Yahoo Finance TV tonight: inside the world of prolific guitar virtuoso Frank Zappa
Zappa
9pm, BBC Four
A hefty documentary attempting to do justice to the depth and breadth of Frank Zappa’s career. Outrageously prolific, and a guitar virtuoso, Zappa caught the first wave of 60s psychedelia but was always uneasy with codified music scenes, and more interested in outsider creativity. Alex Winter’s film offers unfettered access to previously unseen concert footage and music, and also features contributions from Zappa’s widow Gail, along with many of his collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood and Steve Vai. Phil Harrison
Inside Culture: Down Under
7.30pm, BBC Two
In the wake of a trade deal between the two nations, Mary Beard looks at the cultural exchange between the UK and Australia, including a chat with former Australian PM, British-born Julia Gillard, and a play-out tune from a certain Neighbours actor … Ali Catterall
Unreported World
7.30pm, Channel 4
More globe-spanning misery from the fine, if gruelling, documentary strand. To Georgia this week, investigating the largely unregulated surrogacy market. Anja Popp finds an industry that preys upon vulnerable people to satisfy the desires of the wealthy, as women have babies to order in an attempt to pull themselves out of destitution. Bleak. PH
Grantchester
9pm, ITV
Jobs are on the line in this latest series of the engaging, cheerfully low-octane police drama. A successful music producer has been murdered and Robson Green’s Geordie is implicated. Will he have to face some unpalatable truths? Meanwhile, Will is on thin ice and considering his future for very different reasons. PH
Cobra: Cyberwar
9pm, Sky Max
As we rejoin the fictional cabinet headed by prime minister Robert Sutherland (Robert Carlyle), everything is a bit of a mess. Kent is a disaster area and the cyber-attack is continuing to jam communications. It’s hard to avoid the suspicion that Russia might be responsible for this carnage. PH
The Graham Norton Show
10:35pm, BBC One
Norton says “willkommen” to Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley – plugging their upcoming stage revival of Cabaret – alongside someone who knows a thing or two about hoofing: Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse. Stephen Merchant and new musical BFFs Elton John and Charlie Puth round out the guest list. Graeme Virtue
Premier League Football: Arsenal v Aston Villa Fri, 7pm Sky Sports Main Event. The neck-and-neck teams compete.
