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BBC 1

0600 : Breakfast
Start the day with the latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. Includes regional news at 25 and 55 minutes past each hour.
0915 : Real Rescues
Nick Knowles follows the dramatic work of the emergency services. Real Rescues is always at the heart of the action, out on call with Britain's dedicated police, fire, ambulance, coastguard.
1000 : Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Antiques gurus Mark Franks and Lorne Spicer spend Â500 of their own money purchasing the items that they think will make them the most profit at auction
1100 : Parade of the Heroes: Beijing 2008
Following Britain's most successful Olympic haul in 100 years, Olympic and Paralympic medal winners, including Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Ben Ainslie, Christine Ohuruogu, Darren Kenny and Eleanor Simmonds, join hundreds of their teammates in a colourful parade through the streets of London, meeting thousands of cheering fans along the way and climaxing with a grand celebration in a packed Trafalgar Square.
1300 : BBC News at One
National and international news from the BBC, followed by Weather.
1330 : BBC London News
The latest stories from the BBC London newsroom.
1345 : Doctors
Heston's first day proves an interesting one as a bus driver with road rage is forced to face up to his fear of doctors the hard way. His unorthodox methods cause Julia to fear she has made a big mistake.
1415 : Diagnosis Murder
Now Mark Sloan knows who the killer is, he plans to make merry hell for all concerned. Meanwhile Jack mounts a 'sting' to retrieve Amanda's stolen money.
1500 : BBC News
National and international news from the BBC. Followed by regional news and weather.
1505 : LazyTown
When the mayor of LazyTown goes away for the day, Robbie poses as mayor so he can change LazyTown's rules, and orders Sportacus to leave forever.
1530 : Dennis the Menace
Dennis is forced by his mum and dad to go for a haircut.
1550 : The Secret Show
Controlled by Nanny and her Babyizer ray, commando babies are kidnapping people across the world. World Leader is the next target. They seem invincible, for who could possibly hurt a baby?
1605 : Raven
Six new warriors join the quest to become the Ultimate Champion, and they must triumph over many dangers if they are to face Nevar in The Last Stand.
1635 : Election
Angellica Bell and political commentator Jonathan Dimbleby scrutinise a set of ambitious youngsters as they compete to be a leader for the children of the UK.
1700 : Newsround
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
1715 : Blue Peter's Live 50th Birthday
Andy, Helen and Joel celebrate Blue Peter's fiftieth birthday with music from McFly, a fireworks spectacular, and Her Majesty the Queen meets some gold badge winners at the Palace.
1800 : BBC News at Six
National and international news from the BBC, followed by Weather.
1830 : BBC London News
The latest stories from the BBC London newsroom. Followed by the national headlines and Weather.
1900 : The One Show
Live every weeknight, the one show that goes round the country to find the stories that matter to viewers. With Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley.
1930 : EastEnders
As Jack starts to feel pushed out, Ronnie decides whether to lay her cards on the table. Elsewhere, Ian discovers Jane's shocking secret. Followed by BBC News.
2000 : Britain in the Red...
Britain wants to know why our economy ran into trouble, and who is to blame for the credit crunch and banking crisis which threatens to affect us all.
2100 : Silent Witness
Nikki visits the only key eyewitness, Isra, teenage sister of one of the suspects. Isra insists that her brother was innocent, but after Nikki discovers how harshly Isra is being treated, the team starts to suspect a cover-up. Meanwhile, Rhys continues to run, and a shock is in store for Harry when he realises he knows the identity of the unknown victim. Also in HD.
2200 : BBC News at Ten
National and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
2225 : BBC London News
The latest stories from the BBC London newsroom. Followed by Weather.
2235 : Question Time
David Dimbleby chairs another installment of the political debate programme, this time from Stoke, where he is joined by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon and Dragon's Den entrepreneur James Caan, who tackle questions posed by the studio audience.
2335 : This Week
A political review of the week presented by Andrew Neil and his resident helpers Michael Portillo and Diane Abbott.
0020 : Holiday Weather
Going away? Find out what weather you can expect with this detailed international forecast.
0025 : Panorama
Inexperienced Sentator Barack Obama has risen from virtually nowhere to the threshold of the White House. Panorama visits his political home in Chicago's South Side as well as the crucial battleground state of Ohio to find out how he has achieved this. But as the new - and just as unlikely - vice-presidential challenger Sarah Palin slows him in his tracks, could the current financial crisis engulfing the Republican party put Obama on the home straight? Matt Frei investigates.
