The Planets
9pm, BBC Two
The conclusion of Brian Cox’s tour of the solar system is spellbinding and occasionally bewildering. Here, he is tunnelling into Uranus tonight, explaining the circumstances of the outer planets’ births, the mysteries of Neptune’s rings and their place at the very outer edges of both our galactic neighbourhood and our comprehension. An uplifting series that is a paean to the wonders of the universe, but also a celebration of the nobler urges of humanity: our curiosity and our capacity for exploration. Phil Harrison
The Thames: Britain’s Great River With Tony Robinson
8pm, Channel 5
Tony Robinson reflects on his teenage years working on the docks, and accompanies the Metropolitan police marine unit on patrol in the East End – also attending an emergency call-out to an unexploded bomb. Last in the series (although that’s not because of the bomb). Ali Catterall
Her Majesty’s Cavalry
9pm, ITV
The series about the British army’s Household Cavalry, narrated by Hugh Bonneville, offers light and jovial pro-royal fare – although it is never particularly gripping, nor demanding. Episode four follows Trooper Croker – the first ever female recruit to enter the regiment – as well as her colleagues, who are off training in Canada. Hannah J Davies
Pride Live at the Apollo
10pm, BBC Two
Winnowed from more than 14 series of standup stalwart Live at the Apollo, this is the first of two half-hours celebrating LGBT comedy at the BBC. An unmissable showcase of the funniest bits from stars who have appeared on the show, it features sets from Desiree Burch, Alan Carr, Eddie Izzard and Zoe Lyons. Mike Bradley
Drag SOS
10pm, Channel 4
A liberating new makeover show in which Manchester drag queens the Family Gorgeous tour the UK helping people to “find their inner fabulous”. Their first stop is Dover, where they transform “three ordinary locals” for an extraordinary drag performance. Good sequinned fun, but with a serious side. MB
Warrior
10pm, Sky One
As you might expect from a crime drama “based on an original concept by Bruce Lee”, this is a kickass martial arts extravaganza framed by the exploits of a Chinese immigrant embroiled in the Tong Wars in 1870s San Francisco. Already greenlit for a second season, creator (and real-life karate black belt) Jonathan “Banshee” Tropper’s new gig looks to be a surefire smash hit. MB
Film choice
Wild (Jean-Marc Vallée, 2014) 11.20pm, Film4
Reese Witherspoon makes this account of a 1,100-mile trek along the Pacific Crest trail a compelling journey. Adapted by Nick Hornby from Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, it follows Witherspoon’s Cheryl on a sunbaked, blistery, rain-sodden path of self-discovery. Painful memories and physical exhaustion combine to haunting effect. Paul Howlett
Live sport
World Cup cricket: England v Australia 9.30am, Sky Sports Cricket. Old rivals meet in the group stage match at Lord’s.
World Cup of pool 1.30pm, Sky Sports Action. Day one of the tournament, held at the Morningside Arena in Leicester.
Africa Cup of Nations football: Cameroon v Guinea-Bissau 5.45pm, Eurosport 2. Ghana v Benin follows at 8.45pm.