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Friday morning

BBC 1
06:00 Breakfast
Round-up of national and international news, plus the latest from the money markets.
09:15 Fake Britain
Fake Identity Dominic Littlewood hosts the consumer show, exploring the extent to which people use false identities in the UK. The programme follows the Border Agency as it apprehends a woman travelling with a fake passport, and gains an insight into the National Document Fraud Unit, which has dealt with cases including the Lockerbie bombing. Last in the series.
10:00 Homes under the Hammer
Developers Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts explore a two-bedroom terrace in Bolton, Greater Manchester, an air-raid shelter in Aldershot, Hampshire, and a house in Crewkerne, Somerset.
11:00 To Buy or Not to Buy
Nottingham Rani Price and Ed Hall enjoy a boat ride down the River Trent as they try to find properties that meet the requirements of a Nottingham family.
11:45 Cash in the Attic
Cassar Jennie Bond helps grandparents Cynthia and Bill Cassar raise money for a holiday together. Jonty Hearnden offers expert advice.
BBC 2
06:00 Jakers!
A Little Bit Something Extra! Extra! The pals try writing newspaper stories, but end up inventing exciting dramas instead - until they are taught the importance of being truthful.
06:20 Clifford
Jetta's Tall Tale Jetta pretends she has a huge parrot called Lulu.
06:35 Brum
Brum and the Rampant Robot A home-made robot malfunctions and runs riot through Big Town, but Brum saves the day by catching it in his seat.
06:45 Pinky Dinky Doo
Tyler's Silly Shirt Tyler learns it is important to be unique when a boy at school makes fun of his t-shirt.
07:00 Arthur
April 9th A fire in the staff room forces the school to close.
07:25 Newsround
Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience.
07:30 Barney's Barrier Reef
Slime, Snot and Guts Featuring some of the slimy and gut-wrenching sea creatures living along the Barrier Reef.
08:00 League of Super Evil
20,000 Crunches Under the Sea The villains try to break the Admiral's Crispy Cracks guarantee by flooding the city and making the crisps soggy, but their plan is jeopardised by Dipper the Dolphin.
08:15 Dennis and Gnasher
Masters of the House Mum leaves Dennis alone to look after Bea, but the youngster and his friends create a huge mess.
08:30 Zigby
Zigby's Swapping Day Zigby encourages everyone to share their belongings, but the task does not go as planned.
08:40 Pinky Dinky Doo
The Great Big Cheese Chase The youngster turns detective when someone steals all the cheese from a party.
08:55 Pinky Dinky Doo
Try It, You'll Like It The youngster tries different kinds of food while judging a baking contest on another planet.
09:05 Louie
Draw Me a Frog The rabbit loses his ball in a pond, so he draws a frog to help him get it back.
09:20 Ethelbert the Tiger
Ethelbert and the Artic Fox Ethelbert meets an Arctic fox that teaches him about going into hiding.
09:25 Ethelbert the Tiger
Ethelbert and the Mountain Goat A wise old goat offers advice to Ethelbert as he struggles to pick a flower for Dilip.
09:30 I Can Cook
Katy Ashworth and the team bake savoury bites using chives from the garden.
09:45 Guess With Jess
How Can We Decorate a Christmas Tree? Jess makes Christmas tree decorations out of natural objects.
09:55 Big & Small Songs
Small's Treehouse The gang are sad when Small contemplates moving out to live in a tree house.
10:00 Tinga Tinga Tales
Why Frog Croaks A fable about how frogs lost the ability to sing after jealous birds played a trick on them, reducing their voices to nothing more than a croak.
10:10 Waybuloo
Balancing Yojojo wants to demonstrate a new trick of balancing a banana on his tail, but finds he can only perform when no one is watching.
10:30 In the Night Garden
Fall Down Ball The adventures of colourful characters in a magical, musical world.
11:00 Primary Class Clips
Art and Design - African Art The diversity of African art, how it influenced Matisse and Picasso, and the meaning of tribal masks. Plus, Rolf Harris demonstrates rock art. (ages 5-11).
11:15 Emotional Literacy
2 Tough Crew Drama exploring the relationship of friends Naomi and Khadra, and the tensions that come between them. (ages 7-11).
11:25 Primary Class Clips
Art and Design - Painting Exploring styles of painting including abstract aerial art and still life, and Rolf Harris demonstrates how to paint in the style of Lowry. (ages 5-11).
11:40 Look and Read
Captain Crimson - Take the Bully by the Horns The gang enjoys a picnic in the countryside - until Captain Crimson's red cape attracts the attention of a bull. (ages 7-9).
ITV 1
06:00 GMTV
Emma Crosby presents news with John Stapleton before joining Andrew Castle to hear Craig David and Mary J Blige perform their latest singles in the studio. Viewers are invited to vote for their favourite Britain's Best Mum contestant, and TV guru Richard Arnold looks ahead to the weekend's viewing highlights in Talking Telly.
09:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show
The host invites his guests to air their differences over various family and relationship issues, and provides them with his own brand of no-nonsense advice.
10:30 This Morning
Matt Damon talks to Alison Hammond about his new film Green Zone, and comedienne Katy Brand discusses her forthcoming tour and her experience on Let's Dance for Sport Relief. Plus, Jason Gardiner offers more fashion tips and Dean Edwards prepares a feast in the kitchen. Presented by Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes. Including at 11.25 News, Weather and Regional Weather.
