Manchester by the Sea
film / 9.45pm (times vary) / BBC2
Prepare for an emotional pummelling as Casey Affleck delivers an Oscar-winning performance more than worthy of the accolade. He’s a deeply depressed odd-job man dealing with a tragedy who is forced to look after his teenage nephew (Lucas Hedges, also excellent) when his brother dies. This rich, slow-burning drama depicts the fury of loss, the reality of grief and a suggestion of redemption. And what a deeply affecting experience it is that writer/director Kenneth Lonergan steers us through with immense skill, helped by a supremely talented cast which also includes Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler.