Television

Programmes

Blitz: The Bombs That Changed Britain

This series focuses on just four of the bombs dropped on Britain during WWII. The first episode is about one that fell on the East End. Sat 4 Aug, BBC2 20:00 (60mins).

The Foreign Doctors are Coming

A documentary following doctors from around the world as they try to get jobs in the UK. Tue 7 Aug, C4 22:00 (65mins).

Mechanical Marvels

Historian Simon Schaffer looks at some of the engineering marvels of the 19th century – from giant telescopes to computers made of cogs. Wed 8 Aug, BBC4 21:00 (60mins).

Hang Ups

In this new comedy series, Stephen Mangan plays a therapist whose life is unravelling. The starry cast includes Richard E. Grant and David Tennant. Wed 8 Aug, C4 22:00 (35mins).

The Prosecutors: Modern Day Slavery

A film tracking a prosecutor who is trying to build a case against a gang trading in children. Thur 9 Aug, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Films The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years

(2016) Covering the period until the Fab Four’s final live show in 1966, Ron Howard’s award-winning documentary features footage from the shows and interviews with the band members. Sat 4 Aug, More4 21:00 (130mins).

My Brother the Devil (2012)

In this gripping film, a Hackney gang member tries to leave his old life behind – but that sets up a confrontation with his younger brother. Fri 10 Aug, BBC2 23:35 (105mins).