Channel 4
06:10 The Hoobs
Rewards Tula prepares a reward for Iver and Groove.
06:35 The Hoobs
Hoob in the Mood Groove feels grumpy, so Tula and Iver plan a surprise for him - but everything they do only seems to make him feel worse.
07:25 Everybody Loves Raymond
Ray's Ring Ray loses his wedding ring and is propositioned by an attractive woman at the airport, so a jealous Debra decides to get her own back - with disastrous results. Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton star.
07:55 Everybody Loves Raymond
Frank Goes Downstairs Ray and Debra try to conceal an embarrassing accident by telling Frank they fell down the stairs, sending him into a DIY frenzy that puts him in hospital.
08:20 Frasier
Hot Ticket Niles and Frasier fail dismally in their bid to get tickets for a popular new theatre production, while Daphne achieves the dubious distinction of having a photograph of her bottom appear in Seattle's daily newspaper.
08:50 Frasier
First Do No Harm Martin decides to set Frasier up with Duke's beautiful daughter Marie, but it soon becomes clear she is only interested in him because she needs a psychiatrist and does not want to pay for one. Guest starring Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives).
09:20 Will & Grace
The Honeymoon's Over Will decides to let Karen move in - a decision he begins to regret as her extravagant lifestyle turns his apartment into a disaster zone. Guest starring Elton John, alongside Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally.
09:45 Deal or No Deal
Noel Edmonds hosts the game show in which contestants draw on audience support to guess the contents of mystery boxes worth as much as £250,000.
10:30 Coach Trip
The tourists visit a museum in Belgrade, Serbia, where one of the group is attracted to the guide and also shows off his water-skiing skills. At voting time the four original members try to sway the outcome.
11:05 Wife Swap USA
Denise Berwick from Illinois supports her husband's dreams of becoming a rock star, arranging his gigs and doing all the housework, leaving her 10-year-old daughter feeling left out. She trades places with Val Roachford in Georgia, who runs her family like a business, making sure all nine children are well organised and helping with the chores.
Five
06:00 Pocoyo
A Little Something Between Friends The little boy has an argument with his friend Pato.
06:05 Fireman Sam
Flat Tyre Trevor gets a flat tyre, causing a delay for Pontypandy's bus service.
06:20 Thomas & Friends
Edward Strikes Out A new crane called Rocky comes to the island.
06:30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky
Rumble's Grumbles Rumble the dragon comes down with a cold, causing fiery sneezes.
06:45 Family!
Benjamin and the Sellers family go to the Black Isle Show, where they explores sand dunes and ride combine harvesters. Last in the series.
06:50 Little Lodgers
Keep Fit Animation following the lives of clay model versions of Milkshake! presenters Kemi, Naomi, Beth and Hannah.
06:55 Peppa Pig
Very Hot Day George and Peppa go swimming to cool down on a hot day.
07:00 Peppa Pig
Digging Up the Road Peppa and the family try to get to the playground, but Mr Bull's roadworks are in the way.
07:05 Little Princess
I Want My Duck Scruff finds three duck eggs near the pond.
07:20 The Mr Men Show
Sneezes and Hiccups Mr Stubborn refuses to admit he has a cold and Miss Magic tries to cure Miss Daredevil's hiccups.
07:30 Roary the Racing Car
Let's Hear It for Big Chris Big Chris's friends plan a surprise evening to celebrate his long service at Silver Hatch.
07:45 Noddy in Toyland
Noddy and the Lighthouse The mermaids accidentally break the lighthouse's bulb and race to find another light before the pirate ship runs aground.
08:00 Fifi and the Flowertots
Come and Play Slugsy Stingo sends Slugsy to steal Fifi's jelly.
08:15 The Milky and Shake Show
Art Shake decides to paint a picture of Milky, but soon realises he is better at self-portraits.
08:20 Peppa Pig
Grandpa's Little Train Grandpa Pig builds a train called Gertrude and takes George and Peppa for a ride.
08:25 Thomas & Friends
Splish Splash Splosh The engine has so much fun playing in the rain that he forgets to pick up the Fat Controller and Alicia Botti.
08:35 Igam Ogam
I'm Not Igam Ogam The cavegirl tries to get out of tidying her room by pretending she is someone else.
08:50 Castle Farm
Trophy Farmer returns home with a trophy after Cow's milk wins first prize at a fair.
08:55 The WotWots
Coughy Wot SpottyWot's chair has a cold and keeps sneezing, so the duo try to it cheer up.
09:05 Mio Mao
The Train The duo are taken on a special ride while playing with a train set.
09:15 The Wright Stuff
Matthew Wright is joined by panellists Steve Furst and Lowri Turner and today's guest The Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry to debate the day's issues before opening the discussion to the studio audience.
10:45 Trisha Goddard
I Don't Believe He Only Peeked at an Ex's Bits - The Temptation to Touch Would've Been Too Much A woman confronts her former fiance over allegations that he committed indiscretions with an ex.
11:45 House Doctor
Quorn, Leicestershire Property expert Ann Maurice visits the Leicestershire village of Quorn, to see a two-bedroom cottage that has been on the market for four months despite its picturesque location. Priorities include making the most of the cramped space by clearing out accumulated clutter and harmonising clashing colour schemes.

