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The Great British Sewing Bee: The Final

9pm, BBC One
Pattern-loving scientist Yasmin, two-time garment of the week winner Caz and 19-year-old Órla – the show’s youngest contestant – are your three finalists in this year’s Sewing Bee. After making bias-cut gowns and sheer garments, their last challenge sees them grapple with the art of trompe l’oeil, creating illusions with fabric to fit their chosen friend or family member. Hollie Richardson

Stacey & Joe

8pm, BBC One
The celebrity couple are swapping Pickle Cottage for a ski resort, though both agree this is far from a relaxing break for their family. The organisation required will be “military style”, says Stacey, and Joe would love to help but he’s got a big (read, doomed) “Valentine’s Day surprise” to prepare. Ellen E Jones

Michael Portillo’s 200 Years of the Railways

8pm, BBC Two
In 1825, the first steam-hauled passenger train ran on a public railway between Stockton and Darlington. This two-part series marks the 200th anniversary, with Michael Portillo exploring the history of trains in this country and travelling to the north-east and north-west of England. HR

The Great British Bake Off

8pm, Channel 4
Another year, another new low for this ageing baking contest’s viewing figures. But it continues to provide the cutesy culinary shenanigans it perfected long ago, as the bakers create monkey bread and tiered sweet bread for a week themed to Paul Hollywood’s favourite yeasty creation. Will there be any more handshakes? Alexi Duggins

Michael Palin in Venezuela

9pm, Channel 5

“Many people told us not to travel here,” says Michael Palin as he drives into Caracas to begin a new odyssey. But he finds the Petare barrio to be a proud, welcoming place despite the grave impact of mass emigration. After a convivial, nay flirty, dinner with journalist Valentina Quintero, our man flies south to eyeball the beautiful Canaima lagoon. Jack Seale

The Sky Arts Awards 2025

9pm, Sky Arts
The South Bank awards rebranded as the Sky Arts awards last year and Bill Bailey returns to host the event from the Roundhouse in London. It recognises the full breadth of cultural genres in Britain and Ireland, with Charli xcx, Kneecap, Sarah Keyworth and Sally Rooney among the nominees. HR