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World War II With Tom Hanks

9pm, Sky History
“When I was a kid, every adult I knew shared one thing.” Tom Hanks he established himself as a World War II documentary in Hollywood (Band of Brothers, Masters of the Air), and his new screenplay feels like a personal project. Officials are making, starting and reporting, as experts are providing breakdowns of all aspects of the war, starting with the rise of Hitler in Germany and the invasion of Poland.. Hollie Richardson

Bake Off: Professionals

8pm, Channel 4
The new series starts with a secret challenge. Without a given recipe, a new team of experts must turn the classic Paris-Brest into something dangerous, relying on their wits and skills. The next task involves creating a fantasy show, inspired by childhood toys, which hide sweets and custard. Ali Catterall

Who Do You Think You Are?

9pm, BBC One

Are there Vikings? asks Zoe Ball. “We joke that we believe we came from the wrong “uns”. After losing his mother in 2024, the TV presenter digs deep into his family. He starts by looking at documents with his father, which lead him to Glasgow. Then, in Cornwall, he learns more about his mother. Instead of robbers, he finds devastating news. HR

Soccer Aid: More Than Just a Game

9pm, ITV1
Olivia Colman, Robbie Williams, Ant and Dec, Eric Cantona and Mo Farah look back on their roles in the famous debut. Also expect to catch some of the biggest scenes in the film. Where else can you see Woody Harrelson take a shot at Jamie Theakston? Phil Harrison

To fall

9pm, Channel 4
Jack Thorne’s slow-burning romantic drama about a nun who falls for a priest continues. As Anna (Keeley Hawes) begins to struggle with life outside the convent – and learns what a thong is – David (Paapa Essiedu) has a mental breakdown. So what on earth is going to happen on a group trip to the beach, other than a game show on a coach trip? HR

The Way Out

9pm, U&Dave
The Horrid Little Rat People now beat Society of Best Friends in Mel Giedroyc’s escape room competition. This week, the teams are in an action movie, and the first task is to “enter the geek’s bedroom and find his limited machine”, which they must use themselves. HR