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I’ve been doing a lot of gushing this week – mainly about Raymond Blanc and his fabulous hotel and restaurant in Oxfordshire. Being as fanatical about food as I am, meeting him was always going to be a pleasure, but I can honestly say that this was one of the most surprising and thought-provoking interviews I have ever done. It’s so easy to walk around the supermarket mindlessly filling the trolley without really giving a thought to our selections, but talking to Raymond really made me think about the implications of every choice I make, from the variety of apple I select to checking where the meat is

EDITORIAL Lynne Fernquest reared. It’s clear that he is not just passionate about what he does, but immensely knowledgeable as well, and while he might sometimes come across on television as rather ditzy, behind the French charm and the ‘ooh la las’ there’s a brain even sharper than his kitchen knives. He is a truly remarkable man and I hope that reading the interview inspires you just a fraction of the amount that he inspired me.

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Becky Johnson, retail manager at Fabulous, SouthGate, Bath, talks about her tips for making sure your accessories are on trend this autumn

n the wake of London Fashion Week, we have had a glimpse of the colours and styles we’ll all be seeing interpreted on the high street next Summer, which will filter through to jewellery also next year. But as far as Autumn/Winter is concerned, I can let you know what’s hot right now, to get your wardrobe into gear this season, as I have just returned from the major jewellery trade show International Jewellery London, to look at new lines for our designer jewellery boutique in the Southgate Centre. Fashion really influences jewellery designers and, although the pace of change is slower than that with clothing, there are definite looks that can help update an outfit for the new season. There are four key trends which came through for autumn on the catwalk, that we are seeing reflected in jewellery: ■ Dreamer: drawing on iconography and symbolism from cultures and religions across the world. You can use chakras, charms, stars and hearts to express your inner Dreamer. This is a huge trend in jewellery with Pandora, ChloBo and Nikki Lissoni leading the way. ■ Screen Goddess: a grown-up, sophisticated look of old-fashioned glamour that takes the current love of pearls and nostalgia one step further. Nikki Lissoni has brought out some beautiful necklaces that typify this look ■ Ice Queen: a ChloBo frosted look that is Lucky13 a more subtle and Bracelets, sophisticated take

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on the glitzy and dazzling sparkle that we saw in jewellery and accessories last year. Our brand new collection ‘Blowing in the Wind’ is a range of real leaves plated in Silver, Brass and Rose Gold which works well for this trend. ■ Rebel: jewellery and fashion with an unexpected, subversive twist, exemplified by Vivienne Westwood’s new watch collection. This strong look requires plenty of attitude and is the perfect way to accessorise any Autumn outfit. I have no doubt that this season will see a continuation of the trend for stacking and combining pieces of jewellery in a unique way, to create an individual look. Women in Bath like to express their personality, values and attitude through their clothes and accessories, and jewellery really allows you to do this. We have also noticed a trend that is really gathering pace, for women to own more than one watch, to have what we call a ‘watch wardrobe’ for different occasions and outfits. There is a desire to treat a watch more like an expression of personality and mood than as a timepiece and I see this as a continuing trend for the next few years, not just seasons. We will be launching even more new collections at our Winter fashion show, ‘Frost & Sparkle’, coming up in November, so pop into our store to find out more. Our Bath customers love finding out what’s new, allowing them to follow one of the trends or demonstrate their individuality. Either way, you can be fashionable and fabulous!

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orget expensive spas and yoga holidays, sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make all the difference. Abi Jackson suggests ten cheap, cheerful and easy ways to boost your spirits. ■ Crank up the music We don’t need scientific proof to convince us of the inspiring powers of music but, in case you’re wondering, scientific proof does exist – and lots of it. So put on some feel-good music, turn off the TV, forget about everything else, and really absorb it – then feel the tension ease away and your spirits lift. ■ Go for a walk: It’s free, you can do it anywhere, and it can be as strenuous or relaxing as you want it to be – the benefits of a good stroll are certainly endless. As well as the health benefits and feel-good hormones released from being active, being outdoors in the fresh air and surrounded by nature brings an added boost. ■ Catch up with a friend: When it comes to feeling happy, studies have found that people who regularly have a coffee, for instance, with a close friend are happier than those who focus more on ‘bigger’ rewards, like expensive holidays. Interaction with friends enable you to forget about work and chores and being a mum/granny/wife, or dad/husband, for a short, but vital, period, and just be ‘you’. ■ Write a letter: With email and mobile phones, instant communication has become so easy, but it lacks the meaning of an old-fashioned letter. Sitting down to write enables you to focus your thoughts and reflect on what’s going on in your world – and

there’s the pleasure of knowing you’ll be making the recipient’s day too. ■ Wear brights: Our moods respond to brightness and colour, and this is something fashion stylists have been using to their advantage for years. So for an instant mood-booster, throw on some colour. If wearing too much sounds daunting, start with just a splash – a bright scarf or sweater, perhaps. ■ Browse old photos: Whether it’s a wedding or a holiday when the children were young, why not dust off those old photo albums and indulge in the memories? A healthy dose of nostalgia can be comforting and reviving. ■ Reach for the trowel: Earlier this year, a survey by Gardeners’ World magazine revealed that 90 per cent of gardeners believe their hobby boosts their mood. People who regularly gardened were less likely to report feeling unhappy or depressed, too. If you don’t have a garden, how about looking into community gardening projects or shared allotments? ■ Do a good deed: Don’t

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worry if you don’t have time to volunteer for a charity or much money to spare – small acts of kindness, like offering to pick up a neighbour’s groceries, donating biscuits to a nearby care home, or picking up the phone to ask a relative how they are doing all make a big difference. ■ Pick up a book: A good book can stay with your for years and in the short term, reading can have happiness-boosting powers too. As one benefit, it requires you to find peace and quiet and switch off from ‘normal’ life, and this in itself is relaxing and stress-relieving. ■ Get baking: Baking has enjoyed a revival in recent years, with the success of shows like The Great British Bake Off, and no wonder – it’s one of life’s real simple pleasures. Keen bakers rave about the therapeutic qualities of retreating to the kitchen for a few hours. Don’t get hung up on whether your brownies or cakes are perfect, that defeats the purpose. Baking’s a skill and requires practice, just make sure you have fun trying.

