The Real Manhunt: The Night Stalker
9pm, ITV
After Martin Clunes’ turn as DCI Colin Sutton in last week’s dramatisation of this case, the real story behind the investigation into the serial rapist known as the Night Stalker is explored in this documentary. Susanna Reid delves into Operation Minstead, speaking to Sutton and to the investigating officers Det Supt Simon Morgan and DAC Sue Akers. Delroy Grant was at large for 17 years and the case turned into one of the more complex investigations in the Met’s recent history. Why wasn’t Grant caught earlier? Phil Harrison
The Hairy Bikers Go North
8pm, BBC Two
More culinary adventures focusing on the northerners livening up the British restaurant scene. This week the Bikers are in Scarborough with food scientist Jamie, whose company hand-picks seaweed for products, while Malton-based Frenchman Florian teaches the pair how to make magnificent macarons. Hannah J Davies
Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back
8pm, Channel 4
With his caustic wit, Lycett has proven himself a potent consumer champion. But will that be enough to take on the UK’s megabucks gambling industry? With the help of Sara Pascoe and a terrifying mascot costume, he tries to shine a light on some dubious practices. Graeme Virtue
The Edge of Existence
8pm, PBS America
In the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, humans and wildlife are living in ever closer proximity to each other – deforestation and overdevelopment have created a dangerous competition. If you thought your commute was stressful, imagine sharing it with an elephant herd. Ellen E Jones
Don’t Exclude Me
9pm, BBC Two
Even before Covid, many kids were struggling, with exclusions from state schools at a decade-long high. This two-part film explores the work of the behavioural expert Marie Gentles as she uses innovative techniques on the most challenging pupils at Milton Hall primary school in Southend. It is troubling, but eventually affirming, stuff. PH
Taskmaster
9pm, Channel 4
The madcap comedy gameshow continues to act as a fine antidote to autumn. A Bafta is quite possibly due to the people responsible for devising these tasks: tonight, Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell are searching through doggy bags and hurling household appliances. PH
Live sport
Europa League football: Legia Warsaw v Leicester City 5.15pm, BT Sport 2. Tottenham Hotspur v NS Mura in the Uefa Conference League to follow.
