PickS of the week
YOUR CAN’T-MISS TV SHOWS FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
SIR CHRIS HOY’S SECRET WORLD OF JAPANESE BICYCLE RACING TONIGHT, BBC2, 6PM
THE keirin is one of the most extreme events in track cycling. A test of controlled pacing then a tactical fight to the line, keirin is a sport in its own right in its country of origin and is steeped in the history that makes Japanese culture so unique.
In this film, Olympian Sir Chris Hoy heads to Japan, host of the 2021 Tokyo Games, to explore this phenomenon.
SUPERSHOPPERS
TOMORROW, CHANNEL 4, 8PM HELEN SKELTON and Sabrina Grant return with the consumer programme packed with money-saving tips.
In the first edition they show how to save money booking a last-minute staycation.
BABS
TUESDAY, BBC1, 8.30PM
BIOPIC of Barbara Windsor, following the key events of the actress’ life.
It looks back to her childhood, her rise to fame in the Carry On films and her relationships with her father, and her first husband, gangster Ronnie Knight.
HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT WEDNESDAY, ITV, 8PM
Thrifty:
MANDY
THURSDAY, BBC2, 9.30PM MOTHERLAND and After Life star Diane Morgan is the down-on-her-luck heroine of the title.
In the first episode of a double bill, Mandy takes in a guest from Russia after advertising her home as an Airbnb. They become more than just friends – but can he be trusted?
And in the second outing tonight, Mandy suggests a new tactic for friend Lola to get customers into her beauty salon.
SECRETS OF THE LUXURY SUPER YACHTS
FRIDAY, CHANNEL 5, 9PM
THIS one-off film focuses on the Italian Sea Group shipyard in Tuscany, where many beautiful luxury yachts are crafted.
There’s a look at the Superyacht Show in Barcelona, where owners (looking for an upgrade) have their vessels up for sale.
TOTAL WIPEOUT: FREDDIE & PADDY TAKEOVER
Saturday, BBC1, 7.05pm LIKEABLE duo Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness provide the voiceover for classic editions of the adventure game show.
THIS new documentary goes behind the scenes of Heathrow Airport, finding out