NEXT WEEK’S FILM LISTINGS

more than ever before about their families, ancestry and health. In this new series, Stacey Dooley is inviting Britons who want to find out more to visit a one-stop-shop DNA testing clinic. In the first episode, she meets up with 75-year-old Bill, who was born at the end of the Second World War. His father was an AfricanAmerican GI who returned to the US at the end of the war – all his son really knows about him is his name.

Banksy & the Rise Of Outlaw Art (Sky Arts, 9pm)

A look at the mystery surrounding the anonymous street artist whose illegal stencils, pranks, invasions and interventions have outraged the establishment while captivating ordinary people for more than two decades. Despite being one of the most important cultural figures of our times, Banksy has remained an enigma. This documentary finally reveals his story, from his roots in a criminal subculture to his rise as the leader of an art revolution. Among the contributors are art promoter Steve Lazarides, Bristol graffiti pioneer John Nation, renowned street artists Ben Eine, Risk, Felix ‘Flx’ Braun and KET & Scape, and a host of cultural commentators.

Everest: Conquering the Death Zone (C5, 10pm)

Hundreds of people scale Mount Everest every year – there have even been concerns raised about the environmental impact of the amount of climbers who scale it – but a century ago, no one had reached the summit. This documentary looks at what it takes to conquer the mountain, from Howard Somervell who in 1924 got within 300m of the summit before being forced to turn back by illness, to the successful climb by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. It also explores the dangers facing the Sherpas who act as porters and guides to 21st-century tourists.

WEDNESDAY

The Terror (BBC2, 9pm)

In 1845, two ships under the command of Captain John Franklin set sail from Britain on an ambitious voyage to the Arctic in order to locate the fabled Northwest Passage. Three years later, they had both disappeared, with all 129 crew members presumed dead. This menacing 10-part survival horror series tells a fictionalised account of what befell the men of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, headed up by the religious Franklin (Ciaran Hinds) and sharp-tongued alcoholic Captain Francis Crozier (Jared Harris). Tonight’s opening episode is mostly set in September 1846, and sees Franklin’s Royal Navy expedition run into difficulty and both ships become irretrievably stuck on the ice.

Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story (STV, 9pm)

In 2000, Britain was shocked and fascinated by the case of Jane Andrews, who was convicted of murdering Tom Cressman. Not only was she connected to the royal family – Andrews was

Sarah Ferguson’s former dresser – but the press coverage portrayed her as a jealous obsessive who couldn’t take the rejection of her wealthy lovers. However, this documentary raises the question of whether, given changing attitudes, the media would have taken a different approach today. It features never-seenbefore interviews with Jane’s family and psychiatrist, and asks whether their lingering doubts about the case are justified, or if Tom’s family and the prosecution are right to consider her a “danger to all men”.

Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (C4, 9pm)

It’s the last in the series, but the good news for

Bake Off fans is that it sees former host Sandi Toksvig reunited with her great friend, judge Prue Leith. They’re heading to the Cotswolds, which Prue reckons she knows like the back of her hand, but Sandi is hoping to surprise her with some hidden escapes. They begin in the Wye Valley, where they explore a luxury tree house, before visiting a striking home of glass and Cotswold stone. They then get to staycation in even more style at a colourful and chic home designed by Kate Moss.

Inside Chernobyl with Ben Fogle (C5, 9pm)

Ben Fogle’s TV travels have taken him to many extraordinary places, but nowhere quite like the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the site of the

world’s worst nuclear accident. He spends a week living there alone, as he gains privileged access to the doomed Control Room 4 where the disaster took place and the catacombs that make up the Chernobyl power plant itself. It may not be everyone’s dream destination, but Ben discovers that plenty of people want to make the pilgrimage as he learns more about the adventure seekers who illegally enter deep into the zone.

The Pandemic at No 47 (C4, 10pm)

The anniversary of the first lockdown is looming, and to mark it director Paddy Wivell is exploring the impact of isolation on his own community. The film-maker knew few of his

neighbours before the pandemic, and the new restrictions made it difficult to mix with them. So, Wivell took to filming the diverse local community at a distance – through their doorways and windows. That may initially sound more sinister than sociological, but as the documentary shows, it gave him a chance to befriend people who were once strangers as they open up about their fears and anxieties, as well as some of the opportunities presented by the lockdown, and the ways in which it has made them reconsider what’s important.

THURSDAY

Luxury Holidays: How to Get Away This Year (C4, 8pm)

After the grimmest of winters, many of us are desperate to go on holiday in 2021, but how, when and where do we go? Sabrina Grant investigates whether a proper break will be possible this year, looking at where we may be able to visit once restrictions are lifted. She meets families who are desperate for an escape and explores the options for taking a luxury trip both at home and abroad. From high-end staycation destinations that are off the beaten track, to cruises, this programme offers expert advice on what to look out for when you book, and how to protect your money. As well as the measures holiday companies are putting in place to keep holidaymakers safe during the pandemic, there’s the all-important information on how quarantines and new variants could change holiday plans throughout the year.

