Comic Relief: Funny for Money
7pm, BBC One
It’s that time of year again – the fundraising marathon returns, packed with sketches, heart-tugging stories and downright bizarre moments. And this is its 40th anniversary! Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond and AJ Odudu are among the night’s hosts, with Strictly, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise some of the shows getting the comic treatment. Hollie Richardson
Unreported World
7.30pm, Channel 4
This investigation into the rise of institutions in South Africa dedicated to using military methods to instil discipline in teenagers focuses on the Rising Stars Generation camp. Run by 25-year-old Prince Motlou, its practices including corporal punishment and making children march for hours in the heat without water. Alexi Duggins
Gardeners’ World
8pm, BBC Two
With glimmers of sunshine finally arriving in the UK, it’s OK to get excited about things such as jewel garden borders again – which is exactly what Monty Don is doing this week. Over in Carmarthenshire, Sue Kent is harnessing the Welsh weather to grow some veg. HR
One Question
8pm, Channel 4
Claudia Winkleman hosts the high-stakes, high-concept quiz, where only one question stands between contestants and £100,000. This time, father and son Duncan and William compete alongside twins Teresa and Maddy. Ali Catterall
Hacks
9pm, Sky Max
The tour rolls on, now managed by Marcus. But when Deborah meets an old comedy rival and finds her selling shoes for a living, she is forced to agonise over how being a good parent and successful comic don’t always go hand in hand. Cue Ava stepping up like a surrogate daughter for a touching pep talk. Alexi Duggins
The Last Leg
10pm, Channel 4
Fabulously dressed artist Grayson Perry and football-mad comedian Maisie Adam join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to dissect yet another chaotic week that has featured more if-you-don’t-laugh-you’ll-cry moments from our world leaders. Hopefully, there’ll be a good story in there, too ... please? HR
Film choice
Birdy, 6am, 3.55pm, Sky Cinema Greats
A neglected entry in the slew of Vietnam war movies released in the 1980s, Alan Parker’s drama is an affecting tale of childhood friendship and trauma, with a cracking Peter Gabriel score. Nicolas Cage throws his all into the role of injured US soldier Al (he even had two teeth extracted to simulate his character’s facial injury), who visits his childhood best mate, mute war veteran Birdy (Matthew Modine), in a military psychiatric facility. Flashbacks to their teenage scrapes in Philly, and Birdy’s escalating obsession with birds and flying, offer clues to his breakdown. Simon Wardell
Sweet Sue, 11.15pm, BBC Two
On this evidence, Leo “son of Mike” Leigh is clearly a chip off the old block. The lives of working-class people are made complex, vital and tragic in his comedy drama following party-shop owner Sue (Maggie O’Neill). She’s had her troubles, but things start to look up after she meets strong, silent biker Ron at her brother’s funeral. Sadly, he’s silent because he’s bottled up emotionally, and also has a fraught relationship with his influencer son Anthony (Harry Trevaldwyn). O’Neill is terrific as a woman up for fun but too self-assured to play nursemaid to inadequate men. SW
Live sport
Athletics: World Indoor Championships 10.15am, BBC Two. Day one from Nanjing, China.
World Cup football: England v Albania 7pm, ITV1. A Group K qualifier at Wembley.
