The Invention of Boris Johnson
9pm, Channel 4
If his own words could damn him, Boris Johnson would have long since been ejected from the top tier of politics and left to jabber glibly on the back benches. Nevertheless, this profile dives into the morass of bigotry and contradiction that is the (likely) incoming prime minister’s archive of interviews and newspaper columns for the likes of the Spectator and the Telegraph to paint a picture of the man; or, perhaps, of a culture in which this sort of man can say whatever he likes. Jack Seale
Remarkable Places to Eat
8pm, BBC One
Thought every foodie format had been exhausted? Think again, as this four-part series has leading chefs invite the First Dates maître d’ Fred Sirieix to dine at their favourite restaurants. First up is the UK’s queen of Italian cooking, Angela Hartnett, who whisks him off to enjoy the culinary delights of Venice. Mike Bradley
Our Cops in the North
9pm, BBC One
A minor variation on a familiar theme, this fly-on-the-wall documentary follows Northumbria police during a routinely dramatic week. The incidents they encounter are a mixture of the daft, the poignant and the menacing; what is particularly notable is the tact with which they handle the traumatised victims of crime. Phil Harrison
Wild Bill
9pm, ITV
The fish-out-of-water cop show bows out with a satisfying finale that sees Rob Lowe’s chief constable on the trail of an irascible hitman who kills his victims with a nailgun. Will Hollywood star Lowe return for another run? Possibly but only if he can take time off from Ryan Murphy’s 9-1-1 spin-off Lone Star, in which he plays – you’ll never guess what? – a fish-out-of water cop. MB
Better Things
10pm, BBC Two
All is reassuringly messy as series two of this funny and poignant comedy begins. Sam’s teenage daughter Max is dating sleazy 35-year-old Arturo, who craves “pork on his lips and hash in his lungs”. His younger brother has a number of propositions for Sam, one of which she might actually accept. Ali Catterall
GameFace
10pm, Channel 4
As a second season of Roisin Conaty’s gawky, impeccably written comedy begins, lonely Marcella bags a date with her dreamy driving instructor; endures more life-coaching sessions with bonkers therapist Karl; and winds up getting called “Prankie Boyle”. Cheeky, tender, filthy fun. MB
Film choice
Defence of the Realm (David Drury, 1986) 1.35pm, Talking Pictures
This taut, intelligent thriller has reporter Gabriel Byrne risking his life to investigate MP Ian Bannen’s apparent indiscretions. The atmosphere, from bleak fens to despondent London, is laden with menace, and the cast includes Denholm Elliott and a truth-seeking Greta Scacchi. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Football: Newcastle v Wolves 10.55am, Sky Sports Main Event. Manchester City v West Ham follows at 1.30pm.
Cycling: Tour de France 12.15pm, Eurosport 1; 12.30pm, ITV4. Stage 11, a 103-mile journey from Albi to Toulouse.
World Cup netball 2.45pm, BBC Two. Day three of the second preliminary stage.