Friday afternoon

BBC 1
12:15 Bargain Hunt
Wetherby James Braxton and David Harper help two teams of antique-hunters at Wetherby Racecourse in Leeds, and Tim Wonnacott visits Doddington Hall, where he takes a look at the paintings.
13:00 BBC News; Weather
 
13:30 Regional News and Weather
 
13:45 Doctors
Hell Hath No Fury Zara's plans come to fruition on the day of the business launch, but she is unsure whether to go ahead with the scheme. Elsewhere, Charlie's ulterior motive for the car wash is uncovered. Medical drama, starring Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Philip McGough.
14:15 Murder, She Wrote
Incident in Lot Seven Jessica investigates the discovery of a body on the set of the film Psycho while visiting Hollywood to see her latest mystery novel turned into a movie. Angela Lansbury stars.
15:00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News
 
15:05 3rd & Bird
Balloon Ride Muffin and baby Jordan face danger after in one of Quinn's flying contraptions.
15:15 Pinky Dinky Doo
The Pinky's Rock Pinky and her friends stage a concert for the whole world.
15:25 Dennis and Gnasher
Masters of the House Mum leaves Dennis alone to look after Bea, but the youngster and his friends create a huge mess.
15:40 Bear Behaving Badly
Operation Nev Caretaker Prank gets his head stuck in the toilet and tries to make Barney and Nev pay his medical bills. However, he then has a second accident and the duo decide to save money by operating on him themselves.
16:05 Roy
Halo Goodbye The boy develops an embarrassing halo for his good deeds, and decides the only way to get rid of it is to commit bad acts.
16:35 Gastronuts
Can Good Foods Be Bad and Bad Foods Be Good? Food fanatic Stefan Gates and the team explore whether some healthy foods really are good for people.
17:00 Newsround
Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience.
17:15 Weakest Link
Members of the public answer general knowledge questions as a team against the clock, hoping to build a stack of cash and avoid being declared the poorest player and voted out. Anne Robinson presents.
BBC 2
12:00 Daily Politics
Parliamentary proceedings interspersed with discussions, interviews and filmed reports from around the country. Presented by Jo Coburn.
12:30 Working Lunch
The latest stories from the business world and news from the City.
13:00 Nature's Top 40
Chris Packham reveals four more noteworthy spectacles from within the natural world, including boxing hares and leaping dolphins.
13:30 Castle in the Country
Gloria Hunniford uncovers a tale of prostitution and fakery from the Berkeley Castle archives and John Craven learns about the family's fascination with the sea. Matt Tebbutt uses local apples to good effect in the kitchen and Christine Bleakley finds an impressive water feature.
15:00 Diagnosis Murder
Resurrection - Part Two Part two of two. Dr Sloan strikes a bargain with Caitlin Sweeney's imprisoned brother in an attempt to bring the bomber to justice. Medical detective drama, starring Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke.
15:45 Flog It!
Kilmarnock 66 James Lewis and David Fletcher hunt for antiques at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, finding collectibles including a silver handbag dating back to 1901. Elsewhere, presenter Paul Martin explores the work of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin in 1928.
16:30 Pointless
Quiz show, in which five pairs of contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions posed to 100 people before the show. At the end of each round, the team with the most points is eliminated until the final two pairs battle for a cash prize. Presented by Alexander Armstrong.
17:15 Escape to the Country
Cornwall Cutdown Aled Jones helps a couple with 14 cats and dogs find an isolated retreat in Cornwall on a budget of £500,000. They want to become self-sufficient so he is also challenged to find a home with plenty of land.
ITV 1
12:30 Loose Women
Singer Russell Watson joins the ladies for more topical debate.
13:30 ITV News and Weather
 
