Stage and screen legends Judi Dench and Ian McKellen reunite for a heartwarming and mischievous chat in the return of Tea With Judi Dench on Sky Arts at 9pm. The show, which features Dench's potty-mouthed parrot Sweetheart, sees McKellen recall their first meeting during a 1967 play and how Dench helped him overcome stage fright. The pair share anecdotes about Ann Summers knickers, discuss Dench's deteriorating eyesight, and watch a clip from the film Cats, with Dench admitting, "I was frightful in the film."
More TV Highlights: Millionaire Hot Seat and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
On ITV1 at 7.30pm, Millionaire Hot Seat returns with a new season of the accelerated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Six new hopefuls take on the tighter format, which leaves no room for doubt as they climb the money ladder. A wrong answer on a multiple-choice question means elimination.
At 8pm on BBC One, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is narrated by Rebus star Richard Rankin. The annual event at Edinburgh Castle adopts the theme "A Call to Gather," featuring Highland dancers, a ceremonial performance from the RAF's King's Colour Squadron, international music, and plenty of bagpipes.
Fred Sirieix's New Travel Series and Other Programmes
Channel 4 at 8pm sees Fred Sirieix embark on a luxurious new travel series, Fred's Ultimate Hotels, starting in Marrakech. He checks into the exclusive Royal Mansour hotel, where he tries his hand at being general manager, experiencing impeccable personal service and opulent hammams. He also explores local souks and takes a hot-air balloon ride.
At 8pm on U&Alibi, My Life Is Murder features a lawyer killed at an elite pub quiz. Investigator Alexa Crow and sidekick Madison go undercover to mingle with wealthy suspects, who are competitive and have a shared history, making the case challenging.
Channel 4 at 9pm airs 24 Hours in A&E from Queen's medical centre in Nottingham. Claire arrives after collapsing during a run, and while her case seems straightforward, doctor David spots something troubling in a routine blood test result.
Film Choice and Live Sport
On Sky Sci-Fi at 7pm, The Fifth Element (1997) is the film choice. Directed by Luc Besson, it stars Bruce Willis as a cabby in 23rd-century New York who meets Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), the "ultimate warrior" created to defeat an evil entity. With costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier, the film is noted for its flair and wit.
For live sport, the Snooker British Open first round airs on Channel 5 at 12.30pm from the Centaur in Cheltenham.
