TV Tonight: Chris Hoy talks about his cancer diagnosis | television

Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me

9pm, BBC One
This inspiring film follows Chris Hoy as he formulates a constructive and defiant response to his terminal cancer diagnosis. GLASGOW: The Tour de Four is a bike ride that smashed the £1m fundraising target for charity, proving that a medical diagnosis doesn’t have to be the end all. Famous friends, including Andy Murray and Jason Kenney, are on hand to help. Phil Harrison

BBC Sports Personality of 2025

7pm, BBC One
MediaCity’s annual sporting extravaganza is back in Salford, and the line-up is likely to be dominated by two events: the Women’s European Championships and the Ryder Cup. Golfer Rory McIlroy is favorite to win the main prize, but the Lionesses are in strong contention for Team of the Year. Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Claire Balding are in attendance. pH

Inside Baileys at Christmas

8pm on Channel 4 Like family arguments and battery-less toys, Baileys is synonymous with Christmas. Will the brand’s new Terry’s Chocolate Orange flavor stick or be pushed to the back of the cupboard? This special finds out behind the scenes. Ali Catterall

Persuasion: Reading with Monica Dolan

8pm, BBC 4
It’s been a busy year for Jane Austen fans, as television and radio celebrated the author’s 250th birthday. Here’s the perfect signature: Monica Dolan narrates Austen’s last completed novel. It’s beautifully shot, as we hear the quiet but perceptive story of Anne Elliot. Holly Richardson

Royal Arctic Challenge by Steve Backshall

8.30pm on ITV1
“It’s the best place on the planet for a great adventure.” Ecologist Steve Backshall traces King Charles’s 1975 expedition to the Canadian Arctic in this thrilling documentary. There’s polar bear hunting, ancient icebergs, dog sledding, and ice hole diving. First, he sat with the king to chat. Human resources

Father issues

9pm, BBC Three

A concluding double bill of raunchy but often poignant comedy. After the death of his father, Malcolm (David Morrissey) is the one who lives up to the show’s title. Meanwhile, Katherine (Sharon Rooney) riots upon her release from prison, and Gemma (Amy Lou Wood) finally gets a job interview. Hannah J. Davis