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Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley BBC Two, Friday
The presenter explores some of the myths swirling around the French Revolution of 1789 – an uprising that brought down the nation's royal family. This violent revolution became the blueprint of many future revolutions across the world, but what exactly happened during this turbulent period is open to manipulation and interpretation. Historian Michael Rapport explains how the revolution was not started by starving peasants as many assume but was in fact sparked by a group of lawyers and property owners.
Festival of Remembrance BBC One, Saturday
Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance, a programme that has been pre-recorded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, paying tribute to the those who lost their lives as victims of conflict, from the First World
War to the present day.
Atomic Blonde ITV, Saturday
MI6 operative Lorraine Broughton is sent to Berlin before the fall of the wall to investigate the murder of a fellow spy and recover a missing list of double agents. The city is in a dangerously unstable state, and she finds herself targeted by multiple factions plotting to exploit the uncertain future for their own ruthless ends. Thriller, starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy and John Goodman.
His Dark Materials Sunday, BBC One
Following Lord Asriel's tear through the worlds, Lyra and Pan journey to the strangely deserted city of Cittagazze, where they encounter Will and reluctantly team up with the daemonless boy. Mrs Coulter interrogates a suspected heretic, while at the witch council, Lee Scoresby reveals he is seeking out an explorer who could offer Lyra protection. The return of the adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy adventure novel series, starring Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson and Ruth Wilson.
My Family, the Holocaust and Me with Robert Rinder BBC One, Monday
The barrister helps the second and third generations of British Jewish families affected by the Holocaust to retrace their relatives' footsteps and discover the full truth about what happened to them. Robert begins by meeting two British Jewish families who want to investigate what happened to their relatives, as well as exploring his own family's stories on both his mother's and his father's sides.
MasterChef: The Professionals BBC One, Tuesday
In the first heat, four professional chefs from around the country face three challenges to earn a place in this week's quarter final. After the initial test of basic kitchen skills, they must prepare tortellini stuffed with Mushroom Duxelles and served with a sauce of their choice in just 25 minutes. For the final round, they must recreate Marcus Wareing's recipe for devilled butterflied mackerel with herbflavoured mayo and a cucumber and fennel salad.
Summer on the Farm: An Extraordinary Year ITV, Tuesday
Alan Titchmarsh, Angellica Bell and Amanda Owen report on the state of Britain's farms during peak harvest, The programme examines the journey a single fruit or vegetable has to take from farm to shop, and looks at how farmers are coping with a reduced workforce, soaring demand and extreme weather. Alan visits one of the country's biggest fruit farms, Amanda helps out with a potato harvest, and Angellica stacks shelves alongside supermarket staff.