Crime and Punishment
9pm, Channel 4
The criminal justice system can seem a monolithic entity – one that swallows up prisoners and spits them out into society. This landmark documentary, filmed over the course of three years, follows each step of the process, from arrest to trial, incarceration and the aftermath. In this first episode, we follow inmates on the notorious David Blunkett-introduced indeterminate sentences for public protection – sentences with no end date. A vital, harrowing look at the prison industry and its cavernous pitfalls. Ammar Kalia
The Cameron Interview
8pm, ITV
David Cameron has had three years to reflect on his premiership while locked away in a shed writing his memoirs, which are released this week. He shares the ins and outs of his time in office with Tom Bradby tonight, while doubtless musing on his career highlights and its well-documented lows. AK
Rise of the Nazis
9pm, BBC Two
The final episode of this three-part deep dive into Hitler’s ascendancy centres on the Night of the Long Knives, when political executions were ordered against those seen to be a threat to the Nazi regime. Dramatic reconstruction and expert narration combine effectively to tell this pivotal tale. AK
A Confession
9pm, ITV
So continues this bleak but fascinating story, based on the real-life murder case in which DS Steve Fulcher caught a killer but lost his job. Tonight, Fulcher (the excellent Martin Freeman) receives conflicting messages from the prime suspect, Christopher Halliwell. Fulcher has a confession, but will he get a signature? Phil Harrison
McDonald’s vs Burger King: Burger Wars
9pm, Channel 5
Choose your fighter: the golden arches or the golden crown. This one-off doc charts how two of the most recognisable brands in the world grew from homespun enterprises to become the fast-food behemoths they are today. It’s a Whopper-eat-Big Mac kind of world. AK
The Power of Women
10pm, Sky Arts
This week, sporty purveyor of girl power Mel C sits down with Jane Lush, the woman who brought The Apprentice and Strictly Come Dancing to life. As their unguarded chat about their careers unfolds, they talk about the pros and cons of being in a girl band and the pitfalls of being a woman in power. Hannah Verdier
Film choice
12 Angry Men, 12.50pm, Film4
Stagey, one-set story of a murder-case jury agonising over its decision, with Henry Fonda standing alone against a guilty verdict. In sharply lit monochrome, shades of grey are explored as the jurors are called to account for themselves. The sweaty tension is powerfully played by Lee J Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Warden. Paul Howlett
Sport choice
Test cricket: England v Australia 10am, Sky Sports The Ashes. Last day of the fifth and final Test.
Premier League football: Aston Villa v West Ham United 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Top-flight clash from Villa Park.
Women’s Super League football: Manchester United v Arsenal 7.15pm, BT Sport 1. United make their top-flight home debut at Leigh Sports Village.
