Michael Portillo is invited aboard the construction locomotive for Crossrail to travel under the Thames and to meet Mary, on whom the project depends. He travels on the capital's first railway, and admires the remarkable brick viaduct on which it was built. He takes a tour underneath its arches with a Victorian map showing the poverty of those who once lived there. The Docklands Light Railway takes him to Greenwich, home to Britain's most famous tea clipper. And in Woolwich, he discovers the firepower of the British Empire before coming to a sticky end at West Silverton.
Brooke and Kevin determine which hacks work best for combatting spicy foods, peeling potatoes, camping, and keeping the mirror from fogging up after a shower. Plus, they'll see if a fork made from a pencil really does the trick.
Hanna seeks information about Quincy's mother so she can get one step closer to finding her grandson's room.
Michael Portillo embarks on a series of journeys through London. He travels on the capital's first underground railway, the Metropolitan Line, from Amersham, where he discovers the foundations for modern-day suburbia. In Pinner, Michael finds out about a Victorian domestic goddess and whips up a pint of her fanciest ice cream. In Highgate, Michael investigates the terraced catacombs of one of London's vast 19th-century cemeteries. At Baker Street, he comes face to face with Isambard Kingdom Brunel before experiencing a hot wax at first hand. He ends this journey with a trip to the zoo at Regent's Park.
The townspeople struggle to come to terms with recent events, and shock waves reverberate through Broadchurch. What will the impact be on the Latimers? Meanwhile, Paul continues his secret meetings and Hardy must face a figure from his past.
Murdoch and Crabtree discover that a mysterious temple may house ancient treasure - and deadly consequences for anyone who dares to hunt for it.
After being banned from the 12th precinct, Castle works his first case as a private investigator.
The stand-up and his father Michael are joined on their comedy chat show by comedian and Never Mind the Buzzcocks captain Noel Fielding and former deputy prime minister John Prescott.
In an attempt to recruit new superheroes, Kaz holds superhero tryouts. Meanwhile, Oliver takes Skylar to a dance tournament to try to cheer her up when she's not allowed to compete in the superhero tryouts.
The Major Crimes division works to stop a serial killer who has been targeting female sex workers; Captain Raydor seeks the help of a consultant; Stroh gets closer to achieving his deal.
Jax reunites with an old friend at Scheana's bachelorette party, making the group wonder if Jax is keeping secrets about his past; Tom Sandoval pleads with Kristen to stop harassing Ariana; Lisa confronts Stassi about cutting Katie out of her life.
Emma and Andi try to figure out what is causing Daniel's strange behavior; the T3 are framed for the Neverending Summer Party debacle.
With the mine in ruins, Slotter’s depravity reaches new depths as the camp struggles to save the last surviving miners trapped underground.
Phillip Stroh returns, demanding a new deal from DDA Rios in exchange for his cooperation; Major Crimes races to prevent the deaths of three women while trying to decode the source of Stroh's information.
Father Brown witnesses the apparent suicide of a student but is convinced it is murder.
Animals cause havoc on the roads; not even the police are immune from scrutiny of cameras.
The experiences of 35-year-old Tim, who has a mild learning disability and has wanted to marry for many years. When he meets Laura, 27, will he reveal he's already planned every detail of his wedding day? Essex boy Ali has achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, and at 4ft 2, the 22-year-old is used to being the centre of attention on a night out, yet has never had a girlfriend. When he meets Kirsty, his nerves threaten to get the better of him and ruin the date. Finally, 27-year-old raver Alec has Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, a rare genetic condition characterised by the fusion of cranial features. Too nervous to approach girls himself, he turns to a dating agency for help and before long plans are made for him to meet research scientist Charlie.
A musically-talented teenager returns to her native Buenos Aires after living in Europe.