Critics’ choice

Poldark

(BBC1, 9pm-10pm)

Ross makes his maiden speech in Parliament, and is reunited with an older Geoffrey Charles. While her husband is in London, Demelza has to deal with the fall-out from a failing mine and a broken-hearted Drake. Dwight and Caroline

The Handmaid’s Tale (Channel 4, 9pm-10.15pm)

Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Centre, and Nick struggles with his new assignment. Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Amanda Brugel, Ann Dowd and Max Minghella star.

Nigel Kennedy Plays Bach & Gershwin: BBC Biggest Weekend

(BBC4, 7pm-8pm)

The violinist performs a concert of pieces by Bach and Gershwin at Scone Palace near Perth, accompanied by members of the Kennedy Band and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. thecouriermagazine have a daughter, but their happiness is short-lived after a shocking diagnosis. Ossie is told a terrible secret by a dying parishioner, and hopes to trade the information to George, who is seeking a way to reclaim his lost political power by buying land he can corruptly control. Rebecca Front (The Thick of It) guest stars.

MOTD Live: FIFA World Cup 2018

(BBC1, 12.10pm-3.30pm)

England v Panama (Kick-off 1.00pm). Gary Lineker presents coverage of both sides’ second Group G match, taking place at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia. With analysis from Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand, and commentary by Guy Mowbray and Danny Murphy.

999: What’s Your Emergency?

(More4, 10pm-11.05pm)

This edition explores the challenges that inevitably come with the end of life, and how the emergency services havetolearntocopewhen dealing with death on a daily basis. In Warrington, paramedics arrive at the home of a man having a suspected cardiac arrest.