This week’s mustsee TV

1 The Durrells SUNDAY, ITV, 8PM NEW SERIES Return to Corfu with a second series of the charming real-life drama about the British family who made the beautiful island their home in the 30s. Keeley Hawes stars as Louisa, the harassed mum-of-four who has trouble controlling her wayward brood – including animal-mad youngest Gerry, later to become a famous naturalist. Daniel Lapaine (who is Mr Fay Ripley in real life) joins the show as Hugh Jarvis – an Englishman who sets his sights on Louisa. Keeley Hawes says, ‘Corfu is another character, and it is made to look even more beautiful. And working with the animals is amazing, although you can train an animal as much as you want, but you can’t train it to tell you when it needs the bathroom. So there’s lots of dustpans and brushes, and it’s a rather smelly set!’

2 Billy Connolly And Me: A Celebration TUESDAY, ITV, 9PM The Big Yin is marking 50 years in showbiz. This tribute sees fans – some famous – talking about how the comedian has amused, inspired and influenced them. There’s an interview with the man himself, and his wife, Pamela Stephenson.

3 Say Yes To the Dress FRIDAY, TLC, 9PM NEW SERIES Meet more brides-to-be seeking out their fantasy frock – with meddling mums, interfering friends and expert David Emanuel, the man who designed Princess Di’s wedding gown.

4 Little Boy Blue MONDAY, ITV, 9PM NEW SERIES This four-part factual drama revisits the shocking murder in 2007 of Rhys Jones, who was just 11 years old when he was shot in Croxteth, Liverpool. The harrowing story explores the ordeal of Rhys’s parents, Melanie and Steve, who have supported the drama. Stephen Graham plays senior officer Dave Kelly, who led the investigation into the shooting.

5 Joanna Lumley’s Postcards: Egyptian Nile THURSDAY, ITV, 8.30PM NEW SERIES The actress turns tour guide in this series, in which she picks the highlights of her travelling life. It begins in Egypt, where she enjoys a camel ride and a very unusual beauty treatment.