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PICK OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
Later - with Jools Holland (BBC2, 10pm)
Many of Paolo Nutini’s fans have probably been wondering where he’s got to – the awardwinning Scottish musician hasn’t released any new music since 2014’s Caustic Love. The good news is he’s now back, and ready to perform some new tracks on tonight’s edition of Later. He’s joined by the rock band Foals, Bristol artist Katy J Pearson, Afro-French Cuban musical duo Ibeyi and musician, composer and record producer William Orbit. Some of the artists will also get a chance to pick their favourite performances from the Later archive.
Triathlon World Series: Leeds (BBC1, 1.45pm)
JJ Chalmers presents live coverage as Team GB’s Olympic heroes aim to replicate the glory of Tokyo when they face off against the world’s finest triathletes at Roundhay Park in Leeds. A star-studded line-up includes Georgia TaylorBrown and Alex Yee, who both won silver medals at the Olympic Games last summer and triumphed in the first leg of the World Series in Yokohama, along with six-time world champion Jonny Brownlee. Today’s action features an individual sprint for the first time in Leeds, as home athletes face stiff competition from Olympic champion Flora Duffy and Olympic bronze medallist Hayden Wilde.
LGBTQ+ Hits at the BBC (BBC2, 8pm)
Tonight, the BBC is raiding the archives to celebrate some of pop’s greatest LGBTQ stars, including George Michael, Boy George,
Freddie Mercury, Beth Ditto, MNEK, Lil Nas X and Barry Manilow. Some of them were on a mission to push boundaries and challenge gender stereotypes from the very start of their careers, while others only opened up about their sexuality later in life, but they have all had a hand in changing music and they’ve also created some cracking tunes. It’s followed by Pride Hits at the BBC, which also includes songs by LGBTQ+ artists, as well as tracks that became gay anthems.
The Smile: Forget Everything You Knew... A Debut Concert in London (Sky Arts, 9pm)
The band, comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, and Son Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, performed three consecutive live shows within 24 hours at Magazine London, in the heart of London’s Docklands, in January 2022. This film, directed by Paul Dugdale in a multi-camera shoot, showcases footage from the impressive and captivating 65-minute sets. They being with slinky single The Smoke and the mournful Speech Bubbles, the first of a few never-beforeperformed tracks, before closing the main set with You Will Never Work in Television Again, and re-emerging with Just Eyes and Mouth.
SUNDAY
Soccer Aid for Unicef (STV, 6.30pm)
This annual football tournament is back, and as well as aiming to raise cash for good causes, a star-studded England side will be looking to overturn three consecutive defeats at the hands of an equally celeb-packed World XI. The pressure is on former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who makes his debut as captain no less, leading a side that also includes Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett, and comedian Alex Brooker – who makes history as Soccer Aid’s first physically disabled participant. They’ll be lining up against a World XI that features Line of Duty’s Martin Compston, speedy athlete Usain Bolt, and spellcheckerdefying Andriy Shevchenko. Robbie Williams provides the half-time entertainment.
Our Falklands War: A Frontline Story (BBC2, 9pm)
On 21st May 1982, British troops landed on the Falkland Islands, on the other side of the world from the UK, at the start of a cold and bloody 25-day land war. This documentary tells the stories of 10 men who fought in that campaign, in their own words, from the beginning to end, taking in the battle of Goose Green, the catastrophic attack on the British ship the Sir Galahad, above, and the final night of fighting that led to the Argentine surrender. As well as chronicling their experiences during the conflict, the programme also reveals how, over the past 40 years, these men have had to come to terms with their experiences. For some it’s a badge of honour, for others it’s a trauma that haunts them still.
Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Highlights (C4, 6.30pm)
Last season’s race in Baku was one of the most dramatic of recent times. Eventual 2021 world champion Max Verstappen looked set to take his first Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory before he spun and crashed after an apparent tyre issue while leading with just five laps to go. That opened the door for Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (pictured) to secure his second career victory, followed by Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly in the podium places, with Lewis Hamilton locking up on the penultimate lap to finish 15th. Who will emerge victorious after 51 laps of the 6km-long Baku City Circuit this weekend? Lee McKenzie presents the highlights.
Anne Frank: Her Secret Diary (More4, 8pm)
A special programme commemorating 70 years since Anne Frank’s death. Contributors include Eva Schloss, a survivor from Auschwitz, who remembers the Nazis marching in Austria and her family fleeing and settling in Amsterdam the same year. They were in the same residential square as Anne and her family, and although Anne and Eva mixed in different circles, they found a bond from the shared experience of being displaced by the Nazis. Plus, Gillian Walnes, who runs the Anne Frank Trust in the UK, and Ronald Leopold, director of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, explain why her story is still relevant today.
What Killed the Whale? (C4, 9pm)
Biologist Ella Al-Shamahi follows a detailed autopsy on a 40-foot sei whale, which washed up near Edinburgh, as she investigates the rise in whale strandings along the UK coastline. During the post-mortem, the specialist team reveals clues about what killed the creature, trying to uncover why whales have been dying in such record numbers. It is an investigation into the human impact on the planet’s health, via the prism of the ocean’s largest and longest-living mammal, along with solutions that could still save them.
