W1A’s bumbling head of BBC values is back – this time as head of integrity on the World Cup team. Plus: new thriller, The Copenhagen Test. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, BBC TwoIs the mood music around this summer’s World Cup compatible with a sitcom? After all, the main host nation is threatening to turn the event into an apocalyptic drama. Enter bumbling Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville) in his new role as director of integrity for a (redacted) sporting body, whose relationship with the concept is already a punchline. While the tone is subtly different from that of W1A and Twenty Twelve – in those shows, no one really said anything; here, everyone shouts at once – the satirical intent is similar. David Tennant’s narration adds a satisfying extra layer of snark as issues of staging and environmental impact are tossed into the corporate meat grinder. Phil Harrison

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Lorenazo Ligas is a brilliant but flawed hero in fun new series Ligas. Plus: Do you have OCD? Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Atlantic

Lorenzo Ligas (Luca Argentero) is a debauched genius, a lawyer whose brilliance is matched by his capacity for self-sabotage. This trope isn’t original, but there’s a certain freewheeling relish to the Italian drama. As it begins, Ligas is defending a gone-to-seed pop star accused of murdering a cop. But the clock is ticking. Can our maverick hero exonerate his client before he destroys his own career prospects? Flashy, flimsy fun. Phil Harrison

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The great naturalist explores Britain’s backyards in Secret Garden – and it’s a delight. Plus: a celebrity travelogue with a difference. Here’s what to watch this evening

6pm, BBC One

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The jungle legends reunite in the South African wilderness. Plus: Stefan Golaszewski’s powerful drama Babies. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITV1Time for the latest instalment of what is essentially a jungle legends competition – although no amount of bouncy banter from Ant and Dec can stop this format from feeling increasingly tired. Heading back into the South African wilderness for more bonding and humiliation are Adam Thomas, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, Sinitta, Mo Farah and more. Eventually, in a live final, the public will decide who has irritated them the least. Phil Harrison

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The comedian hits the stage with ponderings aplenty – and a virtuosic laser harp performance. Plus: Riz Ahmed hosts Saturday Night Live UK. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4

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The two bad lads find themselves on the run from the gardaí and wearing floral frocks. Plus: James McAvoy joins Claudia Winkleman. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC OneA fifth season of Peter Foott’s Cork-set comedy opens with Jock (Chris Walley) breaking out of a Colombian prison and reuniting with Conor (Alex Murphy) back on home turf. But, as they head on the run from the gardaí together, the twosome find themselves in a hostage situation with an elderly couple, while wearing floral dresses. Hollie Richardson

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A new cohort of adventurers set off – but who will make it across Europe and Asia first? Plus: The Traitors star Harry Clark takes a pilgrimage. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, BBC OneTime to strap on the big rucksacks again, as the BBC’s globetrotting hit returns for a sixth series. The starting gun is in Sicily, where five duos psych themselves up for a 12,000km yomp through Europe and Asia without access to flights, phones or much in the way of funds. Their ultimate goal? Northern Mongolia (and a £20,000 prize if they are first). Graeme Virtue

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This entertaining documentary explores the audacious jewellery robbery. Plus: Lisa Kudrow’s Hollywood-skewering comedy. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4“This will not be their first rodeo.” That was the reaction of one forensic expert upon surveying the aftermath of the audacious jewellery theft in London’s Hatton Garden in 2015. This entertaining documentary explores the theft and the aftermath: the picaresque characters and unspooling underworld intrigue bear more resemblance to a Guy Ritchie film than to anything real. Phil Harrison

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Hoda and Yasmin help US Muslims navigate the path to true love. Plus: a tender film about a throuple having a baby. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, BBC Three“Wait, did my mom send you?” Muslim singletons across the US are set up by lively match-making duo Hoda and Yasmin in this fun, eye-opening dating show that first aired over there last year. First up in the opening double-bill is 30-year-old Mariam in Houston, who has been engaged three times but won’t settle until she finds the perfect potential husband – which includes him being an 80s music lover. Hollie Richardson

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First of a six-part series from the creator of Mum and Him & Her dealing with pregnancy loss. Plus: the final part of Norma Percy’s gripping Clash of the Superpowers. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC OneIn Stefan Golaszewski’s new six-part drama, Siobhán Cullen (The Dry) and Paapa Essiedu (The Capture) are achingly convincing as Lisa and Stephen, an ordinary London couple in their 30s trying to have a baby. The pair navigate the rollercoaster of pregnancy, loss and grief more than once, as they continue to get through life’s mundanities and special little moments. Meanwhile, Charlotte Riley and Jack Bannon play Amanda and Dave, a seemingly oddball new couple who Lisa and Stephen catch up with over dinner. But as the series plays out, and there are more surprise pregnancies and revelations, these friendships are tested. Hollie Richardson

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More seaside crime-solving as Grace returns with a Grantchester crossover. Plus, more fun in the Bake Off tent as Jojo Sima and Babátúndé Aléshé are among the celebs getting their hands floury. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, ITV1Who knows why some detective shows last and others don’t? Being low-key, a bit old-fashioned and without distinguishing features hasn’t stopped this John Simm vehicle, set in and around Brighton, surviving to a sixth season. Episode one is an inessential-ITV-crime-drama crossover, as Grantchester’s Rishi Nair appears as the husband of a woman who has vanished, for reasons not initially clear. Jack Seale

