Great canal trips

8 p.m., Canal 4

Sheila Hancock and Gyles Brandreth are once again taking the UK waterways for this two-part special exploring the Staffordshire canals. In tonight’s opening episode, the couple try to navigate the winding Caldon Canal, before heading to the Trent and Mersey Canal, where they explore the history of Stoke Pottery. At the Cheddleton Flint Mill, Brandreth pays homage to one of his favorite local writers, Arnold Bennett, while Hancock tours the former home of one of his favorite ceramists, Clarice Cliff. Ammar Kalia

Scotland: a year in nature

7 p.m., channel 5

Summer has finally arrived in Scotland for this episode of the breathtaking nature series. Two white tailed eagles become fiercely competitive while learning to fly on the West Coast. Meanwhile, near the Cairngorms, a family of efficient beavers set out to build a dam in search of otters. AK

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr

9 p.m., channel 5

Andrew Marr tackles perhaps the most recognizable name in modern art in this week’s episode of his art history series: Pablo Picasso. Marr recounts the heartbreaking inspiration behind Picasso’s Weeping Woman – a fragmented portrait that helped make his Cubist style notorious. AK

The world of gardeners

9:30 p.m., BBC Two

Here’s one for the #PeoniesPosse: Nick Bailey visits a Worcestershire garden where these Insta floral influencers take center stage. Meanwhile, Adam Frost plants shady borders and demonstrates how to make a planter for growing herbs and vegetables, and Kate Bradbury lures wild visitors to her city oasis. Ellen e jones

Canadian hits on the BBC

9:30 p.m., BBC Four

Still operating slightly at an angle to its American neighbor, Canada has produced many of the most distinctive musical voices of the rock age. And most of them have found their way to the BBC at some point. Expect to hear from Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Arcade Fire, Neil Young, and more. Phil harrison

The last step

10 p.m., Canal 4

Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdecombe deliver yet another brilliant and satirical glimpse of the week’s biggest news, intertwined with an ongoing glimpse of the Tokyo Paralympics. Guests in the studio this week are top notch: actor / comedian Aisling Bea and presenter / conductor Nadiya Hussain. Jack Seale

Choice of films

Bill & Ted Face the Music (Dean Parisot, 2020) Sky Cinema Premiere, 9:30 a.m., 8 p.m.
With the same writers as the original films, Dean Parisot passionately revisits rock dudes (Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves) – now with additional girls – is familiar but fun. The plot that travels through time and saves the universe isn’t much of a jerk, but it’s really great to see them again. Simon wardell

Sporty choice

Tennis: Wimbledon 2021 All England Club third round singles coverage. 11am, BBC Two

Football: UEFA Euro 2020 Coverage of the opening quarter-final, followed by another. 4:30 p.m., BBC One

Cricket: Yorkshire Vikings vs. Lancashire Lightning North Division explosion match. 6:15 p.m. Sky Sports Main Event