Small Town, Big Riot
9pm, BBC Three
The riot outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Kirkby in 2023 was an uncanny foreshadowing of the disorder that swept Britain this summer. In this gripping two-part documentary, Mobeen Azhar heads to Merseyside to explore the roots of the disturbance. As a result of his probing, a tale of online misinformation and misplaced rage unfolds. It’s a brave piece of journalism, prompting bleakly familiar conclusions about how close to the surface racist violence remains. Phil Harrison
Britain’s Biggest Dig
7.40pm, PBS America
In 2017, in readiness for HS2, archaeologists began excavating thousands of bodies from a former burial ground in London’s Euston. It was, as Prof Alice Roberts and historian Dr Yasmin Khan say, “a unique opportunity” to learn about our Georgian ancestors. In this series opener, they uncover everything from grave robbing to premature burial. Ali Catterall
Mozart: Rise of a Genius
9pm, BBC Two
Mozart goes from getting angry and sticking two fingers up at the establishment to falling in love in the second episode of this fascinating exploration of his life. When his father doesn’t approve of his wife, Constanze, he throws himself into composing and performing. Richard E Grant, Chris Addison and Stephen Fry add illuminating commentary. Hannah Verdier
My Mum, Your Dad
9pm, ITV1
This dating show proves that you can find a whole lot of warmth outside the bikini-and-heels v waxed-chest format of Love Island. This year, it’s no surprise to the parents that their grownup kids are watching, but it hasn’t hampered the action so far. Who’s getting closer this week? HV
We Might Regret This
10pm, BBC Two
As this smart, accomplished sitcom ends, it’s the anniversary of Sam’s death. This prompts responses ranging from Abe’s pass-agg control freakery to Jane’s studied detachment. When Freya arranges a party, the consequences are huge – but the nature of her disability means her capacity to make big, sudden changes is limited. A subtly brilliant conclusion. PH
In My Own Words: Jackie Kay
10.40pm, BBC One
This often revelatory series, in which artists examine their pasts, continues with the poet Jackie Kay. Kay’s background is unusual: she was adopted by a Glaswegian couple and has early memories of attending communist marches. From there, it’s a warmly told tale encompassing a motorcycle accident, literary success and political activism. PH
Live sport
Snooker: British Open, 12.45pm, ITV4 Day one of the tournament.
