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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 24 MAY 2020 13 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY Cooper's Treasure [Documentary] 8:10pm on Discovery Science (Channel 402) In the 1960s, the "Original 7" astronauts were both rock stars and daredevils. With movie star looks and a penchant for sports cars, Gordon Cooper was the youngest and the flashiest of the bunch. As a space pioneer, he set a record that still holds today for the longest solo space flight in US history. During one of his key missions, while Gordon claimed to be scouring the globe for nuclear sites, he discovered something else: shipwrecks. MONDAY Egypt's Unexplained Files: "Egyptian Genius" [Documentary] 10pm on History (Channel 412) Despite being one of the most studied civilizations, rich in history, culture, science and art, much of Ancient Egypt remains a great mystery. Many modern-day customs and technologies have their roots in Ancient Egypt, yet the details about their way of life remain a mystery. Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths. TUESDAY Single Parents – Season 2 [Drama Series] 8:25pm on FOX Life HD (Channel 334) ''Single Parents' follows a hodge- podge of dysfunctional adults who are struggling to navigate the challenges of being a parent, which are elevated by the fact that they are all single. In the midst of PTA meetings, PB&J sandwiches and play-dates, the adults must lean on each other to help raise their young kids, who have big personalities and obstacles of their own, and main- tain some semblance of personal lives outside of parenthood. In the upcoming Season 2, Poppy uses an adventure with Angie to help distract herself from facing emotions; Sophie protests leaving Pete the parrot at school over the three-day weekend. WEDNESDAY My Brilliant Friend S2 Ep.8: "The Blue Fairy" [Drama Series] 8:45pm on Melita More (Channel 315) Elena graduates from university, meets a man from a nice family and returns to Naples. When she returns home she is told that Lila left home with her son. While in Pisa Elena wrote a novel based on her life. THURSDAY Mr Selfridge S2 Ep.7 [Drama Series] 8:45pm on Melita More (Channel 315) In the absence of Selfridge the store is run by Grove and Crabb, who have to deal with Leclair's arrest as a spy with the help of Agnes and Victor. With the death of a worker from the loading bay on the front line, Gordon Selfridge takes on the task of writing a condolence letter. Selfridge, in his absence, is accused by Lord Loxley of providing substandard army equipment to the British Troops and ensures Frank Edwards publishes the scandal together with the knowledge that Selfridge is in Germany. Lady Mae leaves Loxley. Agnes receives a tele- gram. Leclair, cleared as a spy, is rearrested and handed over to the Americans for embezzle- ment. Mr Selfridge is a British period drama television series about Harry Gordon Selfridge and his department store FRIDAY Cupcake Championship [Culinary Show] 7:50pm on Food Network HD (Channel 372) "You can't buy happiness, but you can buy cupcakes. And that's kind of the same thing." Well, Food Network is surely geared toward dousing cupcake addicts with a whole dose of fondant, sweet-ili- cious happiness! Hosted by Kardea Brown and judge Maureen McCor- mick (with guest judges), each episode of 'Cupcake Championship' sees four cupcake experts who face-off one another in two rounds to be crowned as the cupcake master. What's more? There's a large cash prize to the winner! SATURDAY Suits S9 Ep.7: "Scenic Route" [Drama Series] 7:30pm Melita More (Channel 315) Harvey and Samantha take the scenic route to meet Samantha's biological father. While on the journey, Samantha experiences rough memories of her child- hood, also revealing she was in a relationship with Eric Kaldor. At the office, Donna asks Alex for a favour. Meanwhile, Louis pretends to be Harvey when he confirms a deal with Reed Tucker who is wanting Harvey. While Louis is pretending, Harold Gunderson learns that Harvey is the opposite counsel on a case. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Control Z Netflix Control Z is an upcoming Mexican web television teen drama series created by Carlos Quintanilla and developed by Lemon Studios for Net flix. The series focuses on events at a high school called El Colegio Nacional af ter a hacker leaks student secrets to the entire school – leading to a complete change in the usual social order. With no one safe from suspicion, social outcast Sofia takes it upon herself to find the identit y of the myster y hacker before any more secrets are revealed. Rocketman Amazon Prime Rocketman is a 2019 biographical musical film based on the life of British musician Elton John. Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it's the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar. Rocketman Cooper's Treasure will air at 8:10pm on Discovery Science (Channel 402) Control Z