Butterfly
9pm, ITV
Max (Callum Booth-Ford) is 11 years old. She identifies as a girl but was born into a male body. A fraught family situation further complicates her experience. Butterfly follows the efforts of separated parents Vicky (Anna Friel) and Stephen (Emmett J Scanlan), newly returned to the family home because Max is so unhappy, to navigate the emotional waters that arrive when Max decides whether to live publicly as Maxine. Created and scripted by Tony Marchant, it’s a subject heartening to see tackled in such a prime drama slot. Jonathan Wright
Doctor Who
6.55pm, BBC One
After nobbling a Predator-style alien in Sheffield, the new locum (Jodie Whittaker, energised and dazzling) is abruptly zapped to a sandy alien world with dazed tag-along pals Yasmin, Ryan and Graham in tow. Can they figure out the mystery of Desolation and recover the Tardis before angry storms wipe them out? Graeme Virtue
Above and Beyond: Nasa’s Journey to Tomorrow
8pm, Discovery
This film is made by Rory Kennedy, niece of JFK, who first challenged Nasa to put a man on the moon. The early Apollo missions are covered swiftly before Nasa’s present-day and future activities are examined in depth, from its deep space network to a planned Mars mission. David Stubbs
The Cry
9pm, BBC One
Thanks to last week’s hairpin bend of an ending, this coolly malignant thriller keeps up its record of having new rules for each episode. Jenna Coleman is excelling as the vanished baby’s mother, who keeps subtly changing but is always at an extreme of emotion. And there is something else its creators haven’t told you … Jack Seale
The Gifted
9pm, Fox
While not reaching the level of flashiness of Legion, this fellow X-Men spin-off series has carved out a decent niche within the world of superhero telly through its grounded, socially conscious storytelling. It returns for season two with the Mutant Underground attempting a daring mutant rescue mission, and Polaris preparing to give birth. Gwilym Mumford
Club Rep Wars
10pm, E4
Two teams compete for a chance to work for a season as club reps in Zante in a new series slathered in hard graft and fake tan. Experience of foam parties and holiday romances are essential as the hopefuls try to impress BJ the boss. First up is Leon, who’s abandoned his supermarket job for the sunshine. Hannah Verdier
Film choice
Pal Joey, 1pm, BBC Two
A scintillating Frank Sinatra leads George Sidney’s predictable-but-who-cares 1957 Rodgers and Hart musical. He’s brash Joey Evans, aiming for the top in San Francisco clubland and admired by waifish chanteuse Kim Novak and wealthy Rita Hayworth: his snarly rendition of The Lady Is a Tramp to the latter is a highlight. Paul Howlett
Today’s best live sport
Champions Cup Rugby Union: Gloucester v Castres Olympique, 12.30pm, BT Sport 2
Glasgow v Saracens follows.
Women’s Super League Football: Chelsea v Arsenal, 1.45pm, BT Sport 1
Kingsmeadow hosts an eye-catching top-flight clash.
American Football: Oakland Raiders v Seattle Seahawks, 5.30pm, BBC Two
NFL action from Wembley.
