RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2019, BBC1, 7pm
NEW series. Joe Swift and Jo Whiley take a first look at some of the 24 gardens and more than 100 floral exhibits at the world’s largest annual flower show, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019. In the first of four programmes, Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson and Rachel de Thame as they meet some of the new garden designers at Hampton this year, and explore the glorious show gardens and the dazzling displays in the floral marquee.
Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure, ITV, 9pm
THERE are no prizes for guessing where York’s greatest export is off to in this two-part strand. Yes, the star of stage and screen is Borneo-bound to explore one of the oldest and most spectacular rainforests. She also meets its enchanting animals and gets an insight into how important this region is to life on Earth. In the first episode Judi Dench experiences the rainforest for the first time in a 125-mile helicopter ride to the heart of the island with expert Glen Reynolds. At 130 million years old, this jungle is so ancient it was around when dinosaurs ruled the planet. Upon arrival, Judi meets orangutans in the wild, encounters giant grasshoppers and moths, and encounters a dung beetle she names Bob.
Inside the Bank of England, BBC2, 9.30pm
PART one of two. Documentary examining the inner-workings of the institution during 2018 as it navigates turbulent economic times – including the challenges posed by Brexit. This first edition reveals how the Bank influences inflation by setting the UK’s interest rate. The process is shown step-by-step as staff analyse the state of the UK’s finances, leading to Governor Mark Carney and other senior figures making their decision. In the lead-up to the interest rate announcement, the press speculates over what Carney and his team will decide but, inside the Bank, the meticulous work of monitoring the economy must carry on unhindered by outside influence.
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