The Gilded Age
9pm, Sky Atlantic
Christine Baranski is on the prime of her sport as sharp-tongued, outdated cash matriarch Agnes van Rhijn on this juicy, well-heeled interval drama from Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey, Gosford Park). In Nineteenth-century New York Metropolis, when individuals began making their wealth in new methods – “the Gilded Age” – Agnes and her sister Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon) welcome their niece, Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson – Meryl Streep’s daughter), from rural Pennsylvania. Cue a deadly navigation of society, and figuring out which facet to decide on. Hollie Richardson
The Decade the Wealthy Gained
9pm, BBC Two
After the 2008 crash, banks have been bailed out and Britain fell into austerity because the individuals in energy took choices which have left deep scars. This two-part documentary speaks to outstanding insiders from authorities and finance to recount what occurred.HR
Secrets and techniques of the Krays
9pm, ITV
A collection exploring the rise and fall of the endlessly fascinating and, at instances, queasily glamorised London gangsters. Tonight, the infant steps of Ronnie and Reggie – fairly rightly, the collection doesn’t gloss over the implacable thuggery with which the brothers established their preliminary energy base within the East Finish. Phil Harrison
PEN15
9pm, Sky Comedy
Excruciatingly awkward middle-schoolers Anna and Maya are on the run – and operating straight into bother (AKA boys) – within the climax of season two. Cue sexual trauma, breakups, messy retaliations and, for one of many pair, a primary kiss. A humorous, unhappy, stunning meditation on friendship, and the agonising realisation that it may not final for ever. Ali Catterall
Kings of the Wooden
9pm, Quest
Settle in for some fantastic, heat viewing with this new woodwork collection from the makers of The Restore Store. Every episode sees three individuals nominate a buddy or member of the family who deserves the reward of a bespoke piece of crafted wooden. First up, Alex is requested to make a good looking bench for a selfless midwife. HR
Toast of Tinseltown
10pm, BBC Two
There are some nice character names on this comedy collection: Des Wigwam, Russ Nightlife, Rusty Halloween. Tonight we meet Richard Chickentoss (performed by Matthew Holness) whose masterclass on “the best way to act like a health care provider” wins the titular twit the position of a TV GP. However how lengthy can Toast maintain on to the half, after an unlucky incident with a fan? AC
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