Seven Days

SATURDAY

Small Fortune 7PM, ITV Teams of friends and family take on tiny games to win big money in a new series dubbed ‘the world’s smallest physical game show’. Dermot O’Leary is your host. The Greatest Dancer 7.30PM, BBC1 After four weeks of auditions, the dance show goes live as the final nine acts take to the stage for the challenge shows — and the dance captains Matthew Morrison, Oti Mabuse and Cheryl finally get to change their outfits. So, which act will take a step closer to winning that £50,000 first prize? Great British Car Journeys 8PM, CH4 See TV feature, page 18. Digging Up Britain’s Past 8PM, CH5 In this penultimate edition of the series, Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands visit an archaeological dig site along the Yorkshire-Lancashire border to learn more about a very dark and disturbing episode in English history: the Pendle witch trials of 1612. Secrets Of The Royal Servants 9PM, CH5 People who currently serve the royal family talk about their duties, while historian Kate Williams tells grim stories about their less fortunate counterparts from times past. Casualty 9.20PM, BBC1

If you thought Iain had hit rock bottom recently, think again. Not only did he find Base dead, but he’s been accused of assaulting Ross, and could go to prison. Jan believes Ross at first, but she soon sees her son for who he really is; will she help to clear Iain’s name?

SUNDAY

Countryfile 6PM, BBC1 Steve Brown heads to Cheshire to visit the Lower Moss Wood nature reserve, where volunteers are pulling out all the stops to help wildlife to survive the winter.

Plus, Adam Henson launches this year’s search for the Countryfile Farming Hero. Antiques Roadshow 7PM, BBC1 The Roadshow comes from Cromer seafront in Norfolk, where the experts uncover some real treasures – including a goblet that survived the Great Fire of London in perfect condition, and a rare Chinese vase. Call The Midwife 8PM, BBC1

Sister Frances is proving very shy, which is causing concern for Sister Julienne – who has also been drawn into a rift between a mother and daughter who are both pregnant. Meanwhile, Nurse Crane has an admirer.

Vera 8PM, ITV Based on the eighth novel in Ann Cleeves’s DCI Stanhope series, The Seagull sees Vera (Brenda Blethyn) opening up a cold case when the skeleton of a notorious criminal who went missing 20 years before is discovered buried in Whitley Bay. Les Miserables 9PM, BBC1

We’ve reached the final episode of Andrew Davies’s epic saga, which despite looking mightily impressive and featuring some fine acting, has been hard going at times. Before we go, the Army prepares for the next assault on the barricades — and the scene is set for a final showdown between Valjean (Dominic West) and Javert (David Oyelowo). Don’t expect a happy ending…

MONDAY

Fraud Squad NHS 9.15AM, BBC1 Every morning this week, follow the work of investigators in the NHS Counter Fraud Authority as they track down the crooks who steal £1.25 billion every year from the NHS. They include a student nurse who swindled thousands of pounds to splash out on plastic surgery and holidays. Moving On 2.15PM, BBC1

Jimmy McGovern’s daytime drama returns for a new series every weekday. In the first episode, a humble university cleaner (Ben Tavassoli) gets mistaken for a lecturer — and takes a liking to his new role. Silent Witness 9PM, BBC1

Dr Nikki’s credibility comes under fire in this last two-part story of the series. After a barrister humiliates her in court, she finds it hard to get her team to take her theory seriously when they investigate the mysterious death of a medical researcher. Inside Europe: 10 Years Of Turmoil 9PM, BBC2 In Going For Broke, the second part of this compelling modern history, we hear from those who were at the heart of events as Europe plunged into crisis – and ministers tried desperately to avert financial disaster in Greece and the knock-on effects this would have across the whole continent. Cold Feet 9PM, ITV

A couple of guest stars spice things up this week as Adam heads out on a date with the sparky Caitlin (Keeping Faith’s Eve Myles). And, while finding a man is the last thing on Karen’s mind, she strikes up a surprisingly good rapport with hospital chaplain Dan, who is played by the comedian Paul Kaye. Teachers Training To Kill 9PM, CH4 Mass school shootings are a growing problem in America, and many people believe that arming teachers is the best way to protect students. This disturbing

documentary heads to the US to hear both sides of the debate, and to see the extraordinary lengths to which schools are going to protect children from being killed.

