Seven Days

MIKE MULVIHILL’S guide to the week’s TV

SATURDAY Doctor Who

7.20PM, BBC1

Written by playwright Mike Bartlett, whose Charles III comes to BBC2 on Wednesday, this spine-tingling episode stars David Suchet as a seemingly kindly old man who offers Bill and her friends cheap accommodation in his spooky mansion. But when things start to go bump in the night it’s time to call for a Doctor.

Trump On Culture: Brave New World?

7.20PM, BBC2

The art critic Alastair Sooke travels to America to ask just what Donald Trump’s impact will be on the country’s cultural landscape, discussing the President’s views on the arts with leading figures from the worlds of music, literature, journalism, film and TV.

Casualty

8.05PM, BBC1

Who saw that coming? After last week’s devastating finale, the shockwaves of

Cal’s murder are rippling across Holby as his colleagues try to come to terms with his death. Meanwhile, a lifeguard is brought in for treatment after being hit by a car. But it soon turns out that this was no accident…

Michael McIntyre: Happy & Glorious

9PM, BBC1

Take a front row seat as, following the record-breaking success of Live And Laughing, Hello Wembley and Showtime, the nation’s favourite comedian returns to the O2 in London for another hilarious stand-up show.

The Keith And Paddy Picture Show

9.15PM, ITV

This is one of those shows you’re either going to love or hate. Paddy McGuinness and Keith Lemon are on even sillier form than usual as they recreate iconic Hollywood films in their own style. Rocky and Jaws follow, but first up is Dirty Dancing, with a supporting cast that includes Larry Lamb and John Barrowman.

SUNDAY Countryfile

6PM, BBC1

Ellie Harrison presents tales from the riverbank, as she looks at how the British landscape has been – and is still being – shaped by our abundant rivers, from the magnificent Severn to the mighty Thames.

Antiques Roadshow

7PM, BBC1

A set of antique false teeth made of gold and a walking cane that once belonged to Walter Scott are among the items brought in to be valued at Ightham Mote, near Sevenoaks.

Babs

8PM, BBC1

See Don’t Miss This, page 17.

The Durrells

8PM, ITV

Arriving like a ray of sunshine into our living rooms, this colourful melodrama continues. It’s the day of Louisa’s birthday – she thinks – and the family decide to throw her a party. Margo, meanwhile, has her head turned by a handsome boy at the market – surely, she hasn’t given up on wanting to be a nun?

Grantchester

9PM, ITV

When a string of violent robberies are carried out by Cambridgeshire’s very own Bonnie and Clyde, poor Sidney – who is struggling to keep his mind off Amanda – has to investigate.

MONDAY Tonight – The Leader Interviews

8PM, ITV

In the run up to the general election, the leaders of the major parties will have the chance to try to convince you why they should get your vote. First up is the Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, followed on Thursday by UKIP’s Paul Nuttall (7.30pm).

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby

9PM, BBC2

For the final leg of their journey, Giles and Monica don their best thermals and travel 200km north of the Arctic Circle to Sweden’s Lapland to stay in the magical Icehotel which, as its name suggests, is made entirely out of ice hacked from the nearby River Torne.

Little Boy Blue

9PM, ITV

As Jeff Pope’s engrossing drama on the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones continues, the police investigation is rocked when witness Claire Olssen is intimidated into changing her statement, forcing the team to look for alternative ways to reinforce their case.

The Island With Bear Grylls

9PM, CH4

The good news for our poor islanders is that the torrential downpours that have ravaged their campsite have finally stopped. The bad news is that a hurricane is brewing 100 miles to the north that threatens their very future.

Mind The Age Gap

10PM, CH5

Just like The Island, this new series (postponed from last week) throws two groups of volunteers from opposite ends of the age scale into the same living space to see if they can learn anything from each other. But the cracks between the older and younger groups soon start to appear.

TUESDAY

Bake Off: Creme De La Creme

8PM, BBC2

This week, the heats draw to a close as the teams battle it out for the last two semi-final places. So, who can make the best petit fours?