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Seasonal spruce up Interior designer, author and full member of the BIID, Lesley Taylor offers advice on how to revamp your home for autumn

t pains me to say it, but autumn is here. It is time to say goodbye to our flip-flops and maxi dresses for another year and replace evenings of alfresco dining with cosy nights curled up in front of the TV. We can’t complain though, after all, the weather has been kind to us this summer. The thing is we’ve been spending so much time outside and so little time inside that our homes could be in need of a little TLC. Whilst I’m sure you’ve been keeping your garden in tip-top condition over the summer (any excuse to catch a few rays!), your home may be looking a little tired in places and the jobs you’ve been meaning to do have been put off whilst you’ve been soaking up the sun! Well, let’s run through a few quick and affordable ways that you can give each room of your home a bit of a revamp. Now that you’re going to be spending more time inside, you want it to be looking its best!

Let’s start with the hallway. This can always be a bit of a chaotic part of the home with shoes, bags, umbrella’s and goodness knows what else lying around!

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It’s easy to just throw your stuff down as soon as you walk through the door, but this doesn’t create a good first impression of your home. Try to get this space as organised as you can. There are some fantastic coat racks and umbrella stands on the market ranging from vintage designs to really contemporary models, which are not only practical, but really add to the décor of your hallway. With so much passing traffic, the hallway is the one area of the home that is likely to tire most quickly. If your walls are looking a little scuffed, give them a new lease of life with a lick of paint. This won’t cost the earth or take up too much of your time to do. You may also want to think about quirky little features that you can include that make a bold impression – how about painting your stairs, or fitting a stair runner to really brighten up the space? Moving onto the kitchen, there are a few updates you can do in here too. If

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your cabinets are looking a little dated, think about replacing the handles. You may think that it won’t make much of a difference, but believe me, it will! If you’re looking for a bit of a larger project, dependent on the style of your kitchen, re-painting the doors could be another option. Look to see whether you have any grease marks on the ceiling as removing these can brighten up the room instantly. Try to remove them using sugar soap and then apply a fresh coat of paint if you need to. If your kitchen includes a dining table you could re-upholster the chairs, or if its wooden, you may want to sand it down and repaint it for a fresh new look. The bathroom is similar to the kitchen in the sense that in order to give the room a complete revamp it can be an extremely costly and lengthy process.

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But there are still small changes you can do in the meantime. Give your tiles a rigorous clean so that they sparkle as if they were new and ensure the grout lines are free of soap-scum and mould and remove lime scale from taps and shower heads. Try to keep this space as clutter-free as you can, so if you haven’t got adequate storage in place, think about wall-hung modular furniture or a mirrored cabinet over the basin to help keep the room neat and tidy, without taking up valuable floor space. When it comes to your living area and bedrooms, it is easiest to make your changes here. Replacing your cushions and curtains and buying a new rug can make all the difference and can really help to brighten up a space and add texture and depth. If you have a neutral décor in

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place a few colourful accessories will avoid the space from looking bland and uninspired. To suit the autumn season, greys and burnt oranges are both ideal colour choices. Try to make a focal point in each of these rooms, whether it is in the form of a statement piece of furniture, or a decorative mirror on the fireplace. Think about changing around the layout of these rooms if the space is available. Simply swapping the armchair and the sofa around can completely change the dynamics of a space. Feeling inspired yet? Refreshing our homes doesn’t have to cost a fortune, or take up a lot of time. A few nice little touches here and there can really make an impact. Go on; give your home a little TLC. ■ Visit www.lesleytaylor.co.uk for more style tips

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rovenance and seasonality are the buzz words of the moment when it comes to food. And Andrew Fisher, mixologist and bar manager at ArtBar at the Abbey Hotel believes that the same principles should also apply to drinks. “We work really closely with local brands,” he said. “Provenance is really important when it comes to food, and it should also be important when it comes to drinks as well. “People come to Bath from all over the world, and they don’t just want something that they can get anywhere. “They want to try something different, and if it’s made just down the road then it’s a bit more special, and it’s a talking point. “The drinks menu will also change to reflect the seasons. “You wouldn’t expect to go to a restaurant and see asparagus on the menu in January, but for some reason people still want drinks with strawberries and raspberries in the winter.

“We won’t be doing that though, we will be working with whatever is in season. “There are certain things that you have to have – I can’t run a bar without lemons for example – but everything else will come and go with the seasons.” Andrew is a bit of a wizard with a cocktail shaker, turning out wonderful creations that not only taste fantastic, but also look the part too, but perhaps surprisingly, his favourite tipple is a humble gin and tonic. He said: “Gin and tonic is the best created drink ever. “There’s so much more to it than Gordons and Schweppes. “At ArtBar we have a whole page of the menu just dedicated to gins and tonics with seven different gins and seven different tonics. “Most people have a favourite gin but not a favourite tonic, we are here to give them a different experience. “You can try different combinations and there are different garnishes. “Garnishes are very important – both visually, and they work with the drink

to really lift it. “The glassware is very important too. It all makes a difference. “You could say ‘it’s just a gin and tonic’ but it’s not. It’s more than that.” Andrew will be holding a special gins and tonics evening at ArtBar on October 22 as part of the Great Bath Feast. There will be the chance to taste nine different gins and nine different tonics and guests will have the opportunity to mix and match to try different combinations to decide on their ultimate gin and tonic. Tickets cost £30. Call 01225 461603 for more details. There’s plenty of other liquid refreshment available during the Great Bath Feast. For details visit www.great bathfeast. _l {hsr {v co.uk. Zh tvuk Jshuj

