Poverty: The truth behind Britain’s failing economy with Tim Harford
9pm, Channel 4
Harford, the Financial Times’ “undercover economist” and presenter of Radio 4’s “More or Less”, takes a sobering look into the lack of economic growth and why it means young people in the UK can no longer be expected to be better off than previous generations. After hearing real stories and expert views, Harford asks the key question before the polls open later this week: how do we fix this? Holly Richardson
Bake Off: The Professionals
8pm, Channel 4
The six finalists must unleash their inner Willy Wonka and create gravity-defying mythical beasts and a staggering 48 gourmet and fusion bars – all chocolate – showcasing their baking skills, creativity and ability to thrive under pressure. Kaylee Drey
Paddy and Molly: Show No Marshy
9pm, BBC Three
“This is Liverpool. The greatest city on earth.” Molly “Meatball” McCann and Paddy “The Buddy” Pimblett are mixed martial arts champions from proud Liverpudlians. This high-energy documentary series follows them as they juggle relationships, friendships and training for the Ultimate Fighting Championships. human resources
House of the Dragon
9pm, Sky Atlantic
After a dark start, the epic Game of Thrones prequel begins to pick up pace as dragons finally spring into action and Daemon (Matt Smith) makes a return to the spotlight. In King’s Landing, Alicent’s brothers join Ser Criston (Fabian Frankel) and prepare for battle. human resources
24 hours in the emergency department
10pm, Channel 4
Now in its 33rd series, this gripping medical trauma reality show demonstrates viewers’ willingness to help others. Visits include septuagenarian Carol being rushed to the emergency room with a stroke, a 10-year-old falling off the horizontal bars at school and a part-time wrestler injuring his knee on the job. Hannah Verdier
Sympathizer
10.20pm, Sky Atlantic
In the penultimate episode, the captain uncovers the general’s insane plan to invade Vietnam using a tax-deductible NGO/private army — a “circus of mass psychosis” — and convinces his friend Bong not to volunteer for the potentially suicidal mission. Ali Catterall
Live Sports
Euro 2024 Football: France vs Belgium 4pm, ITV1. The round of 16 continues in Düsseldorf (kick-off at 5pm), with Portugal v Slovenia at 7.30pm on BBC One (kick-off at 8pm).
