PICK OF THE DAY

Ripper Street

9PM, BBC2

There’s a distinctly melancholy air as the fifth and final series of this period crime drama begins. Picking up events where series four left off, tears flow as Bennet Drake is laid to rest following his murder by Nathaniel (Jonas Armstrong). Meanwhile, ‘fugitive offenders’ Reid, Susan and Jackson (Matthew Macfadyen, MyAnna Buring and Adam Rothenberg, right) hide beneath London’s streets as even more trouble brews above; none other than Jedidiah Shine (Joseph Mawle) has been called into H Division, both to cover Reid in his absence – and hunt him down.

Curious Creatures

6.30PM, BBC2

Both entertaining and educational for all the family, this new ten-part panel show could run and run. Hosted by Kate Humble, it sees two teams, captained by wildlife experts Chris Packham and Lucy Cooke, competing across a variety of rounds that test their knowledge of the animal kingdom to the limit.

Horizon: 10 Things You Need To Know About The Future

8PM, BBC2

Will eternal life ever be possible? Will a cure for cancer be found? Will a robot steal your job? Will we ditch fossil fuels, or drive flying cars? Will the human race even survive? Mathematician Hannah Fry explores how life could change in the future, with the help of experts and surprise guests.

Fearless

9PM, ITV

In episode two of this six-part drama, Kevin discovers that his new-found liberty comes with strings attached when he is bombarded with abuse, even from his own family. But when new evidence comes to light, Emma is appalled – what is her latest client keeping from her? Meanwhile, a local MP proves an unlikely hero in Emma and Kevin’s hour of need.