PICK OF THE DAY

The Greatest Tomb On Earth

8PM, BBC2

This fascinating one-off documentary follows historian Dan Snow (right), scientist Albert Lin and anthropologist Alice Roberts as they explore the vast tomb of China’s first emperor, famously guarded by the Terracotta Warriors; new findings at the site are yielding astonishing new information about the country’s origins. With the help of cutting-edge technology, forensic science, ancient texts and expert analysis and opinion, the trio investigate a series of extraordinary discoveries that look set to rewrite history. Exciting times indeed.

Child Genius v Celebrities: SU2C Special

8PM, CH4

Richard Osman asks the questions for this Stand Up To Cancer special in which four brainbox celebrities – Rachel Riley, Alan Carr, Aisling Bea and Krishnan Guru-Murthy – take on four of the leading competitors from Child Genius in subjects including spelling, maths and general knowledge.

Tutankhamun

9PM, ITV

It’s 1905, and archaeologist Howard Carter (Max Irons), a genius and loner with no time for romance – ‘People just get in the way,’ he tells a dejected admirer – is in Egypt, seeking a royal tomb he believes is lying undiscovered at the heart of the Valley of the Kings. This visually impressive new series follows his quest to unearth it.

The Crystal Maze SU2C Celebrity Special

9PM, CH4

Rio Ferdinand, Jonnie Peacock, Josh Widdicombe, Michelle Keegan and Sara Cox tackle the Aztec, Medieval, Future and Industrial zones in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, as Stephen Merchant takes the reins for a one-off edition of the cult game show, formerly hosted by Richard O’Brien.