| BBC 1 | | 6.00pm BBC News |
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| 6.30pm Regional News Programmes |
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| 7.00pm Cash in the Attic |
| A compulsive hoarder who has recently recovered from breast cancer decides to part with her collection of antiques to fund a much-needed spa holiday with her husband. The team set about sifting through the trinkets in search of items of value, but will they find enough for that elusive dream break?
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| 7.30pm Real Story |
| Fiona Bruce reports on the impact the National Lottery has made on Britain in the 10 years since its launch, talking to winners about whether their lives have changed for the better.
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| 8.00pm EastEnders |
| Den refuses to make amends with Chrissie and leaves Ian in no doubt about his chances with Kate. Paul makes a good impression with social services by volunteering to supervise a children's basketball team, Pauline muscles in on Martin and Sonia's cosy night in, and Kat sets out to put a smile on Zoe's face, but her plans go horribly wrong.
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| 8.30pm Ground Force America |
| Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh visit a garden on a steep precipice in Santa Barbara. The owners are fascinated by England's ancient buildings, so the team endeavour to build them a Gothic folly, with a dry stream running down the slope.
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| 9.00pm Waking the Dead |
| Part two. Sam Jacobs discovers he was the intended victim, and demands answers from Mark Andrews. Meanwhile, the cold case squad realise the stolen murder weapon is the key to uncovering the killer, only to find the gun has been used in yet another fatal shooting.
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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 Comedy Connections |
| Julia Sawalha narrates a look back at the creation of The Young Ones, which appeared to gleefully tear up the sitcom rulebook and propelled a new generation of comedy talent to the forefront. But despite the show's anarchic and frequently surreal nature, the writers were more influenced by the established sitcom format than they seemed, and gradually the radical newcomers would become the new mainstream. With contributions from writer Ben Elton and stars Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer and Adrian Edmondson.
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| 11.05pm Film: Tin Cup (1996, 15) (on DVD) |
Kevin Costner stars as a burnt-out golf pro who attempts to win the heart of the woman he loves by defeating her big-headed boyfriend at the US Open. Warm and fuzzy comedy drama, with Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin and Linda Hart.
followed by Weatherview |
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| BBC 2 | | 6.00pm The Weakest Link |
| Anne Robinson hosts the general knowledge quiz in which contestants answer questions as a team, eliminating the poorest players as they go.
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| 6.45pm The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Carlton adopts a horse during a day at the races, while Ashley's run of good luck continues with an offer of a place at New York Drama School and a starring role in a TV commercial.
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| 7.10pm Malcolm in the Middle |
| Malcolm dates a girl whose father dislikes him, while Francis becomes chief mediator in a dispute between Otto and his cowboy neighbours, and Dewey discovers he is an evil twin. Starring Frankie Muniz and Jane Kaczmarek.
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| 7.30pm Terry Jones' Medieval Lives |
| The former Python explodes common stereotypes about women in the Middle Ages, revealing that the image of the passive, vulnerable damsel was largely a creation of the Victorian era. The reality was considerably more formidable — medieval women ran businesses, led armies into battle and were even known to abduct the lovers of their choice.
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| 8.00pm Mastermind |
| John Humphrys challenges four more contestants to prove their intellectual mettle, posing questions on the life and works of Titian, Alan Partridge, Boswell and Johnson's tours of the Hebrides and the history of the football World Cup.
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| 8.30pm University Challenge: The Professionals |
| Jeremy Paxman oversees the battle of wits between a team from the Eden Project and the fossil experts of the Palaeontological Association.
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| 9.00pm Coupling (on DVD) |
| Oliver seems to be making progress in his efforts to charm his fellow loser-in-love Jane, but his living room is struggling in the battle with magazine nudity, which could jeopardise his chances. Comedy, starring Gina Bellman and Richard Mylan.
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| 9.30pm Dead Ringers (on DVD) |
| Impersonators Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry send up a host of celebrities.
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| 10.00pm The Keith Barret Show |
| The hapless host chats to weather presenter Sian Lloyd and MP Lembit Opik about their relationship and forthcoming wedding, before undertaking a journey into the unknown by visiting a busy bar hosting 21 hen parties at once.
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| 10.30pm Newsnight |
| Kirsty Wark presents a comprehensive round-up of the day's events.
