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UK TV Listings on the 31st of August 2010
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morning

BBC 1

06:00 Breakfast

Round-up of national and international news, plus the latest from the money markets.
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09:15 Heir Hunters

Series 3. Episode 20/25: Shepard/Hubbard Fraser and Fraser competes with another firm to find a dead woman's family and give them a share of her £200,000 estate, while Hoopers researches the story of a homeless man.
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10:00 Homes under the Hammer

Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts explore a one-bedroom ground-floor garden flat in London, a semi-detached house in Gillingham, Kent, and a building plot in Derby.
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11:00 To Buy or Not to Buy

Series 9. Episode 73/90: Stone Ed Hall and Rani Price help an engaged couple find a semi-rural home in Stone, Staffordshire.
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11:30 Cash in the Attic

Vaughan Jules Hudson and Jonty Hearnden travel to Bath, where they help musician George Melly's ex-wife Victoria Vaughan identify valuable items around her home that she can sell.
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BBC 2

06:00 Wibbly Pig

Series 1. Episode 26/26: Snowman The friends' snow-pig runs away to play games, and when they have to go inside Wibbly and his mates build him some companions.
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06:10 Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build!

Start From Scratch Scratch tries to impress Bob with a football trick.
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06:20 Postman Pat: SDS

Series 1. Episode 4/13: Pat's Special Delivery: Crazy Robots The sorting machine breaks at the mail centre, and Pat is asked to deliver two of Ted's robots to help Ben.
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06:35 Guess With Jess

How Can We Make a Boat? The curious cat and his friends experiment with objects that float and sink.
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06:50 Pingu

Series 7. Episode 26/26: Pingu and the Rubber Band Plane The misunderstood penguin plays with a toy plane that his friend brought to school.
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07:00 Everything's Rosie

How to Catch an Echo Oakley plays with his echo and Rosie and Raggles realise that strange things seem to be happening.
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07:10 Garth and Bev

Air-Filled Tyre Hoyt the potter wants to carry his wares to the market without breaking them, so Garth and Bev discover how John Dunlop filled rubber tyres with air.
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07:25 Jollywobbles

Camping Justin causes trouble at a campsite, where a fit of sneezes causes him to leave a fellow camper covered in baked beans.
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07:35 Buzz and Tell

Comedy puppet panel show in which contestants try to win points by answering questions on pictures, sound, numbers and general knowledge.
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07:40 Timmy Time

Series 1. Episode 17/26: Timmy Gets the Job Done Timmy tries to complete his chores quickly so he can go outside to play, but ends up making more mess and getting into trouble.
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07:50 Charlie and Lola

Boo! Made You Jump! Charlie makes his sister jump, so she tries to give him a fright in return - but he does not scare easily.
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08:00 Barney's Latin America

Series 1. Episode 12/26: Families Barney Harwood and Gemma Hunt learn about the most peculiar habits of animal families.
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08:30 Ed and Oucho's Excellent Inventions

Series 2. Episode 11/13: Flosserama The presenter and his cactus chum travel to Oxfordshire to build a candyfloss machine for two girls - but have to ask for help from the rudest man on TV, Monsieur Pamplemousse.
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09:00 Sam & Mark's Guide to Dodging Disaster

Series 1. Episode 2/13 The duo discover how to survive killer bees, hungry bears, kangaroo-eating crocodiles and forked lightning.
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09:30 Gimme a Break

Series 2. Episode 9/13: Mullaney Family: Turks and Caicos The Mullaney triplets pick a watersports adventure holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands and go surfing, scuba diving and mountaineering. They lay down the rules for mum and dad, and compete against them in a quiz to win an additional treat.
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10:00 Copycats

Series 1. Episode 8/52 Game show, presented by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes, in which two families use their miming and drawing skills to win a series of challenges.
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10:30 Deadly 60

Series 1. Episode 13/26: UK Steve Backshall joins Terry Nutkins to learn how dangerous the otter is, before he sets out to locate the UK's largest spider and track down a peregrine falcon.
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11:00 Richard Hammond's Blast Lab

