Waterloo Road returns for a 14th run, Ireland meet Greece in the Nations League, there's The Prison Confessions of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, and live coverage of Trump v Harris: US Presidential Debate . . .
Pick of the Day
Waterloo Road, 9.00pm, BBC One
The long-running, school-based drama returns for a 14th season.
A kind gesture to Amy quickly lands Joe in trouble on his first day as acting headteacher and a new face is brought in to save the day.
Elsewhere, Libby struggles when no one believes she's being harassed but finds an unlikely ally in Kelly Jo, while Amy asks for help as she struggles with the cost-of-living crisis.
New or Returning Shows
The Prison Confessions of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, 11.05pm, Channel 4
Filmed on the eve of her parole hearing in 2023, this documentary series uncovers the truth about the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard (below).
You might recall her as the one who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, following the killing of her mother, Dee Dee, who had subjected Gypsy-Rose to lifelong physical, mental, and medical abuse.
Gypsy speaks out about decades of abuse under her mother and her involvement in her mother's violent murder as, with access to Gypsy in prison, and interviews with the people closest to the case, new light is shed on this complex story.
Trump v Harris: US Presidential Debate, 1.30am, Channel 4
Fans of American politics - it's like WWE with added economic circumstances but lacking wrestling's subtlety – might be tempted to stay up to watch this.
I'll certainly be snoring my head off by then.
Matt Frei hosts as presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go head-to-head live in Philadelphia debating the key issues that could decide the most consequential election in decades.
Ross Kemp: The Mafia and Britain, 9.00pm, Sky History
Streaming on NOW
The former EastEnders actor, journalist and investigator reveals the surprising and deep-rooted influence the Mafia has within the United Kingdom.
Ross Kemp will be unveiling the Mafia bosses, capos and hitmen who work next door to ordinary Brits, from caravan parks to shoe shops, cafés to newsagents.
He begins in London, recalling 1982 when the body of the so-called 'God's Banker', Roberto Calvi, was discovered under Blackfriars Bridge with his pockets stuffed full of foreign currency from all over the world.
Emergency Helicopter Medics, 8.00pm, Channel 4
The crew of Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance race to reach Anthony, who's in traumatic cardiac arrest after coming off his motorbike at high speed.
In Buckingham, Thames Valley Air Ambulance look after Carol after she's been trampled by a foal and in Eccles-on-Sea, Carter needs the help of the East Anglian Air Ambulance service after coming off his jet ski.
In Brundall, teenager Harry has an open leg fracture after walking in front of a car.
Spéis Sa Spás, 8.00pm, TG4
This documentary highlights the next generation of Irish space researchers and scientists.
They include 18-year-old Fionn Ferreira from Co Cork, who has won several international science awards and even has a dwarf planet named after him.
There’s also Kim Heary, who has undertaken a traineeship with the European Space Agency, and Lána Salmon, one of 20 PhD students designing a cube satellite at University College Dublin.
Don’t Miss
Porridge, 8.00pm, BBC Four
A rare opportunity to see the pilot episode of the classic comedy, which was first broadcast in 1973 as part of the series Seven of One.
Ronnie Barker stars as career criminal Norman Stanley Fletcher, who is being transported to prison by gruff warden Mr Mackay and his more amiable colleague Mr Barrowclough.
Followed at 8.30pm by the first episode proper, originally broadcast in 1974.
Crafty con Fletcher helps new inmate Godber (Richard Beckinsale) settle in by giving him a few lessons on coping with prison life.
Celebrity MasterChef, 8.00pm, BBC One
The eight semi-finalists are at South Downs National Park where they have to make lunch for 70 people who are recreating the excitement of an Anglo-Saxon village.
Working in two teams in makeshift tents, the celebrities must come up with a team leader, a plan and a menu that represents the era while under the threat of a Viking invasion.
In the MasterChef kitchen, the contestants must prepare a dish celebrating an ingredient they don't like and one celebrity will be leaving the competition.
New to Stream
Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood With My Father, Netflix
Comedian Jack Whitehall joins his father Michael Whitehall in this new series.
Filmed before and after the birth of Jack Whitehall's first child Elsie - with model partner Roxy Horner - the show sees Jack getting what are hopefully pearls of wisdom from his father, as he grapples with impending parenthood.
84-year-old Michael boasts a hefty and wide-ranging career that includes authorship, production, and starting two successful production companies during the late 1980s and early '90s.
His clientele down the decades includes the likes of Edward Fox, Colin Firth and Judi Dench.
He started out as a film reviewer before making his mark in television production and talent representation.
Sport
Live UEFA Nations League, 7.20pm, RTÉ2
Following last Saturday’s chastising defeat by England, Ireland host Greece (KO 7.45pm) in their second Nations League Group B2 game, which comes from Aviva Stadium.
These teams also met in qualifying for UEFA Euro 2024, with Greece winning 2-1 in Athens and 2-0 here, with Olympiacos winger Georgios Masouras scoring on both occasions.
Ireland fans will hope the appointment of Heimir Hallgrímsson (above) as head coach brings about a change in fortunes – but it is early days.
Ireland has yet to really make a mark on this competition, having only won two of their 16 Nations League games since its inception in 2018.
