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Ammar Kalia, Jack Seale, Graeme Virtue, Ali Catterall and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: Steve McQueen tells the story of the Mangrove Nine

Small Axe: Mangrove.
Small Axe: Mangrove. Photograph: Kieron McCarron/BBC/McQueen Limited

Small Axe

9pm, BBC One

Director Steve McQueen brings his much-anticipated series exploring the history of Britain’s West Indian community, from the 1960s to the 1980s. We open with the first of five feature-length episodes, telling the true story of the nine protesters who were arrested for speaking out against the Metropolitan Police’s continual targeting of the west London Carribean restaurant and community hub, Mangrove. Letitia Wright stars as leader of the British Black Panther Movement, Altheia Jones-LeCointe. Ammar Kalia

Cornwall With Simon Reeve

8pm, BBC Two

Reeve is the master of combining pretty travelogues with serious political issues. In beautiful Cornwall he uncovers communities threatened by flooding, farmers driven to penury by industrialised rivals, and ocean pollution out of control. But there are potential solutions. Jack Seale

His Dark Materials

8.10pm, BBC One

His Dark Materials.
His Dark Materials. Photograph: Bad Wolf/HBO/BBC

The deluxe adaptation of Philip Pullman’s brooding fantasy series continues. In order to unravel the mysteries of Dust, dimensional refugee Lyra (Dafne Keen) heads for the dreamy spires of Oxford with new ally Will (Amir Wilson). Meanwhile, the reeling Magisterium targets the witches of the North. Graeme Virtue

I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here

9pm, ITV

There is no jungle in store for the contestants of this year’s I’m A Celebrity, but rather the ruins of a castle in North Wales. It might have the feel of a giant escape room but Ant and Dec will be on hand to administer the gruesome bushtucker trials and insect-eating feasts for the unwitting 2020 cohort. AK

Escape to the Chateau

9pm, Channel 4

A new series catches up with Dick and Angel Strawbridge, who six years ago transformed a gorgeous 19th Century chateau into a family home and business. After a long summer, the French countryside is teeming with fruit and veg and there’s projects to tackle, including transforming an old outbuilding. Ali Catterall

Ronnie’s: Ronnie Scott & His World Famous Jazz Club

9pm, BBC Four

Since first opening its doors in London in October 1969, Ronnie Scott’s has become one of the world’s best known jazz clubs. This archive-laden doc features footage of the late saxophonist and founder himself, as well as performances from greats such as Nina Simone. AK

Film choice

Never Rarely Sometimes Always.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always. Photograph: Courtesy of Focus Features/AP

Never Rarely Sometimes Always, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

Writer-director Eliza Hittman’s latest lyrical drama has young, pregnant Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) heading from rural Pennsylvania to New York City for a termination, accompanied by her cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder). It’s an achingly moving journey. Paul Howlett

Live sport

F1: Turkish Grand Prix, 10.05am, Sky Sports Main Event. 14th round of the season from Istanbul Racing Circuit.

Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals, 2pm, BBC Two. Day one tournament coverage from The O2 in London.

Golf: The Masters, 3pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Final day’s coverage from Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia.

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