Our Friend Victoria

9PM, BBC1

The League of Gentlemen (Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith) present this instalment, which explores Victoria Wood’s unique take on the world of television. The series concludes at 9.30pm with Daniel Rigby looking back at memorable moments which Victoria created on the topic of fame.

Second Chance Summer: Tuscany

9PM, BBC2

Will any volunteers decide to stay on and run the Tuscan farm, or just be glad to be heading home to Blighty? Find out as the group prepare to say goodbye to La Banditaccia and reveal some surprising conclusions about their future. Long Lost Family: What Happened Next 9PM, ITV See TV feature, page 18.

First Dates

10PM, CH4

Welsh beauty therapist Eve has alopecia and has never been on a night out without her wig… until now. But what will teaching assistant Jordan make of her amazing head tattoo? And will bagpipe-playing yoga instructor Ronnie hit the right note with his date, fellow yoga enthusiast Karly?

WEDNESDAY Trust Me, I’m A Vet

8PM, BBC2

Steve Leonard investigates the best way to help your pet lose weight, decodes the secret language of guinea pigs, and discovers why, when it comes to keeping rabbits, it’s time to ditch the hutch. I’m sure the foxes would agree.

Tonight At The London Palladium

8PM, ITV

A true legend takes to the stage this week, as Mr Barry Manilow will be performing his classic hit Copacabana as well as his brand new track This Is My Town; plus, there’s the truly astonishing skills of The Chinese State Circus and comedy from Pippa Evans.

Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport

9PM, ITV

Explore life behind the scenes at Europe’s biggest and busiest airport, where an army of 76,000 staff – from plumbers to pilots – help to transport 200,000 passengers a day.

Confessions Of A Junior Doctor

9PM, CH4

Meet the juniors working in the competitive world of surgery. But, in their efforts to step up to the most senior level of junior doctor, some are putting their own health at risk.

Quadruplets And Homeless

10PM, CH4

This troubling documentary charts the lives of Aynur and Tony as they get ready for the birth of not one, but four bundles of joy. Their silver lining has a few clouds, though – Tony has problems with alcohol, and the growing family have no home of their own…

THURSDAY The Supervet

8PM, CH4

It’s a busy day for Professor Noel Fitzpatrick as a mountain dog arrives with an exploded disc in his spine, and a German Shepherd is fitted with a specially designed bionic foot.

Joanna Lumley’s Postcards

8.30PM, ITV

Joanna remembers the absolutely fabulous time she had travelling between the Greek islands during her 2012 odyssey, when she explored the rich history of the area.

The Truth About Sleep

9PM, BBC1

Michael Mosley and a team of scientists take us on a fascinating journey to find out exactly what sleep is, how it helps and what happens when we don’t get enough of it. We should spend almost a third of our lives sleeping, but sadly that is a distant dream for many.

Born To Kill

9PM, CH4

In the concluding part of this psychological thriller, mum Jenny (Romola Garai) makes a desperate effort to get to the bottom of son Sam’s (Jack Rowan) increasingly dangerous behaviour. But has she left it too late?

FRIDAY

Royal Windsor Horse Show Special

8PM, ITV

Alan Titchmarsh presents a one-off special celebrating one of the most important equestrian events in the Queen’s diary, live from the grounds of Windsor Castle, featuring participants from around the world.

The Ten Plagues Of Egypt: Ancient Mysteries

8PM, CH5

The Bible’s book of Exodus told of ten great plagues that swept across Ancient Egypt to punish the pharaohs. Here, a team of scientists and archaeologists go in search of the truth behind one of the strangest stories ever told.

Versailles

9PM, BBC2

As this raunchy historical drama continues, France prepares for war as King Louis XIV (George Blagden) plans to send an army into the Netherlands. Back at Versailles, a rather different battle is raging as a cynical Madame de Montespan confronts Father Pascal.

Inside The Houses Of Parliament

9PM, CH5

This fascinating documentary explores the past and present of Britain’s most iconic building, going inside the corridors of power to discover a maze of secret rooms and hidden worlds at the heart of our nation.

Have I Got News For You

9.30PM, BBC1

The Homeland actor David Harewood is in the hot seat this week, trying to keep control of team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Comedian Jason Manford is among the guests.