David Attenborough opens our ears to the incredible sounds of nature
WORDS: ANNA BAILEY
HOT TO WATCH
D avid Attenborough delves into the vocabulary of nature in a fascinating three-part series. Using super-sensitive microphones, his team capture sounds undetectable to the human ear. In episode one, we learn how a baby caiman can communicate from within the egg, how lions and hyenas use sound in their nocturnal battles and how some birds have mastered the art of mimicry to remarkable effect.
Secret World Of Sound With David Attenborough, Sunday 25 February, 8pm, Sky Nature
ROB BECKETT’S SMART TV
From the makers of Never Mind The Buzzcockscomes this hilarious new quiz which celebrates the magic of the small screen and has TV’s silliest comic at the helm.
Rob hosts as team captains Alison Hammond and Josh Widdecombe are joined by telly regulars to battle it out in a series of chaotic rounds to discover who knows the most about TV. First up to pit their wits are Jon Richardson, Stacey Dooley, Russell Tovey and panel show veteran Jamie Laing.
Thursday 29 February, 9pm, Sky Max
THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE
After self-confessed stay-at-home daughter Chi’s parents die in a car crash, she’s in for another shock when she discovers she’ll only inherit their house if she ticks off a list of “Things You Should Have Done” left in their will. Number one? Ironically, learn to drive.
To make matters worse, her Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli) wants the house for herself. In this opener, Chi heads to Ramsgate, but the locals might wish she hadn’t! Starring and written by Lucia (Chi) Keskin, this is Gen-Z comedy at its best.
Thursday 29 February, 9pm, BBC Three
COPS GONE BAD
Will Mellor is back to uncover seven shocking new cases of corruption within the police force, from murder to fraud.
A team of experts includes retired Detective Chief Inspector Howard Groves, forensic psychologist Serena Simmons and former Detective Chief Superintendent Sue Hill. The series kicks off with the harrowing tale of Met Police serial rapist David Carrick.
Monday 26 February, 9pm, Crime + Investigation
THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL
This groundbreaking TV event puts the British jury system in the dock for the first time.
As many as a quarter of verdicts may be influenced by factors beyond objective evidence.
