TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
DOCTOR WHO: FLUX Tonight, BBC1, 6.15pm
Throughout the long-running sci-fi series’ history, several villains have raised their ugly heads.
The most famous of these are undoubtedly the Daleks and the Cybermen, but there are others who have proved memorable – including the Sontarans.
They’re back again this week, and seeing as the alien race loves nothing better than a conflict, they should feel right at home during the Crimean War.
Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John Bishop star, while Sam Spruell, Sara Powell, Sue Jenkins, Steve
Oram and Rochenda Sandall are among the impressive guest cast.
MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS Tomorrow, BBC1, 8.30pm
Gregg Wallace and chefs Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing are back for the 14th series of this nail-biting culinary contest.
We’re treated to a double helping as the first heat sees two of this year’s 32 professionals try to wow
Marcus in 20 minutes with their take on the super-British bangers and mash served with a beer and onion gravy.
The next pair have just 20 minutes to prove their skills with Monica’s monkfish with a pea and bacon ragout.
In the second episode, all four chefs return and aim to show the judges what they’re made of in 90 minutes with their signature dishes: a main and dessert. Who will book their place in the quarter final?
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Tuesday, BBC1, regions vary
Pixie Lott gets a glimpse of her family tree, and she’s keen to prove she’s got Italian roots. However, the talent show judge ends up learning about her forebears who battled poverty and hardship in London. On her father’s side, the singersongwriter finds out about her great-grandfather’s experience during the First World War, and is thrilled to discover three generations of military musicians, getting to sing with the Household Cavalry band.
THE GREAT RICKSHAW RELAY CHALLENGE
Wednesday, BBC1, regions vary
Brace yourselves for more hearttugging and inspirational stories as the curtain goes up on the 11th year of this fast-paced challenge.
Matt Baker is joined by a crack team of five youngsters, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects, as they take on a five-stage relay-style ride.
Each participant will take a section of the journey, travelling through their home towns and visiting places in the UK which hold a particular significance for them.
DALGLIESH Thursday, Channel 5, 9pm
The enthralling crime drama based on PD James’ much-loved novels continues with another two-part case. It’s now March 1975 and DCI Adam Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel) travels to Dorset to catch up with his old friend Father Michael – but on his arrival, discovers the priest died a few days earlier.
He lived in a cottage in the grounds of a religious home for the disabled.
It turns out another resident had supposedly committed suicide, but Dalgliesh wonders if the two deaths could be connected.
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW Friday, BBC1, 10.35pm
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is starring in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, and she’s dropping by to tell Graham all about it. She’s joined by another Hollywood star Will Smith.
Frozen’s Josh Gad talks about voicing new series Olaf Presents, Nadiya Hussain promotes her new cookery series and the music is from Rod Stewart.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
Saturday, BBC1, 9pm
In the presence of senior members of the royal family, Huw Edwards presents this annual Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall. Artists including Alfie Boe, Jack Savoretti and Alexandra Burke perform alongside the Band of HM Royal Marines, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force and the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.