TV highlights - Telegraph BBC Two, 9.00pm If you found the BBC's yuletide Great Expectations a shade too dark, prepare to plumb still-murkier depths of Gothic feverishness with this adaptation of Dickens's last novel, which he left unfinished when he died in 1870. Only six of 12 planned serial episodes were ever published. Now tasked with its completion, writer Gwyneth Hughes teases out Dickens's contemporary themes - drug addiction, xenophobia, murder and sexual obsession - to an imaginative conclusion, while largely sticking to the original plot, at least in this first of two parts. Right from the hallucinogenic outset Matthew Rhys gives his all as opium-eater John Jasper, whose creepy fixation on innocent Rosa Bud (Tamzin Merchant), fiancée of his carefree young ward Edwin Drood (Freddie Fox), leads to some very nasty goings-on in a cathedral crypt. As ever with Dickens, the minor roles are as meaty as the major, and among those revelling in the opportunity to flex their acting muscles are Rory Kinnear as the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle, Julia McKenzie as his mother, Alun Armstrong as Hiram Grewgious and, above all, Ron Cook as that most philosophical of Dickensian gravediggers, Durdles. Mysterious Island (1961) More4, 11.40am Michael Craig and his buddies bust out of jail by balloon and are blown on to an uncharted island where they're attacked by a giant crab in this Jules Verne adventure. Herbert Lom makes a late-breaking appearance as Captain Nemo; film-buff bonuses include Bernard Herrmann's music and stop-motion effects by the great Ray Harryhausen. Waybuloo CBeebies, 6.00pm The paradise world of Nara is a land of happiness, laughter and friendship where animated inhabitants the Piplings practise Yogu, a gentle form of yoga, and teach children about emotions. Set against a soundtrack of windchimes, xylophones and choral chanting, this pre-school series, now in its fourth series, is charming and mesmerising. In this evening's episode, which forms part of the new schedule for the channel's "Bedtime Hour," Lau Lau (the lilac-coloured rabbit with gigantic green eyes) makes puppets for the other Piplings so that they can all put on a show. Dave Lamb, Come Dine with Me's sarcastic voice-over artist, narrates. The Great Sport Relief Bake Off BBC Two, 8.00pm Who would have thought competitive pastry-making ¬could give rise to such entertaining TV? The Great British Bake Off was deservedly one of the surprise hits of last year, and the team behind it - presenter Mel Giedroyc (minus sidekick Sue Perkins) and judges Mary Berry (above) and Paul Hollywood - return with a celebrity version in aid of the Sports Relief charity. Among the faces putting their baking skills to the test (and hoping to make it to Friday's final) are radio presenter Fi Glover, gardener Joe Swift and actress Angela Griffin. The Exit List A brain-bending new game show, presented by Matt Allwright, in which contestants descend into a giant maze and attempt to find a room containing £100,000 by answering ever more valuable questions against the clock. But the twist is that even if they make it through, it's harder still to escape - they can only get out by remembering their exact route in, and all their answers in the correct order. DIY SOS: the Big Build BBC One, 9.00pm Conwy in North Wales is the location for tonight's charity building rescue project, as Nick Knowles and his team come to the aid of widower David Williams and his eight-year-old daughter Erica. They have been living in a caravan for six years, ever since a cancer diagnosis forced David to put on hold his conversion of a disused chapel, which he'd bought to turn into a family home. Rogue Baboon: an Inside Nature's Giants Special Channel 4, 9.00pm The authorised killing of a massive alpha male baboon in Cape Town - the creature had apparently led a troop of underlings on a spectacularly destructive rampage through the city's residential neighbourhoods - has TV vet Mark Evans and anatomist Joy Reidenberg grabbing their scalpels and catching the first plane to South Africa's most scenic city. Once there, a careful dissection of the animal reveals how remarkably similar the anatomies of humans and baboons are. Biologist Simon Watt is also on hand to investigate why these intelligent but savage animals are increasingly tempted to encroach on the urban environments built by their fellow primates. Unforgettable Sky Living/HD, 9.00pm This serviceable (if generic) cop drama stars Poppy Montgomery as Carrie Wells, a former police detective who can literally remember everything. Well, almost: she left the force because of the one event she can't recall, the murder of her sister. Of late, she's been using her power on gambling in New York, but when a neighbour is killed she's on the case with ex-boyfriend/cop Al (Nip/Tuck's Dylan Walsh). Short Circuit (1986) Syfy, 9.00pm A sweet, gently