Pounds, Piers Morgan and A Political Thriller: The Best of Tonight’s TV

From a game show to an Oscar-winning film, there's plenty to watch tonight!  The Million Pound Drop – Channel 4 (8.00pm) Host Davina McCall is back with more contestants who will be hoping to walk away from the drop with some money. Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Alesha Dixon – UTV (9.00pm) In the first of the new series, Piers is joined by singer-turned-talent-show-judge Alesha Dixon who reflects on her personal and professional ups and downs. The Late Late Show – RTÉ One (9.35pm) Ryan Tubridy is back with the chat show during which he talks about the biggest stories from the week and chats to a range of celebrity guests. State of Play – TV3 (10.50pm) A journalist investigating the murder of a congressman’s intern ends up uncovering a political conspiracy. Thriller with Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams. American Beauty – BBC Two (11.05pm) A family man has a mid-life crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter’s friend. Starring Kevin Spacey and Mena Suvari.