BBC Three

Duel in the Pool

Duel in the Pool: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC One - Duel in the Pool, Episode 1

The first day of an inaugural Europe v USA swimming challenge from Manchester.

The first day of an inaugural challenge from Manchester, with Rebecca Adlington, Liam Tancock and other top European swimmers taking on a USA team featuring Michael Phelps.

Clare Balding presents coverage of the first day of an inaugural swimming challenge from Manchester, as top British swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Liam Tancock join some of the best from Europe to take on the USA, who have plenty of strength with the likes of Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni.

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.

BBC One

Swimming challenge between Europe and the USA

Swimming

Action from the Duel in the Pool meeting between Europe and the USA, where Rebecca Adlington and Michael Phelps will both be in action during the two-day event.
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Further coverage tomorrow on BBC1
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Merlin

Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin.

Merlin: Series 2

Merlin: Series 2: Episode 12: The Fires of Idirsholas

Episode 12

Episode 12: The Fires of Idirsholas

Series 2

The Fires of Idirsholas

BBC One - Merlin, Series 2, The Fires of Idirsholas

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

Fantasy drama. When the Fires of Idirsholas burn for the first time in three hundred years, Gaius fears a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir.

When the Fires of Idirsholas burn for the first time in three hundred years, Gaius fears a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir. And he's right; Morgause has returned, hell-bent on ending Uther's reign. Arthur and Merlin face the knights, and barely escape with their lives. 

Upon returning home, they find everyone in a deep, unnatural sleep - all except for Morgana. Could she be behind the sleeping spell affecting the kingdom? As Morgause and her Knights attack a helpless Camelot, Merlin's loyalties are stretched to the limit.

Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - you can't escape destiny.

Merlin: 12/13

Series two. Danger looms on the horizon when the deadly Knights of Medhir are magically revived.
First shown on Saturday at 6pm on BBC1
For cast see page 64
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Merlin Secrets and Magic

Merlin Secrets and Magic: Episode 12: The Dragons' Den

Episode 12: The Dragons' Den

The Dragons' Den

BBC Three - Merlin Secrets and Magic, The Dragons' Den

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

Behind the scenes of the fantasy series Merlin. Features a look at how the sequences with the devious dragon, played by John Hurt, were filmed.

Exclusive backstage footage and on-set interviews from fantasy-drama series Merlin.

Companion series to the BBC One family fantasy-drama Merlin. With exclusive backstage footage and on-set interviews with key cast and crew.

Merlin: Secrets and Magic

A behind-the-scenes look at how sequences involving the dragon, voiced by John Hurt, are filmed.
First shown on Saturday at 7pm

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: 18/12/2009

18/12/2009

2009

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2009, 18/12/2009

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

The Masoods' financial troubles are over, Whitney takes in Tony's sentence, Archie has a surprise for the Mitchells, and Mo goes rogue with the kids' nativity play.

Peggy receives a Christmas card addressed to ‘Mr and Mrs Mitchell’ from the vicar who married them. Later, Peggy and Archie meet in the café and he hands Peggy the divorce papers that arrived in the post that morning. 

Archie declares he is still in love with Peggy and questions her certainty about the divorce. He maintains they could start again and have a life together. Peggy is initially strong but the longer she listens to Archie, the more she is swayed by him. From a corner of the café, Ryan turns around having been listening in to the conversation. 

Glancing over the divorce papers, Peggy discusses her future options with Roxy when Ronnie overhears. Ronnie is angry that Peggy is even contemplating a future with Archie after all the history they have and Roxy takes a backseat in the argument. Much to Ronnie’s disgust, Peggy confesses she is tempted by Archie’s promises.

Ryan informs Janine he saw and heard Archie and Peggy in the café. Archie was trying his best to persuade Peggy to come back to him.  

Soon after, there is a brass band playing Christmas songs in the Square. Archie has booked it and is seated in the square gardens. Janine notices Archie and contemplates what may have gone on with Peggy in the café earlier

Later, Ronnie pays Archie a visit and sees Roxy seated beside him. She calls him pathetic and clarifies that she knows the games he plays.

