The Count of Monte Cristo

9pm, BBC Four

Hot on the heels of last year’s ludicrous Jeremy Irons and Sam Claflin adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel comes this four-part French-language version. It takes the enjoyable romp that was the 2024 movie adaptation, then turns it into TV by splitting it into four episodes. By the end of the first instalment, our hero Edmond is attempting a prison break. Alexi Duggins

Blankety Blank

6.25pm, BBC One

Bradley Walsh barely controls another intensely low-scoring edition of the vintage word-matching quiz. When they’re not waving furiously from a revolving dais, the contestants seek help from Joe Marler, Sue Perkins, Trevor Nelson, Josh Pugh, Tasha Ghouri and Sara Barron, none of whom is the slightest use. Jack Seale

Secret Africa: Into the Wild

7pm, Channel 4

The final leg … Secret Africa: Into the Wild on Channel 4.…