TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
FALKLANDS WAR: THE UNTOLD STORY Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm
On the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, this landmark documentary, part of Channel 4’s Secret History strand, reveals the untold story of the conflict that saw Britain send nearly 30,000 young soldiers, sailors and aircrew 8,000 miles to the South Atlantic to reclaim the Falklands Islands after invasion by Argentina.
The head of the SAS in the Falklands, Sir Michael Rose, speaks publicly for the first time about how the British task force came close to defeat, while ground troops candidly share their experiences.
GREAT BRITISH MENU: THE FINALS Tomorrow, BBC2, 9pm
The winners from the regional heats battle it out to get one of their dishes to a banquet celebrating 100 years of British broadcasting.
Finals week begins as the chefs prepare their starters for regulars Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona and Ed Gamble and special guest judge Inside No 9’s Steve Pemberton.
Floella Benjamin, Alison Steadman and Huw Edwards will get to have their say on the fish courses, mains and desserts respectively throughout the week, before the banquet on Friday.
THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER Tuesday Channel 4, 8pm
For the second of the celebrity editions, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas welcome comedian Ruby Wax, TV personality and singing coach Gareth Malone, TV presenter Laura Whitmore and social media star Yung Filly into the tent.
They’ll be trying to impress judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with their signature fruit turnovers and a chocolate fondant technical.
In the showstopper, they set out to recreate one of their most embarrassing moments in meringue.
YOUR BODY UNCOVERED WITH KATE GARRAWAY
Wednesday, BBC2, 8pm
The GMB presenter and paediatrician Dr Guddi Singh meet Miriam, a young woman who has an extreme case of endometriosis – a common condition affecting women of reproductive age in which cysts form on the ovaries or womb.
Using augmented reality technology, Miriam is shown the extent of her condition, and gains a better understanding of the pain and fertility issues she faces and prepares for lengthy surgery.
Also featured in tonight’s programme is John, who has a virtual consultation about the kidney stones that are causing him pain.
DRAGONS’ DEN Thursday, BBC1, 8pm
Two sisters from the North-east of
England present their maternitywear business to potential investors Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett, and will a new type of fizzy cocktail prove to be the Dragons’ taste?
Also tonight, an entrepreneur pitches an idea to help businesses become more accessible for anyone with a disability, and a builder believes that he’s come up with a game-changer for the construction trade.
HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU
Friday, BBC1, regions vary
Clive Myrie has been busy recently. He’s returned from reporting on the conflict in Ukraine and before that, took over from John Humphrys as host of Mastermind.
Now he’s the first host of the long-running topical panel show’s 63rd series. Regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will also be present, of course, answering questions alongside writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and journalist Helen Lewis.
ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY
Saturday, ITV, 7pm
The Geordie duo’s entertainment series continues, with Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) in the Star Guest announcer booth.
Also on the bill, singer George Ezra performs Anyone For You in a stunning End of the Show Show and Stephen Mulhern has a big surprise up his sleeve for some unsuspecting celebrities