He helps a couple restore a family cottage in Derbyshire. Plus: skincare made from waste tomato ketchup in Dragon’s Den. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4The celebrity architect returns to meet people taking on huge building projects for powerful personal reasons. He starts in Derbyshire, where married couple Lauren and Lee have inherited an old cottage from Lauren’s beloved grandparents in Matlock Bath. It’s going to need a complete remodel of rooms and a lot of wall demolition – but is her attachment to the home enough to stick with such a mammoth project? Hollie Richardson

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Behind the scenes in Liverpool with undertaker Hayley and her lovely team. Plus, what’s the future for Reform UK? Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4Glamorous Hayley is an unlikely funeral director. But she is a wonderful one, as this touching film about her work in a Liverpool parlour shows. Her team also boasts Tom the embalmer: “If you were going out to your last party, you’d want to look your absolute best.” Their next client is Marion, a fortysomething who has been given weeks to live, so has decided to plan her own funeral – complete with a vape and a packet of Hubba Bubba in her coffin. Hollie Richardson

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The professor attempts to solve the 2,000-year-old mystery of the legendary artefact. Plus: behind the bright lights of Las Vegas. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky HistoryAlice Roberts, professor of public engagement in science, tries to solve the 2,000-year-old mystery of the holy grail - and asks if the relic was really brought to Britain. Her whopping adventure begins on the Isle of Wight, before she works her way to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, which appeared in The Da Vinci Code book and film. In her quest, she investigates the legends of Joseph of Arimathea, King Arthur and the Knights Templar, and discovers an extraordinary artefact. Hollie Richardson

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They helped to jail the man who physically and emotionally abused them. Plus, is this the most chaotic episode of Industry yet? Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Two“He was the sun; I just, like, revolved round him.” In a sensitive documentary, four incredibly brave young women – Jenni, Natalie, Shannon and Robyn – talk about a man they all encountered. He was placed on the sex offender register, twice, then began a web of physically and mentally abusive relationships that led to multiple pregnancies, as well as affairs. But his victims eventually spoke out and brought him to justice. Hollie Richardson

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Ordinary people with sky-high IQs take on tricky challenges. Plus: the explosive finale of The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4

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A candid chat between the ‘hardest working man’ in rock and Zoe Ball. Plus, how will it end for DS Lucey in Blackshore? Here’s what to watch this evening

11.30pm, BBC Two

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Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall investigate the murder of a child in Under Salt Marsh. Plus, David Baddiel concludes his mission to celebrate cats. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky AtlanticAn engrossing crime drama that makes the most of its rugged Welsh coastal backdrop, complete with sheep running through the pub and cosy cardigans aplenty. Yellowstone’s Kelly Reilly leads the (not very Welsh) cast as Jackie, a pensive detective turned teacher with permanent bed hair. When she finds the body of her pupil in a ditch, her former colleague detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall) arrives on the scene, still disturbed by the cold case that forced Jackie to leave the force three years earlier. Are the two crimes connected? Throw into the mix an impending killer storm and Jackie’s secret lover played by Harry Lawtey, and it makes for perfect winter telly. Hollie Richardson

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Another unbearable set of contestants run around like headless chickens. Plus: tissues at the ready for Long Lost Family. Here’s to watch this evening

9pm, BBC OneIt’s impressive how, now in its 20th year, Alan Sugar continues to be presented with contestants even more unbearable than the last lot. To mark the anniversary, he’s brought the first winner, Tim Campbell, on to the panel with Karren Brady. More excitingly, the first task takes place in Hong Kong, where the teams need to locate nine items. Cue the same people who boasted about having brains running around like headless chickens. Hollie Richardson

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The property duo help homeowners decide what to do with their dated dwelling. Plus: more chaos in Black Ops. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Wheelchair user Andy is fed up with his family’s dated bungalow and its narrow corridors. He’s ready to move but his partner Sam thinks they should stay put and modernise. To make things even trickier, there’s also their one-year-old son to consider. Should they spend a £60k budget on making some renovations or £500k on a new property? Kirstie and Phil battle it out with their ideas. Hollie Richardson

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Following investigations into a fatal stabbing, arson, stalking and so much more. Plus, the finale of sleeper hit drama Dark Winds. Here’s what to watch this evening

10.05pm, Channel 4In Suffolk, a man fatally stabs a suspected thief outside his house. In Hertfordshire, a car belonging to a woman reported for drug dealing is found on fire. Nothing is straightforward in either case, as police find in the first episode of this new run of the 999 series. Through footage and interviews with officers and victims, they unravel details of stalking, lies and a lead back to someone under a protection order. Hollie Richardson

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Ser Duncan is ready for action in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus: Panorama digs deeper into the Post Office scandal. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky AtlanticThe lively Game of Thrones prequel is fully warmed up for action as Ser Duncan (former Irish rugby player Peter Claffey) seeks a knighthood in order to enter the tourney, with cheeky new squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) in tow. When the Targaryens arrive, Duncan takes the opportunity to ask for their help. But is the dragonfire dynasty’s presence about to set events on a new trajectory? Hollie Richardson

