PICKS OF THE DAY
Drama: Mrs America, BBC2, 9pm
The first two parts of this drama, and leading lady Cate Blanchett (left), have garnered much positive press – and rightly so. As Phyllis’s campaign to stop the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment gathers momentum, its proponents prepare for the Democratic presidential campaign of 1972 and have a stark choice to make: crowd-pleaser George McGovern or trailblazing African-American Shirley Chisholm, who is eager to fight against a traditional white male preserve.
Film: Star Trek, Film4, 6.35pm
The trainee crew members of the Starship Enterprise embark on their maiden flight, which pits them against a Romulan commander from the future who is planning a horrific revenge on those he blames for a tragedy in his own time. Sci-fi adventure based on the original TV series, starring Chris Pine (above) as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Zoe Saldana and Leonard Nimoy.
Sport: Match Of The Day Live, BBC2, 5.30pm & BBC1, 6.55pm
Burnley welcome Wolves to Turf Moor tonight in the fourth Premier League game to be broadcast on the BBC since Project Restart. At the turn of the year it looked as though Sean Dyche (left) and his Burnley side had a real fight on their hands to retain their top-flight status. However, the down-to-earth boss has stuck to his principles – and by his players – and been rewarded handsomely. Injuries to key men such as Ashley Barnes, Jack Cork and Ben Mee have derailed an unlikely bid for Europe but a top-half finish would further enhance Dyche’s CV. For Wolves, boss Nuno Espirito Santo will want to end another good season on a high.
Soap: Emmerdale, ITV, 7pm
Bob is adamant he can run the cafe while Brenda is away but, concerned when he receives a text saying the insurance won’t pay out to help pay off Dan, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler, above) floats a suggestion his way. Andrea decides to win Jamie over with a date night but soon she is shocked when he admits that not only does he not love her any more, he loves Belle. That is not the end of the tale, however.
Documentary: Ian Hislop’s Stiff Upper Lip, BBC4, 9pm
This three-parter from the BBC archives concludes tonight as broadcaster Ian Hislop (right) explores how the British expressed their feelings throughout the 20th century and asks whether regular displays of emotion on today’s TV confirm the departure of the “stiff upper lip”. He begins with the 1926 General Strike and visits the Imperial War Museum to discover the story behind the moraleboosting slogan Keep Calm and Carry On. He also meets playwright Alan Bennett.