Six highlights for what ever mood you’re in

IF YOU WANT TRAVEL... GREAT AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS

SATURDAY, 8PM, BBC2

Michael Portillo (right), attired in a splendid array of pastel coloured outfits and with his Bradshaw’s Guide tucked firmly under his arm, heads to Australia for an epic six-part adventure. It’s a trip that takes in all the familiar sights, and is full of historical nuggets.

IF YOU WANT WILDLIFE... SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET

SUNDAY, 6.15PM, BBC1

The latest magnificent wildlife series to roll off the BBC production line is narrated by David Attenborough. Each episode is set in one of the Earth’s seven continents, starting with frozen Antarctica, home to the Weddell seal (right) and other hardy creatures.

IF YOU WANT INSIGHT... THE AMERICAS WITH SIMON REEVE

SUNDAY, 9PM, BBC2

On the third leg of his epic trip, our wide-eyed adventurer crosses into California, which, if it were a country, would be the fifth largest economy in the world. In the Golden State, Simon goes on patrol with some very busy firefighters (right) – and, of course, pays a visit to Hollywood.

IF YOU WANT DREAM MOVES... ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU: DIY

MONDAY, 4PM, CH4

Veteran chateau owners Dick Strawbridge and wife Angel (right) are back every afternoon this week to lend a helping hand to other British couples hoping to make a new life in France. Can they draw on their vast expertise to ensure that dreams become reality?

IF YOU WANT NATURE... AUTUMNWATCH

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 8PM, BBC2

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Iolo Williams and Gillian Burke (right) will be broadcasting live from the

Dell of Abernathy in the Cairngorms over four nights this week. The team will be finding out what autumn means for the iconic animals that call this stunning wilderness home.

IF YOU WANT THE GRAND FINALE... THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: THE FINAL

TUESDAY, 8PM, CH4

And then there were three.

It’s the grand final, and for the remaining bakers, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith (right) set three challenges to test every aspect of their skills. Who will keep their nerve and claim the coveted title?