PICKS OF THE DAY
Nature: This Week On The Farm, Channel 5, 8pm
As we rejoin Jules Hudson (left) this evening a one-ton shire horse has an appointment with a blacksmith, an alpaca needs dental work and a Shetland stallion faces the prospect of being put out to pasture. All part of week’s work! Meanwhile, in Nottinghamshire, a shepherdess spends the whole lambing season camping in the same field as her flock, while a new kind of cheese provides salvation for a Lancashire farmer who is struggling through the difficult times of lockdown.
Film: Back To The Future Part 2, Film4, 6.50pm
This sequel was never going to live up to the original but it was a decent effort. Marty McFly travels to the 21st century, where he has to save his children from a terrible fate. However, this proves to have unforeseen consequences when the future version of arch enemy Biff sees a chance to rewrite history for his own benefit. Sci-fi comedy sequel, with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd (both above).
Food And Drink: Bake Off: The Professionals, C4, 8pm
Channel 4 definitely stumbled on a winning combination when they put together former GBBO contestant Liam Charles and broadcaster Tom Allen (both left). The pair welcome the four remaining teams in this heat to face the challenges of chocolate week. The first round features a mystery assignment that will test the competitors’ instincts and teamwork, while the second challenge is to construct a towering showpiece inspired by a famous skyline, incorporating geometric chocolate tarts and moving parts. Judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are on hand to assess their efforts and decide who will be going through.
Music: The Choir: Singing For Britain, BBC2, 9pm
Gareth Malone (above) sets out to bring the nation together through music during the coronavirus lockdown, by getting people from all walks of life to perform a specially composed song. Choirmaster extraordinaire Malone collaborates with the nation’s key workers on the second stage of his project, discovering more stories of unsung heroism and uplifting optimism.
Drama: Holby City, BBC1, 8pm
Cameron (Nic Jackman, right) is left in pieces after a bad performance review. As he considers his options the temptation surfaces to cross an ethical line to turn things around, but he is unprepared for the terrible consequences of his actions. Nicky tries to find a life-saving treatment for Brenda, which puts him at odds with Jac and forced to choose between her professional and personal priorities. Fletch recovers from surgery, and Essie hides the pain from recent events involving Isla.