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People who have been homeless discuss their experiences with the prince, plus the stunningly intense documentary Helmand: Tour of Duty. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITV1A member of the royal family campaigning to end homelessness is a hard pill to swallow, but Prince William says: “Why else would I be here if not using this role properly to influence and help people where I can?” So what exactly is his plan? Well, his five-year initiative, Homewards, starts with this two-part documentary, in which he hears from people who share their lived experience as well as potential solutions to the problem. Hollie Richardson

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Public Enemies looks into the rappers’ spat that nearly broke the internet. Plus: the bereaved people using AI to interact with lost loved ones. Here’s what to watch this evening

10.20pm, Channel 4What was the beef between Kendrick Lamar – Pulitzer prize recipient and winner of 17 Grammys – and Drake – a five-time Grammy winner with 13 US No 1 albums – that nearly broke the internet earlier this year? This documentary explores the wider context of the rappers’ cultural status, and what exactly led to a public spat that resulted in a diss track with (strongly denied) accusations of paedophilia. Hollie Richardson

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Experts try to make sense of the stranger-than-fiction story behind Trump’s second presidential bid. Plus: The Penguin’s gang war continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, BBC One

A Panorama special investigating how a former president who is simultaneously campaigning for reelection and fighting to stay out of prison could win the US presidential election next week. It follows some of Donald Trump’s supporters over the course of two years – including one who was just a few feet away from Trump during the assassination attempt on him at a rally in Pennsylvania in July. Experts offer analysis to try to make sense of the incomprehensible. Hollie Richardson

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Generation Z is a gory but smart new series with a top cast. Plus, a startling investigation into Saudi Arabia’s human rights. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4

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Criminal profiler Louise Bergstein gets stuck into a murder in Justice: Those Who Kill. Plus: it’s the Strictly Halloween spooktacular! Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Four

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The Hollywood veteran admits to money problems and more in a candid interview. Plus: Monty Don checks in on his garlic crop. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC TwoHollywood star Al Pacino, 84, has put his extraordinary life on paper in a memoir, Sonny Boy. Ahead of its release, here is a nice bit of publicity for the fans: a candid(ish) hour-long interview in which he opens up to entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson about becoming a dad at 83 with his 30-year-old (now former) partner, his surprising money problems, the roles he missed out on and, of course, his Shrek phone case. Hollie Richardson

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Tears will flow as the nation’s unsung heroes are celebrated at the Pride of Britain Awards. Plus: fascinating war stories from Berlin and London. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, ITV1 Tissues at the ready for one of the most emotional nights on the TV calendar: the Pride of Britain Awards will put the spotlight on everyday heroes for its 25th year. Plenty of celebrities will be in attendance at the Grosvenor House hotel in London to pay tribute and hand out awards to the winners, while Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo host the evening. Hollie Richardson

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A documentary explores one of the most audacious alleged crimes in US history. Plus: Wynonna Earp zaps demonic outlaws. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC Two

It’s one of the most audacious alleged crimes in the country’s history – and so astounding it is almost unbelievable: a former US president accused of attempting to overturn a state’s votes. As Trump continues his campaign to be re-elected next month, this detailed documentary gives the inside story of his refusal to concede defeat after Georgia’s result in 2020 and the criminal charges that followed. It also explores the case he has been convicted for and others that are pending. Hollie Richardson

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This documentary investigates the mercenaries who have made a career out of conflict. Plus: Lucy Beaumont takes to the stage in London. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, BBC Four Up to 100,000 mercenaries are estimated to be operating in conflict zones around the world, as this aggression-filled Storyville documentary tells us, and they have been implicated in global atrocities and blamed for fuelling the illegal arms trade. The programme introduces us to Dave Tomkins, who talks about how he has been fighting other people’s wars for money for 40 years. Hollie Richardson

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Himesh Patel, Lolly Adefope and Jessica Hynes are just some of the top names in Armando Iannucci’s The Franchise. Plus: Bernardine Evaristo’s tale of forbidden love. Here’s what to watch this evening

Monday, 10pm, Sky Comedy

What happens on the set of a ridiculous, big-budget superhero movie? This new spoof comedy from Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep, I’m Alan Partridge), Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes and Succession’s Jon Brown shows us. The series follows first assistant director Daniel (Himesh Patel) and his team, Dag (Lolly Adefope) and Steph (Jessica Hynes), as they work on Tecto: Eye of the Storm. In the first episode of this week’s triple bill, they try to handle the conflicting egos of film stars Peter (Richard E Grant) and Adam (Billy Magnussen). With such cracking talent involved, you know you’re in for something hilarious. Hollie Richardson

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A mindblowing new series starts with the story of Lord Bertie Underwood. Plus: judicial thriller Showtrial gets twisty. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Channel 4

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Florence Welch beautifully performs hits from Lungs at the Proms. Plus, who will make it through to Halloween week in Strictly? Here’s what to watch this evening

8.20pm, BBC Two

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