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mvvk / kypur How to make it ■ Ingredients: No3 London Dry Gin 37.5ml Campari 12.5ml Aperol 20ml Antica Formula 30ml Home Brewed Chinchona and Cassia Bark Tonic Syrup Topped with a Cryo-Juice Cucumber and Aspall Organic Cyder Foam ■ Method: Stir in a large jug the Gin, Campari, Aperol and Antica Formula with ice and lashings of orange zest. Stir for 50 seconds. Add 2 drops of home brewed Cinchona and Cassia Tonic Syrup. Using a soda Syphon charged with one canister of Co2 layer the Cucumber and Cyder foam on top. Top with a fresh Pea Shoot

Confessions of a cocktail geek ■ To make the foam: Using Aspall Organic Cyder (300ml) and 50ml Cyro Juiced Cucumber blended with 100ml Xanthane and water ( a derivative of Cellulose which you whisk together pour into a soda siphon, charged with one co2 canister) Molecular enzymes and agents can be bought from http://store.molecularrecipes.com and it even tells you how to use them all) To Cyro-Juice a cucumber place in a freezer bag, chopped roughly and freeze over night. Remove the next day and thaw. Once fully thawed place in freezer again. Repeat this process 4 of 5 times untill a gorgeously fresh juice can be seen. ■ You can try this, and other cocktails like it at The Aspall Cyder Match at Circo Bar and Lounge as part of The Great Bath Feast on October 23. For tickets, costing £25, call 01225444100.

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Bella Newman, mixologist at Circo on South Parade shares her recipe for Miniature Cyder Negroni: This cocktail sounds rather over complicated, and I am a certified cocktail geek so apologies if it seems I am talking Klingon to you but I revel in the idea of new techniques and discovering actually how simple it can be. Creating this cocktail was something experimental and so new to me but it was by far one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done! My love affair with No3 Gin was the base of this concoction. To me No3 Gin depicts everything great with a gin, it appeals to my hardened taste receptors that like the taste of strong alcohols and bitter savoury twangs, so naturally, to create the ultimate Negroni I had to use it. From the No3 Comp in Bristol a few months back I created a home made Cinchona and Cassia Bark Tonic Syrup, as I had some of this left I thought it only fit to use its unique home brewed bitterness and citrus punch to steady savoury tones of the foam. The foam

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was a real triumph for me and I squealed like a fan girl when I watched it appear like a glossy mr whippy from the soda siphon. To make the foam I cryo juiced two cucumbers which involved freezing and thawing at different stages to produce a clear juice. I’m already thinking about creating a cucumber tonic water that would pair nicely with Hendricks, or even a coconutty gin like Hoxton. I then matched this with Aspall Organic Cyder, using 50ml Cyro Juiced Cucumber and 300ml Cyder, Xanthane and a derivative of Cellulose which I then blended and whacked into a soda siphon, and charged with one CO2 canister. Even without the siphon the foam was great just using the hand blender. It was more like an air with larger bubbles, but the siphon created a regulated, consistent texture that produced a sumptuously silky mouth feel. With this floating on top of the drink, as soon as you started to drink you are greeted with a luscious cucumber heavy foam then hit with a cold bitter and citrus of the Negroni.

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Open meeting, 2pm. Manvers Street Baptist Church, Bath. 01225 319558

Golden Oldies 10.30-11.30am. Kingsmead Court Community Room, Kingsmead Court, Bath

Mr Wilkins’ Shilling Women’s Northwest Morris 8-10pm. Methodist Church Hall, Northend, Batheaston. 01225 869086 for details

Bath Good Afternoon Choir No auditions, everyone

Come along and learn songs from around the globe, 11am-12.30pm. Rush Hill United Reformed Church, Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath. 07592 016878

Rubber Bridge (ACOL) 2-6pm hosted by Dennis Bernard in Weston. Stake 50p a hundred. 01225 484523

Bath Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Football Club Rooms, Twerton High Street, Bath. 01225

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Knit Club at Great British Yarns

Songways Community Choir Fun, rewarding and open to all, 10am-noon, term time. Argyle Hall, Central URC, Grove Street, Bath. £8. songways.co.uk

Bath Spa Band Rehearsals 8-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath

Twerton Big Sing Carrswood Day Centre, Cleeve Green. 10.30-11.30am

Tomorrow

Talk - Amnesty International & Freedom from Torture We need to talk about torture: the Practice of Prevention, 7.30pm. BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath

Public Meeting The Green Party, 7.30pm. Friends Meeting House, York Street, Bath. Free entry

Bath Book Fair - Also Sat Oct 12 The Assembly Rooms, Bath. Entrance £2

Keynsham Group, Avon Wildlife Trust Birds, Wildlife & Landscapes in

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Hecate Theatre have dusted off a 1960s sibling drama The Madam which was shown in Bristol earlier this year but which opens at the Mission Theatre in Bath tonight. Focusing on the key themes of family love, revenge and the lies we tell ourselves, Hecate Theatre’s journey into 1960s suburbia is anything but peaceful. Set in the living room of the Davenport family home, The Madam revolves around four sisters and a sinister family secret, which threatens to disrupt their fragile domestic harmony. Originally written by Gwen Cherrell as an antidote to male-dominated dramas, The Madam features a cast of six talented actresses, minimal set and original music. It runs for three nights. East Germany, Roger White, 7.30pm. Baptist Church Hall, Keynsham. Adults £2.50/Children£1

Golden Oldies 10.30-11.30am. The Hawthorns Community Room, Carpenters Lane, Keynsham

