Top TV Picks
Ridley
Sunday, ITV
When a local farmer is found dead, retired detective Alex Ridley is called upon by his former colleague and protegee DI Carol Farman to assist on an unsolved missing person's case. As they delve deeper, they uncover another body, and a shocking secret. Crime drama, starring Adrian Dunbar and Bronagh Waugh.
The Capture
Sunday, BBC One
Return of the detective drama, starring Holliday Grainger. Rachel Carey has been promoted to DCI. She investigates the case of a man murdered by seemingly invisible assailants, with repercussions for national and international security. Paapa Essiedu and Indira Varma guest star.
The Chase Celebrity Special
Sunday, ITV
Bradley Walsh presents as celebrity contestants Sunetra Sarker, Matty Lee, David Arnold and Basil Brush pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught.
The Suspect
Monday, ITV
A recent life-changing medical diagnosis has thrown psychologist Joe O’Loughlin off-balance, and he is feeling reckless. When a young woman is found murdered, the unusual manner of her death prompts DS Riya Devi to suggest asking Joe for a professional opinion. Thriller, starring Aidan Turner, Shaun Parkes and Anjli Mohindra.
Only Connect
Monday, BBC Two
Victoria Coren Mitchell returns with the quiz based on patience and lateral thinking. The two teams of three try to draw together the connections between things that at first glance seem utterly random, with one set of clues asking what links Micro-eon, Guinea-tail, Greedy-let, and Peppa-ment.
Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby
Tuesday, BBC Two
A personal take on controversies that affected the BBC during the presenter’s time there. David examines the way that the BBC has sought to preserve its independence over the last half century, through Margaret Thatcher and Harold Wilson.