Television

Programmes

Life Is Wonderful: Mandela’s Unsung Heroes

Former judge Nick Stadlen’s inspiring film about the Rivonia Trial that led to the incarceration on Robben Island of Nelson Mandela and his fellow fighters against apartheid. Sat 10 Nov, C5 22:30 (100mins).

They Shall Not Grow Old

For this extraordinary documentary, Peter Jackson used technical wizardry to turn black-and-white footage of the First World War into colour film, giving a visceral idea of life on the Western Front. Sun 11 Nov, BBC2 21:30 (95mins).

Quest: Surviving in America

Storyville documentary following an African-american family in Philadelphia during Obama’s presidency. Mon 12 Nov, BBC4 22:30 (90mins).

Inside the Foreign Office

Over a turbulent year, the BBC was given access to British diplomats and their staff for this three-part series. Thur 15 Nov, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Unreported World: North Korea’s Greatest Show

Marcel Theroux explores the closed state of North Korea with an official minder. Fri 16 Nov, C4 19:30 (30mins).

Films

Heal the Living (2016) Katell Quillévéré’s drama follows a human heart from donor to recipient. Mon 12 Nov, Film4 23:25 (125mins).

45 Years (2015) Retired couple Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling have to deal with a secret from the past. Wed 14 Nov, Film4 21:00 (115mins).