Eliud Kipchoge: My Sub Two Hour Marathon (BBC1, 1.15pm)
The Kenyan long-distance runner is an extraordinary athlete. He started out competing over 5000m, winning bronze and silver medals at the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 before deciding to switch to the ultimate test of endurance – the marathon. In the years since, Kipchoge has won the London Marathon four times, as well as races in other major cities and broken the world record. Last year, during a special event in Vienna, he became the first person to record a sub-two-hour marathon. He discusses his remarkable achievement and what keeps him motivated, while those who know him describe what makes Kipchoge so special during a tour of his training camp. Perfect for those missing their Park Run fix.
Twin (BBC4, 9pm)
The dark Norwegian drama reaches its conclusion tonight via another double-bill of episodes that’s sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Frank is like a dog with a bone – there is no way he’s going to give up his private investigation into his friend’s death without getting to the truth. He’s missing one vital piece of evidence, and while Ingrid desperately battles to prevent everything from crashing down around her, Erik does what he can to halt Frank’s progress. Meanwhile, Karin and Alfred are dangerously close to revealing the truth, forcing Ingrid to step in and save the day. Then, as Erik starts to think he can look to the future at last, he’s forced into a big decision.
Becoming Matisse (BBC2, 9.15pm)
Even if you’re unfamiliar with his name, you will have seen an example of Henri Matisse’s work. He’s famous for his almost childlike colourful cut-outs, which have been reproduced thousands of times and sold as decorative posters across the globe. They may now be accepted by the wider world, but in the early part of the 20th century, Matisse was regarded as a rebel, whose work and involvement in public scandals often hit the headlines. In an eye-opening documentary, his great-granddaughter, Sophie Matisse, charts the artist’s life via interviews, animations and Matisse’s own letters and diary entries.
All Round to Mrs Brown’s (BBC1, 9.15pm)
Mrs Brown’s Boys creator, writer and star Brendan O’Carroll dons Agnes’s famous cardigan and curly wig once again as he throws open the doors of the larger-than-life Irish matriarch’s home to host the Saturday night chat show. In the sixth and final episode of the series, Agnes and her family are joined on the show by chat show host Jonathan Ross, barrister Rob Rinder, along with his mum Angie, and veteran singers the Nolans. Plus, Fleur East performs her
latest single live in Foley’s. Last
in the series.
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