PICKS OF THE DAY
Entertainment: It’ll Be Alright On The Night, ITV, 11.05pm
Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams (left) is on hand again as he narrates another compilation of classic TV cock-ups, all rescued from the cutting-room floor to delight the nation. In this showing, Holly Willoughby reveals too much to Russell Crowe, Rylan Clark-Neal comes unstuck on the set of Supermarket Sweep, Kourtney Kardashian causes trouble on Australian news, and James Martin finds live TV a recipe for disaster.
Music: Classic Albums, Sky Arts, 11.25pm
The story behind Meat Loaf’s phenomenally successful 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell, charting record companies’ initial indifference towards the star’s powerful lyrics, theatrical style and presentation. It went on to be one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide, and is certified 14x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Film: All The President’s Men, BBC4, 10pm
This Oscar-winning thriller about Watergate is one of the finest ever made about American politics. Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford (both left) play Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, whose stubborn tactics bring down President Nixon. William Goldman’s script highlights a complicated web of corruption, while Alan J Pakula’s tense direction draws parallels between the open-plan offices of the Post (no secrets here) and the murky world of Washington politics. There’s great support too, from Jason Robards as the Post’s editor Ben Bradlee, and Hal Holbrook who plays creepy informant Deep Throat.
History: Inside The Tower Of London, C5, 8pm
Staff at the Tower are bringing out the big guns to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation in 1953. A massive 62-gun salute is planned on the wharf but with his boss, the chief yeoman warder, away, new yeoman gaoler Rob Fuller is in charge for the first time. Three 4,000lb guns and thousands of visitors waiting with bated breath mean there is plenty of pressure on Rob to get it right.
Documentary: Comedy Legends, Sky Arts, 9pm
Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of British comic Frankie Howerd (right). He was one of Britain’s post-war comedy heroes who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of films, including several Carry On roles. He was known for his seemingly off-the-cuff remarks to the audience, especially in Up Pompeii!. His TV work was characterised by direct addresses to camera and monologues with verbal tics such as “Oooh, no missus” and “Titter ye not”.