Our top picks for this week’s TV & Radio

Sunday

SPORT LIVE SUPER SUNDAY

Can Spurs captain Son Heung-min, right, put a dent in Arsenal’s title hopes when the Gunners clash with their North London rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 2pm)? Later, Nottingham Forest host Manchester City (k.o. 4.30pm). Live SPFL sees Rangers travel to St Mirren (k.o. 12.30pm). Live WSL features Everton v Arsenal (k.o. 12.30pm) and Bristol City v Manchester City (k.o. 6.45pm). Sky Sports Main Event, from 1.30pm; SSME, 11.30am; BBC2, 12.15pm (not N Ire) & Sky Showcase, 6.30pm

DRAMA RED EYE

Is Nolan guilty of murder, or part of an elaborate cover-up? The medic claims it’s the latter, and while on the flight back to China he becomes increasingly concerned that he’s being framed. Meanwhile, back in London, as Jess gets the green light to write about the case, MI5’s search for information prompts director Delaney to call onboard cop Hana. ITV1, 9pm

REALITY THE PIANO

Claudia Winkleman is back for a second run of the series that couldn’t be further removed from her other solo hit, The Traitors, if it tried. The Piano is a heartwarming and often emotional contest in which amateur pianists show off their skills in a public setting in the hope of winning the chance to play at the Royal Festival Hall. The opener sees a boxer, a DJ and an 80-year-old trying to impress judges Mika and Lang Lang in Manchester. Channel 4, 9pm

DOCUMENTARY WHEN EVIL CAME TO ROCHDALE

In 1990, various children were taken into care amid rumours of ritual abuse in the Lancashire town. Channel 5’s programme examines the case, which led to many youngsters being wrongly parted from their families for long periods of time, as well as other scandals inspired by so-called satanic panic. Channel 5, 10pm

DRAMA DOPESICK

Originally on Disney+, Dopesick, a hard-hitting, eight-part true-life drama, is now debuting on regular TV. Kaitlyn Dever, right, is among the stars re-enacting the shocking allegations surrounding a conflict of interest between the US government and a pharmaceutical company that has led to a national opioid addiction crisis. Also stars Michael Keaton. BBC2, 10pm & 11pm (Northern Ireland 11.25pm and 12.25am)

Monday

REALITY GARDEN RESCUE

A new run of the gently entertaining garden makeover show begins as Charlie Dimmock and Chris Hull descend on Port Sunlight, where a duo want to transform the scruffy plot behind their cottage into a Bali-inspired paradise. BBC1, 3.45pm, Mon-Thur

TRAVEL NARROW ESCAPES

Delightful new daytime series following the fortunes of those living on the UK’s canal network, either because they like the romance of being on the water, or because it’s cheaper than being on dry land. Among those featured in the first episode is Carrie from Doncaster, who is swapping her traditional threebedroom home for a narrowboat in need of renovation, as well as a fatherand-son duo who run a pizzeria from their vessel. Channel 4, 4pm, Mon-Fri

SPORT LIVE EFL

At the start of the season, some pundits claimed that Leicester City had the best squad ever assembled in the Championship and so would walk the league. However, they’re still fighting for promotion, and may not have it all their own way when they travel to play-off-chasing Preston North End (k.o. 8pm). Sky Sports Main Event, 7pm

FOOD JAMIE COOKS SPRING

Jamie Oliver, above, fresh from teaching us how to use an air fryer, is back with another new series. This time he has tips on making the most of seasonal produce, and begins by demonstrating recipes for crispy pork noodles with rhubarb, spinach and goat’s cheese risotto and cheesy spring cannelloni. Channel 4, 8pm

DOCUMENTARY MIRIAM: DEATH OF A REALITY STAR

Remember Sky’s 2004 series There’s Something About Miriam? It featured Miriam Rivera, turning her into reality TV’s first transgender star. She was found dead in her Mexican apartment in 2019, aged 38 – her husband claimed she had been murdered. Channel 4’s threepart series examines her life and legacy. Channel 4, 9pm, Mon & Tues, 10pm Wed

Tuesday

SPORT LIVE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

It’s Harry Kane, above, against Jude Bellingham as Bayern Munich face Real Madrid in a semi-final, first-leg match at the Allianz Arena. Live EFL features the clash between Coventry City and Ipswich Town (kick-offs 8pm). TNT Sports 1, 7pm; Sky Sports Main Event, 7.30pm

REALITY INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS WITH ALAN CARR: THE FINAL

After seven weeks of competition, the show’s fifth winner is about to be crowned. But first they and the other remaining competitors must revamp holiday lodges in the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, using its stunning rural setting as their inspiration. Whoever triumphs bags the chance to collaborate on a major project. BBC1, 8pm

PETS FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS WITH ALISON HAMMOND

A pug in need of TLC thanks to a number of issues looks set to break the heart of the presenter, below right.

