TV guide: 25 of the best shows to watch this week, including tonight Ireland’s Illegal Adoptions, Eating with the Enemy, Goodbye House and Other Voices
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Sunday, BBC One, 7pm Just when you thought there was no aspect of the animal kingdom left for Sir David Attenborough to cover, the veteran broadcaster pulls a rabbit out of the hat. Or in this case, a hummingbird, Bengal tiger, fiddler crab and a whole host of other eye-catching creatures. Attenborough has always been fascinated by colour in the natural world – and this new two-part series sees him travel from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the snowclad Scottish Highlands to indulge in his passion. In tonight’s opening part we find out how, millions of years ago, the first animals had eyes that were unable to distinguish colour. Gradually, however, this changed and “seeing in colour” gave creatures many advantages, whether to find food, attract a mate or warn off an enemy. Get ready for amazi
TV guide: 25 of the best shows to watch this week, starting tonight
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From Ant & Dec to McDonald & Dodds – what s best on the box
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McDonald and Dodds: Singer and actress Patsy Kensit will play Barbara. (Image: Getty)
McDonald and Dodds: Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp will be Mick. (Image: Getty)
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Mick – Martin Kemp
In terms of his acting career, Kemp is probably best known for playing Steve Owen in EastEnders but music-wise, he is the bassist for pop band Spandau Ballet.
Speaking to press including Express.co.uk, Kemp said co-star Kensit was one of the main reasons he wanted to be part of the show.
He explained: “You know Patsy [Kensit] and I have grown up together and we spent a lot of time in Los Angeles where we were there at the same time and so many people over the years tried to put me and Patsy together into a movie, into something they were making.