Series 1. Episode 11/13 Two teams set off mini rockets by dropping fizzy tablets into pots of liquid.
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11:30 Sam & Mark's Guide to Dodging Disaster

Series 1. Episode 14/13: King Cobra The duo present their guide on how to avoid dangerous situations.
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11:40 Film:

The Boatniks

An accident-prone coastguard sets out on a bold mission to prove his worth by collaring three notoriously bungling jewel thieves, who have returned tafter the crime to retrieve their lost booty from the bottom of the sea. Disney adventure, starring Robert Morse, Phil Silvers, Stefanie Powers and Don Ameche.
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ITV 1

Channel 4

06:05 Sali Mali

Snowed In Jackdaw volunteers to go shopping for provisions on a snowy day. Narrated by Rhys Ifans.
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06:10 The Hoobs

Flower Power The friends try to think of souvenirs to bring back from a visit to Peep gardens.
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06:35 The Hoobs

Iver Five-O Iver is desperate to take a ride in a police car, but has not committed any crimes.
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07:00 Big Brother's Little Brother

George Lamb and Emma Willis present the daily programme from the compound, featuring news and access to all areas of the house. The contestants' friends and families discuss how their loved ones are coping in the Ultimate edition of the show, and celebrity fans give their opinions on events.
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07:30 Ultimate Big Brother

Highlights from the past 24 hours in the house, as some of the most loved and hated housemates from the show's history face new challenges to be crowned the ultimate contestant.
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08:40 Frasier

Series 11. Episode 5/25: The Placeholder Roz persuades Frasier to go on a date with her friend - but the arrangement turns out to be a disaster. Meanwhile, Niles and Daphne suspect their maid of dishonesty.
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09:05 Hollyoaks Music Show

Rick Edwards presents as London-based rapper Tinie Tempah, hip-hop artist Professor Green, Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi and Swindon pop quartet Beatbullyz perform on the Hollyoaks set. Plus, further coverage of the unsigned band competition Hollypops, and gossip from members of the show's cast.
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09:35 Privileged

Series 1. Episode 17/18: All About Betrayal Megan and Will apply for jobs at a magazine founded by his dad, but she struggles to make an impression on the editor-in-chief. Marco tries to patch things up with Keith, but is devastated to learn he has a new boyfriend. The twins confront Laurel, and Sage confesses a secret that changes her relationship with Rose.
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10:30 Scrubs

Series 5. Episode 8/24: My Big Bird Dr Cox questions his staff about the mysterious death of a patient, but it turns out they all had other things on their minds at the time. JD and Turk were delivering a message, Carla was organising a lottery syndicate and Elliot was agonising over the discovery that the new man in her life is married.
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11:00 Friends

Series 3. Episode 2/25: The One Where No One's Ready Ross is due to make an important speech at the museum, and invites the gang along for moral support - but bickering and personal problems soon threaten to make him late. Comedy, starring David Schwimmer.
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11:30 Friends

Series 3. Episode 3/25: The One with the Jam Phoebe is alarmed to learn she has attracted the unwanted attentions of a stalker and Monica comes up with a plan to deal with her broodiness. American comedy, guest starring David Arquette, with Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox.
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Five

06:00 Pocoyo

Not in My Backyard The lively youngster and his friends recycle their rubbish to make new toys.
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06:05 Roary the Racing Car

Go Gadget James and Maxi Maxi is jealous of James's gadgets and persuades Molecom to invent some just for him.
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06:15 Thomas & Friends

Percy's New Whistle Percy's whistle nearly causes an accident with Elizabeth, so Thomas tells him to stop using it - until it comes in useful in an emergency.
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06:30 Chiro

Series 1. Episode 3/52: Ullala's Painting The plucky chick gets a makeover, but decides he wants to go back to his original look.
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06:35 Elmo's World

Cameras Elmo learns about cameras and how to take a picture, while Mr Noodle tries to photograph a talking cheese.
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06:50 Peppa Pig

Thunderstorm George and Peppa are caught outside in the middle of a big thunderstorm.
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06:55 Milkshake Monkey

