New Irish Detective on the Case: Can She Solve the Murder Tonight on TV?

Blackshore

9pm, BBC Four

DS Fia Lucey is not one to be trifled with. Portrayed by Lisa Dwan, this Irish detective causes a stir upon her temporary transfer from Dublin back to her countryside hometown. She’s assigned to investigate a woman’s disappearance and quickly stirs up the local scene. As the plot thickens, it’s revealed that Fia is also grappling with her own haunted past, which may just tie into her current case. HR

Gladiators

5.45pm, BBC One

The revamped Gladiators doesn’t stray far from its vibrant 90s roots, featuring spandex, flair, and challenging physical contests. As the show launches its third season, it continues to captivate audiences and promises the introduction of a thrilling new event. Graeme Virtue

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

6.45pm, BBC One

England rugby star Joe Marler, known from Celebrity Traitors, faces an unexpected wake-up call during the Midnight Gameshow segment. His reaction is even more irritable than Romesh Ranganathan’s in the memory challenge segment, Remember Me. With a fresh series underway, host Michael McIntyre’s high energy is set to entertain. Ellen E Jones

Valley of the Kings: Secret Tomb Revealed

7.30pm, Channel 4

The final episode dives into the excavation of Pharaoh Ramses III’s tomb, known cryptically as KV11 – a site described as “the ultimate resurrection machine.” For the first time in a century, archaeologists seek to unearth its full glory and determine if more treasures await below the surface. The episode also explores allegations against Howard Carter regarding artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Ali Catterall

Heated Rivalry

9pm, Sky Atlantic

This week’s episodes of the intense ice hockey series begin with a fresh romance involving Scott Hunter, an athlete preparing for the Olympics, who finds love in Kip, the person serving his smoothies. The storyline then shifts back to the ongoing tumultuous relationship between Ilya and Shane, with their romance facing familiar obstacles. HR

Waiting for the Out

9.20pm, BBC One

Dan, portrayed by Josh Finan, is profoundly impacted by his role as a philosophy teacher in a prison, with his traumatic childhood memories involving his father (Gerard Kearns) resurfacing. The drama, crafted by Dennis Kelly, continues to captivate, particularly as Dan navigates a socially awkward dinner party among London’s middle class. HR

Live sport

Premier League Football: Man United v Man City, 11am, Sky Sports Main Event Michael Carrick is at the helm for United in this much-anticipated derby. Later, Nottingham Forest takes on Arsenal at 4.30pm on TNT Sports 1.

Snooker: The Masters, 1pm, BBC One The tournament begins with its first semi-final match.

Tennis: Australian Open, 12.30am, TNT Sports 1 The competition kicks off with day one at Melbourne Park.