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Our top telly picks –you’ll kick yourself if you miss This week

The BAFTA Film Awards BBC1 Graham Norton hosts the annual ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Elton John biopic Rocketman is up for Best Film, while its star Taron Egerton could bag a gong for Leading Actor –a category which also features Leonardo DiCaprio for his role in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Joker’s Joaquin Phoenix. Leading Actress nominations include Renée Zellweger as singing legend Judy Garland in Judy. Meanwhile, other films up for awards include 1917, Bombshell, Little Women and Frozen 2 ! The stars are out for the BAFTAs DON’T MISS

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Vera

ITV The final case of the series involves the shooting of a wealthy betting shop magnate in what appears to be a burglary gone wrong. But when Brenda Blethyn’s wily detective investigates, she uncovers a clear-cut case of corruption and the possibility of an inside job.

Reece, Ralf, David and Steve

Inside No. 9

BBC2 More twisted tales as the anthology comedy returns, with Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton again at the helm. The first story is about a top football referee (David Morrissey) and his

officials (Ralf Little, Steve and Reece) in the ref’s room at the stadium, preparing for the big match between local rivals United and Rovers. Guest stars later this series include Jenna Coleman, Jill Halfpenny and Fionn Whitehead.

Vera’s on the case Graham’s host for the night

Bad times in Baghdad

Baghdad Central

C4 This six-part thriller, set in the Iraqi city of Baghdad during the 2003 US occupation, follows ex-cop Muhsin al-Khafaji (Waleed Zuaiter) as he embarks on a dangerous search for his missing daughter among the chaos and lawlessness. Doctor Foster’s Bertie Carvel (above, with Clara Khoury) also stars.

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