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Comic Relief: Funny for Money
BBC One, Friday, 7pm
Lenny Henry co-hosts the fund-raising extravaganza direct from MediaCityUK in Salford, alongside Romesh Ranganathan, Maya Jama, David Tennant, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rosie Ramsey and Paddy McGuinness. Highlights include a very special trailer for The Traitors, The Movie with an iconic cast, Sara Davies, Vicky Pattison, Alex Scott and Laura Whitmore returning after their epic battle against the elements in the Arctic Circle and live appearances from Martin Lewis, Luke Littler and the Gladiators. Plus, the cast of W1A try to find a replacement for outgoing host Sir Lenny and Alan Partridge offers regular updates on his fundraising efforts. With live music from chart-topping rockers McFly.
The Dale Winton Story: One of a Kind
Channel 5, Saturday 8:40pm
After bursting onto our screens with Supermarket Sweep in 1993, Dale Winton stayed there for more than 25 years, becoming one the most successful prime-time presenters of his generation until his death in 2018. This profile features home footage that offers an intimate glimpse into Dale's life away from the cameras, while there are interviews with close friends and family, including actress Claire Sweeney, impressionist Jon Culshaw, TV presenter Gloria Hunniford and his godsons.
St Patrick’s Day at the BBC
BBC Two Saturday, 8:40pm
A collection of classic pop performances from the BBC archives to celebrate St Patrick's Day. This selection reflects the huge impact that music from Ireland and Northern Ireland has made across the globe, with performances from U2, Sinead O'Connor, Van Morrison, the Pogues, the Corrs, the Cranberries, Boyzone and Westlife.
George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations
Channel 5, Monday, 8pm
Rollo and Olivia have decided to swap city life for the rolling Chiltern Hills, snapping up an old barber's shop and its 17th-century attached building in Amersham. Run as a business for over 100 years, the Grade II listed hairdressers is in a state of serious disrepair. Their plan to convert the loft and create a modern open-plan ground floor is perfect for modern family living, but it's a risk in a building that's over 300 years old.
Great British Menu: The Finals
BBC Two, Tuesday, 9pm
The eight finalists cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics. Weightlifter Emily Campbell joins Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona and Ed Gamble on the judging panel to pick the winning dish.
Air Fryers: Do You Have the Right One?
Channel 5, Wednesday, 8pm
A tongue-in-cheek look at how the latest kitchen gadgets have gripped a nation and made their mark on social media. Alexis Conran runs an air fryer surgery with cook and author Clare Andrews, setting the record straight and solving an array of air fryer dilemmas, from how to get started to how to stop it beeping. With contributions by Jenny Powell, Sherrie Hewson, John Thomson,
Christopher Biggins and Axel Blake.
Morecambe and Wise: Fools Rush In - Omnibus
BBC Four, Thursday, 8pm
Documenting Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise through the making of one of their BBC shows, first broadcast in February 1973. This includes a look at the initial script reading for the fifth show of their seventh season, with interview footage from John Ammonds, Eddie Braben and the pair themselves.