WTW – what to watch this week
Six Nations Rugby
The Six Nations continues with matches across the weekend on BBC and ITV. Watch out for “Le Crunch” between England and France.
Italy v Wales – ITV and SC4, Saturday 13 March at 2:15pm
England v France – ITV, Saturday 13 March at 4:45pm
Scotland v Ireland – BBC, Sunday 14 March at 3pm
Grace
ITV, Sunday 14 March at 8pm
As Bloodlands concludes on Sunday, ITV offers up its own detective drama. Based on the novel Dead Simple by Peter James, the plot tells the plight of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (played by John Simm) as he investigates the disappearance of his wife. Simm’s plays a character written as a rule-breaking, risk-taking stubborn copper, who uses frowned upon methods to uncover the truth.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
Netflix, Monday 15 March
With this new docu-series, it’s the pirate’s life for Netflix. These eight episodes will tell the ‘real’ story of the pirates of the Carribean, combined with a number of reenactment scenes starring James Oliver Wheatley, Sam Callis and Thomas Padley. Reputable pirate content has been in short supply since Starz Black Sails, The Lost Pirate Kingdom hopes to change that.
A ThinkIn with Jeremy Hunt
Tortoise, Monday 15 March at 6:30pm
The former health secretary made numerous personal interventions into government strategy across the course of the pandemic. From calling for tougher restrictions in January to calling for a ‘South-Korean style’ intensive contact tracing system, he has had plenty to say. This ThinkIn offers an insight to his thoughts on where the nation is now, and an opportunity to put your own questions to the longest serving Secretary of Health. Tickets for this online event can be pre-booked here.
Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency
BBC One, Tuesday 16 March
In August 2020, Roman Kemp’s life changed forever as he unexpectedly lost his best friend and radio producer, Joe Lyons. In this candid hour long programme, Kemp looks into why the numbers of men taking their own lives is rising and why so many never ask for help before it’s too late. Our Silent Emergency portrays a deeply personal and timely documentary exploring the mental health crisis affecting young men in the UK.
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
Netflix, Wednesday 17 March
Bringing to life the real-life FBI wiretaps from the operation, this new documentary explores how one man, Rick Singer, managed to pull a fast one over universities and bribe them into accepting hundreds of applications from his wealthy clientele of stars such as Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.
Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2021
BBC One, Friday 19 March at 7pm
A special live broadcast, featuring an evening of entertainment, comedy, music and much more. Hosts include David Tennant, Sir Lenny Henry and Davina McCall. The annual charity event is back with an evening of laughter for a good cause.
Formula 1: Drive To Survive
Netflix, Friday 19 March
The popular F1 docu-series returns. Exploring behind the scenes of the biggest stories of the F1 season, this latest series is – naturally – expected to focus on how the pandemic affected the sport and will convey the shortened 2020 season and how teams were split into bubbles. Large portions of the series are devoted to Lewis Hamilton, who broke records last year in becoming the driver with the most World Championships. Experience the excitement, rush and drama of F1 from the comfort of your sofa.