What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

John Byrne John Byrne | 05-13 08:15

The Stardust documentary series continues, Stephen Mangan hosts new game show The Fortune Hotel, and there's the story of the first family in the world to be diagnosed with hereditary early-onset Alzheimer's . . .

Pick of the Day

The second part of this series exploring the Stardust disaster is called Aftermath.

It focuses on the immediate period after the fire, with a look at the official response to the tragedy as people begin to question how this tragic event could have occurred.

Plus, opinions begin to arise about who should be held accountable.

New or Returning Shows

The Fortune Hotel, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One

This new game show - hosted by Stephen Mangan - where 10 pairs of guests arrive at a luxury Caribbean resort to play a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

Each of the teams is given an identical briefcase, with eight being empty, one containing £250,000 in cash, and one having the dreaded Early Checkout card.

As the title implies, that card will compel a duo leave for good, and the guests must work out which briefcase is the one they really want.

As the trailer points out: 'You can't trust anyone!'

The Jennings vs Alzheimer's, 9.00pm, BBC Two

This is the story of a Nottingham family who are the first in the world to be diagnosed with hereditary early-onset Alzheimer's.

The documentary follows Carol Jennings and her children Emily and John at a profound moment in the world's understanding of the disorder, with two new drugs that slow the decline of Alzheimer's set to be licensed in the UK.

Me And The Voice In My Head, 10.00pm, Channel 4

Joe Tracini (below) discusses life with Borderline Personality Disorder, a condition that has led to struggles with addiction, suicide attempts, and panic attacks that have ended his stand-up career.

Joe hopes that by exploring his childhood, he can finally get a handle on his BPD and get through a stand-up comedy show that he hopes will re-ignite his career.

The Sky at Night, 10.00pm, BBC Four

The long-running astronomy series returns for its monthly look at the stars.

The team looks at how scientists are creating eclipses on demand to discover hidden secrets, including habitable planets like Earth.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock visits Belgium, where the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission is going through its final testing stages.

Then Pete Lawrence meets a team of scientists and amateur astronomers in Bristol.

Don’t Miss

Blue Lights, 9.00pm, BBC One

In this week’s episode of the Belfast-based cop drama, Annie's job is on the line.

Meanwhile, as Lee consolidates power, Stevie and Grace are thrown back together on a response call, with terrible consequences.

Nomadland, 9.30pm, TG4

Here’s a hugely impressive drama, starring Frances McDormand (below) and David Strathairn, exploring off-grid life in the USA.

McDormand plays a middle-aged woman who ends up out of work following the economic collapse of her entire home town.

She then begins a life outside of conventional society, becoming a modern-day nomad and finding a community of like-minded people adopting a life on the road.

Jamie Cooks Spring, 8.00pm, Channel 4

This week Jamie Oliver plants some spuds for summer, then cooks up some Jersey Royal potatoes dressed in a wild garlic pesto served with a side of stuffed salmon.

He makes a broad bean mezze served in a Roquefort cheese and crouton salad alongside a spatchcocked roast chicken.

He then finishes it all off with a spectacular rhubarb and custard tart, with almond pastry and almond brittle.

Ending Today

The Cleaning Lady, 9.00pm, Sky Witness

Streaming on NOW

Needing a way out, Thony tries to make a deal with Garrett to save herself and help Arman, but Arman doesn't trust any promises made by the FBI.

A sting operation is hatched, but Arman's distrust leads it off course. Loyalties are put to the test as families both unite and fall apart.

As the series concludes, Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit goes public, and Roger does everything in his power to try and save his career and his legacy.

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