Nicola Coughlan stars in new comedy Big Mood, Taskmaster returns with Joanne McNally among the contestants, while kung fu legend Bruce Lee is the latest focus of A Life in Ten Pictures . . .
Pick of the Day
Big Mood, 10.00pm, Channel 4
Here's a brand-new comedy, starring Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West.
Maggie and Eddie have been best friends for a decade, but the women's relationship is subjected to a barrage of increased work, life and mental health pressures.
In the opening episode, Maggie goes back to her old school to give a talk.
Thing is, she's not there to inspire the children with her not-so-illustrious playwrighting career - she wants to find out if hot history teacher Mr Wilson still fancies her.
New or Returning Shows
Taskmaster, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Contenders Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton battle to become the 17th Taskmaster champion.
In the opening episode, flanked by his efficient assistant Alex Horne, Greg Davies remorselessly judges the five quaking comics, who are desperate to get their hands on his fabled golden head trophy.
Will they pass the Taskmaster's muster with their attempts to hunt for patatas, hoopla a gorilla and hug a special friend?
Mandy, 11.15pm, BBC Two
Return of the comedy, starring Diane Morgan.
As season three opens, Mandy often has her head in the clouds - normally a disadvantage for long-term success. But in her new role, it is absolutely essential
Then at 11.30pm, an unexpected visitor disturbs Mandy's precious me-time, sparking a series of events that leads her to a new job where she makes new friends - and even newer enemies.
This episode guest stars Graham Norton.
The Twelve, 9.00pm, UTV
Australian courtroom drama, starring Sam Neill and Kate Mulvany.
As the jury is selected for Kate Lawson's lengthy trial, the Press follows the sensational case of her missing 14-year-old niece Claire Spears, who is presumed murdered.
When the jurors meet for the first time, it's clear that this is a diverse group who bring their own problems to the table.
Don’t Miss
The Dog House, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Another trip inside Woodgreen animal charity, following staff who are committed to matching their homeless dogs with prospective owners.
First up tonight, a bearded collie called Rexy Cutie Pie meets 10-year-old Kristopher and his family.
Double-act furry siblings Benji and Phoebe have to convince retired Lancashire nurse Julie that two is better than one.
Then there’s miniature pinscher Rocky, who lives life in the fast lane - can biker Dean be his new sidekick?
Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Here’s one for anyone who remembers when everybody was kung fu fighting.
He lit up the screen in movies such as Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon, but when TV and film star Bruce Lee died in 1973 at the age of 32, the world lost one of its best-loved martial artists.
This edition takes a look at his life in 10 defining photos, with his secrets revealed by those who were there, and people who knew the star best.
Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews, 10.15pm, BBC Four
Highlights of the legendary raconteur's appearances on the BBC chat show.
It provides a fascinating insight into Ustinov's prolific career as writer, director, actor and ambassador for Unicef, and revealing his passion, intelligence and ability to entertain.
Either side of this, there’s a chance to see Ustinov as Hercule Poirot in two films, Death on the Nile (8.15pm) and Evil Under the Sun (11.15pm).
Sure, what else would you be doing of a Thursday night?
First Dates Ireland, 9.35pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
It’s wrap-up time for Matteo and co (below) on this run of FDI and here’s the first of two best-of programmes, looking back at the most memorable matchups of the season.
The stories range from the man who unleashed his inner hedgehog to the couple who bonded over a house fit for a mouse.
Other highlights include shy Joseph, who was coaxed into direct contact with multilingual tech translator Hyeji, and the 'wardrobe malfunction' that bonded non-binary civil servant Bel and pansexual hairdresser Sam.
The Apprentice, 9.00pm, BBC One
Season 18 continues as Alan Sugar tasks the remaining candidates to sell consumer products live to the British nation on a leading TV shopping channel.
They must choose the right products and sing their virtues - all while contending with being directed by the gallery.
As ever, aides Karren Brady and Tim Campbell witness events on behalf of his Sugarship and, back in the boardroom, another candidate's ambitions will be switched off.
New to Stream
American Rust: Broken Justice, Prime Video
With the arrival of fracking to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Del Harris and Grace Poe try to rebuild their lives after a series of harrowing events.
But a string of seemingly unrelated murders hints at a much larger conspiracy that threatens everything they've grown to love.
