This week's UK TV & radio

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06:00 Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. [S] Including regional news at 25 and 55 minutes past each hour.
06:00 Wibbly Pig CBeebies. Everyone Hide: Preschool animation based on the popular children's books. Everyone hides from Wibbly Pig, but Wibbly wants to find them all so he can take his turn to hide.
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06:00 Pocoyo Animation narrated by Stephen Fry. Elly is upset when her favourite doll goes missing, so Pocoyo turns detective to help her find it.
06:05 Roary The Racing Car Racing animation. Breeze and Roary swap places for the day (and night). Roary soon discovers the beach is no place for a racing car to live.
06:15 Thomas and Friends The adventures of a cheeky little tank engine. A fierce storm sweeps across the Island of Sodor and blows the roof off Farmer McColl's barn.
06:30 Chiro CGI animation. Chiro and his buddies draw scary faces on each other. But when they frighten Ullala with their fiendish countenances, the game backfires.
06:35 Elmo's World Educational fun. Elmo and his friends find out about cats. Mr Noodle gets chased by Barkley when he pretends to be a cat.
 
07:00 Everything's Rosie CBeebies. Ala-Kalama-Kazagaza-Zoom: Rosie lives in a playhouse with her colourful group of friends. Everyone is amazed when Bluebird's vanishing trick actually seems to work. [AD,S]
07:00 Big Brother's Little Brother The ultimate fanzine show with exclusive access as George Lamb and Emma Willis present the latest breaking news from the house.
06:50 Peppa Pig Animated series about a lovable little pig. When the family goes to Granny and Grandpa Pig's house for dinner, George is reluctant to eat his salad.
06:55 Milkshake Monkey Preschool series following inquisitive puppet Milkshake Monkey. Milkshake Monkey learns how to be a glass blower.
07:00 The WotWots Floppy Flufties This episode sees the two aliens playing a guessing game with their fluffy antenna. Later they visit the zoo to find an animal that might like to join in.
07:10 Garth and Bev CBeebies. Flush Toilet: Garth, Bev and Grandfather Lir borrow Morc the Boatman's log boat to go for a picnic. [AD,S] Followed by Bob the Builder.
07:10 Rupert Bear Rupert and the Unusual Birthday. Ping Pong's magic spells derail preparations for Edward's surprise birthday party, but disaster is averted... for one very simple reason!
07:25 Jollywobbles CBeebies. 7/13. Wakey Wakey: Live action sketch show featuring Justin Fletcher. Justin and his trusty car are struggling to wake up. They have a wash and brush up with an oversized toothbrush.
07:30 Ultimate Big Brother Another chance to see highlights of the past 24 hours in the Ultimate Big Brother house.
07:20 Bert and Ernie Heroes Bert and Ernie, posing as Super Pigeon and Rubber Ducky Man, must use their wings of steel and stretchy limbs to thwart the evil Mad Pancake, who has stolen their porridge.
07:25 Milkshake A look ahead to today's children's programmes, including competitions and dedications.
07:30 Roary The Racing Car Green Eyed Roary Animated adventures of the cheerful racing car. When CiCi is chosen as Maxi's training partner, Roary becomes jealous of their new friendship.
07:35 Buzz and Tell CBeebies. Puppet panel show hosted by a walrus called Walter Flipstick. The contestants include Miss Honkover - an exotic showbiz bird, and Ken Koala, who is very shy.
07:40 Timmy Time CBeebies. Timmy Wants the Drum: Stop-frame animation about a young lamb at nursery school. During a music lesson, Timmy decides he wants to play the drum, but he is given the triangle. [AD,S]
07:45 Make Way For Noddy The Magic Powder Children's animated series. The Goblins create a magic foot powder that compels everyone in Toy Town to dance, leaving the Goblins free to make mischief.
 
