Television

Programmes

The Bodyguard First episode of the contemporary political drama starring Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden. As the ambitious home secretary (Hawes) works towards a controversial counterterrorism bill, the protection officer assigned to her (Madden) wrestles with the conflict between beliefs and duty. Sun 26 Aug, BBC1 21:00 (60mins).

The Great British Bake Off

The perennial favourite returns for a new series. In the Showstopper round, contestants will endeavour to win a 3D biscuit portrait challenge. Tue 28 Aug, Channel 4 20:00 (75mins).

Upstart Crow Third series of Ben Elton’s clever sitcom based on Shakespeare’s life. David Mitchell plays the Bard, weary with balancing literary genius and the LondonStratford commute. Wed 29 Aug, BBC2 20:30 (30mins).

Films

Sicario (2015) Emily Blunt stars as a principled FBI agent fighting drug cartels on the Us-mexico border. Sat 25 Aug, Film4 21:00 (140mins).

Bone Tomahawk (2015) S. Craig Zahler’s acclaimed film blends the western and horror genres. Starring Kurt Russell. Sat 25 Aug, Film4 23:20 (155mins).

A Town Like Alice (1956) Based on Nevil Shute’s novel about friendship in Malaya under Japanese occupation during the Second World War. Wed 29 Aug, BBC2 13:20 (115mins).

The Martian (2015) Awardwinning science fiction from Ridley Scott. A lone astronaut is left on the red planet. Matt Damon stars. Thur 30 Aug, Film4 21:00 (165mins).