13:55 London News and Weather
 
14:00 House Guest in the Sun
Cyprus 5 Stella Virdi hosts the final dinner of the week in her palatial Cyprus villa, opting to cook pan-fried prawns, fillet steaks in a mushroom sauce and her own creation, Stella's Death by Chocolate dessert. Entertainment comes from house guest Matt and a team of Greek dancers, and even a power cut seems unlikely to spoil the evening. Nicholas Burns narrates.
14:59 London Weather
 
15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal
Kassam Stadium, Oxford David Dickinson is joined by antiques experts Stewart Hofgartner, Jo Brayshaw, David Hakeney and Alison Chapman at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford. The day's best deal is a Rolex Oyster watch bought by David Hakeney for £350.
16:00 Country House Cooking Contest
In the final of the culinary challenge, the two surviving contestants prepare a main course and dessert for a black tie dinner, hoping to scoop the £1,000 prize. John Burton Race directs operations as the temperature rises in the kitchen, while Benjamin Slade and his partner Kirsty prepare to entertain a surprise guest in the elegant surroundings of Maunsel House, in Somerset. Last in the series.
17:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Birds of a Feather and Maisie Raine star Pauline Quirke drops in to chat about her career and Alan answers more gardening questions from viewers. Plus, the usual mix of music, cookery and lively discussion.
Channel 4
12:00 Channel 4 News Summary
Includes news headlines and weather.
12:05 In Your Dreams
Psychotherapist Brenda Mallon discusses the meaning of celebrities' dreams, beginning with actress and singer Toyah Willcox.
12:15 Location, Location, Location
Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer revisit a Norwich couple who were worried about stepping onto the property ladder after being put off by surveys. The property gurus also check on the progress of an extended family from Sutton Coldfield who wanted one big house but couldn't agree where to live.
13:15 Murder, She Said
Elderly sleuth Miss Marple is travelling by train, when she witnesses a murder through the window. The police dismiss her claims, so she launches a private investigation and goes to work as a servant in the stately home where she believes the body to be hidden. Agatha Christie mystery, starring Margaret Rutherford, Arthur Kennedy, Muriel Pavlow and James Robertson Justice.
14:55 Glamour Puds
Careme's Legacy Eric Lanlard discovers how Marie-Antoine Careme ended his days cooking for the most powerful family in the world, the Rothschilds, and discovers his legacy in the patisseries of Paris. He also prepares recipes inspired by the great chef, a religious cake and petits fours. Last in the series.
15:25 Countdown
Dictionary Corner guest Pam Ayres joins Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley for the popular words-and-numbers game.
16:10 Deal or No Deal
Noel Edmonds hosts the game show in which contestants draw on audience support to guess the contents of mystery boxes worth as much as £250,000.
17:00 Coach Trip
The tourists arrive in Nis, Serbia, where they are joined by a couple in an intriguing relationship. As vote time arrives, two of the original members of the group get a surprise.
17:30 The Simpsons
The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer Homer volunteers to take Fat Tony's place as the head of the local Mafia, dragging the rest of the Simpson family into Springfield's criminal underworld. With the guest voices of Metallica, and stars of The Sopranos Joe Pantoliano and Michael Imperioli.
Five
12:15 House Doctor
Bow Ann Maurice tackles a period property in Bow in the heart of London's East End, hoping to attract potential buyers by clearing clutter and creating an elegant dining area. Among other things, she ditches a navy blue bathroom suite in favour of one in stylish white to ensure the house will fetch the asking price of £300,000.
12:40 five news
Round-up of the day's headlines from around the world.
12:45 Extraordinary Animals
The Bravest Horse The story of Kenny, a police horse that helped officers overpower a gang of rioters during an anti-war demonstration in San Francisco in 2003. Kenny's bravery is put to the test when he is faced with sirens, flares and fireworks to see whether the apparent act of courage was a fluke.
13:15 Wild Animal ER
Kate Gerbeau has a prickly encounter with an exotic hedgehog feeling the cold, and a vet examines Zoolander the fox cub. Meanwhile, Macy the deer is due to be released.
13:45 Neighbours
Donna worries that Andrew will reveal their secret, but he promises to draw a line under the matter if she agrees to go on one more date with him. She reluctantly accepts - only to find herself attracted to him. Meanwhile, Toadie and Sonya decide to take things more slowly, and Lou agonises about leaving the Ramsays alone while he visits his sick daughter.
14:15 Home and Away
Leah is unsure whether she should pursue her feelings for Elijah, while Aden starts to worry that Nicole is bored with their relationship. Angelo is devastated to learn Charlie no longer wants to be friends, and Annie returns to Summer Bay for her school break.
14:50 The Family Recipe
Chef Ken Hom demonstrates how to prepare his favourite family dishes and provides an insight into his personal life.
14:55 I Own Britain's Best Home: Flying Visit
Highlights of the property show visiting homeowners vying for the title and the cash prize. Melissa Porter presents.
15:10 A Stranger's Heart
A woman who has kept her distance from people throughout her life undergoes an emotional transformation after a heart transplant, and begins to feel a connection with her donor's orphaned daughter. Drama, starring Samantha Mathis, Peter Dobson, Mary Matilyn Mouser and Gina Hecht.
17:00 five news
Round-up of the day's headlines from around the world.
17:30 Neighbours
Donna worries that Andrew will reveal their secret, but he promises to draw a line under the matter if she agrees to go on one more date with him. She reluctantly accepts - only to find herself attracted to him. Meanwhile, Toadie and Sonya decide to take things more slowly, and Lou agonises about leaving the Ramsays alone while he visits his sick daughter.