07:50 Charlie and Lola CBeebies. It Wasn't Me!: Animation in which a pair of siblings deal with everyday topics. Lola's imaginary friend persuades her to borrow Charlie's rocket to take an elephant to the jungle.
08:00 Prank Patrol CBBC. 1/10. Shark Shenanigans: Series in which children play pranks. This episode's prankster plans a fright for her best friend by bringing him face to face with a great white shark.
08:00 Fifi and The Flowertots Fun at the Fair. When the tots decide to hold their own funfair, everyone makes an effort to make it a very memorable day.
08:15 Peppa Pig Animated series about a lovable little pig. Grandpa and Granny Pig take Peppa, George and all their friends on a boat trip to Pirate Island.
08:30 Ed and Oucho's Excellent... ...Inventions. CBBC. 13/13. Davenportanator: Ed and Oucho need to find out about radio waves if they want to win Carl Trouser's quiz.
08:20 Peppa Pig Pig tales. Daddy Pig has a book from the library that he has kept for too long. The family go to the library to return it and find more books to read.
08:25 Thomas and Friends Don't Go Back Diesel challenges Thomas to a race backwards all around Sodor. Unable to see where they are going, the two engines cause chaos everywhere.
08:40 Frasier Maris Returns (Part 1): Niles' ex-wife Maris needs his help - can he keep her return secret from pregnant and emotional Daphne?
08:35 Olivia Olivia and the Babies. After her mum gives birth to a baby boy, Olivia decides to adopt babies of her own - her dog Perry and cat Edwin.
 
09:00 Sam and Mark's Guide to Dodging... ...Disaster. CBBC. 4/13. How to survive the most dangerous situations that Mother Nature can throw at you. Sam and Mark find out how to avoid being charged by a rhino and bitten by a king cobra.
08:50 Mr Men Night. A nocturnal edition of the crazy animated sketch show. Mr Stubborn refuses to believe in the existence of werewolves, while Mr Lazy is mistaken for a mummy in the museum.
09:00 Little Princess I Want a Shop Julian Clary narrates an animation based on the much-loved picture books. Little Princess decides to set up her own shop and searches the castle for things to sell.
09:15 Heir Hunters Watkinson/Clarke The Fraser and Fraser team tracks down heirs of widow Hilda Watkinson, one of ten children. Cat Whiteaway researches Bertha Clarke, who may have been illegitimate.
09:05 T4: The Hollyoaks Music Show Rick Edwards returns for the second series of this music show where established popstars perform gigs on the Hollyoaks set. This episode features McLean, The Wanted and Pixie Lott.
09:15 The Wright Stuff Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show with panellists Tracy-Ann Oberman and Christopher Biggins. This morning's guest is TV presenter Aggie MacKenzie.
09:30 Gimme a Break CBBC. Bishop - Lake District: Series in which kids take control of the family break. Adrenalin seekers Conor and Evie want to take their history-loving parents somewhere fun. [S] Followed by Leon.
09:35 T4: Garfield Gets Real Film (2007) Mischievous mog Garfield escapes from the animated world he lives in into the real world, but when his comic strip is in danger of being cancelled, he must find a way back.
 
10:00 Homes Under the Hammer Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a flat in South London that could benefit from more than just cosmetic surgery, a house in Herne Bay and a mid-terrace in Derby. [S] Then BBC News; Weather.
10:00 Copycats CBBC. Two families battle it out in a range of hilarious games based on the idea of Chinese Whispers and involving anything from remote control football boots to motorized toilets.
10:30 Deadly 60 CBBC. Arizona: Steve Backshall and the team brave the intense heat of the Arizona desert. Featuring the hunting skill of the Harris hawk, some deadly rattlesnakes and an elusive cougar.
10:45 Trisha Goddard Love Stop Your Controlling Ways Or I'm Leaving You for the Landlord Daytime discussion show.
 
11:00 To Buy or Not to Buy Property series. Love is in the air as Jonny Benarr and Ed Hall look for an Oxfordshire love nest, with room for tinkering and yoga, for a couple relocating from Coventry.
11:00 Richard Hammond's Blast Lab CBBC. 13/13. Science game show. The theme is water tension and the teams of three brothers and three sisters have to hold a container full of water over their team mate's head.
11:00 T4: Friends The One with the Flashback When Janice innocently asks if any of the friends have ever dated one another, the scene is set for a flashback to three years earlier. [AD,S]
11:30 Cash in the Attic Peter and Vanessa Wegmann are hoping to fund a pony for their 16-month-old son, Henry. [S] Then BBC News; Weather.
11:30 All the King's Men Classic drama. An idealistic politician (Broderick Crawford) starts out with a dream to improve the lives of others, but becomes just like those he used to oppose. [B&W, 1949]
11:30 T4: Friends The One with the Race Car Bed Joey sees Janice kissing her soon-to-be-ex husband and Rachel's father (Ron Leibman) clashes with Ross. [AD,S]
11:45 CSI: Miami Double Jeopardy Forensics drama based in Miami. A white supremacist is acquitted for the murder of his mixed-race wife but the CSI team is convinced of his guilt (18/25).
 
