Jane McDonald: Lost in Japan
9pm, Channel 5
Jane McDonald is on holiday again but this trip is a departure from cruise ships. For this series, she travels round Japan, and even if some destinations are predictable (karaoke bars, sumo matches), she approaches the journey with infectious excitement. In the opener, she heads to Tokyo’s Shibuya Sky observation deck and visits Shinto shrines. Phil Harrison
The Reunion
9pm, ITV1
It’s got stars, it’s got gloss, it’s the south of France. Now the soapy thriller reaches new dramatic heights when Max makes a confession to Annabelle. Many whispered conversations and confrontations ensue, along with scenes of extreme torture in a dark car park. Hannah Verdier
Then You Run
9pm, Sky Max
Time for home truths as this fizzy crime thriller reaches its denouement. After Ruth’s near miss, Tara arrives at the hotel, only to be confronted with the discovery that her mum is no longer in charge. And there’s an uncomfortable reality to face about the fate of Orin. PH
Billions
9pm, Sky Atlantic
There’s a boost for the final season of this pacy satire – the return of classic antagonist Axe (Damian Lewis) to face off against the show’s new lord of darkness Mike Prince (Corey Stoll). The latter has an exploitative new scheme to enrich himself yet further. Jack Seale
Rig 45: Murder at Sea
9pm, More4
The occupants of the rig are closing ranks as this darkly engaging Swedish thriller continues. Investigating officers Trevor and Emma ask the Benthos Oil top brass for help but they are uncooperative. Meanwhile, perhaps more understandably, murderer Petra is also proving unpopular. PH
The Power of Parker
9.30pm, BBC One
There are some arresting lines in Sian Gibson and Paul Coleman’s 1990s-set comedy, for example: “I found a kettle full of pills and a faxed copy of my tits.”) In the penultimate episode, Diane (Rosie Cavaliero) and Kath (Gibson) continue to scheme, while Conleth Hill’s Martin vies for the Rotary Club treasurer job. Ali Catterall
Film choice
The Moment: How Sports Changed the World (Tom Jennings, 2023), Amazon Freevee
The 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa was a watershed in the country’s history, four years after the end of apartheid and one year after the first election in which Black people were able to vote. As this new documentary makes clear, it was the symbol of unity Nelson Mandela was looking for as president of a multiracial nation. The sport itself is a bit of a footnote in this potted history, although Springboks past and present contribute their memories – mostly, it’s a reminder of just what a phenomenal human being Mandela was. Simon Wardell
M3GAN (Gerard Johnstone, 2023), 9.55am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
There are seeds of Chucky in this adroit cautionary horror, which takes the demonic doll template and gives it an AI twist. Allison Williams plays Gemma, a toy firm engineer, who has created M3GAN, a fully autonomous robot in the shape of a girl. She has also taken in her newly orphaned niece Cady (Violet McGraw). The robot is programmed to bond with Cady and proves a support as the child grieves – until the increasingly clever machine becomes overly protective. Turn on those parental controls now, folks … SW
Live sport
Premier League Football: Chelsea v Luton, Friday , 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. The promoted side visit London.
