Our top picks for this week’s TV & Radio

Sunday

SPORT LIVE SUPER SUNDAY

Lacklustre Manchester United host titlechasing Arsenal, with Declan Rice, right, no doubt desperate to get on the scoresheet again after finding the back of the net in the reverse fixture in September (kick-off 4.30pm). Live EFL features both Championship play-off semi-finals: Norwich v Leeds (k.o. 12pm) and West Brom v Southampton (k.o. 2.15pm). MOTD Live: Women’s FA Cup Final is Manchester United v Spurs at Wembley (k.o. 2.30pm). Sky Sports Premier League, 3.30pm; Sky Sports Main Event, 11am & 2pm; BBC1, 1.50pm

ARTS BRITISH ACADEMY TELEVISION AWARDS

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett host the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Among the acting nominees are Brian Cox (Succession), Steve Coogan (The Reckoning) and Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), while shows including The Gold, Big Boys and Slow Horses are expected to do well. BBC1, 7pm

DRAMA THE RESPONDER

Once again, Chris and Rachel are up to their necks in trouble, this time from a drug dealer. Chris decides to pay him off by carrying out another drug-related crime – you just know that’s something he’ll regret. BBC1, 9pm

TRAVEL ROB AND RYLAN’S GRAND TOUR

Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder, below, are the latest celebrity friends to land a travelogue. They’re embarking on their own version of the Grand Tour, which originally involved upper-class young men learning about culture during a European break. They begin on the canals of Venice. BBC2, 9pm

HISTORY THE LOST SCROLLS OF POMPEII: NEW REVELATION

Alice Roberts hosts a documentary showcasing how computer scientist Brent Seales has been using groundbreaking technology, including artificial intelligence, to decipher fragile ancient scrolls without the risk of damage. Channel 5, 9pm

Monday

DOCUMENTARY THE JENNINGS VS ALZHEIMER’S

There was a time when scientists didn’t believe that Alzheimer’s could be hereditary, but that changed after Carol Jennings urged experts to test her own family after several members were all diagnosed with the disease in a short space of time. Carol died in March after being cared for by her husband Stuart, and BBC2’s programme follows their children, Emily and John, while they ponder being tested for the early-onset gene, just as two new drugs are about to be licensed in the UK. BBC2, 9pm

ENTERTAINMENT THE FORTUNE HOTEL

Stephen Mangan hosts a new game show that’s a sort of cross between The Traitors and Deal Or No Deal. During a trip to the Caribbean, ten pairs of contestants must figure out which of them is holding a briefcase containing an early check-out card, and whose has £250,000 in cash inside. Expect plenty of underhand shenanigans. Monday-Thursday, ITV1, 9pm. See cover story, p1

QUIZ CELEBRITY POPMASTER TV

A new run of the popular music quiz is preceded by two celebrity editions. This one sees Ken Bruce test the knowledge of singers Toyah Willcox, above, and Kimberly Wyatt, actors Richard Blackwood and Sally Lindsay, and DJ MistaJam. Monday & Tuesday, More4, 9pm

HEALTH ME AND THE VOICE IN MY HEAD

A decade ago, former Hollyoaks star Joe Tracini (son of comedian Joe Pasquale) was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. He’s since been open about his mental health struggles, which have included addiction, suicide attempts and panic attacks. Now he’s going to try to get to the root of the issue, which he hopes will help him get his career back on track. Channel 4, 10pm

DOCUMENTARY ABUSED BY MUM: THE RUBY FRANKE SCANDAL

The American influencer gained followers with her vlogs about her family life. However, in February this year she was jailed after disturbing facts about her parenting style, particularly the disciplining of her children, came to light. Here we learn more about Franke’s rise to fame and shocking fall from grace. Channel 5, 10pm

Tuesday

SPORT LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE

Will Erling Haaland, above, add to his goal tally when Manchester City visit Spurs (k.o. 8pm)? City are edging closer to the title, and a win in north London tonight would certainly put a dent in Arsenal’s dream of lifting the trophy. Live SPFL sees Rangers entertain Dundee at Ibrox (k.o. 7.30pm). Sky Sports Main Event, 7pm; Sky Sports Football, 6.30pm

HEALTH BETTER OFF DEAD?

