Hilary Mantel: Return to Wolf Hall
9pm, BBC Two
As Hilary Mantel prepares to release the final volume of her bestselling Tudor trilogy on the life of Thomas Cromwell, in this documentary special we gain access over the course of six months to the author’s life and late-blooming yet hugely successful career. Mantel discusses why she first decided upon the five-centuries-old story of Cromwell for her books, her meticulous research and working process, as well as a childhood spent conjuring up worlds of imagination. Ammar Kalia
Gareth Thomas’ Tour de Trophy for Sport Relief
11.30am, BBC One
If you watched Sports Personality of the Year in December, you’ll remember the award being delivered by an exhausted-looking Gareth Thomas. This doc tells the story of the 500-mile bike ride that the former rugby star undertook to raise money for Sports Relief. Phil Harrison
Glyndebourne Opera Cup 2020
5.30pm, Sky Arts
Comedian Chris Addison and soprano Danielle de Niese present this opulent take on the TV talent singing contest from East Sussex’s famous opera house. Arias at the ready as, over the course of three hours, some of opera’s finest singing talent compete for the cup backed by a full orchestra. AK
The Royals: A Family in Crisis
8pm, Channel 5
The Queen memorably described 1992 as her “annus horribilis”. Well, in the words of Bachman-Turner Overdrive: you ain’t seen nothing yet. The past 12 months will surely go down as one of the worst ever, as picked over in this grim exposé. Can the royals survive further scandal? Ali Catterall
Hidden
9pm, BBC Four
It takes a brave suspect to enter a darkened room for a thorough questioning by DI Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams), but she’s still on the trail of the killer so no one’s safe from interrogation. The pressure’s seeping from her interviewees as she once again steals the show, but outside there is a bleak petrol station that has trouble written all over it. Hannah Verdier
Man vs Bear
9pm, Dmax
Have you ever wondered whether you could beat a grizzly bear in a tug of war? Well, here’s your chance to witness three humans take on Bart, Honey Bump and Tank on the aptly named Bear Mountain, competing in barrel rolls and other feats of strength to be crowned mammalian champion. AK
Film choice
Juan of the Dead, 1.30am, Film4
This fun zombie apocalypse film from Alejandro Brugués is Shaun of the Dead transplanted to Havana. Initially, the locals are similarly unaware of the undead invasion, but cometh the hour, cometh Cuba’s Simon Pegg-alike – Juan (Alexis Díaz de Villegas) – determined to profit from the crisis. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Six Nations Rugby Union: England v Wales 3.50pm, ITV. Both teams’ penultimate match of the championship.
Premier League Football: Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Top-flight clash from Turf Moor.
Rugby Union: Vancouver Sevens 11pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage of the opening day’s play at BC Place in Canada.
