PICKS OF THE DAY
Documentary: Trump, The Doctor & The Vaccine Scandal: Channel 4 Dispatches, 8pm, C4
In 1998, Andrew Wakefield published a controversial research paper claiming there was a link between autism and the MMR vaccine. His work was later found to be fraudulent and he was struck off the medical register as a result. The disgraced former doctor now lives in Texas and has been linked with the administration of President Trump – he even attended one of the inaugural balls shortly after the election – but what impact has his presence had on the American leader’s views on autism? In this excellent documentary, Channel 4’s Cathy Newman (left) looks at Wakefield’s current role.
Cookery: Great British Menu, 7.30pm, BBC2
In the Southwest starter round, newcomer Tom Brown (left) is worried that his elegant dish may fail to impress. His competition this evening comes from Andy Clatworthy’s mushroom-centred offering and a complex summer salad plated up by returning chef Dominic Chapman. All three are hoping to move a step closer to securing their place at the Wimbledon banquet but there will not be success stories for all of them as the judges make their decision.
Comedy: Loaded, 10pm, C4
There has been a lot of hype about the arrival of this new comedy drama and it does not disappoint with a cracking opening episode. The series centres on four friends who have sold their company and found themselves as multimillionaires. Cleverly showcasing the British distaste for other people’s success, Loaded stars Samuel Anderson, Nick Helm (above middle), Jim Howick and Jonny Sweet.
Soap: EastEnders, 8pm, BBC1
Nobody fights like sisters can fight. If you need evidence, it comes tonight as Denise and Kim (Diane Parish and Tameka Empson, both above) lock horns. The pair were supposed to be celebrating Patrick’s return but a blazing row casts a shadow over the occasion. In other news in Walford, Lauren is thrown in at the deep end on her first day at work when she joins Josh in a client presentation.
Comedy: Room 101, 8.30pm, BBC1
As has become a trend on some shows recently, this series ends tonight with a mixture of highlights and unseen footage from previous episodes. Presenter Frank Skinner (right) looks back at the best bits from the latest run in which a batch of famous folk revealed their pet hates and asked for them to be banished into oblivion for ever. The pick of the choices included sugar lumps, enforced seating plans and, quite worryingly, life itself.