Seven Days

MIKE MULVIHILL’S guide to the week’s TV

SUNDAY DIY SOS

6.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHH

Baz Ashmawy and his team help the family of Shay and Finn Guihen, eightyear-old identical twin boys, born with Pfeiffer Syndrome Type III: a rare genetic disorder causing a number of very challenging and life limiting disabilities.

Top Gear

8PM, BBC1 HHH

Paddy McGuinness introduces Chris Harris and Freddie Flintoff to his latest creation – an all-electric, all-terrain ice-cream van. But can this cool vehicle stand the heat?

Roadkill

9PM, BBC1 HHHH

In the penultimate episode, pressure is mounting on the home and work fronts for Peter (Hugh Laurie) – but powerful forces are working behind the scenes to get him the top job. But with Rochelle (Pippa Bennett-Warner) digging into his background, could the past be about to catch up with him?

Totally Under Control: Trump And Covid-19

9PM, BBC2 HHHH

Filmed in secret, this new documentary charts how President Trump handled the pandemic in America – and how other countries, including South Korea, were much better prepared to look after both Covid-19 patients and the people caring for them.

The Lonely Battle Of Thomas Reid

11.55PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

Director Feargal Ward’s award-winning documentary follows 55-year-old Thomas Reid as he battles to keep his farm, which has been in his family for over a century, after being faced with a compulsory purchase order.

MONDAY Coronation Street: Soapy Slip-Ups

8PM, UTV HHH

Some of Corrie’s biggest stars – Jane Danson (Leanne), Jack P. Shepherd (David), Jimmi Harkishin (Dev), Jennie McAlpine (Fiz) and more – talk us through some of their biggest on-set bloopers in a fun new two-parter.

Tastes Like Home HHHH

8.30PM, RTÉ ONE

Chef Catherine Fulvio meets Drimnagh woman Rosemary to learn how to make her daughter Una’s favourite dish, stout soused herrings. The presenter then heads to Paris to recreate it for Una, her husband and two children.

Who Do You Think You Are? 9PM, BBC1 HHHH

Liz Carr, who played Clarissa in Silent Witness, is delighted to get forensic about her own history. She soon uncovers the truth behind a family rumour, discovering that her great-great-great-grandfather was involved in an attempted murder in rural Northern Ireland.

Don’t Rock The Boat 9PM, UTV HHHH

Over the next five nights, follow a group of celebrities – including politician Tom Watson, Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis, model Jodie Kidd and actor Craig Charles – as they tackle one of TV’s toughest-ever challenges: a race to row the entire length of Britain.

Yellowstone

9.30PM, RTÉ2 HHHH

The Duttons’ feud with the Becks comes to a head as they find themselves trying to save one of their own. This episode is followed straight away by the first of series three at 10.30pm.

Deliveroo: Secrets Of Your Takeaway

10PM, CH4 HHH

This extended advert for the homedelivery food service looks at the challenges thrown up by the pandemic, hearing from Deliveroo founder Will Shu, its employees, restaurant partners and delivery drivers. Best watched with a takeaway, of course.

TUESDAY

Autumnwatch 8PM, BBC2 HHHH Over the next four nights, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Gillian Burke will be checking in with wildlife from various sites.

The Great British Bake Off 8PM, CH4 HHHHH

It’s 1980s week, and for the signature, the bakers have to put their own unique twist on the quiche, followed by everyone’s favourite retro sweet treat in the technical. For the showstopper, the bakers are tested on their ability to stay cool and tackle ice-cream cakes.

Life

9PM, BBC1 HHHH

Mike Bartlett’s melodrama concludes in suitably dramatic fashion. It’s the day of Hannah’s wedding, but is the bride marrying the right man? And things

aren’t any easier for Gail, despite being with husband Henry for nearly 50 years, as she finds she also has to make a big decision about her future.

Trump: The White House Years

10.15PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

The story of Trump’s fourth year in office, when he faced the spread of Covid-19 and the national protests resulting from the killing of George Floyd. This programme is followed by the US Presidential Election Special, which runs through the night on RTÉ One.

