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SATURDAY

Portrait Artist Of The Year 2019 5.35PM, CH4

It’s the semi-final, and there is just one sitter for the nine artists: jazz maestro Courtney Pine, who has brought along his saxophone. Only three can make it through to the final.

Proms Encore

7PM, BBC2

Conductors Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Peter Edwards and Lloyd Coleman join Katie Derham to discuss the role of the maestro, while comedian Rachel Parris finds out what it’s like to play Queen Victoria’s own piano.

Secrets Of The Royal Train

8PM, CH5

This most luxurious locomotive in British history has been the monarchy’s favourite mode of transport since the reign of Queen Victoria. Here’s the inside story.

William & Harry: Princes At War?

9PM, CH5

Amid speculation about a possible rift between the royal brothers, this new documentary asks if they have grown apart, if they still get on, and what role their wives play in their relationship with each other.

Casualty

9.20PM, BBC1

A familiar face is back at Holby as Rash, who has returned from his travels for his mother’s funeral, shows up in ED to help out after a suspected terror attack at a market. Plus, David’s son turns up, desperate to speak to his dad, but he can’t make time for the boy.

SUNDAY

Countryfile

7PM, BBC1

This week, Sean Fletcher is in the Lake District to look at some of the jobs that working animals do, from rescue dogs to the beetles that are helping to save trees.

Dragons’ Den

8PM, BBC2

Among the would-be tycoons making pitches this week are a pair of porridge entrepreneurs, two graduates hoping to turn academic tradition on its head, and an inventor whose dad helped him to create his dream product.

The Queen’s Lost Family

8PM, CH4

This second of three parts focuses on one of the most turbulent eras in the royal family’s recent history, when the future Edward VIII began a relationship with the divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson, and was forced to choose between love and duty.

Poldark

9PM, BBC1

As George prepares to marry Cecily, Geoffrey Charles comes up with a desperate plan to elope with her before the wedding. Meanwhile, Demelza uncovers a theft, and Ross pleads for Dwight’s help to save Ned.

9PM, BBC2

This week, Rom heads for Colombia to explore the real country behind the headlines – and finds that even though there is so much more to it than drug wars, ‘narcotourists’ are visiting specifically because of its darker side.

MONDAY

Nadiya’s Time To Eat 8PM, BBC2

Nadiya Hussain gets back to Bake Off basics for the last of her series, making sweet treats in next to no time, including milkshake funnel cakes, a giant cookie and nutty baklava.

Who Do You Think You Are?

9PM, BBC1

Comedian Katherine Ryan grew up in Sarnia, Ontario, but her daughter is London born and bred – and doesn’t let her mum forget it. Here, in search of her family tree’s English roots, Katherine heads back to Canada to see what secrets her own mum can share.

The Day Mountbatten Died

9PM, BBC2

Forty years ago, Lord Mountbatten – the great-uncle of Prince Charles – was killed when a bomb planted by the IRA on his fishing boat exploded; three others also died in the blast. This documentary tells the story of that fateful day, when 18 British soldiers were also killed by the IRA.

Call The Cops

9PM, CH4

Yet another observational programme about police at work, this new series takes us inside the command and control unit of Devon and Cornwall Police. As crime rates rise and officer numbers fall, ‘force control’ must make some very tough decisions…

TUESDAY

Inside The Factory

8PM, BBC2 The series ends with a look at the production of mattresses. Gregg Wallace heads to a Leeds factory that turns out 600 of them a day, while Cherry Healey learns about the benefits of the afternoon nap.

Train Your Baby Like A Dog

8PM, CH4

Animal behaviourist Jo-Rosie Haffenden believes that if we parent our children the way we train our canine companions, the result will be youngsters who are more caring and compassionate – and happy. Here, she works with two toddlers whose behaviour is pushing their parents to breaking point.

Keeping Faith

9PM, BBC1

Faith searches for a mystery woman as she digs deeper into Madlen’s case, while Evan meets with DI Breeze – taking son Rhodri along with him – to hear about the detective’s plan to get evidence against Gael.

