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Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game

10.30pm, BBC One

Football has changed so much that people cannot recognize it since Scotland won the World Cup in 1998. To find out, comedian Kevin Bridges is on a world tour, visiting the US, Brazil and Birmingham in search of the meaning of the international game. Along the way, he spends time with São Paulo ultras, World Cup winner Cafu and Scotland vice-captain John McGinn. Phil Harrison

Tiger Island

7.15pm, BBC One

The key to capturing and keeping tigers is that you have to be very close to these predators to do so. The story revolves around two lovers who follow guides, filmmakers and scientists on a river island in Nepal as they get closer to beautiful animals. Often heart to mouth. PH

A Journey With Steve Backshall

8.15pm, BBC Two

The scientist has traveled to Gabon on the west coast of Africa hoping to see some of the endangered monkeys. The search leads him to the undiscovered area of ​​Moukalaba-Doudou national park, a dense rainforest that is home to elephants, caterpillars and many species of crocodiles. Graeme Virtue

The Mother of All Evil

9pm, BBC Two

“Every time Meg does something, it’s very classy,” says Will, a friend of Megan Bhari, the 16-year-old who said she had a terminal illness and started a children’s charity behind her. The second part of the documentary focuses on his attempts to fly to Disneyworld on a private jet, a bucket list dream. Priya Elan

Fingers

9pm, Channel 4

Civil war rages in Russell T Davies’ drama. As it turns out, the effects of many cultures are most visible with people on the street taking part. However, Clive (David Morrissey) shows a rage that seems dangerous. Can Leo (Alan Cumming) solve the problem? PH

Death Valley

9.15pm, BBC One

A useless but fun crime fight where Janie and John are called to a new village that has faced a serious problem like a murder. Janie sees the communards as “selfish, unreliable quitters” so she is surprised to find a familiar face among them. PH

Film selections

The Beauty Game, 3.35pm, Channel 4

For better or for worse, out comes the World Cup video. Thea Sharrock’s quirky comedy is one of the funniest. Based on a true story, it is about the World Cup World Cup. Bill Nighy is his usual funny self as Mal, the manager of the England team – all guys with back problems – as they travel to the tournament in Rome. Mal’s secret weapon is Vinny (Micheal Ward), who almost made it as a pro but now has a lot of anger. Social issues are only touched upon, but the behavior of “no me in the group” is clear. Simon Wardell

Nomadland, 1am, Channel 4

Chloé Zhao’s moving 2020 drama is one of those Oscar winners that looks like an instant winner. It’s a portrait of America’s “nomads” – mostly middle-aged settlers whose homes are their RVs, as they search for seasonal jobs and create temporary communities. Being part of a true traveller, Frances McDormand is an understudy as the widowed Fern, who explores many parts of her country to find out if this is a meaningful life or if it exists. SW

Live sports

Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix, 1.55pm, Sky Sports Main Event From Monte Carlo.