PICKS OF THE DAY
Documentary: Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children, BBC1, 7pm
A look at the Manchester United and England star’s campaign calling for children from poor families in England to get free meals during the school holidays. The 23- year- old striker ( left) speaks openly about his personal connection with hunger, his experiences of going without food as a child and the sacrifices his family had to make. The film also hears from those closest to him, including his mum Mel, his brothers Dwaine and Dane and his friends, while Marcus meets some of the families directly affected by the issue which has taken on huge political interest in the midst of the damaging effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Film: The Revenant, BBC2, 10.35pm
A frontiersman leading a hunting party through the wilderness is mauled by a bear, and a travelling companion who pledged to stay with him until help comes kills his son and leaves him for dead. Against all the odds, the wounded man survives his injuries and embarks on a gruelling quest for revenge that takes him through a harsh landscape. Western, starring an Oscar- winning Leonardo DiCaprio ( left) with Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson.
Soap: Emmerdale, ITV, 7pm
There’s trouble in the Dales as Chas is horrified to find Charity and Mackenzie up to no good, stashing stolen goods. Meanwhile, she’s also left in a quandary when she regrets helping Noah make things up with his mum. Elsewhere, Paul is amazed to find Liv
( Isobel Steele, above) talking about driving lessons so soon after her seizure. Meanwhile, Kim tells Jamie he’s made their family look like a laughing stock.
Documentary: Inside John Lewis: Trouble At The Till, C4, 8pm
John Lewis has been one of the most iconic names on the British high street for more than a century. But 2020 has been devastating due to the effects of the pandemic. Steph McGovern ( above) investigates challenges facing the company, and what they tell us about the wider future of our high streets as more of us turn to online shopping.
Soap: Coronation Street, ITV, 7.30pm/ 8.30pm
A double helping from the Weatherfield cobbles sees Nick facing fresh heartache after Oliver’s death when he finds out that Sam is upping sticks and moving to London with Natasha. Meanwhile, Shona ( Julia Goulding, right) makes a big mistake by leaving David at Ray’s mercy, while Paul agrees to meet a distressed Will. In the second episode of the night, Sam begs Nick and Leanne to take him and Todd decides to cover for Paul as he deceives Billy.