TODAY'S CHOICES

SCTV, 7pm, PG (1996) MrsDoubtfire cutie Mara Wilson is Matilda Wormwood, a spirited youngster with telekinetic powers who teaches her neglectful parents and sadistic principal (Pam Ferris) a lesson they’ll never forget. Luckily for Matilda, she’s got the kind Miss Honey (Embeth Davidtz) in her corner for support. Based on the Roald Dahl story, Danny DeVito directs and stars in a cute, dark and smart tale fit for all-ages consumption. 10 Things To Know About The Future SBS, 9.25pm Do the maths: with 10 topics to cover in 60 minutes this British doco doesn’t stand much of a chance of offering great insights. sights. Instead, they are more like snippets of information: somee easy to understand, others less so. Using the latest scientific discoveries, overies, mathematician Hannah Fry (pictured) takes a look at the 10 things you need to know about the future and what the world will be like in 2050.