TV Picks: 7–13 January 2019
By: Dan Owen
Tags: Listings, Television, UK, Tv Picks, TV

— MONDAY 7th —

✭ BREXIT: THE UNCIVIL WAR — CHANNEL 4, 9PM.

Single drama about a strategist for Vote Leave, determined to ensure the British people vote to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rory Kinnear, John Heffernan, Kyle Soller & Simon Paisley Day.

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Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories — ITV, 2pm . Series 4 of the show examining real-life crimes. Presented by Robert Rinder. (1/10)

. Series 4 of the show examining real-life crimes. Presented by Robert Rinder. (1/10) Father Brown — BBC1, 2.15pm . Series 7 of the murder-mystery drama about a crime-fighting priest. Starring Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll & John Burton. (1/10)

. Series 7 of the murder-mystery drama about a crime-fighting priest. Starring Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll & John Burton. (1/10) Getting the Builders In — ITV, 2.15pm . New renovation series. (1/15)

. New renovation series. (1/15) I Escaped to the Country — ITV, 3pm . Series 2 of the show catching up with people once featured on Escape to the Country. (1/10)

. Series 2 of the show catching up with people once featured on Escape to the Country. (1/10) The £100K Drop — Channel 4, 4pm . Series 2 of the quiz show where contestants begin with £100,000 and lose money by answering questions incorrectly. Hosted by Davina MccCall. (1/60)

. Series 2 of the quiz show where contestants begin with £100,000 and lose money by answering questions incorrectly. Hosted by Davina MccCall. (1/60) Antiques Road Trip — BBC1, 4.30pm . Series 18 of the antiques hunting gameshow. (1/25)

. Series 18 of the antiques hunting gameshow. (1/25) The Wonder of Animals — BBC2, 4.40pm . New wildlife documentary series about anatomy and how it can help animals survive in various habitats. (1/12)

. New wildlife documentary series about anatomy and how it can help animals survive in various habitats. (1/12) How to Lose Weight Well — Channel 4, 8pm . Series 4 of the dieting advice show. Hosted by Dr Xand van Tulleken & Helen Lawal. (1/5)

. Series 4 of the dieting advice show. Hosted by Dr Xand van Tulleken & Helen Lawal. (1/5) Drug Wars — Dave, 8pm . Series 3 of the show following Border Patrol agents in Arizona. (1 & 2/18)

. Series 3 of the show following Border Patrol agents in Arizona. (1 & 2/18) Inside the Ambulance — W, 8pm . Series 7 of the observational documentary about frontline paramedics. (1/10)

. Series 7 of the observational documentary about frontline paramedics. (1/10) Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys — Channel 5, 9pm . Series 5 of the celebrity travelogue. (1/4)

. Series 5 of the celebrity travelogue. (1/4) Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too — E4, 9pm . New reality show following new parents Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams.

. New reality show following new parents Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams. Car SOS — More4, 9pm . Series 6 of the car restoration show. Presented by Tim Shaw (not the Doctor Who villain). (1/10)

. Series 6 of the car restoration show. Presented by Tim Shaw (not the Doctor Who villain). (1/10) Two Doors Downs — BBC2, 10pm . Series 4 of the suburban sitcom. Starring Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Doon Mackickan, Jonathan Watson & Elaine C. Smith. (1/6)

. Series 4 of the suburban sitcom. Starring Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Doon Mackickan, Jonathan Watson & Elaine C. Smith. (1/6) Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 — Channel 5, 10pm. Series 2 of the observational documentary following teenagers as they go through Army basic training. (1/3)

— TUESDAY 8th —

✭ CATASTROPHE — CHANNEL 4, 10PM.

Fourth and final series of the relationship sitcom. Starring Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Ashley Jensen, Mark Bonnar & Julie Hesmondhalgh. (1/6)

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My Million Pound Menu — BBC2, 8pm . Series 2 of the restaurant startup business reality gameshow. Hosted by Fred Sirieix. (1/6)

. Series 2 of the restaurant startup business reality gameshow. Hosted by Fred Sirieix. (1/6) Silent Witness — BBC1, 9pm . Series 22 of the crime drama. Starring Amelia Fox, David Caves, Richard Lintern, Liz Carr & Lauren Drummond. Continues tomorrow. (1/10)

. Series 22 of the crime drama. Starring Amelia Fox, David Caves, Richard Lintern, Liz Carr & Lauren Drummond. Continues tomorrow. (1/10) Icons — BBC2, 9pm . New series about the achievements and legacies of many notable figures of the 20th-century. Presented by Trevor McDonald. Continues tomorrow. (1/8)

. New series about the achievements and legacies of many notable figures of the 20th-century. Presented by Trevor McDonald. Continues tomorrow. (1/8) Charmed — E4, 9pm . New US remake of the supernatural drama about three magical sisters. Starring Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, Madeleine Mantock, Rupert Evans & Ser’Darius Blain. (1/22)

. New US remake of the supernatural drama about three magical sisters. Starring Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, Madeleine Mantock, Rupert Evans & Ser’Darius Blain. (1/22) Animal Airport — More4, 9pm . New observational documentary about Heathrow airport’s Animal Reception Centre. (1/14)

. New observational documentary about Heathrow airport’s Animal Reception Centre. (1/14) Living the Dream — Sky1, 9pm . Series 2 of the comedy-drama about a British couple moved to Florida, USA. Starring Lesley Sharp, Philip Glenister, Kevin Nash, Rosie Day & Brenock O’Connor.

