What to watch

Arts Front Row Late BBC TWO, 11.05PM; NOT BBC SCOTLAND

 Fans of darkly recognisable dystopian fiction get a treat as Mary Beard talks to author Margaret Atwood about The Testaments, her highly anticipated (and Booker Prize shortlisted) sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.

Comedy Scarborough BBC ONE, 9.30PM

There’s no denying that Benidorm creator Derren Litten’s new comedy is lovingly conceived with even the broadest moments ringing emotionally true. Tonight’s episode sees a fed up Lisa Marie (Harriet Webb) reaching the end of her tether at the salon, while Marion (Stephanie Cole) has some advice for Mike (Jason Manford).

Documentary Inside the Vatican BBC TWO, 9.00PM; NOT BBC SCOTLAND

This two-part series which looks at life in Vatican City features everyone from the palace gardeners to the nuns running the canteen. The opening episode’s main concern is the build-up to Easter, and there are some lovely contributions from baritone Mark Spyropoulos, the first Englishman to sing in the Sistine Chapel Choir since the reformation. For all the talk of access, Pope Francis remains frustratingly just out of sight, although there is an interesting discussion over his “radical” take on the papacy.

Music Fleetwood Mac Night BBC FOUR, FROM 8.00PM

As summer slides into autumn, why not spend an evening wallowing with that most sunshine-drenched of bands, Fleetwood Mac. Kicking off with A Musical

History, in which famous fans examine the band’s appeal, the night continues with a fascinating profile of singer Christine Mcvie, before concluding with

Don’t Stop, a comprehensive documentary of the breakouts and break-ups.

Sport

Rugby World Cup 2019 ITV, FROM 10.25AM

The ninth Rugby World Cup gets under way in Japan. New Zealand’s formidable All Blacks begin as favourites, although England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland look set to mount strong bids for the title. The opening ceremony is followed by the first match (11.30am), where the home fans will be expecting a winning start against Russia in Tokyo.