0055 : Watchdog
The Watchdog team takes a stand on behalf of consumers, tackling your problems live on air, exposing high street scandals and conducting investigations.
0125 : What to Eat Now
Valentine Warner unearths the very best ingredients as he travels the length of Britain on a journey through autumn food.
0155 : Charley Boorman: Ireland to Sydney... by Any Means
After a spiritually enriching time in India, Charley heads north towards Nepal, and what better way to start this next leg of the journey than on tuk tuks.
0255 : An Island Parish
On the Isles of Scilly, the Minister the Reverend David is increasingly concerned for the families of the four island men planning a dangerous row across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, legendary boatman Fraser Hicks is as usual having bad luck getting his boat ready for the important holiday season. Children from the island's school embark on a daunting journey to unfamiliar territory.
0325 : Dom's on the Case of Eye Care
Dom Littlewood looks into the shocking fact that over the next 25 years, the number of people going blind in the UK could double. So why does almost half of the British population not go for regular eye tests? Dom takes to the streets in his mobile eye van to test the health of the nation.
0410 : BBC News
BBC ONE joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.

BBC 2

0600 : Tikkabilla
Magazine programme with songs, rhymes, surprise guests, and things to make. With Simon, Lorna and Tamba.
0630 : Teletubbies
The Teletubbies watch some children march and twirl batons to music. The Tubbies then march with their favourite things. Followed by Tweenies Songtime.
0700 : Pitt & Kantrop
The tribe believes Stef's dreams are destined to come true, and he uses this belief for nefarious purposes.
0725 : Newsround
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
0730 : Prank Patrol Pocketsize
A girl tries to make a meal that her dad will remember for the rest of his life by creating some eggstra special cuisine at a local Chinese restaurant. With Barney Harwood.
0735 : Wild About Animals
The Capybara is the world's largest rodent species - the size of a sheep, with teeth shaped like a rabbit's, and a bark like a dog. Capybaras live in South America.
0800 : Basil's Game Show
A host of games, entertainment and comedy from Basil's Swap Shop, with special guests.
0830 : Postman Pat
Pat is asked to deliver a block of ice to Michael for the Chinese Summer Festival. But the ice flies out of the van and lands in a field.
0845 : Chuggington
Zephie gets lost on the way to the farm so Morgan fits her with a siren for emergencies, but Zephie sets it off at every opportunity!
0900 : Clifford the Big Red Dog
Nina's party is ruined but she still has a great time when Emily arranges another party for her, with some help from her friends. Followed by Tweenies Songtime.
0920 : Balamory
Edie McCredie arrives in the nursery complaining about strange road signs that have left traffic at a standstill.
0940 : Little Red Tractor
Mr Jones and Big Blue have accidentally broken the fence surrounding riverside field, allowing Stan's pigs to escape.
0955 : Pingu
Pingu and Pinga can scarcely wait for the handing out of presents. Whilst Mother and Father are decorating the tree outside an argument arises.
1000 : In the Night Garden
Everyone goes for a ride on the Ninky Nonk, but the teeny-tiny Pontipines are left behind. So they chase the Ninky Nonk around the garden.
1030 : Big Barn Farm
The farm welcomes newly born kittens, and the Farmyard Bunch must keep quiet all day. It's not as easy as it sounds.
1045 : Get Squiggling
Squiglet draws a laughing hyena called Harry. His serious friend, Horace the warthog, is coming for tea and Harry wants to stop laughing all the time.
1100 : The Maths Channel
We learn how to identify two-dimensional shapes using clues such as the number of corners and sides. We also look at how to create new shapes by folding card.
1110 : Primary History
Archaeologist Doctor Asma Ibrahim takes us on a journey through Pakistan and India, looking at the 4,500-year-old Indus civilisation.
1130 : Something Special
The toys have painted pictures, so Justin decides to have a go himself. He paints a face, a flower and a beautiful butterfly.
1145 : What? Where? When? Why?
Granny Tait is amazed at all the great food the gang prepares for some lunch boxes. She remembers back in the 50s when she was young.
1200 : The Daily Politics
Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn present the political stories of the day, with live coverage from the House of Commons.
1230 : Working Lunch
Business, consumer and workplace news from the award-winning team who tell it like it is. With Adam Shaw, Nik Wood and roving reporter Rob Pittam.
1300 : Out of the Blue
Will Stavva and Amber be too late to rescue Addo, Poppy and Peta from the burning inferno?
1325 : Coast
Miranda Krestovnikoff joins the dolphins who come to the Welsh coast to raise their young.