Pooch Perfect (BBC1, 8pm)

After seven weeks of fierce competition, we discover the identity of the nation’s top dog groomer. But before judges Colin Taylor and Verity Hardcastle make their final decision and host Sheridan Smith announces the winner of the Golden Stanley trophy, the three contenders must prove they can execute one of the toughest challenges in the industry – a continental clip on a standard poodle. Then in dogology, they’ll need to identify the breed of dog while blindfolded before, for the final dogwalk, they’ll parade their pooches with a groom fit for the red carpet.

This Week on the Farm (C5, 8pm)

The pressure is on Rob and Dave to find the right animal for the job as breeding season approaches for their Kerry Hill sheep – but will they find their Ram-eo? Yorkshire Vet Shona Searson pays a visit to put Ted the Highland bull to the ultimate test as she decides if he’s suitable for breeding. Meanwhile, JB Gill continues his love affair with the best of British produce when he helps harvest some parsnips. Another Yorkshire Vet, Julian Norton, goes on a journey to produce a very special cheese. And Rob and Dave take a day away from the farm to visit a nearby coal mine.

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (STV, 9pm)

Back in 2012, Rupert Everett branded Piers Morgan “slobby”, “elephantine” and “pathological” when he recalled working with him on Comic Relief Does The Apprentice. It seems the duo have now put their differences behind them, as Everett becomes the latest celebrity to join the GMB host for an intimate chat about his life and career. They will discuss the caustic comments the actor and director has made about several co-stars, including Madonna and Julia Roberts. He also talks about the promiscuous life he led in the 1970s and 1980s, the impact of the HIV/Aids crisis, and his romantic relationships with women, including TV presenter Paula Yates.

The Yorkshire Ripper’s New Victims (C5, 9pm)

With 2021 marking the 40th anniversary of Peter Sutcliffe’s arrest and conviction, this feature-length programme promises to provide a new perspective on the crimes of the Yorkshire-based killer. It reexamines his infamous murders and attacks on lone women, focusing on Sutcliffe’s ‘forgotten victims’ and asking whether he took any dark secrets to the grave when he died in November 2020. The film also asks whether police officers ignored some of the victims’ ordeals – leaving Sutcliffe free to carry on killing.

FRIDAY, Grayson’s Art Club (C4, 8pm)

When Russell Tovey appeared as a sitter on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year show in 2020, he discussed his passion for art. It seemed as if he was more enthusiastic as a collector rather than as a creator, but he joins Philippa and Grayson Perry to show off his work inspired by this week’s theme – nature. The History Boys star also helps Grayson choose the best of the latest offerings submitted by the public before the Turner Prize-winning potter chats to fellow artists Andy Goldsworthy and Polly Morgan.

Deutschland 89 (More4, 9pm)

The third and final series of the acclaimed drama begins. When the Berlin Wall falls on November 9, 1989, super spy Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay) and his fellow agents at the East German Foreign Intelligence are left reeling. Their government has collapsed, their organisation is in chaos and their futures are uncertain. With Lenora still locked up and everything on the line, Martin is ordered to prevent further liberal reforms from being passed by the GDR government. But as he follows his own plan, he gets caught up in a deadly chain of events. The full boxset will be made available on All 4 after the transmission of this first episode.

The Graham Norton Show (BBC1, 10.45pm)

The eagerly awaited sixth series of Line of Duty is due to start any time now, and Norton will be hoping two of its stars – Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar – will give him the lowdown on what to expect when they appear on tonight’s programme. Daisy Ridley also promotes her sci-fi adventure Chaos Walking, Chiwetel Ejiofor waxes lyrical about romantic comedy heist Locked Down (a timely title if ever there was one) and Bryan Cranston discusses his role in the TV drama Your Honour. Plus, music comes from Imelda May.

Tommy Cooper at the BBC (BBC1, 11.35pm)

It’s almost 40 years since the fez-wearing funnyman collapsed and died on live TV. Nevertheless, Tommy Cooper remains hugely popular, with new generations of viewers becoming fans after being introduced to his unique mix of magic and comedy via programmes such as this. He performed tricks from the age of eight after an aunt bought him a magic set, and developed an act while part of an entertainment party during the Second World War. After being demobbed, Cooper went professional and quickly learned that the audience was more amused by the failure of his tricks than by their success. He made his TV debut on BBC talent show New to You in 1948 and never looked back. He was more associated with ITV than the Beeb, but there are still plenty of laughs to be seen in this trip down memory lane.