Grenfell (C4, 10.30pm)
Jon Snow introduces the first part of this notfor-profit play, a dramatisation of verbatim excerpts from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Be warned: no punches are pulled as it sets out to discover why the devastating fire of 14 June 2017 happened after the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, and who was responsible for 72 deaths. The concluding instalment airs tomorrow, and the cast includes Ron Cook, Thomas Wheatley, Sally Giles, David Michaels, Daniel Betts, Claire Lams, Phill Langhorne and Polly Kemp.
MONDAY
Tennis: Queen’s (BBC2, 1pm)
Sue Barker is in West Kensington in London to presents live coverage of the eagerlyanticipated cinch Championships, the men’s warm-up tournament to Wimbledon on the courts of Queen’s Club. Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie (who does sound suspiciously South African) reached the final in 2021 before losing in three sets in the singles to Italian top seed Matteo Berrettini, while French duo and fourth seeds PierreHugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut were triumphant in the doubles. Joining Norrie in the singles draw this year are Andy Murray and Dan Evans.
Bake Off: The Professionals (C4, 8pm)
Liam Charles and Stacey Solomon look on as Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden announce more tricky tasks for six new teams of patisserie chefs from across the country. The first challenge involves producing 36 identical Mont Blancs as well as a chocolate amenity (which are often given away to guests in swanky hotels) in just three and a half hours – but without recipes to help them. After that, it’s time for the showpiece, in which the contestants must turn the humble trifle into a dish fit for a fine dining experience.
Springwatch (BBC2, 8pm)
It’s the final week of the current run, which means that Megan McCubbin is about to reach Newcastle, the last destination on her road trip across northern England. You wouldn’t think of it as a hub for wildlife, but she manages to find a few unusual residents among its concrete jungle. Iolo Williams also reports on the myriad of seabird species which call the isle of Mull home, and Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan provide their usual updates on what’s been happening to various creatures over the weekend.
Sherwood (BBC1, 9pm)
Just looking at the cast list should leave drama fans drooling in anticipation – David Morrissey, Leslie Manville, Adeel Akhtar, Alun Armstrong, Robert Glenister, Claire Rushbrook and Joanne Froggatt are just some of the familiar names cropping up in this new six-parter. The fact it’s written by award-winning playwright James Graham, whose previous work includes Quiz, The Crown and Brexit: The Uncivil War, just makes it even more appealing. He’s returning to his Nottinghamshire roots for the project, which is partly inspired by real events, and begins after two shocking murders take place. Local detective Ian St Clair must work alongside old Met rival Kevin Salisbury to find whoever’s responsible. Unfortunately, their investigation reopens wounds that divide the community.
Long Lost Family (STV, 9pm)
After a couple of special episodes, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell are back with the 12th run of the regular series. Every story is incredibly emotional, but the latest is particularly so because it focuses on what may searchers claim is their worst fear – that they’ve left their quest too late. So expect tears aplenty on hearing about Jacinta Henry, who died suddenly after contacting the show. Now her daughter and sister are hoping to continue the search for her brother. Also featured is 64-year-old Judy Kenyon, who thinks time is running out for her to find her birth mother.
Extraordinary Portraits (BBC1, 11.10pm)
Earlier this year, rapper and art collector Tinie Tempah launched a new series in which he commissioned leading artists to paint portraits of extraordinary members of the public. The result was an eye-opening and often moving programme which offered viewers an insight into the creative process while allowing them to learn more about both the artist and their subject. Thankfully, the show is now returning to our screens for a second run. The first episode sees Stuart Pearson Wright get to know charity fundraiser Harriet before creating a picture that captures her passion for her Shetland Islands heritage. The result is an extraordinary work of which both painter and sitter should be proud.
TUESDAY
Cooking with the Stars (STV, 8pm)
Hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen, Cooking with the Stars sees eight celebrities transformed by a professional chef. In the second episode the next four celebrities – Dame Kelly Holmes, Anne Hegerty, Dr Ranj Singh and Maura Higgins - take to the kitchen in head-to-head cooking battles as they each attempt to create the perfect Spanish dish and avoid elimination in the Cook Off. There is panic over tapas, an unfortunate meat-burn, some dramatic croquettas and a wobble over a paella. Will they manage to finish their Spanish dishes before the time runs out?
DIY SOS: The Big Build (BBC1, 8pm)
If you determine how emotional a programme is by the hankie count, this one’s going to go well into double figures. It follows the DIY SOS team and an army of helpers as they help Peter, the primary carer for his family 24/7. His wife Sarah and daughter Suzanne both have long-term genetic disorder myotonic dystrophy, and he also looks after his elder brother Steve. Peter started building an extension to adapt the house to suit everyone’s growing needs, but time and his own health are against him. Let the magic begin...
The Yorkshire Vet (C5, 8pm)
Peter heads up Sutton Bank for a lambing with a view. Farmers Craig and Liz have been struggling for a while – the lamb is stuck, but with its legs already out, it’s too late for a C-section. At the practice in Thirsk, Julian meets a pug with an unusual problem to match her unusual name. Runtleigh has a painful, prolapsed eyeball, which is bulging, and the team rush her straight into surgery. And Matt’s with some rhinos – the Leeds Rhinos rugby league team. His dad Alan played professionally for Leeds and Great Britain, and they take a trip to Headingley to watch a match.
Madness of King George: Lucy Worsley Investigates (BBC2, 9pm)
Although he makes a villainous appearance