Jordan North discusses the reality of vaping.

9pm, BBC Three

Vaping was sold to us as a way of quitting smoking – but with one in seven of the UK’s 18-24-year-olds vaping in 2023, and half of them having never smoked a cigarette before, the government’s recent announcement of a ban on disposable vapes was mostly welcomed. But what about illegal vapes? Presenter (and vaper) Jordan North informs us that recent research has found that 29% of them contain lead. He faces some hard truths about his habit. Hollie Richardson

Ambulance

9pm, BBC One

The latest report from the North West Ambulance Service sheds light on the unexpected impact the failing NHS is having on its employees. As the number of calls increase, newcomer call handler Sairah experiences intense emotional challenges. And while studying to become a paramedic, Asher sees a reflection of her own struggles in a patient’s difficult life.

Bring the Drama

9pm, BBC Two

The last installment of Bill Bailey’s acting competition is a mix of discomfort and endearing moments. The panel has selected three excellent contestants (who are all incredibly likable, making it hard to choose just one) and all must deliver a monologue which will be shown to a group of professionals in the industry. Will this opportunity catch the attention of any agents?

Going behind the scenes with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

9pm, Sky Arts

The creation of an exceptional orchestral performance is still in progress, with woodwind and percussion leading the way. Conductor Edward Gardner takes an unconventional approach to achieve the ideal sound, even if it means positioning the trumpets away from the audience. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is gearing up for the 2023/24 season’s opening, featuring Mahler’s powerful Symphony No 2, also known as “Resurrection”. Kayleigh Dray

Naked Attraction

10pm, Channel 4

Of course you’re pretending not to watch it, but you might just happen to be walking past the TV when Anna Richardson unleashes her latest array of stitch-free characters. Hairdresser Anthony fills the lovable slot, while Jane, a women’s empowerment coach with a penchant for astrology brings the feist. Hannah Verdier

The criminal known as the Green River Killer is my uncle.

12.10am, Channel 4

During the 1980s and 1990s, Gary Ridgway murdered a minimum of 49 women in the northwestern United States. This documentary interviews members of his family to address the difficult question of what it is like to have a familial connection to a serial killer. Phil Harrison.

Film choice

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All of Us Strangers (Andrew Haigh, 2024), Disney+

Andrew Haigh’s latest film is already a strong contender for the best of the year. It tells an emotionally complex tale of regret and redemption, woven with elements of fable. The main character, Adam, played brilliantly by Andrew Scott, is a introverted gay screenwriter who lives alone in a tower block. To find inspiration, he returns to his childhood home where he encounters the ghosts of his parents, who tragically died in a car crash when he was 12. Along the way, he also meets Harry, played by Paul Mescal, and the two begin a tentative romance. Through these experiences, Adam is able to come out of his shell and reflect on his past, his sexuality, and his present. While heart-wrenching, the film leaves viewers with a sense of hope.

Source: theguardian.com