This week's UK TV & radio

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BBC 1
06:00Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
07:40Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's seven Barclays Premier League matches, including West Ham v Chelsea, Arsenal v Bolton and Newcastle v Blackpool.
09:00The Andrew Marr Show Key political personalities and cultural figures join Andrew Marr to discuss topical politics, current affairs and the arts.
10:00Sunday Morning Live 10/18. Susanna Reid presents the topical debate show that viewers can be a part of, covering the big religious, moral and ethical issues of the day with a panel of studio guests.
11:00The Politics Show From Downing Street to viewers' streets, Jon Sopel and Sarah Falkland report on policies and government decisions affecting people around the UK.
12:10Formula 1: The Italian Grand Prix Jake Humphrey presents live coverage of the Italian Grand Prix from the world-famous Monza circuit, with race commentary from Jonathan Legard and Martin Brundle.
15:15EastEnders Peggy resumes ownership of the Vic, while Phil continues to descend into his private hell. Janine and Ryan's wedding day is unexpectedly halted, and Stacey spirals out of control. [AD,S]
17:20Songs of Praise The Papal Visit Sally Magnusson sets the scene for the historic visit of His Holiness the Pope, and introduces hymns from Arundel Cathedral in Sussex.
17:55BBC News The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team.
18:05Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.
18:15Antiques Roadshow Leeds Fiona Bruce and the team visit a packed Leeds Town Hall. Among the items are a 15th-century spoon and a diamond brooch left as security for an unpaid off-licence bill. Also in HD.
19:00Countryfile Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury explore St David's in Pembrokeshire. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather for the Week Ahead.
20:00A Concert for Heroes An incredible line up of stars from the worlds of pop and comedy come together in a special concert to mark the nation's appreciation of its servicemen and women. Also in HD.
22:00BBC News The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
22:15Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.
22:25Live at the Apollo Series of cutting-edge stand-up comedy recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo. Contains language which may offend. Also in HD.
23:10Broken Flowers When Don Johnston (Bill Murray) receives an anonymous letter stating that he has a teenage son, he sets out on a quest to discover the truth. Contains some strong language. [2005] [AD,S]
00:50Weatherview Detailed weather forecast.
00:55Victorian Pharmacy 1/4. Documentary series recreating a 19th-century pharmacy. After sampling traditional remedies, including leeches, oil of earthworm and cannabis potions, newer cures are looked at. [AD,S,SL]
01:55Holby City Get Busy Living Penny discovers Frieda's secret past, while Ric finally agrees to chemotherapy. And Lady Byrne ruins Joseph's chances of playing a part in his son's future. [AD,S,SL]
02:55The Private Life of Cows 1/3. Jimmy Doherty embarks on a quest to reveal the hidden lives of farmyard animals. He visits a farm in Devon to find out about cows. What really goes on inside their brains? [AD,S,SL]
03:55BBC 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.
BBC 2
06:00The Pingu Show CBeebies. Tennis and School: The classic episodes are Pingu Plays Fish Tennis and School Time. [S] Followed by Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto!
06:15Bob the Builder: Project Build It CBeebies. The Three Musketrucks: Animated adventures with Bob the Builder and all his friends. Dodger, Packer and Scrambler are sent to the docks to pick up an important delivery.
06:25Penelope CBeebies. Penelope Is Polite: Animated adventures of three-year-old chatterbox Penelope, who has fun with her family and friends. Penelope learns some good manners.
06:30Guess with Jess CBeebies. Where's My Feather Gone?: Jess, the curious black-and-white cat, and his farmyard friends explore the world around them. Jess loses his special feather.
06:40Postman Pat CBeebies. Postman Pat and the Grumpy Pony: Children's series. While Ted fixes the hitch on Amy's horse box, Amy and Meera take Pumpkin for a roam around Greendale - but Pumpkin is grumpy.
