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The best of TV this week - July 25-30

Look no further for your TV fix for the week. We have you covered.

Here's a list of our top picks from terrestrial TV for the week ahead - July 25-30, with something to suit everyone:

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Monday:

Our Next Prime Minister (BBC One) - 9pm

The race to be the next Tory leader and Prime Minister has come down to just two contenders. Our Next Prime Minister sees Sophie Raworth host a debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. The two final candidates will go head-to-head in debate on Monday on BBC One.

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have made it through to the final two in the Tory leadership race (PA)

Long Lost Family (ITV) - 9pm

Long Lost family is back on Monday with another tearjerking episode. The episode follows the story of two sons who were given up for adoption, and their families who have been trying for years to find them.

Tuesday:

Night Coppers (Channel 4) - 9pm

Night Coppers is back at 9pm on Tuesday night with its third episode. This week follows the story of a mother who is arrested for being drunk while being in charge of a baby. Meanwhile, PC Jack ends up in a scuffle and another PC is called to the aid of a vulnerable member of the public. An insight into the day-to-day life of a police officer.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ITV) - 8pm

The infamous quiz show hosts more famous faces this week, with funny man Jimmy Carr, athlete Christine Ohuruogu and Weathercaster Alex Beresford all trying to hit the jackpot for charity. Fifteen questions stand between them and the grand prize of £1 Million.

Jeremy Clarkson is back to present the show (ITV)

Wednesday:

George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations (Channel 4) - 9pm

This week on his remarkable renovations, George meets Peter and Julia, who had run their local post office for the last 20 years. They felt such a connection with their building they could not bear to sell, but with it crumbling in front of their eyes, there was more work to do than they imagined...

Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport (ITV) - 9pm

An inside look into one of the hardest logistical challenges imaginable, running an airport, and the busiest one in Britain at that. Episode two tells the story of how storm Eunice wreaked havoc at the airport, and the staff's struggle to deal with the weather conditions and customers alike.

Thursday:

The Supervet (Channel 4) - 8pm

In his 17th series, the Supervet has been making the impossible possible with his life-saving surgeries for our four-legged friends. This week, a ten-month old Collie and a golden retriever puppy are in the surgery to see Professor Noel Fitzpatrick.

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, the supervet (Channel 4)

The Hotel Inspector (Channel 5) - 9pm

Infamous hotel inspector Alex Pollizi visits the Falcon Hotel in Cambridgeshire this week to a hotel with poor rates dragging them down. Despite poor reviews, they are still attracting customers, so Alex needs to turn the hotel around and let customers leave with a smile on their face.

Friday:

8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) - 9pm

The first episode of its 21st series, cats is back. Jimmy Carr and a selection of special guests provide a comical slant on the iconic gameshow. Mathematician Rachel Riley will also be on hand to explain the answers to the contestants and provide some expert maths knowledge.

Jimmy Carr (Channel 4)

Live at the Apollo (BBC Two) - 10pm

One for those looking for a laugh late on a Friday night. Zoe Lyons welcomes onto the stage fellow comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Saturday:

Kate Bush at the BBC (BBC Two) - 8pm

For those who remember her iconic performances between 1978 and 1994, this is not one to be missed. The programme looks back with a compilation of her performances between these dates, on shows such as Top of the Pops, Wogan and Ask Aspel. A great excuse to have a sing on a Saturday night. And for those introduced to Kate Bush via Netflix supernatural drama Stranger Things - the opportunity to learn more about one of Britain's greatest ever female artists.

Hairy Bikers' Best of British (BBC Two) - 12:30pm

A daytime classic, this one may be a repeat but it's way worth watching again if you've already seen it. A classic episode of the Hairy Bikers where the boys explore how Mediterranean cuisine has influenced British culinary culture since it was first introduced by the Romans. A fantastic mix of history and food, what's not to like?

The Duchess of Cornwall with The Hairy Bikers (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA)

All programmes included in the list are available on Terrestrial TV.

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