BBC Two TV Guide

A look at how, meticulous and methodical, Big John engineered his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it was flawless, but as the deadline approached, nothing went according to plan. Two battles unfolded simultaneously - a high-stakes ransom exchange and a desperate race to stop a bomb designed to be unstoppable

Six more home cooks put themselves in the culinary spotlight in the second heat of the week, ready to show judges Anna Haugh and Grace Dent that they have what it takes. The Signature Dish round sees global influences in abundance, with Polish, Mexican and Brazilian flavours making for an exciting tasting, while Grace and Anna set a daunting Classic Recipe test, which requires the cooks to follow a recipe for an egg yolk and ricotta-filled raviolo, served with a sage and mushroom burnt butter

The designers pair up to create uplifting spaces for a homelessness charity in London, tackling an arts and crafts room, a group workshop room, a wellness area and an employment suite. The charity's ambassador, Dara Ó Briain, joins Alan to check in on the designers, before Michelle Ogundehin and guest judge Sophie Robinson critique the spaces

Matty flails as Ning continues to push him. Meanwhile, Leanne and Gary bond, until he pressures her to betray Matty to safeguard her family

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Nicki Chapman helps Carol, who wants a home near the sea in south-west Wales for her and her husband. Accompanied by her son Greg, Carol dreams of a picture-perfect double-fronted house with roses around the door. Can Nicki deliver the property she's after?

Michael Portillo's railway tour through Uzbekistan continues in the lush oasis surrounding the historic city of Samarkand. Here, he uncovers the Central Asian origins of the apple, a fruit that travelled to Europe along the Silk Road. Boarding a high-speed train along the old Trans-Caspian Railway, Michael also hears how the Russians toiled to build this remarkable line through the shifting sands of Uzbekistan's steppe

Clive Myrie heads to Kent, where he meets soon-to-be-grandmother Tracey and suggests to her that borrowing a pet might lower her blood pressure. He explains how spending time with animals has been proven to boost happiness, improve wellbeing and lower the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Ronan completes this leg of his journey along Ireland's Wild Atlantic in County Derry/Londonderry. He walks the 400-year-old walls of the city of Derry/Londonderry with comedian Diona Doherty. He also hits the farm to find out what it takes to be a competitive sheep herder, before heading for the windswept coastline of Castlerock to meet a skilled craft worker who builds traditional coracle boats by hand

The journalist in conversation with people who influence our political thinking about what has shaped theirs

Rick Edwards hosts the game show in which 24 recurring contestants compete for the chance to win £10,000, with a single 'impossible' answer knocking them out for the day

Clive Myrie presents the fifth heat of the classic quiz in which contenders take on the famous black chair under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock in an attempt to become the next Mastermind Champion. Tonight's specialist subjects are Marie Curie, The BBC sitcom Ghosts, Elizabeth Woodville, and Banksy

Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz in which six contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions

A woman living in a one-bedroom flat in London needs more space, so the team turns her tired and unloved courtyard into an extra living area with some clever storage solutions

Part two of two. Liz Bonnin concludes her search for animal intelligence as she encounters grey whales that can display emotions. She also meets Caribbean monkeys able to outwit humans, and communicates with a chimp. The programme also explores the behaviour of Seattle's crows, how bright dogs are capable of learning up to 1,000 words, and why Asian elephants spend hours looking at their reflections in giant mirrors

Michael Aspel and his band of experts value the wares of islanders on Shetland. An enamelled 18th-century glass, a Scottish pearl set in a gold ring and a portrait by celebrated railway artist Terence Cuneo are among the items that catch their eyes

At Tilbury Docks in Essex, antiques experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell search for items to take off to auction. Elizabeth finds a mint toy car collection, and Philip unearths a trench periscope from the First World War. Plus, Paul Martin uncovers the explosive history of Britain's biggest gunpowder factory