Clean Break
Beyond the Brick Thursday, 7.30pm, Prime
Better known as A Lego Brickumentary, this 2014 documentary looks at the global culture and appeal of the Danish blocks. The story takes viewers through art galleries full of Lego creations, introduces the ‘‘Master Builders’’ who design and create lifesized Lego models (as well as those who employ Lego bricks to create their own films) and explores the world of Lego therapy. ‘‘Directors Kief Davidson and Daniel Junge drive home the company’s grown-up fan base by logging an amusingly eclectic array of celebrity testimonials including Ed Sheeran, Trey Parker and NBA star Dwight Howard,’’ wrote The AV Club’s Jesse Hassenger.
Tonight, 8.30pm, Rialto
Four-part 2015 Irish drama series about a car dealer who is running out of fiscal rope. In desperation, he decides to kidnap the local bank manager’s family. ‘‘Good, subtle television, with a gripping cliffhanger at the end,’’ wrote The Irish Times’ Laurence Mackin about the first episode.
David Bowie – Five Years Tuesday, 8.35pm, Prime
To commemorate the first anniversary of the much-loved musician’s death, there’s a welcome repeat of this 2013 BBC documentary that looks at a key halfdecade in ‘‘the Thin White Duke’s’’ career, from Heroes to Let’s Dance. Includes previously unseen archival footage and interviews with all his closest collaborators. ‘‘The footage made it a long and satisfying dip in the bubble-bath of nostalgia,’’ wrote The Telegraph’s Michael Deacon.
Underage and on the Stage Wednesday, 9pm, TVNZ1
Observational documentary series which goes behind the scenes at one of the UK’s largest children’s talent agencies, BizzyKidz. Along with her team, agency owner, Debi, navigates the careers of more than 1300 talented wannabe stars.
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Thursday, 8.30pm, Rialto
This 2016 documentary looks at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers (All in the Family, The Jeffersons) of all time, Norman Lear. ‘‘A lively bio-doc that succeeds eulogistically and contextually,’’ wrote The Globe and Mail’s Brad Wheeler. – James Croot