amusing, child-friendly adventure starring Johnny 5, a cutely goggle-eyed robot who, struck by lightning, finds himself given human-like thoughts and feelings. After he escapes the scientists who built him, a young woman called Stephanie (Ally Sheedy) befriends him and tries to stop him falling back into their clutches. White Mane (1953, b/w) Sky Arts 2/SA2HD, 9.45pm This lesser-known short by French film-maker Albert Lamorisse is just as wonderful as his later work, Red Balloon. It's a true adventure story: a boy finds a kindred spirit in a wild stallion. Shot in stunningly bright black and white, the world is seen through innocent eyes but doesn't deny the sometimes harsh realities of childhood. Arena: Dickens on Film BBC Four, 10.00pm Why Charles Dickens has inspired so many screen adaptations is the question asked by this excellent archive-based documentary, which forms part of the BBC's celebration of the bicentenary of his birth. Classic storylines featuring conflicts between good and evil, justice and injustice, are part of the answer - so too are the superb narratives and terrific characterisation and melodrama. But filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein argues that there was something filmic in Dickens's prose style, and that his mix of the comic and the tragic lent itself to the screen even before film had been invented. And from silent movies to modern TV series, directors have grabbed the opportunity to adapt Dickens's work. Burglar in the House BBC One, 10.35pm; Scotland, 11.35pm For years Nottingham has suffered the highest burglary rates in the UK - so much so that local police decided to take the initiative and fight back. This fascinating documentary - part of the BBC's Modern Crime season - looks at the city's innovative "capture house" scheme, in which the police rig seemingly ordinary homes with CCTV cameras to catch serial burglars in the act. Inevitably questions arise over whether the police should be allowed to set such deliberate traps, but there's no doubting the scheme's effectiveness. Marvel at the speed with which confessions are obtained once burglars are confronted with video evidence of their guilt. This unusual thriller tells the story of a series of apparently unrelated violent and dramatic events converging at 11.14pm. The pace is slick and the acting - from an ensemble including Hilary Swank and Patrick Swayze - is solid. After so many characters and much frantic action, however, the ending feels a bit underwhelming. CRITIC'S CHOICE: Freddie Flintoff: Hidden Side of Sport BBC One, 10.45pm The previously taboo issue of depression in professional sport has a much higher profile these days. Four years ago it ended gifted cricketer Marcus Trescothick's England career, and he's since penned an admirably honest memoir about it. In 2009 German goalkeeper Robert Enke took his own life after living with the illness for years, while our own football authorities are waking up to the problem in the aftermath of Gary Speed's recent tragic death, although it's still not clear what the underlying causes were for his suicide. Tennis star Serena Williams and former England rugby player Jason Robinson have also spoken publicly about their struggles. In this one-off documentary, Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff takes a break from his usual panel show appearances to show his serious side, exploring the problem, its presence in sport and asking what can be done to help sufferers. Having recently admitted that he himself suffered from its devastating effects during his career, Flintoff explores the role journalists and fans can play in exerting pressure on their sporting heroes, and meets others who have battled with the debilitating illness. Goin" South (1978) Sky Modern Greats/SMMGHD, 8.00am The always outstanding Jack Nicholson directs and stars in this light-hearted western about a thief, Henry Moon (Nicholson), who escapes the hangman's noose when ranch-owner Julia Tate (Mary Steenburgen) agrees to be responsible for his good behaviour by marrying him. But can she really change his ways? Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter Sky Arts 1/SA1HD, 7.00pm An intimate picture of the life of abstract painter Joan Mitchell, who was once told that she would be more popular if she was "French, male and dead." Although she was plagued by demons (her life was marred by alcohol and depression), she enjoyed success in the1950s and 1960s at a time when female painters found it hard to be recognised. Live League Cup Football: Manchester City v Liverpool BBC One, 7.30pm With either Crystal Palace or Cardiff awaiting the winner of this match in the final, Liverpool might feel their first major silverware for six years is in sight. But first they must overcome Manchester City in this semi-final. Tonight's first leg is sure to be a hard-fought affair as Liverpool will want to