Sunday 29 APRIL

Superstorm

9pm BBC1

The team face a crisis of conscience as the hurricane carves a path of destruction toward New York. The decision is made to try to nudge it off course in the hope of avoiding a direct hit on the city. However, as the storm shifts direction, it heads for Stormshield's Long Island base, leaving them no time to make an escape. Last in series, starring Tom Sizemore and Nicola Stephenson.

BBC One Sessions: Yusuf Islam

10.15pm BBC1

The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens performs in a Moroccan cafe-style set at the Porch-ester Hall, London. He sings tracks such as "Father and Son", "Peace Train", "Wild World" and "Where Do the Children Play?" alongside material from his album An Other Cup.

Fat Man's Warning

9pm Channel 4

Britain's status as the fattest nation in Europe prompts larger- than-life US comedian Steve Daly to spend time in the UK highlighting the dangers of obesity. Daly, who hasn't been able to wear shoes for two years and needs a machine to keep him breathing while he sleeps, recently had a heart attack in front of a packed audience.

The Science of Superstorms

10pm BBC2

A look at the future of weather modification. Densely populated urban centres in East Asia are under threat from storms brought about by climate change, and scientists predict New York will almost certainly be hit by a hurricane in the near future. Research into ways of preventing such events is becoming more and more important, but many believe tampering with nature is wrong. Last in series.

Radio: Radio 3 Requests

2pm Radio 3

Working musician Chi-chi Nwanoku presents this new two-hour record-request slot. The idea is that, as principal bass player of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, she will talk about own her favourite works and pieces she has encountered over the previous week. The programme also includes a contribution from a second musician who shares their own musical choice. The first is pianist Roger Vignoles.

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