TV Guide Yesterday Saturday

Among David Attenborough's life-long passions are birds of paradise, which he has tracked all over the jungles of New Guinea to film their beautiful and often bizarre displays. In this documentary, he examines how and why these creatures have captivated explorers, naturalists, artists, film-makers and even royalty, investigating the myths surrounding their discovery 500 years ago, the latest extraordinary behaviour captured on camera and the science behind their beauty. He also travels to a state-of-the art facility in Qatar that houses the largest breeding group of these birds in the world

Michael Portillo travels though Cumbria, setting sail in a small craft on Lake Windermere with a lifelong devotee of Arthur Ransome's children's books Swallows and Amazons. At Barrow-in-Furness, Michael investigates the mountains of scrap left behind as iron ore was turned into ships, trains and railway tracks, and discovers researchers are exploring how slagbanks could contribute to reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Michael Portillo embarks on the last leg of his railway journey around the north-west coast of England, visiting the childhood home of William Wordsworth in Cockermouth, Cumbria, and ending in Maryport, where the Solway Firth marks the border between England and Scotland

Michael Portillo joins the hunt for dark matter in the deepest mine in Britain in Boulby, North Yorkshire, then visits Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge, which offers high views over the Tees estuary and the Cleveland Hills. At Saltholme, Michael joins the RSPB in a hide to observe a visiting bird of prey

Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien head to a private railway, where Simon converts a lantern to a stylish table and Henry turns a fire extinguisher into a steampunk lamp

The boys in blue prepare to be cross-examined by drug-dealer Harry the Spike's formidable defence counsel. Being on the right side of the law, they presume they've got nothing to fear - but they might be wrong

An asylum-seeker arrives in Gasforth, providing Fowler with the ideal opportunity to test the ethnic tolerance of his officers. Meanwhile, Grim prepares for his initiation into a secret society. Starring Rowan Atkinson and David Haig

The officers have a brush with fame as a BBC TV crew arrives in Gasforth to make a no-holds-barred documentary about the police force, and Fowler unexpectedly gets the chance to tackle a gunman live on air. Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Mark Addy and Mina Anwar

A plumbing crisis hits the station, leaving the women with no choice but to use the men's locker room. Meanwhile, Grim launches a crackdown on drugs, but his well-intentioned efforts may not pay off. Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson and David Haig

The disappearance of an illicit tin of pineapple chunks leaves the inmates horrified that there is a thief in their midst - and for a while, no one is above suspicion. Prison comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale

Godber is feeling dejected after his romantic fortunes take a turn for the worse, so Fletch tries to revive his friend's flagging spirits. However, his cunning plan has one potential drawback - it involves his own daughter. Comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale

Fletcher and the rest of Slade's inmates take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere - and of Barrowclough - with Mackay away on holiday. Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale star