No Offence
9pm, Channel 4
Series three of the Manchester cop drama concludes with an episode that variously features an outrageously tasteless – and funny – medical emergency played out in a toilet (“Can we cover that up before we zap him?”), one of the team properly in danger and, at the finish, a real emotional kick. This is still quite the best police procedural around thanks to Paul Abbott’s writing, and its fine ensemble cast, headed by the fabulous Joanna Scanlan as DI Viv Deering, a study in street-smart cynicism tempered by rough charm. Jonathan Wright
Avalanche: Making a Deadly Snowstorm
9pm, BBC Two
This remarkable film follows Professor Danielle George and a team of scientists conducting an unusual experiment in the Canadian Rockies. Their plan is to trigger an avalanche by dynamite, unlocking the secrets of this deadly event. The results are both visually staggering and revealing. David Stubbs
Happy Together
9pm, E4
Harry Styles is the unlikely executive producer of this creaky sitcom, which stars Damon Wayans and Amber Stevens West as a couple whose lives are enlivened when a Styles-ish pop star moves in with them – as you do. It’s a thin premise, not helped along by the old-school “multi-cam” set-up and groanworthy gags. Gwilym Mumford
Child of Mine
10pm, Channel 4
One in 200 babies in the UK are stillborn, a rate higher than most other countries in the developed world. Filmed over two years, this overwhelming documentary follows three couples as they process the trauma of stillbirth, aided by specialist hospital staff. The candour and bravery of all featured here is remarkable to witness. GM
Don’t Hate the Playaz
10pm, ITV2
We have had lip-sync showdowns and comedy roast-offs, so it’s odd that rap battles haven’t become a TV fixture. Correcting that is this series, which this week sees teams featuring the likes of Lisa Maffia, Lady Leshurr and Maya Jama face off, all presumably hoping to avoid an 8 Mile “mom’s spaghetti” situation. GM
Empire
10pm, 5Star
It is a new series of the OTT drama and the story picks up two years on from Cookie and Lucious’s remarriage. In the words of the great woman: “You can’t keep Cookie down,” but with cash in short supply she needs a win. And that comes in the form of Treasure, a singer who might just be the next big thing. Hannah Verdier
Film choice
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Rupert Wyatt, 2011) 6.45pm, Film4
This intelligent prequel to Franklin J Schaffner’s 1968 sci-fi classic tells the story of the creation of a super-smart chimpanzee (Andy Serkis). He’s called Caesar but Spartacus would be better, as he leads an uprising against humanity. James Franco and Freida Pinto star. Paul Howlett
Today’s best live sport
European Tour Golf: Valderrama Masters 11am, Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage of day one of the event, held in southern Spain.
Snooker: English Open 12.45pm, Eurosport 1. The third-round matches on day four of the tournament.
Youth Olympics 5pm, Eurosport 2. The futsal final from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