WEDNESDAY Your Home Made Perfect

8PM, RTÉ2 HHHH

Suzanne and Danny have three children

and only two usable bedrooms, so they know they need to make some changes, but can’t agree on what they should be. Can Laura Jane Clark or Robert Jamison come up with a plan they both love?

Children In Need: 40 Fabulous Years HHHH

8PM, BBC1

Ahead of next Friday’s big night, Ade Adepitan counts down the most memorable moments from 40 years of fundraising, featuring plenty of behindthe-scenes gossip from the stars who have taken part – and a warm tribute to the late, great Terry Wogan.

Inside The Tower Of London

8PM, CH5 HHH

It’s July in the final episode, and the Tower’s back in business after the longest lockdown since the Second World War. And, as a special treat, Tower Green – which is usually off-limits – is now open, giving visitors a rare chance to explore the site where Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey were executed.

Donal’s Family Food In Minutes HHH

8.30PM, RTÉ ONE

Donal Skehan shares some of his favourite dishes that are perfect for when you’ve just got home. They include a shrimp spaghetti, inspired by his honeymoon off the Amalfi Coast. The recipe is on page 20.

Harlots

9PM, BBC2 HHH

All of Soho is gearing up for an illicit boxing party at Lady Isabella’s house, but tragedy strikes on the night when Charlotte Wells is accidentally pushed off the staircase by the Pincher brothers.

The Noughties 10PM, BBC2 HHH

Angela Scanlon invites singer Kimberley Walsh and comedian Dane Baptiste to join her on a trip back to 2002. It was the year that Walsh and her Girls Aloud bandmates burst on to the scene, and Michael Jackson dangled his baby son over a hotel balcony.

THURSDAY Home Rescue

7PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

Wexford homeowners Suzi and Warren have been working from home during lockdown, and are finding they have little energy to sort out the rising tide of clutter. Róisín Murphy, Peter Finn and the crew have a plan, which involves creating a new space for the couple’s daughters, as well as transforming their two unused rooms into an office and chillout zone.

The Apprentice Best Bits HHHH

9PM, BBC1

The final episode recalls some of the most memorable successes and failures — of which there are many — in the show’s 15-year history. Look on as icecream-maker Kenna’s chances melted away, while sandwich-maker Rocky took a knockout blow.

Taskmaster 9PM, CH4 HHHH

As the incredibly silly comedy game show continues, Daisy May Cooper flirts with a security guard, Richard Herring is surprised by some chickens, and Johnny Vegas persuades host Alex Horne to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery.

FRIDAY Between The Covers HHH

7.30PM, BBC2

Alan Davies, Laura Whitmore, Anita Rani and Russell Kane join host Sara Cox this week to reveal their favourite reads.

Have I Got News For You

9PM, BBC1 HHHH

This week’s guest presenter is the surreal comedian Richard Ayoade, while fellow comedian Róisín Conaty and writer and director Armando Iannucci join team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton on the panel.

Friday On The Farm 9PM, CH5

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Brothers Rob and Dave feel the heat when they try their hands at being blacksmiths for the day. Elsewhere, we meet the only farmer in the UK who’s registered to milk horses, and J.B. Gill finds out about a new variety of apple that’s being harvested on a farm in Kent.

The Last Leg: US Election Special

10PM, CH4 HHH

In this 90-minute special, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker give their reactions to the US election, and look back on four years of Donald Trump as President.

SATURDAY Little Mix The Search 6PM, BBC ONE HHH

The final is already upon us and just four bands remain to battle it out. Which of them will win the chance to support Little Mix on their next UK tour?

Strictly Come Dancing HHH

7.25PM, BBC ONE

Tonight the 11 remaining couples are paying tribute to Hollywood with movieinspired routines.

Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny HHH

9.10PM, RTE ONE

Deirdre’s new series will find her getting up close and personal with some of Ireland’s best-loved personalities as she finds out what makes them tick. She’ll also be celebrating their careers and taking them on a trip down memory lane with the help of archive footage.

Finding Joy

10PM, RTE ONE HHH

Thanks to Will Dack, everyone now thinks Joy is an insane baby-stealer, so it seems her only choice is to run away. Maeve joins her for a trip to Wales.