Critics’ choice

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories

(STV, 9.15pm-10.15pm)

The new series of the chat show kicks off tonight, but it’s already made headlines, thanks to Piers’ first guest. He’s joined by Mel B, who talks very candidly about being a Spice Girl, dropping the bombshell that she and Geri Horner (nee

Britain’s Most Historic Towns

(Channel 4, 8pm-9pm)

Alice Roberts explores the Georgian era in her home city of Bristol. She takes a horse-drawn carriage ride to explore Clifton’s Georgian architecture, samples some of the backstreet gin that was considered a threat to civilisation, and discovers the story behind the world’s first chocolate factory.

Cardinal: By the Time You Read This (BBC4, 9pm-10.25pm)

Delorme goes to Toronto on Cardinal’s behalf to look into the validity of his theories about his wife’s death. Meanwhile, the fugitive gang members get ever closer to their ultimate goal. Billy Campbell, Karine Vanasse, Kristen Thomson and Deborah Hay star. Halliwell) were more than just bandmates. (Geri subsequently denied it, which could make the Spice Girls’ reunion tour a little awkward). But while that story has already been widely reported, it’s not the only revelation contained in this candid interview. Mel also talks about her battles with drugs and alcohol and her recent divorce.

Miley Cyrus & Billie Eilish at Radio 1’s Big Weekend

(BBC2, 9.30pm-10.30pm)

On Friday, thousands of pop fans made their way to Stewart Park in Middlesbrough for the Radio 1 Big Weekend. Clara Amfo and Greg James present a couple of performances from the main stage - pop queen Miley Cyrus.

Father Ted

(More4, 11.05pm-11.40pm)

Bishop Brennan descends on Craggy Island to investigate rumours that Father Jack has developed the unfortunate habit of sleepwalking in the nude - only to come face to face with his worst fear. Clerical comedy, with Ardal O’hanlon and Dermot Morgan.