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Course of action

9 p.m., BBC One

Jed Mercurio’s blockbuster police corruption drama arrives in its long-awaited sixth season, following the shocking reveal of the previous series finale about H. Kelly Macdonald follows in the footsteps of Thandie Newton and Keeley Hawes as a star guest of this season. , taking on the role of DCI Joanne Davidson, a new arrival who arouses suspicion among the AC-12 crew when his methods of bringing down the possible suspect of an unsolved murder ring the alarm bells. Ted Hastings and his team are on the case. Ammar Kalia

All Star Musicals

6.30 p.m., ITV

John Barrowman returns to host this special edition of All Star Musicals, putting a group of celebrities in the daunting task of delivering a live musical theater performance to a panel of West End stars. Singing celebrities include actor Jessica Hynes, TV judge Rob Rinder and ITV reporter Robert Peston. IF

Chris Packham’s Einstein Animals

7 p.m., BBC Two

Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins.
Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins. Photograph: Lucy Bowden / BBC

The penultimate episode of Packham’s entertaining series exploring the innate intelligence of various members of the animal kingdom focuses on their methods of deception. There is the spectacle of female fireflies attracting male species for food and intricate mating cuttlefish disguises. IF

Top Gear

8 p.m., BBC One

Bond, Male Bond: To help us out until No Time To Die’s eventual release in September, the Top Gear agent trio are offering a selection of classic 007 rides for a test drive. And in a contest that would make Q proud, Freddie Flintoff pits an Extreme E electric racer against a guy with a jet pack. Vertu Graeme

Midsomer Murders

8 p.m., ITV

It’s like something out of Viz (or the Wicker Man remake): Griff Rhys Jones is a bee-obsessed Lord of the Manor, who attributes his health to bee venom and his own handcrafted honey. But someone is deadly interested in his beehives. Yes, tonight’s season opener is titled The Sting of Death. Ali catterall

Queen Elizabeth: love, honor and crown

9 p.m., channel 4

Declassified documents and contemporary journals lend a touch of gravity to this doc, which is otherwise the usual mix of archival clips and little insightful royal watchers. He explores how Elizabeth II’s efforts to rule with dignity were constantly thwarted by her own family. Jack Seale

Choice of film

The boy who harnessed the wind.
The boy who harnessed the wind. Photography: Ilze Kitshoff / Netflix

The Boy Who Brained the Wind, 10 p.m., BBC Two

Chiwetel Ejiofor made his directorial debut with this moving and factual tale set in the countryside of Malawi. Maxwell Simba is impressive as 13-year-old William who is forced out of school when his family cannot make the payments due to starvation, but then comes up with an inventive solution. Simon wardell

Live Sport

Golf: Kenya Open, 9 a.m., Sky Sports Main Event. Fourth day coverage.

FA Cup Football: Chelsea v Sheffield United 1:15 p.m., BBC One. Followed by Leicester City v Manchester United at 4.30 p.m.

Premier League Football: West Ham United v Arsenal 2:30 p.m., Sky Sports Main Event. Followed by Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur at 7pm.

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