FOUR OF THE BEST

Once Upon a Time in Iraq BBC2, 9pm

The story of the battle for Fallujah is told through the eyewitness accounts of journalists, soldiers and civilians. Reporter Dexter Filkins and photographer Ashley Gilbertson were embedded with US Marines, with Gilberston revealing how the decision to capture an image of an Iraqi sniper changed not only his life but the lives of the soldiers with him. Fallujah resident Nidhal Abed talks about the fateful moment when she left her home to take her son to the doctors just a few streets away.

Paramedics: Britain’s Lifesavers Channel 4, 9pm

As the UK enters its fourth week of lockdown, West Midlands Ambulance Service comes to the aid of the staff of care homes, who are feeling forgotten as the virus claims the lives of so many residents. It falls on crews like Julie and Adam to provide help and reassurance. Back in the control centre, Irum has had fast-track training and is plunged into the stark realities of her new role, while a national minute’s silence for NHS and care workers holds a particular significance for her.

Long Lost Family Special: Born Without Trace – What Happened Next STV, 9pm

Two years ago, 20 foundlings from across the UK, united in their hope of finding birth relatives, were brought together for this series. With the help of DNA and detective work, the expert team helped them find the answers they had been looking for. However, these answers are not always the end of the story. In this show, Long Lost Family regulars Davina Mccall and Nicky Campbell catch up with three foundlings to find out how their lives have changed since they discovered the truth about their pasts. Viewers also see how their new relationships are developing. Remarkable new revelations come to light and there are still more relatives to meet. Have a box of hankies on standby. You may need them.

The Confessions of Thomas Quick Channel 4, 10pm

In a high-security psychiatric clinic sits Thomas Quick, Sweden’s most notorious serial killer. A misfit loner who openly confessed to a range of crimes, his story has haunted the Swedish nation for more than 20 years. However, new evidence – including testimony from the man himself – has taken this story in an even more disturbing direction. With full access to Quick, Brian Hill’s film is a chilling documentary that uncovers a dark tale of murder.