Girls’ night in… and out
1 Big Brother MONDAY, CHANNEL 5, 8.30PM NEW SERIES It’s that time of year again, so pull up a chair and prepare to be entertained by the antics of a wacky and wonderful new group of housemates. Rylan Clark-Neal, who presents alongside Emma Willis, is excited. ‘I can’t wait to get back to Big Brother, because it’s like my little home – it’s not like work for me,’ he says. This year, Big Brother has a new United Kingdom theme, and Rylan hopes it will spark lively debates. ‘I think with the varying types of housemates, you will have lots of different political views. I’m like the naughty little devil in their ear, urging them on – I want to see fireworks!’ So do we, Rylan – bring it on. 2 The Met: Policing London WEDNESDAY, BBC ONE, 9PM With violent crime and terrorism on the increase, life for the capital’s coppers has never been more challenging. This fascinating documentary series follows the brave people who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
3 The Wizard Of Lies
THURSDAY, SKY ATLANTIC, 11PM Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this one-off docudrama about Bernie Madoff, the man behind the biggest fraud in US financial history – whose actions ruined thousands of lifes.
4 Evil Stepmothers
THURSDAY, E!, 10PM Wicked stepmothers aren’t just found in fairy tales. This documentary introduces evil women who are intent on making their family’s lives a living hell: dividing the family, stealing money and tormenting children – chilling stuff!
5 Jodie Marsh On… Women Who Pay For Sex
WED, QUEST RED, 10PM The ex-model turns presenter for this four-part series tackling hard-hitting topics. This week, she interviews women who shun romance and employ lovers – and the gigolos who satisfy their needs.