PICK OF THE WEEK

front rooms as part of his unique You, Me and Cold War Steve downloadable exhibition. It was supposed to be a celebratory tour to cheer people up a bit, post Brexit. Then Covid 19 hit. During lockdown, plans started to emerge for a new idea and in September and October Cold War Steve unveiled four ambitious new installations in Medway, Coventry, Liverpool and Bournemouth. This documentary follows the Birmingham-based artist as he works on these giant outdoor displays.

The Fall of Anne Boleyn: Arrest (C5, 9pm)

Over the next three evenings, historian Tracy Borman will be exploring the downfall of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, concentrating on three keys dates, beginning with her arrest. Tracy discovers Anne started the day in Greenwich, watching a game of tennis, when she received an ominous message that she was to appear before the Privy Council, where she was accused of committing adultery with three men. As well as reconstructing the events of that day, the historian asked how it had come to this, and explores how Anne became a deeply unpopular figure.

The Truth about Amazon: How to Shop Smart (C4, 9.15pm)

The pandemic has been bad for Britain’s already-struggling high streets, but it’s been a different story for Amazon – the online retailer has reported its biggest ever quarterly profits and has recruited an extra 400,000 staff to cope with the expected extra demand in the run-up to Christmas. In this three-part series, Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant ask how Amazon managed to beat the competition and also explore how to get the best deals possible on the site. Apparently, it’s not always by going for second-hand options, which can be more expensive than buying new.

WEDNESDAY

The Repair Shop (BBC1, 8pm)

Electronics expert Mark Stuckey and set designer and metalwork guru Dominic Chinea deploy their intricate skills to restore the radiogram that was handmade by Julianna Smith’s late father. Meanwhile, Dom calls in master wheelwright Greg Rowland to revive the dilapidated mini banana barrow that earned Jacqui Clark’s grandfather the nickname the ‘Banana King’. Leather expert Suzie Fletcher hears a remarkable story before delicately preserving a fragile wallet that Andrew Gorrie’s airman father owned. And finally, a brass replica fire engine that was presented to John McColl’s great grandfather in 1907 is painstakingly repaired. But will artisan and silversmith Brenton West’s tinkering do the precious item justice?

12 Puppies and Us (BBC2, 8pm)

Lyra the Pomsky moves in with the busy Cuthbertson family in Gateshead. Toddler Ellie is initially excited by her new playmate – until Lyra chews through her toys. Can Louise help stop the chewing and restore harmony to the house? In Cardiff, the big day arrives for