As the debate surrounding assisted suicide continues, actress and activist Liz Carr is worried that allowing doctors to help the terminally ill die may result in disabled people feeling cornered into making a tragic decision. Here she meets people both for and against new legislation, and finds out how the issue has been treated in other countries. BBC1, 9pm

DRAMA THE GATHERING

New thought-provoking, six-part drama shining a light on parenting teenagers and the impact social media has on their lives. At its centre is a vicious attack on a young gymnast, which the mother of her rival for a place on Team GB uses as a chance to further her daughter’s ambitions. Vinette Robinson and Warren Brown are among the familiar faces involved, but it’s the unknowns playing the teens who steal the limelight. Tuesday & Wednesday, Channel 4, 9pm

TRAVEL HOLIDAYING IN THE 70S: WISH YOU WERE HERE

The concluding programme profiles Freddie Laker, the British entrepreneur who launched his own airline in 1966. A decade later, his cut-price fares had enabled many families to venture abroad for the first time, with his flights to America for only £59 proving hugely popular. Unfortunately, the big boys didn’t like Laker’s success, and as we see, it wasn’t long before he was grounded for ever. Channel 5, 9pm

DRAMA TOKYO VICE

The drama inspired by the real-life adventures of Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort, left), the first US journalist to work for a Japanese newspaper, returns with a double bill. It begins as Jake and Detective Katagiri examine a tape that seems to reveal what has happened to missing club owner Polina. BBC1, 10.40pm & 11.40pm; Scotland, 11.10pm & 12.10am; Wales and Northern Ireland, 11.40pm & 12.40am

Wednesday

SPORT LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United take on Newcastle United with both sides still trying to secure a place in Europe next season (k.o. 8pm). With just one more league game to go for each side on Sunday, who will come out on top at Old Trafford? Live SPFL sees title-chasing Celtic travel to Kilmarnock (k.o. 7.30pm) Sky Sports Main Event, 7.30pm; Sky Sports Football, 6.30pm

REALITY RACE ACROSS THE WORLD

The four remaining teams leave Thailand and embark on a 1,200-mile journey across Malaysia to the sixth checkpoint on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Siblings James and Betty find it hard to tear themselves away from the delights of Koh Phi Phi, while mother and daughter Eugenie and Isabel are behind and prioritise boosting their budget. BBC1, 9pm

DOCUMENTARY CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS

We’re back at Barnsley Hospital where doctor Jake Mullen, below, and a team of nurses have been alerted to an 86-yearold screaming in pain in the car park. Meanwhile, paramedics are blue-lighting in a 54-year-old who’s had seizures at home. Although Paul now appears well, there are too many red flags for the team not to assess him properly. Channel 5, 9pm

COMEDY INSIDE NO 9

Psychotherapist Blake saves a man from leaping to his death from a bridge. Soaked through and seemingly in need of a hot drink and someone to talk to, the stranger is invited to Blake’s remote house in the middle of nowhere. But is that really a good idea? Eleanor Kirby and Ethan JosephRobert guest-star. BBC2, 10pm

DRAMA THE KING

The Italian prison drama returns with Bruno Testori (Luca Zingaretti) reinstated as director after the charges against him are dropped. But there’s a catch – he has to try and wangle information out of a prisoner who is accused of murder. Sky Atlantic, 10.10pm &

11.10pm

Thursday SPORT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

Rory McIlroy, above, returns to the site of his last Major triumph ten years ago, as the PGA Championship tees off at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. World No1 Scottie Scheffler won his second Green Jacket at The Masters last month and will enter the PGA as favourite. Sky Sports

Main Event, from 1pm

REPORT COCA-COLA’S DIRTY SECRET: DISPATCHES

The Coca-Cola Company sells two billion each of its plastic bottles and cans of drinks every year in the UK alone. As a result, Coke plays a huge role in the global problem of plastic pollution. Reporter Ellie Flynn looks at its policies in regard to recycled plastic and water sustainability and addresses the world’s thirst for fizzy drinks. Channel 4, 8pm

REPORT KIDS IN POVERTY: BRITAIN’S SHAME – TONIGHT

There are more than four million children living in poverty in Britain, the highest number for 20 years.

ITV’s programme hears from struggling families and the schools stepping in to support them. It also features an interview with Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, who talks about growing up with severe financial problems. ITV1, 8.30pm, Scotland & Ulster, 10.45pm.

