PICK OF THE WEEK

Britain’s poshest supermarket. After all, the brand is associated with royalty – it’s the perfect place to pick up some of Prince Charles’s Duchy Original Organic Sausages – and it’s even been claimed that having a branch nearby can boost house prices. This light-hearted documentary takes a closer look at Waitrose’s aspirational image, finding out who its customers are and how geographical differences across the UK are reflected in their buying habits. The programme also finds out just how the chain compares to other supermarkets with a taste test and asks how Waitrose manages to stay relevant to its shoppers.

The Windsors (C4, 10.15pm)

The third series of the royal sitcom comes to a climax with a visit from Donald Trump, who invites Charles and Camilla to abandon England and become king and queen of America – but Wills suspect there is a sinister agenda behind the offer. Harry offers Pippa a job as his children’s nanny, and Meghan makes a speech at the UN – but is persuaded to deliver it in Mandarin. Beatrice is disappointed that recent revelations will stop her father walking her down the aisle but her mother is more than happy to step in. Last in the series.

WEDNESDAY

The Repair Shop (BBC1, 8pm)

Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms back to life. Alan Reed from Warwick hopes upholstery expert Hannah Weston Smith can restore his little piece of history, a leather armchair that belonged to his grandparents, while Steve Kember and Will Kirk take a look at Polyphon music box. Elsewhere, a faded portrait with a touching history, and a shattered stained glass door panel are also restored back to their former glory by experts Lucia Scalisi and Matt Nickels.

Kate & Koji (STV, 8pm)

The sitcom about an unlikely friendship continues and sorry seems to be the hardest word for Kate this week as she is threatened with legal action following an accident in the cafe. Medium believes she could make the problem go away with a simple apology, but stubborn Kate is refusing to back down, not least because she suspects Councillor Bone is somehow mixed up in it all. Koji is trying his best not to get involved, but will he be dragged into it anyway, or is Kate going to have to pay up?

One Night In The Museum, (BBC Scotland, 8pm)

One Night in the Museum follows primary school children from around Scotland on a journey of discovery as they visit some of Britain’s greatest museums after hours. No teachers, no parents, just millions of years of history for them to delve into. With no adults to help or hinder them, it’s up to the kids to navigate a labyrinth of learning on their own.

Watching the night time visitors in this fourpart documentary series are the museum’s curators whose job it is to bring the past to life. They’ll see the children’s imaginations spark as they encounter strange and beautiful objects from the past, offering a light-hearted commentary along the way.

Growing Up Gifted (BBC2, 9pm)

Part two of two. The conclusion of the documentary follows three gifted teenage girls, Anne Marie, Jada and Shakira, as they make decisions about their futures. In Port Talbot, Anne Marie is more settled after moving in with her best friend, but isolation from her family and nerves about her exams

are starting to trouble her. Meanwhile, Jada prepares for her A Levels at grammar school, and Tamworth-based Shakira has got to make up lost ground if she is to achieve the high grades her teachers have predicted.

The Trouble with Maggie Cole (STV, 9pm)

Maggie is in need of some time alone so she heads to the pub to see if she can get a room for the night, where she learns the real story of landlord Brian. When she finds out there are no rooms free for her to stay, Maggie decides to go and stay with daughter-in-law Becka, and the pair have a rare moment of bonding. Meanwhile, Peter is working late at the school when his secretary Karen reveals her feelings

towards him in a very unexpected way. Later, Alex desperately tries to find the ‘lottery’ winnings’ to pay off the lenders.

Drag Queen Dwarf & Other Little Britons (C5, 10pm)

Of the approximately 66 million people in the UK, just 7,000 have dwarfism. So what is it really like for little people living in a world designed for those of average height? This new documentary series, which is narrated by Warwick Davis, finds out, as it follows the ‘Little Britons’ who are chasing their dreams. Among those featured in the first episode are 18-year-old Louis Makepeace, who is training to be a chef in the cut-throat world of high-end

dining. Meanwhile, Mary Russell from London, who at 4ft 1in knows just how difficult it can be to find clothes, is on track to become the UK’s first fashion designer for people with dwarfism.

THURSDAY

Noughts + Crosses (BBC1, 9pm)

The McGregors receives devastating news that rocks their family, while Kamal is inaugurated as prime minister and tightens racial laws across Albion, all the while battling to keep his personal secrets in the past. Sephy desperately tries to get through to Callum, but he is being pulled further and further into the Liberation Militia. Jude wants his brother to listen to Dorn, he is the one who is making a difference. As Callum takes matters into his own hands, Meggie introduces the Hadleys to someone who makes Sephy question everything she has ever known.

