Lost Boys & Fairies
9pm, BBC One
Adoption is a long and difficult journey for most people, and even longer and more difficult for same-sex couples where one partner is barely hiding deep trauma. Duff James’ revelatory, loosely autobiographical drama follows Zion Daniel Young’s performance artist Gabriel and his partner, accountant Andy (Fra Fee), as they begin the adoption process. It’s funny, emotive and at times heartbreaking, especially as they arrive for activity day and are handed children’s pamphlets, each innocent face hiding a tragic story. It soon becomes apparent that the process is a bone-revealing, full-on character exam with the highest stakes imaginable. Phil Harrison
10pm, Channel 4
Football violence may seem like a thing of the past, but this four-part series shows how England’s football police forces are still busy at work. Filmed throughout the 2022-23 season, the show follows officers trying to separate fans of rival teams. Expect fist fights, fireworks and nasty incidents involving metal barriers. Philippines
Panorama: The Missing Crypt Queen – Alive or Dead?
8pm, BBC One
Bulgarian-German con artist Ruja Ignatova has been on the run since 2017, when the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme collapsed. Since then, the mystery surrounding her case has only deepened. Was she killed by a drug lord in Dubai, as rumored? If so, why is the FBI investigating under the assumption that she is still alive? Ellen E. Jones
Love Island
9pm, ITV1
The glamorous reality TV show may be losing ratings, but the sexy, sun-kissed villa action is back for an 11th series. The winner will receive £50,000, but most importantly, will the contestants make friends along the way? Maya Jama brings you… Philippines
Vasa: Ghost Ship
9pm, BBC Four
The sinking of a Swedish galleon on its maiden voyage in 1628 prompted this multi-documentary film. A historical analysis of 17th-century Sweden is followed by an exciting portrayal of the salvage of the wreckage, before the discovery of human remains leads to an anthropological investigation. Jack Seal
Sympathizer
9pm, Sky Atlantic
After the fall of Saigon, the focus shifts to Los Angeles, where this slick, stylish adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows a conflicted North Korean spy (Hoa Xuande) as he teams up with loyal South Korean expatriates. We also meet the Japan-obsessed Professor Hammer, played by Robert Downey Jr., in one of many quirky supporting characters. Graham Virtue
Live Sports
Men’s international soccer: England vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 7pm, Channel 4. Friendly match at St James’ Park.
