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Entertainment
Hollie Richardson, Alexi Duggins, Ali Catterall, Phil Harrison and Simon Wardell

TV tonight: the police woman who examined Princess Diana’s car crash

Investigating Diana: Death in Paris on Channel 4
Investigating Diana: Death in Paris on Channel 4 Photograph: Sandpaperfilms.com/Sandpaper Films

Investigating Diana: Death in Paris

9pm, Channel 4

On 31 August, it will be 25 years since Diana, Princess of Wales, Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henri Paul died in a car crash after being chased by paparazzi – hence the torrent of shows dedicated to her in recent weeks. This four-part documentary series examines the specifics of the crash, and speaks with the emergency response teams and detectives who worked to find answers amid tabloid accusations, public speculation and conspiracy theories. The first episode features insight from police chief Martine Monteil. Hollie Richardson

My Second Hand Home

7pm, Channel 4

For once, this is a property show with some awareness of social issues. Two couples compete to be the most stylish as they furnish their home entirely with second-hand goods. Because even when it’s being admirably eco, what property show can’t do without a spot of competition? Alexi Duggins

Van Der Valk

8pm, ITV

Who fatally attacked classical musician and former child prodigy Fleur Mas with acid in a concert hall foyer teeming with witnesses? The eponymous Dutch detective and co uncover a rat’s nest of high-level corruption: an international sex trafficking network with links to politicians and royalty. Was Fleur’s murder meant to send a message? Ali Catterall

Marriage

9pm, BBC One

Stefan Golaszewski’s drama about an ordinary married couple still isn’t afraid to lean into sparsely scripted scenes in which, say, somebody gets a midnight snack. Tonight, Ian (Sean Bean) doesn’t know what to do with himself while Emma (Nicola Walker) goes on an overnight work trip with her boss Jamie (Henry Lloyd-Hughes). HR

Afghanistan: Getting Out

9pm, BBC Two

“Mostly a PR opportunity for him.” This is John Bolton’s damning verdict on Donald Trump’s attitude towards US withdrawal from Afghanistan. In truth, as the second part of this series shows, the calamity that unfolded wasn’t just Trump’s fault; it had its roots in the misconceived invasion, corruption inside Afghanistan and much else besides. Phil Harrison

Better Things

10pm, BBC Two

It costs Sam (Pamela Adlon) a $27,000 bribe to convince all three daughters to come together for a family meeting, in which she asks them to stop using their mobile phones for a week (good luck with that). In the second of tonight’s double bill, Sam receives her British citizenship. HR

Live sport

Premier League Football: Leeds v Chelsea, 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event From Elland Road. Followed by Newcastle v Man City at 4pm.

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