Tuesday 29 May 2012
Programme Information
Network TV BBC Week 14: 4-10 April
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James Nesbitt and Liam Neeson star in a powerful, award-winning drama that explores aspects of Northern Ireland's troubled past and the challenges the future holds in coming to terms with it.
In 1975, 17-year-old Alistair Little, a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) murdered a 19-year-old Catholic, Jim Griffin, in Lurgan. He was arrested two weeks later, along with three others involved in the shooting, and convicted. Jim's murder was witnessed by his 11-year- old brother, Joe Griffin.
Five Minutes Of Heaven, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall) and written by Guy Hibbert (Omagh) is fiction inspired by real people. Working closely with Alistair and Joe, screenwriter Guy Hibbert creates a unique and compelling film that moves from a powerful re-enactment of these tragic events to a fictional interpretation of what might happen should these two men ever come face to face. The film explores the impact of the legacy of violence on both men.
Five Minutes Of Heaven was the winner of two prestigious awards at this year's Sundance Film Festival – The World Cinema Directing Award for Oliver Hirschbiegel and World Cinema Screenwriting Award for Guy Hibbert.
Joe Griffin is played by Bafta-nominated actor James Nesbitt (Murphy's Law, Bloody Sunday). The role of Alistair, 30 years on, is played by Liam Neeson, best known for his role as Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Schindler's List.
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The Speaker Ep 1/8
The search is on to find Britain's best young speaker. Comedienne Jo Brand, performance expert and Rada tutor Jeremy Stockwell and ex-NBA basketball star and motivational speaker John Amaechi travel the UK in search of the nation's most eloquent and inspiring teenagers, in The Speaker.
Featuring 14 to 18-year-olds, the eight-part series sees tough-talking teens, class jokers and shy, sensitive types go head to head as they learn to talk publicly and passionately about things that matter to them.
Jo, Jeremy and John start by putting youngsters through their paces in four regional auditions. Only 20 will make it through to the next stage, where they face a series of communication challenges. The contestants that don't make the grade will be eliminated. At the end of the series, the three best candidates will face a final showdown where they must make the speech of their lives.
Helping the finalists learn and rise to the challenges from week two of the series are a group of guest mentors who offer expert tutelage and inspiration. They are: queen of the Dragons' Den, Deborah Meaden; Earl Spencer; journalist and broadcaster Kate Silverton; and Tony Blair's former Director of Communications and speech writer Alastair Campbell.
In episode one, the search starts at regional auditions in Glasgow and London and the judges are expecting to see every type of speech and speaker. In each venue, only five of the talented youngsters will go through to the next stage and the competition is tough. Some 160 teenagers were invited to take up the challenge to prove they can talk confidently on any subject – but only one will possess the passion, personality and conviction to become The Speaker.
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The search to find Britain's best young speaker continues as comedienne Jo Brand, performance expert and Rada tutor Jeremy Stockwell and ex- NBA basketball star and motivational speaker John Amaechi continue their nationwide quest.
In episode two, the judges travel to Manchester and Cardiff to put more talented teenagers through their paces. With only five youngsters from each venue going through to the next round, the competition is fierce and only the most impressive will make it through.
The subjects range from gang warfare to geeks and civil rights to cereals. Some speakers are lost for words, some are inspired but all are desperate to impress. It's no easy decision and, at times, the judges are at loggerheads. They finally decide on 10 speakers to go through to the next round of challenges – but only one will eventually be crowned The Speaker...
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Coalinga Mental Hospital in California houses more than 500 of the most disturbed criminals in America – convicted paedophiles. Most have already served lengthy prison sentences but have been deemed unsafe for release. Instead they have been sent to the hospital indefinitely. They have only two choices: accept the fact they will never live as free men in society again, or submit to a programme of rehabilitation and therapy run by the hospital's psychologists.
Louis has gained access to Coalinga to film with patients and therapists, and to consider whether these men – whose history of sexual violence is often long and ingrained – could ever be sufficiently changed by therapy to justify their release.
Spending time with those undergoing treatment, Louis wrestles with whether he can ever allow himself to believe men whose whole history is defined by deception and deceit. At times, the honesty of the patients appears disarming and sincere. At others, the language of therapy seems more to mask their true natures than to reveal them.
Among the patients Louis meets is James. After six years of therapy and a physical castration, he appears to have come to understand the enormity of the crimes he committed. He is determined to prove to society that he can be trusted again, and has been recommended for release by the hospital.
Over the course of Louis's visit, he finds that, out of hundreds of men the hospital has accommodated, only 13 have ever completed the therapy programme. Most refuse even to participate, and many – fiercely deluded about their crimes – talk bitterly about the programme, arguing that the facilities it offers (therapy, tennis, softball and music) are designed less with the intention of rehabilitation than the long–term incarceration of men who have already served their time.
Louis explores the dark world of Coalinga, and finds an institution committed to helping and treating people but also a place that ultimately offers society a way of confining its most loathed offenders for the rest of their days.
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The remarkable rise of Barack Obama to the Presidency of the United States has been propelled as much by his exceptional skill as an orator and the emotive power of his words as by any other factor. On the podium, on television, on radio and on the internet, his speeches have inspired millions of Americans and captured the imagination of the world.
Alan Yentob travels to Washington for the inauguration ceremony and joins the crowds in thrall to Obama's words. He traces the awesome power of orators from the very inception of this art form – from Aristotle and Cicero to Lincoln and Kennedy to Churchill and Hitler. And what about George W Bush? From the silver-tongued to the tongue-tied, from the sublime to the ridiculous, this programme takes a fond and irreverent look at the art and history of political speech.
