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Trial by Media (Netflix, from Mon)

Another week, another true crime documentary from Netflix. In the past, issues raised in programmes such as Making a Murderer and The Innocence Files have led to several cases being reinvestigated; TV has undoubtedly helped to right some wrongs. However, this six-part series offers a very different view about the value, or otherwise, of media coverage in America by revealing how allowing TV cameras into courtrooms may have influenced the outcome of various cases during the past 40 years. It’s believed that such scrutiny has inadvertently encouraged showmanship, changing the US legal system in the process. Among the cases featured are the impeachment of politician Rod Blagojevich and the death of Amadou Diallo, who was shot and killed by four police officers after being mistaken for a rape suspect.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend

(Netflix, from Tue)

Interactive TV could be the future – Bandersnatch,

Black Mirror’s attempt at it during Christmas 2018, was a true gift for its fans, allowing them to decide what happened to its main protagonist. Now this special edition of the muchloved sitcom is going down the same route, although we predict there will be far more laughs involved. Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) is about to tie the knot with her diminutive but attractive English prince (Daniel Radcliffe) when she discovers that cult leader the Reverend (the always wonderful Jon Hamm) has another secret bunker full of women. Determined to free them, Kimmy races to the rescue – and it’s up to you, dear viewer, to make sure she does so AND gets to the church on time.

Glow Up

(BBC3/iPlayer, from Thu, 7pm)

It’s a year since Ellis Atlantic

was crowned the winner of BBC3’s inaugural make-up competition, and in the months since he’s become a well-known figure. Not that this will be a surprise to those who followed his progress during the show -he was streets ahead of the rest and was complimented by professionals who stated there and then they would like to work with him in the future. Will any of the class of 2020 be as impressive? We’re about to find out as the second run begins. Stacey Dooley returns as host, mopping the fevered brows of those struggling with their nerves while trying to impress judges Val Garland and Dominic Skinner.

White Lines

(Netflix, from Fri)

A Spanish-British co-production, this 10-part crime drama set on Ibiza has a fine pedigree. It was created by Alex Pina, the driving force behind Netflix’s Money Heist. Laura Haddock, who was last seen in The Capture, takes the lead role of Zoe Walker, who wants to find out exactly what happened to her brother – DJ Axl. He had been missing for 20 years before his body was found on the island, and her very personal investigation leads her into a dark world of sex, drugs and dance clubs. Along the way she confronts aspects of her own character while learning more about her brother and his friends. Daniel Mays, Laurence Fox, Angela Griffin and Nuno Lopez co-star.

What’s it called?

Athletico Mince

What’s it about?

All you can really say with any certainty is that, despite the title, it’s not really about football, so imagine the second word to be a better guide to the podcast’s content than the first.

Who’s in it?

A certain Bob Mortimer is the culprit-in-chief – better known as one half of National Treasures Vic and Bob – though he’s ably assisted in the silliness and general mayhem by writer and broadcaster Andy Dawson, like Mortimer a son of the English north-east (though he hails from Sunderland where Mortimer is from Middlesbrough).

What’s so good about it?

As you’d expect from anything Bob Mortimer-related it’s mindbendingly inventive and surreal and laugh-out-loud funny. If it’s scripted at all, it doesn’t sound like it. If it isn’t, it just makes Mortimer’s genius all the more remarkable.

Best bits …

There’s a long-running segment called Gangs Of The EPL (English Premier League) and in one particularly silly example Mortimer gives the apparent low-down on a postmatch bust up between footballers Raheem Sterling of Manchester City and Joe Gomez of Liverpool. It took place (allegedly) at the gravy station in the Liverpool canteen. While Roberto Firmino was dancing on a table. Wearing a white three piece suit and Cuban heels. Red ones.

For fans of ...

Vic And Bob’s Big Night Out, Shooting Stars.

BARRY DIDCOCK

White Lines, Netflix