blood lands
9:05 p.m., BBC One
The Northern Ireland-produced Jed Mercurio-produced police procedural set returns for a second season, with James Nesbitt returning as straight-faced DCI Tom Brannick. It opens with a hectic flashback of Tom in 1998 doing something nasty that requires him to wear a balaclava. The dramas of that night could well be linked to the murder case he is trying to solve in the present day. Hollie Richardson
Ridley
8 p.m., TVI
Put away all the “singing detective” headlines and Adrian Dunbar’s new crime drama felt all too familiar but incredibly pessimistic. This flashback-rich series finale sees the retired widower investigate a suspicious death in a difficult area that sheds alarming new light on the arson that killed his family. Graeme Virtue
Frozen Planet II
8:05 p.m., BBC One
In tonight’s mesmerizing tour of the Arctic Ocean: two polar bears become best friends for a day of ice dancing and hide and seek; a harp seal pup gains 2 kg in one day; and a walrus goes to great lengths to get the best spot for sunbathing. HOUR
Stolen: catch the art thieves
8:05 p.m., BBC 2
Who knew art was the most lucrative crime after guns and drugs? The creators of this series describing the terrifying heists involved, apparently. Tonight, the submachine gun helped steal $30 million worth of paintings from the National Museum in Stockholm. From thieves burning cars to an investigation reaching Hollywood, it’s wild. Alexis Duggins
thinking about murder
9 p.m. Sky Crime
This unusually thoughtful and unpredictable true-crime series ends with an outrageous fanfare in tonight’s doubleheader: the residents of Beatrice, Nebraska, torn by disputes over who is guilty of a heinous crime 40 years ago, attend to a play about the tragedy that defined their lives. Its cathartic effect is extraordinary. Jack Seale
How with John Wilson
10 p.m., BBC 2
In tonight’s 25-minute offering of comedy excellence, documentarian Wilson draws inspiration from his troublesome cat to teach viewers a lesson in how to keep things in tip-top shape – using taped observations of life in New York to cleverly illustrate his points. HOUR
Choice of movies
Finding Dory, 3.05pm, BBC One
Andrew Stanton’s 2016 sequel to Finding Nemo is as colorful and dramatic as its predecessor, but its change from fish to lead brings a sadness that will resonate with adults. Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) has short-term memory loss, but a flashback to her parents sends her – along with Nemo and Marlin – on a quest to find them. Fantasy new characters, such as Hank the octopus and Destiny the myopic whale shark, bring the comedy – as does the voice of Sigourney Weaver – while the tragedy of forgetting your identity is an undercurrent that the aging viewer grapples with. will fix. Simon Wardel
Live sports
Premier League football: Brentford v Arsenal: 11.30am Sky Sports main event At the Gtech Community Stage. Everton follow-up against West Ham from Goodison Park at 2:05 p.m.
Premiership Rugby Union: Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs, 2pm, BT Sport 1 At Sixways Stadium.
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