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PICK OF THE WEEK

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SATURDAY

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow (STV, 7.30pm)

This week’s hi-def trip down memory lane sees the toothy funnyman take on one of the best loved game shows of the 1980s. Again. Yes, Play Your Cards Right, which launched a staggering 40 years ago, is back. Bruce Forsyth hosted 16 series between 1980 and 2003, and turned several catchphras­es into everyday speak. In case you’ve missed the repeats on some peripheral channels or don’t remember the original, the idea is simple enough: four couples test their luck against the ever-unpredicta­ble deck of cards as they work their way higher and lower through the game, for the chance to win a £30,000 jackpot. Of course success can rest on the turn of a single card.

The Glastonbur­y Experience Live (BBC2, 8pm)

Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne present highlights from Glastonbur­y’s musical vaults, on what would have been the festival’s 50th anniversar­y. Moments include Bruce Springstee­n’s 2009 visit, the Arctic Monkeys’ second time headlining in 2013 and Dizzee Rascal’s Pyramid Stage collaborat­ion with Florence and the Machine in 2010. Plus, Janelle Monae ruling the West Holts stage with her catchy hits in 2011 and Coldplay’s debut on the Other Stage back in 2000.

Michael McIntyre’s Big Laughs (BBC1, 8.20pm)

Would you trust the eponymous funnyman with your phone on national TV? Possibly not, so full marks to the likes of Olly Murs and EastEnders’ Danny Dyer, who played along with Michael in previous episodes of his Saturday night show. Now there’s another chance to bask in the memory with this selection of archive clips from five series of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Plus, singer and presenter Peter Andre probably thought he was going ‘Insania’ when he was awoken by Michael in the middle of the night to play the Midnight Gameshow. This edition offers a rib-tickling reminder.

Princess Diana: In Her Own Words (C5, 9pm)

With the news that Kristen Stewart is following in Naomi Watts’s footsteps for Spencer, a film about Princess Diana, interest in the much loved star is showing little sign of diminishin­g. This documentar­y charts her royal journey, and examines how Diana transforme­d herself from royal wife to global humanitari­an. Aside from rarely seen archive footage, there are interviews with friends and acquaintan­ces, including her former Press secretary Patrick Jephson. Plus, thoughts from royal correspond­ent and confidante Jennie Bond, and astrologer and close friend Deborah Frank.

Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer (BBC1, 9.25pm)

So far, the former footballer has managed to entice some impressive guests on to his show,

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