Among those offering their views on the world's finest orators – and what made them truly great – are Bill Clinton, Bob Geldof, Alistair Campbell, William Hague, Charlotte Higgins and Germaine Greer.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Saturday 4 April 2009
BBC ONE Saturday 4 April 2009
Formula One – Malaysian Grand Prix: Qualifying
Jake Humphrey presents live coverage of the qualifying sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.
Ferrari has been the team to beat at the Sepang track in recent seasons, with Felipe Massa starting from pole position in each of the last two years. But the Brazilian has never finished higher than fifth in the race itself. He spun out last year, leaving team-mate Kimi Raikkonen to claim victory for the famous Italian team.
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Manish Bhasin and guests look ahead to the weekend's football action, featuring crucial games at both ends of the Premier League table.
West Brom host Stoke at the Hawthorns, with two of last season's promoted sides desperate to hold on to their Premier League status. Meanwhile, at the top, champions Manchester United will be looking to move a step closer to a record-equalling 18th title, but are facing an Aston Villa side with ambitions of breaking the big four monopoly by securing a Champions League place of their own.
There's also reaction to the midweek international fixtures, including England's group six World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
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The Sheriff agrees to sell all local men to Finn, the rightful King of Ireland, who wants them to help liberate Ireland, as Robin Hood, starring Jonas Armstrong, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen, David Harewood and Joanne Froggatt (who joins the cast as Kate) continues.
Kate is a feisty village girl who tries to save her younger brother, Matthew, from the conscription being imposed by the Sheriff of Nottingham, but her sibling still gets caught by Gisborne and his henchmen. Now she has endangered herself, but she escapes and Robin manages to save her.
Kate joins the Outlaws as they try – and fail – to save the conscripts. Robin is caught, shackled and taken to the Castle, though his identity remains unknown. Tuck takes control and concludes they'll have to launch an ambush, as Robin is transported.
Kate, however, sneaks inside the Castle but she's recognised by Gisborne, who says her brother will hang. To save him, Kate tells Gisborne that Robin is with the conscripts.
Robin leads the village men in a fight for freedom but they get trapped. Gisborne kills Kate's brother and goes for Robin, but the Sheriff wants him to suffer a slow death and locks him in the vault.
Finn is impressed by Robin and wants them to join forces to destroy Prince John. Robin rejects the offer, but Finn still tries to break him out, only to be betrayed by his brother, Tiernan.
Kate tells the Outlaws about Robin, who prioritises his rescue. Kate reluctantly realises she must help Robin.
The Sheriff and Tiernan leave to transport the conscripts to the coast. Meanwhile, in the dungeon, the appearance of a mouse shows Robin a loose stone, which he and Finn manage to dislodge in order to escape. They speed to the coast road to help rescue the conscripts where the Outlaws launch an arrow attack. Gisborne and the Sheriff meet Prince John's men who are expecting payment. Instead, the Sheriff gives them Gisborne.
Kate's paid her debt for turning Robin in; now she never wants to see him again. Robin announces the day is coming when they will fight to overthrow the injustice in England.
The Sheriff of Nottingham is played by Keith Allen; Finn by William Houston; Kate by Joanne Froggatt; Matthew by Matthew Forbes; Robin Hood by Jonas Armstrong; Tuck by David Harewood; Guy of Gisborne by Richard Armitage and Tiernan by Martin Delaney.
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Self-medication isn't helping Jordan's worsening condition, as the medical drama continues. A double dose leaves him dizzy and sick throughout the day. Losing his temper with an awkward patient is uncharacteristic, and draws his colleagues' attention. When Jordan has to rush out of resus, in the middle of a procedure, he realises that he can't continue as he has been and decides to seek professional help from a neurologist.
Meanwhile, Tess's suspicions are aroused when Alice and Curtis seem to be in extremely good moods. When Tess discovers that they have been meeting in secret she is furious with Alice but, after Curtis explains, Tess offers them her house as a safe place to meet.
Jordan is played by Michael French, Tess by Suzanne Packer, Alice by Sam Grey and Curtis by Abdul Salis.
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Gary Lineker introduces all the goals and highlights from today's Premier League fixtures.
Fulham host high-flying Liverpool, having secured a hard-earned draw at Anfield back in November.
There was a relegation six-pointer at the Hawthorns with West Brom taking on Stoke, a side they hadn't beaten in six league matches dating back to 2003. Victory for the Potters would complete a league double over Albion, having beaten them earlier this season courtesy of a late Mama Sidibe goal.
Elsewhere, mid-table West Ham entertained Sunderland at Upton Park, hoping to strengthen their position in the top half of the table, while struggling Middlesbrough took on Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.
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BBC PARLIAMENT Saturday 4 April 2009
BBC Parliament looks back 10 years to the passage of one of Parliament's key constitutional changes – ending the automatic right of hereditary peers to sit and vote in the House Of Lords.
New Labour came to power in 1997, determined to press ahead with the reform of the House of Lords. Top of its hit list were some 750 hereditary peers.
In 1999, the Government started what would become known as "stage one" of Lords reform. A Bill to end the automatic right of hereditary peers to sit and vote in the Upper House was introduced. The might of the new Labour machine was engaged in getting the Bill through the upper House, while the Conservatives and some cross-benchers conspired to get 92 hereditary peers a stay of execution.
