SATURDAY
ABBA Night
BBC2, from 8.35pm
A treat for fans of the Swedish foursome – an evening of ABBA-mania! It serves as a welcome celebration of the 50th anniversary of the group first hitting the UK singles chart with their number one smash hit Waterloo. The highlight of the evening is the new documentary When ABBA Came To Britain, which focuses on the magical period that Benny, Frida, Agnetha and Björn spent in the UK from 1974 to 1982.
SUNDAY
The Hilton: Park Lane
Channel 5, 9pm
Park Lane’s Hilton is one of the capital’s most exclusive hotels, and the show must always go on – even in the middle of a multi-million-pound renovation. And staff really have their hands full as they prepare for an influx of guests, including three Heads Of State, in the run-up to the Coronation. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the logistics, and how best laid plans can go awry – just ask Head Chef Mark and his team.
MONDAY
Meet The Roman Emperor With Mary Beard
BBC2, 9pm
Historian Mary Beard presents this cheerful whistlestop guide to the rulers of ancient Rome, and concludes that absolute power went hand-in-hand with absolute paranoia. As it wasn’t uncommon for the emperor to meet a sticky end (often at the hands of those closest to him), perhaps that’s not surprising! We also get a glimpse of what his daily life was like, as Mary ponders what really went on inside the palace’s walls…
TUESDAY
Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifier
ITV1, 7pm
Reigning Euro champions England face a tricky qualifier against the Republic Of Ireland in Dublin. The two sides have only played one another competitively four times, with the Lionesses scoring a total of 17 goals to Ireland’s zero. However, since the most recent meeting was way back in 1986, these stats mean very little. There’s no doubt that Lauren Hemp and England start out as favourites, but can the Irish cause an upset?
WEDNESDAY
The Repair Shop
BBC1, 8pm
Cobbler Dean works his magic on a tiny pair of cowboy boots bought as a gift for his nephew by noted drummer Roger Pope, who before his death in 2013 worked with the likes of Elton John. Kirsten faces her biggest challenge yet when a smashed Murano glass lamp arrives. And specialist restorer Julyan Wallis pulls some strings to get a treasured Saz, a traditional Turkish musical instrument with a poignant history, back into shape.
THURSDAY
The Apprentice
BBC1, 9pm
We admit we’ve drifted away from Lord Sugar’s HR quest in the last year or so… but tonight’s episode remains a must. And that’s because, of course, it’s the dreaded interviews round. Expect to see CVs shredded, hyperbole pole-axed and ambitions exploded. The fearsome Cerberuses guarding Alan’s investment are the familiar foursome of Claude Littner, Linda Plant, Claudine Collins and Mike Soutar. Lie at your peril…
FRIDAY
Late Night Lycett
Channel 4, 10pm
The comic returns to Birmingham for more mayhem, celebrating the city and all its diversity. Once again, he’ll be joined by local heroes, LGBTQ+ icons and celebrity guests. ‘The first series was the most fun I’ve ever had making TV,’ says Joe. ‘I can’t wait to go bigger and wilder in series two.’ Quite how much bigger remains to be seen – especially as Joe gave away his own car as a prize in the first series! How will he top that?