12:00 Channel 4 News Summary Includes news headlines and weather.
12:15 Bargain Hunt 1/32. Newark: Identical twin sisters go up against a psychic and his wife in their search for bargains, aided by experts Mark Stacey and David Harper. Tim Wonnacott visits Belton House.
12:05 Brothers & Sisters Taking Sides Even in the wake of a life-threatening medical crisis and the excitement surrounding the birth of his son, Robert remains firm in his decision to run for governor. [AD,S]
12:40 Five News Lunchtime National and international news.
12:45 The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi transforms failing hotels. Alex visits the Windsors Hotel, a struggling hostelry in Chertsey which is plagued with poor decor (5/6).
 
13:00 BBC News at One The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather.
13:00 Jamie at Home A windswept Jamie explores the seemingly unlikely, but surprisingly bountiful world of winter salads.
13:15 Ready Steady Cook Swimmers Sharron Davies and Mark Foster help chefs Nick Nairn and Phil Vickery to make a meal in twenty minutes. With Ainsley Harriott.
13:30 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands.
13:30 Broken Lance Film (1954) Spencer Tracy plays a strict disciplinarian who treats his sons (Robert Wagner, Richard Widmark, Earl Holliman) as little more than employees on his ranch, with fatal consequences.
13:45 Doctors A Boy Called Granddad Jimmi is suspicious of a young boy's accusations of police brutality, but his suspicion turns to fear when he's accused of injuring the boy himself. [AD,S]
13:45 Neighbours Diana attempts to sabotage a gig at Charlie's Bar. Summer convinces Natasha to get back at Andrew by attacking his ego.
 
14:00 Wanted Down Under 12/20. Nicki Chapman presents families with the chance to sample life on the other side of the world. A working mum and her family take a week to test the lifestyle in Christchurch.
14:15 Diagnosis Murder 16/19. Broadcast Blues: Crime drama. A convict overpowers his guards when brought to Sloan for treatment, and holds the doctor hostage, asking to see the newscaster who covered his trial.
14:15 CSI: New York The Deep Crime drama. The CSI team investigates after the badly decomposed bodies of two scuba divers are found in the East River (2/21).
15:00 BBC News The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. [S] Followed by regional news.
15:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Two experts from the world of antiques go head to head to raise money for charity. Is Paris ready for a whirlwind of antique buying with experts Eric Knowles and Charlie Ross?
15:05 Green Balloon Scrapbook CBeebies. 14/15. Song Special: Find out what the Green Team get up to when they're not in the Green Balloon. The team introduce their favourite songs in a special programme of music and verse.
15:10 The Family Recipe Cookery series in which celebrity chefs share their favourite family recipes. Today's chef is Anton Mosimann.
15:15 Sex & Lies In Sin City Film Drama based on a true story starring Matthew Modine and Mena Suvari. When casino owner Ted Binion dies in suspicious circumstances, a number of people emerge as murder suspects. (2008)
15:30 Eliot Kid CBBC. Only When I Laugh: Children's animation featuring the kid with the mind-boggling imagination. Mimi finds herself in hospital after falling out of a tree. Eliot and Kaytoo visit her.
15:25 Countdown Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. With Dictionary Corner guest Gloria Hunniford.
15:40 Wingin' It CBBC. Getting Out of Dodge: Live-action comedy. Carl is targeted for a dodgeball pummelling by Serge, prompting Porter to give Carl the magical ability to dodge anything and everything.
15:45 Flog It! Aylesbury New expert David Palmer is accompanied by veteran Adam Partridge and presenter Paul Martin, as they value items at Claydon House.
 
16:05 Animals at Work CBBC. 7/13. Layla Public Relations Sloth: Factual series about working animals. Layla, the three fingered sloth prepares to take over the top job at her Costa Rican sanctuary.
16:10 Deal or No Deal Noel Edmonds asks the all-important question as contestants do battle with the Banker in their quest to leave the Dream Factory with £250,000.
16:30 Pointless 4/50. Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
16:35 Deadly 60 CBBC. South Africa: Wildlife series. With his crew in tow, Steve Backshall is on a mission to find all the animals that most Africans spend as much time as possible avoiding.
 
