Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love
9pm, BBC Two
The muse is a much-mythologised role: inspiration, temptation and object all rolled into one. For Leonard Cohen, his was Marianne Ihlen, who inspired a number of his songs, not least Bird on the Wire. Film-maker Nick Broomfield was also intermittently involved with Ihlen and his feature-length documentary is a tender and affectionate look at the creative process through love. With Cohen ultimately dying only months after Ihlen, it makes a deeply moving watch. Ammar Kalia
Strictly Come Dancing
6.40pm, BBC One
What is the most purely joyous episode in every Strictly season? Not the finale when the Glitterball trophy gets handed out, but this one. After last week’s introductions, all 15 couples take to the dancefloor, secure in the knowledge that no one is leaving until tomorrow. No wonder the judges are in a generous mood. Ellen E Jones
Britain at Low Tide
8pm, Channel 4
With the nation at an emotional low ebb, this travelogue has been a soothing saltwater balm following Dr Tori Herridge as she soaks up the history of various coastal inlets. In the final episode of the current run, she heads to the Solway Firth to study a singular swimming pool and learn about hematite mining. Graeme Virtue
Suzi Q
9pm, Sky Arts
With over 50m records sold since her breakout debut in 1973, Detroit’s Suzi Quatro has become the mould-breaking figurehead of female-fronted rock. This documentary traces her beginnings as a 14-year-old, filling clubs and standing on tables to be seen, to her continual touring schedule. An inspiration. AK
The Jonathan Ross Show
10.30pm, ITV
Wossy is joined by a duo of singers this week: former American Idol runner-up and now Queen frontman Adam Lambert and Scary Spice herself, Mel B. Comedian Russell Howard provides the laughs, while actor Emily Mortimer chats about her new seafaring horror with Gary Oldman. AK
The Rap Game UK
12midnight, BBC One
Krept & Konan’s highly watchable search for the next big thing wraps up with the finalists getting advice from a supportive Stefflon Don. Nerves are running high as they drop in to BBC 1Xtra to debut on Kenny Allstar’s show, but who will make the cut and bag that all-important recording contract? Hannah Verdier
Film choice
Julieta, 9pm, BBC Four
With his autobiographical Pain and Glory in cinemas now, here’s a beautiful drama from the marvellous Pedro Almodóvar, based on Alice Munro’s stories. Emma Suárez is the middle-aged madrileña Julieta who learns, by chance, of the whereabouts of her long-estranged daughter. Paul Howlett
Live sport
Rugby World Cup: Japan v Ireland 7.45am, ITV. Pool A favourites compete at Tokyo Stadium.
Premiership Football: Sheffield Utd v Liverpool 12noon, BT Sport 1. Premiership newcomers United take on Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Premiership Football: Everton v Manchester City 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Top-flight clash.
