The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching BBC Proms 2020: First Night of the Proms
Programmes
George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked
In this new six-part series, the architect embarks during the pandemic on a tour of the National Trust’s most impressive historic homes, which would normally welcome millions of visitors. First up, Kingston Lacy in Dorset and a walk in Studland Bay. Sun 23 Aug, C4 21:00 (60mins).
The Unbelievable Story of Carl Beech
Documentary about Carl Beech, who claimed to have been sexually abused by a group of prominent men in the 1970s and 1980s. His allegations triggered a massive – and ultimately fruitless – police investigation, before Beech himself was put on trial. Mon 24 Aug, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).
Famalam
The zany, Bafta-nominated black British comedy sketch show returns for a third series, poking fun at stereotypes across different cultures. Mon 24 Aug, BBC1 22:45 (20mins).
Peter: The Human Cyborg
After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, the robotics scientist Peter Scott-Morgan decided to use surgery, AI and robotics in an attempt to overcome the disease and become the world’s “first human cyborg”. This documentary follows that journey over 18 months. Wed 26 Aug, C4 21:00 (60mins).
Katie Derham and special guest Stephen Fry celebrate the return of music to the Royal Albert Hall, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra performing, among other works, Beethoven’s Third Symphony. Fri 28 Aug, BBC2 20:00 (90mins).
Films
Gravity
(2013) Sandra Bullock and George Clooney play the two astronauts floating through an unfolding disaster in this mesmerising space thriller. Sat 22 Aug, BBC1 20:35 (85mins).
Boyhood
(2014) Shot over 12 years, Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age drama follows a family’s life as they move around Texas. Patricia Arquette won an Oscar for her role as the university professor single mother. Sun 23 Aug, Film4 23:40 (200mins).
Me and You and Everyone We Know
(2005) Quirky yet likeable indie film with Miranda July as writer, director and star. A struggling artist falls for a divorced father of two. Tue 25 Aug, Film4 00:20 (110mins).
New to subscription TV
Lovecraft Country
New horror-drama from HBO, set in the 1950s Jim Crow-era US. Atticus Freeman, an African-American veteran on a trip to find his missing father, dodges racist sheriffs and slithering monsters. On Sky Atlantic.