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Will Francis Bourgeois fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a rocket man? Plus, it’s Hiddleston v Laurie once again in The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening

6.50pm, Channel 4

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Josh Finan continues to be brilliant in Waiting for the Out. Plus: buckle up for the final double bill of Heated Rivalry. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.25pm, BBC One

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It may not have lived up to its celebrity offspring, but this season has offered brightness in the January gloom. Plus, David Baddiel meets Wilfred the ugly cat. Here’s what to watch this evening

8.30pm, BBC OneA secret Traitor. Fiona v Rachel. The family tree theory. And a contestant with a naked handstand Instagram account. It may not have reached the sensational heights of the recent celebrity series, but The Traitors has delivered on the naughty thrills we need in January. It’s also given us a good bunch of Faithfuls who have actually sniffed out Traitors – but will they make it to the end? Get ready to scream at the screen throughout the final. Hollie Richardson

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Scott calls on Davina to help find his long-lost sister in the heart-tugging series. Plus, a Dispatches investigation into Palestine Action. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITV1The DNA show never fails to make your eyes leak. Scott was 12 years old when he learned that his mum and dad were actually his grandparents and his older sister was his mum – and now he’s desperate to find his real older sister who was put up for adoption. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help with finding her and navigating the emotional rollercoaster that ensues. Hollie Richardson

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The cat’s out of the bag in the latest episode of Can You Keep a Secret? Plus: an Anglo-Saxon cemetery on Digging for Britain. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC OneDawn French continues to be a hoot as Debbie, a woman who’s pretending her husband has died for the insurance payout. But now the cat’s out of the bag: her police officer daughter-in-law Neha (Mandip Gill) knows that William (Mark Heap) is alive and demands they give the money back. Meanwhile, somebody else has worked out the scam and has used a very uninspiring font in a blackmail letter. But Debbie has zero intention of cowering to any threats. Great fun. Hollie Richardson

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Chi is back with her to-do list in Things You Should Have Done. Plus, a predatory coach targets Portia in Waterloo Road. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, BBC ThreeLucia Keskin returns with her deadpan brand of comedy in the award-winning sitcom. Working through a list of things to do with her life, left by her dead parents, aimless Chi is feeling good – until the police are back on her doorstep with news of her aunt’s death. It’s a good time to tick therapy off the list with questionable grief counsellor Ruth, played by the always very welcome Bridget Christie. Hollie Richardson

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An unlikely pair set off on an adventure in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus, a debauched Marie Antoinette party in Industry. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky AtlanticIf you loved the unlikely pairing of the Hound and Arya in Game of Thrones, this lighter, funnier new prequel is way more enjoyable than the dismal drama of House of the Dragon. Set 100 years before the events of GoT, the story is based on a George RR Martin novella, following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), a sweet, courageous hedge knight (“like a knight … but sadder”) and his inquisitive young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). But it’s not all fun and games – after all, what is Westeros without the cunning characters and grisly bits? As Duncan’s journey begins, expect puppet dragons, projectile poo and a promise to win a jousting tourney. Hollie Richardson

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He joins Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn and Frank Bruno in a big new series. Plus: the bizarre return of After the Flood. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4

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DS Fia Lucey returns to her hometown and faces her demons in Blackshore. Plus: Gladiators prepare to battle once more. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Four

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The comedian goes paddleboarding with Bongo the tabby in a surprisingly moving new series. Plus, an ‘educational’ Taskmaster spin-off. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Why are there no cat TV shows? David Baddiel – proud owner of Zelda, Tiger, Ron and Pip – rectifies this with a surprisingly moving three-part ode to all things feline. First, he meets fellow kitty fans Jonathan Ross (cat dad to Pads Pikkleson and Maude Ross) and Philippa Perry (cat mum to Kevin). Then, it’s time for a spot of paddleboarding with Bongo the tabby. And will Larry the Downing Street cat – now 18 years old – let Baddiel pick him up? Hollie Richardson

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The chirpy travel guide explores fjords and harvests mussels in a new series. Plus, daft sitcom Piglets returns. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Lorraine Kelly has packed her bikinis and balaclavas to embark on a dreamy three-part voyage across Norway. She’s a chirpy travel guide as she steers the ship herself in Ålesund, the gateway to the fjords, before cracking on with a busy itinerary of floating saunas, kayaking down the River Nid and mussel harvesting. She also explores the concept of friluftsliv: living in and embracing nature. Hollie Richardson

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Stephen Mangan returns to find the Landscape Artist of the Year 2026. Plus: will there be more twists in the Traitors? Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Sky ArtsDerwentwater, known as the “queen of the Lakes”, is home to the world’s biggest colouring pencil – at the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick – and is the starting point for this year’s art competition. Stephen Mangan is back on warming hosting duties, as some artists beg for the sunlight to hit the water as they get to work on their paintings. The first artist is chosen for the semi-finals – along with a wildcard painter – but will you agree with the judges’ decisions? Hollie Richardson

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