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Sir Cliff Richard at the BBC

BBC Four, Friday, 11.20pm

A look back through the BBC archives at some of the singer’s most memorable performanc­es and biggest hits. Classic songs include The Young Ones, Living Doll, Bachelor Boy, the Eurovision Song Contest contenders Congratula­tions and Power to All Our Friends, Devil Woman, Wired for Sound and Cliff's much-praised 1980s duet with Van Morrison, Wherever God Shines His Light.

Funniest Royal Cock-Ups

Channel 5, Saturday, 10.05pm

Gyles Brandreth narrates a selection of mishaps involving members of the royal family, including

Prince Harry falling off his horse during a polo match.

There is also footage of the moment that 1997 British blockbuste­r The Full Monty received an extra burst of publicity thanks to an unexpected moment from Prince Charles.

Barry Humphries at the BBC

BBC Two, Sunday, 9pm

Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of the comedian and actor’s career on a selection of BBC shows. It’s a collection that demonstrat­es exactly why his alter egos of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson were loved by comedy fans across the world, while also highlighti­ng how it was Barry who was really one of a kind.

60 Days on the Estates

Channel 4, Sunday, 9pm

Filmmaker Ed Stafford moves into some of the UK’s most troubled housing estates for 60 days and nights, to look beyond the tabloid headlines and experience first-hand the daily hardships locals face.

Springwatc­h

BBC Two, Monday, 7.30pm

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan present from their new base at RSPB Arne in Dorset, where nest cameras are rigged and ready to capture all the drama of the season. Iolo Williams is out and about explores the neighbouri­ng Purbeck Heaths national nature reserve, while Gillian Burke sets off to explore Snowdonia National Park.

University Challenge

BBC Two, Monday, 8.30pm

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as two teams battle it out in the grand final of the student quiz, endeavouri­ng to succeed last year's winners Imperial College London and become the 52nd champions, carrying off the trophy designed by Manchester sculptor Adrian Moakes.

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Springwatc­h BBC Two

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