Series 1. Episode 12/20: Life Boat The playful primate goes for a trip on a lifeboat and does his best to stay afloat.
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07:00 The WotWots

Series 1. Episode 28/52: Socket Sprocket Pocket SpottyWot tries to fix his sister's broken chair, but keeps losing his spanner.
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07:10 Rupert Bear

Rupert and the Giant Egg Race The day of Nutwood's egg-and-spoon race arrives.
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07:20 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures

Series 1. Episode 8/52: Secret Agents The duo become secret agents and undertake a mission to stop mischievous Dr Nose from putting fake snouts on everyone.
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07:30 Roary the Racing Car

Series 3. Episode 18/26: Rusty Takes a Trip The cheerful racing car and his friends plan a surprise for Rusty.
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07:45 Make Way for Noddy

Toy Town's Winning Team Mr Wobbly Man takes up football - with a little coaching from Noddy.
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08:00 Fifi and the Flowertots

Big Band Night Fifi has a sore throat and Bumble loses his drums on the day of the Flowertot concert.
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08:15 Peppa Pig

Tiny Creatures George and Peppa find a little snail in Grandpa Pig's garden.
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08:20 Peppa Pig

Series 3. Episode 2/104: The Rainbow The piglet and her family spot a rainbow while out driving.
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08:25 Thomas & Friends

James Works it Out James ignores Hector the truck's advice and sets off in bad weather.
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08:35 Olivia

Series 1. Episode 18/50: Olivia's Fashion Show The youngster designs her own collection of clothes and puts on a fashion show.
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08:50 The Mr Men Show

Series 1. Episode 32/52: Bugs Little Miss Whoops causes havoc on board the Dillydale Express.
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09:00 Little Princess

Series 3. Episode 17/35: I Want to Be Strong The youngster helps General become strong so he can impress Maid.
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09:15 The Wright Stuff

Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show with panellists Tracy-Ann Oberman and Christopher Biggins. Actress Phina Oruche drops in for a chat.

10:45 Trisha Goddard

I Hope You Are Not My Dad - DNA Results A returning guest discovers whether the man she claims ruined her childhood is her biological father.
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11:45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Series 1. Episode 1/23: Pilot First episode of the crime drama series. A man is thought to have killed himself, until his tape-recorded suicide message turns out to be a fake. Meanwhile, two detectives compete to solve their 100th cases first and earn a promotion. With William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan and George Eads.
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afternoon

BBC 1

12:15 Bargain Hunt

Peterborough 18 Two teams scour Peterborough Festival of Antiques, where they select a decorative kettle and a jade, pearl and gold brooch to take to auction. Tim Wonnacott also visits Peterborough Museum to examine artefacts that once belonged to 19th-century poet John Clare, including a snuff box and an unfinished piece of writing.
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13:00 BBC News; Weather

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13:30 Regional News and Weather

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13:45 Doctors

Series 12. Episode 84/230: Frozen Daniel is suspicious about a client's reasons for asking for Botox treatment, and Julia feels overwhelmed after returning to work. Meanwhile, Elaine comes to a conclusion about her long-term relationship - raising questions about whether her decision will be of benefit to the Mill. Medical drama, starring Matthew Chambers, Janet Dibley and Diane Keen.
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14:15 Diagnosis Murder

Series 1. Episode 14/19: Guardian Angel Dr Sloan investigates the murder of his old friend Mayor Ridgeway. The motive appears political, but things are not as clear-cut as they seem. Crime drama, starring Dick Van Dyke.
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15:00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News

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15:05 Green Balloon Scrapbook

Series 1. Episode 10/15 Ant hunts for creatures in his garden, a group of club members helps out on a city farm, and Skipper visits South America to learn about macaws.
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15:30 Eliot Kid

Moving to the Stars Eliot believes his family is moving to Venus in a rocket built by his father, and plans to sabotage it.
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15:40 Wingin' It

Series 1. Episode 2/13: Big Hairy Deal Carl boasts that he can handle maturity, so Porter uses his powers to make him sprout lots of facial hair. Unfortunately, the youngster learns he is stuck with the magic beard for the rest of the week, but his luck changes when he goes to school and is mistaken for a substitute teacher.
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16:05 Horrible Histories