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| 11.20pm Film: The Son's Room (2001, 15) |
| Premiere. Almost unbearably emotional drama looking at how the death of a child affects a family, as the various members attempt to hide their grief and guilt — but are forced to face up to their loss when an old flame of their son pays a surprise visit. Nanni Moretti's film, in which he also appears, deservedly scooped the 2001 Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Powerful supporting performances come courtesy of Laura Morante, Jasmine Trinca and Giuseppe Sanfelice. Shown as part of BBC Four on BBC Two.
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| ITV 1 | | 6.00pm London Tonight and Weather |
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| 6.30pm ITV Evening News |
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| 7.00pm Emmerdale |
| Andy's combine harvester breaks down, compounding his financial problems and leaving him staring ruin in the face. Terry asks Bob to talk Dawn out of leaving the village with baby TJ, while Cain treats Daz to a lesson in the finer points of handling Shadrach.
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| 7.30pm Coronation Street |
| Cilla hatches an ingenious plan to win back Les, which involves turning up behind the wheel of a flash sports car, spinning an improbable yarn about inheriting a fortune and whisking him off on a jaunt. Unfortunately for her, Janice witnesses the whole charade and sets off in hot pursuit. Mike watches Ciaran and Penny like a hawk, determined to catch them together, while Harry decides he's fed up with being an object of ridicule and quits his job at the factory.
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| 8.00pm Tonight with Trevor McDonald |
| Update on the two overweight families taken in hand earlier in the year by Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson. Among the two thirds of Britons classified as obese, the volunteers have submitted to an intense regimen of exercise, healthy eating and no-holds-barred re-education in a bid to achieve new levels of fitness and well-being. Six months down the line, have they been transformed?
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| 8.30pm Coronation Street |
| Cilla decides the time has come to make her move on Les. Ignoring her hapless passenger's pleas to be taken home, she pulls over into a lay-by, sheds an artful tear, flashes her cleavage and pounces — just as Janice arrives on the scene. Penny shuts her ears to Mike's ranting about Ciaran, blissfully unaware that Tracy is eyeing him up herself, while over at the Rovers, a melancholy Harry drowns his sorrows and contemplates his future.
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| 9.00pm Bad Girls (on DVD) |
| The hard-hitting prison drama returns for the final four episodes of the current series, and things are certainly hotting up behind bars. After a night of passion with Kris, Natalie can't help wondering why her lover's ardour has been tempered in the cold light of day, but it's not long before she realises that it has something to do with the triumphant return of warden Selena Geeson from Canada — and the conniving con soon hits on the truth about their relationship. Wing Governor Frances Myers is forced to drop the poisoning case due to lack of evidence, while Julie S faces the moment of truth when she visits the doctor and Neil Grayling is on tenterhooks as the date of his sexual misconduct hearing draws closer — will Jim's allegations spell the end of his career?
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| 10.00pm Young Doctors |
| While Lizzy struggles to get her coursework completed on time, Camilla gets to the hub of the action when she volunteers to ride along with the Paramedic Rapid Response Unit — and she's soon dealing with her first emergency. Barney has a quieter time as he spends a day with a GP, but taking a blood sample proves problematic, and the students let their hair down to celebrate the halfway point of the year with a night on the town.
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| 10.30pm ITV News |
| Including Local News and ITV Weather.
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| 11.00pm Footballers' Wives (on DVD) |
| As Tanya's drug habit gets increasingly out of hand, Jason tells her their marriage is over, while relations are also strained for Donna, who throws wayward husband Ian out on his ear and resolves to fight for custody of Daniel alone. Still not back to her normal self following the attack, newlywed Chardonnay takes a pair of scissors to her long tresses — much to Kyle's concern. Glossy drama, starring Gary Lucy and Zoe Lucker.
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| Channel 4 | | 6.00pm Big Brother's Little Brother |
| Dermot O'Leary presents the daily programme from the compound, with interviews and competitions.
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| 6.30pm Hollyoaks |
| Nick makes up his mind to leave Hollyoaks, but is still unsure whether he should pursue his dream of travelling the world, or help his family in their moment of greatest need. His father tries to persuade him to go home, despite their differences, but is that really what he wants to do? Ali is attracted to a new arrival at work, especially after seeing the way she handles Josh and his friends, while Dannii inadvertently reveals to Joe why Mandy disappeared — sending him on a misguided mission to sort Tony out.
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| 7.00pm Channel 4 News |
| Including sport and weather.