Over two days at the end of March 1999, Peers sat into the early hours, clocking up some 26 hours of debate as they considered the second reading of the House Of Lords Bill.
In this programme of edited highlights, BBC Parliament shows a selection of key contributions to the marathon debate on legislation that removed 660 hereditary peers and ended centuries of tradition in Parliament.
Notable speakers include former Prime Minister Lord Callaghan of Cardiff, former Conservative Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington and former Speaker Of the Commons Lord Weatherill, whose eponymous amendment ultimately saved the 92 hereditary peers.
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Veteran political documentary-maker Michael Cockerell re-traces the murky story of the backstairs double-dealing, sackings and broken pledges that saved 92 hereditary peers from the axe.
The deal, described as "the best kept secret in British politics" by then Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine, quickly led to divisions between William Hague and Viscount Cranborne, the Leader of Conservative Peers. Cranborne, the man responsible for brokering the deal over whisky with Tony Blair, was promptly sacked.
The constitutional contest saw Labour's Leader in the Lords, Baroness Jay, and Lord Irvine pitted against Cranborne and later Lord Strathclyde and their ranks of hereditary peers.
The Lady And The Lords, originally broadcast in February 2000 as part of Michael Cockerell's examination of Tony Blair's first 1,000 days in office, includes interviews with all the key players: Baroness Jay, Viscount Cranborne, Lord Irving and Lord Strathclyde.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Sunday 5 April 2009
BBC ONE Sunday 5 April 2009
Formula One – Malaysian Grand Prix
Jake Humphrey presents live coverage of the second race of the 2009 Formula One season, the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The humid conditions at the Sepang circuit, where temperatures can rise well above 40˚C on the track, make the race one of the most gruelling in the calendar.
In his debut season in 2007, Lewis Hamilton was second to then team-mate Fernando Alonso, but Hamilton had to settle for fifth last year. Can the Briton add Malaysia to his already impressive CV of Grand Prix wins this time?
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Mma Pekwane is an honest and religious woman, but she is struggling with her conscience and has turned to Mma Ramotswe, Botswana's No. 1 lady detective, for help, as the series based on Alexander McCall-Smith's internationally best-selling novels continues.
Mma Pekwane's husband has bought a new Mercedes for a very low price and she is convinced it's stolen. Mma Ramotswe comes up with a creative solution; they should steal the car back and return it to the rightful owner.
Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi is enjoying her new status of assistant detective and is given her first case – following Rra Badule's wife, whom he suspects of having an affair.
Hairdresser and neighbour, BK, lends Mma Makutsi a hand and, together, they discover the truth, before being forced into a hasty get-away by a couple of angry maids. Although the case is technically solved, Mma Makutsi doesn't know if she can tell Rra Badule the truth.
When Mma Ramotswe has proof that Mma Pekwane's Mercedes is stolen, she enlists the help of her friend, JLB Matekoni, to return it to its rightful owner. JLB, though, is finding it difficult to control his feelings for Mma Ramotswe. Aware of the tense situation, JLB's apprentices decide that he must try to make Mma Ramotswe jealous. An initially reluctant JLB agrees, but will their plan succeed?
Mma Pekwane is played by Moshidi Motshegwa, Mma Ramotswe by Jill Scott, Mma Makutsi by Anika Noni Rose, Rra Badule by Simo Magwaza, BK by Desmond Dube and JLB by Lucian Msamati.
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Learning of Uncle Pete's attempted suicide, Patty heads to the hospital and sends Tom to question Lonnie Samble, the prostitute who was arrested with energy trader Finn Garrety, as the award-winning US legal drama continues.
While comforting Pete's wife, Stefania, Patty is told that two men called on Pete shortly before he tried to take his own life. She realises that his suicide bid was an attempt to defend her.
Meanwhile, as Arthur Frobisher plans to build a healing centre to atone for his past misdeeds, agent Dave Pell approaches Patty's husband, Phil, about making investments in Ultima National Resources (UNR).
As Lonnie leaves a rendezvous with Garrety, Tom presses her to help uncover his connection to UNR's chief executive officer Walter Kendrick. While Tom learns that Garrety may have been working with Kendrick to manipulate energy markets and raise money for UNR, Patty remains committed to the lawsuit.
When Pete emerges from his coma, agent Werner pressures him to turn on Patty. Meanwhile, Kendrick's operatives press Frobisher to change his mind about the lawsuit, and Patty speaks to Pete at the hospital, unaware that their conversation is being monitored.
Pete says he will do anything to protect her, but Patty insists that he give the FBI what they want, to save himself. Frobisher caves in and drops out of the lawsuit but his participation has already brought in a host of other plaintiffs and Patty is convinced she can still win without him.
After a hitman is sent to the hospital to take care of Pete, a grieving Stefania heads home to find her husband's incriminating file on Patty.
Uncle Pete is played by Tom Aldredge, Patty by Glenn Close, Kendrick by John Doman, Arthur Frobisher by Ted Danson and Lou Werner by Glenn Kessler.
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BBC TWO Sunday 5 April 2009
BBC Sport begins its live coverage of this season's Challenge Cup with two mouth-watering all-Super League encounters.
First, Phil Jones presents live coverage from the Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan, as the 2007 runners-up Catalans Dragons host Bradford Bulls.