Series 2. Episode 10/13 A news report from 1066 uses the Bayeux Tapestry to give an impression of the latest action from the battlefield. Vincenzo Larfoff (David Baddiel) spins a scary tale from the Victorian era, a cut-throat Celt receives a makeover, and Queen Boudicca sings a rock anthem telling the story of her reign.
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16:35 Blue Peter

Series 54. Episode 1/76 New series. Helen Skelton, Joel Defries and Andy Akinwolere present tales from their recent summer trip to Italy, beginning with a feature from Venice, where they discover what it is like to live on water. The trio also meet members of the Venetian fire service, and take part in the famous Rendatore Festival's gondola races.
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17:00 Newsround

Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience.
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17:15 Weakest Link

Anne Robinson oversees the back-stabbing general knowledge quiz, as contestants try to weed out the weaklings and walk off with a cash prize.
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BBC 2

13:15 Ready Steady Cook

Hotel Babylon actors Martin Marquez and Michael Obiora participate in the 20-minute culinary challenge. Presented by Ainsley Harriott.
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14:00 Wanted Down Under

Series 3. Episode 10/20: Lloyd Family: Auckland Gareth and Carol Lloyd want to move their family to Auckland, New Zealand, but 12-year-old Abigail is unhappy about leaving behind her football team in Bedford and seven-year-old Jamie sides with his sister. Nicki Chapman helps them come to a decision by giving them a week to sample life Down Under.
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15:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Series 3. Episode 2/30: Eric Knowles v Charlie Ross - UK Antiques Market Eric Knowles and Charlie Ross compete to buy the best items at an antiques market in Ardingly, West Sussex, with each expert hoping to make the most money when they are sold later.
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15:45 Flog It!

Series 6. Episode 38/40: Banbury James Lewis and Thomas Plant head to Banbury to value antiques owned by members of the public. Paul Martin takes in the sights at Blenheim Palace, where the idyllic landscape owes a debt to the influence of legendary garden designer Capability Brown.
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16:30 Pointless

Series 3. Episode 2/50 Quiz show in which five pairs of contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions posed to 100 people before the show. At the end of each round, the team with the most points is eliminated until the final two pairs battle for a cash prize. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Rchard Osman.
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17:15 Escape to the Country

Cornwall Cutdown Aled Jones helps a couple with 14 cats and dogs find an isolated retreat in Cornwall on a budget of £500,000. They want to become self-sufficient so he is also challenged to find a home with plenty of land.
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ITV 1

Channel 4

12:00 Channel 4 News Summary

Includes news headlines and weather.
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12:05 Brothers & Sisters

Series 3. Episode 16/24: Troubled Waters - Part One Part one of two. The Walkers enter a turbulent period as they experience new life and the possibility of death in quick succession. Rebecca discovers information that could destroy the family business, and turns to her father for help, while Kitty realises where Robert's priorities lie.
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13:00 Jamie at Home

Series 2. Episode 10/18: Feathered Game Chef Jamie Oliver joins a partridge shoot, finding out from a gamekeeper how to get involved with the countryside. He then rustles up dishes using fresh game birds and recipes inspired by Asian, European and traditional British cuisine, designed to get the best flavour possible.
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13:30 Film:

Three Came Home

A writer, her husband and their son are captured by Japanese forces in Borneo during the Second World War and incarcerated in separate prison camps. Drama based on the true story of Agnes Newton Keith, starring Claudette Colbert, Patric Knowles, Florence Desmond and Sessue Hayakawa.
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15:25 Countdown

Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with Gloria Hunniford in Dictionary Corner.
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16:10 Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds hosts the game show in which contestants try to guess the values of mystery boxes containing as much as £250,000.
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17:00 Come Dine with Me

Sweetshop owner John O'Sullivan throws the second party in Brighton, planning a three-course menu of retro favourites including tinned peaches and chicken Kiev. While DJ Melody and Pasha du Valentine pick up where they left off the previous night, the other guests are distracted by their host's toilet-roll serviettes and unusual party tricks.
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17:30 Coach Trip