The Chefs’ Brigade

9PM, BBC2 Jason Atherton and his young kitchen crew have their work cut out when they visit San Sebastian in Spain’s Basque region – the city has more Michelin stars per square foot than anywhere else in Europe, and the brigade will be taking on their first Michelin-starred kitchen…

WEDNESDAY

Shop Well For Less?

8PM, BBC1 Steph McGovern and Alex Jones head to Leigh-on-Sea in Essex to help single mum Antonietta and her three children to rein in their spending – including at least six bunches of fresh flowers a week.

Interior Design Masters 8PM, BBC2

Last week’s first challenge saw one wouldbe designer leaving the competition; tonight, the remaining nine must make over rooms in a Bournemouth boutique hotel – and each room must incorporate a chocolate theme. Jade Jagger is this week’s guest judge.

Jamie Oliver: The Naked Chef Bares All

8PM, CH4

It’s been 20 years since The Naked Chef hit our TV screens, and turned Jamie Oliver into an overnight star with his enthusiastic and informal style. In this hour-long special, he tells Davina McCall about his life and work – and his recent troubles with his restaurants.

Sacred Wonders

9PM, BBC1

The final part of this short but stunning series on the world’s most holy places takes in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where, according to Orthodox Christian tradition, a miracle occurs on the Saturday before Easter every year. In Nepal, a painter battles the elements to honour the birthday of the Buddha, and in Iraq, a traumatised Yazidi woman seeks solace in the temple at Lalish. Deep Water

9PM, ITV As the dark drama continues, Lucinda’s disappearance has caused tension between her parents and Lisa (Anna Friel) – not helped by the fact that Lisa’s daughter, Sally, is withholding information from the police.

Casualty 24/7

9PM, CH5

It’s another busy shift at Barnsley Hospital, and the staff are doing their best to make sure patients don’t have to wait too long to be seen. But just when it seems everything is under control, a fire alarm goes off…

THURSDAY

This Farming Life

8PM, BBC2 It’s autumn and in Shetland, Kirsty and Aimee are heading off on a bumper shopping trip – for sheep. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, the McLeans host the Holstein Society’s herds competition; and in Fife, bad news forces buffalo farmer Stevie to make a shocking decision. Kirstie & Phil’s Love It Or List It 8PM, CH4

After four years of helping homeowners to decide whether to improve their properties or sell up and move on, Phil Spencer returns to see how some of them have got on – and if they’re happy with the advice he and Kirstie Allsopp gave them. This week, he catches up with Dawn and Paul, who were at loggerheads over whether to stay or go.

Fake Or Fortune?

9PM, BBC1

Last year, Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould were called in to assess the authenticity of a stark white square of plaster, believed by its owner to be an early – and very daring – sculpture by Alberto Giacometti. Unfortunately, the piece had been damaged when it was knocked over by a cat. This repeated episode includes updated information on the work.

The Secret Teacher

9PM, CH4

Steven Bartlett is a social media marketing guru. The company he founded has offices in London, Manchester, New York and Berlin – and he was expelled from school at 15. Here, he goes undercover at a secondary in Liverpool, where he has plans to improve the mental health of both staff and pupils.

FRIDAY

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

8PM, BBC2

This week, the old friends are on the banks of the Upper Tamar Lake in the West Country to catch some perch. Bob notices that Paul has a much better seat – but when Bob reveals where they’re staying, Paul is lost for words.

Gardeners’ World

8.30PM, BBC2

For the bank holiday weekend, Monty Don has plenty of advice, from planting for late summer colour to tidying up herbs and pruning soft fruit, while Nick Bailey concludes his journey into the world of the clematis. Hold The Sunset

9PM, BBC1 Phil and Edith are horrified to find themselves portrayed in Wendy’s book, but things seem to be looking up for Roger – he might become a carer after all.

Fosse/Verdon

9PM, BBC2

In episode five of this superb biographical drama, Bob and Gwen (Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, both excellent) spend a weekend at Bob’s summer house – with their new partners. Tensions rise, however, when Bob tells Gwen he doesn’t want to take on her passion project, the musical Chicago.

Ouch Storytelling Live 2019

11.35PM, BBC2

Chris McCausland hosts this stand-up and storytelling showcase for performers with disabilities or mental health difficulties.