PICKS OF THE WEEK: 17-23 MARCH, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK

What to watch this week.

Protection

ITV1

New thriller about what happens when the clandestine and morally grey witness protection system breaks down. This compelling series is created by Kris Mrksa, and stars Siobhan Finneran, Nadine Marshall and Katherine Kelly. This is the story of a tough, but increasingly isolated and under suspicion police officer, as she is pulled into a dangerous conspiracy where nothing is as it seems. 

Jeopardy

ITV1

The weekday entertainment show provides nostalgia for fans of the world-renowned format, while introducing the family quiz show to a UK audience. Guided by host Stephen Fry, contestants play to win, using their best general knowledge to win rounds and always delivering the answer as a question. They may continue to amass winnings, the longer they stay in the game. 

Marlow Murder Club

U&Drama

When wealthy baronet Sir Peter Bailey dies alone in his study the day before his wedding, Judith, Becks and Suzie find themselves at the centre of another puzzling and complicated mystery. But how was it done? From Sir Peter’s much younger nurse turned fiancé, his wayward combative son to his ex-wife on the brink of losing her title, there’s no shortage of suspects.

Last One Laughing

Prime Video

10 comedians. One rule. Do not laugh. Jimmy Carr has assembled ten of the UK's funniest people in one room and set them the challenge of making each other laugh, without laughing themselves. Over the course of the series, they will try any means necessary to try and break their opponents...but can they do it all with a straight face?

Gangs Of London

Sky Atlantic

As chaos erupts in London after a spiked shipment of cocaine kills hundreds, fan-favourite characters collide with new faces bound by blood ties, sparking brutal power struggles, unexpected alliances, and fierce rivalries. Former undercover cop turned gangster Elliot navigates his new role as a top-level criminal alongside the Dumanis, but the spiking throws their operations into disarray.

Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

BBC One

The epic, three-hour extravaganza will entertain the nation with hilarious sketches, live performances, big surprises and stunning music acts whilst raising much-needed cash for good causes at home and across the world. The star-studded presenting team includes Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross, Alesha Dixon, Tom Allen and AJ Odudu.

99 To Beat

ITV1

New gameshow hosted by Adam and Ryan Thomas that anyone can win, but there’s one rule players must follow if they’re to be in with a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Come. Last. As contestants battle it out against each other, each round will see the number of players whittled down until one person takes the top prize.

Big Night Of Musicals

BBC One

Jason Manford returns to host a spectacular celebration of musical theatre, with show-stopping performances and special guests, including Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter. Filmed in front of an audience of 12,000 at Manchester’s AO Arena, ten of the UK’s best West End and touring productions perform much-loved songs and exciting previews.