The Bridge
9pm, BBC Two
The final series of the Scandi-noir begins with Saga imprisoned for murdering her mother and struggling with a lack of control over her routines. Meantime, murmuring the serenity prayer, Henrik tries to mourn his lost children, but they continue to haunt him. On top of these familiar backstories, there is also a macabre murder case centred on a leading immigration official. Terrific, although the pacing seems weirdly off, with only a single episode being shown tonight rather than a double bill.
Jonathan Wright
Our Wildest Dreams
8pm, Channel 4
After excursions to Ecuador and Zambia, the series that follows British families relocating to far-flung places continues with a one-way trip from Scotland to Bali. It sounds like a dream come true, but Daniel and Deborah are determined to build a new life without relying on cash, scavenging as they go.
Graeme Virtue
Episodes
10pm, BBC Two
Final resolution for the situation comedy. Matt cools on Sean and Beverly’s pilot, preferring the show where he plays a hitman, and forces a showdown as he prepares to go on camera. Possibly more fun – enjoy the magnificent vomiting scene – is Carol’s lawsuit against Helen and the network.
John Robinson
Friday Night Dinner
10pm, Channel 4
“Auntie” Val is staying at the Goodmans while estranged from her husband, much to Martin’s chagrin as she has taken it upon herself to reorder the household. But when she ventures into Martin’s sacred hideaway – his shed – and tries to dispose of a cherished 20-year-old tin of meat, he can stand no more …
David Stubbs
High & Dry
The latest, desert island-set sitcom from Marc Wootton features characters who are as irritating as sand in your swimming costume – but therein lie the laughs. In this episode, survivors Harriet (Vicki Pepperdine) and Douglas (Harry Peacock) find a dinghy, but their plan of escape soon goes awry.
Ellen E Jones
The Graham Norton Show
10.35pm, BBC One
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin are on the sofa to discuss their new film, Deadpool 2, with musical accompaniment from music legend Joan Armatrading performing I Like It When We’re Together from her new album. Plus, more audience members brave the red chair.
Candice Carty-Williams
TV films
Buried (11.55pm, BBC One)
Set inside a coffin, this ingenious thriller corners the market in claustrophobia. Ryan Reynolds (seen earlier chatting to Graham Norton) is an American contractor in Iraq who is buried alive with only a mobile, a lighter and a light-stick for company. Director Rodrigo Cortés is inventive in teasing out sweaty terror.
Paul Howlett
Live sport
Test Cricket: Ireland v Pakistan (10.55am, Sky Sports Main Event)
The opening day of Ireland’s first ever Test match, at Malahide.
Golf: The Players Championship (12.30pm, Sky Sports Golf)
The second day from Sawgrass in Florida.
European Challenge Cup Rugby: Cardiff Blues v Gloucester (7.15pm, BT Sport 2)
The final at the Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao.