Also featured are a nervous German shepherd who could use a confidence boost ahead of finding her ‘furever’ family and a litter of unruly lurcher puppies. ITV1, 8pm; UTV, 11.45pm

REPORT STALKING: STATE OF FEAR

With an increasing number of stalking incidents hitting the headlines, ITV1’s programme hears from women who have been targeted by obsessive men. The family of Gracie Spinks, 23, who was killed by a colleague after her fears were ignored by the police, also reveal their traumatic story. ITV1, 9pm

TRAVEL MICHAEL PALIN IN NIGERIA

Perhaps it’s time to wrap the everaffable presenter in cotton wool – it’s rather nerve-racking seeing him begin the final leg of his exploration on one of Nigeria’s most dangerous roads. He sees shocking oil pollution of a river, learns about Britain’s part in the city of Benin City’s history and enjoys a more peaceful tour of one of Lagos’s ‘megachurches’. Channel 5, 9pm

Wednesday

SPORT LIVE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Borussia Dortmund take on Paris Saint-Germain in this week’s second semi-final first-leg at Signal Iduna Park (k.o. 8pm). Tonight’s Live WSL game sees Liverpool host title-chasing Chelsea at Prenton Park in Birkenhead (k.o. 7pm). TNT Sports 1, 7pm; Sky Sports Main Event, 6.30pm

DOCUMENTARY THE MOTORWAY

The new run gets under way as the patrollers deal with a freak accident and a family in shock when a lorry’s wheel comes off on the motorway and destroys their car. Plus, heavy rain causes floods, blocked drains and a high-speed aquaplaning disaster on the M42. Channel 5, 8pm

REALITY RACE ACROSS THE WORLD

Betty and James, above, and the other remaining pairs set off from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and have to travel 870 miles through Thailand to the Shan Hills that straddle the Thai-Myanmar border, where the fourth checkpoint is situated in the mountain town of Mae Sariang. Will the teams decide to travel west, taking potentially faster routes, or head east through Krong Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat? BBC1, 9pm

HISTORY A VERY BRITISH SEX SCANDAL: THE LOVE CHILD AND THE SECRETARY

Edwina Currie, Matthew Parris and Ian Hislop recall the events of 1983, when Margaret Thatcher’s suave lieutenant Cecil Parkinson’s 12-year affair with his secretary, Sara Keays, was revealed. The media storm overshadowed the Conservative Party’s conference and forced the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to resign in disgrace.

Channel 5, 9pm

DOCUMENTARY BRANDY HELLVILLE AND THE CULT OF FAST FASHION

Italian clothing brand Brandy Melville has built up a cult following of teenage girls who have snapped up its beachy, feminine products and marvelled at its relatively cheap prices and celebrity endorsements. But behind its immense popularity are a number of troubling issues including allegations of a toxic environment for employees and discrimination. Sky’s film investigates. Sky Documentaries, 9pm

Thursday

SPORT LIVE UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE

Marseille host Atalanta, and AS Roma play Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinal first-legs. In the Live UEFA Conference League semifinal first-legs Emi Martinez, right, and Aston Villa take on Olympiacos, and Fiorentina clash with Club Brugge (kickoffs 8pm). In Live Premier League, Tottenham are away to Chelsea (k.o. 7.30pm). TNT Sports 3, 7.45pm & TNT Sports 2, 7.30pm; TNT Sports 1, 7pm & TNT Sports 5, 7.45pm; Sky Sports Main Event, 7pm

REPORT FUNERAL COSTS: THE PRICE OF DYING – TONIGHT

The total ‘cost of dying’, which includes professional fees for administering the estate, a basic funeral service, flowers and optional extras such as a party or wake, is now nearly £10,000. Adam Shaw investigates. ITV1, 8.30pm (Scotland, 10.40pm/Ulster, 10.45pm)

DRAMA THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ

Based on Heather Morris’s novel, this six-part drama begins in 1942 as Slovakian Jew Lale (Jonah Hauer-King) is transported to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. There he meets Gita (Anna Prochniak, above) and the duo find a love that defies the horrors around them. Harvey Keitel plays the latter-day Lale recalling the events. Sky Atlantic, 9pm. See cover story, p1

