TV Guide 4seven Thursday

Critically ill dialysis patient Gillian desperately needs fluids, so the East Anglian Air Ambulance crew must make a tough decision. In Canvey Island, the medics take over the breathing of motorcyclist Sol who is bleeding from his ear. In Luton, Essex and Herts Air Ambulance help 16-year-old Idris who has a head and leg injury after a collision with a car. In Norwich, Martin has fallen from a ladder and has a nasty open ankle fracture

Japan is often portrayed as a modern utopia, but beneath its polished exterior, one of the world's oldest populations is reaching a breaking point. As traditional multi-generational families break down, millions of elderly people are being left in isolation and poverty - with many turning to petty theft to survive. As Japanese prisons become retirement homes for a growing number of elderly convicts, Krishnan Guru-Murthy investigates this geriatric crime wave gripping the country

George is in Wirral to help retired couple Charles and Ian, who are finally getting round to a complete redesign of their Edwardian home. But will they agree to his radical changes or are they too set in their ways? George also tackles an 1850s country house in Surrey which has accrued some bizarre additions over the years, including a 1970s MDF staircase, a baronial fireplace and a random room that contains nothing but the fuse box

The Bakers are greeted by the Duchess of Northumberland on a visit to Alnwick Castle, where Matt is granted special access to the records tower, which holds precious documents detailing its role in major historical events. Janice follows in the footsteps of the castle's archers of old, trying her hand with a bow and arrow in the grounds, and the family meet the Duke's official piper for the ultimate lesson on the ancient Northumbrian pipes

In northern Italy, ambitious pair Kevin and Laura battle against the odds to finish their tricky renovations in time for the arrival of their first retreat guests. In Spain, cameras are back with B&B owners Kirsty and Simon as they try to extend their season. Meanwhile, new parents Vicky and Aurelian rise to the challenge as they open a bakery in France

Sophie and Damon Rodriguez help Chichester retirees Jill and Dene find the perfect balance of comfort and outdoor living in Alicante. In Murcia, Darren and Natalie Brown hunt for a spacious villa for Brighton couple Paul and Bobbie and their family

Laura Hamilton draws upon all her property expertise to find Marianne and Anthony from West Yorkshire their perfect holiday home in the Axarquíaregion of southern Spain. The couple have never been to this area before but love the look of its traditional inland towns and villages. They have a budget of £50,000 and Laura has five great options lined up, but will any of them be the property of Marianne and Anthony's dreams?

Leah Charles-King helps Jenny from Chingford, east London, buy a property in San Antonio on the Balearic island of Ibiza. With a £250,000 budget at her disposal, Jenny is looking for a two-bedroom apartment close to the beach. Coming along to help with the search is her good friend Baz, so Leah has to people to impress with the five options she lines up

DIY novices Lionel and Claire tackle a luxury en-suite. Alison and Zion deal with gaping ceilings as they rebuild a top-floor apartment. Tim and Sasha prepare for not one but two huge weddings

In Waterbeach, Cambridgshire, Amber and Martin Brammah needed help with their three-bed semi. Amber, who owns her own fitness company and runs classes from home, was firmly Team List It. She wanted a bigger, brighter space for her clients and a more family-friendly layout in the rest of the house. Principal ecologist Martin was very much Team Love It. He liked his five-minute commute to work and believed that Kirstie could formulate a plan to transform their home. In one of the most turbulent builds ever, did Kirstie pull it out of the bag?

The competition heads to south-east London, where first to host is 25-year-old online journalist Leah, who hopes her Mediterranean feast of mixed-mezze and lamb kleftiko will win her the £1,000 cash prize. Other contestants include art events organiser Gina, Italian personal trainer Vincenzo and pub manager Josh

Personal trainer Vincenzo hosts the second night in south-east London, where he hopes to impress his guests with traditional recipes handed down through his Italian family and a spot of salsa dancing. The guests also engage in some dicey debating - ensuring there is never a dull moment to the party

Bar manager Josh presents the third dinner party in south-east London, and hopes to wow his guests with a menu inspired by beer. However, they may not be too impressed to find their host's favourite tipple featuring in every course. Josh also cuts corners in the kitchen and tries to hide the fact he has had part of his main meal delivered

The no-nonsense chef sets out to help restaurants in need - by spying on them using a state-of-the-art surveillance system and with the help of a mole on the inside. For his first mission, he gains a 360-degree view of Parthenon, a family run Greek restaurant in Washington, DC. It was once a pillar of the community but its decor, utilities and hygiene are severely lacking. Gordon sets out to give owner Pete the tools he needs to improve the eatery so he can hand over the reins to his son

Gordon visits the Italian bistro Caffe Boa, where he exposes the toxic working relationship between husband-and-wife owners Patrick and Jenny. Can he change Patrick's ways to save his business - and his marriage?

Paul travels the French Riviera by train, taking control of a steam engine on the Pine Cone line, and stopping off to ride a historic Solex motor-bicycle and visit France's 'other' D-Day landing site. He rides along the coast from Nice and in the cab of millionaire businessman Paul Ricard's private line, and takes in the beauty of the flamingos and bulls of Provence

After a fall down the stairs leaves painter and decorator Mick with a possible bleed on the brain, the Thames Valley Air Ambulance crew take over his breathing to give him the best chance of survival. The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance team administer ketamine to Don, a motorcyclist with a broken leg and severely deformed wrist. Plus, Doreen needs help after being trampled by a foal