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Once More With Feeling 8.15pm, Sunday, Sky Arts
Kiwi Andrew Dominik directs this 2016 documentary which explores the creative process of Nick Cave and his band as the singer struggles with an unspoken personal tragedy. ‘‘What Dominik gives us is a portrait of an artist and a man and a family at a low. He doesn’t try to understand, but he does find some beauty and truth among the chaos and despair,’’ wrote Time Out London‘ s Dave Calhoun. TV One will have live coverage nightly in the wee small hours until 6am, while Duke’s continues on until the end of play each day, as well as a highlights package at 5.30pm. The defending champions are Andy Murray and Serena Williams.
Sgt Pepper’s Musical Revolution 8.35pm, Tuesday, Prime
Made to celebrate the recent 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ seminal album, this documentary
Modern Family 7.30pm, Thursday, Prime
As season eight of this hit US comedy opens, the Dunphy clan wrap up a fun-filled week in New York. While the kids are flying home, Claire and Phil plan to drive cross-country. But unbeknownst to each other, both groups decide to stay in the city and have a few more adventures. Two episodes will screen back-to-back each week.
The Wizard of Lies 8.30pm, Thursday, SoHo
New based-on-fact TV movie which chronicles Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, which defrauded his clients of billions of dollars. Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer star. ‘‘Doesn’t try to either understand or humanise Madoff, but all the same it manages to be an intimate, unsettling portrait of a borderline sociopath,’’ wrote The Atlantic‘ s David Sims.