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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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The uplifting musical drama series starring Sarah Alexander, Neil Pearson, Sarah Lancashire and Richard Fleeshman continues

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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Later Live ... With Jools Holland

Tuesday 7 April

10.00-10.30pm BBC TWO

• www.bbc.co.uk/later

Jools Holland returns with his flagship live music show

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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Xander (James Corden) interrupts Jibson's (Mathew Horne) presentation, as the comedy continues

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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Don (Jon Hamm) is still in his wife's bad books

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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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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