Peggy is about to leave for Archie’s house when Janine enters the Vic lounge. She advises Peggy not to spend too much time with Archie as they are celebrating their engagement that evening. Showing a disbelieving Peggy the engagement ring, Janine continues to enlighten her that it is Archie’s mothers ring. Peggy, infuriated, orders Janine out of the Vic.   

Peggy arrives at Archie’s house to find Ronnie and Roxy there, she tells Archie she knows about Janine and their engagement. Ronnie and Roxy are outraged. Peggy signs the divorce papers and throws them at Archie before leaving. Later, Janine returns to Archie’s house and apologises for her actions and discloses that she had no other choice but to reveal the truth to Peggy.

Ben and Phil enter the café and Ben gives Ian a gift. Phil tries to give Ian £79,000 from the sale of the Arches but he is unaware of Ian’s deal with Archie. Ian fees guilty and tells Phil to keep the money for when they may need it.

Peggy, Phil, Ronnie, Roxy and Ben are toasting to the divorce, family and to Christmas when Ryan enters and suggests they go downstairs. The family discover Archie and Janine behind the bar. Phil and Peggy insist the couple leave the Vic but Archie has other plans. He has a copy of the loan agreement and smugly declares the Vic belongs to him. 

Mo is having difficulty as the director of the nativity. In rehearsals, Dotty wants to be the Angel Gabriel and to ensure she plays the role she bribes Mo. Finding being the director a stressful ordeal Mo tears up the nativity script. 

Todd comes to see Whitney and persuades her to stop waiting around for news from the court. They head to the Vic to play darts when Ryan asks Whitney if she wants to hear the verdict being read in court but Whitney says she does not want to be present. Soon after, Ryan tells Whitney that Tony was found guilty of every charge and asks if she wants to attend Tony’s sentencing.

Whitney is at court gazing through a gap in the door. Ryan, Bianca and Ricky are in court watching the proceedings. Afterwards, Bianca exits court and informs Whitney Tony was given a sentence of thirteen years imprisonment. 

Meanwhile, Zainab and Masood discuss wedding plans on the budget they have. Amira tells Syed it is unfair not to spend her father’s money whilst his parents are saving every penny. 

A disheartened Christian then arrives at the unit. Later, Syed and Amira give the money from Qadim’s safety deposit box to Masood and Zainab who are both impressed and excited. As Amira and Syed plan for their future, Christian looks on from the Minute Mart doorway. 

Zainab catches up with the couple to drag Syed away for his dance rehearsal. During the rehearsal, Christian arrives late. He states he can no longer do the rehearsals. This leaves Zainab unhappy at Christian’s lack of commitment to the wedding. 

Earlier, Jane decides her adoption dream has ended and she throws the adoption booklets into the dustbin. Ian proposes the family go away for Christmas but Jane responds that she only wants to be at home. 

Afterwards, Jane is sitting on a bench in the square when Masood appears and joins her and understands how upset she is about not perusing her dream of adopting her own child.

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.

Archie has a surprise for the Mitchells, and the Masoods face new problems.

Shown at 8pm on BBC1

Move Like Michael Jackson

Move Like Michael Jackson: Episode 1: Auditions

Episode 1: Auditions

Auditions

BBC Three - Move Like Michael Jackson, Auditions

Lavelle Smith Jnr and Mark Summers select the best dancers from nationwide auditions.

Dance acts battle it out to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial event. Choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr and casting agent Mark Summers select the best from nationwide auditions.

Michael Jackson was a great singer, but also a superb dancer. What does it take to be that good? 

To find out and to celebrate the greatest dancer in the history of pop, a contest is being held to find the best sixteen dance acts who will battle it out to perform at Jackson's memorial event, to be hosted by his brother Jermaine. 

The nationwide auditions come first, where Lavelle Smith Jnr, Jackson's choreographer for over twenty years, and casting agent Mark Summers select the best for a place in the studio semi-finals, where judges Jamelia and Jermaine Jackson himself await.  

Hosted by Reggie Yates.

A search for dancers whose skills best embody the spirit of Michael Jackson.

A nationwide search to find Britain's most talented and original dancers who can demonstrate they have the spirit, showmanship and technical ability of Michael Jackson.

