TV Picks: 8–14 June 2020
By: Dan Owen
Tags: TV, Listings, Television, UK, Tv Picks

— MONDAY 8th —

★ SITTING IN LIMBO — BBC1, 8.30PM.

Single drama about a black care home manager who is contacted by the Home Office and faces being deported. Starring Patrick Robinson, Nadine Marshall, Pippa Bennett-Warner, CJ Beckford & Andrew Dennis.

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Saving Our Nurses — BBC1, 10am . New observational documentary about a scheme to keep nurses in the profession. (1/5)

. New observational documentary about a scheme to keep nurses in the profession. (1/5) Fugitives — BBC1, 11.45am . Series 2 of the documentary looking at how police forces catch fugitives around the world. (1/10)

. Series 2 of the documentary looking at how police forces catch fugitives around the world. (1/10) The Bidding Room — BBC1, 3.45pm . New antiques-based gameshow where five dealers bid against each other for items. Hosted by Nigel Havers. (1/30)

. New antiques-based gameshow where five dealers bid against each other for items. Hosted by Nigel Havers. (1/30) Devon and Cornwall — Channel 4, 8pm . Series 2 of the documentary series exploring the culture of England’s two southernmost counties.

. Series 2 of the documentary series exploring the culture of England’s two southernmost counties. Inside Monaco: Playground of the Rich — BBC2, 9pm . Documentary series about the famous principality of the French Riviera, which has long been a magnet for the wealthy. Narrated by Fred Sirieix. (1/3)

. Documentary series about the famous principality of the French Riviera, which has long been a magnet for the wealthy. Narrated by Fred Sirieix. (1/3) Women Who Kill — Channel 4, 10pm . New documentary series about the 30,000 women in US prisons convicted of murder. (1/2)

. New documentary series about the 30,000 women in US prisons convicted of murder. (1/2) I May Destroy You — BBC1, 10.45pm. New drama series about a talented author whose night out triggers a battle over sexual consent. Starring Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu, Marouane Zotti & Aml Ameen. Continues tomorrow. (1/12)

— TUESDAY 9th —

★ BETTY — SKY COMEDY, 9.35PM.

New comedy series about a group of female New York skateboarders trying to stand out in a male-dominated sport. Starring Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell & Rachelle Vinberg. (1/6)

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Das Boot — Sky Atlantic, 9pm . Series 2 of the German WWII submarine drama. English subtitles. (1&2/8)

. Series 2 of the German WWII submarine drama. English subtitles. (1&2/8) Alexander Armstrong’s Land of the Midnight Sun — ITV, 9pm . Celebrity travelogue with the comedian and presenter heading to the Arctic Circle for an 8,000-mile epic journey. (1/3)

. Celebrity travelogue with the comedian and presenter heading to the Arctic Circle for an 8,000-mile epic journey. (1/3) Secrets of the Heinz Factory — Channel 5, 10pm . Observational documentary series looking at the Heinz factory in Wigan that employs 850 people. (1/3)

. Observational documentary series looking at the Heinz factory in Wigan that employs 850 people. (1/3) Shocking Emergency Calls — Channel 4, 10pm. New series looking at real-life phone calls made to emergency services, including a murder confession and the aftermath of an acid attack. (1/2)

— WEDNESDAY 10th —

★ STAGED — BBC1, 10.45PM.

New comedy series filmed during COVID-19 lockdown, with David Tennant and Michael Sheen playing exaggerated versions of themselves preparing for a West End play via Zoom meetings. Co-starring Simon Evans, Georgia Tennant & Anna Lundberg. (1&2/6)

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Agatha Raisin — Sky1, 9pm. Series 3 of the mystery drama about a village detective. Starring Ashley Jensen, Jamie Glover, Mathew Horne, Lucy Liemann & Matt McCooey. (1/8)

— THURSDAY 11th —

★ WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS — BBC2, 10PM.

Season 2 of the US supernatural mockumentary about cohabiting vampires in modern society. Starring Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Benedict Wong & Harvey Guillen. (1&2/10)

Also watch:

Ross Kemp: Living with Dementia — ITV, 7.30pm. Documentary about the impact of dementia, focusing on the presenter’s association with EastEnders co-star Barbara Windsor, who was diagnosed with the illness in 2014. (1/4)

— FRIDAY 12th —

★ SEX IN LOCKDOWN: KEEP SHAGGING AND CARRY ON — CHANNEL 4, 10PM.

Factual special focusing on the nation’s behaviour regarding sex and dating during the COVID-19 lockdown. Hosted by Anna Richardson.

Also watch:

The Gadget Show — Channel 5, 7pm . Series 31 of the consumer electronics and technology advice show. Hosted by Craig Charles, Georgie Barrat, Jon Bentley & Ortis Deley. (1/12)

. Series 31 of the consumer electronics and technology advice show. Hosted by Craig Charles, Georgie Barrat, Jon Bentley & Ortis Deley. (1/12) Code 37: Sex Crimes — More4, 9pm. Series 3 of the Flemish crime drama. Starring Veerle Baetens, Michael Pas & Marc Lauwrys. English subtitles.

— SATURDAY 13th —

Nothing. I know, unfathomable.

— SUNDAY 14th —

★ THE SALISBURY POISONINGS — BBC1, 9PM.

Factual drama about the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury city centre in 2018. Starring Anne-Marie Duff, Rafe Spall, MyAnna Buring, Mark Addy & Annabel Scholey. (1/3)