Queen, Elton John and Diana Ross mark the Platinum Jubilee in a Party at the Palace

Friday

Pick of the day: The Terror: Infamy

9pm, BBC Two

This excellent Ridley Scott-produced series has been a real eye-opener about a shameful and understandably little dramatised episode of American history – the internment of Japanese American civilians during the Second World War. The final double bill opens on 29 January 1945, or “Leaving Day” – the Supreme Court having mandated the closure of the camps. But life outside proves no easier for the former inmates, especially as they discover that their homes have been bulldozed and the land is now government property. Chester and the heavily pregnant Luz (Derek Mio and Cristina Rodio) meanwhile have a secret strategy, but need help.

Gershwin’s Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World

7pm, BBC Four

Documentary about how George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward’s song “Summertime” became a standard around the world. The film tells the story of its first appearance in the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess, charts how it has been reinterpreted by artists, and explores the many meanings that have been derived from it across the decades.

Corrupt Cops: What the Met Knew – Dispatches

7.30pm, Channel 4

Is the Metropolitan Police institutionally corrupt? Various TV shows have provided plentiful entertainment in fictionalising such misconduct. But out in the real world, Dispatches now investigates shocking concerns that senior Met Police officers were linked to organised crime groups.

The Crown Jewels

7.30pm, BBC One

Clive Myrie gains unique access to the royal baubles, which with 13 crowns and nearly 24,000 precious gemstones, are regarded as a national treasure. For nearly a thousand years these priceless objects have been an integral part of the coronation of kings and queens. Myrie travels across Britain to explore the dramatic stories behind these precious jewels from before the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066 to today.

Here We Go

8.30pm, BBC One

Lapsed driver Paul (Jim Howick) and his inability to execute a hill start underpin the final episode (only for now, hopefully) of this reliably funny new sitcom. The plot involves a family outing to Scotland as the Jessops become embroiled in Robin’s covert attempt to stop Cherry’s wedding at a Falkirk registry office.

Nordic Murders

9pm, More4

“How did he get so big so fast?” asks ex-DA Karin (Katrin Sass) of tenant Ellen Norgaard’s baby boy – a question regular viewers of this crime drama might also be asking themselves. It was only two episodes ago that Ellen was nursing a bump, after all. Anyway, Ellen’s first day back at work is a disaster when her son Jesper is kidnapped.

Love Life

10.40pm, BBC One

It’s New Year’s Eve 2019 at the start of the final double bill of this comedy-drama. Marcus (William Jackson Harper) is embracing the new decade and the opportunities for dating, four years after the implosion of his marriage. Cut to three months later and the start of the pandemic – and it’s interesting to see that toilet-roll hoarding was also a thing in New York City.

Saturday

Pick of the day: Platinum Party At The Palace

7.30pm, BBC One

And so to Buckingham Palace for a concert featuring Queen and Adam Lambert, George Ezra, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Nile Rodgers and Diana Ross. As darkness falls, the palace will be illuminated by “stunning projections” and perhaps (who knows?) even Brian May making his way back up on to the roof. Meanwhile, Kirsty Young is in St James’s Park chatting to special guests, while Roman Kemp does the backstage schmoozing.

ITV Racing: The Derby

12.40pm, ITV

Despite her recent health issues, the Queen is expected in Epsom this afternoon, with this year’s Derby part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations – a guard of honour provided by 40 current and retired jockeys, including Frankie Dettori and Willie Carson. The big race itself starts at 4.30pm, and Richard Hoiles provides the commentary.

Live England International Football

4.15pm, Channel 4

Channel 4 has beefed up its sports portfolio by securing the rights to all of England’s Uefa Nations League matches, starting with their opening game against Hungary in Budapest. Kick-off is at 5pm and Gareth Southgate will be keen for his players to lay down a marker in this opening contest, with Germany and Italy the other countries in their group.