Series 5. Episode 2/30 The tourists arrive in Amsterdam, where they take a trip around the city's canals by pedalo, before learning the exotic art of burlesque dancing. At the end of the day, Brendan drops a bombshell on the group by unexpectedly changing the rules of the vote.
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Five

12:40 five news

Round-up of the day's headlines from around the world.
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12:45 The Hotel Inspector

Series 6. Episode 3/6 Alex Polizzi visits the Rutland Arms in Bakewell, Derbyshire, in a bid to transform the fortunes of its 68-year-old owner, who has lost nearly £750,000 since taking over 12 years ago. Poor organisation, bad reviews from guests and an absence of visitors during the winter months have left the business teetering on the brink of financial ruin.
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13:45 Neighbours

Paul exasperates his family by pretending not to care that Andrew has run away from home - but his nonchalance hides his own insecurities. Meanwhile, Andrew causes trouble for Summer when he hides out in her room, leaving Natasha feeling neglected, and Steph and Toadie struggle to keep Libby from becoming the baby's godmother.
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14:15 CSI: NY

Series 2. Episode 20/24: Run Silent, Run Deep The team is called to a football stadium, where the skeletal remains of a gang member have been dug up. As the detectives start bagging evidence, a chance discovery puts Danny's job on the line. Crime drama, starring Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes and Carmine Giovinazzo.
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15:05 Film:

Back to You and Me

A doctor returns home after many years for a school reunion and tries to rebuild her relationship with her estranged mother, whom she has not seen since her father's death. The experience proves both enlightening and surprising, as she discovers her childhood sweetheart is a now a widower, and her mother reveals a dark secret. Drama, starring Lisa Hartman Black, Dale Midkiff and Rue McClanahan.
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17:00 five news

Round-up of the day's headlines from around the world.
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17:30 Neighbours

evening

BBC 1

18:00 BBC News

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18:30 Midlands Today

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19:00 The ONE Show

Jason Manford, Alex Jones and a team of roving reporters present topical stories from across the UK.
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19:30 EastEnders

Lewis impresses Carol when he allays Liam's fears about going to school, and Ricky tries to find the right moment to tell Bianca about Sam's baby. Jane presses on with her plan to cheat Ian out of his savings, despite Denise's disapproval, Peggy starts to miss Phil, and Becca threatens Jean.
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20:00 Holby City

Series 12. Episode 49/55: The Last Day of Summer Ric resigns from the board, and tells Annalese to stay with Michael. However, when his declining health causes him to collapse during surgery, his life is placed in the hands of his love rival. Meanwhile, Oliver's desire to please Greg leaves him overestimating his abilities, and Jac finally accepts Sacha as a friend after they share a difficult shift.
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21:00 The Deep

Series 1. Episode 5/5: The Last Breath With the lava bug samples in hand, the Orpheus crew plans to escape the Arctic depths, but when the vessel's air systems break down, it appears all hope of returning to the surface is gone. Meanwhile, sinister forces on board the decrepit Volos still pose a threat, and with tensions between America and Russia rising, Zubov conspires to put an end to the project. Thriller, starring Goran Kostic and Minnie Driver. Last in the series.
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22:00 BBC News

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22:25 Regional News and Weather

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22:35 Gears and Tears

Series 1. Episode 5/6 In the climax of the World Final, love blossoms between two of the young members of rival camps the Smiths and the Wainmans. Narrated by Ralph Ireson.
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23:05 Film:

In the Bedroom

The life of a family in a quiet and claustrophobic American town is changed irrevocably when the eldest son becomes romantically involved with an older woman - an entanglement that ends with tragedy and bitterness. Oscar-nominated drama, directed by first-time film-maker Todd Field, starring Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei and William Mapother.
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BBC 2

18:00 Eggheads

Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize.
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18:30 Restoration Roadshow

Series 1. Episode 17/20: Burghley 5 At Burghley House in Lincolnshire, picture restorer Lucia Scalisi tries to repair an oil painting of a St Bernard, Rod Titian examines a badly damaged Victorian lyre cabinet, and Roger Hawkins has his skills put to the test by a collection of fish-shaped stone water bottles. Presented by Eric Knowles.
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19:00 Coast

