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Top Gear

BBC One

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show.

Top Gear: Series 12

Top Gear: Series 12: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 12

BBC One - Top Gear, Series 12, Episode 5

Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th birthday of the Ferrari Daytona on the Italian Riviera

Motoring news and views. Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th birthday of the Ferrari Daytona on the Italian Riviera. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new BMW M3 saloon and the Lexus IS-F.

Motoring news and views from the usual team. Richard Hammond celebrates the 40th birthday of the iconic Ferrari Daytona by taking one back to its spiritual home on the Italian Riviera, before attempting to beat James May and a multimillion-pound power boat in a race from Portofino to St Tropez. 

Meanwhile, back in the UK Jeremy Clarkson is on the test track, testing the new BMW M3 saloon against a young pretender from Japan, the Lexus IS-F. Top Gear also tackles a political hot potato as Richard attempts to find the best sort of bus for British city streets by getting together everything from a hopper to a bendy bus and then racing them.

Plus, Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Motoring news and views from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Motoring news and views from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May

It's the 40th birthday of the Ferrari 
Daytona, but can it beat a power boat in a race from Portofino to St Tropez? 
Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.  BBC TOP GEAR MAGAZINE: monthly, E3.95

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

The modern adventures - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker.

The modern adventures across space and time - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker. It's the trip of a lifetime.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who (2005–2022): Planet of the Dead

11/04/2009

Planet of the Dead

BBC One - Doctor Who (2005–2022), Planet of the Dead

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

Planet of the Dead. In an Easter special, the Doctor joins forces with Lady Christina de Souza when a bus takes a detour to an alien world where terrifying secrets lurk in the sand. See choice, page 64. 
For cast see page 66   PHOTO GALLERY: www.radiotimes.com/planet 
Digital viewers can press red during the show for additional options 
Sands of time: p16; The Inside Story: p64

Little Britain

Classic comedy sketch show created by and starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas

Yeah but, no but. Matt Lucas and David Walliams' classic sketch comedy from the archive with Vicky Pollard, Lou and Andy and loads more.

Little Britain: Series 3

Little Britain: Series 3: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 3

BBC One - Little Britain, Series 3, Episode 2

Lucas and Walliams' comic look at life in Britain. With Richard and Judy.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at life in Britain. Featuring Anthony Head, Nigel Havers and special guests Judy Finnigan and Richard Madeley.

David Walliams and Matt Lucas take a comic look at life in Britain

2/6; series three. Lou and Andy join 
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan for a game of You Say We Pay.   
9.30 3/6. More comedy with the duo's extraordinary characters.

Little Britain: Series 3: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - Little Britain, Series 3, Episode 3

With Anthony Head as the long-suffering prime minister.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at life in Britain. With Anthony Head as the long-suffering prime minister.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012

Classic years in the Square. Relive the dramas of Whitney's teen years, Janine's scheming, Kat and Alfie's return, Roxy and Ronnie's fights and goodbye to Peggy and Pat.

EastEnders

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2009: 17/04/2009

17/04/2009

2009

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2009, 17/04/2009

Ronnie and Roxy are on the brink of reunion, but will Jack destroy it all?

Ronnie and Roxy are on the brink of reunion, but will Jack destroy it all? Shirley keeps Phil's drinking a secret, and Patrick chooses to go to Trinidad rather than face his past.

Roxy’s worried about Ronnie. Jack comes to the Vic to see Amy.  He asks Roxy if they can take Amy to the park the next day.  Ronnie arrives at the Vic and Roxy asks her to stay.  The next day Jack spots Roxy coming out of Ronnie’s flat with a buggy full of her things. Back at the Vic Ronnie takes off Danielle’s locket and puts it in her jewellery box beside her own.  Roxy tells Jack she won’t lie to Ronnie and go out with him and Amy. Jack threatens legal action - he wants joint custody.

Heather’s excited because Phil’s stayed the night, but Shirley says she slept on the sofa - Phil had her bed. Phil tells Shirley the drinking was a one-off and returns to the Vic to apologise to Ben.  Peggy rings Ben but doesn’t want to talk to Phil.  Phil arrives back at Shirley’s flat with bottles of spirits. They kiss.

