Lucy Worsley returns with another engaging history lesson in Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution on BBC Two at 9pm. In this two-part series, she offers the British perspective, or as she calls it, “the untold version,” of the American Revolution. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the first episode begins in New York, where George Washington read out “the ultimate breakup letter.” It then examines the events of King George III’s reign that led to this historic moment.
Other Highlights
Canal Boat Diaries
At 7pm on U&Yesterday, narrowboat vlogger Robbie Cumming continues his soothing exploration of the UK’s inland waterways. In this opening double bill, he travels from Llangollen in north Wales to Cheshire, carefully navigating the vertiginous Pontcysyllte aqueduct and taking time to play his acoustic guitar.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
At 8pm on BBC Two, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 kicks off with highlights including a new English shrub rose named after David Beckham and a Saatchi Gallery garden inspired by Matisse’s The Dance. The show is held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for five days in May, with the whole district filled with fantastic floral arrangements.
Virgin Island
At 9pm on Channel 4, the cast continues their quest to overcome anxiety, self-loathing, and societal pressure to find their sensual comfort zone. In the penultimate phase, Alex and Joy reach a new milestone, Jason commits to individual therapy with Aisha, and Ellen opens up further.
Euphoria
At 9pm on Sky Atlantic, the grubby but addictive drama nears its endgame. Rue may have been left for dead, Nate faces gangsters, and Cassie’s role in Antony and Cleopatra could be life-changing.
This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist
At 11pm on BBC Two, the final part of this real-life thriller explores one of the most complex bombs the FBI has ever dealt with. Those involved recall the case as 100 agents closed in on John Birges Sr and his former daughter-in-law, Kelli Cooper.
Film Choice
Destroyer (Karyn Kusama, 2018), 11.45pm, BBC Two. Nicole Kidman delivers a gripping performance as Erin Bell, an alcoholic cop and bad mother forced to revisit a 17-year-old undercover FBI operation into a bank robbery gone wrong. The plot teases cause and effect as Bell pursues escaped criminal Silas (Toby Kebbell) with little regard for procedure.
Live Sport
Premier League football: Arsenal v Burnley at 6.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event. Bournemouth v Man City is on Tuesday at 7pm.
