Inside number 9
10pm, BBC Two
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are joined by a host of guests as the ninth and final series of the treacle black comedy anthology begins. Mark Bonner, Siobhan Finneran, Susan Wokoma and Charlie Cooper play a motley crew of passengers who are forced to take sides when their train breaks down and a woman’s handbag is stolen. But will they choose the “right” person? Holly Richardson
races around the world
9pm, BBC One
This season’s cast of characters is fun, from adorable early leaders Eugenie and Isabelle to Stephen and Viv, a retired couple who love mud baths. They’ve come a long way and now it’s time to navigate Thailand, where transportation is spotty. Will the lure of Bangkok tourism deter them? It’s all about playing. Hannah Verdier
Secrets and Spies: The Nuclear Game
9pm, BBC Two
As the world is terrorized by the nuclear arms race of the 1980s, three spies, British agent Michael Bettany, American agent Aldrich Ames, and Soviet agent Oleg Gordievsky, try to gain the upper hand. He played a dangerous game. In this three-part series of his, hear their testimonies and never-before-heard recordings. Human Resources Department
Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir
9pm, Sky Arts
The artist formerly known as Vic Reeves and his wife Nancy are back with a show that’s part painting, part travel, at a gentle pace. Our first guest is Justin Hawkins of Darkness. You too will “believe in something called love” as you watch Jim and Nancy work together to create a wagtail mural. Adorable. Ellen E. Jones
red king
9pm, Alibi
The sharply written pagan criminal follows the much-anticipated appearance of The Widow’s Lament. This evil storm cuts off St. Jolie from the mainland, leaving the heartbroken detective Grace (Anjuli Mohindra) even more alone. But gathering everyone at the village hall may help uncover what really happened to missing teenager Kai. graham virtue
ABBA: Don’t give in to adversity
10.40pm, BBC One
Another ABBA documentary depicting the Swedish group’s rise to dominance in the pop world. From their outlandish costumes to the politics of their music to the creation of the biggest breakup song of all time, members Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid tell their story primarily through archival footage. Masu. Human Resources Department
live sports
Snooker: World Senior Championship, midday, Channel 5
At the Crucible Theater. The first round will feature Ken Doherty vs. Tyson Krinis and James Wattana vs. Rodney Goggins.