07:00Arthur CBBC. To Tibble the Truth: Animation about a young aardvark and his friends. When the Tibble Twins' constant lying lands them in trouble, they promise to tell only the truth.
07:15League of Super Evil CBBC. LOSE vs Lair: Animation series following four bumbling super-villains. Frogg upgrades the Lair security system to protect Voltar's sweet new bike, giving it a mind of its own.
07:25Sportsround CBBC. A look behind the stories making the sporting headlines.
07:40Bear Behaving Badly CBBC. No Joke: Comedy series starring Barney Harwood and Nev the bear. When Bouncer Boy receives a joke kit for his birthday, he spends the day at Barney's flat trying the tricks on Nev. [AD,S]
08:00Escape from Scorpion Island CBBC. 10/13. Adventure reality show. The Stamina Power Captains are tested to their limits in the Totem Trial, Downpour. A new superhero is born after a gravity defying island challenge.
09:00Deadly 60 CBBC. Brazil: Steve Backshall and the Deadly crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish.
09:30Gastronuts CBBC. 7/13. Does Food Taste Better Outdoors?: Culinary adventures with Stefan Gates. Stefan and the Gastronuts try to work out why food eaten outside always tastes so great.
10:00Something for the Weekend Recipes and chat to set up your Sunday. Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp and chef Simon Rimmer are joined by actress and designer Sadie Frost and comedian Alan Davies.
11:30The First of the Few Biopic that chronicles the true story of visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp. Starring Leslie Howard and David Niven. [B&W, 1942]
13:25Tara Road Drama about two women, one based in Dublin and the other living in New England, who swap houses in a bid to escape their problems. Starring Andie MacDowell and Olivia Williams.
15:00Canoeing: World Slalom... ...Championships. Final day action from the Tacen Whitewater Course in Slovenia, introduced by Jonathan Edwards. The men's K-1 and C-1 and women's C-1 titles will all be decided.
16:00Triathlon: World Championship... ...Series Final. Jonathan Edwards presents the action as the seven-event global tour Triathlon World Championship Series concludes in Budapest, with the crowning of the women's world champion.
17:00Rugby League: Super League... ...Playoffs. Dave Woods introduces highlights from the opening weekend of play-off action as the top eight sides from the regular season begin their quest to reach the Grand Final.
18:00Wonders of the Solar System 1/5. Empire of the Sun: Professor Brian Cox describes how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system. He explores the powerhouse of them all, the sun. [AD,S]
19:00Dragons' Den 9/10. Entrepreneurs pitch to the multimillionaire investors. John Buni pitches his modern take on tailoring, which uses a laser body scanner to collect measurements for bespoke suits.
20:00The Vera Lynn Story Sir David Frost interviews Dame Vera Lynn at her home in Sussex and hears about her extraordinary career. Includes contributions from Sir Cliff Richard and Alan Titchmarsh. [AD,S]
21:00Notes on a Scandal Self-styled 'old battleaxe' Barbara befriends new fellow teacher, Sheba, but feels betrayed when the younger woman has an affair with an underage pupil. Starring Judi Dench. [2006] [AD,S]
22:30Match of the Day 2 Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League action, including Everton v Manchester United and Birmingham City v Liverpool.
23:20Mad Men 11/13. Indian Summer: Drama set in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned a difficult project, Don grabs a chance provided by Roger's work problems. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]
00:05Mad Men 12/13. Nixon vs Kennedy: The staff at Sterling Cooper stay up all night to watch the Nixon/Kennedy election returns. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]
00:55Mad Men 13/13. The Wheel: Drama set in the 1960s. Peggy directs her first radio spot. Don's work gets in the way of home life as Betty uncovers his secret. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]
01:45BBC News BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
03:55Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
ITV 1
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Channel 4
06:20The Hoobs Floating The Hoobs miss floating on the water in a Hooblebobber. There aren't any Hooblebobbers on the Peep planet, but maybe they can find something that floats in just the same way. [AD,S]
06:45British Basketball: Game On 2010 The GB Standard Life Women's team sit at the top of their Eurobasket 2011 qualifying group as they go into battle against Germany. A win would guarantee qualification.
