michael palin nigeria
9pm, Channel 5
Palin is in the final week of her 1,300-mile journey across Nigeria, heading south to Benin City. As soon as he arrived, a local woman spoke of her strong feelings about the statue there, which reminded him of the British army’s burning of the city in 1897. Thousands of bronze artefacts were also removed and are still on display in the British Museum. The city wants their return. Afterwards, have some jollof rice for lunch and have time to reflect. Holly Richardson
Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters
8pm, BBC One
This final interior showdown pits concrete fanboy Matt against colorful maximalist Roisin. Their task is to renovate the entire holiday lodge on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, paying homage to his 300-year history of the magnificent Oxfordshire mansion. But has Roisin really learned how to hold back? And can Brutalist Matt make concessions for comfort? Ellen E. Jones
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond
8pm, ITV1
A hapless pug with a never-ending illness and a German shepherd scared of his own shadow are given a big hug by Alison Hammond in Battersea this week. She also helps train a fussy puppy who needs some lessons in manners. Human Resources Department
Aldi’s next big thing
8pm, Channel 4
Another group of artisan food producers are competing for two parallel prizes. Nominally, they aim to have Aldi stock their products nationwide, but anyone with ingredients that look great on TV can brace themselves for a flood of online orders. Some of the suggestions here include Philippine banana ketchup, kebab marinade, and jackfruit instant meal. jack seal
dinosaur
9pm, BBC Three
Ashley Story stars as the prickly but lovable Nina, who ends up going on a date with a hot drinks vendor. She has one problem. It is Evie’s wedding that will conflict with her dress fitting if the group mutes her chat. A series of minor disasters and jokes about paleontologists provide charming comedy. Hannah Verdier
Mel Giedroyc: The Unforgiven
10pm, Dave
This week, three celebrities – reality TV star Jamie Laing, comedian Ferne Brady and actor Jordan Stevens – confessed to unforgivable moments. There are anecdotes about inadequate sex education, a fight with former children’s TV presenter Lizzo Mzimba, and multiple run-ins with police. Human Resources Department
