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A look at the teams who care for two luxurious mansions on the edge of London that have long played a pivotal role in society through the lavish parties and country house weekends they hosted.

Fiona Bruce presents an hour of debate with politicians and members of the public from Aberdeen. On the panel are Stephen Flynn MP, Meghan Gallacher MSP, Anas Sarwar MSP, Alex Salmond and Iain Dale.

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Sean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor travel to the Sharpham Trust, located in the beautiful wilds of South Devon. It's an internationally recognised centre and has been connecting people with nature since 1982.

Michael Portillo reaches England's south coast to continue his exploration of postwar Britain. He begins in Dorset on the Swanage Railway, riding a 1940s steam locomotive on the trail of one of Britain's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.

David and Jay arrive in the fishing village of Portsoy in North East Scotland, where they are visiting the Scottish Traditional Boat Show. Retired doctor Becky shares her passion for basket weaving, and gets some tips from expert basket maker Helen.

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Upholsterer Simion falls in love with a super cool sofa frame, but it pushes him way out of his comfort zone.

The British people are proud of their beef dishes, and the French are too. Steak frites is a national institution, but in Provence, Marcus is expecting something a little different.

As the semi-finals continue, it's down to the remaining six amateurs to stave off the competition. For the chance to be part of a wild experience, the contestants will first need to impress John and Gregg with a dish that turns on the theatrics.

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Jo Coburn and panel discuss the big issues of the day.

Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day.

Clive Myrie asks the questions, which are on Great Britain at the Winter Olympics, `Goodness Gracious Me', Francis I of France and the `High School Musical' trilogy.

Michael Portillo continues his journey exploring England's north east coast. Heading north from Newcastle, he discovers one of Newcastle's trendiest hotspots, Ouseburn, and is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.

In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef, along with young couple Lee and Shelly who, after grabbing the opportunity of a lifetime, took over Lee's parent's cattery business, and began raising Tamworth pigs.

A young Taiwanese pangolin searches for a mate before the breeding season ends. Pangolins are the world's most trafficked animal, so it is crucial he finds a female in time. After facing a large cobra, he reaches the very edge of his known territory.

Sharon Osbourne is open about her less-than idyllic childhood and her remote relationship with her mother, but as Sharon delves into her maternal family history and uncovers the difficult circumstances of her mum's and grandmother's lives, she is moved by what she discovers, from family break-up to a brush with the law.

Paul Martin presents from Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, where hundreds of people turn up with collectibles and treasures they want to take to auction. Antiques experts Adam Partridge and Caroline Hawley uncover a few gems including a silver candlestick and some Coalbrookedale plates, and Paul delves into the Lake District's bobbin industry.

Every day this week, former winners Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Cariad Lloyd, Gareth Malone and Mike Wozniak take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

In Provence, they have created their own signature blend of herbs and put it in pretty much everything: herbes de Provence. With no equivalent in Britain, Marcus wants to create his own simple mix.

On the second leg of their Route 66 adventure, Dave Myers and Si King set out to discover what lies beneath the legend of this iconic road, a journey which takes them through three states. The bikers also visit a roadside museum described as a love letter to Route 66. The current owner, like her father before her, is passionate about keeping the magic of the fabled road alive.

Emotions are running high at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as the medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring the highlights of the garden design awards, while Carol Klein shares the triumphs of the nurseries and growers in the Great Pavilion.

DNA tests help detectives find a rapist who has gone unpunished for nearly 30 years. Plus, they also pursue a man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two schoolgirls in 2002.

To celebrate the Richardsons' move to Hebden Bridge, Lucy decides to stage a huge birthday party for their daughter, Elsie. Jon is initially against the party, but is finally convinced to take part by a family friend.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Kirsty Wark.

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The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.

With Gordievsky's help, Britain identifies Mikhail Gorbachev as a possible new contender for Soviet leader. He could be the ticket to better relations between East and West. However, fragile steps towards diplomacy are threatened by vested interests.

A look at the teams who care for two luxurious mansions on the edge of London that have long played a pivotal role in society through the lavish parties and country house weekends they hosted.

Liz Carr steps away from the spotlight to pursue her passion of debating why she believes we shouldn't legalise assisted suicide. As a long-term campaigner against that change, Liz fears disabled lives will be put at risk if the law is altered.

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Charlie Ross heads to the Peak District and goes underground in search of one of the rarest semi-precious minerals in the world, Blue John. Back on terra firma, he finds out how it's made into exquisite jewellery and ornaments.

In Provence, they have created their own signature blend of herbs and put it in pretty much everything: herbes de Provence. With no equivalent in Britain, Marcus wants to create his own simple mix.

Amid Belfast's thriving food scene, Rick tucks into Filipino-style Sunday lunch. On Northern Ireland's Atlantic coast, he meets an award-winning chef who turns fish offal and underused species such as dog fish into stunning dishes.

The fabulous five now have one shot of making the ultimate leap into Finals Week. The last 20 years have seen vast numbers of inspirational cooks enter the arena, and John and Gregg would like a plate of food inspired by one of them.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

Jo Coburn and panel discuss the big issues of the day.

Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly. However, they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated from the show until the next day.

The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge under the glare of the spotlight and the ticking clock. The subjects are Nell Gwyn, Sylvia Plath, `Still Game' and the island of Sicily.

Michael Portillo explores the wild and rugged coastline of Northumberland by rail. He begins today in Morpeth, where he finds a historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes and discovers how difficult they are to play.

In the beautiful, small town of Axbridge in Somerset, there is a farmers' market that is a lifeline. Two sets of farmers are hoping to make a splash there. There are Jack and Nina, with their farm-produced trout products, and competitive brothers Andy and Tim, who are determined to outsell each other with their rapeseed oils and sauces.

In the forests of western Madagascar, a tiny chameleon emerges from the nest. It is the beginning of one of the strangest of all journeys. Her urge is to climb and reach the high branches where she can hide amongst the leaves.

Intrigued by family stories from his granddad Eddie, former TOWIE star and presenter Mark Wright investigates his dad's side of the family. Discovering Sephardi Jewish ancestry and a master swordsman living in late 17th-century Andalucía, Mark's journey takes him to Spain where he's astonished to finds out how his nine-times great grandfather survived the terror of the Spanish Inquisition.

Paul Martin presents from Norwich cathedral in Norfolk, once home to Benedictine monks, and he also visits the circus. Experts Thomas Plant and Kate Bateman pick out some gems to take to auction, among them a religious relic from France and a Martin brothers vase.

Every day this week, former winners Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Cariad Lloyd, Gareth Malone and Mike Wozniak take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.

When in France, it's very easy to focus on the savoury food offerings. That's not surprising with the incredible meat, fish, veg and cheese in such beautiful abundance, but Marcus wants to discover what simple sweet treats are on offer in Provence.

Dave and Si are on the trail of Oklahoma's famous beef. In Oklahoma City a classic T Bone steak is followed by a visit to the city's Vietnamese community, to knock up Vietnam's beefy national dish: Pho.

Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look at how the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is helping to reimagine urban living, with innovative ideas that can be replicated at home. Plus, Rachel de Thame shares the secrets to creating a private retreat in small spaces.

It's 1985, and Mikhail Gorbachev is the new, young leader of the Soviet Union at a very tense time. While both sides have hopes of peace, they have been publicly stockpiling nuclear weapons for decades, and neither wants to appear weak.