My Brilliant Friend
9pm, Sky Atlantic
The dramatisation of Elena Ferrante’s first novel in her Neapolitan series reaches its final two episodes (the conclusion is tomorrow night) with Lila and Lenù taking uncertain leaps towards adulthood. A series that has boasted judicious casting to go with its immersive sense of time and place once again leans heavily on its leads, Gaia Girace and Margherita Mazzucco, who respond with another finely measured portrayal of two young women growing up at slightly, but crucially, different speeds. It’s bewitching. Jack Seale
Babies: Their Wonderful World
9pm, BBC Two
In this last and best episode, the programme broaches the development of emotional independence as babies enter their second year. Frustration at not getting their own way often leads to tantrums, and here psychologists suggest coping strategies for despairing parents. Mike Bradley
Sir Cliff Richard: 60 Years in Public and in Private
9pm, ITV
Filmed over six months at Cliff’s villa in Portugal, Abbey Road Studios and at Wimbledon, this retrospective offers him the chance to tell the world about his battle to clear his name and plug his new album Rise Up. A rewarding profile blighted only by his extraterrestrial dress sense. MB
People Just Do Nothing
10pm, BBC Two
In a sublimely funny penultimate episode (a film is rumoured) it is MC Grindah’s birthday. He is 33 (“but I look about 21”) and Miche’s idea of a sophisticated night out to celebrate makes him squirm (just like her present). Allan Mustafa and Steve Stamp’s urban mockumentary must live on. MB
The Sex Business: Pain for Pleasure
10pm, Channel 5
The first series raised eyebrows with an approach to graphic content that was either fearless or a touch exploitative. Tonight, The Sex Business returns, exploring the nation’s attitudes to sex. Has the internet changed them beyond all recognition? Continues Tuesday and Wednesday. Phil Harrison
Roast Battle Christmas
10pm, Comedy Central
Festive edition of the standup show where comics exchange brutal, but hysterical, barbs. Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair get personal – riffing on everything from dead relatives to Weinstein – while Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross adjudicate alongside Santa (Nick Helm). Hannah J Davies
Film choice
American History X, 11.05pm, ITV4
A fine performance from Edward Norton centres Tony Kaye’s compelling study of American neo-nazism: his hate-filled skinhead emerges from prison a changed man, struggling to free his brother (Edward Furlong) from gang leader Stacy Keach’s clutches. A highly charged and thought-provoking film. Paul Howlett
Today’s best live sport
Men’s World Cup Hockey 10.45am, BT Sport 1. First game in the crossover round.
Premier League Football: Everton v Watford 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Everton look to bounce back from Merseyside derby ignominy.
American Football: Seattle Seahawks v Minnesota Vikings 1am, Sky Sports Main Event. Clash between two sides seeking a play-off place.
