Monday 14th August
Sky Atlantic; Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, 9pm
HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ is a drama series revisiting the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, a celebrated sporting dynasty. Season 2 follows the Lakers as they face new challenges, with Buss’s significant investments in players and family, while a pivotal on-court injury jeopardizes the team’s future.
Tuesday 15th August
BBC2; Henpocalypse, 10pm
In this fresh comedy drama, Zara and her bridal party escape their Birmingham council estate for a wild hen do in a remote Welsh cottage. However, their revelry takes an unexpected turn when a global catastrophe hits. With supplies dwindling and survival know-how lacking, the group must breach quarantine and explore the post-apocalyptic Snowdonia. Starring Lucie Shorthouse, Elizabeth Berrington, Callie Cooke, Lauren O’Rourke, and Kate O’Flynn.
Wednesday 16th August
BBC4; Colosseum, 9pm
This docu-drama utilises the Colosseum to vividly recount the Roman Empire’s tumultuous history, focusing on the lives of those who battled within its walls. Through expert interviews, dynamic re-enactments, and captivating special effects, the episode brings to life the riveting stories of these individuals, shedding light on the empire’s ascent and decline.
Thursday 17th August
More4; Grand Designs – Australia, 9pm
Anita and Kris Martincic have dreamed of warehouse-living in the buzzing inner city. So when a 100-year-old derelict building known as the Newtown Hat Factory came on the market, they jumped on it.
Friday 18th August
C5; Yellowstone, 9pm
Human remains turn up at the reservation and Rainwater thinks that Kayce is to blame.
Saturday 19th August
BBC1; Mulan, 6.40pm
Starring Yifei Liu and Donnie Yen, this Disney live-action remake features a courageous twist. As China faces invasion, the Emperor commands one man per family to defend the nation. Yet, with her ailing warrior father, dauntless Hua Mulan chooses to disguise herself as a man, assuming his role and bravely fighting for her country’s sake.
Sunday 20th August
BBC2; The Power of the Dog, 10pm
“The Power of the Dog,” a 2021 psychological drama, reimagines the Western genre. Written and directed by Jane Campion, it adapts Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel. This Oscar-winning film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. It follows a charismatic yet overbearing rancher who launches a campaign of intimidation against his brother’s wife and her son. However, the unveiling of concealed truths shifts the dynamics significantly.
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