COMEDY MURDER, THEY HOPE

The series’ second mystery, Evil Under The Bun, sees an amateur production of Romeo And Juliet, sponsored by a local baker. But somebody is poisoning the baked goods. Paul Whitehouse, left, guest-stars. BBC2, 9pm

TRAVEL JOE & KATHERINE’S BARGAIN HOLIDAYS

Can Joe Wilkinson get Katherine Ryan to crack a smile during a low-cost beach holiday in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Sozopol? Channel 4, 10pm

Friday

SPORT LIVE FNF

As Luton Town and Everton meet at Kenilworth Road (kick-off 8pm), Rob Edwards’ Hatters will fancy their chances of victory, having already beaten the Toffees twice away from home this season – in the Premier League and in the FA Cup. Also today is a League One play-off semi-final firstleg (kick-offs 8pm) Sky Sports Main Event, 7pm; Sky Sports Football 7pm

DRAMA GRANITE HARBOUR

Lindo (Romario Simpson) and Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson), both above, are back in a new three-part run of the Aberdeen-set crime drama. The detectives have their work cut out when drug kingpin Lucas Galloway is found dead and the city’s streets are flooded with a cocaine and ketamine compound. Meanwhile, a pregnant stowaway claims her partner was killed out at sea. BBC1, 8pm

TRAVEL THE BIG STEAM ADVENTURE

It’s full steam ahead for John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton again as the trio explore some of Britain’s most beautiful locations. They begin in the Lake District, travelling around on a narrow-gauge steam train, a gigantic traction engine, a 1906 steam launch and a bone-shattering miniature Foden steam wagon. Channel 5, 8pm

TRAVEL MICHAEL PORTILLO’S LONG WEEKENDS

Will Portillo be persuaded to ditch his colourful outfits for something a bit more understated when he visits Milan, Italy’s capital of fashion? His weekend in the stylish city starts with a ride on the back of a classic 1960s Lambretta, and then he is given a crash course on Italian coffee-drinking etiquette. Channel 5, 9pm

MUSIC ITV STUDIO SESSIONS

Clara Amfo is at the O2 Blueroom, the lounge within London’s O2, to showcase some of music’s brightest talents and future stars. Her first guest is Jess Glynne, right, who performs new music from her recently released album, Jess, as well as one of her hits, and a track that she wishes she had recorded herself. ITV1, 10.45pm

Saturday

SPORT LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal host Bournemouth (kick-off 12.30pm), and Wolves visit Manchester City (k.o. 5.30pm). Also today there’s coverage of a crucial fixture on the final day of the Championship’s regular season (k.o. 12.30pm), as well as the second League One play-off semi-final first-leg (kick-off 7.45pm). Live WSL is Everton v Spurs (k.o. 12midday). TNT Sports 1, 11am & Sky Sports Main Event, 5pm; Sky Sports Football, 11.30am & 7pm; Sky Sports Premier League, 11.55am

SPORT LIVE EUROPEAN CHALLENGE/CHAMPIONS CUP RUGBY

In the first Challenge Cup semi-final Sharks face Clermont Auvergne at the Twickenham Stoop (k.o. 12.30pm), then it’s Gloucester v Benetton at the Kingsholm Stadium (k.o. 3pm). The first Champions Cup semi-final then follows, with Northampton in Dublin to play Leinster (k.o. 5.30pm). TNT Sports 2, 12midday & 2.45pm; 5.15pm

DRAMA SPY/MASTER

Six-part Romanian drama set during the Cold War. Alec Secareanu (above right, with Parker Sawyers) plays Victor Godeanu, an adviser to the paranoid President Ceausescu. However, Victor has been leading a double life and he’s worried that his secret is about to be exposed. BBC4, 9pm & 9.50pm

FILM OLD

Based on a French graphic novel, M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological chiller focuses on a family whose holiday takes a nasty turn when their trip to a seemingly idyllic beach results in them ageing rapidly, compressing their entire lives into the course of just one day. Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell and Thomasin McKenzie star. Channel 4, 9pm

DOCUMENTARY JACKIE O: STYLE & SCANDAL

Born into New York aristocracy in 1929, Jacqueline Lee Bouvier became an international figure after her marriage to future US President John F. Kennedy in 1953. This programme, on the 30th anniversary of her death aged 64, explores her public image and life, including the trauma of JFK’s assassination and her marriage to Aristotle Onassis. Channel 5, 10pm