SIX HIGHLIGHTS FOR WHAT

If you want razzmatazz... STRICTLY COME DANCING

Saturday, 7pm, BBC1

The glitziest show on TV begins in earnest as the celebs and their professional partners take to the floor in their first performance together. And on Monday, companion show It Takes Two is back (5.15pm, BBC1), with new co-host Rylan Clark-Neal joining Zoe Ball (right).

If you want politics... PEAKY BLINDERS

Sunday, 9pm, BBC1

Peaky Blinders finales are normally explosive affairs, and the conclusion of series five is no exception. At a family meeting, Tommy lays out his plans for the assassination of fascist politician Oswald Mosley (Sam Claflin, right) – but has the Brummie gangster underestimated his scheming opponent?

If you want insight... FACE TO FACE WITH THE BOUNTY HUNTERS

Sunday, 9pm, BBC2

Stacey Dooley’s latest investigation takes her to Colorado to meet some of the barely regulated operatives – including husband-and-wife duo Scott and Lydia Gribble (right, with Dooley) – who return bail-jumpers to custody… for a price, of course.

If you want travel... JAPAN WITH SUE PERKINS

Wednesday, 9pm, BBC1

The comedian begins the final leg of her colourful tour of the land of the rising sun in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital city – and home to the iconic geishas. But it’s the memories of Hiroshima survivor Tetsushi Yonezawa (right) that leave the most powerful impression.

If you want a culinary tour... HAIRY BIKERS: ROUTE 66

Thursday, 8pm, BBC2

On the third leg of their epic trip along America’s iconic highway, Si and Dave (right) are in Oklahoma, a state famous for its beef. Vegetarians might want to look away now as the pair feast on T-bone steaks, beef burgers and slow-cooked brisket – and play at being cowboys.

If you want a good chat... THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

Friday, 10.35pm, BBC1

Back for a new series comes the Bafta Award-winning talk show, always a Friday-night favourite. On the sofa with Graham (right) this week is the great Helen Mirren, the adventurer and documentary-maker Simon Reeve, Drag Race host RuPaul and comedian Jack Whitehall.