Television

Programmes

Queer as Art Documentary celebrating the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the arts in Britain in the 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality. David Hockney is among the interviewees. Sat 29 July, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Wild Alaska Live The second episode in the stunning three-part series filmed live in the Alaskan wilderness. Sun 30 July, BBC1 19:00 (60mins).

I am Bolt Benjamin and Gabe Turner’s reverential but engaging look at the life of the world’s fastest man. Mon 31 July, BBC1 20.30 (90mins).

Man in An Orange Shirt Novelist Patrick Gale penned this two-part drama that follows two gay love stories 60 years apart, but linked by a mysterious painting. With David Gyasi, James Mcardle and Vanessa Redgrave. Mon 31 July, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Public Enemies: Jay Z vs Kanye One-off documentary about the meteoric rise of two world-famous rappers, and their colossal falling out. Mon 31 July, C4 22:00 (65mins).

Films

Pride (2014) Imelda Staunton and Dominic West star in this film inspired by the true story of an unlikely alliance between gay activists and striking Welsh miners in the 1980s. Sun 30 July, BBC2 22:00 (110mins).

Force Majeure (2014) Deliciously dark comedy about Swedish couple on a skiing holiday, whose relationship is tested by a near miss with an avalanche. Tue 1 Aug, Film4 23:10 (140mins).

Arbitrage (2012) Sleek, gripping thriller set in the world of high finance. With Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth. Thur 3 Aug, C4 01:30 (105mins).