TV tonight: Ruby Wax revisits her time with Donald Trump – The Guardian

When Ruby Wax Met9pm, BBC Two

Trump scared the shit out of me, recalls Ruby Wax. And I think its my fault that he kept a career going. Its a striking opening gambit but the footage of their 1996 joust is undeniably squirm-inducing in places. This series in which Wax now with the perspective supplied by a masters degree in cognitive therapy looks back on her previous career as a celebrity interviewer is funny, sometimes revelatory viewing. Other, marginally less stressful featured encounters include OJ Simpson and Carrie Fisher. Phil Harrison

The world of biscuit retail is a surprisingly competitive, even brutal place. Dawn French narrates this brief history of the fierce territorial battles that have taken place for control of prized teatime snack territory. Its an entertaining tale of copycats, cost-cutting and high court battles. PH

Julien Baptiste (Tchky Karyo) just has an affinity with the bereaved parents of Europe, doesnt he? In this second season finale (fourth, if you count The Missing), he and Emma (Fiona Shaw) are as one in their desperate effort to prevent another attack. But can she hold her nerve against her only surviving child? Ellen E Jones

Surgical gloves at the ready for this season finale of the eccentric detective series. Parent-child relationships have been a regular theme, with Professor Ts (Ben Miller) own mother always hovering in the background. So when an attempt is made on a businessmans life, he pursues a familiar line of investigation. EEJ

A cathartic conclusion to season four of the dystopian drama. June risks everything to ensure that justice is served. But what will that justice look like? The journey towards it doesnt always make for easy viewing, and theres no sign of things easing up the show is preparing to go out with a bang in season five. PH

With bad-faith actors intent on establishing a link between the Chinese state and Covid-19, this doc will need to tread carefully. Boasting testimony from Biden insider Professor David Relman and the University of Oxfords Sir John Bell, it wonders how much we know about the origins of the virus. PH

The Straight Story 11am, Film4

Whimsical, slow and unfailingly gentle, this is exactly what you wouldnt expect from David Lynch. Richard Farnsworth exudes charm and dignity as Iowa farmer Alvin Straight, who hops on to his motorised lawnmower to visit his dying brother. Its a long road, rich with Lynchs sly vision of American life. Paul Howlett

Scottish Premier League Football: Dundee v Hibernian, 11am, Sky Sports Main Event The Scottish top-flight game from Kilmac Stadium.

Premier League Football: Southampton v Manchester United, 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event With Arsenal v Chelsea to follow.

Cycling: Vuelta a Espaa, 3.30pm, Eurosport 1Stage nine of the Grand Tour race.

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