Classic Movies: The Story of Brief Encounter
8pm, Sky Arts
Ian Nathan’s fascinating new series on film history begins with David Lean’s masterpiece. It’s often described as the most romantic film of all time, but perhaps its timing makes this story of fleeting, forbidden love so striking? Released in 1945, it symbolised an end to fear and anxiety, as well as a return to normality after the Second World War. And what role did screenwriter Noel Coward’s secret sexuality play in its themes? Phil Harrison
Eyewitness to History: Norma Percy on the Watergate Scandal
8pm, BBC Four
On BBC Four, on Watergate Night, filmmaker Norma Percy will present her 1994 documentary about the presidential scandal that spawned thousands of “gate” suffixes and reflect on the challenges she faced during its making, followed by a screening of All the President’s Men, Hollywood’s ultimate interpretation of the incident. Philippines
Interview with the Vampire
9pm, BBC Two
This clever and funny series kills two birds with one stone, tapping into the kitschy pretentiousness of Parisian vampires while raising a wry eyebrow at the genre’s underlying assumptions. Louis’ quiet life is turned upside down by a visit to the theater, but Claudia is hooked. Philippines
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
9pm, Skymax
Most Walking Dead spinoffs feel like a rehash of the same old material, but this one has a pleasantly French flavor, with Norman Reedus’ dirt biker washing up in zombie-ridden France, where Daryl and his holy companion, Sister Isabelle (Clémence Poésy), must deal with a group of feral children and some unsettling flashbacks. Graham Virtue
Live at Apollo Bites
9.50pm, BBC Two
How many laughs can a seasoned comedian get in 11 minutes? This week’s jam-packed stand-up comedy includes some great gags from Father Ted veteran Ardal O’Hanlon, a fresh and funny perspective from Kay Kurd, the son of Iraqi Kurdish refugees, and Lou Saunders talking about his love life. Ellen E. Jones
Phantasmus
10pm, Sky Comedy
Julio Torres’ offbeat comedy is part autobiographical sitcom, part fever dream. In the first episode, Julio learns about a program that promises to free the mind from the body, but in the second episode, it looks as if he’s landed a superhero role in a new movie. Philippines
Live Sports
2024 Olympics, 8am, BBC One
Katarina Johnson-Thompson will compete in the heptathlon, as well as the men’s 200m final and the women’s 400m hurdles final.
