Television

Programmes

Victoria: A Soldier’s Daughter The return of ITV’S drama about the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign. With Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes. Sun 27 Aug, ITV1 21:05 (60mins).

Imagine… Margaret Atwood: You Have Been Warned! Alan Yentob talks to the great Canadian novelist about her life and influences. Mon 28 Aug, BBC1 22:30 (60mins).

Diana: The Day Britain Cried Narrated by Kate Winslet, this documentary provides a minute-by-minute account of the day of Diana, Princess of Wales’s funeral, with contributions from many of those involved. Tue 29 Aug, ITV1 20:00 (60mins).

The Great British Bake Off First episode of the wildly popular show since it moved to Channel 4 with a fresh line-up. Tue 29 Aug, C4 20:00 (75mins).

Mountain: Life at the Extreme An engrossing look at the flora and fauna of the American Rockies, from cannibal salamanders to cougars and grizzly bears. Wed 30 Aug, BBC2 21:00 (60mins).

Films

Lucy (2014) In Luc Besson’s ambitious thriller, a drugs mule (Scarlett Johansson) ingests a serum that gives her godlike intelligence. Sat 26 Aug, Film4 21:00 (100mins).

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Enthralling, profane Martin Scorsese extravaganza, set at the peak of no-holds-barred 1980s capitalism. With Leonardo Dicaprio. Sun 27 Aug, C4 23:15 (130mins).