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Are You Being Served? Secrets and Scandals
Channel 5, Friday, 9pm
Behind the scenes of the sitcom, revealing how the show's creators had to fight the BBC throughout its run to keep it on air, how there was the off-screen jostling for top billing, and the personal tragedies that befell the cast. Featuring contributions from actor and comedian John Thomson, stars Mike Berry and Louise Burton, singer Jess Conrad (who appeared on the show), Mollie Sugden’s son Robin Moore and original crew members Robin Carr and Roy Gould.
Queens of Song at the BBC
BBC Four, Friday, 9pm
A selection of songs by some of the finest female artists, featuring performances by Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Grace Jones, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Adele.
Later... with Jools Holland
BBC Two, Saturday, 9.50pm
Jools returns to London's Alexandra Palace Theatre for another run of his music show, with the opening edition featuring performances by Irish singersongwriter Hozier and 2021 Mercury Prize-winner Arlo Parks. Making their debuts on the programme are Irish folk musician Lisa O'Neill, San Diego trio Thee Sacred Souls and Kent singer Venbee. Jools also chat to music photographer Jill Furmanovsky about an exhibition of her work being held at the Manchester Central Library/
The Chase Celebrity Special
ITV1, Sunday, 9pm
Bradley Walsh presents as Danny John-Jules, Yinka Bokinni, Tom Bosworth and Eamonn Holmes pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds.
Maryland
ITV1, Monday, 9pm
Sisters Becca and Rosaline are living worlds apart in Manchester and London, but receive the worst news imaginable about their mother Mary. The pair are forced to fly to the Isle of Man, where unbeknownst to them, their mother had been living a secret, second life.