Sri Lanka. Ben stays with Naveen and Anke who have made their home in the Sri Lanka's highlands. He uncovers why they swapped one of the biggest cities in the world for a simple off-grid existence miles from civilisation. 12/12. Adventurer Ben Fogle meets people who have turned their backs on Western society and set up home in some of the most isolated locations on Earth.

The Pursuit. The Alaskans must hurry to secure resources and complete projects before the Arctic is reclaimed by the bitter cold as the brief Fall season comes to an end. 19/19. The brutal Alaskan winter dominates life for the hardy characters in this awe-inspiring series.

Deserts. Finding animals in the remote landscapes of Madagascar was always going to be challenging, but the team chase a huge swarm of locusts by car, helicopter and raft across the country. 4/6. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this epic BBC natural history series.

Grasslands. The Grasslands team head to northeast India to capture intimate images of elusive creatures in the most dangerous national park on Earth: Kaziranga. 5/6. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this epic BBC natural history series.

Trelissick 2. Fiona Bruce and the team visit Trelissick House in Cornwall. Items of interest include an escape pod from a Vulcan bomber and a miniature sewing kit. 20/26. Experts invite the public to bring along their antiques for examination. Some find their 'bric-a-brac' to be worth much more than they ever suspected.

New York. Richard and comedian Katherine Ryan take a fast and funny trip to New York. Their overflowing schedule includes skyscrapers, rollerblades, museums, ferries, showtunes and cronuts. 1/4. Join celebrity guests as they explore a unique weekend destination with the aim of having a holiday with all the boring bits taken out.

Literature. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Literature' with guests Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall, Lloyd Langford and Alan Davies. 3/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Japanese Week. The bakers tackle steamed buns, a layered technical and a showstopper inspired by kawaii. 6/10. Twelve enthusiastic contestants face three challenges a week as they take part in a competition to determine which of them is Britain's best amateur baker.

Madagascar. Joanna Lumley's spice journey continues on the African island of Madagascar. Travelling overland, she discovers the secrets of the world's second most expensive spice, vanilla. 3/4. Joanna Lumley sets off on one of her most epic voyages yet, a journey through the world's greatest spice continents to discover the rich tapestry of flavours and cultures which have shaped our world. Touring Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade.

South Africa. Take a ride on Rovos Rail's luxury train that meanders from Pretoria to Durban, taking in a private game reserve and the site of one of South Africa's bloodiest battles. 1/7. Enjoy six very individual and stunningly beautiful train journeys from around the world. On each one we'll meet the people who work and live along the special rail line in six different countries.

Series 26, Episode 8. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of. 8/55. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of.

Literature. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Literature' with guests Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall, Lloyd Langford and Alan Davies. 3/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Levity. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Levity' with guests Josh Widdicombe, Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Alan Davies. 4/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Japanese Week. The bakers tackle steamed buns, a layered technical and a showstopper inspired by kawaii. 6/10. Twelve enthusiastic contestants face three challenges a week as they take part in a competition to determine which of them is Britain's best amateur baker.

Madagascar. Joanna Lumley's spice journey continues on the African island of Madagascar. Travelling overland, she discovers the secrets of the world's second most expensive spice, vanilla. 3/4. Joanna Lumley sets off on one of her most epic voyages yet, a journey through the world's greatest spice continents to discover the rich tapestry of flavours and cultures which have shaped our world. Touring Indonesia, Zanzibar, India and Madagascar, Joanna explores the centuries-old spice trade.

Black Country Living Museum 2. Fiona Bruce and the team make a return visit to the Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands on one of the hottest days of the year. 11/26. Experts invite the public to bring along their antiques for examination. Some find their 'bric-a-brac' to be worth much more than they ever suspected.

Dunster Castle. George visits 1000-year-old Dunster Castle in Somerset and discovers that it's not size that matters at the finest surviving 17th-century water gardens, Westbury Court in Gloucestershire. 2/6. George Clarke explores some of the UK's most impressive historic homes.

