| BBC 1 | | 6.00pm BBC News |
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| 6.30pm Regional News Programmes |
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| 7.00pm Top of the Pops: Alfresco |
| Hour-long special from Gateshead Quays on the banks of the River Tyne, with performances by Busted, Sugababes, lostprophets and Natasha Bedingfield.
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| 8.00pm EastEnders |
| Dot is clearly shaken after undergoing her first series of tests at the hospital and although she insists she's fine, Dennis realises something is seriously wrong. A cool and calculating Chrissie plots her revenge against Den and Kate, while Vicki is thrilled to hear she's been accepted onto the fashion course.
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| 8.30pm Out-Take TV |
| The tables are turned on Anne Robinson as her most glaring Weakest Link blunders are brought to light alongside clips of Boris Becker, Austin Healy, Sonia and Andy Roddick.
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| 9.00pm Mastermind Celebrity Special |
| John Humphrys quizzes actor Bernard Cribbins, former racing commentator Murray Walker, voice coach David Grant and presenter Matt Allwright on general knowledge and their chosen subjects — Formula One, the art of angling, Stevie Wonder and films of the Coen brothers.
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| 9.30pm Only Fools and Horses (on DVD) |
| Del and Rodney reluctantly agree to let Grandad accompany them on their holiday abroad — a decision they soon come to regret. Comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce.
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| 10.00pm BBC News at Ten O'Clock |
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| 10.30pm Regional News and Weather |
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| 10.35pm Jim Davidson: On the Edge |
| The popular stand-up comedian performs in the first of three shows at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.
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| 11.15pm Film: Psycho (1998, 15) |
Director Gus Van Sant got quite a reaction when he announced he would follow up the huge success of Good Will Hunting with this scene-by-scene remake of the classic Sixties chiller. Hitchcock fans had their worst fears confirmed when it was released — it is nowhere near as good as the original, with the cast unable to hold their own and the whole affair curiously lacking in atmosphere. Vince Vaughn attempts to recreate Anthony Perkins' unforgettable performance as disturbed motel owner Norman Bates, whose curious relationship with his domineering mother leads to murder. Anne Heche revisits the ill-fated shower scene immortalised by Janet Leigh in the original, while Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen and William H Macy offer support.
followed by Weatherview |
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| BBC 2 | | 6.00pm Athletics |
| The London Grand Prix. Steve Cram presents live coverage of the biggest meeting in the British athletics calendar at the Crystal Palace stadium. An impressive field will be in attendance, with the likes of world 100m champion Kim Collins looking to capture a psychological advantage over his sprint rivals ahead of the Olympic Games in two weeks' time. Last year there were four British winners for the crowd to cheer, and among the hopefuls this time is javelin star Steve Backley, who'll be eager to throw well in what is expected to be his last-ever competition on home soil. Commentary by Stuart Storey, Brendan Foster, Paul Dickenson and Jonathan Edwards, with reports and analysis from Sally Gunnell, Michael Johnson and Colin Jackson.
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| 9.00pm Passion Never Dies |
| Documentary in which three older women reveal how their generation's attitudes to life, love and money have become increasingly liberal. Happily married Kathy talks about how to avoid becoming a divorce statistic, while Pam and Wendy, free from the constraints of marriage, discuss how they are keen to get ahead in the dating game — will either of them find Mr Right? Part of the Time of Your Life season.
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| 9.50pm The Planets: Brief Encounters |
| Computer-generated whistle-stop tour of the solar system, following the route taken by the Voyager spacecraft whose unique mission to capture images of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune began in 1977 and, having left them far behind, will continue for another 20 years.
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| 10.00pm QI |
| Stephen Fry quizzes Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth, Rich Hall and Alan Davies for more interesting answers on subjects including advertising, Aristotle and alcoholics in the impossible quiz show.
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| 10.30pm Newsnight |
| Gavin Esler presents a round-up of the day's events. Including at 11.00 Newsnight Review, hosted by Mark Lawson, with guests Alkarim Jivani, Germaine Greer and Michael Portillo.
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| 11.35pm BBC Four on BBC Two: Profile |
| The story of Vivian Stanshall, the writer, composer, musician, satirist and painter who achieved success in the 1960s as a founder member of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Following his departure from the group, he embarked on more surreal enterprises, from comic opera Stinkfoot to the film Sir Henry at Rawlinson End, before dying in a house fire in 1995. Featuring contributions from John Peel, Stephen Fry, Jack Bruce and Neil Innes.
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| ITV 1 | | 6.00pm London Tonight |
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| 6.29pm Pollen Count |
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| 6.30pm ITV Evening News |
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| 7.00pm Emmerdale |
| As his leaving party gets under way in the Dingle household, Sam gets togged up in a stolen suit donated by Shadrach and prepares to flee the country in the guise of the unlikeliest-looking clergyman ever to have donned a dog collar. Steph turns up on Turner's doorstep and announces she is moving back in to keep an eye on him, while Nicola begs Simon to reconsider his decision — but finds the fishmonger's definitely not for turning.
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| 7.30pm Coronation Street |
| Sunita receives encouraging news from the hospital and immediately returns to work, determined to live her life as normally as possible. Katy finally succeeds in getting back with Martin, and Harry fears his role as Underworld's resident sanitary technician is about to be scrubbed out, while Fred sees Ciaran kissing Penny and gleefully surmises she is doing the dirty on Mike.
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| 8.00pm Do Not Pass Go |
| In 1935, games company boss Victor Watson and his secretary Marjorie Philips set out on a search for the streets and sites that were to make up the Monopoly board. In this new series, author Tim Moore follows in their footsteps, looking at the history of the places they chose, discovering what they were like in the 1930s and how they have changed since then.