1330 : Snooker: Grand Prix 2008
Second-round action continues at the SECC in Glasgow. Rishi Persad, Steve Davis and John Parrott introduce live coverage of this afternoon's best-of-9 frame matches.
1715 : Escape to the Country
Jules Hudson presents from Sussex as he helps a couple from Hertfordshire find a perfect country home for their young family. Decisions get tough when they fall in love with two of the houses.
1800 : Eggheads
Jeremy Vine hosts the show that pits a team of challengers against the formidable panel of eggheads who have all been television or radio quiz champions.
1830 : Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
Claudia Winkleman returns with all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly Come Dancing. Judges Len Goodman is back with his dancing Masterclass.
1900 : Snooker: Grand Prix 2008
First up this evening, the live draw for the quarter-finals will take place - a new addition to the Grand Prix format. Then, the last two second-round matches get underway. Hazel Irvine presents live coverage from the opening frames. Commentators: Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and John Virgo.
2000 : The Restaurant
Amateur cooks compete for the opportunity to go into business with distinguished chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc. Raymond challenges the couples to come up with cook books that promote their restaurant concepts. First they have to cook their dishes to perfection, then get photographers to shoot them. The resulting promotional pages perplex the biggest book buyers in the country and there is surprise when they finally make their judgements.
2100 : Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Anarchic pop quiz with Simon Amstell, team captain Phill Jupitus and special guest team captain Bob Mortimer. With Jack Osbourne, Nick Grimshaw, David O'Doherty and Kelly Rowland.
2130 : Beautiful People
Simon Doonan now living in New York, remembers his extraordinary childhood growing up in Reading during the 90s where glamour was in short supply and his extended family were far from the beautiful people he and his best friend Kyle, known as Kylie, longed to move amongst.
2200 : The Graham Norton Show
Graham Norton presents celebrity chat, eccentric stories and characters, and home-grown weirdness from the great British viewing public. Guests include Oscar winning actress Goldie Hawn.
2230 : Newsnight US Election Debate Special
In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines. Followed by Weather.
2350 : Amazon with Bruce Parry
Bruce Parry explores the wealth of the Amazon rainforest. He parties with the millionaires of Manaus, lives and works with the illegal gold miners seeking their fortune, and sleeps in the forest canopy alongside the scientists who are trying to value the forest in a revolutionary new way.
0050 : Grand Prix Snooker Highlights
Hazel Irvine introduces highlights from tonight's second-round matches as players vie for quarter-final places. Matches are the best of nine frames. Commentators: Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and John Virgo.
0140 : Grand Prix Snooker Extra
Rishi Persad introduces action from this afternoon's best of nine frame second round matches. The commentators are Clive Everton, Dennis Taylor, Willie Thorne and John Virgo.
0340 : BBC News
BBC TWO joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
0400 : Diverse Music
A programme in which musical experiences cross cultural and geographical boundaries, bringing together major orchestras and classical and contemporary musicians from diverse music communities.

ITV 1

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Channel 4

0605 : Making it
Following four pupils from a Primary School in Kingston, Jamaica as they make Pitchy-Patchy costumes for the Carnival. Age range 7 - 11.
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0610 : The Hoobs
What's deep down inside the peep planet? And, more importantly, how can you have a look without cutting it in half?
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0635 : The Hoobs
Iver's got a card with a great big heart on the front! But whoever sent it has forgotten to sign their name!
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0700 : Freshly Squeezed
Today's show takes a look at this week's best gigs, and features an interview with Boy Zone and new videos by Noah and the Whale and Fall Out Boy.
0730 : Everybody Loves Raymond
Is Ray right to be sceptical when Frank uncharacteristically shows interest in his work?
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0800 : Just Shoot Me
Finch goes undercover at a high school, where he develops a close relationship with the head cheerleader, and Nina tries to become celibate.
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0830 : Just Shoot Me
Finch tries to get revenge on Nina, and Allie leaves Jack.
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0855 : Frasier
Frasier's son, Frederick, is coming for Christmas, but Martin explains that a proper Christmas doesn't necessarily mean only educational gifts.
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0930 : KNTV - Philosophy
Animated comedy clip show in which Slabovia.tv's teenage geniuses Kierky and Nietzsche look at the life and works of the ten greatest philosophers.
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0955 : Hardeep Does Drinking
Have you ever been so drunk that you have exposed yourself? Been arrested? These are just some of the questions that Hardeep Singh Kohli poses.
