TV CHOICES

Big Mood Channel 4, 10pm

Former Derry Girl Nicola Coughlan and It’s a Sin’s Lydia West star in this comedy drama from writer Camilla Whitehill. They play Maggie and Eddie, best friends who have lived in each other’s pockets for 10 years. However, as they say goodbye to their twenties, and Maggie’s bipolar disorder rears its head, their relationship is about to be tested like never before. In the first episode, Maggie goes back to her old school to deliver a talk to the kids, but she’s less interested in inspiring a new generation than she is in finding out if the history teacher is still hot.

Eddie comes along for the ride, but is left concerned by her friend’s behaviour. In the second instalment, Eddie is determined to celebrate Maggie’s 30th birthday, but there’s also a rodent infestation to deal with.

Taskmaster Channel 4, 9pm

At the end of 2023, Sam Campbell was crowned winner of what may have been the least competitive series in Taskmaster history - the contestants often seemed more interested in helping each other than getting points for themselves. But will the first class of 2024 have more of a killer instinct? We’re about to find out as Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton take part in a variety of weird and wonderful tasks, all hoping to impress the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. In the opening episode, the challenges involve involving roller blinds, a floating primate and eggs, and Alex Horne will be on hand to remind them that all the information is on the task.