FOUR OF THE BEST

Jamie Cooks Spring Channel 4, 8pm

Spuds are on the menu this week, as Jamie plants some for summer. However, no need to worry that he’s abandoning cooking for gardening, as he then rustles up Jersey Royal potatoes dressed in a wild garlic pesto served with a stuffed salmon. There’s also a deceptively simple broad bean mezze and a Roquefort cheese and crouton salad, which showcases fresh spring lettuces and makes the perfect accompaniment to a spatchcocked roast chicken.

The Jennings vs Alzheimer’s BBC2, 9pm

It was once believed that Alzheimer’s had no familial link, but Carol Jennings had a hunch that was not the case after her father and his four siblings were all diagnosed with the disease. She spent the 1980s lobbying doctors to investigate, and her fears were later confirmed when a mutant gene for early onset dementia was discovered within her family. It meant that meant that Carol had a 50:50 chance of inheriting the condition, and if she did, her two children, John and Emily, would face the same risk. She chose not to take the test, but her health began deteriorating in her fifties. Now this documentary follows Emily and John as they decide whether to take the test themselves, and also explores what the family’s experiences and the discovery of the gene means for a potential cure.

Blue Lights BBC1, 9pm

When Blue Lights first hit our screens last year, some cynics may have asked if we really needed yet another cop drama. Luckily, the gripping first run proved we definitely did, and as this second series reaches the penultimate episode, tension is building as Annie’s job is on the line. However, would–be drugs kingpin Lee appears to be going from strength to strength as he makes a move to consolidate his power.

Me And The Voice In My Head Channel 4, 10pm

It’s now 10 years since former Hollyoaks actor Joe Tracini was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a condition that around 2 per cent of the country will live with at some point. For those who experience it, the condition affects the way they think about themselves and others, and can lead to intense, unstable emotions and intrusive thoughts. In this candid documentary, Joe introduces us to Mick, the voice in his head who wants to hurt him, and asks whether his childhood experiences hold the key to getting a handle on his BPD.