Who do you think you are?
9pm, BBC 1
In the Kemp family lore, there’s a story that Ross Kemp’s great-grandfather, known as Pop, had a rough time while serving in the Merchant Navy. As Kemp delves into his family history, he differentiates truth from myth. He’s also curious about why his ancestor, Albert, was viewed as a “bad guy” and was even blacklisted from pubs. Along the way, he learns about his great-grandfather who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Holly Richardson
Dad’s Army at the BBC
7:30pm, BBC 2
“Don’t tell him, Lulu!”—that’s the famous catchphrase from Dad’s Army, and this special, narrated by Toby Jones, brings that classic backdrop back to life. It revisits the references that his father’s army often made during their time on the BBC. A delightful compilation of clips features memorable moments, including an encounter with Morecambe and Wise, a dance-off with Lulu, and visits to Buckingham Palace back in 1970. The virtues of Graeme
Stacey & Joe
8pm, BBC 1
What does Christmas signify for the family of these reality TV stars at Pickle Cottage? Naturally, it’s all about commitment. Joe takes center stage this holiday season, while Stacey is busy filming advertisements. Fingers crossed they can visit the Christmas tree farm and return home to celebrate with the kids. Ellen e Jones
Night copper
9pm, Channel 4
The Beat series is set to return, spotlighting the Brighton Police. On their first night, the team scrambles to locate a distressed individual at a cliff’s edge and also apprehends a suspect accused of assaulting passengers, as well as a group believed to have attacked someone in Clover. HR
Joe Lysett’s Birmingham USA
9pm, Skymax
Joe Lysett takes his comedic travel show to Birmingham, Iowa, a place that seems somewhat quiet. However, he’s keen to visit the nearby Grantwood’s American Gothic house, which proves a bit of a challenge. Meanwhile, in Birmingham, he finds a senior volunteer named Harry, who becomes an unexpectedly amusing companion. Jack Seal
Matlock
9pm, Sky Witness
Kathy Bates continues her intriguing portrayal of Madeline Matlock in this legal drama. It gets complicated as Olympia grapples with a potential conflict of interest while assisting women dealing with intricate divorce issues. The firm soon uncovers connections to figures on the opposing side of the lawsuit. Phil Harrison