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1105 : World of Difference
Following six boys from London as they travel to the Gambia to work on an HIV awareness project.
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1135 : Don't Make Me Angry
Fourteen-year-old Mikki lives on a tough council estate and is the sole carer of her teminally ill mum.
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1200 : News at Noon
Includes business news, sport and weather.
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1230 : Supernanny
Lisa and Terry Jackson have five-year-old triplets: Will, Ethan and Isabella. Lisa, a stay-at-home mum, is outnumbered and burned out.
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1325 : They Who Dare
Dirk Bogarde leads a group of British soldiers on an undercover operation on the Greek island of Rhodes.
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1525 : Countdown
Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman host the show in which contestants race against the clock to pit their wits with vowels, consonants and numbers.
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1615 : Deal or No Deal
A quarter of a million pounds, 22 sealed boxes and one question...
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1700 : The Paul O'Grady Show
Today's guests include Katie Price and Peter Andre, and Brian Blessed.
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1800 : The Simpsons
Homer gets a job on the Itchy & Scratchy Show, providing the voice of the new character the network have brought in to shore up viewing figures.
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1830 : Hollyoaks
Catch up with all the action in the most exciting teen-drama on television.
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1900 : Channel 4 News
Includes sport and weather.
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1955 : 3 Minute Wonder
Frieze Art Fair and Channel 4 collaborate in an audacious experiment in filmmaking to mark the contemporary art fair in London.
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2000 : River Cottage Autumn
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall returns to River Cottage to harvest the best that autumn has to offer.
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2100 : Cutting Edge
This Cutting Edge film follows two teams - one British, one Polish - as they each construct an extension on two suburban houses.
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2200 : 8 Out of 10 Cats
The hit topical comedy panel show continues its irreverent, irrelevant and revealing run of shows.
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2235 : Star Stories 2
A riotous romp through the tabloid splashes to reveal the ups and downs and ins and outs of one of showbiz's most infamous feuds.
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2310 : When Women Rule the World
The reality entertainment show where eight feisty females are put in control of a group of Alpha males on a beautiful Caribbean island.
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0015 : Company Limited
Sharmila Tagore stars as the sister-in-law of a successful businessman making his way up the corporate ladder in 1970s Calcutta.
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0230 : Reverend Death
The Reverend George Exoo is a jolly Unitarian minister from West Virginia who has drifted into helping non-terminally ill people commit suicide.
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0400 : A1: The Road Musical
Benjamin Till's highly original, debut half-hour film traces experiences of the A1 road in music and song.
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0425 : St Elsewhere
Dr Auschlander finds an illegal cocaine store.
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0515 : Countdown
Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman host the show in which contestants race against the clock to pit their wits with vowels, consonants and numbers.
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Five

0600 : Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends
Squirt tried to perform a very risky surfer stunt but fell off his web. However, he's too embarrassed about it to admit how scary it was.
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0610 : Franny's Feet
Children's animation. Franny lands on a mountain and meets a young boy who keeps putting off his chores. [S,SL]
0625 : Fireman Sam
Fun Run. At the Pontypandy fun run, Mandy invents her own way of signalling for help, Norman has second thoughts about cheating and James twists his ankle.
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0635 : Hana's Helpline
Best Mum in the World. Calling Hana today is Lee the lion cub, who is having trouble finding his mum a suitable gift for Mother's Day. [S,SL]
0645 : Play!
Observational documentary series following children at play. It is the morning after a wedding, and a pile of chairs have been left behind in Ramu's front yard.
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0655 : Mio Mao
Plasticine animation following the antics of two lively kittens. Mio and Mao are playing behind a pillar when they notice something white flapping about.
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0700 : Ebb and Flo
Animation about a little girl and her animal friends. The gang find a cave on the beach and play games in it, but then Ebb gets frightened by a strange noise.
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0705 : Roary The Racing Car
The Rabbit That Yelled Stop. The cheery racing car is challenged to a race by Flash, but is his determined opponent prepared to do anything to win?
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0720 : Milkshake
A look ahead to today's children's programmes, including competitions and dedications.
0725 : Mr Men
Bugs. Little Miss Whoops and her ant farm cause trouble. Meanwhile, Little Miss Naughty is doing well with her bug business, and Mr Stubborn denies he has an insect infestation.
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0740 : Make Way For Noddy
Noddy's Special Treat. Noddy has won two tickets to the seaside, but doesn't know whom he should invite.
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0755 : Fifi and The Flowertots
Animation about a mischievous young flower girl. Fifi's trowel has gone missing. Stingo launches an investigation to find the culprit.
