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Hollie Richardson, Ali Catterall, Phil Harrison

TV tonight: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s big Wicked night in

Wicked: One Wonderful Night on Sky Max.
Popular! … Wicked: One Wonderful Night on Sky Max. Photograph: NBC Universal/Griffin Nagel/NBC

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

8pm, Sky Max

A glitzy warm-up for Wicked superfans ahead of the second film’s release next week, with this pink and green bonanza recorded live at the Dolby theatre in Los Angeles. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the (somewhat exhausting) near two-hour special with performances, a sneak peek at two new songs, special guests, behind-the-scenes footage and a celebration of the Broadway original. Phew! Hollie Richardson

Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World

7pm, Channel 4

Rhodes: once a luxe holiday spot for ancient Romans, who loved to chill out beside the Colossus or wander its mystical grottos, fishing for water nymphs. Bettany Hughes traces their sandalled footsteps, en route exploring the legacy of the Knights of St John and highlighting the story of the heroic Turkish consul who rescued many Jewish families here in the Nazi era. Ali Catterall

Jade at the Proms: A Homecoming

8pm, BBC Two

“I’m hoping this will surprise people.” It’s pop star Jade Thirlwall’s first live performance as a solo artist in her native north-east. The Little Mixer sings with a full orchestra at Glasshouse in Gateshead, and the result is something special for fans. HR

Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2025

9pm, BBC One

This year’s festival marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war with performances from Rod Stewart, Blessing Offor and Sam Ryder. There’s another notable anniversary too – it’s 25 years since the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ service personnel and there will be a reflection on the progress made since then. Phil Harrison

Girlbands Forever

9pm, BBC Two

Sugababes were the cool cucumbers of 00s pop with a canon of timeless bangers – as well as famous for their rotating lineup. In the last part of this series, Heidi Range and their former manager Ron Tom explain what was really going on. Then, it’s the era of The X Factor, Little Mix and social media – not, as Perrie Edwards recalls, a very healthy blend for anyone involved. HR

The Football Interview

Midnight, BBC One

Kelly Somers chats to Emma Hayes, the former manager of Chelsea FC Women, whom she helped win a record-breaking seven Women’s Super League titles and five FA Cups. Conversation will touch on her current role as head coach for the US women’s national team, and passionate commitment to creating more opportunities for women to become football coaches. AC

Live sport

Premier League Football: Tottenham v Man United, 11am, TNT Sports 1 Followed by Sunderland v Arsenal at 5pm and Chelsea v Wolves at 7.45pm on Sky Sports Main Event.

Women’s Super League Football: Arsenal v Chelsea, 11.30am, Sky Sports Main Event At Emirates Stadium.

International Rugby League: England v Australia, 2pm, BBC One The final match of the Ashes.

International Rugby Union: Scotland v New Zealand, 3pm, TNT Sports 1 England v Fiji is at 5.30pm, France v South Africa at 8pm. Wales v Argentina is on Sun at 2.30pm.

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