What not to miss in the week ahead
FACTUAL DRAMA The Interrogation Of Tony Martin
On 20 August 1999, Tony Martin turned a gun on two burglars who had broken into his Norfolk farmhouse, nicknamed Bleak House.
While Brendan Fearon, 29, managed to escape with gunshot wounds, teenager Fred Barras died at the scene. The incident – which sparked a national debate surrounding issues of self defence – resulted in Martin being convicted of murder, later reduced to manslaughter, for which he served three years in prison. Now Channel 4 revisits the events using previously unseen police transcripts to give a new perspective on the case. Starring Steve Pemberton as Martin and Daniel Mays as DC Peters.
Tomorrow, Channel 4, 9pm
DRAMA
Tin Star
Set in the Canadian Rockies, Tin Star tells the story of Jim Worth (Tim Roth), a former British detective now small town police chief, who brings his family to the tiny, tranquil town of Little Big Bear for a better life. When a vast new oil refinery, fronted by corporate liaison Elizabeth Bradshaw (Christina Hendricks), opens nearby and their new home is flooded with workers looking for drugs, gambling and prostitution, Jim has to work hard to protect his family and the town from organised crime.
Tomorrow, Channel 4, 10pm
ENTERTAINMENT Michael Mcintyre’s Big Show
The knockabout variety programme returns to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and our screens for an eight episode run. This week includes a musical performance from Little Mix, the return of the Unexpected Star slot – where a member of the public performs on stage – while Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael for Send To All.
Today, BBC1, 8:10pm
REALITY I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
The full line-up hasn’t been revealed yet, but ITV’S schedules are going to be filled with the antics of celebs looking to boost their profile. So far, those confirmed include The Chase’s quiz queen Anne Hegarty, Coronation Street actor Sair Khan and ex football manager Harry Redknapp. Ant Mcpartlin sits this series out with Holly Willoughby taking his place to co-present with Declan Donnelly.
Tomorrow, STV, 9pm
DOCUMENTARY Driven: The Billy Monger Story
In May last year, 17-year-old Billy Monger crashed at high speed during an F4 race at Donington, resulting in the amputation of both his legs. This documentary follows Monger – who is back racing in F3 – as he travels to Italy to meet former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both his legs following a crash while racing in Germany in 2001. Zanardi returned to racing after the accident but also went on to win a cycling gold medal at Rio in the Paralympic Games.
The veteran racer and the teenager share life experiences, their continued love of speed and talk candidly about the events that changed their lives, the adversity they have overcome and their hopes for the future.
Monday, BBC2, 9pm
MUSIC Discovering Rhapsody In Blue – George Gershwin
This fascinating four-part series dissects a piece of music and the context within which it was written. In the first programme, Josie D’arby presents the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Marcandré Hameli, performing George Gershwin’s swinging salute to New York City, Rhapsody In Blue (1924), conducted by Thomas Dausgaard from Glasgow City Halls. ■
Tomorrow, BBC4, 8pm