Snackmasters
9.15pm, Channel 4
The humble KitKat comes under intense, Michelin-starred scrutiny in the first of this new series in which bearded restaurateur Fred Sirieix challenges top chefs to deconstruct and recreate iconic snacks. Two-starred Cambridge chef Daniel Clifford and London cook Vivek Singh go head-to-head to figure out the heavily guarded recipe of the four-fingered snack, before having their efforts judged by company employees in a blind taste test. Who will emerge with their pride and chocolate wafers intact? Ammar Kalia
The Great British Bake Off
8pm, Channel 4
Paul Hollywood has been on unusually feisty form in this year’s Bake Off, which has led to a spicier atmosphere in the tent. This week, desserts and potential for culinary catastrophe. The bakers will be attempting an elegant signature challenge, a precise technical and a celebratory, spherical showstopper. Phil Harrison
The Capture
9pm, BBC One
The dark surveillance thriller reaches its penultimate episode with volatile squaddie Shaun (Callum Turner) getting a crash course in conspiracy while frustrated cop Rachel (Holliday Grainger) is sidelined. Among the belated revelations, some useful spy tradecraft: graveyards are still relatively CCTV-free. Graeme Virtue
Love in the Countryside
9pm, BBC Two
This week on Sara Cox’s dating show for rural singles, Cumbrian sheepdog trainer Katy spends a weekend with three suitors, putting them to work mucking out her kennels. Not dampened by the rain, sparks fly with one of the men – but is it more than just a tumble in the hay? AK
Defending the Guilty
10pm, BBC Two
Caroline (Katherine Parkinson) and Will (Will Sharpe) viciously butt heads with Lady Justice once again, this time over the case of an elderly victim and an unrepentant thug. The real aggression, however, is reserved for the pupils’ competition back at chambers. What new dirt has Danielle dug up on Pia? Ellen Jones
Junior Doctors: On the Front Line
10.35pm, BBC One
It’s the second week of exploits for our fresh-faced trainees and it’s Christmas season. Aspiring surgeon Zohaib has to have a difficult conversation with a patient, while Howra has to register her first death. A poignant insight into the daily work of our doctors amid a struggling NHS. AK
Film choice
The Florida Project (Sean Baker, 2017) 9pm, Film4
Sean Baker’s vibrant follow-up to Tangerine is set in a cheap motel neighbouring Walt Disney World. Run by exasperated-but-decent manager Bobby (Willem Dafoe), it holds a magic of its own for kids such as the irrepressible Moonee, whose joyful adventures counterpoint the trials of her mum. Paul Howlett
Live sport
International Football: Real Madrid v Club Brugge 5.30pm, BT Sport 1. European clash from Madrid.
International Football: Tottenham v Bayern Munich 7pm, BT Sport 2. Champions League showdown.
EFL Championship: Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion 7.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. The Championship sides square off at Elland Road.
