What to watch on TV and streaming today: The Andrew Malkinson scandal, Cate Blanchett in Tár and the return of Netflix’s Emmy-winning Sweet Tooth
Planning a night on the couch? Here are today’s top TV and streaming picks









TV pick of the day: The Wrong Man BBC2, 9pm The shocking story of Andrew Malkinson, who was convicted in 2004 for the rape of a young woman and spent 17 years in prison, when his only crime was to match the description of the actual assailant.
Double the Money
Double the Money Channel 4, 8pm In the grand final, contestants are given four weeks to turn £10,000 into £20,000, and while one team decides to sell used cars, the other launches a pizza-delivery service they hope will get them across the line. Sue Perkins presents.
The Outlaws BBC1, 9pm As the police investigate the crime and Rani’s suspected involvement, the other gang members go to ground and begin to wonder who they can trust. With Stephen Merchant, Eleanor Tomlinson and Richard E Grant.
Film
Cate Blanchett in Tár
Tár Sky Cinema Drama, 8pm Renowned conductor Lydia Tár is beginning rehearsals with the Berlin Philharmonic for a special performance of Mahler’s 5th when a series of allegations surface online. Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss head the cast of Todd Field’s enthralling drama. 5/5 stars
Streaming
Ed O'Neill (right) in Clipped
Stream of the week: Clipped Disney+, streaming now
Are you ready to see Jay Pritchett as the bad guy? Here, Ed O’Neill portrays infamous LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. He was a walking liability back in the day on account of his being infamously thrifty, equally erratic and just a little bit racist. Based on the hit podcast The Sterling Affairs, this slick FX production takes us behind the scenes of the notorious NBA owner’s questionable remarks about black people, which were captured on tape and unleashed via the internet in 2014.
When famed coach Doc Rivers (Laurence Fishburne) arrived as coach of the LA Clippers the year prior, he had the foundation to win the franchise’s first championship. But, let’s not forget, Doc also had to deal with Donald, his ambitious PA/girlfriend V Stiviano (Cleopatra Coleman), plus his wife/business partner of 60 years, Shelly (Jacki Weaver). A dewy-eyed Obama-era tale of racial reflection amid memes and consistently unsettling hairpieces.
Korean Fried Chicken Rhapsody Netflix, streaming now A charming docuseries that does a deep dive into Korea’s current food scene, which largely revolves around their preferred pastime of scarfing chicken and beer. Well, after all, there are over 670 brands of fried chicken in South Korea alone. You can take that fact to your local pub quiz.
Frog and Toad
Frog and Toad Apple TV+, streaming now This nostalgic little number has a bang of Bert and Ernie by way of The Wind in the Willows and nary a hum of other Apple TV+ offerings like Strange Planet.
Marlon Wayans: Good Grief
Marlon Wayans: Good Grief Prime Video, streaming now The OG Wayans brother brings his unique brand of comedy, blending physical humour and cutting commentary with a surprising amount of heart. Taped at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, comedy meets therapy as Wayans works through his grief after recently losing both of his parents.
The Price of Nonna's Inheritance
The Price of Nonna’s Inheritance Netflix, streaming now In a world of hard-hitting foreign-language offerings — like the recently released Raising Voices (from Spain) and A Part of You (Sweden) — Netflix sometimes throws us a curveball. Behold this cheeky little Italian jape where a family detests their nonna’s choice of prospective husband so much, they’re willing to murder him.
How to Rob a Bank Netflix, streaming now Picture it: 1990s Seattle. And instead of immersing oneself in the city’s burgeoning grunge scene, a certain bank robber — who goes by the moniker ‘Hollywood’ — is whiling away the years pulling off an unprecedented string of bank heists. He has it all — looks, charm, a sprawling treehouse hideout, and an uncanny ability to disappear using movie-grade disguises. Until it all goes awry...
Under Paris
Under Paris Netflix, streaming now To save Paris from a bloodbath, a grieving scientist is forced to face her tragic past when a giant shark appears in the river. Before you start likening it to ‘Sharknado in the Seine’, it’s from the director of Mayhem! and Gangs of London.
Hitler and the Nazis Netflix, streaming now Prescient docuseries examining Hitler and the Nazis’ rise, rule, and reckoning — from pre-WWII to the Holocaust, to the Nuremberg trials.
Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth Netflix, streaming now This Emmy-winning show based on the DC comic-book series returns. Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania LaVie Owen) and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother.
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