Summer holidays seem to me a terrible time to start a TV series or watch a film. If you’ve picked a proper destination the sun’s glare should make any screen unwatchable. And surely the trip is all the escapism you need? Lots of my colleagues (and our readers) think differently, so we’ve compiled the best new things to watch. I’d much rather open a new book (handily we have you covered there too). If you see a curmudgeonly figure scowling at iPads by the pool, give me a wave.

BYD, a big Chinese EV-maker, has spent the past few years embarrassing established car companies, and even upstarts such as Tesla. Its revolutionary way of doing things increasingly looks out of step with the industry, however. Autonomous driving is just one area where it risks falling behind.

Finally, have you followed the headlines closely this week? Test your knowledge with our latest Friday news quiz.