Friday evening

BBC 1
18:00 BBC News
 
18:30 BBC London News
 
19:00 The ONE Show
Live topical show in which correspondents uncover the UK's most fascinating stories. Presented by Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley.
19:30 Masterchef
The successful amateur chefs from this week's heats try to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace to secure a place in the semi-finals. They undertake three high-pressure tests, including designing a three-course meal, and have to prove their skill, commitment and passion for food to succeed.
20:00 EastEnders
Lucas persuades Libby not to contact Owen, but realises he will need to do more when Jean and Charlie petition to give the Square's garden a makeover. Meanwhile, Peggy is delighted when Danny's plan works out perfectly, and Ian has his work cut out to keep the identity of the father of Lucy's baby a secret.
20:30 Eurovision: Your Country Needs You
Graham Norton presents the show to select the act that will represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with a track penned by Pete Waterman. The six finalists - solo singers Alexis, Josh, Esma and Karen, five-piece group Uni5 and all-girl trio Miss Fitz (contestants on last year's X Factor) - perform their entries in front of panellists including Jade Ewen and Bruno Tonioli, before a public vote decides the winner. Featuring music by Sugababes, who perform their latest single Wear My Kiss, and last year's Eurovision-winner Alexander Rybak, from Norway.
22:00 BBC News
 