Series 5. Episode 7/8: Denmark The team visits Denmark where Neil Oliver learns about the unique concept of `Hygge', which roughly translates as a feeling of bliss. Nick Crane explains why Britain imports so much Danish bacon, Alice Roberts sails aboard a full-scale replica of a Viking longship, Miranda Krestovnikoff encounters red deer, and Mark Horton reveals the story of Heligoland, a tiny island used by the Royal Navy in 1947 for one of the largest non-nuclear explosive detonations in history. Plus, Dick Strawbridge examines the construction of one of the world's largest offshore wind farms.
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20:00 The Great British Bake Off

Series 1. Episode 3/6 The six remaining contestants head for Sarre Windmill in Kent for the third round of the competition. Here, they are challenged to bake the perfect loaf, under the watchful eyes of Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Meanwhile, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins taste Britain's earliest bread roll and discover the hidden history of the sandwich.
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21:00 Zimbabwe's Forgotten Children

Undercover documentary filmed over the course of nine months, following the lives of three youngsters growing up in the country. Twelve-year-old Grace rummages through rubbish dumps in Harare to find bones she can sell to pay for school fees, nine-year-old Esther cares for her baby sister and ill mother, while 13-year-old Obert pans for gold so he can buy food for himself and his grandmother. Previously seen on BBC4.
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22:30 Newsnight

Analysis of the day's events, presented by Gavin Esler.
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23:20 Home Movie Roadshow

Series 1. Episode 4/5 The roadshow `cinebus' arrives in London, where presenters Dan Cruickshank and Kirsty Wark, along with experts Robin and Binny Baker, are shown colour film of the 1951 Festival of Britain. Among many home movies of the Queen's Silver Jubilee, the team finds a precious record, and there is an insider's story about the raising of the Mary Rose, complete with underwater footage.
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ITV 1

Channel 4

18:00 The Simpsons

Series 16. Episode 21/21: The Father, the Son and the Holy Guest Star Bart begins attending a Catholic school and meets a hip-hop-quoting priest who encourages him to convert. Homer tries to return his son to the Protestant Church, but the lure of beer and a pancake dinner causes him to join the faith - so Reverend Lovejoy and Ned Flanders take action. With the guest voice of Liam Neeson.
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18:30 Hollyoaks

Steph gathers her family to tell them the truth about her declining health, but Tom takes the news badly and runs away. Meanwhile, an embarrassed Duncan admits his romantic shortcomings to Eva, Malachy and Lynsey give in to their mutual attraction, and Cindy insists she is not interested in Alistair's money after being labelled a gold-digger by his grand-daughters.
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19:00 Channel 4 News

Including sport and weather.
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19:55 4thought.tv

Short film asking whether controversial faith schools should be banned in the UK. The programme examines how thoughts on the subject divides opinions, with some arguing the academies represent educational excellence, and others claiming they reinforce segregation and indoctrination.
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20:00 Help! My House is Falling Down

Series 1. Episode 3/6 Sarah Beeny comes to the aid of a couple who bought a five-bedroom Victorian property in Hull's Garden Village, little suspecting the roots of surrounding trees could compromise the stability of their new home. Having fled the house fearing it might collapse around them, the pair applied to remove the offending greenery, but ran into opposition from the local council.
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21:00 The Hunt for Britain's Sex Traffickers

New series. Documentary filmed over the course of 12 months telling the story of Operation Pentameter 2, Britain's biggest police operation against sex trafficking. Officers in Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall begin by raiding brothels across the nation to gain an insight into the criminal networks bringing foreign sex workers into the UK. Continues tomorrow.
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22:00 Ultimate Big Brother

Highlights from the past 24 hours in the house, as some of the most loved and hated housemates from the show's history face new challenges to be crowned the ultimate contestant. Ultimate Big Brother: Live is at 12am on E4 and 1.15am on Channel 4.
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23:10 The Inbetweeners

