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DNA Journey

Friday, ITV

Actors Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman embark on a road trip to investigat­e their respective family histories using a mix of DNA and genealogy, meeting family members they never knew existed.

Queens for the Night

Saturday, ITV

Lorraine Kelly presents an entertainm­ent special which sees celebritie­s being transforme­d into drag queens. Unleashing their alter-egos are Coronation Street star Simon Gregson, fitness expert Mr Motivator, Love Island's Chris Hughes, pop singer George Shelley, actor Adam Woodyatt and England rugby union player Joe

Marler.

I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

Sunday, ITV

Ant and Dec present the celebrity survival challenge, and after two years in Wales they are back in Australia.

Countryfil­e

Sunday, BBC One

The team showcase this year’s Big Ramble for Children in Need and meet some inspiratio­nal young people to discover how they have been helped by the charity.

Italia 90: When Football Changed Forever

Monday, Channel 4

In the wake of the 1988 Euros, the reputation of the England players and fans has hit rock bottom.

Italian authoritie­s locate England's group games to Sardinia, to keep the hooligans away. Undercover British police officers are tasked with keeping the peace off the pitch, in the hope that England can make it to the knockout stage.

Mariupol: The People's Story

Tuesday, BBC One

Before the war in Ukraine, Mariupol was a thriving city, home to 430,000 people. In a little under three months, most of its citizens had fled Putin's army and thousands had been killed. This Panorama special tells their story.

The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Thursday, BBC Two

Hannah Fry uncovers secrets behind the technologi­es of the modern world, beginning with the bank card. It’s the digital key to accessing cash and is packed full of technologi­cal innovation­s – some with surprising and sinister origins.

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The Secret Genius of Modern Life BBC iPlayer

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