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  1. Doctor Who The End of Time, Part 1

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    Available since today from BBC One with 14 days left.

    1/2. On Christmas Eve, the Doctor is reunited with Wilf to face the return of an old enemy.

  2. Heidi

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    Available since today from BBC Two with 7 days left.

    Left with her gruff grandpa in the Swiss Alps, young Heidi is determined to enjoy herself.

  3. EastEnders 24/12/2009

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    Available since yesterday from BBC One with 6 days left.

    Peggy leads the breaking Mitchells in a final act of defiance against Archie.

  4. Doctor Who The Waters of Mars

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    Available since yesterday from BBC One with 6 days left.

    Mars, 2059. Bowie Base One. Last recorded message: 'Don't drink the water. Not one drop.'.

  5. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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    Available since yesterday from BBC One with 6 days left.

    Children's fantasy. Four WWII evacuees travel through a wardrobe to a magical wintry land.

  6. Six Days, Seven Nights

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 5 days left.

    An ill-tempered pilot and a magazine editor crash-land on a desert island.

  7. Spooks Series 8, Episode 8

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    Available since Wednesday from BBC One with 5 days left.

    Lucas and Ros make a final attempt to thwart Nightingale's sinister plan.

  8. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 9

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 12 days left.

    9/20. Lindsay takes the stand during her mother's trial, and Jo is nominated for an award.

  9. Doctor Who Planet of the Dead

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    A London bus takes a detour to an alien world, but can the Doctor defeat the Swarm?

  10. Paradox Episode 5

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 4 days left.

    5/5. The team receive images more intimate than anything they have previously dealt with.

  11. River City 22/12/2009

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    Available since Tuesday from Scotland with 4 days left.

    It's Christmas in Shieldinch and Scarlett, Lydia and Gina receive unexpected visitors.

  12. Holby City Series 12, Stand by Me

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 4 days left.

    11/55. An old friend forces Linden to face his feelings of guilt over his wife's death.

  13. Doctor Who The Next Doctor

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 4 days left.

    When the Doctor meets another Doctor, the two must combine forces to stop the CyberKing.

  14. Bennett on Bennett Writing

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Four with 4 days left.

    3/5. Alan Bennett examines the delicate balance between writing and staring out of the window.

  15. EastEnders 22/12/2009

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    Available since Tuesday from BBC One with 4 days left.

    Archie's threats escalate, but Ronnie has graver concerns. Stacey makes a hard decision.

  16. The Baby's Room

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Four with 3 days left.

    Supernatural horror in which a young couple move into a dream home with a newborn baby.

  17. Defying Gravity Kiss

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    Available since Monday from BBC Two with 3 days left.

    13/13. After landing on the surface of Venus, Zoe walks towards a sound only she can hear.

  18. Defying Gravity Venus

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    Available since Monday from BBC Two with 9 days left.

    12/13. It's the day of the Venus landing, an event that will alter the lives of all involved.

  19. EastEnders 21/12/2009

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    Stacey and Bradley return but their happiness is threatened when Stacey uncovers a mystery

  20. Merlin Secrets and Magic That's a Wrap

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    Available since Monday from BBC Three with 3 days left.

    13/13. A backstage look at the explosive series finale of Merlin.

  21. Bennett on Bennett Shy

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Four with 3 days left.

    2/5. Alan Bennett explores the burden of shyness that haunted him for much of his adult life.

  22. In Which We Serve

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    Available since Monday from BBC Two with 3 days left.

    Stirring World War II drama about the crew of a British battleship.

  23. To Let

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    Available since Sunday from BBC Four with 2 days left.

    Spanish horror. A couple get more than they bargained for when they go to look at a flat.

  24. Holby City Series 12, Too Close for Comfort

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    Available since Sunday from BBC One with 2 days left.

    10/55. Judith's son is admitted with alcohol poisoning, and Holly mistakenly calls her ex-husband

  25. Cranford Series 2, Episode 1

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    Available since Sunday from BBC One with 12 days left.

    1/2. Miss Matty becomes concerned about an isolated youngster as Mr Buxton returns to town.

  26. Bennett on Bennett Mixing

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    Available since Wed, 16 Dec 2009 from BBC Four with 2 days left.

    1/5. Alan Bennett's descriptions of his parents' social aspirations are touching and humorous.

  27. EastEnders Omnibus 20/12/2009

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    Available since last Friday from BBC One with 2 days left.

    Archie surprises the Mitchells, while the Masoods battle their financial troubles.

  28. Defying Gravity Eve Ate the Apple

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    Available since Saturday from BBC Two with 1 day left.

    9/13. As the Antares draws closer to Venus, the mysterious secret in Pod 4 is finally exposed.

  29. Defying Gravity Solitary

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Two with 4 days left.

    11/13. The crew members of the Antares confront the loneliness and isolation of space.

  30. Defying Gravity Deja Vu

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    Available since Saturday from BBC Two with 3 days left.

