Television

Artsnight: Michael Palin meets Jan Morris One of the nation’s best-loved broadcasters interviews the veteran travel writer and sexchange pioneer as she enters her tenth decade. Sat 8 Oct, BBC2 9pm (30mins).

Reggie Yates: Life and Death in Chicago An investigation into the gun violence plaguing the Windy City. Mon 10 Oct, BBC1 9pm (60mins).

The Great Butterfly Adventure: Africa to Britain with the Painted Lady This fascinating documentary unravels the mysteries of the world’s longest butterfly migration. Mon 10 Oct, BBC4 9pm (90mins).

The Missing The second series of the acclaimed detective drama sees Julien Baptiste (Tcheky Karyo) on the trail of a serial abductor of women. Wed 12 Oct, BBC1 9pm (60mins).

The Story of Skinhead with Don Letts DJ Don Letts explores the history of skinhead culture, whose violent image belies its peaceful origins. Fri 14 Oct, BBC4 9pm (60mins).

Films

The Train (1964) In this gripping war movie, Burt Lancaster plays a railwayman trying to stop a ruthless Nazi officer transporting works of art out of France. Sat 8 Oct, Film4 2.50pm (155mins).

Cabaret (1972) Highly watchable musical set in Germany as the Nazis are rising to power. Michael York, Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey star. Sat 8 Oct, BBC2 10.35pm (115mins).