WW2: The Battle of Stalingrad (C5, 8pm)

A LOOK at how Hitler calculated that to fight on long enough to fulfil his aim of eradicating Europe’s Jews he needed to capture and secure the oil fields of the Caucasus, and to do that he had to take Stalingrad. There is also a look at how the US rebuilt its navy and took itself from the 18th-ranked army in the world to be second only to the Soviet Union, a tale of ingenuity and enterprise that turned the vast resources of America into the numbers that could win a war.

Prince Albert: A Victorian Hero

Revealed (C4, 8pm)

QUEEN Victoria’s husband Prince Albert was largely remembered as a VIP whose untimely death at the age of 42 inspired much mourning. Initially viewed with suspicion and hostility by the British public and dismissed by parliament, he faced an uphill struggle to carve out a role and be taken seriously. However, new research suggests he played a major part in shaping Victorian Britain. With access to his private papers in the Royal Archives and many photos, Professor Saul David examines Albert’s influence on British culture, governmental policy and international relations.

Below the Surface (BBC4, 9pm)

AS the gripping Danish thriller draws to a close, SP and Simon finally have a lead on the whereabouts of June’s phone. Meanwhile, Philip is told that the hostages have been booby-trapped with Yusuf threatening to press the trigger. The latest series is wrapped up at 9.45pm as the ferry docks in Provestenen. Beate greets Philip, who sees June running after Rami in the distance. Grabbing a gun, he tracks them down to a dockside warehouse.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (STV, 9.10pm)

ONE of the best quiz shows on the box is back for a new run, though the top prize could do with a little tweaking. Given the fact the series is now 21 years old, you’d think the cash would be closer to £1.7 million due to inflation. But that aside, it’s still a hefty sum for lucky players to take home, if they have the skill and nerve to go the distance. Since Chris Tarrant left the show a few years ago, many though that was that, but Jeremy Clarkson has done a terrific job in his place, and this week he returns as the acerbic host. As ever, contestants have lifelines, including Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend and 50-50 available if they get stuck.

Casualty (BBC1, 9.10pm)

ETHAN struggles to cope in the aftermath of the incident at the market, and decides to throw himself into his work. When Theo, an old friend from university, arrives at the emergency department with his daughter Effie, who has cystic fibrosis, Ethan puts himself on the line to give her a chance. After the loss of his mother, Rash decides to delay his return to work, but soon finds himself helping a mother and baby in desperate need of care.