Robbie Coltrane, who himself portrayed a beloved character in movies (Hagrid!) portrays half of a beloved UK comedy team in “National Treasure” (Hulu, streaming) who is suddenly the target of accusations of underage sex claims from the past.
American viewers may think Cosby, but in England the strongly-acted four-part fiction was triggered by the cases of the personalities Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris. Julie Walters plays his wife; Andrea Riseborough is his troubled adult daughter who rethinks her dad. Here’s a bit of reporting on the show from the winter press tour.
It isn’t just murder rate that’s rising in Chicago, it’s the number of Dick Wolf-produced shows there. Add to such things as “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 8 p.m.) and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 9 p.m.) is the new “Chicago Justice” (NBC, 10 p.m.) which stars Carl Weathers as the Cook County State’s Attorney. It also stars Jon Seda, Peter Stone and Philip Winchester. Bradley Whitford guest stars as a defense attorney in the premiere of the drama, whose regular time slot will be Sundays.
An unbeatable women’s team is chosen for the first time to get the spotlight on “The March to Madness” (HBO, 10 p.m.), following the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team pursuit to its fifth straight national title from Storrs.
A six-part documentary series “Time: The Kalief Broeder Story” (Spike, 10 p.m.) look at cracks in the criminal justice system that allowed a poor Bronx teenager to be locked up for three years at Rikers Island in New York without being convicted of a crime.
The second part of Dustin Lance Black’s gay rights history “When We Rise” (ABC, 9 p.m.) concentrates on California’s restrictive proposition 6, codifying discrimination.
Accordingly, “Modern Family” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) is bumped to a half hour earlier, with a bachelor party. There’s also a bachelor party on “Man Seeking Woman” (FXX, 10:30 p.m.).
“Africa’s Great Civilizations” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) looks at educational and trade networks from old Africa.
The latest house-flipping show “The Deed” (CNBC, 10 p.m.) stars Sidney Torres as an adviser to first-time flippers.
Just three teams remain on “Hunted” (CBS, 8 p.m.). One of them will win the $250,000 grand prize in tonight’s first season finale.
Conan O’Brien takes another international trip to test his comedy boundaries. On this “Conan Without Borders” (TBS, 10 p.m.) special, he’s off to Mexico where he visits with Diego Luna, Vincente Fox and Aquinas Chavez. A regular edition of his talk show follows at 11.
“Workaholics” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) flashes back to a reality dating show they were all on.
Most incomplete description yet for still-absorbing “Legion” (FX, 10 p.m.): “David faces trouble as his friends search for answers.” The episode runs an hour and 18 minutes.
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FXX, 10 pm.) concentrates on Cricket.
The final four shoot a makeup ad on “America’s Next Top Model” (VH1, 10 p.m.).
Acid attacks proliferate on “Criminal Minds” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“The Goldbergs” (ABC, 8 p.m.) does its “Karate Kid” episode.
“Star” (Fox, 9 p.m.), the group prepares for a performance at the Atlanta Next Fest.
The finale of the “Spy in the Wild” series on “Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) looks at how the cameras were deployed.
Vigilante attacks the mayor on “Arrow” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
Clarke pleads to avoid war on “The 100” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
John McCain and Lindsey Graham head a “CNN Town Hall” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
“So Cosmo” (E!, 9 p.m.) goes to Milan Fashion Week (probably from last year).
Quentin helps a suffering friend on “The Magicians” (Syfy, 9 p.m.).
A roommate might have cut the throat of a victim on “Major Crimes” (TNT, 9 p.m.).
“Expedition Unknown” (Travel, 9 p.m.) dives into a deep African lake in search for a World War I treasure.
Donna’s new venture hits a snag on “Suits” (USA, 10 p.m.).
Eva finds who leaked the security tape on “The Quad” (BET, 10 p.m.).
A reminder that rebooting a classic can go wrong: the 1992 prequel “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” (Showtime, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ alphabetical 31 Days of Oscars gets to the T-U-V realm with “Twilight of Honor” (6:30 a.m.), “Two Arabian Knights” (8:30 a.m.), “Two Girls and a Sailor” (10:15 a.m.), “Two Tickets to Broadway” (12:30 p.m.), “Two Women” (2:30 p.m.), “Ugetsu” (4:30 p.m.), “Umberto D.” (6:15 p.m.), “Vacation from Marriage” (8 p.m.), “Vertigo” (10 p.m.), “Victor Victoria” (12:15 a.m.), “The Virgin Queen” (2:45 a.m.) and “Vivacious Lady” (4:30 a.m.).
NBA action includes Cleveland at Boston (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Houston at Clippers (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Pittsburgh at Chicago (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops has Connecticut at East Carolina (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), VCU at Dayton (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.), Texas at Texas Tech (EPN2, 9 p.m.), Kansas State at TCU (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Marquette at Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), Air Force at San Diego State (CBS Sports, 10 p.m.), Utah State at UNLV (ESPNU, 11 p.m.), and Washington at UCLA (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Milo Ventimiglia, David Boreanaz, Jerry O’Connell. The View: Aubrey Plaza. The Talk: Susan Sarandon, Big Boy. Harry Connick: Laverne Cox, Timbaland, Boyd Holbrook. Ellen DeGeneres: Scott Foley, Little Big Town. Wendy Williams: Donny Deutsch. The Real: Shekinah Jo.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr. Jimmy Kimmel: Alec Baldwin, Luke Evans, Tuxedo. Jimmy Fallon: Jennifer Lopez, Jeff Probst, Depeche Mode. Seth Meyers: Amy Schumer, RuPaul, Panic at the Disco, Vinnie Colaiuta. James Corden: Hayden Panettiere, Shirley MacLaine, Myq Kaplan. Carson Daly: Natalie Zea, T.S.O.L. Genesis Rodriguez. Trevor Noah: Jake Tapper. Conan O’Brien: Mandy Moore, Jimmy Pardo, Chris Lane.