Those who knew Nelson Mandela tell his remarkable story in a three-part series airing tonight. Dali Tambo, son of anti-apartheid activist Oliver Tambo, helps narrate this compelling documentary about Mandela and the global struggle for his freedom. Featuring archive interviews and footage, the series includes insights from Mandela's close adviser Barbara Masekela, his prison guard Christo Brand, and Steve Biko's son Nkosinathi. The first episode rewinds to the horrors of apartheid in the 1960s and the events leading to Mandela's imprisonment. Exiled singer Miriam Makeba inspired musicians like Gil Scott-Heron and Bob Marley to join the cause.
Outrageous
This juicy drama about the aristocratic Mitford sisters, which aired on U&Drama last year, gets a second chance on BBC One at 10.30pm. Starting in 1931 at the family home of Swinbrook, Nancy (Bessie Carter) wonders if her boyfriend will propose, while younger sister Diana (Joanna Vanderham) meets Oswald Mosley (Joshua Sasse).
Tiger Island
In the second and final wild trip to a river island in Nepal, monsoon season is changing tiger behaviour. As they become more active at night, the team uses thermal cameras to get close. It is genuinely joyous to see them experience this: "It is incredible to be stared at by a tiger like that."
The Mother of All Cons
Following a cancelled funeral, the coroner's inquest finds that Megan Bhari passed away from fatty liver disease, with no mention of a tumour. Jean's house of cards crumbles in the concluding part of this shocking true story of an online scam.
Little Disasters
Hollywood's Diane Kruger stars as the infuriatingly "perfect" mum Jess in this adaptation of Sarah Vaughan's thriller. When doctor friend Liz (Jo Joyner) rings social services on her, secrets are slowly revealed.
Death Valley
On the hottest Saturday of the year, Clarke finds his old boss dead in the gents at the police station. The building is now a crime scene, but with rule-breaking officers on a rehab course, Janie must find the culprit. "I'll have this solved by teatime," swears Chapel.
Film Choice
The Big Chill, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Greats: A group of college friends reunite for a pal's funeral in Lawrence Kasdan's 1983 drama. A bravura cast including Glenn Close, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, and Mary Kay Place run the gamut of confusion, despair, regret, and hope.
Boiling Point, midnight, Channel 4: Director Philip Barantini and actor Stephen Graham use the single-shot technique in this nerve-shredding restaurant drama. Graham's head chef Andy faces pressure from a health inspection, difficult customers, sloppy staff, and his old boss.
Live Sport
Women's Prem Rugby Union: Gloucester-Hartpury v Ealing, 1.30pm, TNT Sports 1. The first semi-final, followed by Saracens v Exeter at 4.15pm.
