Thurs: Planet of the Apemen on BBC1 at 8pm

The first part of a two part docu-drama detailing the rise of Homo Sapiens against horrible odds. The story begins 75 000 years ago with showdown with another hominid species, Homo Erectus.

The Yesterday Channel's series continue; Tenko (7pm), Seven Ages of Britain (8pm) and Secret War (9pm).

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