Line of Duty
9pm, BBC1
If there’s a criticism to be made of Line of Duty it is that it makes the idea of police corruption seem so outrageously far-fetched that the viewer might be lulled into thinking such a thing could not exist. Tonight’s spectacular developments are certainly not near-fetched. Prior to those, Fleming impresses with her interview work, while Arnott leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to prove corruption on Huntley’s part. But is he pushing too hard? David Stubbs
Vera
8pm, ITV
The final case of the current series for DCI Vera Stanhope, with an investigation into the murder of a teenage festivalgoer from a tight-knit (and social media-savvy) village. With the victim popular among all who knew her, the signs pointed to a perfectly ordinary teenage lifestyle, albeit one lacking any presence of net-connected devices at home. With several village residents having something to hide, a distinctly dark web envelops the entire investigation. Mark Gibbings Jones
Spying on the Royals
8pm, Channel 4
Conclusion of a two-part documentary confirming what was long suspected: that before his accession, during his brief reign and following his abdication, Britain’s intelligence services were spying on Edward VIII. This episode picks up the story after Edward has renounced the crown. He holidays with his American girlfriend in the US – where local spooks take a keen interest – and MI5 pick up the trail as the second world war begins. Andrew Mueller
Homeland
9pm, Channel 4
Even as it tackles Trumpian times, Homeland routinely stretches credulity to breaking point. Somehow, though, this doesn’t matter. This is, after all, a thriller, and one that’s now riffing on recent political events to give itself a necessary reboot. In this penultimate episode of the sixth series, Keane and Saul join together to try to shut down the disinformation campaign, Dar detains Max, and matters come to a head for Carrie and Quinn. Jonathan Wright
Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 Highlights
10pm, BBC4
As contested as it often is, the definition of “folk” as a genre is always evolving. Among the nominees on this highlights show, you’ll find those adhering to the core values of failed harvests and drowned maidens. On stage, however, the net is cast a bit wider. From Ray Davies to Billy Bragg and Nick Lowe, these are strong songwriters all – however, you imagine it’ll be the returning Shirley Collins who provides the deadliest material. John Robinson
Discarded Daughters
10.35pm, Viceland
They find them in gutters, wrapped in plastic bags, some with umbilical cords still attached. Sometimes, cats and dogs get to them first. This upsetting film explores the fast-rising incidences of female infanticide in Karachi, Pakistan (up to 12-15 a week), where boy children are still preferred, and the efforts by social welfare programme the Edhi Foundation to encourage mothers to hand in their unwanted girls. Ali Catterall
Britain’s Bloody Crown
9pm, History
Dan Jones brings his vigorous style to the Wars of the Roses. A talent for meaty storytelling often gives his shows a Game of Thrones vibe; now he’s dealing with a period that directly inspired GoT itself. In the opener, the historian explains that before the epic kerfuffle between the houses of York and Lancaster came a subtler struggle over the mental illness of Henry VI: his wife, Margaret of Anjou, versus his cousin, the Duke of York. Jack Seale
Film choice
Elizabeth: The Golden Age, (Shekhar Kapur, 2007), 11.05pm, ITV3
Set 30 years on from the events of the original, Cate Blanchett’s Elizabeth is very much the imperious virgin queen, protecting her country from the threat of the armada. It plays fast and loose with history – and borders on romcom in her dalliance with Raleigh (Clive Owen) – but makes for a compelling costume drama. Paul Howlett
The Tempest, (Julie Taymor, 2010), 12midnight, BBC2
A bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, with Helen Mirren as the magician Prospera: and what an imposing performance it is. Cast away with her on a remote island are Felicity Jones as her daughter Miranda, Djimon Hounsou as Caliban and Ben Whishaw as Ariel. Paul Howlett
Klute, (Alan J Pakula, 1971), 1.25am, Sky Cinema Greats
Along with All the President’s Men and The Parallax View, Klute forms part of Pakula’s trilogy of paranoid 70s thrillers. Donald Sutherland, as a small-town detective in the big city, has the title role but the film belongs to Oscar-winning Jane Fonda as the assured but needy sex worker Bree, who is being stalked by a violent client. Shadowy and intelligent all the way to the clenching climax. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Formula 1: The Chinese Grand Prix The second round of the season from Shanghai. 6.30am, Sky Sports F1
Premier League Football: Sunderland v Manchester United Sunderland look to keep their survival hopes alive against the draw-masters of United. 1.30pm, Sky Sports 1
Golf: The Masters The final day of the tournament. Who will get to don the famous green jacket? 6.30pm, BBC2
