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PICK OF THE DAY
Ripper Street 9PM, BBC2
‘This borough here has a taste for monsters.’ It’s 1897 as series four of the drama begins, and three years have passed since DI Edmund Reid (Matthew Macfadyen) swapped the filthy, crime-ridden streets of Whitechapel for a peaceful life by the sea with his daughter. Meanwhile, back in the Big Smoke, the hangman’s noose looms above two familiar faces – including a former compadre whom Reid believes to be innocent of the crime for which he has been convicted. Will Reid agree to dust down his bowler and catch the next train to London to save his friend’s life? 6.30PM, BBC2 The Eggheads are arguably the greatest quizzers in Britain. And, by the end of this new series, hosted by Jeremy Vine, this most formidable panel of brainboxes will be joined by two brand-new faces. First to take their chances are Gareth and Alan – does either of them have what it takes to become an Egghead? Continues daily.
Britain’s Hardest Workers: Inside The Low Wage Economy
7PM, BBC2 Dubious new series in which 20 people take part in a unique experiment, trying out a range of genuine low-paid jobs. If they were celebrities or CEOs, it might be interesting. In fact, they’re already struggling lowpaid workers – which begs the question: what’s the point?
500 Questions
9PM, ITV Busy new quiz show in which a player strives to stay put while an opponent tries to knock them out and take their place. Asked a question by host Giles Coren, they have five seconds to give as many answers as they like – but three wrong answers in a row sees them cast out. How will first-ever contestant Jim fare? More tomorrow.