Noughts + Crosses
BBC One, 9pm
This much anticipated adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s race-reversal narrative centres on the star-crossed lovers’ story of Sephy, a member of the black ruling class of Crosses, whose feelings for white Nought Callum go against the rigid prejudices of the society they live in. An alternative universe this may be, yet the unflinching portrayal of racism is no less shocking – a stark reminder of the continuing inequalities most people of colour experience today. The full series is on iPlayer. Ammar Kalia
This Is Crufts
3pm, Channel 4
Dog lovers, get your grooming gear ready as the competition to crown the best pooch returns. Clare Balding presents day one’s highlights of the flyball, agility and heelwork-to-music rounds. There will be all shapes and sizes on display but who could beat last year’s fluffy champion, the pint-sized papillon, Dylan? AK
Secrets of the Museum
8pm, BBC Two
Staff at the Victoria & Albert museum enjoy some glamorous tasks in the absorbing behind-the-scenes documentary, from cataloguing a typically extravagant Elton John stage costume to repairing a coat from the 1935 film The Bride of Frankenstein. Jack Seale
Hospital
9pm, BBC Two
Thanks to its pioneering treatments, Alder Hey children’s hospital has saved many lives. Elsie is one such patient: although her pregnant mother had been advised to “prepare for the worst, I was adamant I wanted to meet her,” she says. Ali Catterall
War of the Worlds
9pm, Fox
Yet another adaptation of the HG Wells alien-invasion classic, this time set in the present day and starring Gabriel Byrne. After the first contact is made with extraterrestrial beings, humanity waits with bated breath for signs of more life. AK
Ascending Afghanistan, Rising Women
9pm, Vice
In 2015, 13 women set out to become the first Afghan female climbers to reach the top of the 5,809m Mir Samir in the Hindu Kush. They create a hopeful narrative through a gruelling ascent. Inspirational. AK
Film choice
My Friend Dahmer, 9pm, Film4
This chilling biopic of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is based on a graphic novel by Derf Backderf, one of the high school friends/tormentors, who by his own account, may have contributed to the making of the monster. Ross Lynch’s unsettling performance suggests, however, that Dahmer would have got there by himself. Paul Howlett
Live sport
PGA Tour Golf: The Arnold Palmer Invitational 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Opening day coverage at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Florida.
FA Cup Football: Derby County v Manchester United 7pm, BT Sport 1. The fifth-round tie.
SheBelieves Cup Football: USA v England 11.40pm, BBC Two. The first match in the round-robin women’s tournament.
