SATURDAY Seven Days

MICHAEL JOHNSON MEETS WILL BAYLEY AND HANNAH COCKROFT

4.30PM/5PM, CH4 HHH

The US Olympic sprint legend interviews two of Britain’s most celebrated Paralympic champions before they compete in Tokyo. First, table tennis player Will Bayley discusses his childhood battle with cancer, before wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft reveals how a toy Barbie doll changed her life.

MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES

7PM, CH4 HHH

In the last of the series, Matt and the family get to work on their very last makeover as the ancient hay meadows get some new inhabitants and beekeeper George sets up six buzzing new hives. And, as they gather in the remodelled courtyard, the Bakers

reflect on a job – or several – well done.

BILLY MONGER: CHANGING GEAR

8PM, CH4 HHHH

Four years ago, racing driver Billy Monger lost both legs in a crash. Having returned to the track, he now wants to immerse himself in the world of Paralympic sport, and even run again. The likes of Charlotte Henshaw, Alice Tai and Jonnie Peacock help him on his way.

CASUALTY 9.25PM, BBC1 HHH

You really have to feel for poor Ethan, who is really struggling to balance work, grief and being a single parent. Someone give the poor man a break! Jacob and Tina, meanwhile, reach a turning point in their relationship, and Teddy uncovers Jan’s secret.

SUNDAY

SERENGETI II 5.35PM, BBC1 HHHHH The majestic Emmy-nominated series returns to capture the dramatic and emotional stories of the iconic animals eking out an existence on the African savannahs. As always, it’s breathtaking to watch.

COUNTRYFILE 7PM, BBC1 HHHH

Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison are on the border of England and Wales to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Offa’s Dyke Path, and to investigate conservation efforts to preserve it.

THE SECRET WORLD OF BISCUITS

8PM, CH4 HHH

It’s a tough market, where eight out of every ten new products fail – so what is the secret behind the success of the biscuits we know and love? Dawn French narrates this latest tale of rivalry among snack super-brands.

BAPTISTE 9PM, BBC1 HHH

In the last of the series – and the last-ever outing for the limping French detective – Julien and Emma (Tcheky Karyo and Fiona Shaw) must do whatever they can to avert another attack – and if they can follow the clues and find Will, they just might be in with a chance.

PROFESSOR T HHH 9PM, ITV

It’s the last of the series, and the Professor is celebrating his birthday by recalling a haunting childhood memory. And, when an attempt is made on a billionaire businessman’s life, Professor T is on the case.

MONDAY

MASTERMIND 7.30PM, BBC2 HHHH BBC newsreader Clive Myrie takes over from John Humphrys as the new host of the cerebral quiz, which returns for a new series.

FOOD UNWRAPPED 8PM, CH4 HHH Andi Oliver looks at how the mould gets put inside blue cheese, while Jimmy Doherty is in Germany to see how electricity is used in cutting-edge crisp production.

SECRET SPENDERS HHH 8.30PM, CH4 In this new series, Anita Rani offers financial help to hard-pressed families – but first, they have to watch covertly captured film

footage of them frittering their money away.

GHOSTS 8.30PM, BBC1 HHHHH

In another hilarious episode of this wonderful comedy, Alison and Mike camp in the grounds of Button House – and former Scout leader Pat and the Captain are all in favour of getting out in the great outdoors again.

LONG LOST FAMILY 9PM, ITV HHHH

This week, Louise asks Davina Mccall and Nicky Campbell to find the father she never knew, having found out aged seven that the man bringing her up was in fact her stepdad.

SUMMER OF WILD WEATHER: IS WORSE TO COME?

9PM, CH4 HHH

A look back at the summer of 2021, which has seen record-breaking temperatures, wildfires, torrential rain and fatal floods. But the most worrying thing, as reporter Morland Sanders reveals, is that things could get much worse.

TUESDAY

PARALYMPICS: OPENING CEREMONY LIVE

11.30AM, CH4 HHHHH

After the highs and lows of the Tokyo Olympics come the Paralympic Games, which kick off with the opening ceremony before the live action gets under way in the early hours. There will be more live action than ever, with roundthe-clock coverage on Ch4 and 16 dedicated live streams on its Paralympics Microsite.

WILD CHINA WITH RAY MEARS

7.30PM, ITV HHH

In the final episode of the series, Ray is in the foothills of the Himalayas, trekking alongside herbal medicine experts to learn the secrets of plants. Plus, he finds one of the world’s rarest creatures; the snub-nosed monkey.

SAVINGLIVESATSEA 8PM, BBC2 HHHH The series following the brave volunteers of the RNLI returns and this week, they find

themselves in danger when they go to the rescue of a group of friends in Porthcawl who are at the mercy of Storm Brendan.

THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO

8PM, CH4 HHHH

This week, territorial disputes among the male vampire crabs have resulted in a blood bath, affable Andean bear Bernie is in the bad books with grumpy mate Lima, and Asiatic lion Iblis is having a crisis of confidence.

SECRETS OF THE MUSEUM

9PM, BBC2 HHHH

As the series ends, children’s art goes on show, we learn about the mystery surrounding a Buddhist painting, and Josiah Wedgwood’s Portland Vase is brought up to date.

UNBELIEVABLE MOMENTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA

9PM, ITV HHH

A new compilation of clips from across the globe, featuring a skydiver who is knocked out after a midair collision with another, and a woman rescued from a burning car on the M1.

THIRTIES IN COLOUR: COUNTDOWN TO WAR 9PM, 5 SELECT HHHH See Showtime, page 14.

WEDNESDAY

HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT 8PM, ITV HHH

This week, the easing of travel restrictions means that 12 new destinations are open, but