A Hotel for the Super Rich & Famous
8pm, BBC One
The first in this two-part profile of the five-star Corinthia hotel in London is worth watching for two reasons. First, for the scale and cost of the luxury involved; second, for the near-religious zeal exhibited by the manager, Thomas Kochs, a man whose passion for detail extends as far as deciding whether or not to include garden peas in the sandwiches for the hotel’s new afternoon tea package. Yes, this feels like an advertisement, but it is also a rare glimpse into a world that is alien to most. Mike Bradley
Inside the Foreign Office
9pm, BBC Two
The final programme in this series is the best: it covers Britons who have got themselves into trouble overseas and need to be rescued by the FCO. From backpackers arrested for “pornographic dancing” in Cambodia to the sobering work of the Forced Marriage Unit, it provides a reassuring picture of the help that is on hand. MB
The First
9pm, Channel 4
Drugs, art and mental illness: these are the recurring motifs as the mission-to-Mars drama focuses on the childhood traumas of Denise (Anna Jacoby-Heron), daughter of astronaut Tom Hagerty (Sean Penn). The performances, notably Melissa George as Diane Hagerty, are compelling, but it is tough going. Jonathan Wright
Berlin Station
9pm, More4
The first season of the spy thriller continues, with Richard Armitage’s Daniel Miller continuing to spar with jaded handler Hector DeJean (Rhys Ifans). Tonight, a sting involving Hector’s lover brings the investigation into Aleksandre and Ruth to a head. But could Langley’s intervention cause more trouble? Phil Harrison
The Therapist
10pm, Vice
Dr Siri Sat Nam Singh, the celebrity analyst whose soft-eyed judgments and air of mystic woo often get startling results, returns with more emotional one-on-ones. The patient in this episode is Steve Jones, the Sex Pistols’ guitarist, who talks frankly about sex addiction and his inability to maintain intimate relationships. Jack Seale
Kidding
10.40pm, Sky Atlantic
Jim Carrey’s latest departure (in the familiar company of the director Michel Gondry) is a comedy-drama series with a dark side. He plays Jeff Piccirillo, AKA children’s TV presenter and one-man brand Mr Pickles. Tasked with bringing happiness to kids’ lives, his own existence becomes a string of tragedies. MB
Film choice
Dark City (Alex Proyas, 1998), 10pm, Syfy
Alex Proyas creates a benighted vision of a gothic city where aliens are carrying out experimental studies on humanity in this weird and brilliant science-fantasy. Rufus Sewell is John Murdoch, a man with amnesia who is accused of murder. The eerie, Batman-like set designs and jittery camerawork make it a bizarre and compelling experience. Paul Howlett
Live sport
European Tour golf: The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 8.30am, Sky Sports Main Event. Opening day’s golf action.
World Cup hockey: Argentina v Spain 11am, BT Sport 1. From Bhubaneswar in India.
Europa League football: Vorskla v Arsenal 5.15pm, BT Sport 2. With Chelsea v PAOK from Stamford Bridge to follow.
