Pick of the day: Sunshine

BBC1, 9pm If some people see life as a comedy, while others insist it is a tragedy, then the writing team of Craig Cash and Phil Mealey must fall into the first camp. They just can't help themselves from seeing the funny side of the most dire situations. They would probably get the giggles at a funeral. And while that's better than going through life being a total misery, that could explain why this series about the very unfunny problem of gambling addiction is looking a bit unsteady on its pins as it lurches drunkenly from the sweet to the sour. Having said that, if you don't get a little seasick from the shifting tone there's plenty to enjoy here - especially in the... [read full story]