Wild Isles (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 9th April 2023)
Ocean. Series 1, episode 5. David Attenborough introduces the colourful underwater world of Britain and Ireland’s oceans, including thousands of grey seals congregating on the Norfolk shoreline to give birth. Rich beds of sea grass act as important carbon storage areas, as well as providing home for seahorses, while on the shallow seabed, the spider crab undergoes a mass migration of epic scale.
For the Love of Paul O’Grady (ITV/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 9th April 2023)
A tribute to the late presenter, comedian and chat-show host, whose unexpected death at the age of 67 prompted a flood of tributes from viewers, his entertainment colleagues and even Camilla, Queen Consort. This special celebratory film features highlights from his incredible career and interviews with those who knew him best.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 12th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
The teams set off for checkpoint four – the remote outpost of Churchill that is only accessible by a twice-weekly train and where polar bears can outnumber people. One team make their first major mistake of the race trying to get to Calgary – they’ll need to make a race-changing decision to get to the train in time. Another pair encounter a family of missionaries who make them question their reasons for running the race. And one contestant gets more than they bargained for when a bear blocks their path to the train, putting their race in jeopardy.
Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 14th April 2023)
Host Joe Lycett looks back at the biggest news stories, ropes his guests into games and sketches, and offers audience members the chance to win – his own possessions. Plus, he catches up with celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film in a lively chat show, direct from Birmingham.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.