FIVE OF THE BEST SHOWS THIS WEEK

1

The Nevers, Sky Atlantic & NOW, Monday, 10.10pm

August, 1896. Victorian London is rocked to its foundations by a supernatural event which gives certain people — mostly women — abnormal abilities, from the wondrous to the disturbing. But no matter their particular “turns,” all who belong to this new underclass are in grave danger.

2

Call The Midwife, BBC One,

Sunday,

8pm

With sister Hilda away on a refresher course, sister Julienne steps in to carry out home visits. The new pupil midwives are settling in well, and there is a sense of hope in the air. While examining expectant mother Vera Sands during a routine visit, sister Julienne is concerned by her toddler daughter.

3

Later...With Jools Holland, BBC Two, Friday,

10pm

Jools chats to US musician Annie Clark aka St Vincent, from her home studio in Los Angeles. They discuss her early life growing up in Texas and the musical influences that shaped her, such as Lou Reed, Al Green and British icon PJ Harvey, who all feature in her top favourite Later… performances.

4

Inside No. 9 BBC Two, Monday, 9.30pm

Everyone says the Sea- son 7 finale of fantasy epic The Ninth Circle was pretty disappoint- ing; even show-runner Spencer Maguire is keen to move on to new projects. But not everyone thinks that it has to be the end of the matter. In fact, Ninth Circle obsessive Simon Smethurst decides to visit his hero...

5

The Jonathan Ross Show,

ITV, Saturday, 9.35pm

Jonathan is joined by the legendary Sir Tom Jones, multi-platinum selling singer Paloma Faith, star of Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre and Blade Runner 2049 Dave Bautista, one of the country’s hottest comedians James Acaster, and the chart-topping Royal Blood will be performing in the studio.