The Actual Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer
9pm, Channel 4
Charles Sobhraj – the suspected serial killer referred to as “The Serpent” – was launched from jail in Nepal in 2022 after serving 19 years for homicide. Now he faces psychological interrogations about murders that he had by no means been tried for in Thailand. On this intense three-part documentary sequence, two former Metropolitan police detectives and a number one forensic psychologist discover his childhood and motivation. The opening episode charts the scams and robberies he pulled in his 20s, then begins to re-examine what’s believed to be his first homicide. Hollie Richardson
The Bushy Bikers Go West
7pm, BBC Two
A stunning sequence ends with much more poignancy after Dave Myers’ dying. On this – the final episode of the ultimate meals travelogue he made with fellow biker and finest mate Si King – they attain Dorset and Devon, the place they seek for biltong and be taught all about white rum. HR
Document On: The Specials – A Message to You
9pm, Sky Arts
To have a good time what would have been singer Terry Corridor’s sixty fifth birthday, this sequence takes a deep dive into the context surrounding the creation of the ska-punk landmark album The Specials – certainly one of many biggest debuts of the pop period. How did a gaggle of lads from Coventry so completely seize the zeitgeist of the UK’s racially divided, economically disadvantaged late 70s/early 80s? Phil Harrison
Mary & George
9pm, Sky Atlantic
A really fleshy orgy, an outstandingly embarrassing courtroom look and an intriguing play by Francis Bacon. This brilliantly addictive historic romp ramps up the drama as Mary plots and schemes to overthrow the Somersets in the beginning she and George have fought for is misplaced for ever. Kayleigh Dray
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
10pm, Dave
Omid Djalili, Joel Dommett and Lindsey Santoro be a part of Mel and Lou to find out who has been essentially the most badly behaved comic. Among the many outrages, Dommett’s confession that he pigged out on roast duck with crimson wine jus whereas his spouse was giving start within the subsequent room takes some beating. Ali Catterall
The Dropout
10.40pm, BBC One
Amanda Seyfried rightfully picked up the very best actress Emmy for her flip as self-made billionaire Elizabeth Holmes on this medical fraud drama, which first aired on Disney+. Holmes based disgraced biotechnology firm Theranos, and this week’s opener sees the younger genius with large ambitions drop out of Stanford College. HR
