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Entertainment
Ammar Kalia, Graeme Virtue, Hannah Verdier, Hannah J Davies and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: the story of Billie Holiday

Billie: In Search of Billie Holiday.
Billie: In Search of Billie Holiday. Photograph: Everett Collection Inc/Alamy

Billie: In Search of Billie Holiday

9.45pm, BBC Two

Director James Erskine brings this detailed, fascinating documentary charting the tumultuous life of jazz singer Billie Holiday, based on hundreds of hours of interviews conducted by author Linda Lipnack Kuehl in the 1970s as research for an unfinished biography. The story of a writer’s uncompromising search for a story and her subject’s remarkable life, illustrated with newly-colourised footage of the singer’s performances bringing her to vivid life onscreen. Ammar Kalia

Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance for Red Nose Day

6pm, BBC One

The quickfire quiz that involves stacking valuable ingots on a wobbly game board gets a charity special. If haughty host Ramsay is used to civilian contestants deferring to him, that will likely go out the window as his cheeky pal Gino D’Acampo takes part with son Luciano. Graeme Virtue

Casualty

8.20pm, BBC One

An explosion in a factory opens up a whole lot of issues for the staff and the fallout threatens to postpone Connie’s lunch plans. Struggling new mum Fenisha is also hanging around the department desperate to get back to work, but eventually admits the real problem. Meanwhile, Faith decides to confront Lev. Hannah Verdier

When the Spencers Met the Monarchy

9pm, Channel 5

When the Spencers Met the Monarchy.
When the Spencers Met the Monarchy. Photograph: STV/Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images

In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent Oprah interview, which saw Harry touching on the subject of the media’s response to his mother’s death, this doc assembles the talking heads to examine the family fallout of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles. AK

Man in Room 301

9pm, BBC Four

Concluding double bill of the fraught and moody Finnish thriller about a family haunted by the killing of their two year old son. Mikko (Andrei Alén) searches for Kalle and Leo – whom he believes is actually Elias – before a heartstopping finale ensues where nothing is quite what it seems. Hannah J Davies

Blitzed: The 80’s Blitz Kids Story

9pm, Sky Arts

This entertaining documentary charts the legacy of London’s Blitzed club, a tiny arthouse venue that came to define the sound of the 80s, providing a home for influential early performances from the likes of Boy George and the Culture Club to Spandau Ballet, Ultravox and Sade. AK

Film choice

Whiplash.
Whiplash. Photograph: AF archive/Alamy Stock Photo

Whiplash, 11.20pm, BBC Two

No pain, no gain – that’s the mantra of ferocious music teacher Mr Fletcher (JK Simmons), who takes young drummer Andrew (Miles Teller) under his steely wing in a film that tips the caring mentor movie firmly on its head. Never mind syncopation; it’s all about subjugation and humiliation. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Championship Football: Luton Town v Swansea City 12noon, Sky Sports Main Event. Clash from Kenilworth Road.

Premier League Football: Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion 2.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Followed by Everton v Burnley at 5pm.

Premier League Football: Fulham v Manchester City 7.30pm, BT Sport 1. Live from Craven Cottage.

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