Top TV Picks
The Martian Channel 4, Saturday
A manned mission to Mars is abruptly abandoned, with one crew member left for dead. However, the astronaut has survived and faces a series of challenges – to contact Earth and arrange his rescue and to survive for the years it will take for a spacecraft to reach him on resources intended to last the crew a month.
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi drama based on the novel by Andy Weir, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Lynn + Lucy
BBC Two, Saturday
Having grown up together, young mothers Lynn and Lucy are inseparable - neighbours and best friends, they are as close as can be. But when tragedy befalls the pair, a chain of events is set in motion that severely tests their bond.
Mystery drama, starring Roxanne Scrimshaw, Nichola Burley and Kacey Ainswor th.
Live Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals
BBC Two, Sunday
Coverage from the O2 of the final at the season-ending ATP Finals, which is sure to be a memorable occasion as it is the last time that the star-studded event is to be staged in London. Last year’s final at the same venue was a classic with Stefanos Tsitsipas battling past Dominic Thiem in the final-set tie-break of an epic match that lasted over two and a half hours. Presented by Sue Barker, with match commentary and expert analysis by Andrew Castle and Tim Henman.
Small Axe
Drama focusing on the romantic reggae genre and to the black youth who found freedom and love in its sound in London house parties, when they were unwelcome in white nightclubs.
Return from ISIS: A Family’s Story
BBC One, Monday
Journalist Josh Baker investigates the story of former Indian resident Samantha Sally and her family. After arriving in Syria, her husband became an Islamic State sniper and her young son Matthew was forced to take part in an infamous propaganda video. Sally, who is now in prison, describes her life with the terror group and the part she played in buying sex slaves.
The Truth About Amazon
Channel 4, Tuesday
Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant investigate the online retailer, offering consumer advice and exposing questionable practices with insight from executives, tech analysts and experts.
The first episode takes a look at how to get the best deals possible, reports on review hijacking, and reveals how the company pushes customers towards products offering poor value for money.