17:00 Newsround CBBC. Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
17:00 Come Dine with Me In Brighton it's the turn of Alistair James to host. But as tension mounts between guests Melody and Pasha, Alistair has his work cut out making his food the main event.
17:00 Five News National and international news.
17:15 The Weakest Link Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants must decide at the end of each round which of their number should be eliminated.
17:15 Escape to the Country North Devon Property series. Jules Hudson attempts to help a couple find a detached house with four bedrooms for a budget of 550,000 pounds in hilly north Devon.
17:30 Coach Trip It's day four and the tourists head to Bremen. But on arrival a dramatic emergency call is made after one passenger falls ill, resulting in an unexpected early departure from the trip.
17:30 Neighbours Diana attempts to sabotage a gig at Charlie's Bar. Summer convinces Natasha to get back at Andrew by attacking his ego.
18:00 BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather.
18:00 Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the Eggheads, some of the country's top quiz champions.
18:00 The Simpsons The Girl Who Slept Too Little The council moves the cemetery next door to the Simpsons. Perturbed by her new next door neighbours, Lisa starts having nightmares. Can she conquer her fear?
18:00 Panda Week Wildlife presenter Nigel Marven heads to China to learn about giant pandas. Nigel climbs the holy mountain of Emei Shan and continues his search for a wild panda (4/5).
18:30 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands.
18:30 Restoration Roadshow 19/20. Series devoted to saving treasured heirlooms from the scrapheap. Eric Knowles and his team visit Blenheim Palace where heirlooms include an Edwardian Tiffany cocktail tray.
18:30 Hollyoaks India frets over Alastair in his hospital bed, and is displeased to see Cindy doing the same. Cindy assures India she is genuinely worried about him. Meanwhile, Gilly is heartbroken.
18:25 Live From Studio Five Magazine show hosted by Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss. The programme features a look at the day's news alongside location reports, celebrity interviews and gossip.
19:00 The One Show If it has Britain talking then it will be talked about on the One Show. Jason Manford and Alex Jones bring viewers the stories that matter from across the country. Also in HD.
19:00 Natural World 5/14. Africa's Dragon Mountain: A portrait of the Drakensberg - 'dragon mountains' - of South Africa following giant antelope and baboons as they struggle to survive in a land of extremes.
19:00 Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.
19:00 Five News at 7 National and international news.
19:30 EastEnders A vengeful Janine wreaks havoc for Bianca and Ronnie. Peggy is left devastated by Sam's shocking announcement, while Billy enlists Jay in his hunt for Phil. [AD,S] Then BBC News.
19:30 Escape From... ...Alcatraz. Historian Saul David presents some of the greatest historical escapes of the 20th century. David travels to Alcatraz, the prison for America's most dangerous criminals until 1963.
20:00 Waterloo Road 2/20. School-based drama. Jess becomes jealous as Karen and Chris grow closer professionally and sabotages their friendship by publishing a vicious article in the school newspaper. Also in HD. [AD,S]
19:50 Coast Norman Construction Mark Horton discovers how William the Conqueror taught the English how to construct castles, and why William looked to Normandy for the Tower of London's stone.
20:00 E Numbers: an Edible Adventure 2/3. Preservatives: Stefan Gates uncovers the truth about food additives. He looks at preservatives, discovering one that keeps bacon free of deadly bacteria and one that's an explosive.
19:55 4thought.tv Former MP Neil Hamilton taught at a faith school before his career in politics. He thinks the moral framework they impose could be a solution to the hedonism of contemporary society.
20:00 Location, Location, Location Phil and Kirstie are in the south east, where Paul and Stephanie are stuck in a house bursting at the seams, and Noni and George are looking for a family home in Crystal Palace.
20:00 Egypt's Lost Queen Documentary about Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most successful female pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Legend has it that Hatshepsut dressed herself as a man and seized the throne (2/2).
21:00 Motorway Cops Catch Us If You Can The Motorway Cops are after runaway drivers including a stolen high performance car with a determined thief at the wheel.
21:00 Digging for Britain 3/4. Anglo-Saxons: Dr Alice Roberts follows a year of British archaeology. Skeletons at the royal seat of power in Bamburgh show signs of violent death but also of tenderness. [AD,S]
21:00 The Hunt for Britain's Sex... ...Traffickers In the final film, the police target slave markets in Britain, where women are traded, and close in on the international masterminds at the head of this global industry.
20:58 Five News at 9 The latest national and international news headlines.
21:00 The Shepherd Film Explosive thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Stephen Lord. A former cop must single-handedly thwart a drug cartel attempting to bring heroin into the US. (2008)
22:00 BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
22:00 Have I Got Old News for You 6/9. The popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jimmy Carr and Bob Crow.
22:00 Ultimate Big Brother Highlights of the past 24 hours in the Ultimate Big Brother house.
22:25 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.
22:30 Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Gavin Esler. [S] Followed by weather.
22:35 10 Things You Need to Know... ...About Sleep. Documentary revealing the science behind why so many people find it difficult to nod off, and offering practical tips on the best ways to get a good night's sleep.
 
