The Great Model Railway Challenge sees War of the Worlds themed miniature setting

Telly Today: The weekend starts this Friday evening with highlights for September 20th including the second episode of Temple, a religious offering from the Beeb and Robert Rinder unleashes his final verdict in the series.

One to Watch: The Great Model Railway Challenge, Channel 5 at 8pm

Having proved a hit with ATV Today readers last week for the second Friday running our top choice is this model railway series from Channel 5.

Tonight three more teams of expert miniature railway modellers throw themselves into the mercy of judges Kathy Millat and Steve Flint, in an attempt to earn a place in the semi-finals.

Presented by James Richardson and Tim Shaw this week the theme is ‘Classic Books’ and the pressure is on for the teams to create their masterpieces in jus three days.

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E Lawrence is the inspiration for The Scarborough Flyers while Sci-Fi fans The Rail Riders have opted for HG Wells’ classic War of the Worlds. Finally, Team Phoenix have their layout inspired by Agatha Christie and several of her crime novels.

The Rob Rinder Verdict, Channel 4 at 10pm

The world we live in currently defies explanation. Unless, that is, you’re Rob Rinder.

Rob’s new four-part late-night topical comedy show comes to an end on Channel 4 this evening, but don’t shed a tear for there is still one final hour of Rob bringing his extensive know-how to take a swipe at the news in his own inimitable way.

For this final soiree Rob is joined by celebrity guests including Absolutely Fabulous’ Joanna Lumley (and if you go further back Sapphire and Steel), Boris’ sister and media darling Rachel Johnson, keeping it in the family Boris’ father Stanley Johnson and comedian Tez Ilyas for this last laugh and despair at 2019 Britain.

Just remember, don’t ask Stanley if Boris lied to the Queen…

Temple, Sky One at 10pm

Now complicit in harbouring Britain’s most wanted man, bank-robber Jamie Harris, and with Lee keen to turn their newly established underground clinic into a going concern, Daniel begins leading a double-life.

He’s a respected doctor above ground and a maverick surgeon below.

His motivation for doing so becomes clearer as we unpack his past and learn how Beth’s illness affected him. But when Daniel is forced to put Beth’s former colleague, Anna, into an impossible position, the secrecy of the underground clinic is put in jeopardy. Anna is horrified by Daniel – he’s both literally and metaphorically become part of London’s criminal underworld – but when Daniel reveals what he’s trying to achieve, she is moved to become his unexpected ally.

Inside The Vatican, BBC Two at 9pm

For those Songs of Praise lovers out there a little old time religion on BBC Two. Filmed over a historic year, new series Inside The Vatican gives viewers unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of the most important places in the Christian world.

From Pope Francis and some of his highest ranking officials to the choristers of the Sistine Chapel and the papal gardener, the series gives a unique insight into the lives of those who live and work in this independent City State.

Filmed during Pope Francis’ fifth year in office, the series also charts a time of change as he introduces reforms, shakes up the clerical establishment and deals with the fallout of a sex abuse scandal that erupts just as the Pope embarks on a historic visit to Ireland.

The first episode follows the build up to Easter, the most sacred celebration in the Church calendar. As Easter draws near, the Sanpietrini – skilled craftsmen responsible for the upkeep of St Peter’s Basilica – are hard at work. For them this is not a routine job, but a tradition that has been passed down from the original craftsmen who built St Peter’s, the most important Church in the Catholic world.