Then, Clare Balding is at Headingley for the tie of the round, as Leeds Rhinos entertain St Helens. Although these two clubs have lifted the Challenge Cup no fewer than 23 times between them, it's a decade since the blue-and-yellow ribbons of Leeds were last tied to the famous old trophy.
St Helens haven't been beaten in the competition since 2005, but if any team can overcome them it's surely Brian McClennan's Leeds, as they proved in last season's Super League Grand Final.
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Adrian Chiles presents highlights of today's two Premier League matches.
In the game of the day, defending champions Manchester United host Aston Villa, hoping to extend their unbeaten league run against the Midlands side to 27 matches. Villa haven't enjoyed a league victory over Sir Alex Ferguson's side since August 1995.
Everton are also in action as they entertain Wigan Athletic. David Moyes's side will be seeking to avenge a 1-0 defeat at Wigan earlier this season.
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BBC THREE Sunday 5 April 2009
Janet begins her job as a police community support officer, as the BBC Three comedy continues, and is keen to earn Gaz's respect by making her first arrest. This proves more difficult than she imagined and she ends up landing herself in deep water.
Meanwhile, Louise is worried that Janet is a better mother than her, so she dresses like Janet and tries to improve baby Louise's IQ by quizzing her on mathematics.
Donna and Gaz both find it distressing when their divorce papers come through and decide they are not ready to have a happy divorce just yet.
Wesley tries to fit in by learning what he sees as the Runcornian way of life – pasties, shimmying, borrowing each other's clothes. When Donna realises the effort he is making, she softens and decides to divorce Gaz immediately.
Janet is played by Sheridan Smith, Gaz by Will Mellor, Louise by Kathryn Drysdale, Donna by Natalie Casey, Wesley by Thomas Nelstrop and Tim by Luke Gell.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Monday 6 April 2009
BBC ONE Monday 6 April 2009
Missing Live makes more urgent appeals for missing persons with up-to-the-minute information on cases featured during the current series as well as further stories of families and loved ones reunited.
Presented by Louise Minchin (BBC Breakfast) and Rav Wilding (Crimewatch), Missing Live details the valuable ongoing work of police forces across the country and the UK charity Missing People, as they try to discover the whereabouts of some of the approximately 200,000 people who are reported missing each year. In the final week of the current series, the programme highlights more cases in which the public's help is needed.
Missing person cases are often complex and involve mental health issues ranging from depression to anxiety about money. The series is therefore supported by the BBC's Headroom campaign, created to encourage people to look after their mental wellbeing.
If viewers can help with any of the appeals featured on the programme, they should contact Missing People on FreeFone 0500 700 700 (from the UK). Calls are confidential and lines are open 24 hours a day.
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Stacey puts on a brave face and tries to put recent events behind her in the first visit of the week to Albert Square.
Meanwhile, Peggy informs Phil and Roxy that she has planned a Mitchell family dinner and Chelsea decides that, because of Theo, she wants to be more grown-up and responsible.
Stacey is played by Lacey Turner, Peggy by Barbara Windsor, Phil by Steve McFadden, Roxy by Rita Simons, Chelsea by Tiana Benjamin and Theo by Rolan Bell.
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During the Second World War, Lord Richard Attenborough's parents were among those who responded to the urgent appeal for British foster families by taking in two young European refugee girls who became part of their family. Lord Attenborough – together with three Kindertransport survivors – recount their moving experiences in this 30-minute film. The Kindertransport Story marks the 70th anniversary of the unique British rescue mission to save nearly 10,000 – mostly Jewish – children from the Nazis.
In the programme, a Passover Festival Programme for April 2009, three rescued children, Dorothy, Otto and Edith, all from Vienna and now in their eighties, tell their moving stories. They describe their memories of the violent persecutions of the Jews under Hitler, and how their desperate parents strived to acquire the necessary papers to send them away to Britain on the precious few places available on the Kindertransport trains. Little did the children realise that when they said their last goodbyes to their distraught parents on the railway platform, they would never see them again.
However, Dorothy, Otto and Edith consider themselves to be the "lucky ones" as a million and a half other children perished during the Holocaust.
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BBC TWO Monday 6 April 2009
Great British Menu
Two Scottish chefs are competing to cook at a homecoming banquet to honour men and women recently returned from active service in Afghanistan, in this week's Great British Menu. Michelin-starred chefs Alan Murchison (L'Ortolan and La Becasse) and Tom Kitchin (The Kitchin) are both determined to win and cook a meal bursting with the tastes of home.
Tom meets Scottish butcher John King to learn how to make haggis for his starter, using a secret recipe. And for his cheese-and-pickle sandwich starter, Alan hits Carnwarth to meet cheese-maker Humphrey Errington and learns how his Dunsyre blue is made.
Tom, who is the youngest Scottish chef ever to win a Michelin star, meets the farmers and founders of the Bramley Old Spot pig. Tom, who was one of the first chefs in the country to try the new cross breed, travels to the farm to see the pigs. Scotland is not known for its pork pies, but Alan wants to include one in his main course and meets a champion butcher and pie-maker who has developed many varieties of pie using game, cheese and cider.
On dessert day, Tom meets his cheese supplier to learn about an old Scottish cheese, Crowdie, which is coming back into fashion and which he wants to use in his cheesecake mousse. Inverness-born Alan needs oats for his "futuristic" pudding of raspberries and cream, so heads to Montgarrie Mills to visit one of the only traditional oatmeal mills left in the world.
