FOUR OF THE BEST
Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure Channel 4, 8.30pm
The second leg of Rosie Jones’ adventure takes her to Whitby with her fellow comedian Joe Wilkinson. Naturally, the pair are keen to experience the Yorkshire seaside town’s history, gothic architecture and award-winning fish and chips. However, before they get round to all that, they begin by playing crazy golf on a course that boasts some dramatic views of the sea. Then they hit the beach with a local fossil hunting expert, and manage to unearth much more than they could have imagined. A fishing trip is less successful, but the pair might have better luck when they get in touch with Whitby’s Dracula-inspired goth culture by undergoing a makeover and joining a band on stage.
Churchill: Path to Victory Channel 5, 9pm
The latest episode of the series focuses on how Winston Churchill sealed his place in history as Britain’s greatest-ever war leader. It reminds us how uncertain victory was, as in the early years of the conflict, Churchill had to use his powers of persuasion and charm to win over powerful allies. It was clear he had impressed the US public – he arrived in America in 1941 to the sort of reception normally given to movie stars. However, securing the support of President Franklin Roosevelt and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin would require skilled negotiations.
Gardeners’ World BBC2, 9pm
Now that the soil has warmed up, Monty Don is ready to sow seeds for summer crops in the vegetable plot, while in the cottage garden at Longmeadow, the focus is on what to plant under shrubs and roses. In East Sussex, a nurseryman with a passion for orchids shares some of his top tips, while an Oxfordshire couple talk about their enthusiasm for growing vegetables. Plus, Carol Klein checks out a spectacular display of tulips in Dunsborough Park in Surrey, and Kate Bradbury offers advice on starting a wildlife garden.
The Graham Norton Show BBC1, 10.45pm
Things haven’t been quite the same on The Graham Norton Show over the past few months – for a start, the celebrities haven’t all been getting up close and personal on the sofa. However, Graham has still managed to attract an impressive line-up of A-listers and this is the first of two episodes rounding up highlights from the most recent run. Among the stars are George Clooney, Gal Gadot, Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant and Dolly Parton.