FOUR OF THE BEST
Stephen Lawrence: Has Britain Changed? STV, 8pm
On April 22, 1993, black British teenager Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack. The aftermath hit the headlines and sparked discussions on institutional racism. Now, after the death of George Floyd and the global protests that followed it, Lawrence is, understandably, back in our minds. As a result, Rageh Omaar and Anushka Asthana are hosting a live debate in an effort to discover if, 27 years on, his tragic death has had a lasting impact on racial equality in the UK.
The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick Channel 4, 8pm
There are those who think that it would be kinder to put to sleep some of the most severely injured, ill or deformed creatures featured during the past six years of this series, but seeing them gamboling around happily – as well as the joy on the faces of their owners – in this catch-up show should convince them otherwise. This week we revisit three animals we first met in 2015. First up is Darcy, a chihuahua who needed emergency surgery after having her pelvis crushed in a road accident. Then there’s a chance to find out how three-legged rescue cat Jersey has got on after undergoing hip replacement surgery, before the family of deerhound Willow discuss how she recovered from a suspected broken neck.
Ambulance BBC1, 9pm
Documentary following the North West Ambulance Service as they care for the people of Liverpool and all across Merseyside. The control room experiences a spike in calls for patients with breathing difficulties, and when Sherilee talks to a daughter calls whose mother has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it proves tough for the call handler as her own mum had the same illness. Meanwhile, call hander Brogan has to guide a caller through lifesaving CPR while they wait for an ambulance, and there’s a full emergency at John Lennon Airport when a plane loses contact with air traffic control.
There She Goes BBC2, 9.30pm
Rosie is obsessed with Christmas, despite the fact that it is only midfebruary, forever wanting to watch festive films on repeat and even dragging Simon to buy a tree. So when she finds another special day marked on the calendar – President’s Day at the end of February – her parents wonder if celebrating that instead will help distract Rosie from her yuletide obsession. In the flashbacks to 2008, Emily and Simon are no longer talking, except to argue. But eventually, months of pent-up frustration comes to a head in an emotional showdown.