PICKS OF THE DAY
Soap: Coronation Street, ITV, 7.30pm/8.30pm
The Street welcomes more drama tonight when Corey meets up with Kelly (Millie Gibson, left) in the local restaurant Speed Daal. Little do they realise, Nina is watching as they openly flirt with each other. Nina decides to tell Asha what she’s seen but will Asha believe what she’s hearing? Elsewhere, Abi assures Kevin that nothing will spoil their day despite him falling out with Tyrone but her day goes from bad to worse with a series of setbacks sending her stress levels sky-high.
Reality: How To Save A Grand In 24 Hours, C4, 8pm
In episode two of this first series we meet a couple from Solihull who turn over their bank statements to Anna Richardson and the experts for some difficult home truths about their spending habits since they were both put on furlough. They are shown some creative ways to save money on their utility bills and subscriptions, and are given a more affordable, yet just as tasty, alternative to their love of takeaways.
Film: The Secret Life Of Pets, ITV, 1.50pm
This fast-paced animation is voiced by a talented cast, including comedian Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper and Steve Coogan. It tells the story of pampered terrier Max who enjoys a comfortable life in his New York apartment building. That all changes when his owner adopts Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, the dogs encounter a group of vicious alley cats and somehow end up in the back of a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, a brave bunny named Snowball swoops in to save them. In exchange, Snowball insists that Max and Duke join his gang of unwanted pets on a mission against the humans who have done them wrong.
Alan is back to impart his horticultural wisdom tonight and is joined by another celebrity guest. Former ballerina and ex-Strictly judge Darcey Bussell (above right with the host) discusses why she’s passionate about bringing dance back to the nation. Plus, carpenter Wayne Perrey shows viewers how to build the perfect garden bar for an evening tipple. We also meet some rare breed Gloucester cows.
Film: Sully, BBC1, 8.30pm
Tom Hanks (right) stars in this 2016 biographical drama as pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who was thrust into the public eye in January 2009 when he safely landed the plummeting US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River. Sully had to think quick on his feet when the plane lost all engine power after striking a flock of birds. Directed by the brilliant Clint Eastwood, also starring The Dark Knight’s Aaron Eckhart, The Truman Show’s Laura Linney and Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn.