The enjoyably quirky murder mystery comedy Death Valley returns to BBC One at 8.15pm. The series follows retired actor John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, and Welsh detective Janie Mallowan, portrayed by Gwyneth Keyworth. In this new episode, John sports a new goatee and a girlfriend, which doesn't sit well with Janie, especially since he is dating her mother. However, the unlikely detective duo reunites when a man doing community service is found dead at an outdoor rave site. Hollie Richardson previews the episode.
Evening Highlights
Expedition With Steve Backshall (7.15pm, BBC Two) kicks off its second thrilling series. Explorer Steve Backshall and a team of top kayakers attempt a descent of the Kronotsky River in Russia's far-east Kamchatka Peninsula, a feat never accomplished before. The adventure also includes active volcanoes and brown bears.
Believe Me (9pm, ITV1) continues its unrelenting portrayal of the gaslighting and retraumatisation of rape victims seeking justice. John Worboys persists in his attacks while police progress remains glacial, and viewers see the ongoing effects on victims like Sarah, who has given birth to her second child. Priya Elan reports.
Your Song: The Grand Final (9pm, Channel 4) reaches its climax after public heats in Liverpool, Edinburgh, London, and Birmingham. Hosted by Alison Hammond, the amateur singing competition culminates in a sold-out concert at London's Hackney Empire. The five finalists compete for the win, with mentors Sam Ryder and Paloma Faith overseeing the decision. Graeme Virtue sets the scene.
Later ... With Jools Holland (10pm, BBC Two) enters its 68th series as Jools turns 68. His passion for new sounds remains undimmed. The opening episode features Niall Horan, Tomora, Aja Monet, Getdown Services, and Squeeze at the Ally Pally theatre. Phil Harrison provides the details.
The Family Next Door (10.20pm, ITV1) is an aesthetically pleasing Australian thriller about secrets in an idyllic suburb. When Isabelle (Teresa Palmer) rents a home on Pleasant Court cul-de-sac in a seaside town, she becomes obsessed with her neighbours, revealing a mystery she must solve. HR reviews the show.
Film Choice
God's Creatures (10.40pm, BBC Three) stars Emily Watson as Aileen, a mother faced with a life-changing question after her prodigal son Brian (Paul Mescal) returns from Australia to their Irish fishing village. When Sarah (Aisling Franciosi), a young colleague, is raped and accuses Brian, Aileen provides a false alibi. Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer's claustrophobic drama explores denial and exclusion in a tight-knit community, with women bearing the cost. Simon Wardell reviews.
Brother (10.50pm, BBC Two) is Clement Virgo's heartfelt sibling drama about trauma's long reach. Lamar Johnson plays young Jamaican-Canadian Michael, eking out an existence with his grief-numbed single mother Ruth (Marsha Stephanie Blake). In parallel timelines, teenage Michael is guided by his older brother Francis (Aaron Pierre), a charismatic would-be hip-hop musician struggling against police racism, gang violence, and homophobia. SW reports.
Live Sport
- Women's Six Nations Rugby: Wales v Italy, noon, BBC Two; France v England at 4.25pm on BBC One.
- Premier League Football: Man United v Nottingham Forest, noon, Sky Sports Main Event; Newcastle v West Ham at 5pm.
