TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
the Masked singer: the FINAL Saturday, ITV, 7pm
When Joss Stone was identified as the voice behind Sausage and crowned the winner of The Masked Singer last year, she giggled “What a silly show!” That proved that she’d fully entered into the spirit of this series – it is silly, but it’s also a lot of fun. So, it’s nice to see her back this week as she joins Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina Mccall and Mo Gilligan on the panel for the grand final.
Now, just three singers remain to battle it out for the title, and the panellists have just one last chance to guess their identities before they are unmasked.
Antiques Roadshow Sunday, BBC1, 7pm
If Sunday nights haven’t seemed quite the same without The Antiques Roadshow on BBC1, you’re in luck, as this week it returns.
The team is at Portchester Castle in Hampshire to evaluate treasures including a set of RAF medals awarded for extreme bravery to an airman who served in Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain.
no Return Monday, ITV, 9pm
Are you gripped by this drama yet? Many parents may be turning their heads away in horror, although thankful they’re not going through the same situation as Kathy (Sheridan Smith) and Martin (Michael Jibson) for real.
The couple’s nightmare continues after visiting their son Noah in jail. They try to assure him he’ll be out soon, but his lawyer soon pours cold water on that idea – he tells them in no uncertain terms that the Turkish
legal system means he could be detained for months.
MARK Lawson talks to BARRY CRYER Tuesday, BBC4, 10pm
Shown as a tribute to the legendary jokemeister, who died in January, this interview with the Leedsborn late comedian, writer and entertainer, who launched his career during the 1950s after dropping out of university, sees him reminisce about his days writing jokes for luminaries including The
Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise.
Cryer also chats to Mark about his enduring role as a panellist on Radio 4’s popular series I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, and lifts the lid on the eczema that used to plague his life.
Gassed up Wednesday, BBC3, 9pm
This six-part series, featuring Mobo award-winning musician and Brummie petrolhead Mist, sees him go head to head in a high-octane challenge against a celebrity, all the while supported by expert driver and drift queen Becky Evans, and pro BMXER and prankster Ryan Taylor.
Mentored and judged by specialists, Mist and his famous guests will learn the tricks of the trade, enabling them to create and commandeer crazy vehicles, before it all culminates in the ultimate test on the track.
Kate Garraway’s Life stories Thursday, ITV, 9pm
Back in 2015, the public was unaware of Nadiya Hussain, and her first few appearances on The Great British Bake Off didn’t suggest she would be someone we’d see much of in the future either. However, as the run progressed, Nadiya grew in
confidence and became the eventual winner. Since then she’s landed her own series and book deals along the way.
The cook discusses her whirlwind rise to fame during an in-depth chat with the host, also describing her family life and the problems she’s dealt with throughout her adulthood.
Gogglebox Friday, Channel 4, 9pm
It’s cheap, cheerful and brightens up Friday evenings no end. It’s back for a 19th run this week and by now, we know what to expect. There’ll be a smattering of personal stories from the cast, but of most interest is, of course, their views on the week’s biggest shows – or at least those the broadcaster have managed to secure a chance for the armchair critics to view before the edition goes to air.