Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad (STV, 8pm)
The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh and his son Barney return for a second series as they embark on another road trip across America together. This time, the actor and his son arrive in Ohio, where they head for Dayton, the birthplace of
aviation, before the pair attend a rodeo that evening.
Farage: The Man Who Made Brexit (C4, 9pm)
With Brexit looming (for real this time, after a couple of false starts), director Christian Trumble brings us a profile of the man many people believe is responsible for the UK leaving the EU, Nigel Farage. He’s one of Britain’s most divisive politicians but this documentary, which was filmed over five months, initially finds him riding high after his Brexit Party’s historic success in May 2019’s European elections. However, as Britain heads into December’s general election, the poll ratings start to plummet.
White House Farm (STV, 9pm)
Whether viewers remember the shocking murder case at the heart of this drama, have turned to the internet to research it following the opening episode or are learning about it as White House Farm unfolds, this series is making for gripping viewing. That’s due not just to the horrifying true story but also the script and strong performances from Freddie Fox, Mark Addy and Stephen Graham (even if the latter’s Welsh accent has got a mixed reception from viewers).
Spy in the Wild (BBC1, 9pm)
Natural history documentary in which spy cameras camouflaged as various creatures go undercover in the animal world, getting up close and personal to film their behaviour. This time, cameras follow snow monkeys in the mountains of Japan, as they gather at steaming hot thermal pools to bathe and socialise. Elsewhere in the cool mountains of Mexico, cameras capture a spectacular gathering of billions of monarch butterflies.
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