Our top picks for this week’s TV & Radio
SUNDAY SPORT LIVE SUPER SUNDAY
Aston Villa and new boss Unai Emery travel to Brighton (kick-off 2pm), while Aleksandar Mitrovic tries to continue his great form when Fulham host Manchester United (k.o. 4.30pm). Sky Sports Premier League, from 1pm
SPORT HURST: THE FIRST AND ONLY
England’s 1966 hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst (above, second from left) discusses his life. Italia 90: Four Weeks That Changed The World (9pm), a documentary on the impact of the tournament, follows. Sky Documentaries, 7pm
DOCUMENTARY DIANA: THE CURSE OF THE SPENCERS
Those who knew Diana, Princess of Wales (above with Princes William and Harry) offer insights into her early years, which were overshadowed by the break-up of her parents’ marriage. Reconstructions also reveal the parallels between that story and Diana’s own marriage to Prince Charles. Channel 5, 9pm
DOCUMENTARY THE PEOPLE’S PIAZZA: A HISTORY OF COVENT GARDEN
It’s the London square where theatreland, royalty, the poor, market traders and glittering shops have rubbed up against one another in the past. Historian David Olusoga uncovers the colourful saga of Covent Garden Piazza in a fascinating documentary featuring footage that captures a now lost world. BBC2, 9pm
POLITICS YOUNG, BLACK AND RIGHT-WING
Zeze Millz, whose views have caused controversy, asks what it means to be black and Right-wing. Although there are several such groups across the political spectrum, they are united by their thoughts on tradition, responsibility and monarchy. Channel 4, 10pm
REPORT CHILDREN OF UKRAINE
Moving documentary telling the story of the conflict in Ukraine, seen through the eyes of ten children. Mostly aged between six and 11, some describe their efforts to flee the country, while those who stayed behind recount the horror of living in a war zone. ITV, 10.30pm
MONDAY HISTORY THE LATEST SECRET OF HIEROGLYPHS
In 1822, French scholar JeanFrancois Champollion became the first person to decipher Egyptian text. Now a new generation of experts is unlocking further linguistic secrets in Luxor. BBC4, 9pm
FILM RESISTANCE
Jesse Eisenberg (below) plays Marcel Marceau in this eye-opening biopic. It focuses on the famed mime artist’s exploits with the French Resistance during the Second World War, including his efforts to rescue thousands of children. Clemence Poesy co-stars. Film4, 9pm
DOCUMENTARY HONG KONG’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
When Hong Kong’s independence first came under threat in 2019, mass protests against Beijing broke out (above). Now this two-part documentary tells the story of four young demonstrators. BBC2, 9.30pm
DOCUMENTARY 1966: WHO STOLE THE WORLD CUP?
Pickles the dog famously found the Jules Rimet trophy before the tournament began, but what do we know about who stole it from Westminster Central Hall? This film claims it can finally reveal their identities. Channel 4, 10pm
REPORT THE CROSSING
In November 2021, 31 refugees died when a dinghy carrying them across the English Channel capsized. A year on, reporter Handa Majed reveals the true horror of that final journey by piecing together testimony from the only two passengers to survive. ITV, 10.45pm
TUESDAY SPORT LIVE WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Euro champs England will hope to close out the year with victory against Norway at the Pinatar Arena in Spain (kick-off 7pm).
ITV4, 6.15pm
CHARITY THE RICKSHAW RELAY RIDES AGAIN
Matt Baker is joined by a team of five young people on a relay ride across the UK. This film follows their efforts and celebrates the history of the Children In Need staple. BBC1, 8pm
FOOD THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
After nine weeks of intense competition, we’ve reached the final, with the remaining bakers having their skills put to the ultimate test by Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood (above). For the signature they must create a perfect picnic and, for the technical, a summer classic. It’s then down to a celebratory showstopper to see who wins the cakestand trophy. Channel 4, 8pm
FINANCE THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW LIVE SPECIAL
With Black Friday around the corner and Christmas on the horizon, the financial guru presents a special live show from Battersea and Blackpool. Lewis (below) reveals his savvy saving predictions in the annual Festive Forecaster, shows how viewers can get their hands on free cash and hears from people who have taken up his ‘no unnecessary presents’ pact. ITV, 8pm
INTERVIEW LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWS… BEAR GRYLLS
He’s celebrated for his death-defying adventures – but beyond the heroics, there’s another very different side to Bear Grylls. As Louis Theroux visits the presenter and former SAS reservist on the private island where he lives with his family, Grylls opens up about his inner emotions and religious beliefs in a candid interview.
BBC2, 9pm
WEDNESDAY PROPERTY GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR
Kevin McCloud (above with designer Michelle Ogundehin) explores the homes in the running for the RIBA House of the Year, beginning with a pink beach house and a renovation of a Derbyshire home from the 1960s. Before that, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer return with Location,
Location, Location (8pm).
Channel 4, 9pm
CHARITY DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Supporting girls and young women aged 11 to
25, Getaway Girls in Leeds is the kind of charity that deserves the help of Children In Need. In this special, Nick Knowles and his team build a new centre for them, assisted by Radio 2’s Sara Cox and pop star Emeli Sandé. BBC1, 9pm
SPORT ROB AND ROMESH VS THE THREE LIONS
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan have a ball when they drop by the St George’s Park training facility to meet up with the England men’s football squad before they head to the World Cup. They also chat to Gareth Southgate, the man in charge of masterminding their victory in Qatar. Sky Showcase, 9pm
FILM KRISHA
Director/writer Trey Edward Shults’s incredible drama follows the title character (played by his real-life aunt Krisha Fairchild, above), an addict who returns to her family home for Thanksgiving. It’s an opportunity to redeem herself by cooking the turkey and proving she’s changed, but ghosts from the past get in her way. Film4, 11.20pm