22:25 Regional News and Weather
 
22:35 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
The host is joined by singer Charlotte Church, Gavin & Stacey star James Corden and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams, who discusses her victory in the women's skeleton in Vancouver. The cast of comedy series Outnumbered also put in an appearance.
23:35 The National Lottery EuroMillions Draw
Carole Machin presents coverage of the National Lottery EuroMillions weekly draw and the Millionaire Raffle.
23:45 Arachnophobia
A mild-mannered doctor sets up practice in a small coastal town, but a cloud gathers over his career owing to a series of unexplained deaths. Before long, he has to convince the locals that a horde of poisonous spiders is responsible and confront his intense fear of arachnids into the bargain. Comedy horror, starring Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, Julian Sands and Brian McNamara.
BBC 2
18:00 Celebrity Eggheads
Dermot Murnaghan welcomes a team of former The Apprentice contestants comprising of Kristina Grimes, Raef Bjayou, James McQuillan, Phillip Taylor and Tre Azam, who take on the mighty Eggheads to win money for their chosen charity.
18:30 Antiques Road Trip
David Barby and Anita Manning continue their road trip, picking up collectibles in Carlisle, Cumbria and Co Durham before heading to an auction in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, where they compete to make the most profit after the first week.
19:00 Coast
Severn Estuary to Aberystwyth Geographer Nicholas Crane finds out about tidal patterns on the south coast of Wales, the second highest tidal range in the world, and explains how they create the Severn Bore. Neil Oliver explores the history of Cardiff coal, and anthropologist Alice Roberts visits the 26,000-year-old Red Lady of Paviland - believed to be the oldest human skeleton found in Britain. Zoologist Miranda Krestovnikoff reveals some of the secrets of rock pools.
20:00 Mastermind
John Humphrys welcomes four more contestants to the renowned black chair, asking questions on specialist subjects the Life and Career of Lester Piggott, the Films of Preston Sturges, the Weimar Republic and Edward Marshall Hall.
20:30 Gardeners' World
Toby Buckland offers advice on roses as he plants them around a pergola at Greenacre, and Castle Howard's head gardener Brian Deighton gives an insight into the varieties grown around the stately home. Carol Klein uncovers the history of the iris family at Glebe Cottage, explaining how their root types give important clues as to which environments they thrive in.
21:00 Mastercrafts
Weaving Monty Don meets Holly Berry, Tref Davies and Momtaz Begum-Hossain, who learn how to become handloom weavers. He also uncovers how the Romans brought the craft to Britain 2,000 years ago, and why it became a global industry during the Victorian era. Meanwhile, mentor Margo Selby teaches the amateurs how to set looms and handle shuttles, before trying to sell their wares to the public and creating lengths of fabric to be judged by Michelle Bowen and Angela Swan.
22:00 The Bubble
David Mitchell hosts the comedy news quiz, as columnist Julia Hartley-Brewer, and comedians Sue Perkins and Marcus Brigstocke are challenged to identify real stories among the fake headlines after spending four days in a media-free zone.
22:30 Newsnight
Analysis of the day's events, presented by Gavin Esler.
23:00 The Review Show
Round-table discussion of the week's cultural highlights. Presented by Martha Kearney.
23:50 Heroes
Shadowboxing Peter uses his new-found ability to help Emma accept her new life and Sylar steps up his attempts to gain full control over Matt's body. Meanwhile, Noah intervenes as Claire tries to discover who is behind the attacks on Gretchen and Annie - only to realise he may be somehow responsible.
ITV 1
18:00 London Tonight
 
18:30 ITV News and Weather
 
19:00 Emmerdale
Edna's dog Tootsie goes missing, and she believes Thomas and Anya are responsible, Lisa begins to think about the prospect of not coming home after the court case, while Cain tries to persuade Debbie to stay in the village, but cannot change her mind.
19:30 Coronation Street
Fed up with his family arguing about him, Simon runs away while in Blackpool. Evidence against Gail mounts as two witnesses to her final fight with Joe come forward. Kelly does Nick's dirty work and searches Underworld for the accounts, while John lies to Fiz as he prepares to deceive the education authorities.
20:00 Dancing on Ice Friday
Fan Christopher Biggins talks to Ben Shephard and Coleen Nolan about the contestants' progress and judge Karen Barber reveals how she learns every routine before Sunday's show. Torvill and Dean help Coleen demonstrate this week's required element and the celebrities report on their aches and pains.
20:30 Coronation Street
Peter controls his anger as the Barlows and Wilsons unite to search Blackpool for Simon, and Tina is horrified as the police question Gail after finding more inconsistencies in her story. Armed with inside information, Nick makes Carla a tempting business offer, and John returns from a successful interview.
21:00 Michael Winner's Dining Stars
Continuing his search for home cooking to professional standards, the restaurant critic tucks into courgette and pesto bruschetta followed by roast lamb and a passion fruit and orange pudding, prepared by Jane Bennett in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. His chauffeur then takes him to Solihull, West Midlands, for an Indian buffet meal devised by Hema Johan before deciding whether to hand out the coveted Dining Star awards.
22:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather
 
