Critics’ choice

Endeavour (STV, 8pm-10pm)

When it comes to prestigious drama, they don’t come much bigger than this one, thanks to the history of Inspector Morse, the hugely successful show that preceded it. The key to Endeavour’s success is Shaun Evans’ ability to convince us he could be a young John Thaw,

Call the Midwife (BBC1, 8pm-9pm)

Nurse Crane and Trixie investigate when a mother abandons her children at the clinic, fearing they were being abused or neglected. Her husband admits that she has been behaving strangely lately, and when she is referred to a neurologist by Dr Turner, the truth proves devastating for the whole family.

Only Connect (BBC4, 7pm-7.30pm)

Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as round two losers the Dandies and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition. Among the challenges facing the players is to determine what connects light kiss, snow leopard, American garden, and a fastening with rope. thecouriermagazine despite looking nothing like the much-missed actor did at the same age. Evans is back again for a fifth series, this time comprising of six episodes. The first begins with the auction of a priceless Faberge egg at Lonsdale College. An infamous international thief attempts to steal it, and it’s up to Morse to find the villain.

American Football: Super Bowl LII

(BBC1, 11.15pm-3.50am)

New England Patriots v Philadelphia Eagles (Kick-off 11.30pm). Last year’s contest saw arguably the greatest comeback in NFL history, with the Patriots trailing 28-3 against Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter, but going on to win 34-28 in overtime.

No Escape

(Film4, 9pm-11.05pm)

An American takes a job in an Asian nation and relocates his family overseas. However, no sooner do they arrive then a revolution takes the country by storm. They face a struggle for survival as the new government seeks to eliminate all foreigners. Action thriller, starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell.