10 telly films
The Family Chase ITV, 6pm, today
It seems scary enough for teams of grown adults and confident celebrities to face quiz geniuses the Beast, the Dark Destroyer, the Governess, the Sinnerman and the Vixen. So how will kids cope when they lock horns with one of the intimidating quintet? Bradley Walsh returns with the family-themed edition of the game show, as instead of teaming up with strangers, contestants work alongside their family members. The Forde clan from Cardiff are the first to take up the challenge.
This Time With Alan Partridge BBC1, 9.30pm, Monday
Steve Coogan’s most famous creation continues to brighten the schedules, and every week tries to prove that Alan still has a place in broadcasting. While some fans yearn for the halcyon days of the host’s time in that travel tavern, this is still one of the jewels in the Beeb’s crown, and the latest offering is a dazzler. It examines the MeToo movement and gives Alan a chance to show off his broadcasting chops.
Blue Planet Live BBC1, 8pm, today
Chris Packham, Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin present a week of live programmes examining aquatic wildlife around the globe and the state of the world’s oceans, as animals struggle to thrive in the face of increasing environmental pressure.
Chris visits the world’s biggest whale nursery, in Mexico, Steve goes swimming with tiger sharks in the Bahamas, and Liz meets scientists performing experiments on coral to help preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
London: 2,000 Years Of History Channel 5, 9.15pm, Tuesday
Rob Bell discusses the groundbreaking technology that carved out the planet’s first underground railway.
Cameras also reveal how the limits of outer London are forcing the metropolis to build not outwards but upwards, transforming the city’s ever-changing skyline.
Suzannah Lipscomb looks at how two world wars brought the city to its knees through air raids.
First Reformed Sky Cinema Premiere, 2pm & 9.45pm, today
Paul Schrader has never been the kind of filmmaker to pull punches.
First Reformed arguably features his best work behind the camera. He received his first Oscar nomination for the screenplay, which focuses on Fr Toller (Ethan Hawke), pastor of a New York church beset by personal problems and despair.
Shrek ITV2, 6.10pm, today Mary Berry’s Quick Cooking BBC2, 8.30pm, Monday
Mary heads to the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh to explore every side of Moroccan cuisine.
She rustles up some quick dishes inspired by the aromatic flavours and smells of the medina quarter, from the mounds of olives and heady spices at the markets to the slow-cooked tagines prepared in the heart of a family kitchen and the high-end delights of Moha Fedal. one of the country’s greatest chefs.
The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick Channel 4, 8pm, Wednesday
Hankies at the ready? Good. You might need them for this episode involving a six-year-old terrier who lost a paw after an attack by another dog. The choices seem to be replacing it with a bionic implant or amputating the entire limb. But Noel suggests a custommade, removable, suction cup prosthesis. He also meets a French bulldog called Dave. He has a spinal deformity that’s making his life a misery. Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) is a swamp-dwelling and grumpy green ogre whose peace is shattered when ruler of the realm, Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), banishes all the fairytale folk from his kingdom.
Shrek agrees to rescue spirited Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) if Farquaad removes them from his swamp.
Die Hard 4.0 Film4, 9pm, today
They said it would never happen. He’s too old, the critics carped.
But, in 2007, Bruce Willis once again bestrode the screen as the character who made him a megastar – dogged cop John McClane. This time around, our wisecracking hero is on the trail of a computer hacker who is suspected of sabotaging the FBI network.