07:40T4: Friends The One with a Chick and a Duck When Monica's friend Pete buys a restaurant and asks her to be the head chef, she is faced with a difficult decision. [AD,S]
08:10T4: The Album Chart Show US star Katy Perry chats with Miquita Oliver and performs songs from her new album Teenage Dream.
08:40T4: Friends The One with the Screamer The friends attend the opening night of Joey's new play - the play gets terrible reviews, but Joey's romance with his co-star blossoms. [AD,S]
09:10T4: The Wanted: Video Exclusive First play of Heart Vacancy, the new video from upcoming boy band The Wanted.
09:15T4: Orange RockCorps... ...Celebrity Challenge: Jameela Jamil, Olly Murs and hundreds of volunteers work together to transform RockCorps' biggest ever project, north London's Selby Trust.
09:25T4: Hollyoaks Omnibus Amber apologises to Gabby and promises to get along with Tony after her unreasonable behaviour causes Phil to punch Tony, while Brendan's charm seems to have worked on a smitten Carmel. [AD,S,SL]
11:55T4: Orange RockCorps... ...Celebrity Challenge: Jameela Jamil, Olly Murs and hundreds of volunteers continue to work together to transform RockCorps' biggest ever project, north London's Selby Trust.
12:00T4: The Album Chart Show The Hoosiers chat with Jameela Jamil and perform their hits and songs from their new album Illusion of Safety.
12:35T4: Friends The One with Ross's Thing Ross finds a strange growth on his buttocks, while Phoebe enjoys dating two guys: sexy fireman Vince and sensitive teacher Jason. [AD,S]
13:05T4: Orange RockCorps... ...Celebrity Challenge: Jameela Jamil, Olly Murs and hundreds of volunteers finish working together to transform RockCorps' biggest ever project, the north London Selby Trust.
13:10T4: The Simpsons The Otto Show Bart decides he wants to be a heavy metaller after witnessing a riot at the Spinal Tap gig. But his plans result in Otto crashing the school bus and losing his job.
13:40T4: The Simpsons Bart's Friend Falls in Love Milhouse falls for Samantha Stanky, making Bart jealous. Lisa orders subliminal weight loss tapes for Homer, but vocabulary improvement tapes arrive instead.
14:10Ugly Betty Plus None Wilhelmina hosts a charity party, Matt asks Amanda to be his guest, Daniel discovers some facts about his family and Amanda sets Betty up on a date. [AD,S]
15:05Three in a Bed Extended version of the show where proud B&B owners battle to be voted the best. The competition begins at Clayton Wickham Farmhouse, West Sussex, run by Mike and Susie Skinner.
15:35Three in a Bed Extended version of the show where proud B&B owners battle to be voted the best. Arbor Low, in the middle of the Peak District, is run by by Steve and Nikki and has a no frills ethos.
16:10Three in a Bed Extended version of the show where proud B&B owners battle to get top votes. Julie and Ray, who run Bournemouth's Ashleigh Hotel, show off their property in the hope of being the winners.
16:40Deal 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. [AD,S]
17:25River Cottage Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall rounds up some of his favourite autumnal foods, including passata, chorizo, marshmallows and nettle beer. He also throws a bonfire night party.
18:30Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.
18:554thought.tv Twenty-six-year-old Emma Forward is the youngest member of the Church of England's governing body and believes that women should not be scrambling for status within the church.
19:00The 9/11 Faker The extraordinary story of Tania Head, the woman who fooled everyone when she claimed to be a high-profile survivor of the Twin Towers terrorist attack.
20:00Fool's Gold Film (2008) Andy Tennant's comedy adventure stars Matthew McConaughey as a treasure hunter who, with his ex-wife (Kate Hudson), is hunting for a sunken Spanish galleon awash with gold bullion.
