
Police Interceptors (Five, 8pm) New series of documentaries about the high-speed police interception unit in Essex.
Father & Son (ITV1, 9pm) Four-part crime drama about an ex-gangster whose son is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. Stars Dougray Scott, Sophie Okonedo, Ian Hart, Terence Maynard & Reece Noi
David Jason: The Show Must Go On! (Five, 9pm) Series where an am-dram group are challenged by actor David Jason to put on a West End play.
Inside Nature's Giants (Channel 4, 9pm) Nature series where large animals are dissected to explain their inner biology. This episode looks at the Great White Shark.
Who Is Nelson Mandela? (BBC3, 9pm) Documentary looking at South Africa's human rights, Afrikaners, poverty and Nelson Mandela. Hosted by Lenora Crichlow (Being Human).
Nixon In The Den (BBC4, 9pm) Documentary on the controversial US President.
True Stories: Albino United (More4, 10pm) Documentary about a Tanzanian football team with albinism.
Big Brother's Big Awards Show (Channel 4, 10pm) Davina McCall and the public bestow accolades upon those housemates deemed memorable for all the right and wrong reasons.
October Road (ITV1, 10.35pm) US drama series about a writer who returns to his home town.
Come Dine With Me: WAGS Special (Channel 4, 8pm) Special episode of the culinary entertainment series, featuring footballer's wife and girlfriends.
Fat Families: Second Helpings (Sky1, 9pm) Six-part series where weight loss expert Steve Miller revisits the families who needed his help.
Big Brother 11: Live Launch (Channel 4, 9pm) The eleventh and final series of Big Brother starts its three-month run. Hosted by Davina McCall.
Stanley Park (BBC3, 9pm) Pilot comedy-drama about a group of friends growing up on the same estate. Stars Holliday Grainger, Sharon Horgan, Richard Southgate, Joe Cole, Nick Blood, Morwenna Banks & Antonia Thomas
Peter Andre: The Next Chapter (ITV2, 9pm) Return of the fly-on-the-wall series following the life of Peter Andre.
World Cup Kick Off Concert (BBC2, 9.30pm) FIFA-sponsored concert to celebrate the start of the football World Cup on Friday. Featuring The Black-Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys & Shakira.
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show (BBC3, 10.30pm) Comedy show filmed in front of a live studio audience, featuring games and sketch comedy.