TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
PROFESSOR T Tonight, ITV, 9pm
A jeweller, carrying a bag of valuable diamonds, is run down in the street.
However, the police suspect there could be more to the incident than just a hit-and-run and visit his family.
Professor T then becomes embroiled in a hostage situation before Jasper’s old flame Christina Brand reveals all is not well with her marriage. With them now working closely together, could they soon rekindle what they once had?
COME DINE WITH ME
Tomorrow, Channel 4, 5pm
The award-winning reality series returns for a new run, as five contestants from in and around Basingstoke host dinner parties.
First up, is marketing manager and maths enthusiast Nicole.
She is hoping to wow her guests with a culinary nod to her roots and is throwing in a disco for good measure. Her foodie journey takes us from Lebanon back to the UK via the Caribbean. But will it impress her guests?
WRITE AROUND THE WORLD WITH RICHARD E GRANT Tuesday, BBC4, 9pm
In each episode of this new series, the actor really chooses a reading list of five or six books from different periods and genres, then explores the culture, history and landscape of the places in which they are set and their author came from.
His first journey takes him to southern Italy, where he samples the sights and sounds of Naples, Pompeii,
Positano and Matera.
FAKE OR FORTUNE? Wednesday, BBC1, 9pm
In 1999, Jon Swihart paid more than £6,000 for a small oil painting of a man praying in a mosque. The work had once been attributed to the 19th-century French artist Jean-Leon Gerome, who was a leading figure in the Orientalist genre of painting, but by the time of the auction it had been downgraded by leading authority Prof Gerald Ackerman and was listed as ‘Circle of Gerome’.
However, Jon is convinced it’s the genuine article – and if he’s right, it could be worth as much as £100,000.
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould take up the case, but while they find some promising evidence, they also come across a damning letter by
Ackerman, while the cultural and historical details in the painting itself could raise more questions than answers.
MY CORNWALL WITH FERN BRITTON Thursday, Channel 5, 8pm
She may have been born in London, but Cornwall has always had a special place in Fern Britton’s heart. She first fell in love with the county as a child during a holiday to Looe, so where better to start this two-part
documentary exploring just what makes the region so special?
There will be trips to the beach, but Fern is also hoping to look beyond the bucket and spades to find out more about how Cornwall became such a unique place, with its own language, culture, traditions and ancient myths.
KING GARY Friday, BBC1, 9.30pm
The sitcom continues as Gary takes Teddy to the driving range to teach him a few golfing basics, only to discover that the boy is a natural.
It isn’t long before Gary and his dad decide Teddy will be a sporting superstar – and his path to glory begins with a local tournament.
Unfortunately, the competition clashes with Teddy’s spelling bee, and ‘Daddy Caddy’ Gary knows what he thinks should take priority.
Meanwhile, Denise wants Terri to sit down with her so they can organise the forthcoming big day.
However, Terri has other ideas.
MICHAEL McINTYRE’S THE WHEEL Saturday, BBC1, 8.30pm
The comedian hosts the game show in which contestants take on a colossal spinning wheel and answer questions in the hope of securing a cash prize – assisted by a panel of celebrities. Guests are TV presenter Sue Perkins, antiques expert David Dickinson, broadcasters Steph McGovern and Robert Peston, YouTuber Daz Games, Strictly’s Johannes Radebe and former footballer Dion Dublin.