Monkman & Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain, BBC2, 8pm
TWO of University Challenge’s most well-loved faces – and rivals – Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull have been given their own show. The brainboxes are travelling around the country in search of remarkable scientific and technological achievements, including the science of the deep-fried Mars bar and the world’s smallest museum, which is set inside a phone booth. Their trip begins at Blackpool Pleasure Beach where they experience Sir Hiram Maxim’s 1904 Captive Flying Machines.
Strangers, STV, 9pm
IT was obvious from last week’s opening episode that ITV’s international thriller is an ambitious, big-budget affair. The series follows British Professor Jonah Mulray (John Simm), whose life is turned upside down after his wife Megan Harris is killed in a car crash in Hong Kong. Jonah travels to China and discovers Megan led a secret life which seems to completely destroy everything they built together in London. Tonight, Jonah tries to convince former police officer David (Anthony Wong) that Megan was killed. But his search for proof uncovers further secrets.
The Undateables, C4, 9pm
COSTUME designer Rory from Coventry, who has Asperger’s, hopes to meet a girl who will share his love of horror films, having never had a girlfriend or been on a date before. Roland, who has learning difficulties, has only had one previous relationship and is on the search for the right lady to bring him happiness. Molly, who has Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that causes tallness and overly-long limbs, is looking for her soulmate.
Black Earth Rising, BBC2, 9pm
EVE’S case prosecuting Simon Nyamoya begins at the International Criminal Court, but a shocking incident changes everything. To try to uncover the truth behind these events,
Michael Ennis launches a new case and turns to Kate for help, as they defend Alice Munezero, a Rwandan government official accused of a war crime and an old friend of Michael and Eve. Thriller written and directed by Hugo Blick, starring Michaela Coel, Harriet Walter and John Goodman.
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