The creators Joseph Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst are wrapping up on their comedy series about a tight-knit bunch of likable chancers running riot in a countryside town in Lancashire. One could anticipate the last episode to be a greatest hits victory lap of alcohol, substances, and playful theft. However, the vibes are distinctly darker as the character Vinnie, played by Gilgun and the gang hole up in a bar with criminal figure Davey MacDonagh for a climactic 50th episode apparently inspired by the filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
8pm, BBC One
Dancers from the ballet world enter the den this week, as mothers Laura and Stacey pitch their range of adaptive dance attire – and send Peter Jones into a spin. Next, an ophthalmologist turned innovator has a smart device for lost tape ends.
9pm on Channel 5
The veterinary adventures are generally good, but this excellent historical series proves its worth with tender character work. A particularly affecting episode weaves the stories of a injured draft horse and a missing young cow into a deeper plotline focusing on Tristan, whose actions lead to a fraternal intervention.
9pm, ITV1
It’s been a long road. But the penultimate episode of this initially sluggish but eventually gripping phone-hacking drama sees David Tennant’s Nick uncovering information about the News of the World’s conduct that the rest of the media simply are forced to acknowledge. Things are also looking up for Dave, who has a unexpected new supporter.
9pm, BBC Three
Prepare for enthusiastic gestures: it’s time to present Peter Pansy – The Musical! That means the stress increases for the queens to perform vocally, dance, and act and finally impress as they get ready for the show. And who better to guest judge than renowned West End star Mazz Murray, alongside the panel including Graham Norton, Michelle Visage, and RuPaul.
9pm on Sky Atlantic
Anyone afraid of insects will want to skip ahead as the sixth episode starts, before a tense standoff, reminiscent of a Mexican or Sardinian scenario ensues, when Cameron forces Iris to swap her diary for the captured Joy – else she’ll be “riddled with bullets” from the threatening drone controlled by Meski … How to get out of this one?