TV tonight: hurrah for the return of Diane Morgan’s hapless heroine

Mandy enrols on an re-employment scheme – what could possibly go wrong? Plus: steamy thriller The Couple Next Door. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC TwoHurrah for the return of Diane Morgan’s gormless heroine in this fourth series. Mandy – quite believably – still hasn’t got a job, so in the first of this week’s double-bill, she needs to enrol on the Restart scheme. Cue a Pretty Woman style makeover, a run-in with an old school bully (“I’ve got mental health cos of you!”) and a Martin Lewis cameo. Sian Gibson and Cheryl Fergison (Heather from EastEnders) also guest star. Hollie Richardson Continue reading...

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