Stacey’s tired and quiet after the funeral.  The next morning Jean finds her asleep at the kitchen table and sends her to bed, offering to look after the stall.  Stacey flirts with Max in the Vic, but he says he’s only interested in his family.  

Dot wants Jim home next week. Dot and Dotty visit him.  Nick lets himself in to the Brannings’ with a key Dotty’s hidden. Dot’s shocked to find Nick in the house. He’s fitted a handrail for Jim. Dot says it’s useless; Jim can’t use his right arm. She tells Nick to leave. 

Patrick’s furious when Libby tells him Tommy’s in hospital and wants to see him. When Libby apologises Patrick tells her he’s booked plane tickets and is going back to Trinidad for a while.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2009

A classic year in the Square, with wedding bells for Archie and Peggy, a mother and daughter reunited at last and a shock for Stacey.

Ronnie and Roxy are on the brink of reunion but will Jack destroy it all? 
Shirley keeps Phil's drinking a secret and Patrick announces he's off to Trinidad. 
Shown at 8pm on BBC1

Snog Marry Avoid?

Makeunder show, which sees POD transform OTT girls and boys into natural beauties

The world's first makeunder show, which sees POD - Personal Overhaul Device - transform OTT girls and boys into natural beauties

Snog Marry Avoid?: Series 2

Snog Marry Avoid?: Series 2: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 2

BBC Three - Snog Marry Avoid?, Series 2, Episode 1

Flesh-flashing Londoner Mykela, metal-mad Mark and Chantelle from Big Brother face POD.

Make-under show presented by Jenny Frost. Mykela from London, metal-mad Mark, and Chantelle from Big Brother face Jenny and the Personal Overhaul Device.

Jenny Frost presents the world's first makeunder show, which sees POD - Personal Overhaul Device - transform OTT girls and boys into natural beauties. Before and after each makeunder, the public will vote as to whether they would rather snog, marry or avoid POD's willing victims. 

Flesh-flashing Mykela from London, metal-mad Mark and fake tan ambassador Chantelle from Big Brother face Jenny and POD.

A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

The BBC’s multi-platform service for 16 to 34s, innovating with breakthrough comedy, stand-out entertainment, brave documentary and intellectual factual content.

The makeunder show that sees OTT girls and boys transformed into natural beauties

Jenny Frost presents the world's first makeunder show which sees POD - the Personal Overhaul Device - transform OTT girls and boys into natural beauties

Snog, Marry, Avoid?

The Personal Overhaul Device give a new look to Chantelle Houghton.  
11.00 A woman who spends £1,200 per month on her appearance.

Snog Marry Avoid?: Series 2: Episode 2

BBC Three - Snog Marry Avoid?, Series 2, Episode 2

Featuring high-maintenance Hannah and Jodie Marsh obsessive Heather from Series 1.

Make-under show presented by Jenny Frost. Featuring high-maintenance Hannah and Jodie Marsh obsessive Heather from Series 1, as well as Jodie Marsh herself.

Jenny Frost presents the world's first makeunder show, which sees POD - Personal Overhaul Device - transform OTT girls and boys into natural beauties. Before and after each makeunder, the public will vote as to whether they would rather snog, marry or avoid POD's willing victims. 

Featuring high-maintenance Hannah and Jodie Marsh obsessive Heather from Series 1.

Family Guy

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffins

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin household

Family Guy: Series 4

Family Guy: Series 4: Episode 17: The Fat Guy Strangler

Episode 17

Episode 17: The Fat Guy Strangler

Series 4

The Fat Guy Strangler

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 4, The Fat Guy StranglerSearch BBC

Lois discovers she has a brother named Patrick whom she never knew about.

Animated comedy. Lois learns she has a brother in a mental institution. She has him released to live with the Griffins, but then fat men start to turn up dead.

After discovering she has a brother named Patrick whom she never knew about, Lois takes the family to meet him, only to discover he is in a mental institution. Patrick seems sane, so Lois checks him out of the asylum to live with the Griffins. 