    10/13. The Antares crew is still coming to terms with the events that transformed the mission.

  31. Crooked House The Knocker

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Four with 1 day left.

    3/3. Back in the present day, Ben begins to discover that Geap Manor casts a long shadow.

  32. Wallander The Joker

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    Available since Saturday from BBC Four with 5 days left.

    12/13. When a woman is shot dead outside her restaurant, the Malmo police are called in to help.

  33. Blade Runner

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    Available since Saturday from BBC Two with 1 day left.

    Sci-fi thriller. An ex-cop is assigned to hunt down a gang of rebellious androids.

  34. Casualty Series 24, All I Want for Christmas

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC One with 23 hours left.

    16/49. Ruth's plans for a family Christmas are shattered. May's joke on Lenny results in disaster

  35. Doctor Who Series 4, Journey's End

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC One with 23 hours left.

    13/13. As Davros and the Daleks threaten the universe, the Doctor's companions join forces.

  36. Dances with Wolves

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    Available since Saturday from BBC Two with 22 hours left.

    Oscar-winning western about a Union soldier who comes into contact with the Sioux Indians.

  37. Merlin Series 2, The Last Dragonlord

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    Available since Saturday from BBC One with 21 hours left.

    13/13. Will Arthur and Merlin find Balinor in time to save the kingdom?

  38. Greek Series 2, The Great Cappie

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    Available since last Thursday from BBC Switch with 17 hours left.

    2/12. Casey joins forces with Cappie and his Kappa Tau brothers to plan a prohibition party.

  39. The Cut Just Stay Here for a Minute

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    Available since last Friday from BBC Switch with 16 hours left.

    15/15. It's the night of the school Christmas party. Will Tommy and Rosa's secret be revealed?

  40. The Cut Tenderhearted Fools Like You

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    Available since last Friday from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    14/15. Marla's got her family life back on track and is ready to share her dark secret with Jay.

  41. Crooked House Something Old

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    Available since Mon, 14 Dec 2009 from BBC Four with 3 hours left.

    2/3. In the 1920s, a costume ball and an engagement party lead back to a tragic wedding day.

  42. Merlin Secrets and Magic The Dragons' Den

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    Available since last Friday from BBC Three with 55 minutes left.

    12/13. A look at how the sequences with the devious dragon, played by John Hurt, were filmed.

  43. EastEnders 18/12/2009

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    Available since Wed, 16 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 1 hour left.

    The Masoods' financial troubles are over, but are other troubles afoot?

  44. Spooks Series 8, Episode 7

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    Available since Wed, 16 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    Section D discovers Hindu nationalists are planning an attack on the Muslim community.

  45. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 8

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    Available since Wed, 16 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    8/20. It's D-day for Helen as the morning of her official teaching inspection arrives.

  46. Paradox Episode 4

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    Available since Mon, 14 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 4 days left.

    4/5. The team receive images predicting a robbery, a fire and multiple deaths.

  47. Merlin Series 2, The Fires of Idirsholas

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    Available since Sat, 12 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 21 hours left.

    12/13. Gaius fears that a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir.

  48. The Cut That Pixie Look Is All The Rage

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    Available since Fri, 11 Dec 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    13/15. There's a massive party brewing at school and everyone wants to know who's going with who.

  49. Spooks Series 8, Episode 6

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    Available since Wed, 9 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    Section D must recover a billion pounds from one of the world's most impenetrable banks.

  50. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 7

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    Available since Wed, 9 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    7/20. A pupil claims she is being bullied, and Kim fears the girl gangs are back in full force.

  51. Paradox Episode 3

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    Available since Mon, 7 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 4 days left.

    3/5. Rebecca vows to stop a serial rapist from committing a violent attack and murder.

  52. Merlin Series 2, The Witch's Quickening

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    Available since Sat, 5 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    11/13. Ruthless warlock Alvarr attempts to reclaim the Crystal of Neahtid with help from Mordred.

  53. The Cut How Do You Feel About Moving to the Moon?

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    Available since Sat, 5 Dec 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    12/15. Marla and Jay are back in town carrying a massive secret with them.

  54. Spooks Series 8, Episode 5

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    Available since Wed, 2 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    Section D is caught on the back foot when two CIA agents are found dead.

  55. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 6

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    Available since Wed, 2 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    6/20. Christopher's relationship with a Year 12 girl is called into question.

  56. Paradox Episode 2

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    Available since Tue, 1 Dec 2009 from BBC One with 4 days left.

    2/5. Rebecca is determined to save a boy's life, but she learns of a second scheduled death.

  57. Merlin Series 2, Sweet Dreams

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    Available since Sat, 28 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    10/13. King Alined wants war and is prepared to do anything to make it happen - even magic.

  58. The Cut I'm 17, It's a Struggle

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    Available since Sat, 28 Nov 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    11/15. Marla and Jay run away to Brighton, closer to finding Amy. Fin and Stephen connect.

