PICK OF THE DAY

THE COUNTESS AND THE RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE

9PM, BBC2 ★★★★ Countess Alexandra Tolstoy and her partner, Russian oligarch Sergei Pugachev (right), lived in untold luxury, with lavish homes around the world, plus housekeepers, drivers and nannies. But when billionaire Pugachev became an enemy of the Russian state and of Vladimir Putin, their world came crashing down. This documentary, filmed over several years, is not only a window on to another world full of untold riches, but also the story of a family rocked by the insidious reach of money, politics and power.

THE REPAIR SHOP

8PM, BBC1 ★★★★

This rewarding, uplifting series – celebrating British craftsmanship – is just the tonic in these unsettling times. Among the precious yet faded treasures brought to the barn this week is an alabaster pendant lamp that was smashed to smithereens when England scored a goal, plus a monster-hunter’s binoculars.

THE TROUBLE WITH MAGGIE COLE

9PM, ITV ★★★

The concluding episode of this entertaining series takes a dark twist. Maggie looks forward to a family reunion and a fresh start at the Thurlbury anniversary celebrations, but as the villagers gather, a dramatic turn of events puts the life of someone close to Maggie in grave danger.

CORONAVIRUS: HOW BRITAIN IS CHANGING

9PM, CH4 ★★★★

With the shutdown of Britain, the pandemic has resulted in unprecedented changes to our way of life. But what are the ramifications in the months to come when we return to our jobs, schools and social lives? This documentary explores what a post-covid-19 Britain could possibly look like. SA