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This week's best telly includes the return of The Apprentice for its 19th series and The 1% Club which is back with a bumber 17-episode week.
Elsewhere, old friends Wynne Evans and Joanna Page team up for a south Wales coastline adventures, Idris Elba delves into the topic of knife crime for a new documentary and Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter team up for James Graham's new Channel 4 drama, Brian and Maggie.
Here are 5 TV shows you can't miss this week...
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RETURNING QUIZ SHOW
THE 1% CLUB
Saturday 25th January at 8.30pm on ITV1
Lee Mack returns this weekend with ITV1's huge quiz show The 1% Club for a bumper fourth series, made up of 17 episodes.
The show sees 100 contestants begin every show, but to make it to the end and win the top prize of up to £100,000, contestants must correctly answer a question only 1% of the country would get right.
Contestants of all ages and backgrounds can take part, because, unlike most quizzes, no swotting up on general knowledge is required to do well. Logic and common sense are the key to success.
17 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
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BRAND NEW FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
WYNNE & JOANNA:
ALL AT SEA
Monday 27th January at 8.30pm on BBC One
This week sees old friends Wynne Evans and Joanna Page embark on an unforgettable adventure along the south Wales coastline for their new BBC One series, Wynne & Joanna: All At Sea.
They'll be travelling by boat from Cardiff to St David’s. Their mission? To rediscover the art of relaxation, reconnect with Wales, explore the breathtaking coastal scenery, learn the basics of sailing - and most importantly, have fun! Joining them on their journey are their skipper, Wayne, and Wynne’s faithful dog, Ginny.
In this first leg of their six-part journey, they set sail from Cardiff Bay and tackle their first challenge: navigating the Cardiff barrage. From there, they head to Penarth, where they join the local rowing club and take a spin under Penarth pier in a rowing boat aptly named Wynne Evans.
Next, they make their way to Barry Island, a place close to Joanna’s heart as the iconic setting of Gavin & Stacey. Here they reunite with Marco of Marco’s Café, enjoy the arcade, and Jo convinces Wynne to confront his fears with a thrilling ride on the island’s legendary log flume.
6 EPISODES CONTINUES WEEKLY
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BRAND NEW DOCUMENTARY
IDRIS ELBA:
OUR KNIFE CRIME CRISIS
Wednesday 29th January at 9pm on BBC One
Knife crime is spreading across the UK, with an average of four people stabbed to death every week and for Idris Elba, this isn’t just a statistic. It’s personal. Growing up in east London, where violence was a constant threat, he understands the critical choices that shape futures.
Aware of how easily his own path could have gone in a different direction, Idris is determined to make a difference as he embarks on a mission to confront this crisis. Why is knife crime rising in so many places? How do we stop it? Can we balance punishment with prevention?
In this one-off documentary, Our Knife Crime Crisis, Idris speaks with victims, offenders, police and grieving families, uncovering harsh truths and challenging stereotypes. While often seen as an inner-city problem affecting black and brown communities, the reality is broader: white offenders are the majority of those arrested for carrying knives, and rural areas like Avon & Somerset, Bedfordshire and Sussex have seen significant increases in the knife crime rate.
In the West Midlands, Idris learns of an unprovoked murder by two 12-year-olds. At Feltham Prison and Young Offender Institution, he meets perpetrators who feel they were driven to carry knives and hears warnings from the governor that by the time the boys are locked up, it’s often too late to turn their lives around.
The film features Pooja Kanda, whose son Ronan was murdered in a case of mistaken identity. She highlights systemic failures and risks when children are excluded from school. Idris also visits The Royal London Hospital, where a pioneering programme sees youth workers embedded directly in the casualty department. In these pivotal moments, they step in to support young victims of knife crime, guiding them away from violence.
He has discussions about possible solutions with King Charles and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, advocating earlier interventions and pointing to successful initiatives like one in Coventry, where a teenager who once carried a knife is now training as a football coach. Idris reflects on his youth and his determination to create opportunities for others. His requests culminate in a knife crime summit at 10 Downing Street, bringing together those directly affected to influence policy and inspire change.
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BRAND NEW DRAMA
BRIAN AND MAGGIE
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January at 9pm on Channel 4
Harriet Walter and Steve Coogan lead James Graham's new two-part drama, Brian and Maggie, based on Margaret Thatcher's final ever interview with Brian Walden.
Brian and Maggie is based on political editor and TV producer, Rob Burley’s book Why is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?: Searching for the Truth on Political TV and stars Steve Coogan as 'much feared inquisitor' Brian Walden alongside Harriet Walter as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The drama follows what happened in 1989 when the two came together for their last ever interview. Little did they know that they were about to embark on one of the most famous political exchanges of all time. The 45-minute showdown became a national talking point and set in train a series of events that ended with Margaret’s resignation.
Afterwards, they never spoke again.
2 EPISODES CONTINUES NIGHTLY
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RETURNING TALENT SHOW
THE APPRENTICE
Thursday 30th January at 9pm on BBC One
The Apprentice returns to BBC One this week for its 19th series, once again fronted by business tycoon Lord Sugar alongside his trusted advisors Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell MBE.
18 brand new candidates will battle it out for the opportunity of a lifetime and win Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship. With mixed teams from the offset, it’s win or luge as our candidates hit the slopes.
Vying for the opportunity of a lifetime, Lord Sugar’s candidates begin the punishing selection process by running alpine tours in Austria. Pushing for the highest overall profit, the teams sell and deliver unforgettable glacier and forest experiences.
After subpar ticket sales and bullish negotiations, in the boardroom the results are in, and it’s auf wiedersehen for one candidate.
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