Peter, urged to lose weight by his doctor, starts a society for the acceptance of fat men. When a fat man is strangled in Quahog, Peter and his fat society live in terror, and fingers point to Patrick.

Fourth series of the subversive animated comedy

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin family

Series four. Lois takes the family to see her long-lost brother.

Family Guy: Series 4: Episode 18: The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz

Episode 18

Episode 18: The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz

The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 4, The Father, the Son and the Holy FonzSearch BBC

When Peter's dad visits the Griffins, he tries to impose his religious beliefs.

Animated comedy series about family life. When Peter's dad visits the Griffins, he tries to impose his religious beliefs on the family.

Animated comedy series about family life. When Peter's dad visits the Griffins, he tries to impose his religious beliefs on the family. But after a mishap leaves Stewie stuck living in a bubble, Peter searches for a new religion, finding faith in his television hero the Fonz. But the newly established Church of the Fonz struggles to retain its members.

Peter starts a new religion dedicated to the Fonz.

Horne and Corden

Horne and Corden: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Three - Horne and Corden, Episode 6

James is devastated that it is the end of the series, while Mat seems less bothered.

Sketch show with Mathew Horne and James Corden. Tim Goodall tackles obesity, Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party and Shovey Mate attacks in a lift.

Mathew Horne and James Corden host and star in their own comedy sketch show, filmed in front of a live audience. James is devastated that it is the end of the series, while Mat seems less bothered. 

Tim Goodall tackles obesity; Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party; Shovey Mate attacks in a lift; Spider-Man and Superman finally show their true colours; and the Young People's Church have a song with a mission. Plus, a guest appearance from Will Young.

Mathew Horne and James Corden host and star in their own comedy sketch show.

Home & Corden

My Life as an Animal

My Life as an Animal: Episode 1: Pigs

Episode 1: Pigs

Pigs

BBC Three - My Life as an Animal, Pigs

Series in which people volunteer to experience life as an animal. The volunteers sleep among pigs, eat like pigs and learn to speak like pigs, discovering a pig's life in Britain.

Series in which brave individuals volunteer to experience life as an animal for four long days.

The volunteers sleep among pigs, eat like pigs and even learn to speak like pigs. By the end of the experience our wannabe Dr Dolittles will learn everything they need to know about a pig's life in Britain, from the cradle to the grave.

Series in which two people volunteer to experience life as an animal for four days

Series in which two brave individuals volunteer to experience life as an animal for four very long days

Two Pints: Fags, Lads and Kebabs

08/03/2009

BBC Three - Two Pints: Fags, Lads and Kebabs

For Comic Relief, Lauren Laverne presents the story behind hit sitcom Two Pints of Lager.

For Comic Relief, Lauren Laverne presents the story behind hit sitcom Two Pints of Lager, going behind the scenes on location and in the studio to find out what makes it tick.

For Comic Relief, Lauren Laverne presents the story behind hit sitcom Two Pints of Lager, going behind the scenes on location and in the studio to find out what makes it tick. 

Cast members past and present, including Sheridan Smith, Will Mellor, Natalie Casey, Kathryn Drysdale and Beverley Callard celebrate eight series of tears and laughter. 

Lauren visits Janet and Jonny's real house with writer and creator Susan Nickson and Ralf Little reveals why he decided to leave the show in 2006.

Doctor Who Confidential

A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

Doctor Who Confidential: Desert Storm

Desert Storm

BBC Three - Doctor Who Confidential, Desert Storm

The cast and crew travel to Dubai to film the Easter special.

Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. The cast and crew travel to Dubai to film the Easter special and Confidential are there to capture every shot, scene and sandstorm.

Doctor Who goes abroad! The cast and crew travel to Dubai to film the Easter special and Confidential are there to capture every shot, scene and sandstorm. How do you get a double decker bus to the desert? How do you shoot a drama in horrendous weather conditions? And how do you match a vast Arabian landscape with the cold Cardiff winter? The answers are revealed in this hour-long Confidential special.

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