Seven Days

MIKE MULVIHILL’S guide to the week’s TV

SATURDAY THE PLAZA: THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOTELS

8PM, CH5

The Plaza Hotel opened in 1907, and has catered to the very rich from the very start. Its owners have included Conrad Hilton and Donald Trump; its guests have ranged from F. Scott Fitzgerald to The Beatles. This new documentary goes behind the doors of this Manhattan landmark.

CASUALTY

8.20PM, BBC1

Jan resolves to confess to the police, but Iain tries to stop her throwing her life away, while Jacob has to save an injured woman whose tattoo reveals her to be a white supremacist.

ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW

8.30PM, ITV

This week, Alan revives that old favourite Strike It Lucky, with three pairs of players competing for a dream holiday to Mauritius.

KEEPING FAITH

9PM, BBC1

In the final-ever episode before Eve Myles hangs up her iconic yellow raincoat for good, Faith has an almighty fight on her hands as Rose’s revenge mission steps up a gear.

THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW

9.35PM, ITV

Jonathan is joined by the stars of Line Of Duty ahead of Sunday night’s explosive finale, while Paul Weller provides the music.

SUNDAY SONGS OF PRAISE 1.15PM, BBC1

Claire Mccollum marks the formation of Northern Ireland 100 years ago, looking back at its troubled history and meeting Christians from across the denominations to discuss their hopes for the future.

COUNTRYFILE

6PM, BBC1

John Craven celebrates 50 years as a

BBC presenter in this week’s edition, in which he revisits parts of the country that hold very special memories for him – including his childhood home in Yorkshire.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

7PM, BBC1

Filmed at Coventry Cathedral, this special episode reflects on the aftermath of the Second World War as Fiona Bruce and the team hear moving stories about the impact of the conflict and the desire to rebuild and reconcile after years of suffering.

CALL THE MIDWIFE 8PM, BBC1

It’s May 1966 and at the clinic, Shelagh examines an overweight mum expecting her third child. Concerned about the woman’s weight gain, she discusses it with Lucille, who makes a worrying discovery. Dr Turner and Sister Hilda, meanwhile, are mystified by a young patient with challenging issues.

MONDAY

BEAT THE CHEF 5.30PM, CH4 HHHH See Showtime, page 12.

ALAN TITCHMARSH: SPRING INTO SUMMER

8PM, ITV

Darcey Bussell joins Alan to talk about bringing dance back to the nation this summer, while a pair of show-stopping rarebreed Gloucester cows make their TV debut.

HOW TO SAVE A GRAND IN 24 HOURS

8PM, CH4

Anna Richardson and the team are unleashed on Matt and Jade in Solihull, who have bravely turned over their bank statements for scrutiny and financial home truths.

They are keen to learn some much-needed money-saving hacks – curbing Jade’s shopping addiction seems to be a good place to start…

BEAT THE CHASERS

9PM, ITV

This fiendish twist on the teatime favourite returns, showing nightly. Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha won’t be taking part, but new Chaser Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis will be stepping in.

BABY SURGEONS: DELIVERING MIRACLES

9PM, CH4

This week, Susie, who is 16 weeks pregnant and carrying triplets, discovers her babies may have a life-threatening blood condition. If left untreated, there’s a 90 per cent chance Susie will lose all three babies. Will she decide to put her trust in pioneering – but high-risk – surgery to save their lives?

TUESDAY AINSLEY’S MEDITERRANEAN COOKBOOK 7.30PM, ITV

Ainsley Harriott is in Sardinia, where, in a masterclass given by his hosts, Erica and Alessandro, he learns to make a uniquely Sardinian pasta shape, which he then teams with sausage and fennel.

ALL THAT GLITTERS: BRITAIN’S NEXT JEWELLERY STAR

8PM, BBC2

The five remaining contestants are going for gold this week, creating a pair of identical hoop earrings that could sell big. Plus, client Zeynap commissions a gold locket to give to the woman who saved her mother’s life.

THE SYNDICATE

9PM, BBC1

The Monaco contingent arrive back in Britain, and learn that proof of their win has finally come to light. But the syndicate’s new wealth doesn’t bring everyone happiness – while Frank is desperate to save himself and Duke.

