Snowfall, BBC2, 11pm
WHAT has happened to Franklin after his arrest in the previous episode? That’s the most pressing question heading into tonight’s season two finale, which is directed by Boyz n the Hood’s John Singleton. It becomes clear that the daily routine in the jail is brutal, with guards refusing to show the detainees any sympathy and the other prisoners not exactly welcoming Franklin. At home he was king, but in the clink he’s a nobody. He is desperate to get out and both Jerome and his lawyer initially don’t think raising bail will be a problem. But will he live long enough to see his plans come to fruition? On the outside, Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners, and Lucia makes a massive sacrifice to save Gustavo’s life.
Strictly Come Dancing, BBC1, 6.35pm
THE semi-final sees the five remaining couples and their professional partners take to the dancefloor once again to demonstrate their skills. All the contestants face two dances apiece as they try to win the favour of judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood – and the viewers at home – if they are to be in with a chance of winning. Once the show is over, voting lines are opened and fans are given a chance to have their say over who should make it to the final.
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, BBC1, 8.10pm
AN evening of entertainment, recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal, featuring music by funk and soul legends Nile Rodgers and Chic and chart-topper Paloma Faith. American actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone for Celebrity Send to All to have an embarrassing message sent to all his recorded contacts, and Michael makes unsuspecting fans’ dreams come true in Unexpected Star, while also heading to Newport to wake up another member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow.
The Sinner, BBC4, 9pm
FOLLOWING last week’s opening episodes, the hit US whodunnit continues with another double bill. The investigation into the stabbing twists in a whole new direction as Detective Ambrose makes a shocking discovery, while Cora begs her husband Mason to bring their toddler Laine to visit her. Then, with Ambrose’s help, Cora tries to recover some of her missing memories, which again lead the detective to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Mason attempts to find answers on his own and suspects JD of involvement in his wife’s predicament.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here