SIX HIGHLIGHTS FOR WHAT EVER MOOD YOU’RE IN

If you want animals... BIG WEEK AT THE ZOO Monday-Friday, 8pm, Ch5

All week, Helen Skelton (right) will be at Yorkshire Wildlife

Park to meet the residents and the people who look after them, with the help of some celebrity volunteers. In the first episode, former JLS star J.B. Gill – who gave up pop stardom for life as a farmer – lends a hand when a pygmy hippo needs dental work.

If you want an appeal... LONG LOST FAMILY

Monday, 9pm, ITV

Following a short run of catch-up episodes, Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall present a special devoted to people who have been reported missing (such as Matt Bone, far right, with dad Mike). Here, we meet families in limbo – not knowing what’s happened to their loved ones – as they try to find answers.

If you want comedy... STATH LETS FLATS

Monday, 10pm, Ch4

Back for a second series comes this sitcom about an inept estate agent who only has a job because his father owns the firm. It won’t be to all tastes, but star and co-writer Jamie Demetriou manages to make Stath (far right, with dad and friend) both ludicrous and likeable. Here, he struggles with a new boss.

If you want action... FIGHTER PILOT: THE REAL TOP GUN

Tuesday, 9pm, ITV

Three recruits vie to be chosen to fly the RAF’s brand-new F35 Lightning jet. In this first of three parts, we meet Andy and Sedge, who have only flown propeller planes, and Danielle (right), who used to fly Navy helicopters – can training school boss Puppy turn them into fighter pilots?

If you want living history... INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON

Tuesday, 9pm, Ch5

The series that combines a modern-day exploration of the royal palace with stories from its long and fascinating history returns for a second run, and opens with a look at the work of ravenmaster Chris, who is trying to breed the birds for the Tower’s enclosure.

If you want nature... THE OCTOPUS IN MY HOUSE

Thursday, 9pm, BBC2 Marine biologist David Scheel developed an extraordinary relationship with an octopus when he took it home to live with him and his daughter. He narrates this film, exploring these fascinating, intelligent creatures (right), as ‘Heidi’ becomes part of the family.