write headlines that detract from the current racism rows, while City will be looking to repeat the 3-0 thrashing they gave Kenny Dalglish's side barely a week ago in the Premier League. Midsomer Murders There's a twitching theme to tonight's rural police procedural. Members of the Midsomer-in-the-Marsh Ornithological Society squabble when Ralph (James Dreyfus) claims to have spotted a rare African blue-crested hoopoe, but birdwatching president Patrick (Alex Hanson) brands him a cheat. The next day, DCI Barnaby and DS Jones have a feathered murder case on their hands. The Mystery of Edwin Drood The second and concluding part of this moody period thriller adapted from Charles Dickens's unfinished final novel. Guilty Cloisterham Cathedral choirmaster John Jasper (the excellent Matthew Rhys) snaps out of his opium haze in the gatehouse, haunted by the murderous events of the previous night. He seeks solace in his long-buried passion for teenage beauty Rosa Bud (Tamzin Morgan), but Reverend Septimus Crisparkle (Rory Kinnear) and legal clerk Bazzard (David Dawson) are closing in on the truth. Timeshift: The Rules of Drinking BBC Four, 9.00pm It is the "magic liquid that unlocks the human heart" which we turn to in times of celebration and commiseration, but it is also a substance that can lead to addiction and binge drinking. Such is the premise of this convivial Timeshift documentary which looks at why we drink alcohol, and the rules we have historically put in place to govern how we go about doing so. With brief mention of how in the Middle Ages we preferred beer to water (it was safer), this film shows how prohibition was almost introduced during the First World War, why drink was seen as essential during the Second World War and also tackles our changing tastes in alcohol. One Born Every Minute Our second visit to the maternity ward at Leeds General Infirmary for more life-affirming fly-on-the-wall action. The theme tonight is the pain of childbirth, and we see women approach the experience in different ways. Kerry is expecting her second child and is in a terrified panic about what labour might bring, after a traumatic experience first time around. Fashion designer Heather arrives in her high heels, has designed her own birthing outfit and an array of ensembles for their new-born - but refused to attend any antenatal classes because she didn't want to know about the pain. Is she in for a rude awakening? Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) American actress Renée Zellweger perfects the English accent to play the Chardonnay-swigging, chain-smoking, lovelorn Bridget in this popular adaptation of Helen Fielding's novel. Her abilities to woo both her roguish boss Daniel Cleaver (an amusing Hugh Grant) and stuffy-but-handsome lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) are less convincing. How to Be a Good Mother with Sharon Horgan Channel 4, 10.00pm It's a motherhood double bill tonight on Channel 4 (see One Born Every Minute, right). Here, likeable comedy actress and writer Sharon Horgan, who has two daughters herself, looks at different ways of bringing up children. As she explains, everyone's got an opinion, whether it's about stay-at-home over out-to-work, or bottle instead of breast. But does anyone really know what they're doing? Horgan meets six mothers all convinced they are getting it right, even if their methods are a tad unusual - like the one who doesn't believe in nappies, and an ex-stuntwoman mum who thinks we've all brainwashed our little darlings into being scaredy cats. Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman BBC One, 11.35pm A fresh run of the movie review show begins. Claudia Winkleman, peeping out from behind that signature fringe, is joined by critic Danny Leigh to review Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, the children's novel about a cavalry steed during the First World War. Erotic drama Shame, the new offering from artist turned director Steve McQueen starring Michael Fassbender and our own Carey Mulligan, also features, while Richard Curtis reveals his favourite films. The Beguiled (1971) ITV4, 12.00midnight Just before Dirty Harry, its director Don Siegel and star Clint Eastwood worked together on this strange drama; it's set during the American Civil War, but is closer to gothic horror than western. Eastwood plays a wounded soldier who's taken in and nursed by the staff and pupils of a boarding school, with rather unnerving results. How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) Film4, 1.10am After his cult hit Withnail & I, writer-director Bruce Robinson teamed up again with Richard E Grant for this misconceived satire about an advertising whizz-kid who develops an alter-ego in the form of a talking boil on his shoulder. There are a few stinging one-liners, but Grant soon becomes tiresome. 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