Articulate Arts and Crafts Group Featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts, 6-9pm. Hillside Hall, Hillside Road, Oldfield Park, Bath. £3

Dog Training Classes Classes for puppies and adult dogs, 6.30pm. Twerton Village Hall, Twerton, Bath. Booking essential 0117 9329430

Rubber Bridge (ACOL) Hosted by Dennis Bernard, stake 50p a hundred, 2-6pm. 01225 484523

Saturday Dads Group

Fun and games for dads and under-5s, 10-11am. Barnardo’s Children’s Centre, Kings Avenue, Corsham. 01249 716254

Special tour: Access all Areas of Beckford’s Tower 11am or 2pm. Tickets £10, booking essential 01225 460705

Boules Melee 1.45pm. Queens Square, Bath

The Poet’s Voice Duncan McGibbon, Poetry Workshop, 10am. BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath

Kids Serious Fun Science Workshop Paul Thomas, How to be a Scientist! 1-4pm. BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath. Booking essential coolbookings@brlsi.org

Grow Fruit and Vegetables

Noon-4pm. Broadlands Community Orchard. 07532 472256

American Museum Workshop Making Pucker-Toe Moccasins, 10.30am-4pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath. £50 + materials

Native American Display Collection of Native American artefacts, noon-5pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath

Bath Organic Community Garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Royal Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699

Dry Arch Growers

Bath VA (Vintage & Antiques) Market

2nd Bath Girls Brigade

Quiz Night

Meet every Monday, 6.30-8pm. The Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath. 01761 416515

2.30pm. St Luke’s Church Centre, Wellsway, Bath

Cross Keys, Midford Road, Bath 8pm. In aid of Dorothy House

Bath Cycling Club Stourhead National Trust Cafe, 8.30am. Club run starts from Cleveland Bridge, aim to return by 1-1.30pm. 01225 426467 or 07944550933

Reiki Courses Weekly For all levels, 2 day courses. Reiki Treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179

Monday

Animals to care for and enjoy plenty of countryside activities for 8’s and over, 10am-4pm. Carlingcott, nr Peasedown. To book 07595034383

Features Philip Gross plus open-mic, 8pm. St James Wine Vaults, off Julian Road, Bath. £2 & £1

Poetry & A Pint

Bath Womens Probus

Antiques, collectibles and vintage clothes, 7.30am-5.30pm. Walcot St, Bath

For the retired and semi-retired, 10.30am-noon. St Lukes Church Hall, Wellsway, Bath. 01225 463697

Green Park Market

Golden Oldies

9am-4pm including Baths Farmers’ Market 9am-1.30pm. Green Park Station, Bath

10.30-11.30am. Community Room, Blagdon Park, Whiteway, Bath

Sunday

Golden Oldies

5.5 hrs, 10 miles, Doynton, Wick, Cold Ashton, meet 10am Dyrham Park

HumBugs Singing Group

Cotswold Voluntary Wardens Walk

Speed Dating for professionals aged between 25-39, 7.30pm. Market Bar, Saw Close, Bath. Tickets £10

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Guided tours throughout the year, also on Wed and Thurs, 11am or 2.30pm. Sat 2.30pm only. 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath. 01225 462233

Nature Club/Daycare

Bath Saturday Antiques Flea Market

Masonic Museum

Bathampton Community co-op producing food for the local area. Volunteers and helpers required, 11am-4pm. End of Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. 07972 564641

2.30-3.30pm. Community Room, St John’s Close, Peasedown St John, Bath

Love to sing? Bring your baby or toddler along too!, 10-11am term-time only. St Saviour’s Church, Larkhall, Bath. 07940 597427

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Bath Spa Band Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath

Social Bridge 1.30 for 1.45pm (not bank holidays). Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath. 01225 310232

Bradford Bridge Club Come and play duplicate bridge, 7-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669 or 01225 863072

Meditation Classes in Bath 7-8.30pm. John Williams Room, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £6 per class

Sing & Smile Creative Links Singing Group 2-4pm. United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. 01761 438852 to book

Tuesday

Barnardo’s Baby & Toddler Group Fun activities and a free lunch, noon-1.30pm. Corsham Regis Primary School. 01249 716254

The Great British Pudding Banquet

Green Park Station, Bath

Wellsway TG

Midsomer Norton TG 2pm. St John the Baptist Church Hall, Midsomer Norton

Fosseway TG 2.30pm. Foxhill Community Centre, Combe Down, Bath

Cotswold Voluntary Warden Walk Box, Wiltshire, 3hrs, 5.5 miles, Start 10am Selwyn Hall

Sakya Buddhist Group Bath We have enlightened capacity, 8pm. The Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath

Bath All Comers Orchestra Rehearsals 7-9pm. Monkton Combe Prep School, Bath. 01225 310455

Meditation on Twin Hearts 7.45-9pm. Funky Monkey Studio, 18 St Peters Terrace, Lower Bristol Road, Bath. 07516 500 569

Salsa Classes Complete beginners, 8pm. No need to bring a partner. Revolution, George Street, Bath. £7/£5 students. 01225 335825

Sakya Buddhist Group Bath

7-8pm. No 1 Royal Crescent. Tickets £18

What is going to help us in our life and at the time of death, 8pm. The Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath

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Quilting Bee

10.30am-noon. Peace Memorial Hall, Southwick Road, North Bradley. Booking essential 01225

Quilting groups from all over the region demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in the

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and their parents/carers. Tickets are £3 each for children and accompanying adults who become members of Toddler Time (free to join) and is free for babies under one. Screening starts at 11am at the Komedia on Tuesday.

