This week’s must-see TV
Chelsea Flower Show 2017
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, BBC TWO, 8PM; FRIDAY, BBC ONE, 7.30PM It’s that time of year again, when there’s daily coverage of the capital’s blooming lovely flower show. Sophie Raworth, alongside Gardeners’ World’s Monty Don and Joe Swift, will be interviewing the green-fingered winners, and plenty of famous faces will be popping in. Mary Berry will be on hand to talk about cut flowers, and fashion icon Nicole Farhi will share her passion for design. Other high-profile horticulture fans include Joanna Lumley – talking about her love of plants – and Baroness Floella Benjamin, who gives her thoughts on encouraging the next generation of gardeners. Griff Rhys Jones also joins as a guest, and Monty and Joe’s GW team-mate Rachel De Thame will suggest how you can create the best borders.
Broken
TUESDAY, BBC ONE, 9PM NEW SERIES Hush crush Sean Bean plays a priest who comes to the aid of struggling single mother Anna Friel in this dark, brooding drama, which also stars Line Of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar. Written by the acclaimed and respected Jimmy McGovern, this six-part series is definitely one to watch. We’ll be there!
Paula
THURSDAY, BBC TWO, 9PM NEW SERIES When a young teacher has a one-night stand with an odd-job man, she doesn’t realise she’s in danger. Paula hires James to get rid of rats – but their hook-up is just the start of her problems. Stars Guerrilla’s Denise Gough and Tom Hughes.
Sharon Osbourne’s Dodgiest Deals In Rock ’n’ Roll
FRIDAY, BBC FOUR, 9PM Music insider Mrs O turns presenter to follow the money in rock ’n’ roll history. From Little Richard’s half a cent a record for Tutti Frutti to Robbie Williams’ £80 million advance, Sharon gets the inside story on those who have made a mint – and some who haven’t.
War Machine
FROM FRIDAY, NETFLIX It’s not often we see Brad Pitt on the small screen – and playing it for laughs – but here, he stars as toughtalking American soldier General McMahon, an army commander who tries to cut through the politics of war in this satire set in Afghanistan.