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Ammar Kalia, Hannah Verdier, Hannah J Davies, Phil Harrison and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: Bob Marley's black British legacy

Kickabout ... When Bob Marley Came To Britain.
Kickabout ... When Bob Marley Came To Britain. Photograph: Adrian Boot/BBC/Wise Owl Films/Urban Image

When Bob Marley Came to Britain

9.45pm, BBC Two

Although now rightfully regarded as the popular pioneer of reggae, it was only when Bob Marley visited Britain in the 1970s that he cemented his place as an international star. This fascinating and joyous doc traces Marley’s legacy in the nation. Interviews with the likes of DJ Don Letts and Marley’s backing singer Marcia Griffiths provide testament to how his presence ignited youth-led black British movements and developed Rastafarian communities in the north. Ammar Kalia

Jimmy’s Big Bee Rescue

8pm, Channel 4

The bee crisis is upon us, as 46% of bee species have declined in the last decade. Worry not, though, as TV farmer Jimmy Doherty has the cameras follow him for a year in this series as he enlists the residents of Peterborough to prove that repopulation is possible. AK

Edward and Sophie: The Reluctant Royals

9pm, Channel 5

In a world full of headline-grabbers, Edward and Sophie are the royal couple quietly getting on with life. They’ve been married for 20 years but prefer to stay out of the spotlight and will encourage their children to work for a living. This doc takes a look at what they actually do all day. Hannah Verdier

The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases

9pm, Gold

Charlie Higson as Swiss Toni.
Charlie Higson as Swiss Toni. Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer

A quarter-century after its first airing, the famously frantic sketch show gets an anniversary re-up, crammed full of nostalgia, clips, and new outings for the likes of Billy Bleach and Swiss Toni. It’s two hours long, but nothing ever outstays its welcome. Nice! Hannah J Davies

The Swamp

9pm, Sky Documentaries

Donald Trump famously thought it needed draining, but how do the 45th president’s efforts measure up? This film follows three Republican congressmen – Matt Gaetz, Thomas Massie and Ken Buck – as they explore the inner workings of Washington politics on Trump’s behalf. Phil Harrison

Edinburgh Festival: The Show Must Go On

11.15pm, BBC Two

In normal circumstances, punters would be in the midst of the theatrics and comedy at the Edinburgh festival this weekend. This special aims to recreate the festival atmosphere with virtual productions and interviews with stars Fiona Shaw and Evelyn Glennie. AK

Film choice

Headbanging complexity ... Inception.
Headbanging complexity ... Inception. Photograph: Stephen Vaughan/Allstar

Inception, 8pm, ITV2

Nolan’s scintillating, cerebral sci-fi action movie combines the kinetic violence of his Batman films with the headbanging complexity of Memento. Leonardo DiCaprio is Cobb, an industrial spy who breaks into people’s minds, commissioned to plant a sabotaging thought in the head of billionaire Cillian Murphy. Paul Howlett

Live sport

T20 Cricket: England v Pakistan 8am, Sky Sports Cricket. First of the three-match series.

Tour de France 2020 12.30pm, ITV4. Stage one coverage of the race from Nice Moyen Pays to Nice.

FA Community Shield football: Arsenal v Liverpool 4pm, BT Sport 1. The FA Cup holders meet the Premier League champs at Wembley stadium.

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