COMEDY MURDER, THEY HOPE

En route to their wedding, Terry and Gemma (Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson, below) stop off at a couples retreat, where there have been death threats. And it’s not just camp leaders Sandra (Vicki Pepperdine) and Neil (Ramon Tikaram) who are raising suspicions – the other couples, including political fanatics Aaron (Hugh Dennis) and Diana (Tamzin Outhwaite), are acting strangely. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman (Claire Skinner) is

lurking in the shadows. BBC2, 9pm

MOTORING RICHARD HAMMOND’S WORKSHOP

The ex-Top Gear host begins a new run by restoring a 1947 Delahaye sports car belonging to Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron. But can Hammond find the original paint to finish the job? Quest, 9pm

Friday

FILM MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3

Toula (writer, director and star Nia Vardalos, right) and the Portokalos family head to sun-kissed Greece for a reunion. While Toula and Ian enjoy the nostalgia and sightseeing, a romance develops between daughter Paris and Aunt Voula’s assistant Aristotle. Sky Cinema Premiere, 12.35pm & 8pm

GARDENING GARDENERS’ WORLD

It’s a busy time of the year for Monty Don, below. As well as moving his tender succulents outdoors and planting his new cut flower beds, he is also on a mission to grow Himalayan poppies in a shady border. Meanwhile, Adam Frost meets a Leicestershire couple who have created a garden featuring a yearround display of bulbs, tubers and corms, and Frances Tophill visits the gardens at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire. BBC2, 8pm (not Wales)

TRAVEL THE BIG STEAM ADVENTURE

John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton head to Dorset. After climbing aboard a restored Victorian train they drive up and down rolling hills to Kimmeridge Bay. Later, they board nine-ton bus Puffing Billy and walk along Chesil Beach before arriving at Portland Bill Lighthouse. Channel 5, 8pm

DOCUMENTARY HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

A visit to Cliveden House in Berkshire, an Italianate villa once owned by Nancy Astor, which is home to a number of fascinating objects, including a portrait of Astor by John Singer Sargent. There’s also an insight into the restoration of the exterior of Polesden Lacey in Surrey. BBC2, 9pm; Wales, 9.30pm

TRAVEL SUE PERKINS: LOST IN THAILAND

The comedian heads to Phuket, the country’s largest island. Making her diving debut in the Andaman Sea, she learns how destructive humans can be to the fragile coral reefs. Perkins also helps with a spot of gibbon matchmaking at a local wildlife sanctuary. Channel 5, 9pm

Saturday

SPORT LIVE BOXING

There are plenty of bouts on the undercard first, but let’s face it, the only fight anybody is really bothered about is Tyson Fury’s clash with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Both men are putting their belts on the line, with the victor becoming the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 1999. DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office, from 2.30pm, Sky Sports Box Office, from 4pm

MUSIC ELVIS PRESLEY: ‘68 COMEBACK SPECIAL

There’s a chance to see GI Blues at 1pm, Tales Of Rock ‘N’ Roll: Heartbreak Hotel at 10.35pm and Blue Hawaii at 11.10pm, but the pick of a bunch of Elvis-themed shows and films today is this performance, which marked the return of the King, below, to the stage after a seven-year absence. BBC2, 8.35pm

FILM DOG

Channing Tatum makes his directorial debut with a comedy drama inspired by his love for his own dog. Tatum also stars as a former U.S. Army ranger who agrees to escort a dead colleague’s hound to his funeral before she’s put down. What happens next will probably come as no surprise, but it’s rather touching nevertheless. Ethan Suplee, Jane Adams and Q’orianka Kilcher also appear. Channel 4, 9pm

DRAMA REBUS

There’s no sign of Ken Stott or John Hannah in BBC1’s new take on author Ian Rankin’s beloved Edinburgh police detective. Instead, it features a younger version of the character (Richard Rankin, no relation to the author) and takes us back to when Rebus was a detective sergeant. He’s still tackling terrible crimes, including a personal one involving his brother Michael, who’s become embroiled in something dodgy after struggling to make ends meet after leaving the military. BBC1, 9.25pm

MUSIC LATER... WITH JOOLS HOLLAND

Elbow’s Guy Garvey joins the piano man on his Radio 3 show at midday before appearing alongside his bandmates to promote their tenth studio album, Audio Vertigo. Actress Samantha Morton also drops by, having taken her first steps into the music world with the forthcoming LP Daffodils & Dirt. Plus there are performances from Bristol rockers Idles, U.S. country star Lainey Wilson and singer-songwriter Myles Smith. BBC2, 9.50pm