TUESDAY

This Time Next Year 8PM, ITV Davina McCall returns for a third series in which her guests vow to change their lives, then return minutes later (although a year has actually passed) to reveal how they got on. This week, it’s a weight loss special. How The Other Kids Live 8PM, CH4 In this revealing new three-part series, families with children from the same

neighbourhood but across social divides — cultural, ethnic and economic — open their doors to their neighbours’ offspring for a playdate for the first time. Will sparks fly? Icons – Live Final 9PM, BBC2

Who will you vote for as the greatest person of the 20th century? Muhammad Ali, Ernest Shackleton, Nelson Mandela, David Bowie, Martin Luther King and Alan Turing are on the short list – but who wins is up to you. The winner will be revealed at the end of the show. 24 Hours In A&E 9PM, CH4

This week’s visit to St George’s Hospital explores the hopes and expectations of three very different men and how they respond to changes that are beyond their control.

WEDNESDAY

Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It 8PM, CH4 Christian thinks his Suffolk house is an ugly beige box, and dreams of a home with character, while wife Lauren thinks they can turn their home around. So, should they stay or should they go? Behind Closed Doors: Through The Eyes Of The Child 9PM, BBC2 In this remarkable film — a follow-up to the Bafta-nominated Behind Closed Doors from 2016 — four children who have seen domestic violence first-hand go on camera to talk about what they witnessed, and the ongoing effect this has on them.

Cleaning Up 9PM, ITV While Jess and Mina are under pressure to come clean to investigators, Sam is drawn further into Swanny’s world, and prepares to take a big risk for him. Is he worth it? Red Arrows: Kings Of The Sky 9PM, CH5 This week, eight top fighter pilots who have been dreaming of joining the Red Arrows are put through an intense week of flying tests. Pure 10PM, CH4

In part two of this provocative comedy drama, troubled Marnie (promising newcomer Charly Clive) hits another dead end when she goes to a sex addiction meeting, but it still doesn’t explain what’s going on in her mind.

THURSDAY

Eat Well For Less? 8PM, BBC1 Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin are in Cheshire to help the Saynor family, who are so busy that the parents often miss meals. Back In Time For School 8PM, BBC2 This week, the time-travelling pupils and their teachers head back to the decade that style forgot to experience the education system of the 1970s. There, they are enrolled at one of the new comprehensive schools, which promised a universal education to all. The Secret Life Of The Zoo 8PM, CH4 The fruit that butterflies Macuna and Peanut feed on has turned to alcohol, inhibiting their ability to mate. There’s a lesson for us all… Death In Paradise 9PM, BBC1

With this being a special two-part episode, you know that something big is going to go down on the island of Saint Marie — but just how big will shock fans to the core. When a local festival queen is murdered, it’s a crime that is to have far larger repercussions for DI Jack Mooney (Ardal O’Hanlon) and his team.

FRIDAY

Eurovision: 7.30PM, BBC2 You Decide 2019 There’s by Mel Giedroyc a twist to and this Mans year’s Zelmerlow: contest, hosted there are each just will three be sung songs in two to choose different from, styles. and Which will be the UK’s entry in Tel Aviv? Secret Scotland 8PM, CH5

Comedian Susan Calman takes a lighthearted jaunt around her homeland to uncover the untold tales behind Scotland’s iconic locations. She kicks off her trip with a visit to Edinburgh and the east coast. Humpback Whales: A Detective Story 9PM, BBC2 After a potentially deadly encounter with a humpback whale in 2015, wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill wanted to learn more about these awe-inspiring creatures. Here are the results of his extensive investigations. Grantchester 9PM, ITV

When his father (guest star Nathaniel Parker) gets himself into trouble, Will (Tom Brittney) is forced to return home to confront a past he would rather forget. Posh Hotels With Sally & Nigel 9PM, CH5 For their second stay, Sally Lindsay and Nigel Havers check into the Ballyfin in County Laois, Ireland. But before they can enjoy its five-star service, Nigel must master the many skills expected of a Ballyfin butler, while Sally rolls up her sleeves with the housekeeping team.