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The literary journey of Skinner and Mina: Pope & Swift

8pm, Sky Arts

Following in the footsteps of two renowned 18th-century poets who became best friends, Frank Skinner is absurdly passionate about the “brilliant and witty English Catholic” Alexander Pope (at one point, he looks like he might pass out like an overexcited pug while reading ). a quote from the Pope carved into a wooden bench), while Denise Mina is almost, but not quite, obsessed with the “acidic Irish Protestant” Jonathan Swift. Hollie Richardson

Masters in Interior Design with Alan Carr

8pm, BBC One

It’s the children’s week of the interior design competition, where the prize is a contract to set up a stylish cocktail bar. To be in with a chance of winning, they’ll have to impress a bunch of little customers by splitting into teams and taking on a nursery, toddler room and preschool classroom. HR

Holy Land and Us: Our Untold Stories

9pm, BBC Two

Rob Rinder and Sarah Agha co-host this two-part series that attempts to tell the story of the Nakba (Arabic for “catastrophe”) and the establishment of the state of Israel, through their respective Jewish and Palestinian family stories. He also highlights other families, taking a personal approach while maintaining the guidelines of impartiality. Micha Frazer Carroll

The Diplomat

9 p.m., Alibi

More intrigue and problem-solving in Barcelona: A one-night stand through a dating app soon turns into a living nightmare for recently separated vacationer Sadie as she investigates Alba (Serena Manteghi). Meanwhile, there’s a major lead in the mysterious death of bartender Jay Sutherland. And could there be a new romance for Laura (Sophie Rundle)? Ali Catterall

moron

10pm, BBC Three

Tim Renkow in Jerk. Photograph: Olly Courtney/BBC/Roughcut TV

This returning dark comedy remains a conscious attempt to erase all the sentimentality that normally surrounds disabled people on television. This week, James Norton guest stars as an actor trying to control a disabled part. But Tim (creator Tim Renkow) won’t make it easy for him. Phil Harrison

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

10pm, Dave

Never has a studio audience been so moved by a panelist’s anecdote than when Sue Perkins talks about the time she was drunk and rushed to the hospital dressed as a nun. Join Lara Ricote, Jamali Maddix and Josh Jones in this unscripted chat around Davies’ table. HR

Live the sport

Horse Racing: Cheltenham Festival, 1pm, ITV1
The first day of the four-day meeting, featuring last year’s Gold Cup winner Rachael Blackmore.

UEFA Champions League Live Football: Manchester City v RP Leipzig, 7pm, BT Sport 1
The tie for the round of 16. Real Madrid-Liverpool will be on Wednesday at 7pm.

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