What to watch this week

A Man in Full (Thursday, Netflix)

Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) headlines this six-part adaptation of the 1998 best-selling novel of the same name by Tom Wolfe. He plays embattled Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker, who is forced to defend his empire from those attempting to capitalise from his sudden bankruptcy. Written by Big Little Lies and Boston Legal showrunner David E. Kelley, the cast also includes Diane Lane and Lucy Liu.

Inside High Noon Revisited (7pm, Thursday, Sky Arts)

A 2022 documentary that delves into the making of the iconic 1952 movie starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. It explores the challenges faced during production, including rejections from studios and actors, while also shedding light on the film’s controversial reception, when it was seen by some as a critique of the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee. Featuring insights from key figures and film critics, it is narrated by The Americans actor Matthew Rhys.

Clarkson’s Farm (Friday, Prime Video)

Our third eight-part look at the rural misadventures of the former Top Gear host finds Jeremy and the rest of Diddly Squat’s inhabitants facing some seriously daunting challenges. The crops are failing in severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky-high, dreams for the beloved restaurant have been dashed and even the farm shop is now facing closure. Needing some creative new ways to make ends meet, he hatches a series of plans to try to turn a profit from his hundreds of acres of “unfarmable” land.

- James Croot