22:15Four Weddings and a Funeral Film (1994) Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell star in this smash hit movie as the couple who only meet at weddings and funerals. Contains strong language from the start. [AD,S]
00:25Music on 4: Orange RockCorps... ...Snoop Dogg Special: Jameela Jamil meets Snoop Dogg at Manchester's Orange RockCorps gig. The programme features Snoop doing four hours of volunteering and includes backstage gossip.
00:55American Football Live The NFL is back on Channel 4 with a live game every Sunday night. The opening fixture sees the Dallas Cowboys face arch-rivals the Washington Redskins in a classic NFC East match-up.
04:45Ironman The UK's only Ironman World Championship qualifying event takes place at Sherborne in Dorset.
05:10Countdown 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 Penny Smith.
05:55Sali Mali Jackdaw makes a mess while Sali Mali paints the house.
Five
06:00Peppa Pig Animated series about a lovable little pig. One of Peppa's teeth falls out. Mummy Pig explains that the Tooth Fairy will come that very night to take the tooth.
06:05Roary The Racing Car Plugger's on the Case. Plugger thinks he's self-sufficient enough to deal with any crisis, but he soon discovers that he needs the assistance of his friends.
06:15Fifi and The Flowertots Pumpkin Pie for Diggly Animation about a flower girl. Diggly is bored of the same scraps every day, so Fifi and Bumble decide to make him a pumpkin pie. But there's no flour left!
06:25Fireman Sam Twist of Fate. Another visit to the village of Pontypandy to meet the affable firefighter and his friends. During a potholing expedition, Steele finds himself in a spot of bother.
06:40Rupert Bear Rupert's Undersea Adventure. Another animated trip to Nutwood. Miranda the mermaid is incarcerated inside a giant clam, but can Rupert and his friends rescue her?
06:50Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Impish animation. Holly accidentally breaks her mum's special new teapot. Can Ben help her repair it?
07:00Mio Mao Plasticine animation following the antics of two lively kittens. Mio and Mao are playing behind a pillar when they notice something white flapping about.
07:05Pocoyo Quirky animation. Pocoyo and Pato get carried away during a dance competition at a disco, forcing Elly to abandon her decks and take rhythmic action...
07:15Roobarb and Custard Too Animated adventures of the mischievous canine inventor. Roobarb sets up an artist's studio and paints a masterpiece portrait of Custard.
07:22Milkshake A look ahead to today's children's programmes, including competitions and dedications.
07:25Harry and His Bucket Full Of... ...Dinosaurs. Who Says Dinosaurs Aren't Cool?: Harry's dinosaurs are branded as old-fashioned by one of the other kids, who has a dino robot.
07:40Noddy In Toyland Toy Town tales. A jigsaw piece turns up that does not fit into any of the puzzles in Toytown.
07:50Hana's Helpline You're a Star Mrs Winger is organising the school's nativity play, but is there really no room for Fergus the firefly in the cast? Hana the duck, however, may be able to help out.
08:00Mist: Sheepdog Tales Live-action series charting the adventures of Mist the Sheepdog. Jake decides to steal another farmer's flock as a present to his boss.
08:15Little Princess I Want to Be Tall Little Princess is frustrated that she's not tall enough to reach things, but the visit of her cousin makes her aware that she's not as small as she thought.
08:27Milkshake Bop Box Go Wild The Milkshake! presenters sing specially composed and choreographed songs. Naomi and Kemi let their hair down with the 'Go Wild' song.
08:30The Adventures of Bottle Top... ...Bill and his Best Friend Corky. Children's animation narrated by Miranda Richardson. Bill and Corky meet new friends - an octopus, a dolphin and a crab while searching for hidden treasure.
08:45Igam Ogam Prehistoric animation. Igam Ogam and Roly search for some shade during a heat-wave.
