Jesy Nelson: ‘Odd One Out’
9pm, BBC One
Other than being a member of the multimillion-selling group Little Mix, the singer Jesy Nelson is perhaps best known for a viral clip of her attempting a questionable Jamaican accent, one that made her the butt of jokes about the band for years to come. In this brave and unflinching documentary, Nelson explores how these “jokes” and taunts that labelled her as “the fat one from Little Mix” led to serious struggles with her mental health. A must-watch that exposes the double standards of fame. Ammar Kalia
Hairy Bikers: Route 66
8pm, BBC Two
The hirsute chefs Simon King and Dave Myers are back on their bikes and as unshaven as ever, this time taking on that most iconic of American highways for their new gastronomic tour. First stop is the Windy City, Chicago, for a slab of BBQ, a soggy sandwich and a gut-busting “concrete custard”. A homely take on some mammoth cuisine. AK
Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes
8.30pm, ITV
Before he donned leopard print as Lily Savage and became the saviour of rescue dogs, Paul O’Grady used to be a children’s care worker. In the years since, he has clearly not lost the knack for putting at ease kids facing tough situations as he makes a heartwarming return to Great Ormond Street hospital, mucking in – and mucking about – on the wards. Graeme Virtue
This Way Up
10pm, Channel 4
Aisling Bea’s delicate and insightful comedy about a young woman recovering from a mental health crisis ends, with the urge to reach into the screen and hug Bea’s alter ego Aine stronger than ever. It has been an engaging watch and is all set up for season two: a show as brave and deft as this surely has to return. Jack Seale
Brassic
10pm, Sky One
Joe Gilgun’s Shameless successor is still joyriding through rural Lancashire at a breakneck pace. This week’s wild ride involves a raid on a rival weed grower’s farm and an encounter with Erin’s on-the-run brother Ronnie. Plus Dominic West is back as Vinnie’s hilariously self-involved GP, Dr Cox. Ellen E Jones
Brexitcast
11.35pm, BBC One
The team at the podcast Brexitcast managed to do the unthinkable in the two years they were on air: explain the intricacies and developments of an increasingly muddied Brexit. With a no-deal cliff edge looming, Laura Kuenssberg and co are now taking to our screens to make (some) sense of the mess. AK
Film choice
The Ladykillers (Alexander Mackendrick, 1955), 5pm, Film4
This last of the Ealing comedies from Alexander Mackendrick is a very dark specimen. The master crook Alec Guinness and his bungling gang decide his sweet old landlady (Katie Johnson) has to go, but discover they are in the Ealing equivalent of the Bates motel and don’t stand a chance. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Test Cricket: England v Australia 10am, Sky Sports The Ashes. First day of the fifth and final Ashes test, from the Oval.
Cycling: Vuelta a España 11am, Eurosport 1. The 18th stage from Colmenar Viejo to Becerril de la Sierra.
Golf: Greenbrier Classic 7pm, Sky Sports Golf. Coverage of the opening day at the Old White TPC at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