■ Get your hands on some beautiful antiques when the first Bath Pavilion Antiques & Fine Art Fair kicks off this weekend. It will feature a massive range of items from pottery to oriental carpets and with prices ranging from £30-£30,000 there really is something for everyone. Tickets are just £5 and the fair will run from tomorrow until Sunday, 11am-5pm ■ The Extended Line is a new mixed media exhibition showcasing recent works by Anna Kot and Anna Robson, two resident artists at 44AD Artspace in Lower Borough Walls, Bath. Works which can be seen from October 15 to 20 include an exciting range of paintings, photographs and 3d pieces which explore and celebrate line in abstract art. ■ For one night only on Wednesday, Nonna’s restaurant are offering a unique evening of cocktail making classes, where you will get to learn how to create a delicious range of classic Italian Aperif and Vermouth style cocktails. With tickets costing just £35, its value for money, as you will also be treated to a variety of scrumptious Italian tapas. The class runs from 6.30pm-8.30pm

■ Platform 8 present Juno and the Paycock, Sean O’Casey’s classic tale of the Boyle family and their life in the working class tenements of Dublin during the 1920s at the Mission Theatre, Bath from October 16 to 19.

Xsh{mvyt @ wylzlu{ R|uv huk {ol Xh jvjr h{ \ol Upzzpvu \olh{yl4 Jh{o ■ The Bath Book Fair is back for its annual two-day event this Friday and Saturday at the Assembly rooms. The fair brings together some of the country’s leading specialist booksellers to exhibit a wide and diverse range of rare, secondhand and often collectable books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps, prints and much more. Admission is £2 ■ Phil Nichol, Joe Rowntree, Rod Woodward and Silky are all featuring in Krater Comedy Club night at Komedia on Saturday for a night jam packed full of laughs. The Komedia was awarded the ‘Best Comedy Venue in Wales & The West’ at the 2013 Chortle Comedy Award and boasts of cosy vintage interiors and a Soil Association Gold standard kitchen. Doors open at 6.30pm

■ An exhibition by local painter Brian Elwell opens at Bath Artists Studios in Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath on October 11. Bath Artists Studios, which is a registered charity, is organising a number of fundraising events to try to secure a permanent home, as the Comfortable Place lease runs out at the end of next year. ■ Bath Drama is kicking off its new season with Woman in Mind by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by John Pamplin. John says: “Ayckbourn is the master of tales built around human frailties, and many of us would envy the chance to change our marital status for something more exciting and perfect – but we should be careful what we wish for.” Performances are at the Rondo Theatre Bath until Saturday at 7.30pm.

■ Satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge in delicious puddings inspired by 18th century recipes. No1 Royal Crescent will play host this Tuesday to The Great British Pudding Banquet. You will get the opportunity to sample a wide range of historic desserts whilst learning the histories from Bath food historian Jean Seymour. The event will start at 7pm

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Singing for the Brain 2.30-4pm. St John’s, Combe Park, Bath. 07540 921035

Songways Community Choir

■ Toddler Time is especially designed to help introduce children to the big screen. Each session will feature 30-minute shows for pre-school children

Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699

10-11.30am. Crumpets, Rudloe. 01249 716254

Art Group Age UK B&NES

Lecture: Beckford’s House of Card

10am-noon. St Michaels Centre, St Michaels Place, Bath. £1.50 per session. 01225 484510

6pm. Beckford’s Tower, Bath. £5 on door

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Two afternoon sessions, 1.40pm start. Venue at Bath Football Club Rooms, Twerton High Street, Bath

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10am-noon, term time. Argyle Hall, Central URC, `Grove Street, Bath. £8. songways.co.uk

1.15-4.30pm. Village Hall, Bathampton. £1 per session. 01225 462965

7.30pm. Moravian Church Hall, Weston, Bath

7.15pm. Randalls (Bath City FC) Twerton Park, Bath. All welcome, visitors table money is £4

Sing Alive Community Choir

Bath Bridge Club

Bath Feast Event

Bradford Bridge Club

Yealands wine tasting dinner, 7.30pm. Allium, The Abbey Hotel, Bath

Come and play duplicate bridge, 7-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669/863072

10am-noon (term time). United Reform Church, Bradford on Avon. All welcome

Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Bath Football Club Rooms, Twerton High Street, Bath. 01225 310326

Bath Organic Community Garden

Wednesday

Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm.

Free fun for under-5s,

Barnardo’s Playmobile

Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights The Full Story, an in-depth interview with Graham Nash, 7pm. Guildhall, Bath. Tickets £7

7-9pm, £2 including a raffle, Weston Parish Hall, Weston Village, Bath

All knitters welcome, 10.30am-12.30pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane, Bath. 01225 462776

Greensprouts Parent and Toddler Session 10am-noon. Laurel Farm, Carlingcott, nr Peasedown. £3 a session. 01761 420204

Boules/Petanque

Bath Welcome Choir

11am to 1pm Queen Square (off when raining). Just turn up and play

No auditions, everyone welcome, 7.45-9.30pm. Upper Hall, Culverhay, Bath. £2.85

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ath Abbey was transformed last week into Bath’s most majestic restaurant as three Michelin-starred chefs cooked a banquet for 106 people to celebrate the start of the month-long Great Bath Feast 2013. The great church doors were wide open, the bells were ringing and everyone knew they were arriving for a very special occasion. The one-night-only event saw the abbey as you have never seen it before – with a huge, beautifully decorated table through the centre of the choir stalls. On arrival guest were served canapés and Champagne Jacquart, followed by a three course menu prepared by Chris Staines (head chef, The Allium Brasserie at the Abbey Hotel), Sam Moody (executive chef, The

Bath Priory Hotel and Restaurant) and Hywel Jones (executive chef, Lucknam Park). Richard Bertinet of The Bertinet Bakery baked gorgeous focaccia, and Great Western Wine selected the wines. Catering and hospitality students from City of Bath College helped with the preparation, and local producers such as Grow Green @ Hartley Farm ensured that the feast was kept local. Nick Brooks-Sykes, chief executive of Bath Tourism Plus, said: “What a fabulous event and a great start to the month-long programme of events.” Les Redwood, of Bath Business Improvement District, added: “What a night! “It really couldn’t have been better and a superb start to the Great Bath Feast programme.” Xpj{|ylzB Xhvsv Nlysh ~~~6mlyshwhvsv6jvt

