In The Killing of PC Harper, the policeman’s widow explains why she’s trying to get the law changed for similar cases. Plus, the most powerful episode yet of This is Going to Hurt. Here’s what to watch this evening
A difficult story to recount and one that is an unending nightmare for his family, this documentary explores the 2019 case of PC Andrew Harper – who, after getting his foot caught in a rope attached to a stolen car while investigating a robbery, was dragged along the road for more than a mile and died at the scene. His widow, Lissie, talks to Trevor McDonald about dealing with the fact that the drivers were convicted of manslaughter not murder, and her fight to get the law changed around similar cases in the name of her husband’s legacy. Hollie Richardson
While the situation changes daily in Ukraine, there have been less-than-veiled threats of nuclear annihilation from Putin and his foreign minister. Jon Snow has the unenviable task of explaining why the Russian premier has brought the apocalypse centre stage again, and what it means for Ukraine and, indeed, all of us on planet Earth.
Ali Catterall
In perhaps the most powerful episode yet, the disparities between private healthcare and the NHS are shown up, as Adam does a shift at a “hoity-toity” hospital to raise extra cash, while Shruti – the show’s real hero? – ends up running the obstetrics and gynaecology ward without a registrar. HR
One more tune! The heartwarming reality show about crinkly would-be rockers prepping for an Isle of Wight festival slot reaches its penultimate episode, although it is only now that the participants start debating potential band names. If you were not already a fan of spry octogenarian Eileen, tonight she is sceptical of a Nickelback tune. Graeme Virtue
Bridget Everett is on fine, foul-mouthed form as Sam in the pleasingly slow-moving comedy. This week, she suspects her brother-in-law Rick is selling drugs, so she enlists Joel to join her on a stakeout. One car chase, a singalong and a family argument over an out-of-control barbecue later and Sam is glad to escape to the safety of choir. Hannah Verdier
Things get even murkier for Sasha, as she starts to make her sole income through sex work. A new friend offers her the chance to record some tracks in a studio – but will she mess things up? And during a drug-fuelled night, she comes too close to the darkest side of influencer life. HR
Racing at Cheltenham festival, 12.50pm, ITV. The opening day of the four-day festival, with the Champion Hurdle at 3.30pm, and the race of the year, the Gold Cup, on Friday at 3.30pm.
Uefa Champions League football Man United v Atlético Madrid. Tue, 7pm, BT Sport 2. The last-16, second-leg tie. Lille v Chelsea is on Wed at 7pm.
