Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation looks at the original music festival, The Golden Cobra is a comedy set in a terrible takeaway, while Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry star in The Union . . .
Pick of the Day
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation, 9.50pm, BBC Four
Excellent timing for this PBS documentary, as it coincides with the Electric Picnic. But that's also pretty much where the similarities end.
The original rock festival is so far removed from today's events, it's almost laughable.
In August 1969, more than 400,000 people from all walks of life converged on a small dairy farm in upstate New York to attend an outdoor pop concert.
But most of those who turned up experienced something far more profound - a moment that came to define a cultural revolution.
Through the voices of those who were there, the music of the time and unique imagery shot in situ of the protagonists and festival-goers, this documentary tells the story of the lead up to those three historic days.
It also - of course - reflects on those extraordinary moments when the concert, almost pulled off right at the last minute, put the ideals of the counterculture to the test.
There's a Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock doc afterwards at 11.15pm if you want to keep the vibe going, man.
New or Returning Shows
The Golden Cobra, 10.00pm, BBC Three
Here’s a new, animated comedy set in Ebbw Vale's worst takeaway.
It doesn't look very funny, but you'd never know.
The episodes are only 15 minutes long so it won’t take up much time, one way or another.
A health inspection throws owner Basil into a panic. Meanwhile, Nick has an unexpected encounter with an old rival
In episode two at 10.15pm Rhys has a falling out with Connor, the hardest boy in school.
Basil, Nick and Jub brainstorm ideas to drum up business for the Golden Cobra and compete with their rival Ernish.
Our Lives: Two Sisters, One Goal, 7.30pm, BBC One
Documentary following the endeavours of sisters Katy and Emma, from Brynaman on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), as they arrange an all-star charity football match between Wales and England.
The pair have to find a venue, enlist celebrities and famous faces to play and find two big name managers.
They also need to sell thousands of tickets to finance the venture. The other problem is that neither of them knows a thing about football.
Don’t Miss
The Best of The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
In this week’s clip compilation, Patrick Kielty is joined by American chat show host Conan O'Brien, action man Jean Claude Van Damme, Cork songstress Lyra, comedian Dara O Briain and a special guest from Patrick's very first Toy Show.
The Godfather, 9.35pm, RTÉ2
Francis Ford Coppola's legendary 1972 gangster drama, based on the novel by Mario Puzo and starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton.
The patriarch of the Corleone crime family is hospitalised after an attempt on his life and entrusts control of his business to his three sons.
They are the violent and unpredictable Sonny, the weak-willed Fredo, and Michael, the youngest brother, who reluctantly takes up the reins but proves to be the most ruthless of them all.
Modern Movie Soundtracks at the Proms, 8.00pm, BBC Four
Talking of movies, this Proms special sees the London Contemporary Orchestra perform contemporary soundtracks at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Featuring scores from All Quiet on the Western Front, Poor Things and Everything Everywhere All at Once (below). Edith Bowman presents.
Celebrity MasterChef, 8.00pm, BBC One
The remaining three celebrities are back for the ultimate heats showdown of the quarter-final.
At stake is a place in the semi-finals, but for one unlucky star, it will be game over.
The celebrities will each need to cook up a storm as they prepare a two-course menu for some of their peers. John Torode and Gregg Wallace host and pass judgment.
New to Stream
The Union, Netflix
This looks like fun.
Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a down-to-earth construction worker from Jersey, is quickly thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) turns up 25 years after prom.
She then recruits him - well, sort of - on a high-stakes US intelligence mission.
Arcadian, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
In the near future, life on Earth has been decimated.
In such treacherous circumstances, Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life.
When the sun sets, ferocious creatures of the night awaken and consume all living souls in their path.
When disaster strikes, the twins must devise a desperate plan to survive the coming night.
Ending Today
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, as Richard Ayoade (below) and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam.
Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley taking care of the letters and numbers.
Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure (9.00pm, BBC Two) also ends tonight.