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Soul food from the heart Emma Dance visits Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons to

meet Raymond Blanc before his Great Bath Feast visit

’ve been RB’d – apparently. At least that’s what I’m told by a member of staff at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s luxury hotel and two-Michelin starred restaurant, when I tell him about my experience of meeting the acclaimed chef. The knowing smile on his face suggests I’m not the first to have

asked Monsieur Blanc a question, and to get in response a 30-minute torrent of enthusiasm, complete with wild gesticulations, anecdotes and frantically drawn sketches to illustrate his point, that leaves you feeling slightly shell shocked. Because when you hit upon a subject that Raymond feels strongly about, there’s no stopping him. There’s a intensity to him,

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something that rarely comes across on television, and in person he is even more captivating than he is on screen. On this occasion it is a question about whether he thinks that it’s important to encourage children to cook and become interested in food, that opens the floodgates. “I could respond with 25 answers, saying yes, yes, yes, yes, and more,”

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he says, looking me straight in the eye. “It is that important. It really is that important. We are a generation who treats food so badly. We have reduced food to a mere commodity. “Our food became poor from intensive farming, heavy processing, heavy branding. Food lost its soul and lost completely its meaning and was trivialised. “We wanted the cheapest possible food and now look at the problems it has caused. “We are a generation who messed up. We chewed things up, swallowed it, defecated it and never asked a single question, because we didn’t care. “ But although he may think that the past has been bleak, Raymond believes there is still hope for the future. “Today we are living in a world where all is changing and at last we are connecting with our food,” he said. “Food is part of our culture. Food is part of our ethics. We want to know where our food comes from. And, of course, now the kids are the ones who will save the world. “They are the best possible investment so the health service doesn’t explode or implode – or both. We are now living longer and it will cost more and more and more to keep us alive, but if we eat healthier foods, there will be less cavities and less obesity and we will cost less to the state.” For Raymond, the benefits of eating better are not just for your health: “For me, seasonality is the most important word in the world of gastronomy – and I don’t mean gastronomy, just as a Michelin star meal at Le Manoir. “It is so important and so crucial

because no one really understands the benefit of real seasonality. If you eat food that is local, then you help your farmer to keep his business and his farm, and if you buy more, he will grow more, and then you keep your village and the village keeps its post office. There is less global warming and less carbon footprint. It is all an incredible patchwork. “The moment you want your strawberries in the winter, think of the

implication of it. And each time you buy an apple. Every time you buy an apple, you make a choice. You make a political choice, an economical choice, a socio-economic choice, an environmental choice and a health choice. “Kids are the ones who will reconnect with eating well. Each generation will know more about food because we are on a journey of discovery and it is very exciting.” Raymond will be cooking with young people in Bath when he visits the city later this month, on October 23 as part of the Great Bath Feast.

He will be judging a cookery competition for budding chefs from the Royal High School in Bath, where the competitors will be challenged to produce a soufflé to rival Raymond’s own. He said with a smile: “From my British friends I have acquired the notion of fair play so it would be very unfair of me to compete against them. “I would beat them down completely flat, so I have sent Clive Fretwell to give them a masterclass on how to make a soufflé so it will be a better match. Clive has worked for me for 28 years, 14 as head chef at Le Manoir and 14 at Brasserie Blanc. He is a wonderful man. “I am very much looking forward to coming to Bath. We will have a wonderful evening at Brasserie Blanc where we will have a lovely dinner and I will speak as well, and create a lovely evening for the community that we are a part of. “What’s lovely about Brasserie Blanc is that although it is a chain, it is a chain with a big heart and we are part of the fabric of the community in all the towns and cities that we are in. “I think we might add another item to the festivities, too. In Queen Square outside the Francis Hotel there is a wonderful place for playing pétanque. “Whoever wants to play, I will take them on. But I am a very bad loser. I have been here for 40 years and still don’t know how to lose. It’s terrible. “But I can laugh about it. That’s one thing I have learned from you. “Years ago I could not have laughed at myself. The French take themselves very seriously. But now I don’t. It has taken a long time, mind you.”

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aturday Night Live … Spinal Tap ... The Simpsons. It reads like the holy trinity of US screen comedy, but it’s actually Harry Shearer’s CV. Which begs the question: how did this 69-year-old legend, best known for voicing the likes of Mr Burns and Smithers in Springfield, end up spending the summer performing in a straight stage drama about three Holocaust survivors, first at a fringe theatre in north London next week at the Theatre Royal, Bath? “Because”, says Shearer simply, “Daytona is a knockout of a piece. “I have never been one of those comedy people who says, ‘God, I won’t be fulfilled in my gift unless I act in a serious dramatic role.’ That’s not me. I could have gone my entire life without doing anything that wasn’t satire or comedy. I occasionally get sent a script and, normally, to be charitable, they are okay. But this play really hit a chord with me.” Written by Oliver Cotton, the gripping and witty triple-header stars Shearer and one of Britain’s favourite actresses Maureen Lipman as Joe and Elli, an

