TODAY'S TV WITH SARA WALLIS: BBC hopefuls clash over colours as Alan Carr brings back Interior Design Masters

Alan Carr may be rumoured to be but before he can head to take in the Scottish castle's camp décor, he has a few rooms of his own to be decorated. Interior Design Masters is back on BBC One tonight with a new line-up of design hopefuls vying to win the series - with their first task being to redecorate a retirement complex in Portsmouth.

Ambulance continues just after at 9pm, shining a light on the ever-growing mental health crisis being faced by the London Ambulance Service. While on a lighter note, is back on Channel 5 with her new '70s themed game show.

With so much to choose from, here are the top TV picks from Emma Bullimore - who is filling in for Sara Baalla.

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Top Pick Interior Design Masters, BBC1, 8pm

The designers are pairing up for the first time tonight, as they create shiny new show homes at a retirement complex in Portsmouth. Host Alan Carr warns them not to fall into the trap of underestimating the clientele – they might be older than the designers’ usual customers, but they still want luxury and style as they enter an exciting new chapter of their lives.

As the teams get to work, they imagine the fictional clients they are trying to satisfy, and one pair raises eyebrows by revealing the flat will be a retreat for a retired sailor and his mermaid wife. A red flag from the start! Meanwhile, the designers also face the challenge of working in a duo, and Craig and Briony must find a way of blending their very different aesthetics to come up with a cohesive home.

They’re not the only ones with clashing styles, but compromise is as important to this challenge as what goes on the walls. Each team must paint, furnish and dress multiple rooms, so there’s no time for hesitation, even when Rita decides she isn’t very keen on the colour she’s about to splash all over the kitchen wall… When their hard work is done, it’s up to resident judge Michelle Ogundehin and interior designer Sue Timney to decide who has achieved the ultimate in aspirational retirement chic. With extensive experience in this market, Sue knows her stuff, but will the contestants manage to impress her? And which two designers will go home?

The best of the rest... Ambulance, BBC1, 9pm

As this fly on the wall series returns, it’s clear that mental health crises are increasing the demand faced by the already overstretched London Ambulance Service. While one crew is en route to a vulnerable young woman threatening to jump off a bridge, paramedic Hannah and specialist nurse Niall are starting their shift in the mental health car.

The service is designed to help patients in their hour of need, while also potentially avoiding hospital stays. The first job of the day is to talk to Chris, a suicidal man causing disruption at a public library. As they try to calm him down, Hannah shares how the teams cope when dealing with these kinds of call outs for a relentless 12-hour shift. We also see behind the scenes in the control centre, where the dispatchers take hundreds of calls every hour. They must decide who gets immediate care, and who must wait.

Sally Lindsay’s 70s Quiz Night, 5, 10pm

If you remember the days when a Chicken Kiev was the height of sophistication, you might just enjoy this light-hearted quiz, celebrating the decade of flares, patterned wallpaper and bushy sideburns. As part of a season of special 1970s-themed shows on 5, actress Sally Lindsay will be asking the questions, with guests including Cold Feet star John Thomson, Tiswas host Sally James, Stars in their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly and TV legend Su Pollard trying to come up with the answers.

There are plenty of laughs as the celebs revel in the nostalgia. Quiz rounds will cover everything from the pop music that sound tracked our lives, to the gameshows we gathered to watch on a Saturday night and the children’s TV that will never be forgotten. Sally even promises to serve everyone a big bowl of Angel Delight, to really make them feel like they’ve travelled back in time!

Emmerdale, ITV, 7.30pm

It’s race day, and Charity is disappointed when Cain says he is backing Kammy. It’s a dangerous course, and Jacob crashes. Kammy tries to check on him, but Jacob doesn’t want his help. Kammy is thrilled to win, but the smile is wiped off his face as he spots a furious Sarah waiting to confront him.

Gabby is stunned when Vinny suddenly loses it, and reveals he doesn’t want to be a dad. Gabby tries to work out what’s really upsetting Vinny.

EastEnders, BBC1, 7.30pm

Teddy, Harry and Barney go to great lengths to mark Nicola’s birthday, but her mind is elsewhere. Nicola has a quiet word with Ravi, and offers him £10k to do her dirty work.

Nigel is uncomfortable as Phil approaches his care responsibilities like a bull in a china shop. Phil tells Kathy that Nigel can’t continue his job at the café. Kojo is excited for his first day at The Arches. Barney is nervous when Avani accepts his invite to Nicola’s party.

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