Parole
9pm, BBC Two
“I’m not the same person I was 14 years ago,” says Colin ahead of his parole after serving time for murder (he also has a history of violence towards women). “I know the consequences of my actions. I should be released, without a doubt.” This provocative new documentary series shows the release process and speaks with the people involved, including those on the parole board and the wife of the man Colin killed. Hollie Richardson
Andrea Bocelli: The Journey
8pm, Sky Arts
The tenor continues his charmed trip through Italy, retracing the path of the old pilgrims in the company of friends, colleagues and the casually famous. Along the way are refined musical performances and philosophical discussions with a reflective vibe. Jack Seale
Better
9pm, BBC One
“We’d be broke, but we’d be free.” Lou (Leila Farzad) tells her husband that she wants out of her dodgy arrangement with Leeds crime king Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan) – but that would mean also giving up her police career. As she wrestles with the decision, she’s pulled further into the dark side. Most pressingly, though, has she been taking proper care of Kiwi the dog? HR
Maternal
9pm, ITV1
“He didn’t want saving.” The aftermath of Guy’s overdose sees Helen turn to Catherine and Maryam for support – or should that be the other way round? Meanwhile, Catherine faces the career ladder v motherhood ultimatum, with her plate-spinning extending to Maryam’s panel review. Will her straight-talking approach be a help or a hindrance? Danielle De Wolfe
The Last of Us
9pm, Sky Atlantic
Joel and Ellie can breathe easily for a moment as they reach a settlement and find a familiar face. But just as you start to enjoy seeing them living a relatively normal life, the race to get Ellie to the Fireflies resumes – and the heart rate goes up again. HR
Storyville: Inside Russia – Traitors and Heroes
10pm, BBC Four
Under Putin’s watch, Russian censorship laws have always been severe, but shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, they were expanded to prohibit anti-war statements or calls for international sanctions. This film shadows two determined local film-makers as they strive to share the truth about the conflict’s damaging effects from within the regime. Graeme Virtue
