Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (BBC2, 8pm)
SITTING side by side on the banks of the Upper Tamar Lakes, Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer fish for the predatory perch. Bob notices that Paul has far more superior seating, which causes tension between the pair. The tables are turned when Bob reveals this week’s accommodation – leaving Paul almost speechless. The following day the duo brave the open sea and have a very surprising catch.
Lethal Weapon (STV, 9pm)
WHILE fans are still getting used to series newcomer Seann William Scott as former CIA agent Wesley Cole, the bad news is that bringing in the American Pie veteran wasn’t enough to save the saga. The plug was pulled due to falling ratings across the Pond, so make the most of these episodes. Thankfully there are plenty of thrills and spills in this edition as Cole and Murtaugh investigate the robbery of a truck filled with fine art.
Fosse/Verdon (BBC2, 9pm)
AS the high summer of 1973 ebbs away, Bob and girlfriend Ann Reinking hire a weekend house in the country to help comfort the recently bereaved Neil Simon. Also invited are Gwen and her boyfriend Ron. Ann is concerned that Gwen won’t like her, but Bob says Gwen will be on her best behaviour for Neil. Gwen proves to be in buoyant mood, excited to announce a theatre has been secured for their project of Chicago, but Bob is hesitant claiming he has a lot of work on with the Lenny script. Thus, new tensions emerge.
The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4, 10pm)
SOME chat show hosts take to the medium like a duck to water. And the latest is award-winning comedian Mo Gilligan. Over the past few weeks he’s proved to be one of the brightest new talents on the box, and this week’s final offering should underline the fact. Once more he will be joined in the studio by an array of famous faces and the great British public. Aside from getting gossip from his guests, there’s also a chance for viewers to play studio games and be in with a chance of winning prizes. Plus, there’s unexpected music performances everywhere from bingo halls to high street restaurants, and character sketches from the eponymous funnyman. So settle back with the tipple of choice and enjoy.
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