THERE SHE GOES
Lawrence
ITV, 8pm
IT is almost three decades since the racist murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence stunned Britain.
The 18-year-old A-level student was set upon by a gang of youths and stabbed to death on his way home in Eltham, South East London, on April 22, 1993.
The horrific killing put racial discrimination in the spotlight – along with the police.
It was eventually concluded that the Metropolitan force’s handling of the case was affected by institutional racism.
But 27 years on, has Britain really changed?
The killing of George Floyd in the US triggered global protests with thousands also taking to the streets here demanding an end to racial inequality. In this
BBC2, 9.30pm
This comedy drama about a family with a daughter who has a learning disability is both fraught and funny.
And it has our emotions going up and down like a yo-yo.
As the timeline flashes back and forth, there are plenty of stresses and strains but also joy and humour as Simon (David Tennant) and Emily (Jessica Hynes) battle to keep the family together.
In this episode, Rosie (Miley Locke) has found some old pictures from
EVERY DAY ..For Rosie’s family special live programme, presenters Rageh Omaar and Anushka Asthana are joined by a panel of high-profile guests to examine just how ‘equal’ the UK really is nowadays – and what needs to change.
The programme will showcase an exclusive poll taking a look at racism today and will discuss how much Britain has changed since Stephen’s murder.
Immediately afterwards, ITV will re-broadcast the 1999 drama The Murder Of Stephen Lawrence, which tells the story of the aftermath through the eyes of his parents, Doreen and Neville.
Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Hugh Quarshie as Stephen’s mum and dad, the two-hour programme recreates the night they lost their son and follows the family’s fight for justice, including the public inquiry into the police investigation.
Christmas and she’s very excited. But it’s February. How on Earth has she got this idea into her head? Turns out Simon put Home Alone on, so now she’s obsessed and even wants a tree.
Simon suggests they just give in and have Christmas Day, but Emily insists: “I am not living in a Wizzard song.”
They discover President’s Day on their calendar in a few days and wonder if that might distract her.
Meanwhile, back in 2008, Si and Em are arguing non-stop and discuss with their friends whether it would be better if they split up.