To find out more about food in the Forces, both chefs spend the day with members of the 3 Rifles (a battalion of the Rifles Regiment) in Edinburgh. Tom and Alan compete against each other in a cooking challenge to see who can rustle up the most delicious dinner from ration packs. Finally, they chat to servicemen and women to find out what food they really miss when they're away.
Former Great British Menu champion Jeremy Lee drops by to inspire, motivate and keep a close eye on both chefs as they compete throughout the week.
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In tonight's final episode, ethnobotanist James Wong turns his attention to vegetables, demonstrating how to make a tasty artichoke snack as part of a low-cholesterol diet. He also uses garlic in a preparation to treat athlete's foot. There's also a beauty treat, as James turns cucumbers into a soothing eye gel.
James also makes sticking plasters from chillies and explains how their spicy properties could help relieve aching muscles. And a rugby team are eager to try out this remedy on their own limbs following a tough match.
Grow Your Own Drugs has brought together the nation's ever-growing passion for gardening, cookery and a healthy lifestyle. With James's botanical knowledge, combined with practical recipes, this fascinating series offers viewers a greater understanding of the properties of plants and how they can be turned into a whole host of natural remedies.
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"What kind of creature makes his home in an investment opportunity? Only man. Home and investment are not the same thing. Home is a basic requirement of life. Like food. When squirrels hide acorns they are not trying to play the acorn market."
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle marks the return to television of one of the finest stand-ups in Britain today. Each of the six, 30-minute episodes sees Stewart explore a different theme in a routine illustrated with sketches featuring an ensemble cast.
In the fourth episode of this new series, Stewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go, trying to find out how the financial markets got themselves into this mess and who's going to get them out of it.
He also discovers that destroying your own home just might pay off; that those who put money under the bed and not in the bank were right all along; and – most horrifying of all – in London, one is never more than 10 ft from an estate agent. At least he's got fond memories of Woolworths, MFI and Zavvi...
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One of television's most critically acclaimed series, The Wire, continues on BBC Two.
Created by David Simon and set in Baltimore, The Wire's first season tells the story of a single drugs-and-murder police investigation from the point of view of the police and their targets.
Rawls looks to make a premature arrest in three murders linked to D'Angelo and Avon Barksdale. Meanwhile, McNulty and Greggs turn to Daniels to secure a delay in the murder cases and preserve the wiretap. While Wallace and D'Angelo struggle with their consciences after receiving "blood money" from Avon, Omar decides to turn witness after seeing his lover, Brandon's, body. After losing the war for arrest warrants, Rawls redoubles his efforts to get back at McNulty.
The Wire's ensemble cast includes: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Idris Elba, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi, Andre Royo, Sonya Sohn, Michael K Williams and Wood Harris.
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CBEEBIES Monday 6 April 2009
Timmy Time – Timmy's Jigsaw Ep 1/26
Nestling in the gently rolling hills is Timmy's nursery school, cosily housed in some old farm buildings. Complete with a messy play area, a story corner and a garden, this is the perfect place for a young lamb to start finding his place in the world...
From the makers of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Shaun The Sheep, little lamb Timmy stars in his own TV series. Being the "only lamb in the flock", Timmy has been used to getting his own way but now he has a lot to learn. Timmy can be a bit of a handful, but only because he is eager and enthusiastic.
Harriet Heron and Osbourne Owl, who run the nursery, have their hands full. But Timmy gets it right in the end – with a little help from his furry and feathery friends.
In today's opening episode, Timmy has lost the last piece of his jigsaw puzzle. But wandering the nursery to find it, he discovers other lost toy pieces. Returning these to their rightful owners but failing to find his jigsaw piece, he sadly begins to pack up the unfinished jigsaw – until his friends come to the rescue.
Only on CBeebies, Timmy Time is Aardman's first pre-school series, specially created for two- to five-year-olds. It combines the studio's world-class "stop motion" style with the colourful simplicity of classic pre-school animation. Timmy's nursery world is stylised, bright and colourful and the stories are presented with charm, humour and bags of fun.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Tuesday 7 April 2009
BBC ONE Tuesday 7 April 2009
Lauren's trial gets under way and Tanya and Peter Beale take the stand as the drama continues in the London Borough Of Walford.
Meanwhile, a caterpillar causes confusion between Ricky, Whitney and Todd, and Mo spots Brenda with another man.
Lauren is played by Madeline Duggan, Tanya by Jo Joyner, Peter by Thomas Law, Ricky by Sid Owen, Whitney by Shona McGarty, Todd by Ashley Kumar, Mo by Laila Morse and Brenda by Carmel Cryan.
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Steve Hewitt's family threatens court action, as the medical drama continues. Connie sees this as a chance to push for the director of surgery position and, on discovering the truth about Annalese's breath test, persuades Jayne to come clean to Hewitt's lawyers – resulting in a charge of manslaughter for Annalese.
Martha, meanwhile, plans a picnic for Elliot to try to get him to bond with Ben. He can't accept the fact she's married and the picnic goes badly. Elliot walks off, chased by his dog, Samson, who is run over by an ambulance.
Elsewhere, Daisha and her sister, Lalaine, have taken over Mark's flat. Mark feels somewhat pushed out – especially when they decide to take baby Joe out of the crèche so Lalaine can care for him full-time.
Connie is played by Amanda Mealing, Annalese by Anna-Louise Plowman, Martha by Holly Lucas, Elliot by Paul Bradley, Daisha by Rebecca Grant and Mark by Robert Powell.
