PICK OF THE DAY

Nothing Like A Dame

9PM, BBC2

Dames Eileen Atkins, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright and Judi Dench (right) have been friends for more than half a century, and have seen each other blossoming from fledgling ingenues to highly respected queens of stage and screen. In this enormously enjoyable documentary, the formidable quartet allow cameras to film them as ‘themselves’ as they sit in a quintessentially English country garden, taking a trip down memory lane. Wonderful archive footage helps to illustrate this joyful insight into the remarkable lives of these remarkable women.

The British Soap Awards 2018

8PM, ITV

Hosted by Phillip Schofield, the ceremony airs live for the first time. This year, the usual categories (Best Actor/ Actress/Newcomer, etc) are joined by a one-off award for Greatest Moment (Of All Time) – although the earliest scene nominated dates back to 2001. With so many to choose from, it will surely become a regular.

Casualty

8.20PM, BBC1

This week, a troubled Alicia throws herself into a perilous situation in a bid to avoid a smitten Eddie’s attentions, only to find events getting on top of her. Meanwhile, as

Ethan is warned about his inappropriate relationship with Leigh-Anne, he finds himself making a startling confession to his former flame.

All Girls Live At The Apollo

10.20PM, BBC2

First of two compilation shows celebrating the female standup comedians who have, over 13 series and 82 episodes, had Hammersmith Apollo roaring with laughter. Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan are among those dispelling the myth that women aren’t as funny as men.