23:00 Britain's Ugliest Models The London office enters pensioner Prince Albert for recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records. Meanwhile, in New York, we meet transgender model Laverne. (2/3)
23:10 Cha'Mone - Mo'Fo'Selecta!... ...A Michael Jackson Tribute: Leigh Francis takes us on a journey through MJ's life with contributions from some new rubber-faced celebrities including Uri Geller and Kanye West.
23:20 Nurse Jackie 9/12. Nosebleed: Drama series about a nurse. Jackie suffers a drug-induced nosebleed and learns that O'Hara has betrayed her secrets to a sister. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
23:35 The Abduction Club Romantic comedy about a 17th-century club in Ireland whose members attempt to woo wealthy heiresses, spirit them away at night and marry them before sunrise. Contains moderate violence.
 
23:50 Nurse Jackie 10/12. Ring Finger: Drama series about a New York nurse. Jackie resorts to extreme measures to get Coop off her back over the fake organ donor card. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]
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00:15 Coming Up: Boy The drama strand showcasing the UK's exciting new film makers. Kept a prisoner in his room, the boy is all alone until he finds a mouse. But the mouse needs to eat.
00:20 The Wounded Platoon A shocking look at heroism, grief, combat, drugs, alcohol, brutal murder and post-traumatic stress for a generation of American soldiers. Contains strong language and upsetting scenes.
00:45 Music on 4: The Album Chart... ...Show Spotlight: A round-up of the week's best single releases, including videos and performances.
 
01:00 Ultimate Big Brother: Live See what the housemates are up to with live streaming direct from the Ultimate Big Brother house.
01:10 Holiday Weatherview Detailed weather forecast.
01:15 Panorama Britain's Disappearing Wildlife A look at the decline of UK wildlife. There is more at stake than simply protecting the beauty of nature - our food supply could be under threat. [S,SL]
01:20 BBC News BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
01:45 It Shouldn't Happen at a Vets' Panorama goes undercover in one of Britain's largest veterinary chains. Contains some upsetting scenes. [S,SL]
 
02:45 Countryfile Adam Henson and Ellie Harrison are in the Shropshire town of Ludlow, to help them celebrate the tenth anniversary of the local farmers' market. [S,SL]
 
03:05 The Hunt for Britain's Sex... ...Traffickers In the final film, the police target slave markets in Britain, where women are traded, and close in on the international masterminds at the head of this global industry.
03:40 Ben Fogle's Escape in Time 9/20. Series in which families become Victorian farmers. The Dads learn that making a gate Victorian style isn't as simple as banging a few timbers together. [S,SL]
 
04:00 When Hell Freezes Australian adventurer Tim Jarvis retraces explorer Sir Douglas Mawson's Antarctic expedition of 1912 and the extraordinary story of human survival.
04:05 House Doctor Home improvement series. Alistair Appleton and Californian interior designer Ann Maurice are in Cheltenham.
04:25 BBC News BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
04:25 Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
04:30 Wildlife SOS Documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals brought into their sanctuary.
04:55 Animal Rescue Squad Highlights of the show in which Michaela Strachan and Matt Baker follow the urgent work going on to save and protect animals in the UK and abroad.
05:10 The New Tomorrow Children's drama series, a spin-off from 'The Tribe'. The Ants and the Barbs decide to unite against the threat of the warlike Privs, while Flame swears revenge on Sky.
05:25 Countdown Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. With Dictionary Corner guest Gloria Hunniford.
05:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge Michaela Strachan and colleagues undertakes wildlife-related dares. Ellie puts her hand down a crocodile's throat, Michaela swims with baboons and Jamie swims with pilot whales.
06:00 Pocoyo Animation narrated by Stephen Fry. Pocoyo and Pato find Elly's scooter and decide to take it back to her, but Pato wants to have a go on it first.