TV tonight: Successions devastating finale – The Guardian

Succession9pm, Sky Atlantic

As Shiv stirred the pot around his predilection for sending nude pics to Gerri, it seemed that Roman was having the worst week of all the Roy siblings. Kendall wasnt faring too well either, with Logan having reneged on his earlier offer to end their civil war and let him cash out. Then came the end of episode eight, and the moment of tragedy viewers had been both dreading and anticipating all season (and could it really be?). With all the bickering, backstabbing and Lukas Matssons tech bro twaddle suddenly rendered utterly trivial, prepare yourself for a devastating, revelatory end to this masterful third series. Hannah J Davies

Part polemic, part appeal for common sense, this documentary sees Twitter addict Baddiel explore the grim synergy between new communications technology and dysfunctional movements ranging from rightwing populism to cancel culture. Its understandably light on plausible solutions but, at the very least, its a thoughtful acknowledgment that, collectively, we have a big problem that isnt going away any time soon. Phil Harrison

More mechanical tinkering from Guy Martin in this episode, prepare for the slowest and least glamorous race of his career. Underpowered, functional and basic in every sense, the Trabant was a symbol of pre-glasnost East Germany. Guy prepares for a race at Brands Hatch in which these dowdy vehicles are pushed to their limits. PH

Romesh Ranganathan is in charge of the banter-fuelled panel shows festive fun this year and hes dragging Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp to Center Parcs for physical challenges with a variety of special guests. Ranganathan also likes to get his mum involved tonight, shes helping him serve a Sri Lankan Christmas meal. PH

All flu-ridden Beth (Arabella Weir) wants is a hot water bottle, so every neighbour in town is popping in to give advice, soup and anecdotes about legendary colds theyve had. The action reaches a climax when tact vacuum Cathy (the fabulous Doon Mackichan) turns up to bring her unique brand of entertainment and tough love. Hannah Verdier

Christmas with the Cockfields rings in festive drama. Simon has made time out from his busy work schedule to visit his mother two days after the 25th only to find friction with his stepfather. Tensions rise but can a trip to the pub bring peace? HV

Championship football: Sheffield United v Queens Park Rangers Mon, 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. From Bramall Lane.

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TV tonight: Successions devastating finale - The Guardian