Travel Man: 48 Hours on the Cote D’Azur Channel 4, 8.30pm
SHAZIA Mirza may not be the most famous comedian or actor to have joined Richard Ayoade on his recent series of international whistle-stop jaunts, but she may be the luckiest as they jet off to the Cote D’Azur. In Nice, the duo hire a three-wheeled car to take a scenic tour of its picturesque streets before venturing further afield. Among the highlights are Cap Ferrat, fancy yachts, a grotto in Monaco and a helicopter ride..
Baku: An Art Lovers’ Guide
BBC4, 9pm
SITUATED on the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijani capital Baku was part of the ancient silk trading route and is a rich artistic mix of ancient and modern, East and West. Oil wealth has filled the city with buildings that are reminiscent of 19th-century Paris set alongside stunning new structures from the likes of Zaha Hadid and traces of former Soviet rule. Alastair Sooke visits a museum devoted entirely to rugs, while Janina Ramirez admires stunning prehistoric rock art on the city’s outskirts.
Fergie vs Wenger: The Feud
Channel 5, 10pm
ALEX Ferguson and Arsene Wenger’s rivalry is legendary. Ferguson turned Manchester United into the English top flight’s dominant force, while Wenger’s Arsenal would occasionally nip in to steal their thunder. The two had very different approaches to the beautiful game, one traditional, while the other learned valuable lessons from advances in sports science. Here, those who crossed their paths, including Paul Scholes, Steve McClaren, John Motson and Sol Campbell, offer their views.
Kiss Me First
Channel 4, 10pm
LEILA feels responsible for Tess’s safety and realises Adrian is playing a game with her, meaning she must find her friend before he does. However, as he closes Red Pill down, Adrian sows the first seeds of doubt about Leila’s character among the other members of the secret paradise. Fantasy thriller.
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