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| 8.30pm Midsomer Murders |
| The chattering classes find they've really got something to talk about when a local society beauty is found dead following a series of threats against her, and police investigations uncover a dark underbelly of adultery and deceit in affluent Midsomer Malham. Murder mystery, starring John Nettles and Daniel Casey.
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| 10.30pm ITV Weekend News |
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| 11.00pm Crimefighters UK |
| Sarah Heaney presents the final episode of the documentary series following the country's police forces as they respond to emergencies and continue the fight against crime.
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| 11.35pm Film: In the Name of the Father (1993, 15) (on DVD) |
| Jim Sheridan's controversial but impassioned Oscar-nominated drama adapted from the autobiography of Guildford Four member Gerry Conlon, chronicling his tireless efforts to overturn a life sentence imposed for his alleged involvement with the IRA. Daniel Day-Lewis (who also worked with Sheridan on the Academy Award-winning My Left Foot) gives, as ever, an incredibly powerful, tormented performance, and the wonderful supporting cast includes an emotional Pete Postlethwaite, plus Emma Thompson and John Lynch. A definite must-see.
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| Channel 4 | | 6.00pm Big Brother's Little Brother |
| Dermot O'Leary presents his usual round-up, including a preview of tonight's eviction. With no nominations this week, all six housemates' families and friends will be in the studio anticipating the results of the public vote, and Davina McCall will have had to prepare interviews for each of the remaining contestants.
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| 6.30pm Hollyoaks |
| Jake tries desperately to intervene as Ben confronts Tony, demanding proof that Mandy's safe and well, while Craig foolishly acts the big shot in front of Lee, making outrageous claims about his relationship with Natalie. Of course, she soon gets wind of his rash remarks and takes steps to deal with the situation. Mr Hunter reaches for the bottle as his home life deteriorates, prompting his long-suffering wife to issue a devastating ultimatum.
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| 7.00pm Channel 4 News |
| Including sport and weather.
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| 7.30pm Queer Eye for the Straight Guy |
| The team set out to help a policeman whose social life consists of evenings on the sofa with his girlfriend rather than romantic nights on the town — can they provide the right advice to rekindle the couple's passion?
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| 8.30pm Friends (on DVD) |
| Phoebe's fear that she may be about to lose her latest boyfriend is compounded by Ross's foolish comments, Monica makes a startling discovery about Chandler while visiting him in Tulsa and Joey is upset to learn his date doesn't remember having sex with him before. Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc star.
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| 9.00pm Big Brother |
| Davina McCall presides over eviction night, in which the housemates learn who the eighth evictee of the series will be. All six of the remaining contestants are facing the public vote, but which of them will make it to the final week?
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| 9.30pm Will and Grace (on DVD) |
| Karen falls in love with a restaurant owner, but he fails to call her after their date, while Will and Jack join a gay soccer team. American comedy, guest starring Andy Garcia, with Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally.
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| 10.00pm Big Brother |
| Expect loaded and probing questions from Davina McCall as she interviews tonight's evictee, giving more insight into the goings-on in the compound. Is it a relief to be leaving, or a crushing disappointment?
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| 10.30pm Bo' Selecta! Vol 3 |
| Topical comedy show, in which obsessive fan Avid Merrion shares celebrity-related gossip with a host of guests, ably assisted by the backstage antics of The Bear, agent Keith Lemon and actress Patsy Kensit.
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| 11.05pm The Osbournes (on DVD) |
| Kelly's 18th birthday approaches, but she refuses to have an elaborate party. Hoping to win her daughter round, Sharon promises a low-key family trip to Las Vegas — but Jack brings along a gang of friends, and as tempers flare, Ozzy turns his attention to the slot machines.
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| 11.35pm Punk'd |
| Singer Missy Elliot is the victim of a “bling sting”, and actress Hilary Duff gets a driving lesson with a difference, while R&B star Usher confronts a shoplifting sibling.
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| Channel 5 | | 6.00pm Home and Away |
| A new witness comes forward with evidence that could get Dani out of jail, while a desperate Josh repossesses the gym equipment — but is it really his to take? Kirsty is increasingly embarrassed by Kane, and an incident at the school only causes further ructions in their already strained relationship.
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| 6.30pm Family Affairs |
| Sarah abandons Charlie in the middle of nowhere, leaving him lost and alone. Sean and Tanya alert the police, but can they find him before he comes to harm? Gary takes Chloe away on holiday, leaving Chrissy facing a bleak future, and the early exit polls in the mayoral election reveal some surprising results.
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| 7.00pm five news |
| Global headline update, with Charlie Stayt.
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| 7.30pm Hot Property |
Edinburgh couple Owen and Fiona, currently living with his parents, are desperate to find a place of their own to bring up their young son, so Alice Beer offers them the chance to win one of three properties by guessing its value to within £1,000 of the asking price.
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| 8.00pm Property Dreams |
Eleanor Davies and George Clarke offer advice to a recently married couple with four houses and six children between them. The pair hope to sell two of their properties, renovate their shared home and buy a Spanish holiday retreat, but the husband is reluctant to part with his ramshackle pile in France. Will a lack of potential buyers for the other houses force them to abandon their Andalusian dream?
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| 9.00pm Film: Men of Honour (2000, 15) (on DVD) |
Premiere. Cuba Gooding Jnr stars as a Navy recruit who resolves to beat racism and become the force's first black diver. However, his superior officers are determined to see him fail, and when he loses a leg, his goal seems impossible — until he receives help from an unexpected source. Uninspired fact-based drama which should have been a lot better than it is, especially with a cast of this calibre. Robert De Niro, Charlize Theron and Hal Holbrook co-star. Including five news update at 9.55
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| 11.30pm Dumber and Dumber |
| A selection of hair-raising clips of near-catastrophic incidents caused by human stupidity. Presented by Tommy Vance.
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