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Six Nations – England v Italy

Saturday 12 February

2.00-4.25pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD

• www.bbc.co.uk/sport

John Inverdale introduces live coverage from Twickenham as England begin the second round of Six Nations championship matches with a home game against Italy.

The hosts have won all 11 previous Six Nations encounters between the two nations but Martin Johnson's side faced a stern test last year before finally overcoming the Azzurri 17-12 at the Stadio Flaminio. Matthew Tait scored the only try of the game, with Jonny Wilkinson kicking 12 points as England pulled clear in the second half.

Commentary comes from Eddie Butler.

Six Nations is simulcast in HD on BBC One HD on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and Virgin Media channel 108.

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Six Nations – Scotland v Wales

Saturday 12 February

4.35-7.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD

• www.bbc.co.uk/sport

Gabby Logan hosts live action from Murrayfield. This fixture was one of the games of the 2010 Six Nations competition as Wales roared back from being 18-9 down at half-time to eventually win a pulsating encounter 31-24. Lee Byrne, Leigh Halfpenny and Shane Williams scored the Welsh tries, with John Barclay and Max Evans crossing the line for the Scots.

The two sides are meeting for the 116th occasion, with their first match dating back to 1883. Wales have enjoyed the majority of the Six Nations successes with seven victories from 11 encounters. Another Welsh win would be their fourth consecutive triumph against Scotland in this competition.

Commentary comes from Andrew Cotter and Jonathan Davies.

Six Nations is simulcast in HD on BBC One HD on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and Virgin Media channel 108.

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Jordan receives a threat to his authority when Holby's Director of Surgery, Henrik Hanssen, comes to check out work efficiencies; Mads is forced to make an official complaint about Lenny; and there's blue blood in the ED when a Royal princess is brought in for treatment, as the medical drama continues.

When Sophie is brought into the ED after an incident with a paparazzo, everyone is shocked to learn that she is in fact Princess Sophie Al-Wahiri, wife of a Middle Eastern prince.

Meanwhile, a threat to Jordan's authority has appeared in the form of Henrik Hanssen, who has been asked to look at efficiencies in the department. They clash over the treatment of Sophie. When Hanssen's orthopaedic surgeons appear to be busy, Jordan insists on carrying out Sophie's procedure himself – which goes well until they pick up a previously undetected secondary injury. Prince Ilan is devastated to learn that this secondary injury might mean his wife can't give him an heir.

Sophie goes into decline and Hanssen suspects Jordan is at fault, but Jordan quickly realises and remedies the problem. This leaves a bitter taste in Hanssen's mouth but results in a shower of gifts from Prince Ilan. But just how will Hanssen's subsequent recommendations for the future of the ED impact on Jordan?

Elsewhere, Lenny inadvertently offends Mads who is forced to make an official complaint about his behaviour; and Jay feels the pressure as he struggles to do his job and care for his Nan, Maryam, with her increasingly deteriorating health.

Jordan is played by Michael French, Henrik Hanssen by Guy Henry, Mads by Hasina Haque, Lenny by Steve Miller, Sophie by Verity-Jane Dearsley, Prince Ilan by Jamie Harding, Jay by Ben Turner and Maryam by Souad Faress.

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Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's Premier League games

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's eight Premier League matches.

Manchester United took on neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford with the visitors hoping the month of February once again proves lucky for them. City last beat Sir Alex Ferguson's men in the league three years ago to the very month, with Darius Vassell and Benjani scoring in a 2-1 win.

Elsewhere, Liverpool hosted Wigan and Tottenham travelled to Sunderland, while the big game towards the bottom of the table saw West Bromwich Albion take on West Ham.

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