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TV tonight: Diana’s story, on what would have been her 60th birthday

Diana

9pm, ITV

Marking what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, this feature-length film, directed by Jemma Chisnall and produced by the team behind The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty, delves deep into the archives to tell the story of Diana’s path from Pimlico nursery assistant to princesss. Contributors include her friend James Colthurst, who speaks of her motivations to undertake charity work, while newspaper clippings drive home the relentless ferocity of the tabloids’ obsession with her. Ammar Kalia

The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick

8pm, Channel 4

A total elbow replacement is on the cards for arthritic seven-year-old chocolate labrador Inca this week, while two-year-old cavapoo Nala is in need of a hip replacement from Fitzpatrick. On the other end of the scale, great dane Charles is having trouble with his spine owing to his size. AK

Terror: Bologna, 1980

8.40pm, PBS America

On 2 August 1980, an explosion at Bologna central station in Italy killed 85 people and injured 200. The attack was attributed to a neo-fascist group, but 40 years on, rumours of government involvement persist. It casts new light on this docuseries’ big question: who defines terrorism? Ellen E Jones

Dragons’ Den

9pm, BBC One

An episode where those piles of cash look impossible to win … until one of the most surprising investments ever occurs. The Dragons peer skeptically at novel concepts, including cooking alcohol sold in pouches, a baffling idea for customisable shoes, and a gadget that teaches you how to play the drums. Jack Seale

Escape to the Chateau: Make Do and Mend

9pm, Channel 4

Dick and Angel Strawbridge return for a new series of DIY tips from their refurbished French pile. First up, the pair help couple Kate and Erik restore a 150-year-old sash window, while back at the chateau, a pond is installed to encourage natural predators in the walled garden. AK

Terry Venables: A Man Can Dream

9pm, Sky Documentaries

During a golden period for Euro 96 nostalgia, this documentary examines the surprisingly quirky life of England’s manager during that tournament. Venables was a fine coach but his ambitions extended beyond football to being a novelist, singer, hotelier and board game inventor. Phil Harrison

Film choice

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Ang Lee, 2000), 7.35pm Great! Movies
Ang Lee’s foray into the martial arts movie set new standards of balletic grace, furiously choreographed action and jaw-dropping beauty. In a mythic Chinese past, heroic warriors Chow Yun-Fat and Michelle Yeo fight to keep the sword of destiny out of evil hands. The effects are mesmerising, but it’s also a richly evocative exploration of love, loyalty and friendship. Paul Howlett

Live sport

AFL: Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats 10am, BT Sport 1.
Clash from Brisbane Cricket Ground.

Golf: The BMW International Open 11.30am, Sky Sports Main Event. First day’s coverage.

Golf: The Travelers Championship 8pm, Sky Sports Golf.
Day one from Connecticut.