. Series 2 of the comedy-drama about a British couple moved to Florida, USA. Starring Lesley Sharp, Philip Glenister, Kevin Nash, Rosie Day & Brenock O’Connor. 999 Rescue Squad — W, 10pm . Series 2 of the observational documentary about paramedics. (1/10)

. Series 2 of the observational documentary about paramedics. (1/10) The Hotel Inspector Returns — Channel 5, 11.05pm. Series 6 of the show catching up with those featured on The Hotel Inspector. Starring Alex Polizzi.

— WEDNESDAY 9th —

✭ CLEANING UP — ITV, 9PM.

New drama about a recovering gambler (Sheridan Smith) who takes a cleaning job and finds illegal but lucrative stock market information. Co-starring Jade Anouka, Matthew McNulty, Branka Katic & Kristy Philipps. (1/6)

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The Undateables — Channel 4, 9pm . Series 10 of the dating show for unconventional people.

. Series 10 of the dating show for unconventional people. Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky — Channel 5, 9pm . Documentary series about the famous aerobatics team in the year of the RAF’s 100th anniversary. (1/6)

. Documentary series about the famous aerobatics team in the year of the RAF’s 100th anniversary. (1/6) Shut-Ins: Britain’s Fattest People — Channel 4, 10pm. Documentary about morbidly obese people trying to change their lives. (1/3)

— THURSDAY 10th —

✭ DEATH IN PARADISE — BBC1, 9PM.

Series 8 of the tropical island murder-mystery drama. Starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Don Warrington, Josephine Jobert, Tobi Bakare, Chizzy Akudolu & Ewen Cummins. (1/8)

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The Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds — Channel 4, 8pm . Series 4 of the observational documentary looking at the emotional and cognitive development of four-year-old children. (1/4)

. Series 4 of the observational documentary looking at the emotional and cognitive development of four-year-old children. (1/4) Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun — Channel 5, 8pm . Series 4 of the documentary about Brits living in Benidorm. (1/8)

. Series 4 of the documentary about Brits living in Benidorm. (1/8) Hospital — BBC2, 9pm . Series 4 of the observational documentary about NHS staff in Liverpool. (1/6)

. Series 4 of the observational documentary about NHS staff in Liverpool. (1/6) The Parras: Men of War — ITV, 9pm . New observational documentary following the 28-week training of the parachute regiment. (1/3)

. New observational documentary following the 28-week training of the parachute regiment. (1/3) Hunted — Channel 4, 9pm . Series 4 of the reality challenge where people have to survive ‘off the grid’ while being hunted, to win £100,000 if they evade capture for 25 days.

. Series 4 of the reality challenge where people have to survive ‘off the grid’ while being hunted, to win £100,000 if they evade capture for 25 days. A League of their Own: European Roadtrip — Sky1, 9pm . Spin-off to the panel show A League of their Own with Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff set challenges by James Corden. (1/4)

. Spin-off to the panel show A League of their Own with Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff set challenges by James Corden. (1/4) The Orville — Fox, 9pm . Season 2 of the US sci-fi comedy. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, Scott Grimes & Penny Johnson Jerald.

. Season 2 of the US sci-fi comedy. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, Scott Grimes & Penny Johnson Jerald. Better Things — BBC2, 10pm . New comedy-drama about an actress struggling to raise three daughters alone. Starring Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward & Celia Imrie. (1/10)

. New comedy-drama about an actress struggling to raise three daughters alone. Starring Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward & Celia Imrie. (1/10) Flirty Dancing — Channel 4, 10pm . New dance and dating show. Hosted by Ashley Banjo. (1/5)

. New dance and dating show. Hosted by Ashley Banjo. (1/5) Question Time — BBC1, 10.45pm. Return of the long-running political discussion series, now hosted by Fiona Bruce.

— FRIDAY 11th —

✭ TITANS — NETFLIX.

New US comic-book drama where Dick Grayson/Robin and Rachel Roth/Raven join forces with Koriand’r/Starfire and Gar Logan/Beast Boy to form the Titans superhero team. (All 11 episodes released.)

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Viking Invasion: Digging Up Britain’s Past — Channel 5, 8pm . New series excavating areas of the UK to explain historical moments. Presented by Helen Skelton & Alex Langlands. (1/6)

. New series excavating areas of the UK to explain historical moments. Presented by Helen Skelton & Alex Langlands. (1/6) Grantchester — ITV, 9pm . Series 4 of the period crime drama. Starring James Norton, Robson Green, Tom Brittney, Al Weaver & Tessa Peake-Jones. (1/6)

. Series 4 of the period crime drama. Starring James Norton, Robson Green, Tom Brittney, Al Weaver & Tessa Peake-Jones. (1/6) The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts — BBC2, 9pm . New series where a 19th-century arts and crafts commune in the Welsh hills is revived for modern people. Hosted by Anita Rani. (1/4)

. New series where a 19th-century arts and crafts commune in the Welsh hills is revived for modern people. Hosted by Anita Rani. (1/4) The Crimson Rivers — More4, 9pm . New French drama about detectives specialising in brutal crimes. (1/8)

. New French drama about detectives specialising in brutal crimes. (1/8) 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown — Channel 4, 9pm . Series 17 of the comedy quiz show mashup. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Sean Lock, Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr & Lou Sanders.

. Series 17 of the comedy quiz show mashup. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Sean Lock, Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr & Lou Sanders. The Good Place — Netflix. Season 4 of the US fantasy comedy resumes.

— SATURDAY 12th —

✭ HIDDEN BRITAIN BY DRONE — CHANNEL 4, 8PM.

Series 2 of the show where aerial drones capture footage of the UK off-limits to the public. Presented by Tony Robinson. (1/4)

— SUNDAY 13th —

✭ VERA — ITV, 8PM.

Series 9 of the detective drama. Starring Brenda Blethyn.

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