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Coming up in the week ahead on TV and on Radio

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06 October 2023

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HIGHLIGHT: The Martin Lewis Money Show Live — Britain Get Talking Special To coincide with World Mental Health Day, the presenter looks at the combination of money and mental health, and offers advice to those who are struggling.

Tuesday 8pm, ITV1

 

TELEVISION: Saturday 10pm (Nat Geographic) Bobi Wine: The people’s president How the Ugandan opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine used his music to challenge the regime of President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986.

Sunday 1.15pm (BBC1) Songs of Praise Canon Kate Bottley celebrates the blessings that animals bring to our lives, at a pet service in Worcester Cathedral (repeat).

RADIO: Friday 11.30am (World Service) Heart and Soul The Roman Catholic Church is discussing its future — but what do young RCs want? Three young people tell Caroline Wyatt what the Francis Revolution means to them.

Sunday 8.10am (R4) Sunday Worship The theologian and astrophysicist the Revd Professor David Wilkinson preaches at a service for World Space Week in the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The service is led by the Vicar of St Alfege’s, Greenwich, the Revd Simon Winn, and one of his curates, the Revd Dr Tatiana Gutteridge-Kalveks.

3pm (R3) Choral Evensong A repeat of this week’s service live from the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, sung by the Trinity Laban Chapel Choir.

Tuesday 11.30am (World Service) In the Studio The story of the making of Stay Online, a film about the war in Ukraine.

Wednesday 4pm (R3) Choral Evensong Live from St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Warwick.

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