TV Picks: 16–22 August 2021
By: Dan Owen
Tags: Television, Listings, UK, Tv Picks, TV

— MONDAY 16th —

★ THE WHITE LOTUS — SKY ATLANTIC, 9PM.

New US drama following the guests and employees of a high-end hotel over the course of a week. Starring Murray Bartlett & Connie Britton. (1/6)

Also watch:

The Coroner — BBC1, 1.45pm . New crime drama about a solicitor who returns to the West Country seaside town she grew up in to become the local coroner. Starring Claire Goose, Matt Bardock, Archie Rush & Imogen Waterhouse. (1/10)

. New crime drama about a solicitor who returns to the West Country seaside town she grew up in to become the local coroner. Starring Claire Goose, Matt Bardock, Archie Rush & Imogen Waterhouse. (1/10) The House that £100K Built — BBC2, 2pm . Series 3 of the property show where people build their dream home from scratch. (1/6)

. Series 3 of the property show where people build their dream home from scratch. (1/6) Greatest Escapes to the Country — BBC1, 3.15pm . A look back at some memorable homes featured on the show over the past five years. (1/15)

. A look back at some memorable homes featured on the show over the past five years. (1/15) A New Life in the Sun: Road Trip — Channel 4, 5pm . New celebrity travelogue with Fred Sirieix visiting British people who live in Europe. (1/10)

. New celebrity travelogue with Fred Sirieix visiting British people who live in Europe. (1/10) Children of 9/11: Our Story — Channel 4, 9pm . Documentary telling the life stories of six people whose fathers died in the 9/11 attacks.

. Documentary telling the life stories of six people whose fathers died in the 9/11 attacks. Ladhood — BBC1, 10.35pm. Series 2 of the coming-of-age comedy. (1/6)

— TUESDAY 17th —

★ ANNIKA — ALIBI, 9PM.

New crime drama about a detective working for Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit. Starring Nicole Walker. (1/6)

Also watch:

Models: Street to Catwalk — BBC1, 10.35pm. Series 2 of the observational documentary following fashion models. (1/4)

— WEDNESDAY 18th —

★ CHANGING ROOMS — CHANNEL 4, 8PM.

Revival of the iconic 1990s renovation show. Presented by Anna Richardson with designers Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Jordan Cluroe & Russell Whitehead. (1/6)

Also watch:

Jay’s Yorkshire Workshop — BBC2, 9pm . New lifestyle series where people nominate local heroes who deserve a piece of bespoke wooden furniture to recognise their work. (1/6)

. New lifestyle series where people nominate local heroes who deserve a piece of bespoke wooden furniture to recognise their work. (1/6) Britain’s Puppy Boom: Counting the Cost — BBC1, 10.35pm. Documentary about how the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a boom in the demand for puppies.

— THURSDAY 19th —

★ JOE LYCETT’S GOT YOUR BACK — CHANNEL 4, 8PM.

Series 3 of the comedy entertainment show where the comedian fights for consumer rights.

Also watch:

Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout — Channel 5, 8pm . New property series helping people deal with their clutter. (1/6)

. New property series helping people deal with their clutter. (1/6) A League of their Own — Sky1, 9pm . Series 16 of the comedy sports panel show. Featuring Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, George North & Laura Woods.

. Series 16 of the comedy sports panel show. Featuring Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, George North & Laura Woods. The Story of Late Night — Sky Documentaries, 9pm. Documentary about the history of US late-night talk shows. (1/6)

— FRIDAY 20th —

★ THE CRIMSON RIVERS — MORE4, 9PM.

Series 2 of the French crime drama about a detective and his ex-student who solve cases involving strange rituals. Starring Olivier Marchal, Erika Sainte, Marc Riso & Gregoire Monsaingeon.

— SATURDAY 21st —

Nothing. Maybe download an audiobook?

— SUNDAY 22nd —

★ SERENGETTI — BBC1, 5.35PM.

Series 2 of the wildlife documentary series following life in the African savannah. Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o. (1/6)