The Leftovers: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
HBO's provocative look at human loss and grief finally hits our shores tonight, and it's worth the wait. The world of The Leftovers is still coming to terms with the unexplained disappearance of 2% of the global population, and places focus on the residents of a small town in Massachusetts - each affected differently by the disaster.
In this first episode, a memorial service for the lost brings all the simmering tension to the boil. Justin Theroux (above) and Liv Tyler star.
Mount Pleasant: Sky Living, 9pm
The fourth series of the thoroughly British suburban dramedy kicks off tonight. Greg (Adrian Bower) is released from prison after being wrongly implicated in drug dealing, while Lisa (Sally Lindsay) and Dan (Daniel Ryan) struggle to prepare for the birth of their baby after their estranged son Robbie (Daniel Ings) makes a surprising return.
Later Live... with Jools Holland: BBC Two, 10pm
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A new series for the presenter and pianist sees another fantastic lineup of musical guests.
Banks will be bringing her angsty brand of R&B to the stage, with the Mercury-nominated Jungle, alternative rockers alt-J and North Carolina native Ryan Adams also due to perform.
Bad Education: BBC Three, 10pm
The unconventional Mr Wickers (Jack Whitehall) returns to teach for a third series tonight, and his new optimism is soon crushed when his demanding father is made deputy head.
His string of unpopular decisions cause the school's staff to discuss strike action... leaving the unfortunate Mr Wickers firmly in the middle.
