TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
ALAN CARR’S ADVENTURES WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE Tonight, More4, 9pm
The Chattyman and Agatha Christie fanboy is going on a very personal Great British adventure inspired by his literary heroine. Armed with facts about the Poirot author’s life, Alan visits the quintessentially British locations that captivated Christie and her readers.
Tonight, he meets the Rev Richard Cole, visits Burgh Island and Greenway House in Devon, and goes behind the scenes of the world’s longest running play of 70 years, The Mousetrap, to discover the secrets of its longevity and success.
WHY IS MY CAR SO EXPENSIVE?: DISPATCHES Tomorrow, Channel 4, 8pm
The cost of both new and secondhand cars is soaring. So what’s behind the surge in prices? Can it all be put down to global factors like the war in Ukraine, Covid and supply chain problems?
Motoring journalist Ginny Buckley asks if there is more going on and finds a car industry that’s making
huge profits. Ginny also looks at the knock-on effects, such as rising car crime, and crashed cars with a hidden history being sold for a premium, as she advises how to make sure you don’t get ripped off.
CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF Tuesday, BBC1, 8pm
All Saints member and solo musician Melanie Blatt, TV presenter and musician Gareth Malone, former world boxing champion Chris Eubank, actor Cliff Parisi and reality star MoJo take part in the
culinary contest’s second heat.
Their first challenge is Under The Cloche – in which each celeb has a silver serving cloche in front of them, beneath which is an ingredient.
Each has a different ingredient and, along with the MasterChef kitchen’s larder, they must create one dish from scratch that
showcases that ingredient.
HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Wednesday, ITV, 9pm
It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and while the nation is celebrating, Heathrow is entertaining a
72-strong military aircraft flypast, 5,500ft above its runways. Although the airspace is closed to commercial flights for 20 minutes, passengers waiting to board flights have a ringside view of the Red Arrows on their way to Windsor Castle.
Meanwhile, a mother and daughter race to catch their flight to South Africa to attend a funeral, but the correct paperwork is missing. Can passenger experience manager Harry can come to the rescue?
10 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 DAYS
Thursday, Channel 5, 8pm
Carpenter Martyn feels as though he has lost his way over the years.
In steps Cherry Healey who, over the course of 10 days, takes him to a dance class to remind him of the importance of self-care – and to help him come out of his shell.
Then, his inner fashionista is awakened by stylist Gemma Sheppard, before he bravely decides to give some male grooming a go.
Also receiving a helping hand is Lynn, who wants to rediscover her mojo, before reuniting with her husband in Australia.
HOBBY MAN
Friday, Channel 4, 8pm
In this new series Last Leg star Alex
Brooker and a celebrity guest travel the country to try out a few new activities before deciding which one they like the best.
This week Scarlett Moffatt meets up with Alex in Edinburgh, where they visit one of the world’s oldest chess clubs, learn the secrets of
home brew and head to Loch Leven to try birdwatching in the company of a couple of keen twitchers.
ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW – CELEBRITY SPECIAL Saturday, ITV, 7pm
The comedian hosts an all-star version of Name That Tune.
Sports presenter Gabby Logan, actors Shane Richie and Richard Blackwood, and radio DJ Vick Hope will try to identify songs played by a house band in the shortest time possible hoping to get a chance of winning the £25,000 jackpot.
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor makes a guest appearance at the piano.