Black Earth Rising
9pm, BBC Two
Not content with writing, producing and directing, Hugo Blick steps out in front of the camera in this instalment of his gripping international legal thriller in the role of suave lawyer Blake Gaines. No sooner have Michael and Kate finished work in Paris on the case involving Alice Munezero than, to their horror, indicted war criminal Patrice Ganimana arrives in the UK. Excited by the chance to prosecute him, Michael is surprised to learn that the defence will be conducted by wily old adversary Gaines. The bar is raised and sparks fly. Mike Bradley
Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain
8pm, BBC Two
After recent trips to England and Wales, the brainiac bros head to Northern Ireland to learn about the history of the ejector seat, get their hair washed at a rail museum and genuflect before a shiny DeLorean. As ever, Bobby is asking the big questions: “Do you have a favourite dinosaur?” Graeme Virtue
Drowning in Plastic
8.30pm, BBC One
Every minute, an entire truckful of plastic is discharged into the oceans. Every minute! And, as biologist Liz Bonnin points out in this intelligently pitched documentary, if we don’t rethink our habits soon, we can wave goodbye to all marine animals, which would endanger all other life on Earth. Compulsory viewing. Mike Bradley
Travel Man: 48 Hours in Milan
8.30pm, Channel 4
For the final mini-break in the series, Richard Ayoade whisks comedian Morgana Robinson off to sample the delights of Italy’s second city, among them flaky frescoes, the world’s smallest cocktail bar and a game of bocce. As always, it’s the chemistry that counts, and this one’s a winner. Mike Bradley
Strangers
9pm, ITV
And so again to Hong Kong, where Jonah Mulray continues his efforts to discover what happened to his wife. Conducted in an atmosphere of grief-stricken desperation, much chasing around the city ensues, a prelude to a nasty shock. It’s a thriller that rests heavily on John Simm’s acting chops – perhaps too heavily. Jonathan Wright
Roast Battle
10pm, Comedy Central
Another series of competitive insults, hosted, naturally, by Jimmy Carr. Roast Battle is neither big nor clever, but it is reliably funny, and the bear pit atmosphere is effective: the relieved hugs at the end tell you the comics feel the rush. Tonight: Fern Brady v Ivo Graham, then Chris Ramsey v Tom Rosenthal. Jack Seale
Film choice
True Grit (Ethan and Joel, 2010) 9pm, Film4
The Coens’ remake is darker and more complex than the John Wayne original. Hailee Steinfeld’s feisty teen Mattie is the hero here, her intelligence and resolve driving drunken marshal Jeff Bridges and upright Texas Ranger Matt Damon to avenge her pa’s murder. A wintry western shot through with gallows humour. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Tennis: China Open 7.30am, BT Sport 1. Day two coverage of the women’s event from Beijing.
Premier League Football: Bournemouth v Crystal Palace 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. The hosts look to bounce back from their hammering at Burnley.
Speedway: Premiership Play-Offs 7.15pm, BT Sport 1. Coverage of the second leg of the semi-finals.
