5 NEED-TO-KNOWS TODAY

1 to watch

The FA Cup, BBC One, 7pm: Live coverage from the FA Cup fifth round as Manchester United play host to West Ham United.

1 to know...

Beatlemania gripped the US as 70 million people tuned in to see the Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964.

1 to answer

Which famous rock ‘n’ roller, who sang Rock Around the Clock, died on February 9, 1981? Answer above right.

Birthdays

Joe Pesci, actor, pictured, 78; Carole King, singer, 79; Mia Farrow, actress, 76; Tom Hiddleston, actor, 40; Sandy Lyle, golfer, 63.

1 to listen to

Victoria Wood: From Soup to Nuts, BBC Radio 4, 6.30pm: A look back at the comedienne’s stand-up act and songs.