  59. Spooks Series 8, Episode 4

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    Available since Wed, 25 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    Lucas's former torturer Darshavin turns up with intelligence about a bomb in London.

  60. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 5

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    Available since Wed, 25 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    5/20. Ruby's luxurious lifestyle crashes around her ears, and Max comes under scrutiny.

  61. Paradox Episode 1

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    Available since Tue, 24 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 4 days left.

    1/5. An astrophysicist claims to have received images of an explosion from the future.

  62. Merlin Series 2, The Lady of the Lake

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    Available since Sat, 21 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    9/13. Merlin helps the beautiful druid girl Freya escape from a bounty hunter's cage.

  63. The Cut This Is About Mum

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    Available since Sat, 21 Nov 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    10/15. Marla reads her mum's diary, looking for clues about her sudden disappearance.

  64. Spooks Series 8, Episode 3

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    Available since Wed, 18 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    A secret meeting of powerful tycoons is stormed by terrorists.

  65. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 4

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    Available since Tue, 17 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    4/20. Luke has a day from hell when the pupils find out about his family life.

  66. Merlin Series 2, The Sins of the Father

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    Available since Sat, 14 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    8/13. A mysterious warrior challenging Arthur to a duel starts a devastating chain of events.

  67. The Cut You're Unbelievable

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    Available since Sat, 14 Nov 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    9/15. The girls are thrown into disarray by the arrival of a cute blonde stranger.

  68. Spooks Series 8, Episode 2

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    Available since Wed, 11 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    The country reaches crisis point when energy supplies are threatened by an explosion.

  69. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 3

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    Available since Wed, 11 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    3/20. Danielle and Aleesha stagger into school still drunk from the night before.

  70. Merlin Series 2, The Witchfinder

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    Available since Sat, 7 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    7/13. Determined to rid Camelot of magic, Uther summons the most feared witchfinder in the land.

  71. The Cut A Perfect Candidate

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    Available since Fri, 6 Nov 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    8/15. Marla and Jay get closer when they take a road trip. An inspection looms over the café.

  72. Spooks Series 8, Episode 1

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    Available since Wed, 4 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 5 days left.

    With Harry still missing, there is one question on everyone's mind: Is he dead, or alive?

  73. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 2

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    Available since Wed, 4 Nov 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    2/20. Ex John Fosters pupil Amy accuses Bolton of attempted rape.

  74. Merlin Series 2, Beauty and the Beast - Part 2

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    Available since Sat, 31 Oct 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    6/13. As Queen Catrina's true troll nature surfaces, her influence over Uther increases.

  75. The Cut Not Waving

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    Available since Sat, 31 Oct 2009 from BBC Switch with 15 hours left.

    7/15. Jay gambles with everyone's future, and Stephen still can't chose between Olive and Rosa.

  76. Waterloo Road Series 5, Episode 1

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    Available since Wed, 28 Oct 2009 from BBC One with 12 days left.

    1/20. War breaks out in the playground after an influx of middle-class pupils at Waterloo Road.

  77. Merlin Series 2, Beauty and the Beast - Part 1

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    Available since Sat, 24 Oct 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    5/13. Uther is captivated by the beautiful Lady Catrina, who Merlin suspects to be a troll.

  78. The Cut The Prince

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    Available since Fri, 23 Oct 2009 from BBC Switch with 14 hours left.

    6/15. Toni collapses and Olive needs everyone's help to keep the café going.

  79. The Cut Blank Him Forever

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    Available since Sat, 17 Oct 2009 from BBC Switch with 14 hours left.

    5/15. Can Stephen stay friends with Olive now they are officially over?

  80. Merlin Series 2, Lancelot and Guinevere

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    Available since Sat, 10 Oct 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    4/13. Gwen is mistaken for Morgana and kidnapped. Arthur heads out to fight for her freedom.

  81. The Cut Platform 9

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    Available since Sat, 10 Oct 2009 from BBC Switch with 14 hours left.

    4/15. Stephen and Olive want to escape to romantic Paris, but will it ever actually happen?

  82. Merlin Series 2, The Nightmare Begins

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    Available since Sat, 3 Oct 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    3/13. Morgana becomes terrified that she has magical powers. Merlin knows she needs the truth.

  83. The Cut Everyone's Always Leaving

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    Available since Sat, 3 Oct 2009 from BBC Switch with 14 hours left.

    3/15. Jay waves goodbye to The Cut, but Marla is gutted to lose him as they were getting close.

  84. Merlin Series 2, The Once and Future Queen

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    Available since Sun, 27 Sep 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    2/13. Merlin helps Arthur disguise his identity to enter a jousting tournament.

  85. Merlin Series 2, The Curse of Cornelius Sigan

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    Available since Sat, 19 Sep 2009 from BBC One with 8 days left.

    1/13. New servant Cedric muscles in on Merlin's position as Arthur's right-hand man.

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