TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
SHOWTRIAL Tonight, BBC1, 9pm
The latest drama from the team behind Line of Duty and Bodyguard is this gripping five-parter, starring Sinead Keenan and Celine Buckens.
It follows both sides of a hugely public trial after privileged Talitha Campbell (Buckens) is arrested when fellow student Hannah Ellis (Abra Thompson), the hard-working daughter of a single mother, disappears. DI Helen Cassidy (Keenan) is convinced Talitha had something to do with events. However, before she can charge Talitha with anything, Cassidy has to convince the Crown Prosecutor, who is determined that, given the huge public interest, the case needs to be done by the book.
JOANNA LUMLEY AND THE HUMAN SWAN Tomorrow, ITV, 9pm
This astonishing and poignant documentary sees the veteran actress set out to follow adventurer Sacha Dench as she flies around Britain’s coast on a threemonth voyage, aiming to set a record for electric-powered flight and at the same time identify climate change solutions.
Tragically, Sacha collided in mid-air with her support pilot Dan Burton, who died while Sacha was seriously injured.
Dan’s family, Sacha and all involved are keen that this story continues to be told with its urgent message in the drive for a net zero future.
IT TAKES A FLOOD... Tuesday, ITV, 9pm
Kevin Macdonald directs this powerful documentary, airing as part of Climate Action Week, examining the increasingly ferocious floods that have battered the UK in recent years, and trying to understand how they have been driven by climate change.
It recalls how London was hit by historic levels of rain this summer, where horrified home-owners had to deal with flood water pouring up through toilets. Macdonald also takes a closer look at the work of Ravi Singh, the brains behind an international disaster relief charity.
WILD WEATHER: OUR WORLD UNDER THREAT
Wednesday, BBC1, regions vary
They may still be classed as freak events, but this year it has felt like wild weather is increasingly becoming the norm.
This summer, a small town was destroyed by fire after recordbreaking high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, and entire villages were swept away by floods in Germany. Then there were dust storms from China and a plague of mice in Australia. Now, reporter Justin Rowlatt asks which parts of
the globe are set to be the most affected in the future.
THE PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS
Thursday, ITV, 8pm
Hankies at the ready for this heartwarming annual celebration of people who genuinely make the world a better place.
Diversity’s Ashley Banjo is joining Carol Vorderman to host proceedings from the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Well known faces taking part include Ant and Dec, Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie and KSI.
Brace yourselves for some amazing and emotional stories.
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW Friday, BBC1, regions vary
Ron Howard drops by to chat about his memoir, while the everyouthful Paul Rudd chews the fat about his role in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Plus, Halle Berry discusses her new sports drama Bruised, and Stephen Fry plugs his latest book Fry’s Ties. And don’t miss the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes, who is bound to tell some naughty stories as she talks about her autobiography.
WORZEL GUMMIDGE Saturday, BBC1, 5.45pm
A one-off special, in which Worzel swaps places with his cousin, Guy Forks, on Bonfire Night – but finds himself on top of the Bonfire as a result.
John and Susan turn to Aunt Sally for help in rescuing Worzel before time runs out.
Starring Mackenzie Crook as Worzel and Paul Kaye as Guy Forks.