Series 2. Episode 6/6: End of Term Will becomes stressed as the friends prepare for their exams - apart from Jay, who finds himself preoccupied. Simon makes progress with Carli by helping her revise, and they all reminisce about the events of the past year. Comedy, starring Simon Bird. Last in the series.
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23:45 Pete Versus Life

Series 1. Episode 4/5: Marriage of Convenience Realising he has been selfish in the past, Pete tries to turn his life around. Commentators Colin King and Terry McIlroy analyse his first charitable act - agreeing to a marriage of convenience. Comedy, starring Rafe Spall, Simon Greenall and Ian Kirkby.
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Five

18:00 Panda Week with Nigel Marven

Series 1. Episode 2/5 The wildlife presenter visits China's Foping Reserve, deep in the heart of panda country. With the help of expert trackers, he finds droppings and paw-prints - but the animals themselves remain elusive. However, he is given a chance to encounter a giant flying squirrel and a bamboo rat, before spotting some promising movement in the bamboo thickets.
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18:25 Live From Studio Five

Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss host the magazine show featuring location reports, celebrity interviews and showbiz gossip.
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19:00 Five News at 7

Round-up of the day's headlines from around the world.
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19:30 Chris Barrie's Massive Speed

Attack Helicopters Chris traces the history of attack helicopters, from the experimental autogyro of the 1920s, to the heavily armed military models of the 1970s and 80s. He begins by examining the prototype invented by Juan de la Cierva in 1920s Spain, before moving on to the Bell Huey UH-1, the Soviet Hind, the British G-Lynx and the Apache AH-64. Last in the series.
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20:00 Natureshock: Killer Squid Invasion

New series. Documentary exploring the spread of the Humboldt squid, giant predators that are swarming across the Pacific Ocean, consuming everything in their path. Former US Special Forces diver Scott Cassell uses hi-tech gadgets to determine whether the creatures are working together to colonise new territory, while marine scientists William Gilly and Danna Staaf detail the Humboldt's remarkable reproductive capabilities.
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21:00 CSI: Miami

Series 8. Episode 8/24: Point of Impact A mother-of-two is killed when her car is involved in an accident with a stolen vehicle. A man who initially appears to be a heroic passer-by turns out to be the other driver, and the team is left to investigate whether a crime has been committed or if it was just an unfortunate crash. Starring David Caruso.
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22:00 CSI: NY

Series 6. Episode 8/23: Cuckoo's Nest A man falls from a bridge in what appears to be a straightforward suicide, but lab results reveal he was shot in the chest before being thrown off. Hawkes dives into the Hudson to search for the murder weapon, and discovers an antique that reveals the `compass killer' has returned and claimed his third victim. Crime drama, starring Hill Harper.
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23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Series 4. Episode 7/23: Invisible Evidence Warrick testifies at a rape and murder hearing and discovers the weapon that killed the victim cannot be considered as evidence because it was seized during an unlawful search. The team has only 24 hours to assemble more proof or risk seeing the case thrown out of court. Crime drama, starring William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger and Gary Dourdan.
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BBC 1

01:15 Five Days that Changed Britain

One-off documentary telling the story of how the coalition Government was formed over the course of five eventful days in May. Key players talk to BBC political editor Nick Robinson about their role in shaping the agreement that led to an alliance between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties. Interviewees include Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
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02:15 How to Beat Tough Times: Money Watch

Earning It Sophie Raworth, Justin Rowlatt and the Money Watch team provide advice to UK households on how to save money and adjust domestic budgets to the economic situation. They explore how the recession has affected pay prospects, investments and pension schemes, and investigate the surge of micro businesses and their chances of success, with the help of money-saving expert Martin Lewis.
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03:15 Penguin Island

Love Is in the Air Documentary following the lives of the penguins of Phillip Island, Australia, focusing on three pairs inhabiting a colony where relationships are fraught and danger lurks around every corner. The team of rangers and scientists monitors the progress of the animals during the hottest summer on record, as one of the couples produces its first clutch of eggs and prepares for the arrival of the chicks. Rolf Harris narrates.
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03:45 Ben Fogle's Escape in Time

