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Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me

9 p.m., BBC One
This inspiring film follows Chris Hoy as he formulates a constructive and provocative response to his terminal cancer diagnosis. Glasgow: The Tour de Four is a cycle race which has surpassed its £1million fundraising target for charity and proves that a medical prognosis doesn’t have to be the end all be all. Celebrity friends including Andy Murray and Jason Kenny are there to lend a hand. Phil Harrison

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025

7 p.m., BBC One
Salford’s annual MediaCity sporting extravaganza is back, and the line-up is likely to be dominated by two events: the Women’s Euro and the Ryder Cup. Golfer Rory McIlroy is the favorite for the main prize, but the Lionesses are strong contenders for the team of the year award. Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Clare Balding present. PH

Inside Baileys at Christmas

8 p.m., Channel 4 Like family arguments and toys without batteries, Baileys is synonymous with Christmas. Will the brand’s new Terry’s Chocolate Orange fragrance catch on or be relegated to the back of the closet? This behind-the-scenes special finds out. Ali Catterall

Persuasion: Reading with Monica Dolan

8 p.m., BBC Four
It’s been a bumper year for Jane Austen fans, with television and radio celebrating the author’s 250th birthday. Here’s the perfect signoff: Monica Dolan narrating Austen’s last completed novel. It’s beautifully filmed, as we hear Anne Elliot’s story, quiet but insightful. Hollie Richardson

Steve Backshall’s Royal Arctic Challenge

8:30 p.m., ITV1
“It’s the best place on the planet for a great adventure.” Conservationist Steve Backshall traces King Charles’ journey to the Canadian Arctic in 1975 in this gripping documentary. There is a search for polar bears, ancient icebergs, dog sledding and ice hole diving. But first, he sits down with the king to talk. HOUR

Daddy issues

9 p.m., BBC Three

A final double bill of this obscene but often moving comedy. After the death of his father, Malcolm (David Morrissey) lives up to the series’ title. Meanwhile, Catherine (Sharon Rooney) goes on a rampage upon her release from prison, and Gemma (Aimee Lou Wood) finally gets a job interview. Hannah J Davies