08:55Castle Farm Adventures from Castle Farm. It is Farmer's birthday. Farm Girl wants to organise a surprise, but what do you get for the farmer who has everything?
09:00Olivia Olivia Makes a Video CGI animation. When Father goes out of town, Olivia makes a video diary to record everything he misses.
09:15Mr Men Toys Animated sketch show. Miss Whoops's new playthings prove to be something of a challenge for Mr Bump. Mr Fussy invites some friends over to play a new game.
09:35Gerald McBoing Boing Dad's new snow invention makes an incredible fort. Elsewhere, a storm stops Gerald from going to the store and Dad uses the stars to navigate to the bowling lane.
10:00iCarly iCarly Saves TV Teen comedy. A big-time producer wants to make iCarly into a TV show. A bored Mrs Benson begins mothering Spencer.
10:35True Jackson True Matchmaker Teen comedy. True tries to fix up Max with the librarian from school. Meanwhile, Amanda and Oscar bond over their secret love of a ridiculous soap opera.
11:10Michaela's Wild Challenge Michaela Strachan and her teammates Ellie Harrison and Jamie Crawford undertake wildlife-related dares. Michaela is challenged to be pied piper to a group of babblers.
11:40Jim Henson's Jack & The Beanstalk Film Modern fairy tale starring Matthew Modine and Vanessa Redgrave. Wealthy developer Jack Robinson is stunned when a gigantic human skeleton is discovered on his building site. (2001)
15:25White Fang 2:... Film ...Myth Of The White Wolf. Adventure starring Scott Bairstow and Alfred Molina. A young boy and his wolfhound come to the aid of a Native American tribe during the great Alaskan gold rush. (1994)
17:25Monster House Film Ghoulish animated comedy starring Mitchel Musso and Sam Lerner. Three youngsters begin to suspect that an eerie neighbouring house is alive, but no-one believes their claims. (2006)
19:10Five News National and international news.
19:15Cricket: England V Pakistan Highlights of the second one day international between England and Pakistan at Headingley Carnegie. Presented by Mark Nicholas.
20:00Men In Black Film Sci-fi comedy starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Two US agents who regulate alien visitors to earth must stop an intergalactic terrorist from causing havoc. (1997)
21:55Bad Boys Film Action thriller starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Téa Leoni. Two wisecracking cops are forced to swap identities in order to track down $100 million of heroin stolen from the police. (1995)
00:20The Gadget Show Consumer technology show. The presenters set out on a mission to destroy some of the world's toughest gadgets. Elsewhere, Jon tests a range of music-streaming systems.
01:20Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. For more information and to register visit www.SuperCasino.com.
04:05Chinese Food In Minutes Chinese cookery show. Two student friends from Durham want to improve their cooking skills and learn to make delicious Chinese food to replace their usual mince dishes (5/13).
04:30House Doctor Home improvement series. Californian interior designer Ann Maurice works her magic on a house in Aintree, Liverpool, which has been on the market for over two years.
04:55The Family Recipe Cookery series in which celebrity chefs share their favourite family recipes. Italian chef Antonio Carluccio is back to share another one of his recipes.
05:00Hana's Helpline Too Many Hands Series about a duck agony aunt. Olivia is a little octopus who feels really clumsy until Hana helps her discover that with her hands she can do six things all at once.
05:10The Milkshake Show Sport - Hit Those Waves. Children's show with songs, stories and challenges. Shake is excited about his first swimming lesson. Also featuring a trick from Hannah's magic garden.
05:35Thomas and Friends Railway stories. While Thomas is pushing him back to the sheds, Percy sees some flashing lights in the sky and is convinced they are a spaceship.
05:45Roary The Racing Car Big Chris's Big Workout. Big Chris accepts the race challenge suggested by Marsha, but he doesn't stand much chance of winning - or does he? With the voice of comic Peter Kay.
06:00Thomas and Friends Animation. Thomas is given the job of transporting eggs across Sodor and is disappointed to learn that he must go extra slowly.