PICK OF THE DAY

DUNKIRK: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

9.30PM, CH5 ★★★★

As a former Royal Marine and combat veteran, JJ Chalmers brings his own perspective to the extraordinary evacuation of Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk in May and June of 1940. For this three-part series, JJ (right) is in France to chart the lead-up to the rescue mission, getting a feel for what life was like for soldiers trapped inland. Raksha Dave is at the secret bunker complex beneath Dover Castle to examine the planning and organisation of the vast fleet of ships – large and small – that brought the troops home.

ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY 7PM, ITV

★★★★

The boys are back in town after only a short break since the finale of their big-money game show Limitless Win. This, their flagship variety show, has won them multiple awards over the 20 years since its debut, bringing joy, japes and a little bit of chaos to Saturday nights. Welcome back!

STEVIE WONDER AT THE BBC

8.30PM, BBC2 ★★★★ Spend a soulful night in the company of Stevie Wonder, starting with a compilation of the master singer-songwriter’s performances on the BBC. More unmissable Wonder follows, including highlights of his two-night residency at the O2 (at 10.35pm), packed with hits from Superstition to You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.

SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES

8.30PM, CH5 ★★★★

This week’s episode explores the history of the Palace of Whitehall in London. What remains of the original palace – destroyed by fire in 1698 – is now incorporated into government offices, but the Banqueting House survives – as does Henry VIII’S wine cellar. SIMONE ANDREWS