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An unlikely pair set off on an adventure in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus, a debauched Marie Antoinette party in Industry. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky AtlanticIf you loved the unlikely pairing of the Hound and Arya in Game of Thrones, this lighter, funnier new prequel is way more enjoyable than the dismal drama of House of the Dragon. Set 100 years before the events of GoT, the story is based on a George RR Martin novella, following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), a sweet, courageous hedge knight (“like a knight … but sadder”) and his inquisitive young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). But it’s not all fun and games – after all, what is Westeros without the cunning characters and grisly bits? As Duncan’s journey begins, expect puppet dragons, projectile poo and a promise to win a jousting tourney. Hollie Richardson

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He joins Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn and Frank Bruno in a big new series. Plus: the bizarre return of After the Flood. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4

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DS Fia Lucey returns to her hometown and faces her demons in Blackshore. Plus: Gladiators prepare to battle once more. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Four

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The comedian goes paddleboarding with Bongo the tabby in a surprisingly moving new series. Plus, an ‘educational’ Taskmaster spin-off. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Why are there no cat TV shows? David Baddiel – proud owner of Zelda, Tiger, Ron and Pip – rectifies this with a surprisingly moving three-part ode to all things feline. First, he meets fellow kitty fans Jonathan Ross (cat dad to Pads Pikkleson and Maude Ross) and Philippa Perry (cat mum to Kevin). Then, it’s time for a spot of paddleboarding with Bongo the tabby. And will Larry the Downing Street cat – now 18 years old – let Baddiel pick him up? Hollie Richardson

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The chirpy travel guide explores fjords and harvests mussels in a new series. Plus, daft sitcom Piglets returns. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Lorraine Kelly has packed her bikinis and balaclavas to embark on a dreamy three-part voyage across Norway. She’s a chirpy travel guide as she steers the ship herself in Ålesund, the gateway to the fjords, before cracking on with a busy itinerary of floating saunas, kayaking down the River Nid and mussel harvesting. She also explores the concept of friluftsliv: living in and embracing nature. Hollie Richardson

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Stephen Mangan returns to find the Landscape Artist of the Year 2026. Plus: will there be more twists in the Traitors? Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Sky ArtsDerwentwater, known as the “queen of the Lakes”, is home to the world’s biggest colouring pencil – at the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick – and is the starting point for this year’s art competition. Stephen Mangan is back on warming hosting duties, as some artists beg for the sunlight to hit the water as they get to work on their paintings. The first artist is chosen for the semi-finals – along with a wildcard painter – but will you agree with the judges’ decisions? Hollie Richardson

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24 Hours in Police Custody gets exclusive access into the EncroChat investigation. Plus, Jon Richardson causes chaos in the classroom. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4In 2020, authorities cracked the EncroChat phone network used globally by criminals. This hit fly-on-the-wall true-crime series gets exclusive access into Bedfordshire police’s covert investigation – starting at a house in Luton, where a hooded figure pulls a shotgun from their rucksack and fires it. The team hack the messages sent in advance of the shooting, which leads to a hunt for the people involved. Hollie Richardson

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The high-octane finance drama returns with a brilliant new cast. Plus Lucy Worsley hunts a Victorian serial killer. Here’s what to watch this evening

10.40pm, BBC OneGird your loins: the stakes get even higher, and hornier, in TV’s most anxiety-inducing finance drama. Harper (Myha’la) is heading up her own fund while Yasmin (Marisa Abela) is cosying up to MPs, with her new hubby, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), noticeably absent. The shenanigans are bolstered by impressive new cast members Max Minghella, Kiernan Shipka and Charlie Heaton. Hollie Richardson

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Nonnatus House hits the 70s! Plus: Jonathan Pine is finally one of the bad guys in The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, BBC One

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An enemy-to-lovers romance in hit Canadian show Heated Rivalry. Plus: a fresh new look for Casualty on its 40th anniversary. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Atlantic

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Robyn Malcom (After The Party) joins Mark Coles Smith in season two of Origin. Plus: a huge quiz all about telly. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC TwoRobyn Malcolm joins the second series of the slow-burn hit drama about an Indigenous police officer forging his career in Western Australia. It is now the year 2000 but the remote lumber town of Loch Iris is still haunted by events in its past. Jay Swan (Mark Coles Smith) has moved here with his partner Mary (Tuuli Narkle) and finds himself clashing with the ideals and operations of cynical Sgt Paula “Simmo” Simmons (Malcolm). Hollie Richardson

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Dom and Kay finally get stuck into M15 life ... sort of. Plus: Michael Portillo snaps up some ‘sexy’ espadrilles in Spain. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, BBC OneGbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun are back as wannabe intelligence agents Dom and Kay in this likably silly sitcom. The former police community support officers are now proper employees of MI5 – albeit extremely junior in the service. While Kay fends off a white colleague who is a bit too excited to be working with a Black man, Dom is charmed by an agent from the upper floors. Jack Seale

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