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Church caretaker and devoted choir member Clifford, known to most as Shrek, is evicted from his home this week, as Debbie Horsfield's new, uplifting musical drama series continues. Shrek doesn't know where to turn and, instead of asking for help from his friends, starts sleeping in the church.
But the real blow comes when, at the insistence of Layla and in the pursuit of a more accomplished choir, Michael announces that everyone must audition if they wish to remain in his choir. When it comes to Shrek's turn, however, nerves get the better of him and he can't do it. Despite having an awe-inspiring voice, Michael tells him he must leave the choir.
Esther is still reeling from Michael's treatment of her at the music fest. Her confidence is at an all-time low, so she steadfastly resists Olive and Jimmy's urges to make her new choir a fixture. To make matters worse, she discovers that Michael and Layla have moved in together.
Jake, meanwhile, discovers that Shrek is camping out in the church and calls for Esther's help. They approach Shrek and are horrified to hear that Michael's thrown him out of the choir. Esther persuades Shrek to go back to Michael and ask for another chance.
The response of the church's older members to Shrek's predicament makes Jake and Esther push for the church to be available for wider use by the community. Some of the old guard are outraged at the idea, but Jake is determined.
Shrek, however, is still missing. Esther blames herself for his disappearance, but will she face her demons in order to find him?
Clive Rowe plays Clifford (Shrek), Sarah Alexander plays Layla, Neil Pearson plays Michael, Sarah Lancashire plays Esther and Bryan Dick plays Jake.
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BBC TWO Tuesday 7 April 2009
BBC Two's flagship live music show, Later ... With Jools Holland, returns for a new series, beginning with a live show this evening.
Guests lined up for the opening show include Glasgow's favourite art school rockers, Franz Ferdinand, who perform songs from their most recent album, Tonight.
British ska legends The Specials had seven consecutive Top 10 singles in the late Seventies and early Eighties, and recently announced they were reforming to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Tonight, they perform a selection of their classic songs. American singer-songwriter Carole King, meanwhile, makes her first UK TV performance since 1971 – the same year as her landmark album, Tapestry, was released. It went on to sell an estimated 22 million copies worldwide and is regularly voted one of the greatest albums of all time. Featuring songs such as You've Got A Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman, she performs tracks from the seminal album on the show.
Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase, aka Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut tracks from their new album, It's Blitz!, and The Mummers, a big band from Brighton, make their TV debut. The band features the quirky and quixotic vocals of Raissa Khan-Panni and, together with her ever-chainging bunch of musician friends, they perform some other-worldly songs.
More acts will be confirmed closer to transmission.
Later ... also continues with its regular hour-long slot on Friday nights on BBC Two. This extended version gives viewers another chance to see some of the performances from Tuesday's show along with an additional half hour of music and chat, recorded both before and after the live broadcast.
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Tipped off by the wire, Greggs, Herc, Carver and Freamon bust a "re-up" (resupply of drugs) in the low rises, as the acclaimed drama series continues. Their success makes Avon and Stringer suspicious, however, leading them to bust up phone booths and close shop in the Pit. Bunk and McNulty track down another eyewitness to the Gant murder and turn to Omar to help them hunt down their suspect, Bird.
The Wire's ensemble cast includes: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Idris Elba, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi, Andre Royo, Sonya Sohn, Michael K Williams and Wood Harris.
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BBC THREE Tuesday 7 April 2009
Mathew Horne and James Corden attempt some audience interaction tonight, as the comedy sketch show hosted by the duo continues.
The Vague Critics, meanwhile, provide more meaningless debate; Xander interrupts Jibson's work presentation; the Silent Farter is once again not that silent; and Mat desperately tries to catch up with the mysterious Julie.
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BBC FOUR Tuesday 7 April 2009
Set against the backdrop of the death of Marilyn Monroe, things are changing this week for the men and women of Sterling Cooper, as the award-winning drama continues.
Don is still in Betty's bad books and is staying at the Roosevelt Hotel but, after his secretary, Jane, receives a phone call from his daughter, she realises that something is amiss. Later that week, Don comes across a bag of shirts that Jane has bought for him.
In the suburbs, Betty is not coping, filling her days by sleeping and drinking wine. Later in the week, Don returns home after an outing with the kids and tells Betty that if her mind is made up about their breaking up, he's not going to try to change it.
Meanwhile, back in the offices of Sterling Cooper, Freddy passes out during a dress rehearsal for a presentation to executives of a luggage company. Visibly shocked, Pete deputises Peggy to act as Freddy's stand-in. When Don is called to a meeting in Rogers's office with Duck and Pete, he learns about Freddy's episode. Despite Don's protests, Roger says Freddy must be fired.
Over pre-dinner cocktails, Roger informs Freddy he's through at Sterling Cooper and, despite some fond reminiscences about Freddy's war service and his copywriting skills, the verdict remains the same. The men decide to make a night of it and, much later, after a fond goodbye, Freddy heads home in a cab. Don and Roger end up at another bar where Roger finally gets Don to discuss his home life. He admits that rather than feeling bad about being separated from Betty he mostly feels relieved.
The following day, Don promotes Peggy to Freddy's position but also chastises her for not telling him about the incident sooner.
Don is played by Jon Hamm; Betty by January Jones; Jane by Peyton List; Freddy by Joel Murray; Pete by Vincent Kartheiser; Peggy by Elisabeth Moss; Roger by John Slattery; and "Duck" by Mark Moses.
