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Say Nothing
9pm, Channel 4
First shown on Disney+, this brutal, gripping drama tells the story of IRA volunteer Dolours Price. Based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s award-winning book, it begins with the abduction of Belfast mother of 10 Jean McConville in 1972. Meanwhile, as violence erupts, Dolours swears she isn’t getting involved … It stars Maxine Peake as the older Dolours, and Lola Petticrew, who recently crushed hearts in Trespasses, as the younger. Hollie Richardson
The Marvellous Miniature Workshop
2pm, BBC One
Retired social worker Leah has fond memories of her childhood library – it’s where she met her late husband. That library is now derelict. This lovely new Sara Cox-fronted series gets experts to turn buildings into miniature models. Surgical precision, clever illusions and a lot of patience goes into making the tiny library, complete with 3,000 individual books. HR
Panorama: The Truth About Forever Chemicals
8pm, BBC One
Catrin Nye fronts this disturbing investigation into PFAS, the toxic, almost indestructible chemicals that can be found in everything from waterproof coats to non-stick pans. She explores their health and environmental impacts and whether regulations are sufficient to keep consumers safe. Phil Harrison
Civilisations: Rise and Fall
9pm, BBC Two
Artefacts from ancient Egypt tell the story of an empire that flourished thanks to the Nile’s bounty, but ran aground when infighting and avarice caused political chaos. As this historical series continues, Cleopatra’s last gamble is to ally with Rome, but her choice of dictator – Julius Caesar – proved unfortunate. Jack Seale
Dating Apps: The Inside Story
9pm BBC Three
Have you ever wondered whether dating apps were exploiting you? This documentary suggests your fears might not be groundless, exploring the work of Match Group, the company behind Tinder, Hinge and many others. What techniques keep users hanging on? PH
Mammoth
10pm, BBC Two
Tony Mammoth, the defrosted 1970s PE teacher, is back. He’s still played by series co-creator Mike Bubbins, only now he’s on a health kick. A chance meeting with his nemesis Terry serves as ample motivation, but he’ll need the help of Roger (Joseph Marcell) to get past the first shot of the Rocky-tribute training montage. Ellen E Jones
Film choice
Troll 2 (Roar Uthaug, 2025), Netflix
World cinema connoisseurs will no doubt remember Troll, the 2022 Norwegian kaiju movie about a giant ancient rock monster that goes on the rampage through Oslo. That film was so successful that a sequel was always bound to happen, and here we are. Troll 2 is the largest production of all time in the Nordic countries, and it shows. Epic troll-on-troll action, a troll named Megatroll and a higher focus on humour – witness the scene where influencers grab selfies with a troll before it attacks them – should ensure that the sequel is even more successful. Stuart Heritage
Parade (Jacques Tati, 1974), 1.20am, Talking Pictures TV
While magnificent, Mubi’s recent Jacques Tati showcase had one intriguing omission, and it’s perhaps his most interesting film. After the vast expense of PlayTime failed to recoup its budget, Tati was left so broke he had to sell his house. His final film was this curate’s egg, shot on video and made for Swedish television, of all places. There isn’t much to it – it’s ostensibly just a filmed circus performance – but Tati gets to showcase his unbelievable gift for physical comedy and manages to tinker with form just as his greatest films did. SH
