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Entertainment
Ammar Kalia, Hannah J Davies, Ali Catterall, Ellen E Jones and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: how squeaky-clean South Korean pop conquered the world

K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory.
The biggest band in the world ... K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory. Photograph: BBC

K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory
9.30pm, BBC Four

Before they went on hiatus, Korean group BTS were the biggest band in the world. They were formed through a talent school, one of many South Korean institutions that train up young singers to potentially become K-pop stars. Music journalist James Ballardie traces the history of this world-dominating genre from its 90s origins to the current phenomenon, focusing on how the obsessions of teen fandom have made stars of these well-trained, squeaky-clean talents. Ammar Kalia

Weasels: Feisty and Fearless
8pm, BBC Two

Aiming to remedy the reputation of weasels as untrustworthy creatures, this delightful hour narrated by Julie Walters does the job and then some, showing the skill and variety of the weasel family. Look out for the “world’s leading expert in ferret locomotion”, too. Hannah J Davies

The Name of the Rose
9pm, BBC Two

John Turturro in The Name of The Rose
The monk corpses are piling up ... John Turturro in The Name of The Rose Photograph: Fabio Lovino/BBC/Palomar/11 Marzo Film

The labyrinthine drama continues, as William starts to suspect Remigio and Salvatore were followers of the “heretic” Dolcino, and Adso arouses suspicion in the library when he asks Malachia for a book about the Dolcinians. Meanwhile, more monk corpses are piling up. Ali Catterall

Caravanning With Shane Richie
9pm, Channel 5

Long before he was EastEnders’ Alfie, Shane Richie was a Pontins Bluecoat, extolling the virtues of the holiday park to the British public. In the second episode of this new series, Richie stays in a seaside caravan park, trying his hand at surfing and bingo. Featherlight and feelgood. AK

The Last Leg: SU2C Special
10pm, Channel 4

Comedy panel show The Last Leg begins a new series with a fundraising special. Hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker will be joined by celeb guests including Kathy Burke for a comic review of the past seven days, with a focus on their worthy Cancer Research cause. Ellen Jones

Harry Hill’s Clubnite
11.05pm, Channel 4

The oversized collar returns as frenetic comic Harry Hill hosts a new late-night show featuring clips from his favourite standups across the country, as well as the usual chaotic sketches and audience gags. This week, Harry is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Rosie Jones, as well as sketch duo EGG. AK

Film choice

Can Jim (Cillian Murphy) survive the zombies in 28 Days Later?
Can Jim (Cillian Murphy) survive the zombies in 28 Days Later? Photograph: www.ronaldgrantarchive.com

28 Days Later, 9pm, Paramount Network
Cillian “Peaky Blinder” Murphy’s courier, Jim, wakes up from a coma to find that a rage virus has turned Britain into a nation of crazed, night-dwelling zombies. Can he and a motley band of survivors make it to rural safety? Danny Boyle’s ferocious horror is an apocalyptic urban nightmare. Paul Howlett

Sport choice

Darts: European Championship 6pm, ITV4. Concluding first-round matches from day two in Germany.

Premiership Rugby Union: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs 7pm, BT Sport 1. Last year’s league runners-up pay a visit to the Rec.

Premier League Football: Southampton v Leicester City 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. A match from St Mary’s Stadium.

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