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CBEEBIES Tuesday 7 April 2009
Kid has the hiccups, in this week's second offering of the CBeebies series from the makers of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Shaun The Sheep.
Fascinated, Kid and Timmy try everything to get rid of them, but to no avail. A frustrated Timmy finally gives up, kicking a beach ball underneath the see-saw. However, the loud bang of the burst ball soon puts a stop to Kid's hiccups.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Wednesday 8 April 2009
BBC ONE Wednesday 8 April 2009
It's Philip's birthday and, during a sex-education class, he publicly confesses he's still a virgin, as the drama about a Rochdale-based comprehensive school continues. Embarrassed and humiliated by his classmates, Philip cancels his birthday party. Kim feels awful for him and, in return for some good advice about how to get his party back on track, Philip agrees to hand out some leaflets on the subject of sexually transmitted infections. However, the leaflets fall into the wrong hands and it's not long before Lauren's mum is confronting Rachel and Eddie – demanding to know why such material is being distributed to her under-age daughter. Kim is dragged before them to explain but is too consumed with worry, as she's found out the Home Office has hired a private investigator to track down her and Grace.
Matt's choir, meanwhile, is practicing hard, now that Rachel wants a performance that evening. But Matt is left deflated when it transpires most of the members were blackmailed into attending, and the race is on to re-group and recruit willing members in time for their showcase.
Elsewhere, a devastated Flick finds out that Marley accepted a bribe from her dad to stay away from her.
Later, Tom meets Rose after her AA meeting. Despite promising Davina he'll be home in time for dinner, he forgets. Davina gives him the cold shoulder and it becomes clear to her she is no longer Tom's first priority.
At Philip's party, Flick seeks comfort from an unlikely source – Philip. But he declines her offer.
Philip is played by Dean Smith, Kim Campbell by Angela Griffin, Rachel Mason by Eva Pope, Eddie Lawson by Neil Morrissey, Matt Wilding by Chris Geere, Flick by Sadie Pickering, Marley by Luke Bailey, Tom Clarkson by Jason Done, Rose by Elaine Symons and Davina Shackleton by Christine Tremarco.
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The careers and music of Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis are celebrated as Liza Tarbuck concludes the programme exploring 12 female singers and icons who have influenced British pop music from the Sixties to the present day.
These female artists broached the gender confusion of the Eighties, established Girl Power in the Nineties and came out of stage schools and TV talent contests to rule the world in the 21st century.
Using unseen footage featuring Amy Winehouse and new interviews with Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet and Leona Lewis; and contributions from Dave Stewart, Dawn French, Andy Bell, Pete Waterman, Lily Allen, Alexandra Burke, Mitch Winehouse and Nicki Chapman, the programme explores how female artists have fought for control of their image and battled with the music industry to mould the perception of women in the modern world of British pop.
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BBC TWO Wednesday 8 April 2009
McNulty gets Stringer's license plate number from an unlikely source, as the critically acclaimed series, created by David Simon and set in Baltimore, continues.
Greggs and Carver bust a congressional aide toting a bag of dirty cash, but are forced to let him go on orders from Burrell, while Omar earns his "loose cannon" moniker in a violent street encounter with Wee-Bey and Stinkum.
The Wire's ensemble cast includes: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Idris Elba, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi, Andre Royo, Sonya Sohn, Michael K Williams and Wood Harris.
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On the eve of this year's Masters, there's a chance for viewers to look back at the highlights from the memorable 2008 tournament. South Africa's Trevor Immelman led from the first round to the last, holding off the challenge of Tiger Woods on the final day. It was the first time since Ray Floyd's win in 1976 that a player had led from start to finish and, with Woods, Mickelson and Harrington applying pressure in the chasing pack, it was a special victory.
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CBEEBIES Wednesday 8 April 2009
Everyone is getting involved in sports day at the nursery and Timmy is determined to win, as the new CBeebies series from the makers of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Shaun The Sheep continues. But, after missing out on first prize race after race, Timmy's dreams of winning begin to falter.
When he helps Yabba up after a tumble, however, Timmy is deemed true winner of the day.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Thursday 9 April 2009
BBC ONE Thursday 9 April 2009
Lauren's trial continues in tonight's episode of EastEnders with Max desperately trying to convince Stacey to appear in court and lie to the jury.
Elsewhere, Libby and Darren confront Chelsea with their suspicions about Theo and Tommy and Patrick meet and reminisce about the past over a few drinks.
Max is played by Jake Wood, Stacey by Lacey Turner, Libby by Belinda Owusu, Darren by Charlie Jones, Chelsea by Tiana Benjamin, Tommy by Edward Woodward and Patrick by Rudolph Walker.
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Susan is all dressed up for a working lunch with her best client, James Garrett, as the new series about the dysfunctional Harper family continues. Ben is more than a little jealous, despite Susan's assurances that it's purely a professional relationship.
Thinking Susan has forgotten her bag, Ben goes through it and is shocked to find a hotel room key and a note from James.
Ben heads straight to the hotel and poses as the hotel manager to get in to James's room. He can't believe his eyes when he finds Janey there.
It's not long before Ben tells Susan about Janey's new romance. But, surprisingly, she takes the news really well and Ben begins imagining the benefits of gaining a rich son-in-law.
However, on another visit to see James, Susan is shocked to see him kissing a blonde woman as she leaves his hotel room. Will Susan be prepared to ruin her daughter's relationship, along with Ben's dream of wealthy connections?