The National Lottery’s Big Jubilee Street Party

5pm, ITV

Jason Manford and Fleur East present the UK’s biggest street party to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Entertaining an audience of 10,000 on a specially constructed thoroughfare at the AO Arena in Manchester are Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Heather Small, Mark Owen, Lady Blackbird, the House Gospel Choir, Tom Grennan, Kaiser Chiefs and Steps.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

7.30pm, Channel 4

Structured around his near-fatal brain haemorrhage, this rousing documentary follows Sir Alex Ferguson from working-class Govan to one of the most successful football managers of all time. Manchester United fans, in particular, can be forgiven for wallowing in the nostalgia of those 38 trophies won during Fergie’s 26-year tenure. Among the contributors are his wife Cathy and his sons, along with former players including Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs and Gordon Strachan.

Depp vs Heard: The Winners and Losers

9pm, Channel 5

A look at the defamation trial in Virginia in which Johnny Depp won a claim for damages against his ex-wife Amber Heard over an op-ed written in the Washington Post in 2018. As you may have noticed, the pair spent six weeks locked in court, with accusations from both parties of adultery, drink and drug abuse, and domestic and sexual abuse.

Later – With Jools Holland

10.30pm, BBC Two

If the jubilee-celebrating musical acts noted above are too middle of the road for your taste, then there’s always Jools Holland’s guests, who this week include poet and spoken-word artist Kae Tempest (who also helps to select performances from the Later archives), rock band Kasabian, jazz singer Judi Jackson and rapper Knucks.

Sunday

Pick of the day: Top Gear

8pm, BBC One

Following a couple of Covid-reduced series, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness reassemble for a full run of petrolhead adventures. They start by saddling up the team bus for an trip across Florida’s swampy Everglades to hunt down some weird and wonderful local motorsports. They also go for a spin in 70s TV cops Starsky and Hutch’s iconic Ford Gran Torino.

Antiques Roadshow Coronation Special

7pm, BBC One

This is actually a repeat from the Queen’s 65th anniversary in 2017, when Fiona Bruce and the team headed to Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia to look back at Elizabeth II’s reign through objects brought in by those who worked for her. Items include early and rarely seen photos and footage of the Queen, Christmas cards to a childhood friend signed “Lilibet”, and interior designs for the yacht, painted by Sir Hugh Casson.

Britain’s Got Talent Final

7.30pm, ITV

Ant and Dec host the climax of this year’s nationwide talent search as the remaining acts give one last performance in a bid to win the support of the British public, pocket the £250,000 prize money and book a spot at this year’s royal variety show.

The Outlaws

9pm, BBC One

The return of Stephen Merchant’s enjoyable comedy drama about a bunch of disparate Bristolians on a community payback scheme. Having stumbled upon and purloined a huge stash of drugs money, Greg (Merchant) Frank (Christopher Walken), John (Darren Boyd), influencer Gabby (Eleanour Tomlinson) and the others have attracted the unwelcome attention of mobster boss “the Dean” (played by Dracula star Claes Bang).

Hunted

9pm, Channel 4

In the penultimate episode (it concludes on Monday), Abi and Grace risk everything by hitch-hiking back to their home turf, while Nathan and James take a chance on using public transport, even if it means being observed by CCTV. Hunter HQ launches a public appeal on the radio in an attempt to expose Sarah.

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

9pm, BBC Four

The unconventional German film-maker Werner Herzog sets out on a journey inspired by his friend, the writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin (author of In Patagonia and Songlines), who shared Herzog’s passion for the nomadic life. Carrying the rucksack that Chatwin gave him on his deathbed, Herzog travels to South America, Australia and the Welsh borders, uncovering stories of lost tribes, wanderers and dreamers, and extolling “the power of walking”.

Five Dates A Week

10pm, Channel 4

It’s now the turn of Santino, a 24-year-old warehouse manager who has never had a girlfriend, to check into the “Cupid Cottage”. Vying for his attention are Georgie, who hates the way she sometimes does not get texted back after dates, Shannon, who has impressive pizza-making skills, Saby, whose eyes do the talking, and Lydia, who wants a guy who can make her laugh.