Planet Earth: A Celebration
8pm, BBC One
In a time of global crisis, perhaps only David Attenborough’s narration can provide a soothing salve. In this hour-long special, Attenborough records a new narration, plus there is a score from the composer Hans Zimmer and a piano performance from the rapper Dave to accompany clips from Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II. Expect cameos from sneaky South African octopuses, a hunting pride of lions and a parade of sprightly flamingos. Zimmer’s score is typically emotive, while the footage reminds us of the importance of natural life. Ammar Kalia
Dirty Secrets of Britain’s Takeaways
7.30pm, Channel 4
Have you had more lockdown food deliveries than you can shake a chicken wing at? If so, this one-off doc will be just the thing to make you change your ways, as the chef April Jackson and food hygiene officer Gareth Jones visit filthy, rodent-infested restaurants that need to clean up their act. Hannah J Davies
Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes
7.30pm, PBS America
A bombastic but exciting documentary, cataloguing the logistics of every major attempt to escape from Alcatraz – the island prison stuffed with cons who had tried to escape from other prisons – and the characters of the fugitives. It all builds to the legendary 1962 breakout. Jack Seale
The Diagnosis Detectives
9pm, BBC Two
Michael Mosley assembles a crack team of medical specialists for a new, four-part series that aims to provide diagnoses for patients whose symptoms have previously baffled their doctors. In tonight’s opening episode, a trio of medics assess retiree Paul’s mystery facial swelling. AK
African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power
9pm, BBC Four
In the final episode of this exuberant series, Afua Hirsch is in Kenya, charting both the country’s epic history and the artistic responses to it. These range from the art of the Samburu, rooted in their symbiotic relationship with the land, to the acclaimed paintings of Dennis Muraguri. Ellen E Jones
Me and My Penis
10pm, Channel 4
After the critically acclaimed 2019 doc 100 Vaginas – a documentary profiling 100 women and their relationship to their vulvas – the artist Ajamu turns his gaze to the male genitalia. Through the lens of his photographic portraits, Ajamu interviews a group of men about their relationship with their bodies. AK
Film choice
Molly’s Game, 10pm, BBC Two Celebrated screenwriter Aaron Sorkin directs, as well as displaying his seductive dialogue skills in this glossy, sophisticated drama. It’s based on the true story of Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), who hosted elite poker events in LA and was charged with illegal gambling in a high-profile court case. Paul Howlett
Today’s sport
Falcons v Lancashire Lightning North Group match from Emerald Headingley Stadium. 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event
Rugby Union: Bath Rugby v Wasps Action from the Premiership. 2.30pm, BT Sport 1
Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays v Baltimore Orioles American League East match. 7pm, BT Sport 1
