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8pm, Channel 4The grand final! The remaining bakers are set two epic challenges, starting with a task no self-respecting modern patissier will fail: creating something that might go viral. Then, after an elimination, the surviving two teams spend seven hours making a train-themed banquet to feed 120 guests. Jack Seale
8pm, Channel 5It's incredible to think lobster was once considered 'poor man's food' – now it's at the heart of a seafood revival in Johnshaven, as Jules discovers during his tramp across Aberdeenshire. Elsewhere, Helen goes kayaking in Kirkcudbright and JB helps build a reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship. Ali Catterall
9pm, BBC OneThis week's hour of needle-based feats is all about paying homage to influential designers. Home furnishings are given the punk treatment in honour of Vivienne Westwood, contestants create their own wrap dress in tribute to Diane von Fürstenberg and Versace is channelled for a series of luxurious garments. Alexi Duggins
9pm, Channel 5
Dan Snow teams up with Dr Kate Lister to deliver a lively history lesson about what living in Roman Pompeii was like. They start by comparing the people's differing livelihoods and wealth, from merchants to slaves. HR
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9pm, Sky DocumentariesRoberto Suárez Gómez and Pablo Escobar once laughed while watching Scarface together, saying Alejandro Sosa and Tony Montana were based on them. That's according to Suárez's son in this three-parter that looks into the Bolivian's control of global cocaine and his influence in politics – which led to his acquaintance with the Nazi criminal Klaus Barbie, AKA 'the butcher of Lyon'. HR
Racing: Glorious Goodwood 1pm, ITV1. Day one of the festival, featuring the Goodwood Cup at 3.05pm.
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