OF THE DAY

COMIC RELIEF 7PM, BBC1

★★★★★

Lenny Henry (right), who helped to found Comic Relief way back in 1985, is among the presenters for a night of fun and games aimed at raising much-needed money for good causes at home and across the world. As always, the great and the good of the comedy world have been roped in to help. Among the highlights are a special edition of The Repair Shop with Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Judi Dench, and the pop star Kylie Minogue joining forces with the cast of the hit BBC sitcom Ghosts in a one-off sketch. Dig deep!

GARDENERS’ WORLD 8PM, BBC2

Monty Don shows us how to get plants for free, while Rachel de Thame visits a garden in Kent, where clever planning has allowed the owner to extend the season. There’s more ingenuity in northwest London, where we meet an allotmenteer who grows unusual vegetables and uses them to cook up a storm.

GRAYSON’S ART CLUB 8PM, CH4

A new series for the cheery art show that lifted spirits in the early days of the pandemic. Positive vibes clearly remain high on the agenda as the theme for tonight’s first batch of public submissions is love, and the sunny Bill Bailey is the first guest in the studio. Also popping up is artist Ai Weiwei.

EARTH’S GREAT RIVERS II 9PM, BBC2

A second series of the stunning natural history series that explores the extraordinary animals, landscapes and people who live alongside iconic rivers. It begins in Zambia with the mighty Zambezi, the fourth-longest river in Africa, and one that supports a wonderfully diverse variety of life.