THE TEN BEST SHOWS TO WATCH , LISTEN TO & STREAM
1 TV Comic Relief: Funny for Money
After nearly 40 years at the helm, this year’s Comic Relief will be the last time that Sir Lenny Henry fronts the fundraiser’s night of laughter and entertainment. Expect sketches and send-ups, and likely tears as the comedian, writer and presenter takes his final bow.
2 TV The Oscars Live
After acouple of decades on Sky, the golden statuettes have been awarded to ITV, where Jonathan Ross hosts live coverage. Oppenheimer is the movie to beat, with the biopic leading the way with 13 nominations.
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3 TV Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
Alan Carr and Michelle Ogundehin preside over the addictively watchable interior design competition. It’s avisual riot of statement wallpaper and pops of outrageous colours, but good fun.
4 TV Saving Lives at Sea in World War II
Dermot O’Leary, who is an RNLI ambassador, tells the stories of heroic lifeboat crews and their exploits saving lives during the war.
5 TV 20 Days in Mariupol
An unflinching record of the opening salvos of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, made by Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov. It won Baftas for best documentary and best film not in the English language and is also nomianated for an Oscar.
6 RADIO The Essay: a Museum in the Making
The director of the new V&A East, Gus Casely-Hayford, sets out his mission to r
