The Virtues
9pm, Channel 4
No sooner is he bumped off in Line of Duty than up pops Stephen Graham as another broken son of Belfast. This heartbreaking four-parter is an act of catharsis for Shane Meadows, the creator of This Is England, inspired by a horrific event from Meadows’ own childhood. It tells the story of a recovering alcoholic, Joseph (Graham), who hits rock bottom when his ex takes their son to live in Australia and he is forced to confront his harrowing past. A poetic masterwork. Mike Bradley
Nadiya: Anxiety and Me
9pm, BBC One
It may appear odd for Nadiya Hussain – the winner of Bake Off 2015 and seemingly a natural public performer – to admit to a history of anxiety and panic attacks, but here she is doing exactly that in a brave documentary. “I know there are thousands of people out there just like me,” she says. “We need to talk; that’s half the healing.” In an attempt to break the stigma around the condition, she undergoes cognitive behavioural therapy, which she hopes will inspire others to seek help. MB
Reporting History: Mandela and a New South Africa
9pm, BBC Four
Fergal Keane was in Pretoria when Nelson Mandela was sworn in, and he was there during the protests that preceded the end of apartheid. On the 25th anniversary of Mandela’s election, the BBC correspondent reflects on the joy and fear of reporting in South Africa. Ellen E Jones
Mum
10pm, BBC Two
The third, and apparently final, series of the Bafta-nominated, Mike-Leigh-style comedy-drama commences with Cathy (Lesley Manville) arriving at Derek and Pauline’s hideously nouveau-riche country gaff. Cue none-more-Brexity conversation from Reg: “If I discovered I was even a quarter Dutch, I’d completely erase myself.” Ali Catterall
Sliced
10pm, Dave
A charming new sitcom about hapless pizza delivery drivers Josh and Ricky (Samson Kayo and Theo Barklem-Biggs) attempting a get-rich-quick scheme. Standout performances in this opening episode also include Josh’s acid-tongued mum (Shola Adewusi) and the tragic and hilarious Scott (Phil Daniels). Hannah J Davies
Veep
10.10pm, Sky Atlantic
This finale marks the end of a long run for the topical comedy, created in 2012 by Armando Iannucci, about US vice-president Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Watch it bow out at the top of its game as Selina and the team embark on a last-gasp scramble to salvage some respect. MB
Film choice
Belle (Amma Asante, 2013), 1.05am, Channel 4
Amma Asante’s 18th-century costume drama is based on a true story: that of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the daughter of a ship’s captain and an African slave brought up in genteel north London. It is a finely worked tale addressing issues of slavery, race and class, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw is a luminous presence as Dido. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Championship football: Leeds United v Derby County 7.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Can Marcelo Bielsa’s Peacocks capitalise on their 1-0 win over Frank Lampard’s Rams in the first leg of this playoff semi-final?
Cycling: Tour of California 10pm, Eurosport 1. Stage four of the World Tour event.
Basketball: NBA playoffs 1.30am, Sky Sports Main Event. The first of a possible seven matches between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference finals.
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