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| 7.55pm my city: edinburgh |
| First in a series of four short films about Edinburgh, in which people born and brought up in the city offer their perspectives on the Scottish capital, starting with Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson.
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| 8.00pm Lost Buildings of Britain |
| Simon Thurley explores the ruins of Nottingham Castle, discovering how this formidable fortress was designed to withstand attack from any direction — as Richard the Lionheart learned to his cost, when he was forced to retake the castle on his return from the Crusades. Simon enlists the aid of a team of experts in medieval warfare to test the strategic capabilities of the fortifications by recreating the weapons of the time and attempting to storm the walls.
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| 9.00pm Pagans |
| Anthropologist Richard Rudgley examines how modern concepts of masculinity have been influenced by pagan culture, comparing the idolisation of sporting heroes and the behaviour of modern political leaders with practices in ancient society. He also questions whether the classic image of the hard-drinking, brawling and pillaging warrior king had any basis in reality, revealing how rulers had to live by their wits rather than their brawn, and uncovering tales of ancient male bonding, psychological warfare, and career tips for would-be Vikings.
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| 10.00pm Big Brother |
| Highlights of Sunday's action as the remaining housemates look forward to Friday's grand finale.
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| 10.50pm The Services |
| Comedy following a day in the life of a motorway service station, with Peter Kay playing every role. Characters include local DJ Paul LeRoy, embittered ex-RAC man Alan McLaherty, coach driver Craig and part-time customer care assistant and drama student Matthew.
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| 11.25pm The Art Show |
| Profile of cult author Niall Griffiths, whose gritty novels set in Wales' rural backwaters have earned comparisons with Irvine Welsh. The writer discusses his years travelling with the crusty rave scene, why he has turned his back on city life and the literary establishment, and the forthcoming film and TV adaptations of his books Stump and Grits.
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| 11.55pm Big Brother's Efourum |
| Fans of the series air their views on the latest developments in the house — the relationships, the conflicts, the voting and the evictions. A panel of experts, including the housemates' friends and families, journalists, celebrities and producers of the series, add their opinions and debate the most recent events. Russell Brand presents.
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| Channel 5 | | 6.00pm Home and Away |
| Scott reaches boiling point and lashes out at Kane, while Irene feels compelled to take in a new boarder — much to Rhys's dismay. Jesse and Hayley struggle to cope without gym equipment, a mystery thief steals money from the school and there's news of the truck driver whose evidence could turn Dani's case around.
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| 6.30pm Family Affairs |
| Sean and Tanya are horrified when Sarah returns to Charnham without Charlie, and rush off in search of him. Geri struggles to find time for her doctor's appointments and modelling commitments, and realises she may not be able to keep her condition a secret for much longer, while a guilt-stricken Eileen decides to help Sam arrange Mike's funeral.
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| 7.00pm five news |
| The day's headlines from around the world, presented by Kirsty Young.
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| 7.30pm The Gadget Show |
Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley put supposedly hard-wearing gadgets to the test by seeing how much punishment they can withstand before breaking, including firing guns at computers, playing hockey with watches, putting a radio in a dishwasher and dialling a mobile phone that's been sucked inside a vacuum cleaner. Plus, Aleks Krotoski reports on the trend for customised computers, Adrian Simpson's dad attempts to programme TV hard disks and Tom Dunmore examines timepieces.
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| 8.00pm Ultimate Stunt Pilots |
An in-depth look at life with Britain's world-famous airborne display team the Red Arrows, exploring the tough training regime new recruits undergo and revealing just how dangerous their death-defying aerobatics actually are. There's also a chance to see some of the most impressive and breathtaking stunts, including archive footage of early pilots who pushed themselves — and their aircraft — to the limit.
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| 9.00pm Film: The Assassin (1993, 18) (on DVD) |
Bridget Fonda is clearly uncomfortable in the leading role of this thriller, starring as a homicidal drug addict sentenced to death, then reprieved on condition that she work for the US government as a professional killer. Soulless American remake of influential French offering Nikita, with Gabriel Byrne, Harvey Keitel and Anne Bancroft.
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| 11.10pm The Making of The Lovers' Guide |
| As a new Lovers' Guide hits the shelves next week, this documentary lifts the lid on how the latest video in the hugely successful series was put together. Entitled What Women Really Want, it aims to give men a few practical pointers on how to satisfy their partners — in a responsible and dignified manner, of course.
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