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Manish Bhasin is joined by Mark Lawrenson and Lee Dixon to look ahead to the weekend fixtures.

All eyes are on the Premier League, with key games at both ends of the table. Arsenal meet Chelsea in a rerun of the FA Cup semi-final, while Manchester City hope to upset local rivals United and their title challenge. The relegation battle continues at the bottom with Blackburn meeting Portsmouth at Ewood Park while Hull and Stoke, both of whom were promoted last season, go head-to-head at the KC Stadium.

And there is a look back at the Champions League semi-finals, where Arsenal met Manchester United and Chelsea took on Barcelona.

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Formula 1 – Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying

Saturday 9 May

12.10-2.15pm BBC ONE

• www.bbc.co.uk/formula_one
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After an eventful first four races, the 2009 Formula 1 season moves to Europe. The first stop is Barcelona, where Jake Humphrey is on hand to present live coverage of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen put in a blistering final lap in qualifying to earn pole position in last year's race, which he went on to win in comfortable fashion. And with the circuit known for its difficulty in overtaking, a good performance in today's qualifying will be crucial for the leading contenders in this year's championship.

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Rugby League – Challenge Cup

Saturday 9 May

2.15-4.30pm BBC ONE

• www.bbc.co.uk/rugbyleague

Clare Balding hosts live coverage from Belle Vue as Wakefield meet Wigan for a place in rugby league's Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Twenty years ago, Wigan were dominating this competition, winning eight times in a row between 1988 and 1995. Since then, however, they have lifted the trophy just once and their slow start to the current Super League season does not hold out much promise of success. The Wildcats beat Wigan in their opening game of the 2009 league campaign but they have to go back many years since they last won the Challenge Cup. That was way back in 1963 when their opponents in the final were none other than Wigan.

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Robin Hood – Too Hot To Handle Ep 7/13

Saturday 9 May

6.15-7.00pm BBC ONE

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Prince John (Toby Stephens) puts his own needs first

The heat-wave is becoming unbearable and a drought is taking its terrible toll on the good folk of Locksley, as the drama continues. As the last drop of water is consumed, Robin, Tuck and the gang know they must find water fast or everyone will perish.

At Locksley Manor, Isabella is flirting shamelessly with Prince John. A disapproving Gisborne looks on – he's still agitating about the promise to make him Sheriff. True to form, Prince John is putting his own needs first and reveals his latest devious plot to woo the people. Give them what they want – provide them with water and then they will love him. But, first, the despotic Prince has made sure he controls the "nectar of life" and has siphoned off all the local water supplies.

But Prince John starts to suspect that Isabella is in cahoots with Robin Hood and sets out to trap her. Then he commands her brother, Gisborne, to see if she is in liege with the outlaw. If she is, she's a traitor and Gisborne must show his devotion to his master and no mercy to her.

Meanwhile, Kate makes a wonderful discovery – hidden barrels of Prince John's water. The outlaws waste no time in seizing it and giving it to the needy. But Prince John soon arrives and the consequences are dire.

Isabella sends a message to Robin saying she has valuable information for him but can she be trusted?

Robin Hood is played by Jonas Armstrong; Tuck by David Harewood; Isabella by Lara Pulver; Prince John by Toby Stephens; Guy of Gisborne by Richard Armitage; and Kate by Joanne Froggatt.

Robin Hood is also simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.

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Tonight's The Night

Saturday 9 May

7.00-8.00pm BBC ONE

Wishes keep coming true on Saturday night when the ultimate showman, John Barrowman, presides over an hour of celebrity, entertainment and wish fulfilment.

The Workplace Wonders compete – and this week it's the plumbers versus the teachers. Special guest star Alesha Dixon makes one special girl's dream come true, and the cast of Mamma Mia! sees a new member in its ranks when someone realises a long-held ambition.

As ever, there is plenty of sparkle and showbiz as the Tonight's The Night dancers join John in big production numbers and any member of the audience could find themselves centre stage.

Tonight's The Night is also simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.

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Curtis discovers that Tony has been released and convinces Alice that they have to leave Holby that night, as the medical drama continues. A reluctant Alice agrees, but she is determined to finish her last shift. However, unbeknown to Alice, danger may be much closer than she thinks. Later, a horrified Curtis receives a video message which chills him to the core.

Meanwhile, it's the first day of the new regime for Jordan and Adam. But, when Adam is called away, Jordan can't resist temptation and treats a patient in resusicitation without supervision. Adam is furious.

Curtis is played by Abdul Salis; Alice by Sam Grey; Jordan by Michael French; and Adam by Tristan Gemmill.

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Gary Lineker introduces all the goals and highlights from today's Premier League fixtures.

Liverpool, who were at West Ham, were the only one of the "Big Four" clubs in action today – with the relegation battle set to take centre stage. Portsmouth visited Blackburn, having won a 3-2 thriller against Rovers at Fratton Park earlier this season to give Tony Adams his first win as Pompey manager. Adams didn't last long but those three points now look incredibly precious as the relegation fight reaches its crucial stages. Hull and Stoke, both of whom were promoted from the Championship last season, did battle at the KC Stadium, while Sunderland were looking to help their cause with a win at Bolton and West Brom faced a visit from Steve Bruce's Wigan.

Meanwhile, further up the table were a couple of matches that would have a bearing on who might qualify for next season's Europa League, with Everton entertaining Tottenham and Aston Villa travelling to Fulham.

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Kasabian At Radio 1's Big Weekend

Saturday 9 May

8.00-9.30pm BBC THREE

• www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/bigweekend
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BBC Radio 1 DJs Edith Bowman and Reggie Yates introduce this performance from Kasabian, recorded earlier today at Radio 1's Big Weekend at Swindon's Lydiard Park in front of a crowd of 20,000. The programme also features highlights from the day, including performances from Doves and The Saturdays.

Now in its ninth year and the UK's largest free music festival, Radio 1's Big Weekend takes place in areas of the UK that don't normally see such huge music events and all tickets are free.

A truly multi-platform experience, in addition to the BBC Three coverage, the two-day event is broadcast on Radio 1, with a major interactive presence online at bbc.co.uk/radio1 and many live performances available to watch on demand. Extended performances can also be seen, via the Red Button, on digital TV during the weekend.

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