’ ageing Brooklyn couple with an unshakeable love of ballroom dancing – and each other. Unshakeable, that is, until Joe’s estranged brother Billy (John Bowe) comes knocking on their door. “And I had exactly the experience reading it that you probably did,” says Shearer. “Which is: holy crap, here is something worth doing.” In truth, Shearer had been sniffing around for his London stage debut ever since he wrapped filming on his forthcoming TV series Nixon’s the One, last year. “I’d had tentative conversations about a West End thing that didn’t eventuate and one of the reasons I got an agent here was to see if there was a possibility of anything else – my wife is a Brit and she’s been urging me in that direction.” Judith Owen, the Welsh singer-songwriter whom Shearer married in 1993, also introduced him to Maureen Lipman and the pair bonded from the off. “I like smart funny people,” he says, “and while I don’t think Maureen would appreciate me speaking for her, she seems to be afflicted with the same thing as me: a low threshold of boredom. We’re the sort who ‘change it up’ to keep ourselves occupied.” The actors share a Jewish heritage that makes certain themes in Daytona really resonate. He says: “My parents were

both refugees from Europe, the only surviving members of their families. And so I grew up in a family somewhat resembling Joe and Ellie’s. I recognise that brittle New York wisecracking they do with each other.” Maureen is famously outspoken on Jewish politics and is also a great friend of the play’s author Oliver Cotton. She says: “It’s a play about the validity of revenge and of compromise. Two people who compromised love for some stability in their lives after everything that happened to them during the war. “And into their lives comes a figure from the past who’s about to shatter that – who’s done something monumental.” Completing the cast is John Bowe, who plays the role of Billy. “It’s a gift of a part”, he says, “though I knew it was going to be a nightmare with only four weeks rehearsal. For Harry too, it’s been a huge leap – he’s not used to stage performing as much as Maureen and I are, but my god, he has stepped up to the mark.” Of course Shearer has played some of the biggest stages in the world, including Glastonbury and Wembley, as Derek Smalls in the legendary Spinal Tap. So how do these experiences differ to Daytona? “You know,” he says, “the energy is totally different when you’re performing music in a front of a large crowd as opposed to a play in a small theatre. But the adrenalin is all the same.”

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Cymbeline at the egg On Tuesday and Wednesday Cymbeline, a thrilling drama for both teenage and adult audiences, tours to the egg theatre in Bath. Based on the play by William Shakespeare, the improbable becomes probable in this epic, adventurous romance filled with heroic strangers, sinister villains, ghosts, gods and long-lost brothers. Re-imagined as a rich, grandiose and vibrant tale of love, deception and warfare, Cymbeline is inspired by historical events from the subcontinent as it tells of a princess who is torn between the love for her father, a king, and her husband, a man below her status. Power, love and treachery are at the fore when the rebellious Princess Imogen risks her reputation and family honour by marrying without her father’s permission. When her husband falls prey to the manipulations of a rakish and smooth-talking womaniser, her loyalty is tarnished. Imogen is forced to swap her sari for breeches and flee from court with the kingdom in turmoil and the fate of a country at stake. Cymbeline is directed by Sâmir Bhamra, who has also adapted this production. The cast includes Nicholas Gauci, Tony Hasnath, Liz Jadav, Robby Khela, Sophie Levy and Adam Youssefbeygi. Recommended for anyone over the age of 13.

Theatre Royal

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Sawclose, Bath Tel: 01225 448844 To Sat Oct 12 Dunsinane

Sawclose, Bath Tel: 01225 448844 Fri 11-Sat Oct 12 Wash

A reimagining of what happens when Shakespeare’s masterpiece ends,, Tues-Sat 7.30pm, matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £17.50-£33.50 Mon 14-Sat Oct 19 Daytona

Join Anna and Monkey as they discover a world of water, bubbles and spinning, age 6 months-3 years, Fri 10.30am & 1pm, Sat 11.30am & 3pm. Tickets £7.50/£6.50

Starring Maureen Lipman, Mon-Wed 7.30pm, Thurs-Sat 8pm, matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £18.50-£34.50

Ustinov Monmouth Street, Bath Box Office 01225 448844 To Fri Dec 20 Don Gil of the Green Breeches 1615 An exuberant comedy which blends mistaken identity, role-reversal, ghosts and green trousers, 7.45pm, matinee Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50/£14.50 To Sat Dec 21 Punishment Without Revenge 1631 A dark and thrilling drama, 7.45pm, matinees 2.30pm, check with Theatre for days and times. Tickets £19.50/£14.50

Wed Oct 16 Robin Ince and Josie Long in Robin and Josie’s Shambles Comedy, 8pm. Tickets £15/£10

Komedia

Mission Theatre

22 to 23 Westgate Street, Bath. Box office 0845 293 8480 Thurs Oct 10 Amateur Transplants: Adam Kay’s Bum Notes

Corn Street, Bath Tel: 01225 463362 Thurs 10-Sat Oct 12 The Madam

Comedy, 8pm. Tickets £42.50/£24.50/£14 Sat Oct 12 Krater Comedy Club

A gripping whodunnit, featuring original music and vintage dress, 8pm. Tickets £10/£8 Wed 16-Sat Oct 19 Juno and the Paycock High quality drama, touchingly funny yet gritty, 7.30pm. Tickets £11/£9

The Rondo Larkhall, Bath Tel: 01225 333844 To Sat Oct 12 Woman in Mind Theatre, 7.30pm. Tickets £10/£8

Club A seasonal set menu with wine and then a special screening of foodie film, Babette’s Feast, 6pm. Tickets £40 meal &

film/£8.50 film only Tues Oct 15 Acoustic Showcase An evening of live music featuring an array of local Bath musicians. Tickets £5

Comedy, 8.30pm. Tickets £45/£28.50/£18/£14.50/£10 Sun Oct 13 Honor Blackman Honor Blackman will look back over her astonishing life, her beginnings, her family and her rise to stardom and will also sing a few of her favourite songs, 3pm. Tickets £15/£14 Sun Oct 13 Hem A musical group from Brooklyn, New York, 8pm. Tickets £42.50/£24.50/£14 Mon Oct 14 The Crumbs Great Bath Feast Supper

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Heart-warming concert from children’s choir

fter stealing the hearts of the world during their uplifting performance of the number one single Sing with Gary Barlow at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations last summer, the famous African Children’s choir has been invited back to tour Britain and will be singing at Bath Forum on Friday, October 25. The choir will be appearing with Connie Talbot from TV’s Britain’s Got Talent. The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The programme features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and rhythmic gospel favourites. Nearly every performance is concluded with a thunderous standing ovation. In spite of the tragedy that has marred their young lives, the children are radiant with hope, musically gifted and always wonderfully entertaining.

