The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Power Monkeys
(Channel 4, 10pm-10.35pm)
New series. Spin-off from the highly acclaimed comedy series Ballot Monkeys, following both sides of the EU referendum, along with prominent international politicians on Donald Trump’s campaign plane and inside Vladimir Putin’s Presidential office. Creators Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin highlight the follies and foibles of contemporary politics, writing much of the show in the hours leading up to transmission. Starring Jack Dee, Claire Skinner, Liz Kingsman, Kevin McNally, Andy Nyman, Anthony Calf, Gwyneth Keyworth, Archie Panjabi, Amelia Bullmore, Ayda Field, Robert Wilfort and Ben Willbond.