Strictly Come Dancing BBC1, 6.30pm
TESS Daly and Claudia Winkleman, both pictured, present as the celebrities take to the dancefloor once again. This week viewers are given the chance to vote for their favourite couples for the first time. As ever, judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood will be offering their own views and waving their scoring paddles. None of the duos will want to be the first to leave, but one of them will be waltzing off into the sunset when the results are announced tomorrow.
Albert: The Power Behind Victoria C5, 8.35pm
PRINCE Albert was a driving force for the early Victorian age and played a massive part in shaping the British monarchy as we know it today This docudrama, narrated by Samantha Bond, reveals the untold story of how the 20-year-old “Pauper Prince” rose from obscurity to be one of the most powerful men in the world. Drawing on private letters, memoirs and historical written accounts, as well as insight from leading historians, it shows how Albert became a driving force behind the Industrial Revolution, but also fought for the welfare of the downtrodden working class. With Victoria revealed as a petulant and tempestuous wife who became increasingly disinterested in her duties as Queen, Albert took on her workload but, as the pressure mounted, he steadily worked himself into an early grave at the age of 42. Gareth David-Lloyd plays Albert, with Olivia Hallinan as Victoria.
Mystery Road BBC4, 9pm & 9.50pm
THE Australian thriller continues, with Jay and Emma’s quest to find the missing young men uncovering a drug connection. They push Shevorne for information and under pressure she admits Reese had a plan to sell the stash at the rodeo. Although she insists she has no idea where they got the drugs from, she does admit to having an idea who stole them – backpacker Eric. Then, in tonight’s second episode, an apparent breakthrough raises fresh questions, while Jay’s temper frays, causing alarm for Emma.
The Jonathan Ross Show ITV, 10.05pm
THE chat show host, pictured, who took part in the second series of The Great Comic Relief Bake Off a few years ago, is joined by Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, as the judging duo talk about the latest series of The Great British Bake Off, currently airing on Channel 4. One of GBBO’s presenters, Noel Fielding, who made his name as part of The Mighty Boosh comedy troupe alongside Julian Barratt and for his role as a team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, also guests. Mo Gilligan, also known as rising social media star Mo the Comedian, makes an appearance, and the guest list is completed by pop singer Olly Murs, who performs his new single, which will be taken from his sixth studio album due for release later this year.
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