FIVE THINGS FOR YOUR WEEK...

STREAMING Slow Horses, Apple TV+, streaming now

Mick Herron is one of the most revered authors around, lauded by both his peers and the public. His first novel in the Slow Horses series has now been turned into a six-part espionage drama starring Gary Oldman, who’s no stranger to the genre having appeared in the acclaimed big-screen adaptation of John Le Carre’s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He plays Jackson Lamb, leader of a group of British intelligence agents whose career mistakes have resulted in them being dumped in the outwardly dreary Slough House by MI5. This is purgatory for spies, but life is about to take an unexpected turn due to a very dangerleader ous game. Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, Jack Lowden and Olivia Cooke co-star.

DRAMA Peaky Blinders, BBC1, 9pm, Sunday

It’s the moment fans of the Birmingham-set gangster drama have been both looking forward to and dreading. Steven Knight’s much-loved show reaches an emotional conclusion tonight after six seasons, but as a pay off, we will get to see if there really is “one last deal to be done” before the Peaky Blinders rest. Although specific details are being kept under wraps, we do know that Tommy will have to face the consequences of his experiences and actions over the years. As the clouds of the coming storm gather, what will be become of the of the Shelbys in a world on the road to war? Despite Peaky Blinders’ ongoing success, Knight feels the time is right for it to end – at least as a TV show. “I’m calling it the end of the beginning,” he says. “Let’s end the beginning, then let’s do the film. And then let’s see where we go in terms of spin offs.”

THRILLER Killing Eve, BBC1, 9.15pm, Saturday

Is it possible to kill for altruistic reasons? Villanelle (Jodie Comer) seems to think so, as she sets out to use her murderous talents for good. However, it isn’t long before she decides to abandon that idea in favour of going after the people who oppressed her instead. Meanwhile, Carolyn (Fiona Shaw) proves that she’s good at what she does as she tracks down a leading member of the Twelve.

ARTS Much Ado About Nothing, BBC Four, 8pm, Sunday

Roy Alexander Weise’s 2022 production of Shakespeare’s comedy, featuring some of the Bard’s wittiest dialogue, is the latest collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company and BBC Arts. Featuring screen direction by Indra Bhose, the Stratfordupon-Avon-staged play follows the screen premiere of Erica Whyman’s production of The Winter’s Tale which was broadcast last spring.

SPORT

Live Women’s Six Nations, BBC Two, 4.30pm, Saturday

Coverage from Cardiff Arms Park as Wales Women host Scotland Women. It’s round two of the Six Nations and both teams will be looking to make up for a disappointing 2021 campaign. The last time these two sides met, at Scotstoun Stadium in 2019, the hosts had led through Jade Konkel seventh-minute try, but a penalty, then a try, by Bethan Lewis put the visitors ahead. Sarah Bonner crossed from a line-out to level and Chloe Rollie put the Scots ahead with five minutes left.

Jodie Comer.