Television

Programmes

The Pale Horse Two-part Agatha Christie adaptation starring Rufus Sewell as a man who finds himself drawn into a series of mysterious deaths. Sun 9 Feb, BBC1 21:00 (60mins).

Advocate: A Lawyer

without Borders Fly-on-thewall Storyville documentary about Lea Tsemel, an Israeli lawyer who defends Palestinians, reflecting on the political impact and personal cost of her work. Mon 10 Feb, BBC4 22:00 (95mins).

The Split Second series of Abi Morgan’s hit drama about a family of divorce lawyers. Hannah and her sisters continue to navigate their own relationships while dealing with their clients’ cases. Tue 11 Feb, BBC1 21:00 (60mins).

A Very British History

Musician Angela Moran tells the story of Birmingham’s Irish community, including the impact of the 1974 pub bombings, using interviews and archive footage. Wed 12 Feb, BBC4 21:00 (60mins).

Sam Taylor-Johnson: Life

Cinematic The director talks about the films that have influenced her life and career. Thur 13 Feb, BBC4 21:00 (60mins). Previous episodes on Sam Mendes and Edgar Wright available on iPlayer.

Films

Whitney (2018) Director Kevin Macdonald explores Whitney Houston’s troubled life in this authorised documentary. Sat 8 Feb, C4 21:00 (140mins).

Beast (2017) Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn star in this Bafta-winning psychological thriller about a series of murders on Jersey. Fri 14 Feb, Film4 21:00 (130mins).