Susan is played by Zoë Wanamaker, James Garrett by Robert Bathurst, Ben by Robert Lindsay and Janey by Daniela Denby-Ashe.
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Viewers can enjoy further live coverage of this year's Masters as the opening day at Augusta draws to a close (coverage begins on BBC Two at 9pm). England's Justin Rose and South Africa's Trevor Immelman shared the lead after the opening day at Augusta last year but went on to have contrasting fortunes. Rose wilted to finish in a tie for 36th after the four days, while Immelman maintained his grip on the event throughout the tournament to win his first major title.
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BBC TWO Thursday 9 April 2009
Gary Lineker is in Augusta to host live coverage of the opening day of the 2009 Masters. South African Trevor Immelman begins the defence of the crown that he won by three shots from Tiger Woods last year. Woods himself is likely to be the main focus of attention as he competes in his first major since the knee surgery that kept him out of the game for the best part of a year.
Meanwhile, Ireland's Padraig Harrington looks to win a third consecutive major after retaining his Open title and winning the USPGA in 2008. And 19-year-old Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy tackles Augusta for the first time. The teenager has made real waves in the golf world this year, winning his maiden professional title in Dubai in January. He has been tipped as a future major winner, but how will he cope with the infamous Augusta greens?
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One of television's most critically acclaimed series, The Wire, continues on BBC Two.
In tonight's episode, Barksdale engages in an expensive competition with rival drug trafficker Proposition Joe; Freamon shows Prez and Sydnor how to trace Barksdale's finances through "front" companies; Herc and Carver misplace money they take from Wee-Bey; Greggs and Freamon try to "turn" Shardene; and Omar returns with a bang.
The ensemble cast of The Wire includes: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Idris Elba, Clarke Peters, Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi, Andre Royo, Sonya Sohn, Michael K Williams and Wood Harris.
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CBEEBIES Thursday 9 April 2009
From the much-loved and critically acclaimed makers of Shaun The Sheep, Timmy time, starring the "only lamb in the flock", continues.
In today's episode, Timmy and Mittens are paired up to paint each other's portraits during an art session at the nursery. But, after a dispute about who will get the bigger paint brush, they soon get into a messy situation.
Only on CBeebies, Timmy Time is Aardman's first pre-school series, specially created for two- to five-year-olds. It combines the studio's world-class "stop motion" style with the colourful simplicity of classic pre-school animation. Timmy's nursery world is stylised, bright and colourful and the stories are presented with charm, humour and bags of fun.
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Network TV BBC Week 14: Friday 10 April 2009
BBC ONE Good Friday 10 April 2009
Max and Tanya face an anxious wait for the foreman to read out the verdict as Lauren's trial concludes in the final visit of the week to Albert Square.
Meanwhile, Tommy makes a confession to Patrick and Charlie confronts Brenda over Mo and Jean's accusation.
Max is played by Jake Wood, Tanya by Jo Joyner, Lauren by Madeline Duggan, Tommy by Edward Woodward, Patrick by Rudolph Walker, Charlie by Derek Martin, Brenda by Carmel Cryan, Mo by Laila Morse and Jean by Gillian Wright.
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Gary Lineker introduces further live coverage of the Masters from the iconic Augusta National golf course (coverage begins on BBC Two at 9pm). The tension will be mounting as the second round reaches its conclusion and players battle to avoid the dreaded cut. Last year's big-name casualties included Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald.
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BBC TWO Good Friday 10 April 2009
Gary Lineker presents live coverage from the second day of play at the Masters at the Augusta National. With the likes of Rae's Creek and Amen Corner, the famous course represents a challenge for even the world's best golfers. Tiger Woods won his first major at this course, 12 years ago, and is this year looking for his fifth green jacket. He will also be hoping to prove that his recent knee surgery has not had a detrimental impact on his game.
Further coverage can be seen on BBC One after this programme.
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Viewers are offered more performances and chat, with occasional surprises, in Friday's hour-long, extended version of Later ... With Jools Holland, which returned for a new series on Tuesday.
Joining Jools for the first show were Glasgow's favourite art school rockers, Franz Ferdinand, performing songs from their most recent album, Tonight; British ska legends The Specials, who recently announced they were reforming to celebrate their 30th anniversary; American singer songwriter Carole King, who makes her first UK TV performance since 1971; Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who debuted tracks from their new album, It's Blitz!; and, making their TV debut, The Mummers, a big band from Brighton who feature the quirky and quixotic vocals of Raissa Khan-Panni. Other guests will be announced closer to transmission.
Other acts scheduled to appear in this series include: Depeche Mode, Doves, Lily Allen, Labelle, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, Taylor Swift, Noisettes, Oumou Sangare, Bat For Lashes and Paolo Nutini.
For additional exclusive content, the Later ... website features more exclusive performances and interviews with the acts on each week's show.
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CBEEBIES Good Friday 10 April 2009
The series from the makers of the much-loved and critically acclaimed Shaun The Sheep continues, following the adventures of Timmy, the "only lamb in the flock", at his nursery school.
Harriet Heron and Osbourne Owl, who run the nursery, have their hands full, but Timmy gets it right in the end – with a little help from his friends of the furry, feathery and spiky type.
In the final instalment of the week, Timmy and his class are exploring various dance styles, from hula dancing to line dancing, led by Harriet and Osbourne. But Timmy just cannot get into the groove. He soon discovers a passion for hip-hop music, however, and wows his friends with his break-dancing moves.
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