TV Guide Yesterday Thursday

Lucy Worsley investigates how George III's mental illness changed Britain, uncovering royal papers and exploring how the attempt on the king's life by a mentally ill subject transformed psychiatry forever

Following in the footsteps of early 20th-century travellers, Michael Portillo uses his 1913 copy of Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Switzerland, which was a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins in Basel, travels east to visit the industrial regions of Zurich and learns about the engineering feats needed to thread the rail network through the Alps. He takes in the striking beauty of Lake Lucerne, before ending with an ascent by train to Europe's highest station at Jungfraujoch

Michael Portillo uses his 1913 copy of Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Holland and Belgium, before travelling to the French sector of the Western Front. He ends his journey in the Forest of Compiegne in northern France to hear how the First World War armistice was signed in a railway carriage

Laurence Olivier narrates the story of the D-Day landings in June 1944, when the Allies launched the biggest ever amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Although both sides suffered heavy casualties, it proved to be the turning point in the war against Germany

Fiona Bruce presents the show from Roundhay Park, Leeds, where highlights include a rare Alfred Wallis painting, an unusual Fairyland Lustre bowl, and a cap made from celebrated racehorse Red Rum's hair. Fiona also explores the local history of high street chain Marks and Spencer when she sees some relics from the archives, whilst Joanna Hardy challenges her to spot the difference between a real diamond and a fake

Laurence Olivier narrates the story of the D-Day landings in June 1944, when the Allies launched the biggest ever amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy. Although both sides suffered heavy casualties, it proved to be the turning point in the war against Germany

Jimmy considers whether his prawn trawler Amity should ride out a storm or head for port, and the pressure builds on the Ocean Venture skipper as the boat struggles to find haddock. The crew members depend on their catch making a profit, and a haul of cut-price coley will only cover the trip's costs