TV tonight: Louis Theroux is back on top form in West Bank documentary
9pm, BBC Two
Louis returns to form as he revisits the West Bank, where he first spent time in 2011 for his Ultra Zionists documentary. He now goes in the wake of the 7 October attacks, as a growing number of Israeli religious nationalists settle in the occupied Palestinian territory – with support from the highest levels of government. It's a tense watch as the documentarian speaks with people from all sides, including Issa Amro, a Palestinian activist, who is not free to roam his own city of Hebron, and the aggressively outspoken 'godmother' of the movement, Daniella Weiss, who in their parting conversation makes a bewildering point by physically pushing Theroux. Hollie Richardson
9pm, U&W
New Orleans is dubbed the 'murder capital' of the US, where crime is much higher than the national average – and women are no exception. In this intriguing series, Katie Piper, who seeks to understand violence after being attacked with acid 17 years ago, talks to female inmates, starting with Tonica who killed her husband after she was abused. HR
8pm, ITV1
Det Supt Roy Grace (John Simm) has the Merchant in his sights – a high-level Brighton drug dealer with possible links to a puzzling double murder case. But nailing the man behind the moniker proves trickier than expected, especially with the shadow of corrupt cop Cassian Pewe still hanging over East Sussex CID. Ellen E Jones
9pm, BBC One
'You and me, man on man, no blades, no shooters …' The moody Liverpool crime drama ramps up the action as icy fixer Michael (James Nelson-Joyce) and bolshie heir apparent Jamie (Jack McMullen) agree to a no-holds-barred cage match. At stake? Personal pride, and the late Ronnie's entire drug operation. Graeme Virtue
9pm, Channel 4
More joyous musical performances as Claudia Winkleman takes judges Mika and Jon Batiste to Sheffield station. A professional footballer accompanies his piano playing with a sweet singing solo, somebody whips out a brass instrument and an original composition inspired by anglerfish gets its debut. HR
9pm, Sky Comedy
His Edinburgh fringe shows never gained much traction but, post-Ted Lasso fame, Brett Goldstein has been able to get together his first ever standup special – and on HBO/Max/Sky Comedy, no less! Expect an hour of suave and self-deprecating British-American cross-cultural insights. EEJ
High & Low: John Galliano, out now, Netflix
Starting with footage of the British fashion designer's career-ending antisemitic outburst in a Paris bar in 2010, Kevin Macdonald's fascinating documentary never shies away from the contradictions at the heart of its colourful subject. Proclaimed a 'genius' by journalists and his industry peers, John Galliano rose rapidly from Saint Martins student to ruling the haute couture roost at Dior. But 'fashion's wild boy' was also an alcoholic and prescription drug abuser with an intense workload, leading to egotism, excess and a criminal conviction. Simon Wardell
London Marathon, 8.30am, BBC One Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alex Yee makes his marathon debut in the 45th edition.
Premier League Football: Bournemouth v Man United, 1pm, Sky Sports Main Event Followed by Liverpool v Tottenham at 4pm.
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