TV tonight: the upbeat Star Trek prequel with a fresh-faced Spock

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

10.20pm, ITV1

What was life like on the USS Enterprise before Captain Kirk? That’s the question answered by this upbeat Star Trek prequel series, with fresh-faced versions of Spock (Ethan Peck) and Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding). After debuting on Paramount+ in 2022, season one has now beamed down to ITV1 in double-bill chunks. The opening episode sees a furloughed Captain Pike (Anson Mount) returning to the Enterprise to lead a risky rescue mission. Graeme Virtue

Educating Yorkshire

8pm, Channel 4

The school year is nearly over, which means time to reflect for headteacher Mr Burton, and a last-ditch attempt to increase attendance numbers for deputy head Mrs Ali. How will year 11 students such as Gracie-Mai respond to the introduction of a “fun bus”? Meanwhile, year 10s Darcie and Alexa compete to become head girl. Ellen E Jones

A Choral Pilgrimage With the Sixteen

8.45pm, BBC Four

It’s the 25th anniversary of the world renowned choir’s Choral Pilgrimage, and this special programme – named The Angel of Peace – is the recording from Peterborough Cathedral. The tranquil concert features music from across nine centuries, starting with songs of the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen. HR

Riot Women

9pm, BBC One

Sally Wainwright’s rollicking drama about a menopausal punk band is also a moving meditation on motherhood and ageing. After Beth (Joanna Scanlan) convinces Kitty (Rosalie Craig) to be their frontwoman, the first song they write about midlife makes the rest of the group cry. But as they all start to bond, Kitty discovers a secret. HR

Frauds

9pm, ITV1

“This is what it’s like with Bert. It’s exciting, but it always gets out of hand.” Bert’s impulsiveness causes chaos, leading Jackie to quit the team. Meanwhile, Sam secretly calls on an old friend for help, causing her partner in crime to feel betrayed. And, as the police pile on the pressure, are their plans starting to unravel? Ali Catterall

Revival

10pm, Sky Max

After the revelatory ending to last week’s episode, Em (Romy Weltman) is discovering the upsides of being an undead “reviver” – namely super-fast healing and a shortcut to sobriety. She’ll need some help from her detective sister Dana (Melanie Scrofano), though, if she’s to solve the mystery of her own death. EEJ