SATURDAY
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
ITV1, 7pm
Make the most of the return of this family favourite, which marks its 20th series, as it will be the last for a while – the boys are taking a break. Highlights in this live launch show include a new Little Ant & Dec, Stephen Merchant as the Guest Announcer, a hilarious Simon Cowell Undercover and a special End of the Show Show with Becky Hill and Urban Theory. Watch out, too, for nostalgic favourite moments from past series.
SUNDAY
Secret World Of Sound With David Attenborough
Sky Nature/Showcase, 8pm
Sound takes centre-stage in this series, which explores how animals hear and produce sound, and how it influences their lives. High-definition cameras and cutting-edge audio technology reveal a new understanding of animal behaviour. Eavesdrop on lions and hyenas battling in the dark using noise, explore how an odd fish baffled residents with its eerie hum, and how starlings have mastered the art of mimicry to remarkable effect.
MONDAY
G’wed
ITV2, 10pm
Liverpool in all its funny, sweary glory as we follow a group of ordinary kids navigating school while tackling big issues, like grief, sex, diversity and class. Tonight, new boy Christopher (Jake Kenny-Bryne) is a bit of a fish out of water on his first day in school.
TUESDAY
New Model Agency
Channel 4, 10pm
This series which debuted on Channel 4 Streaming last week goes behind the scenes at Zebedee Talent – a modelling agency that champions inclusivity. We follow a group of diverse hopefuls as they bid for a catwalk gig during London Fashion Week, and meet the agency’s more established talents. Tonight, Zebedee’s star model Jasroop lands a magazine shoot in Venice, but things go awry when she arrives in the Italian city.
WEDNESDAY
Shop Smart, Save Money
Channel 5, 7pm
The show that helps you seek out the best deals returns for a second series, with veteran broadcaster Gaby Roslin joining the presenting line-up. If you enjoy a trip to the cinema to see the latest big-screen blockbusters then Ortis Deley and Gaby have got tips to keep the cost down, from cheap tickets to recreating the experience at home. The team also tackle dishwashers, home insurance and lawnmowers.
THURSDAY
The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles
Channel 5, 9pm
It’s less planes, trains and automobiles and more Harleys, helicopters and heart-stopping moments – like throwing the first pitch at a ceremonial baseball game – as Nick wends his way along the Mississippi River exploring the Deep South. And when he’s not tasting authentic Lakota fare, he’s water-skiing, exploring celebrated local author Mark Twain, or taking a sobering look at the river’s long and agonising links to slavery.
FRIDAY
Eurovision: Graham Meets Olly, followed by The Big Eurovision Party
BBC1, 10.40pm and BBC1, 10.55pm
Lots of Eurovision stuff around today and the contest isn’t even on until May. Tonight, Graham Norton, our Mr Eurovision, meets the man who’ll be representing us in Malmö, Sweden, this year, and on whom all UK hopes are pinned – Olly Alexander. Last year was a washout for the UK after Sam Ryder had done so well the year before, so maybe this universally popular popinjay can bring home the bacon? Let’s see…
And then, hardcore Eurovision aficionados will love the nostalgia on offer tonight, as some famous names celebrate the contest’s legacy by giving us an encore of their classic songs. Among those performing from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam are Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst, who tasted triumph in 2014 with the dramatic Rise Like A Phoenix. Meanwhile, Rylan Clark is on hand to interview the stars backstage.