MAKE-UP: A GLAMOROUS HISTORY

9PM, BBC2

In the final episode of her fascinating series, professional make-up artist Lisa Eldridge explores her favourite era for cosmetics: the roaring 1920s. This was the

decade when modern make-up as we know it arrived in women’s handbags, signalling a time of huge change in British society.

THE MONEY MAKER 9PM, CH4

In a new, four-part series, entrepreneur and seasoned investor Eric Collins offers not only his expertise, but also capital investment to four small struggling British businesses. Can Eric’s acumen help these companies to navigate the post-pandemic economy and still deliver a profit?

OUR YORKSHIRE FARM 9PM, CH5

This week finds the Owen family brushing up on their unique knowledge of their wild back yard as they prepare to play a key role in helping the Swaledale mountain rescue team to conduct an essential training exercise on their 2,000-acre hill farm.

WEDNESDAY GREAT BRITISH MENU

8PM, BBC2

The contest continues with the northwest regional heat. Competing for the top spot are four chefs who are appearing for the first time in the competition. They include Kirk Haworth, who is hoping to impress the judges with his vegan menu.

PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

8PM, ITV

Paul meets some dogs who are struggling to find a home, from a golden retriever with an incontinence problem to a boisterous Border

collie. Rather movingly, he also spends time with an OAP Patterdale who just needs a bit of company in her twilight years.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

8PM, CH4

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are combing the property market in north London to find the best possible houses for two families with very different budgets.

THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE

9PM, BBC1 HHHH

It’s international week, and the nine remaining sewers are tasked with making Breton tops, transforming sarongs into new outfits, and creating made-to-measure garments inspired by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

THE BATTLE FOR BRITNEY 9PM, BBC2

The award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar seeks to uncover the truth behind Britney Spears’s financial affairs as he sets out on a journey of discovery from LA to the pop star’s home town of Kentwood, Louisiana.

FIRST DATES HOTEL 9PM, CH4

A look back at some of the most memorable moments and dynamic dates from the last series of the merry matchmaking show.

UNSOLVED: AN ALIBI FOR OMAR?

10.45PM, BBC1

Omar Benguit is serving a life sentence for murder; here, Bronagh Munro uncovers new evidence that casts doubt on his conviction.

THURSDAY DRAGONS’ DEN

8PM, BBC1

A married couple hope their alcoholic gift boxes will make for an intoxicating proposition, before the Dragons are put to the test by a virtual escape room business.

THE DOG HOUSE 8PM, CH4

In the final episode, everyone at Wood Green is hoping that Zoe the friendly beagle can sniff out a new home, Stanley the Staffie can put his anxiety problems behind him, and Ellie the chihuahua can find loving owners who think that small is beautiful.

SAVED BY A STRANGER

9PM, BBC2

In episode two of this emotional series, Marc, a public health worker who was diagnosed with HIV in the late 1980s at the age of just 17, wants to be reunited with the volunteer counsellor who helped him through the most difficult time of his life.

THE ABDUCTION OF MILLY DOWLER

9PM, CH5

An examination of the tragic death of the 13-year-old Surrey schoolgirl in 2002 and the police mistakes that allowed her murderer, Levi Bellfield, to walk free and even kill again.

FRIDAY FOOD UNWRAPPED DOES TAKEAWAYS 8PM, CH4

In this special, Jimmy Doherty is in Thailand, where he hears of an unexpected addition to spring rolls, then heads to India to find out more about ghee. Meanwhile, Andi Oliver discovers the secrets of the doner kebab.

WORLD’S MOST SCENIC RIVER JOURNEYS

8PM, CH5

In the final episode, we journey along Ireland’s longest river, the Shannon.

Against a backdrop of emerald green rolling hills and sparkling waters, we discover how Vikings, monks and kings have all made their mark along this historic waterway.

GARDENERS’ WORLD

9PM, BBC2

There’s a lawn theme to this episode as Adam Frost has tips to make sure your grass is always greener, while Advolly Richmond brings us up to date in her history of lawns.

REVEALED: CLEOPATRA’S LOST CITY

9PM, CH5

This new documentary chronicles the quest of underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio to find the ancient Egyptian city of Canopus beneath the waters of the Nile delta.

THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE

9.30PM, BBC1

In another side-splitting episode, a new makeup artist (the very funny Natasia Demetriou) puts some colour in Alan’s cheeks, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.