Hospital (BBC2, 9pm)

The final episode looks at radical new treatments and surgeries offering cancer patients hopes of survival, including two-yearold Yeshua, who has a tumour in his abdomen. In Iraq, where he was born, Yeshua was given a five per cent chance of survival. Though high doses of chemotherapy have shrunk the tumour over the past six months, in order for Yeshua to survive he needs an extremely complicated 12-hour operation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to remove as much of the growth as possible. Last in the series.

Born to Be Different (C4, 9pm)

The second of two documentaries catching up with the individuals as they tackle the reality of leaving home and going it alone. Emily is working the hospital wards as part of her course, and although she is doing great, her disability is throwing up some challenges. Zoe is struggling with her law degree. Although she is giving it her all, she is not sure that university is for her after all. However, things are much more serious for William and Shelbie, whose futures remain uncertain as their families battle to keep them alive.

Gordon, Gino and Fred: American Road Trip (STV, 9pm)

Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix are loading up their RV for another road trip. Their journey will take in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Texas, but they are starting in Mexico. Gino has been there before for his series An Italian in Mexico and is keen to show off his culinary insider knowledge, but will it give him an advantage when it comes to chili-eating competition?

The trio also go in search of the world’s best breakfast, try their hands at spear fishing, and take part in a beach-buggy race that proves to be a bit more dramatic than they were expecting. And it wouldn’t be a trip to Mexico if they didn’t sample some tequila – although Fred’s comes with some unexpected extras.

Maxxx (E4, 9.30pm)

O-T Fagbenle stars in this new sitcom, which he also wrote, as Maxxx, a former boyband member who is now better known as a drugshamed tabloid laughingstock. However, he’s determined to make a comeback, if only to prove to his supermodel ex that he’s not a complete loser. But will his old bandmates in Boytown be willing to rehash the past? And how will the public react to discovering he’s not really dead? If you want to know what happens next, you can wait until next week or watch the whole series on All4.

FRIDAY

Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson (C5, 8pm)

The actor travels through the heart of South America, exploring Argentina and Peru. In Buenos Aires he meets up with charismatic local Viviana Parara. They go tango dancing, out for a lunch of prime Argentine steak and finally find themselves in the middle of a huge street dance. Tony then travels north into Peru, heading to the ancient city of Cusco where he takes a detour to visit the Amazon rainforest. A further train ride takes him from Cusco up to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Visiting this Incan citadel has been a lifelong dream for Tony, and it does not disappoint.

Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul (BBC2, 9pm)

Adrian Chiles, Edwina Currie, Fatima Whitbread, Mim Shaikh, Amar Latif, Dom Joly and Pauline McLynn spend their last day in Serbia at a monastery hidden in the forests of the Sicevo gorge. Before leaving, Adrian leads the group in a ritual of remembrance with each pilgrim leaving a candle for a loved one. The group travels on to Bulgarian capital Sofia, where Mim and Amar explore its only mosque and Dom, Edwina and Fatima visit the museum of socialist art, a memorial to the nation’s communist past. The group reunites and follows the trail towards the Rila Mountains, the highest in the Balkans.

Gregg Wallace’s Fun Weekend (C5, 9pm)

The MasterChef presenter visits some of Europe’s best cities. He starts in Rome, which boasts inexpensive cuisine and an unrivalled history that stretches back thousands of years. After checking out some its best sights on the back of a scooter and going inside the famous Trevi Fountain, Gregg heads to a restaurant popular with the locals to discover how, in the Eternal City, the best food is often the cheapest. He also learns the secrets of the Italian ice-cream, gelato, and tries some classic Roman breakfast sweet treats. He even gets the chance to train as a gladiator.

See interview on Page 71

Have I Got News for You (BBC1, 9pm)

The satirical show celebrates its 30th birthday in September. It’s also now 18 years since it lost its permanent host, Angus Deayton, and moved to the guest presenter format and nearly nine years since it won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards. So, it’s definitely a show that’s built to last, which is maybe why we shouldn’t be too surprised that despite everything that’s going on right now, HIGNFY is returning for its 59th series. There won’t be a studio audience for this first episode, but it’s planned that there will be presenter Steph McGovern, guest panellists in the form of journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Miles Jupp and, of course, team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4, 10pm)

Martin’s questionable behaviour shows no signs of stopping as he becomes obsessed with a plastic bag that’s stuck up a tree. The only thing more ridiculous than Dad’s quest is Jonny’s new silver coat, which makes him look like an astronaut on his next mission to Jupiter. Meanwhile, Adam offends his mother by failing to mention her in an interview about his music with a local magazine, despite giving Dad, Jonny and even Aunty Val a namecheck. Comedy, starring Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, Tamsin Greig and Paul Ritter.