Next week

A SCOTTISH SOLDIER: A LOST DIARY OF WWI Monday, BBC Four, 10pm

Arthur Roberts was a black soldier who grew up in Glasgow and joined the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in 1917. He went on to fight at Ypres during World War One. This documentary charts his fascinating story.

INSIDE THE FOREIGN OFFICE Thursday, BBC Two, 9pm

This new series follows staff at the Foreign Office as they deal with various challenges and crises. It begins with world leaders meeting for a UN conference in New York, where civil servants must decide upon the seating arrangements for the PM’s session.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2018 Friday, BBC One, 7.30pm

Highlights of this year’s annual charity telethon include a Strictly Come Dancing special, a nationwide live performance by the Children’s Choir and The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge team crossing the finishing line in Salford.

PRIMAL SCREAM:

THE LOST MEMPHIS TAPES Friday, BBC Four, 9pm

In 1993, Scottish rock band Primal Scream fulfilled their dream of travelling to Memphis and recording an album with legendary soul producer Tom Dowd. For some reason, those recordings were never released – until now. Frontman Bobby Gillespie unravels the mystery.