Kieran Hodgson performs Andrew on this unusual comedy, which he additionally wrote. Plus: a documentary for these in mourning for Doc Martin. Right here’s what to look at this night
Prince Andrew: The Musical
9pm, Channel 4
Determined tv or a piece of provocative artwork? You determine, because the story of Prince Andrew’s downfall is performed out on this weird musical manufacturing, beginning with that notorious interview with Emily Maitlis (Emma Sidi). Kieran Hodgson, who additionally wrote the present, performs the prince who can't sweat, whereas Baga Chipz is Margaret Thatcher, Harry Enfield is Tony Blair and Munya Chawawa is King Charles.HR
Antiques Roadshow Christmas Particular: Toys and Childhood
8pm, BBC One
From teddybears to Teletubbies, timeless toys are investigated in tonight’s Christmas particular. Cherished childhood equivalent to marionettes made by prisoners of battle and Star Wars collectible figurines steal the limelight, and Fiona Bruce joins fanatical toy collector Jonathan Ross. Danielle De Wolfe
Farewell Doc Martin
8.30pm, ITV
After 10 seasons, the ultimate episode of Doc Martin aired on Christmas Day. For these already struggling withdrawal, right here’s a concentrated hit of Clunesian context: a complete behind-the-scenes doc monitoring the quirky Cornwall-set drama’s evolution from reworked movie character spinoff to shock international fan favorite. Graeme Advantage
Marie Antoinette
9pm, BBC Two
From The Favorite author Deborah Davis (though this takes a a lot straighter tone), right here’s an extravagant eight-part drama about France’s notorious teenage queen. It begins with Marie Antoinette swapping the consolation of her Austrian dwelling for the palpably frosty French court docket, the place she meets her insipid husband-to-be, Louis XVI. HR
John Bishop’s Finish of Yr Present
9.35pm, ITV
At the beginning of this yr, Bishop’s present efficiently combined topical standup – somewhat extra barbed than his chummy manner would possibly counsel – with celeb chat. Forward of season two, this particular rounds up the occasions of 2022, with Ian McKellen and footballer Beth Mead among the many particular friends. Jack Seale
Planet Intercourse with Cara Delevingne
11pm, BBC Three
Delevingne swaps intercourse for the science of affection on this episode. Falling asleep in an MRI scanner, assembly a lady who's marrying a personality from The Sims and visiting a Mexican love resort are on the agenda. She additionally investigates the professionals and cons of throupling.Hannah Verdier
Movie alternative
Desperately Looking for Susan (Susan Siedelman, 1985), 10.55pm, BBC Two
It’s Madge Evening on the Beeb, so together with archive efficiency footage and behind-the-scenes documentary Fact Or Dare comes considered one of Madonna’s few appearing successes. In Susan Siedelman’s 1985 New York comedy thriller, she’s truly not on display as a lot as Rosanna Arquette, who performs sad New Jersey housewife Roberta, intrigued by girl-about-town Susan (Madonna). When she is mistaken for the errant Susan, Roberta is thrown right into a homicide caper, whereas riffing off the singer’s soon-to-be-iconic picture. Simon Wardell
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