Girls’ night in… and out
1 Cilla: The Lost Tapes WEDNESDAY, ITV, 9PM
Anyone who had a heart will love this special one-off programme about the Liverpudlian songbird. Following her sad death in 2015, her devoted family made a surprise discovery. In the loft of her home they found a treasure trove of film footage, dating back to 1969, when the singer was in her mid-20s and just setting off on the path to fame and fortune. The tapes, which have never been seen before, provide an intimate portrait of a working-class girl who went on to become a national treasure.
2 The Brit Awards TUESDAY, BBC ONE, 8PM
Cheeky young whippersnapper Jack Whitehall presents the biggest night in the UK music calendar – as the Brits pulls out all the stops to celebrate its 40th birthday. Coming live from London’s O2, the line-up includes performances from Lizzo and Dave, Billie Eilish (right), Celeste, Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi and Stormzy.
3 Hunters ALL EPISODES AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY, AMAZON PRIME
Oscar winner Al Pacino stars in this unique, Tarantino-esque series. Set in 1977, Hunters follows a group of New York-based Nazi hunters who have discovered hundreds of high-ranking former officers hiding in America, conspiring to create a Fourth Reich. The Oscar winner said, ‘There’s an originality in this show. It’s somewhat eccentric.’ You said it, Al! 4 First Dates THURSDAY, CHANNEL 4, 10PM
NEW SERIES It’s a new series of the dating show, so let’s hope that love is in the air. The hopeful diners at the restaurant include plumber Jamie, a lad who has the habit of saying the wrong thing. He is paired with Leigh, a practical guy who is good with his hands, and Joe and Jess, who share a love of dressing in Victorian garb.
5 Hoarders: Trapped By My Trash
THURSDAY, CHANNEL 5, 9PM
Meet the people for whom hanging on to possessions is making life difficult. In Plymouth, friends and family refuse to visit Arthur’s house – can cleaners Caz and Tee help? And bride-to-be Khim fights to clear up so she can make room for her new groom, Jim.