Move like Michael Jackson

A search to find 16 talented dance acts who will battle it out to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial event. Hosted by Reggie Yates.
See choice, page 86
Shown on Monday at 8.30pm

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 5

Family Guy: Series 5: Episode 17: It Takes a Village Idiot... and I Married One

Episode 17

Episode 17: It Takes a Village Idiot... and I Married One

Series 5

It Takes a Village Idiot... and I Married One

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 5, It Takes a Village Idiot... and I Married One

Lois becomes mayor of Quahog and Peter comes to enjoy being the 'first lady' of the town.

Animated comedy about American family life. Lois becomes mayor of Quahog and Peter comes to enjoy being the 'first lady' of the town.

Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of American family life. Lois runs for mayor of Quahog, though she doesn't become the frontrunner until she dumbs down her political views. Once in office, she becomes corrupted with the power that she now holds and begins accepting bribes so that she can buy herself expensive things. Meanwhile, Peter comes to enjoy being the 'first lady' of Quahog and all of the perks that go along with it.

More animated comic misadventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family

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

Series five. Lois runs for mayor but has to dumb down her political views.

Family Guy: Series 5: Episode 18: Meet the Quagmires

Episode 18

Episode 18: Meet the Quagmires

Meet the Quagmires

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 5, Meet the Quagmires

Death grants Peter's wish to go back to 1984 when he was 18, but only for one night.

Animated comedy about family life. Death grants Peter's wish to go back to 1984 when he was 18, but only for one night. He hangs out with a movie actress.

Animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of American family life.

Death grants Peter's wish to go back in time to 1984 when he was 18, but only for one night, during which he cancels a date with Lois to hang out with a movie actress. When he returns to the present, he realises that everything is anything but normal, as he is now married to the former actress, and Lois is with Quagmire. Meanwhile, Stewie, Chris and Meg have also taken on Quagmire's charming characteristics.

Series five. Death grants Peter his wish to go back in time to 1984.

Move Like Michael Jackson: Episode 2: Auditions

Episode 2

Episode 2: Auditions

The auditions are in full flow as Michael Jackson's former choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr and casting agent Mark Summers scour the UK for the best dancers. Hosted by Reggie Yates.

The dance contest that celebrates the greatest performer in the history of pop continues. The auditions are in full flow as Jackson's former choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr and casting agent Mark Summers scour the UK for the best dancers. 

Which acts have the moves, the discipline and the charisma to win a place in the studio semi-finals, where judges Jamelia and Jermaine Jackson himself await? At stake is the chance to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial event in 2010. 

Hosted by Reggie Yates.

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

Sitcom about the lives and loves of five twenty-somethings in Runcorn

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: The Aftermath: Episode 1: Part One - Waiting for Gaz

Episode 1: Part One - Waiting for Gaz

The Aftermath

Part One - Waiting for Gaz

BBC Three - Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, The Aftermath, Part One - Waiting for Gaz

Musical extravaganza. Janet waits for Gaz to announce he has chosen her over Donna.

Musical extravaganza. Janet waits for Gaz to return to The Archer and announce he has chosen her, unaware he has been in an accident.

A musical extravaganza in The Archer. Janet is waiting for Gaz to return to The Archer and announce he has chosen her, unaware he has been in an accident and has already made his choice - Donna. She is convinced he will pick her and is heartbroken when all her dreams are crushed. 

How will she finally realise that she deserves better than Gaz and needs to put Corinthian first? How will Wesley and Janet look to the future alone? How will Tim make them see sense? Perhaps with the help of song, dance and a whole lot of glitz.

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: The Aftermath

Special musical two-parter of the sitcom about the lives of twenty-somethings in Runcorn.

Special musical two-parter of the sitcom about the lives and loves of five twenty-somethings in Runcorn.

Russell Howard's Good News

BBC Two

Topical comedy show with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast

Russell Howard's Good News: Xmas Special

17/12/2009

Xmas Special

BBC Two - Russell Howard's Good News, Xmas Special

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard, who takes on traditional yuletide topics and considers some of the more unusual aspects of Christmas.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard. Usually seen offering his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile, this seasonal special sees Russell taking on traditional yuletide topics. He considers some of the more unusual aspects of the mince pie and sherry-soaked merry-go-round we call Christmas.

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