Literature. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Literature' with guests Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall, Lloyd Langford and Alan Davies. 3/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Levity. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Levity' with guests Josh Widdicombe, Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Alan Davies. 4/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Bavaria. A trip through the Bavarian Alps, with stopping points including a former Olympic village, Germany's highest mountain, and a quick tipple with a beer-brewing monk. 4/6. Enjoy six very individual and stunningly beautiful train journeys from around the world. On each one we'll meet the people who work and live along the special rail line in six different countries.

Rice Pudding. Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey find out what it takes for a factory to churn out 360,000 cans of rice pudding every day. 8/9. Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman get exclusive access to some of the largest factories in the world to reveal the secrets behind the epic-scale production of our favourite products.

Helmingham Hall 3. Fiona Bruce and the team return to Helmingham Hall in Suffolk. Treasures include a dazzling sapphire ring and a Girl Guide sketch by Robert Baden-Powell. 21/26. Experts invite the public to bring along their antiques for examination. Some find their 'bric-a-brac' to be worth much more than they ever suspected.

Pastry Week. It's Pastry Week and the bakers tackle choux pastry doughnuts and a tricky Turkish technical, before creating a savoury, delicately designed showstopping pastry pie packed full of flavour. 6/10. Twelve enthusiastic contestants face three challenges a week as they take part in a competition to determine which of them is Britain's best amateur baker.

Lumped Together. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Lumped Together' with guests David Mitchell, Roni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies. 11/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Silly Season. Join Sandi Toksvig and pannelists Stephen K Amos, Ivo Graham, Holly Walsh and Alan Davies for silly season at QI. 12/16. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Series 26, Episode 35. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of. 35/55. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of.

Series 13, Episode 5. Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. 5/11. Combining two of viewers' favourite shows means that viewers get to play along, a bonus for both quiz and comedy fans alike. Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, plus etymologist Susie Dent on the letters, and maths whizz Rachel Riley on the numbers.

Cities. While one urban films the monkeys that live in the hustle and bustle of Jodhpur, Gordon Buchanan heads to Mumbai to film a leopard hunt in the heart of the city. 6/6. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this epic BBC natural history series.

Stuffed Pasta. Gregg Wallace explores the Dell Ugo factory in Hertfordshire to reveal how it makes 500 million stuffed pasta parcels annually. He's following the production of crab and crayfish raviolo, one of their best sellers. 4/10. Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman get exclusive access to some of the largest factories in the world to reveal the secrets behind the epic-scale production of our favourite products.

One Last Chance. As the sun fades across the land, Alaskans brace for Dark Winter's return. 20/20. The brutal Alaskan winter dominates life for the hardy characters in this awe-inspiring series.

Lincolnshire. Ben heads to northern England and stays with host Paul in Lincolnshire onboard his 30-year-old converted military truck. He discovers why Paul traded living in a house for life on the road. 11/12. Adventurer Ben Fogle meets people who have turned their backs on Western society and set up home in some of the most isolated locations on Earth.

Literature. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Literature' with guests Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Whitehall, Lloyd Langford and Alan Davies. 3/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Levity. Stephen Fry asks questions on 'Levity' with guests Josh Widdicombe, Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Alan Davies. 4/18. Panel game hosted in which celebrity guests have to answer questions, avoiding repeating common misconceptions and urban myths.

Series 26, Episode 8. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of. 8/55. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers that no-one else can think of.

Series 13, Episode 5. Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. 5/11. Combining two of viewers' favourite shows means that viewers get to play along, a bonus for both quiz and comedy fans alike. Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, plus etymologist Susie Dent on the letters, and maths whizz Rachel Riley on the numbers.

Stuffed Pasta. Gregg Wallace explores the Dell Ugo factory in Hertfordshire to reveal how it makes 500 million stuffed pasta parcels annually. He's following the production of crab and crayfish raviolo, one of their best sellers. 4/10. Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman get exclusive access to some of the largest factories in the world to reveal the secrets behind the epic-scale production of our favourite products.