The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick, C4, 8pm
GET the hankies out for this emotional edition involving a six-year-old terrier who lost a paw after being attacked by another dog. The choices seem to be replacing said paw with a bionic implant or amputating the entire limb. However, Noel suggests a custom-made removable suction cup prosthesis. He also turns his attention to a French bulldog called Dave with a spinal deformity making his life a misery. Plus, Carla and Steve visit the Fitzpatricks with their beloved five-year-old Newfoundland, who’s suffering from persistent lameness.
Find It, Fix It, Drive It, More4, 9pm
HENRY Cole and Sam Lovegrove are back with a new show, this time fixing up vintage vehicles. In this episode they are on the trail of a slice of 1970s two-wheel Americana. Henry believes the 1970s chopper is the next big thing and he’s tracked down a rare and classic British version of the Easy Rider dream – an Uncle Bunt, designed by maverick 1970s British chop builder John Reed. It’s been lying unloved and unwanted in a shed in Lancashire, but Henry plans an epic, full-bling chopper makeover, before taking it to one of the biggest classic car and bike shows in the country.
MotherFatherSon, BBC2, 9pm
WITH no prospect of returning to the role he has spent his life preparing for, Caden feels that he has nothing to live for. He spirals downwards until his equally unhinged companion Orla suggests a suicide pact. Meanwhile, Kathryn learns the dark secrets of Max’s media empire and has a fateful decision to make, and Max weighs the political candidates as the general election looms, but has his judgment been impaired by his son’s illness?
The Bay, STV, 9pm
WITH the Meredith family reeling from Dylan’s death and Sean’s arrest, Lisa is charged with finding his alibi and makes a game-changing discovery. Suspicions are raised about another Morecambe resident’s involvement with the twins and the police rush to find them. Abbie grows closer to newcomer Vincent, while Rob agrees to take on a risky dare. Frustrated by the police investigation, Sean takes matters into his own hands. Starring Morven Christie, Jonas Armstrong, Tracie Bennett and Lindsey Coulson.
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