TV tonight: new historical series with Lucy Worsley | Television

Lucy Worsley Explores: The Changing America

9pm, BBC Two
Another fascinating study of history is by scholar Lucy Worsley, in which she describes the British perspective – or the “unknown version” – of the American Revolution. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the two-part series begins in New York where George Washington reads a “divorce letter”, then looks at the events of King George III’s reign leading up to the present day. Hollie Richardson

Canal Boat Diaries

7pm, U&Zulo
In his latest exploration of UK roads, narrowboater Robbie Cumming sets off from Llangollen in North Wales to Cheshire. The opening double bill sees him driving through the picturesque Pontcysyllte canal and taking me time to record his acoustic guitar. Graeme Virtue

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

8pm, BBC Two

David Beckham’s new English garden and the Saatchi Gallery’s garden inspired by Matisse’s The Dance are among the highlights the BBC will retain at this year’s exhibition. As it is, it is held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for five days in May (although the whole district is also full of beautiful flowers). Take a deep breath. Ali Catterall

Virgin Island

9pm, Channel 4
The sweet and brave actors continue their quest to overcome anxiety, self-loathing and social pressure and find their comfort zone. As they enter the final phase of the course, Alex and Joy reach new heights together, Jason decides to commit to himself and Aisha, and Ellen opens up more. Priya Elan

Euphoria

9pm, Sky Atlantic
Was Rue left for dead in the hole? Will Nate have any fingers to stop the gang? And will Antony and Cleopatra’s role change Cassie’s life? The humble yet disturbing drama is nearing its end, but don’t expect it to slow down. HR

This Is A Bomb: Nevada Casino Heist

11pm, BBC Two
“Big John really made up his mind that he couldn’t be caught – he couldn’t be defeated.” It’s the final installment of this epic thriller about one of the most complicated bombshells the FBI has ever dealt with. Those involved in the case recall what happened when 100 agents closed in on John Birges Sr. and his former daughter-in-law, Kelli Cooper. HR

Film selection

Destroyer (Karyn Kusama, 2018), 11.45pm, BBC Two

It’s amazing that Nicole Kidman hid her face behind the dark skin makeup that led to some of her most glamorous movie roles over the years. Karyn Kusama’s crime thriller follows Erin Bell – drunk cop, bad mother – as she is forced to reunite with a 17-year-old FBI agent who robbed a bank gone wrong. The plot teases us with cause and effect, as the tenacious Bell pursues the fugitive Silas (Toby Kebbell) regardless of his means or safety. Simon Wardell

Live sports

Premier League football: Arsenal v Burnley, 6.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday at 7pm.