Brodie Millichap previews this week’s TV highlights…
Five Picks of the Week
Rory McGrath’s Pub Dig: Tuesday 8pm, Channel 5.
In the first of the new series, Rory McGrath explore some of Britain’s oldest pubs in the hope of finding archaeological goods. We begin by visiting the Command House in Chatham, Kent.
The Undateables (pictured): Tuesday 9pm, Channel 4.
First of a three-part documentary following people with restrictive health conditions, as they search for romance and love. The group uses a dating agency to try and change their luck, but will they all be lucky in love?
The Apprentice: Wednesday 9pm, BBC1.
This week sees the boys and girls mixed up as they are set the task to produce and sell their own flavours of condiments. One team decides on a ketchup, while the other goes down the route of producing a chilli chutney.
Fraud Squad: Thursday 9pm, ITV1.
Detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan police forces help to show you how you can stop getting ripped off. This week they show how criminal gangs steal your bank account details and how they are making millions by cloning cards at cashpoints.
Benidorm: Friday 9pm, ITV1.
In the last of the series Donald is put one edge by the sudden arrival of an ex-prison mate and he turns to Sir Henry for advice and guidance. Meanwhile Joyce has her sights set on that fourth star for her hotel when an anonymous inspector shows up. But is all as it seems?
Soap Watch:
In Coronation Street, Stella kicks Karl out when the extent of his gambling addiction comes out this week. Fuelled by the addiction, Karl stages a robbery at the Rovers so he can steal the takings. However, luck is certainly not on his side when he blows all the money at the casino. It’s not long until a bailiff turns up leaving Stella horrified at the extent of Karl’s debts and that there’s a chance she may lose the Rovers. Angry and frustrated, Stella kicks Karl out, calling him a “pathetic, lying scumbag”.
Eastenders sees Roxy Mitchell eyeing up married man Alfie Moon this week. Emotionally upset, Roxy seeks solace in Alfie who gives her a reassuring cuddle. At this sudden moment, Roxy realises that she fancies Alfie.
Emmerdale sees Aaron make an emotional exit from the village as he admits to starting the fire that almost killed Cain in order to save his friend Adam from jail. Expect to see a lot of heartbreaks over his brave decision as the tears flow.