The Christmas holiday is now over with January comes many new TV series and there is a lot this upcoming week. The Lottery Show has gone freeing up space on Saturday for drama with Casualty moving to a new earlier slot with the much talked about ‘Taboo’ having an 8-week run, which I am really looking forward to viewing.
There also a number of returning shows knocked out of the schedule by Christmas programming.
Saturday – BBC2 The Man Who Fell To Earth 10:30pm
Starring David Bowie as an alien arriving on Earth on a mission to save his drought-ridden planet. He becomes a tycoon, but is overwhelmed by the materialism and triviality of modern life and soon his identity is discovered.
This was Bowies acting debut and was perfect casting and watching his decline into despair is shattering. Along with Bowie, there is a fine cast.
Sunday – Discovery Channel Alaska: The Last Frontier 9pm
Living off grid in Alaska is not easy but the Kilcher family develop understanding with the wildness.
In is episode the Kilchers celebrate their most unforgettable Christmas ever with a one of a kind gift exchange! They use their Kilcher ingenuity to make homemade gifts, all crafted from the heart with the spirit of Christmas.
Monday – BBC1 Class 10:45pm
This new Doctor Who spin-off aired on line on BBC3 via the iPlayer and now comes to BBC1.
Coal Hill Academy comes under attack from deadly monsters they are searching for Alien refugees Miss Quill and Charlie are hiding out at Coal Hill Academy in disguise as a teacher and a pupil. With some students they form an alliance to defeat them.
Tuesday – Sky Living Elementary 9pm
The show follows Sherlock Holmes, a recovering drug addict and former consultant to Scotland Yard, as he assists the New York City Police Department in solving crimes. His indifference to police procedure often leads to conflict with Captain Thomas Gregson (Aidan Quinn), although the two remain mutually respectful of one another. Dr. Joan Watson ‘Lucy Liu’, who initially acts as his sober companion, accompanies him.
Wednesday – BBC2 Common Sense 10pm
Fast turnaround comedy series voiced by Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones. It features a regular cast of real British people, chosen for their sharp wit and humorous take on life, all discussing the news from that week - from major breaking stories to the most bizarre headlines.
Amongst the cast are a couple of east end market traders, dinner ladies from Leeds, Mancunian male nail technicians, Brummie butchers, Scottish launderette owners, supermarket co-workers and three great grandmothers from Hull.
Thursday – BBC1 Question Time 10:40pm
With the politicians back at work after a nice and long Christmas break Question Time the BBCs topical debate television programme is back. The show typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by an audience selected on the basis of its political views and demographic.
Friday – Channel 4 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 9pm
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (also known as simply Cats Does Countdown) is a crossover between the panel game 8 Out of 10 Cats and the game show Countdown. The show follows the format of Countdown, but with hosts and contestants from 8 Out of 10 Cats, and an emphasis on humour.
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