22:30 London News and Weather
 
22:35 Death Wish 3
The lone vigilante moves into a crumbling New York tenement and plans his revenge on the thugs who have murdered a close friend, and whose feuds and gang wars are terrifying the elderly tenants. Thriller sequel, starring Charles Bronson, Deborah Raffin, Ed Lautner, Martin Balsam and Gavan O'Herlihy.
Channel 4
18:00 The Simpsons
Thank God It's Doomsday Homer watches a film about the apocalypse and becomes convinced the end of the world is imminent. Panic-stricken, he begins urging the people of Springfield to join him in preparing to meet their maker - but his dire predictions prove wildly inaccurate.
18:30 Hollyoaks
Darren is furious to see Rhys's story has pushed the campaign to find Holly from the front page, and Steph takes her plan to discredit Jem too far when she accuses her rival of being insensitive to Cindy's plight. Meanwhile, Amy books a holiday for her friends, leaving Ste with a surprising new housemate.
19:00 Channel 4 News
Including sport and weather.
19:30 White Boy, Black Nanny
Documentary following director Mark Rossiter as he returns to South Africa to find the nanny who raised him for 10 years during the apartheid era. Armed with a 25-year-old photograph, he leaves his comfortable suburban life and travels through poverty-stricken townships, where he learns what conditions were like for black women working as servants in white people's homes. Part of the First Cut Strand.
20:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away
South Devon v Gard, France A couple living in Italy ask Jonnie Irwin and Jasmine Harman for help after becoming unsettled in the country, eager to relocate their family. The property experts search for their dream home in Devon and Gard in the South of France on a budget of £700,000.
21:00 Embarrassing Bodies
Dr Pixie and Dr Christian take the mobile clinic to Belfast, where they treat a man with a noisy bedtime problem, and offer hygiene advice to members of a Gaelic football team. Dr Dawn is also visited by a woman with inverted nipples, and refers her to a specialist surgeon, who can correct them with a short procedure.
22:00 Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
The Radio 1 DJ hosts the topical entertainment show, joined by actress Billie Piper, presenter Dale Winton and boxer David Haye. They play to impress their fans in the audience, answering a selection of questions asked by various famous faces, including Ozzy Osbourne and Peter Crouch.
22:50 Bulletproof Monk
A mysterious Tibetan monk is entrusted with protecting an ancient and mystical scroll. As modern-day Nazis seek the relic in a bid to resurrect the Third Reich, the monk seeks a successor to take over his task - with a pickpocket the unlikely choice. Martial arts thriller, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Victoria Smurfit and Karel Roden.
Five
18:00 Home and Away
Mink is convinced that Xavier will let her secret out of the bag and decides to leave town, while Leah and Elijah deal with their growing feelings for each other. Meanwhile, the Bait Shop and caravan park are targeted by a graffiti vandal, and Miles suspects that Rabbit is responsible.
18:30 Home and Away
Leah is unsure whether she should pursue her feelings for Elijah, while Aden starts to worry that Nicole is bored with their relationship. Angelo is devastated to learn Charlie no longer wants to be friends, and Annie returns to Summer Bay for her school break.
18:55 Live From Studio Five
Ian Wright and Kate Walsh host the magazine show featuring location reports, celebrity interviews and showbiz gossip.
20:00 Highland Emergency
The RAF's Sea King helicopter team is assigned to help two climbers stranded 4,000ft up Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain, but spots only one man on an icy ridge. At Lossiemouth, the crew of Rescue 137 is despatched to airlift a man with chest pains from a remote oil rig, and the workers on HMS Gannet are called to take Santa to Troon Harbour, where hundreds of children are waiting for him to arrive.
21:00 The Mentalist
Red Menace Jane and Lisbon investigate the death of a biker gang's lawyer, who they suspect was murdered because he knew too many of the members' secrets. They learn he was arrested for possession of drugs, but the charges were dropped, leading them to believe he turned informant in exchange for his release - but another motive is uncovered when they meet a woman with a grudge against him because he successfully defended her brother's alleged murderer in court. Crime drama, starring Simon Baker.
22:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Proud Flesh Goren and Eames are called in to investigate the death of a billionaire radio mogul's eldest son, whose body has been found covered in latex paint. Evidence initially implicates the victim's much younger stepmother - but as the case unfolds, a complicated series of intertwined relationships is revealed. With guest star Malcolm McDowell.
23:00 NCIS
Dagger The detectives manage to discover who was responsible for the security breach, but their quest doesn't end there. Having identified the mole in their ranks, they are forced to rely on information from questionable sources as they try to stop a criminal bent on stealing government secrets. Drama, guest starring David Eigenberg (Sex and the City).