Series 1. Episode 7/20 The men are asked to go tree-felling, one of the most strenuous jobs at Acton Scott Estate. Meanwhile, the women discover just how hard Victorian mothers were expected to work when they make butter, and the children are invited to the house to play with classic period toys.
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04:30 HARDtalk

Stephen Sackur talks to people making the headlines.
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05:00 The World Today

International reports.
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05:30 World Business Report

The latest business news, with informed analysis.
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BBC 2

00:20 Digging for Britain

Series 1. Episode 2/4: Prehistory Alice Roberts visits Happisburgh in Norfolk, where the discovery of rare artefacts provides evidence of the earliest human occupation in Britain, challenging the conventional belief that the human species would not have been able to survive in northern Europe one million years ago. She also joins a team at Forteviot in Scotland, where a Bronze Age grave holds a big surprise.
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01:20 BBC News

Regular bulletin.
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01:30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer

Global news reports.
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02:00 BBC News

Regular bulletin.
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02:30 HARDtalk

Stephen Sackur talks to people making the headlines.
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03:00 BBC News

Regular bulletin.
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03:30 Reporters

The latest global issues filed by BBC correspondents around the world.
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04:00 BBC News

Regular bulletin.
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04:30 Close

ITV 1

Channel 4

00:15 Late Night Poker

Full Tilt Action from the opening round of the Full Tilt series, as 48 of the world's leading players competed for a $200,000 first prize. With commentary by Richard Orford.

01:15 Ultimate Big Brother: Live

Coverage of events from the show, as some of the most famous former contestants compete in front of cameras 24 hours a day for two weeks, before one of them is crowned the ultimate Big Brother housemate.

02:30 The Hunt for Britain's Sex Traffickers

Documentary filmed over the course of 12 months telling the story of Operation Pentameter 2, Britain's biggest police operation against sex trafficking. Officers in Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall begin by raiding brothels across the nation to gain an insight into the criminal networks bringing foreign sex workers into the UK.
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03:25 KOTV Boxing Weekly

News, results and hard-hitting action from bouts in locations around the world.
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03:55 British GT Championship

Silverstone: Round Eight Highlights from the eighth meeting of the 13-round season at Silverstone.
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04:20 The Grid

Featuring an interview with Indy Car Series driver Will Power, a lesson in the art of drifting in Japan and Lewis Hamilton's preview of the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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04:50 World Sport

Magazine show rounding up the latest events, featuring high-profile tournaments and stars, as well as extreme and minority sports.
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05:15 ITU Triathlon World Cup Magazine

Netherlands and Hungary A review of the fifth and sixth events of the season, staged in Tiszaujvaros, Hungary, and Holten in the Netherlands.
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Five

00:00 NCIS

Series 5. Episode 7/19: Requiem A childhood friend of Gibbs' dead daughter is stalked by an Iraq War veteran, and asks the agent for help. Memories of his murdered family lead him to make the case a priority, but he acts on his own initiative and leaves HQ without his badge, making DiNozzo fear he is risking his job for a personal vendetta. Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly star.
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00:55 SuperCasino

Live interactive gaming.

04:05 House Doctor

Chester Property expert Ann Maurice offers advice to would-be sellers of a Victorian house in Chester to make it more marketable.
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04:30 Wildlife SOS

The work of volunteers treating sick, injured and orphaned animals at a wildlife sanctuary.
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04:55 Animal Rescue Squad

Highlights of the series in which Michaela Strachan and Matt Baker report on the work being done to protect animals in the UK and abroad. They meet people involved in everything from large-scale conservation projects to small wildlife sanctuaries, and investigate the daily dramas that take place in Britain's veterinary practices.
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05:10 The New Tomorrow

Series 1. Episode 5/26 Dan falls ill during a hunting trip and is found by the Barbs - but the antidote he needs can only be obtained in the Forbidden Zone. Shadow prepares the Warps for war, but he and Harmony are both worried by Flame's decision to launch an attack the following day.
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05:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge

Michaela Strachan feeds wild vultures in South Africa. Jamie Crawford goes swimming with mermaids in Mexico and Ellie Harrison tries to match the speed of a diving falcon.
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