Ukraine: enemy in the forest
9pm, BBC Two
“I wish I could take a pill to erase my memory,” says Vovan, the Ukrainian unit commander. This extraordinary documentary follows the exploits of the Berlingo Battalion as they protect the railway line, closer to the battlefield than most of us have ever been, thankfully. It’s both revelatory and traumatic. Amazing footage of Russian soldiers being killed with improvised grenades, close-up battlefield triage, and endless gallows humor. phil harrison
Panorama: Immigration – UK’s record increase
8pm, BBC One
Ross Atkins breaks down the numbers behind the always vexing debate about immigration to the UK. This has increased over the past two years, despite government promises to the contrary. What’s behind this rise? And is that necessarily a bad thing? Atkins also meets people whose businesses rely on immigrant labor to survive. PH
Grand Indian Hotel
8pm, Channel 4
This new three-part series has a fairly standard quest for riches with a touch of Indian exoticism, and serves as passable advertising content for the Oberoi group of hotels. It begins in Jaipur, where the staff is preparing the social event of the year: a sumptuous dinner for the Maharaja. Sadly, an incontinent elephant threatens to ruin the show. PH
Anton and Giovanni’s Spanish Adventures
9pm, BBC One
As de Beke and Pernice stroll through Benidorm’s crowds to the Macarena soundtrack, it seems like a missed opportunity to go beyond the obvious hotspots. Fortunately, they traveled to rice fields near Valencia to harvest ingredients for the paella, then headed to Madrid for some fun dancing with the locals. Hannah Verdier
road in paradise
9pm, ITV2
Want some background TV? In this reality game, five unlikely and charming pairs chase each other around Greece’s sunny Ionian Islands in a bid to be the first to find a gold card filled with cash. I will do It’s basically Love Island, but with less sexual tension and much more running and mystery. Kaylie Dray
Underdog: Josh must win.
9pm, E4
“They feel like reality stars we created in a lab.” Nick Grimshaw’s assessment of the vapid, mediocre cast assembled for a game show called The Favorite is fair. But there’s a twist. Josh is a token nerd. The only way anyone can get a share of the £10,000 prize is if Josh wins. In addition to Grimshaw, three other his reality veterans attempt to rig the game. It’s unbearable. PH
