TV Guide Yesterday Saturday

Simon Reeve uncovers extraordinary stories and experiences the diverse collection of cultures located in the southern tropics. The first leg of his journey sees the globe-trotting presenter cross the sweeping vistas of Namibia and Botswana, where he witnesses the vestiges of German colonisation in Swakopmund and searches for the Bushmen of the Kalahari desert

Michael begins his latest journey in the sailing town of Lymington, where he makes a life-saving discovery. The route takes him through the Dorchester countryside, where he discovers how the introduction of the railway inspired Thomas Hardy. He tries his hand at carpet-making in Axminster and concludes his journey in Exmouth, where he learns about the work of forgotten Victorian landscape artist Francis Danby

In Plymouth, Michael Portillo finds out about the Royal Navy's fighting spirit and mixes his own blend of 'ruin'. Then, crossing into Cornwall, he learns about the last bridge to be built by renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. By Tre, Pol and Pen, the ex-politician comes to know Cornishmen and how to prepare the perfect pasty. This leg of his journey ends in a small village, which in Victorian times became a hub of global communications

Michael Portillo sets out from Birmingham on the first leg of a trip to Dartmoor, and a visit to the city's town hall reveals a magnificent organ and the location for a celebrated music festival. Travelling south to Kidderminster, he works in a Royal Mail sorting office and discovers more about great postal innovator Rowland Hill, before he ending his journey in Worcester, where he learns about the origins of the British Medical Association

Michael Portillo travels from Redditch to Gloucester, beginning with a look back to Victorian times at a needle manufactory. He also learns how to make Gloucester cheese and joins the Gloucester Choral Society in a rendition of Jerusalem

As Michelle makes arrangements to send a microfilm to England by homing pigeon, Herr Flick captures Yvette and Mimi in order to gain access to the cafe to search for the painting of the Fallen Madonna. However, the town's annual Fishmongers' Parade proves a hindrance for all concerned. Gordon Kaye and Kirsten Cooke star

Fact-based historical drama about the mounting conflicts facing TE Lawrence as he struggles to outwit the imperial forces in the aftermath of his victory over the Turks. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Alexander Siddig, Denis Quilley and Paul Freeman