PICK OF THE DAY

MasterChef: The Final

8.30PM, BBC1

Seven weeks ago, 56 amateur cooks embarked on the culinary quest of a lifetime. Having endured blood, sweat and tears – and countless minor burns – to see off the competition, just three exceptional contestants remain to face the final showdown: in just three hours, they must produce a trio of courses that will showcase their unique skills and how much they have learned en route. Who will John Torode and Gregg Wallace (right) deem worthy of being crowned MasterChef Champion 2018? Paring knives at the ready.

Gardeners’ World

8PM, BBC2

This week’s hour-long edition sees Monty Don getting to grips with a new project at Longmeadow, as well as adding interest to his borders. Meanwhile, Nick Bailey has tips for giving sheds a makeover for the coming season, Frances Tophill prepares her vegetable plot, and Carol Klein goes weak at the knees for camellias.

The City & The City

9PM, BBC2

Episode two of four finds Gadlem telling Borlu that the investigation into Mahalia Geary’s death has been taken over by the Ul Qoman Militsya. Sent to Ul Qoma in an ‘advisory’ capacity, Borlu soon finds himself reminded of Katrynia; will solving Mahalia’s murder lead him to the truth of his wife’s disappearance?

Episodes

10PM, BBC2

Chuffed that the show’s ratings are up 30 per cent as a result of his ‘exposure’, Matt finds his bubble burst when his ex-wife demands he explains himself to his two sons. Meanwhile, Beverly manages to persuade Carol to leave the house, only for her return to the outside world to backfire – with unexpected repercussions.