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PICK OF THE WEEK
The River Wye with Will Millard (BBC2, 2.45pm) The writer and angler begins his three-part journey down the River Wye in the wild mountains of midWales. He goes in search of the river’s source on the slopes of Plynlimon before learning how a local sheep farmer has diversified by turning some of his land into a destination for petrol-heads. Will explores how a legacy of heavy industry polluted the entire Wye catchment, acidifying its waters and damaging the ecosystem. He also takes a detour off the main river, up one of its tributaries to reflect on the benefits of being immersed in nature.
Germaine Bloody Greer (BBC2, 9pm)
Profile of the writer and academic, whose 1970 book The Female Eunuch became an international bestseller and an important part of the feminist movement. The programme features previously unseen archive footage, while interviews with Greer reveal with typical honesty, candour and wit her thoughts on the days when the book was originally published, as well as her opinion on the MeToo movement. Camille Paglia, Zoe Heller and Rosie Boycott are among those sharing their opinions on the influence of The Female Eunuch.
Hidden (BBC4, 9pm)
DI Cadi John and DS Owen Vaughan are called in to investigate when the body of a young woman, Mali Pryce, is found in a river in the Snowdonia National Park. They try and piece together the location and movements of Ms Pryce in the years following her disappearance in 2011. The discovery opens old wounds in the community and Mali’s father, Alun, is furious with what he sees as police ineptitude. This gripping drama stars Sian Reese-Williams (best known for her work in Emmerdale), Sion Alun Davies and Lowri Izard.
All Round to Mrs Brown’s (BBC1, 9.15pm) There’s been no shortage of giggles on this show in recent weeks, with the likes of Sting, Shaggy, Gino D’Acampo, Christine Lampard, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden all lending a hand with the laughs, although some viewers still struggle to get the joke (some of the Gogglebox crew were far from impressed in a recent episode). This week expect more divisive chat and comedy from the latter-day Old Mother Riley, aka Brendan O’Carroll, as he’s joined by guests Geri Horner, Gloria Hunniford, UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey and the eternally suave Nigel Havers.
SUNDAY
Britain Celebrates Live: 100 Years of Women’s Votes (BBC1, 2pm)
As you may have noticed if you’ve been keeping an eye on the TV schedules recently, this year marks the 100th anniversary of women being able to vote in Britain. And it’s not just the BBC that’s celebrating - today, thousands of women will be marching through the streets of London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast as part of Processions, which also doubles as a public artwork. The women are being encouraged to dress in white, purple and green, the colours of the suffragette movement, and female artists have been commissioned to create banners for the event.
Bang on Budget (Channel 4, 5.35pm)
Lucy Alexander and builder Harry Hoffen front this new series in which they attempt to prove you can make brilliant builds without breaking the bank. Their first mission is to bring in a complex build on a tight budget for the Flinter family. Combining the dining room and kitchen in this Victorian three-bed home is step one in creating a large living space. The family wants a handle-less kitchen, some offbeat flooring and stainless steel work tops.
Frankie Goes to Russia (BBC2, 9pm)
Part two of two. Frankie Boyle meets Russia’s leading football historian in St Petersburg, and has a look round his collection of memorabilia. He attends a Spartak Moscow match in a corporate box, and