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0810 : Peppa Pig
Animation about a lovable young pig. Daddy Pig is taking everyone for a drive in the country, but the car is very muddy and Mummy insists they wash it first.
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0820 : Thomas & Friends
Railway adventures. Diesel challenges Thomas to a race backwards all around Sodor. Unable to see where they are going, the two engines cause chaos everywhere.
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0835 : Rupert Bear
Rupert and the Playful Wind. Rupert and his friends encounter Gustus, a young wind who, while his elders are busy creating their own weather conditions, grows bored.
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0850 : Pocoyo
Quirky animation. Pato packs his bags and says his goodbyes before getting on a plane. Will he ever return to Pocoyoland?
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0900 : The Wright Stuff
Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show with panellists Anne Diamond and Christopher Biggins. Tim Vincent is in the studio to reminisce about 50 years of Blue Peter.
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1030 : Trisha Goddard
Cara ran off with her stepdad when she was 16 years old... but now she's desperate for a divorce. Only, her stepdad doesn't want to end the relationship with his younger lover.
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1130 : Grey's Anatomy
Medical drama following the fortunes of hospital interns. The other interns try to get Izzie reinstated.
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1230 : Five News
National and international news.
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1245 : Going For Gold
John Suchet presents the live general knowledge quiz in which four studio contestants compete for a cash prize. Free entry is available via www.five.tv/goingforgold.
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1345 : Neighbours
Susan makes a pact with Angus. Will Harold's guilt jeopardise his new romance? Miranda learns the truth about Nicola. [AD,S]
1415 : Home and Away
Aden is questioned over Rachel and Larry's kidnap. Rachel has no way of contacting Tony. Kirsty gets a visit from a social worker. [AD,S]
1450 : Going For Gold Extra
General knowledge quiz. The winner of the main show earlier today takes on a viewer at home for the chance to win a cash prize. Free entry is available at www.five.tv/goingforgold.
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1505 : Columbo: Columbo Cries Wolf
Crime mystery starring Peter Falk and Ian Buchanan. The dishevelled detective tries to prove that the flamboyant owner of a men's magazine murdered his business partner and former lover.
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1700 : Five News Followed By Weather
National and international news.
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1730 : Neighbours
Susan makes a pact with Angus. Will Harold's guilt jeopardise his new romance? Miranda learns the truth about Nicola. [AD,S]
1800 : Home and Away
Aden is questioned over Rachel and Larry's kidnap. Rachel has no way of contacting Tony. Kirsty gets a visit from a social worker. [AD,S]
1830 : Lights Camera Animals
Documentary series profiling famous animal actors. The cameras follow Sykes the terrier cross onto the set of 'Heartbeat', where she has to play dead.
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1900 : Five News
National and international news.
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1930 : How Do They Do It?
Science series. Robert discovers how Marmite is made and learns how naval architects have come up with an 'uncapsizable' lifeboat.
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1958 : Five News Update
The latest headlines, sport and weather.
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2000 : Apollo 13
Combining real footage with reconstruction and key interviews, this documentary recounts the events of April 1970 when an oxygen tank exploded on the Apollo 13 spacecraft.
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2058 : Five News at 9
The latest national and international news headlines.
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2100 : Danger Men: Half a Million Volts
This new six-part series examines some of the most dangerous jobs in the world. The first edition follows the linemen who maintain America's electrical grids.
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2200 : Dog Soldiers
Darkly comic action horror starring Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd. A group of soldiers on a military training exercise in the Scottish Highlands is stalked by vicious werewolves.
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2255 : Five News Update
The latest headlines, sport and weather.
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2300 : Dog Soldiers
Darkly comic action horror starring Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd. A group of soldiers on a military training exercise in the Scottish Highlands is stalked by vicious werewolves.
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0015 : Quiz Call
Interactive quiz show giving viewers the chance to answer questions for money. Free entry is available through quizcall.co.uk (0845 call charges apply).
0400 : Major League Soccer
The best of the action from the Game of the Week from Major League Soccer. This week Real Salt Lake take on the New York Red Bulls.
0445 : Wildlife SOS
Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals brought into their sanctuary. [S,SL]
0510 : Neighbours
Susan makes a pact with Angus. Will Harold's guilt jeopardise his new romance? Miranda learns the truth about Nicola. [AD,S,SL]
0535 : Home and Away
Aden is questioned over Rachel and Larry's kidnap. Rachel has no way of contacting Tony. Kirsty gets a visit from a social worker. [AD,S,SL]
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