A truncated Square Eyes this week, as here at TV Today Towers we’re still trying to get over the shock that Holby Blue has just been recommisioned. Sorry.
Glastonbury (All weekend BBC2/BBC3)
Starting at 7pm on BBC3 and then 8pm on BBC2, Auntie stops in at the annual mud bath to see which bands are wowing the campers on stage in Somerset. The coverage is usually pretty good, and some would argue it’s the best way to experience the event. Or not.
NCIS (Friday 9pm, Five)
Often dismissed as an also ran in the US drama stakes, NCIS is worth a look when there’s not much else on – much like tonight. Tonight’s season finale sees Gibbs (St Elsewhere legend Mark Harmon) waking up from his coma in time to foil a terrorist plot. It’s not quite up there with CSI, but it’s enjoyable enough fare. And hey, it’s got David McCallum in it, so hurrah for Brit actors still working in Hollywood!
The Rise and Fall of Tony Blair (Saturday 7pm, C4)
The inevitable documentary about the political highS and lows of our most recent premier. Quite how history is going to remember Tony Blair is unclear, but the first part of this mammoth examination is a good place to start.
Doctor Who (Saturday 7.15pm, BBC1)
A bonkers, brilliant beginning of the end for the third series of Doctor Who. It’s been a great ride, but we still have on episode to go after this, so enjoy. The Master becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain and brings the alien Toclafane to earth. But where is the Doctor?
Jekyll (Saturday 9.00pm, BBC1)
Episode 2 sees this new drama from Steven Moffatt build a much-more satisfying aura about itself, even if some of the performances let down the clever and tricksy script. James Nesbitt shines as Hyde and feels much more settled into the material.
Saving Planet Earth (Sunday 7pm, BBC1)
More sumptuous wildlife footage in the company of Sir David Attenborough. This feels like a natural progression from Planet Earth as he’s now considering the impact of man in the face of nature. Less welcome are the various celebrities who will be highlighting the plight of endangered species throughout the week at 7pm, which just feels mawkish.
News Knight with Sir Trevor McDonald (Sunday 10pm, ITV1)
Worth it for the title alone, this satirical look back at the last seven days in the company of Sir Trev might actually be quite good fun. Marcus Brigstocke is on hand to help out.