Friday night / Saturday morning

BBC 1
01:30 Masterchef
The successful amateur chefs from this week's heats try to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace to secure a place in the semi-finals. They undertake three high-pressure tests, including designing a three-course meal, and have to prove their skill, commitment and passion for food to succeed.
02:00 Seven Ages of Britain
Age of Money (1700-1805) David Dimbleby examines artefacts that illustrate and reflect the increasingly commercial approach to life in Britain during the 18th century. He views banknotes, Wedgwood pottery and Chippendale furniture, portraits by Reynolds and Gainsborough, and satirical prints designed by James Gillray. The presenter also discusses Dr Johnson's original dictionary and Dr Hunter's anatomical models and sketches to understand the expansion of learning in the period.
03:00 Lark Rise to Candleford
Emma and Margaret compete for the teaching job at Lark Rise school, with the bazaar providing both with an opportunity to impress the governors and claim the post full time. Over in Candleford, Thomas starts a union when Dorcas fails to take seriously his complaints about his working conditions, while Minnie's efforts to make herself beautiful for Alf go awry when she falls and gets a black eye.
04:00 Muslim Driving School
Grandmother Taslima Dhin becomes frustrated at her slow progress toward passing her test, but the holy month of Ramadan and waiting to see if her mother will receive a visa also play heavily on her mind. Taking lessons on an empty stomach proves a mistake for an 18-year-old observing the religious festival, while a mother quickly loses confidence as her test approaches.
04:30 Straight Talk
Events in and around Westminster.
05:00 BBC News
 
05:30 Our World
Guantanamo Reunited Current affairs.
BBC 2
00:30 Sugarhouse
Premiere. A middle-class accountant out of his depth place in London's underworld arranges to buy an illegal gun from a crack addict. However, he is unaware the weapon has been stolen from a psychotic drug lord who is bent on finding it before it can be used as evidence against him in a murder case. Crime thriller, with Steven Mackintosh, Ashley Walters and Andy Serkis.
02:00 I Don't Want to Be Born
A stripper rejects the advances of a lecherous midget, who responds by putting a curse on her. She gives birth to a monstrous demonic baby, who attacks anyone in sight. However, a determined nun decides to intervene and put a stop to the carnage by performing an exorcism. Horror, starring Joan Collins, Donald Pleasence, Ralph Bates and Caroline Munro.
03:30 World News Today
 
04:00 BBC News
 
ITV 1
00:20 Nightwatch with Steve Scott: Emergency
Documentary following fire crews, paramedics, ambulance teams, doctors and nurses as they make split-second life-or-death decisions.
01:10 Murder By Numbers
Two teenagers murder a random victim, convinced nobody will ever suspect them of committing such a senseless crime, and ensure all the evidence points to a drug dealer. However, they reckon without the suspicions of a determined detective and her partner. Thriller, starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling and Michael Pitt.
05:30 ITV Morning News
 
Channel 4
00:50 The Album Chart Show Introduces - Ellie Goulding
An interview with the singer-songwriter, who also performs tracks from her debut album Lights.
01:05 4Play: The Plasticines
A profile of the all-female rock band from France.
01:15 Holy Man
A downmarket shopping channel executive hires a mystic guru as a presenter to draw in more viewers. The ratings soar as the unlikely host's on-air spiritual advice not only proves a great success with the public, but also causes the executive to reassess his principles. Satirical comedy, starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia and Jon Cryer.
03:10 The Dead Zone
Into the Heart of Darkness Walt and Johnny set out to rescue Sarah from the clutches of a kidnapper - a mission that leads them into an encounter with an enemy from the past. Anthony Michael Hall and Chris Bruno star.
03:50 The War at Home
It's Not Easy Being Green Vicky selects Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth for a family movie night. Finding the film profound, Dave takes things too far by forcing everyone to become eco-friendly. Meanwhile, Hillary is put under pressure as she prepares for her college admissions interview.
04:15 St Elsewhere
Nothing Up My Sleeve Dr Morrison remembers his rape while on duty in prison and is questioned by Dr Westphall about the deterioration in his work.
05:00 Countdown
Dictionary Corner guest Pam Ayres joins Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley for the popular words-and-numbers game.
05:45 The Hoobs
Moon Iver discovers a rhyme about a man in the moon and wonders how he got there.
Five
04:30 Great Scientists
Galileo A profile of 16th-century Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, whose observations through a telescope of his own invention led him to defend the Copernican thesis that the Earth orbited the sun instead of vice versa - a view that got him into trouble with the Inquisition.
04:55 County Secrets
Historical spotlight on scenic counties in the UK, focusing on hidden curiosities and little-known facts about each location.
05:10 Neighbours
Donna worries that Andrew will reveal their secret, but he promises to draw a line under the matter if she agrees to go on one more date with him. She reluctantly accepts - only to find herself attracted to him. Meanwhile, Toadie and Sonya decide to take things more slowly, and Lou agonises about leaving the Ramsays alone while he visits his sick daughter.
05:35 Home and Away
Leah is unsure whether she should pursue her feelings for Elijah, while Aden starts to worry that Nicole is bored with their relationship. Angelo is devastated to learn Charlie no longer wants to be friends, and Annie returns to Summer Bay for her school break.
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