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A police raid in Dublin triggers unrest in Belgium as the Hidden Assets cops begin another gripping case. Plus, the feverishly awaited grand final of Gladiators. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC FourThe third series of this hit criminal assets thriller is set between Dublin and the Basque Country , and it starts with one hell of a stressful opener once more. When DS Claire Wallace (Nora-Jane Noone) conducts a raid on a wealthy family home in Ireland, it ends in tragedy. Hollie Richardson

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Dispatches dissects the woes of Keir Starmer’s government. Plus: Lisa Kudrow, Chase Infiniti and Jimmy Carr join Claudia Winkleman. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4It’s hard to believe that less than two years ago, the Labour party under Keir Starmer won one of the largest electoral majorities in UK history. The party and the prime minister have been on the back foot ever since. Lewis Goodall explores Labour’s air of rolling crisis and finds causes ranging from the self-inflicted (the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US) to the unfortunate (the re-election of Donald Trump). Is there any way back? Phil Harrison

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A day off college or work or whatever, for whatever reason. You peel yourself out of bed at 10am and turn on the TV. You have no internet, no *streaming services or DVDs/videos etc.

What are you going to watch on the TV for the next 5 hours?

*Streaming services include subscription services like Netflix, Hulu etc. Home servers like Jellyfish, Plex etc., Satellite pay-to-watch movies or TV e.g. sky movie box office.

The money-saving expert unpicks the upcoming financial changes. Plus: a grim look inside Britain’s steroid boom. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITV1Martin Lewis has been dishing up savings tips for more than two decades, from energy prices to mortgages and student bank accounts. Tonight, with the new tax year just 10 days away, he walks us through the April price hikes, flags up the latest deals in News You Can Use – and, presumably, addresses the expensive, war-shaped elephant in the room. Ali Catterall

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I honestly don't think either of these were among the original recommendations I received. Instead, I think they were part of an IMDB trail I followed off one of the other shows that was. Either way, I did enjoy both. One of my "guilty pleasure" favorite movies is "Head Office" from the early 80s. It paints a cynical, and I still think hilarious, view of the corporate world. I see a lot of that in these 2 shows, even though they're taking a more "Office-"style mockumentary path.

Hugh Bonneville is his normal great self in both, and David Tennant's narration is fun, as well. Though the mocking humor in the narration is more subtle in Twenty Twelve than in W1A, both are great. I kept waiting for some joke about constantly referring to Siobhan Sharpe as being from Perfect Curve every time she was mentioned.

The striking difference between the two was with Twenty Twelve, you have people actually moving towards a goal, in whatever way they're able to get there. With W1A, goals are met by almost falling backwards into each one, but it doesn't get repetitive. Also, the sheer nothingness of what a lot of the executives say in the various meetings is half the humor of the show! That, and everyone always saying, "Yes," or "Yes, no" or "No, Yes." How the character of Anna Rampton devolved into a corporate-speak automaton by the end was great (and sad of course, but fun to watch). The Simon Harwood character reminded me a bit of Max Landsberger in Head Office. It's never really clear what he does other than avoid trouble, and say "brilliant" a lot.

Anyway, I enjoyed both shows. Doubt I'll do a rewatch; but they made me laugh, so job done!

The abduction of Steven Stayner sparked a media frenzy, and the story did not end with his return. Plus: Lisa Kudrow returns in The Comeback. What to watch this evening

9.45pm, BBC TwoA grimly remarkable story in which true crime begat content which, in turn, begat more, even more serious true crime. When seven-year-old Steven Stayner went missing in 1972, the search for him sparked a media frenzy. However, when he returned, it triggered something terrifying in his brother Cary, who claimed he had been neglected in favour of Steven and became notorious in his own right. Phil Harrison

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It tells the story of the newsreader’s fall from grace. Plus, what happened to Pa Salieu after his prison sentence? What to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 5

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A two-part documentary looks at the clash between two of our biggest superpowers. Plus: what to do when you’re too busy to cook. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC TwoNorma Percy’s documentaries are always immaculately sourced and meticulous reflections on recent geopolitical events, and this two-parter is no exception. It deals with the escalating clash between the world’s two undisputed superpowers since the beginning of Donald Trump’s first term as US president. Expect insight into the trade wars, nuclear pacts and tech manipulation that have ensued, with contributors including Boris Johnson and Nancy Pelosi, while Chinese academics and experts give Beijing’s side of the story. Phil Harrison

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Ten strangers take on an intense game of hide and seek. Plus: an essential documentary about a chemical scandal. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4

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It’s time to find out whether the US comedy staple raises laughs in the UK. Plus: remember Alan Partridge’s Kate Bush medley? Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Sky One

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The BBC’s annual comedy money raiser returns. Plus: ClaudiaWinkleman takes a second shot on her chat show sofa. Here’s what to watch this evening

7pm, BBC OneThe fundraiser bonanza is back, with hosts including Davina McCall, Nick Mohammed, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate – as Nan! Highlights include a world exclusive of Traitors: The Movie: The Sequel and a dizzying Amandaland sketch. Plus, Greg James finishes his 1,000km tandem bike ride challenge, while Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond take on a secret special project*. Hollie Richardson*

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A documentary charts the environmental disaster on the Welsh coast. Plus: how to make the most of supermarket loyalty schemes. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Two“Horror. Absolute horror.” It has been 30 years since the Sea Empress oil spill disaster caused one of the UK’s most serious marine pollution incidents. Within hours of hitting rocks in Milford Haven port, Wales, 70,000 tons of oil poured into the sea and spread across the coastline of Pembrokeshire. In this documentary, those who saw the awful event tell their stories. HR

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