Brodie Millichap picks out this week’s TV highlights…
Five Picks Of The Week
Whitechapel: Monday ITV1, 9pm.
The thrilling drama series continues as DI Chandler and the team visit the christening of Miles’ daughter, but they are soon back at work dealing with another murder case when a fox is seen running through Whitechapel with a human arm in its mouth. More body parts from the same person are soon discovered, but the team still struggle to identify the victim.
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Tuesday Channel 4, 9pm.
The insightful series that explores the world of modern British gypsies and travellers is back on our screens this week. The first episode looks at the importance of fashion and appearance to the local community, with plenty of first-hand accounts by various people.
Death Unexplained: BBC1 Tuesday, 10:35pm.
The second episode of this investigative series follows west London coroner Alison Thompson, as she and her team examine violent, unnatural or sudden fatalities. This week we will see cases involving: a man killed at the scene of a suspicious fire and an unusual road traffic death. Expect to see contributions from the families of the victims.
Inside Men: BBC1 Thursday, 9pm.
The heist drama starring Steven Mackintosh, Ashley Walters and Warren Brown continues with John now leading from the forefront with his new-found confidence. Such is his excitement around the robbery that he even demands to be shown how to use the guns that the team have recently acquired. Meanwhile Kalpesh insists that one of his men have a look around the depot before he agrees to help and Marcus is beginning to feel side-lined.
The Bank Job: Channel 4 Friday, 9pm.
Based in the vault of a London bank, host George Lamb returns for a second series of the Bank Job. A game show in which four contestants are tested on their: knowledge, judgement and how lucky they are, in the hope of leaving with a life-changing sum of money. How lucky do you feel?
Soap Watch
In Coronation Street Tommy is convinced Kirsty is having an affair after he sees her acting affectionately with another man during a lunch date. He confides in Tyrone who then confronts Kirsty as to whether the baby is really his.
In Emmerdale John and Moira agree not to get divorced and they attempt to give their marriage another go. However, tragedy strikes when they set off for a night away together and their car hits a patch of ice and skids off the road.
In Eastenders Alfie confronts Derek after he learns that he has been storing stolen goods in the Vic, but he is left gobsmacked when the ex-con invites him to take part in a new scam.