Proceeds from choir performances allow the African Children’s Choir to raise global awareness of the plight of the millions of orphaned and abandoned children in Africa. Donations directly support the expansion of sponsorship and education programmes for both the current choir children and the thousands of other students they represent. Music for Life’s (the parent body of the African Children’s Choir) purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa. The African Children’s Choir has been working with the most vulnerable children in Africa. The choir members have the additional benefit of international travel with the choir; this exposes them to a wide variety of people, places and perspectives. Their life’s experiences combined with a structured formal education give the children the necessary tools to change their lives and the lives of others. Visit www.bathforum.co.uk for more.

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Direct from a hugely successful total sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Adam Kay brings his brand new solo show to Komedia tonight. With a grand piano, a colourful vocabulary and a determination to score a number one hit single, his brand new collection is a wonderful combination of off-kilter smut, comedy and music. Amateur Transplants frontman Adam has built up a fan base the size of which most comedians would happily sell their kidneys for. With sell-out tours and Edinburgh Festival seasons, his cutting-edge, darkly humorous re-imaginings of modern day pop and rock classics have gained him a cult following across the UK. Former doctor Adam first appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2005, and has since sold out Edinburgh runs every year since 2006. He has recorded four studio albums, and his recordings have consistently held Top Ten positions in the iTunes comedy charts since 2008. A proportion of album sales are donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, and he is proud to have donated in excess of £30,000 to date.

Today

Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon. Tickets £17/£16

A mix of new and classic Indie rock and pop, 9.30pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3

Silver Street Band

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Acoustic Oak Music Club 8pm, Hatful of Rain, British Folk with Appalachian roots. Floor spots. The Royal Oak, Corsham. £4

Bath Cantata Group Evening practices, 7.45pm. New singers welcome. St Stephen’s Church, Lansdown, Bath

The Derrick Oldroyde Trio plus Special Guest Alan Bateman, saxes & trumpet, 8.30pm. The Inn at Freshford

Folk, 8pm. Village Pump Folk, Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge. £5

Black Tusk 7pm. Moles, George St, Bath. Entry £6

Alix Perez 10pm. Moles, George St, Bath. Entry £6.50

Saturday Soumik Datta, Sarod/Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Drums

10pm. Moles, George St, Bath. Entry free

World, Circle of Sound, 7.30pm. Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon. Tickets £17/£16/£8.50

Implode Live Music Night

7.30pm. Bath Abbey. Tickets £28/£21/£15

Whisky Jax

Tomorrow

8.30pm every Friday. Belushis, Bath

Live Music Every Friday from 9pm. The Huntsman Inn, Bath

Andreas Brantelid, Cello/Peter Friis Johansson, Piano Classical, 7.30pm. Wiltshire

Bath Phil & Sound Connections

The Beatles ‘Revolver Performed by Sgt Pepper’s Only Dart Board Band, 7.30pm. Chapel Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath. Tickets £10/£12

Lazy Habits + Miss Baby Sol 7pm. Moles, George St, Bath.

Entry £7

Fake Blood 10pm. Moles, George St, Bath. Entry £8

Jazz & Blues Night 8pm-till late. Colerne Rugby Club. Tickets £7/students £2, 01225 742042 or on door

Lazy Habits & Baby Sol

Charity Quiz Night Every Wednesday at 9pm. £1 per person. Old Crown, Weston Village, Bath

Acoustic Club

Bradford-on-Avon Folk Club

Budapest Cafe Orchestra

A host of DJs playing a mix of Rock, Punk and Metal, 9.30pm-2am. PoNaNa nightclub, Bath. £5 entry

The Big Cheese

Moles, George Street, Bath

8pm. Bunch of Grapes, Silver St, Bradford on Avon

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Every Tuesday. Expect all the cheesiest tunes, from 10pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3.50 NUS

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Wednesday

Jane Lilley. All abilities catered for, 6.15-7.45pm. The Huntsman, Bog Island, Bath. £5 per session. Tel Susanna Downes 07717173799 for details

It’s All About Me 7pm. Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon. Tickets £5/£3

Singaround. Floor spots, 8pm. Cellar Bar, Swan Hotel, Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon. Free entry

Seend Acoustic Club Singer/songwriter Louise Jordan, 8pm. Rusty Lane, Seend. £3

Balkan Jazz/World, 7.30pm. Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon. Tickets £16/£15/£8

Nordic Giants 7pm. Moles, George St, Bath. Entry £5

The Celts Leading Welsh Traditional band. Chapel Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath

Monday Sublime Blues

Curfew Inn, Cleveland Place, West, Bath 8pm. Free

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EXHIBITIONS

Michael Dean: The Introduction of Muscle

Exhibitions continue to 17 November, open Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm, free admission

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA arnolfini.org.uk @arnolfiniarts #MierleLU / #MichaelDean

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(Image left) Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Washing, Tracks, Maintenance – Outside, 1973. Courtesy the artist and Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York. (Image right) Michael Dean, I want me kids to have the same chances (Working Title), 2013. Concrete and Glue. Image credit: The Artist. Courtesy Supportico Lopez Berlin, Herald Street London and Mendes Wood São Paolo.

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reat characters from the art world are to be found in the new Holburne Museum exhibition Characters: Portraits and People from the Arts Council Collection which opens in Bath at the weekend. This striking and entertaining exhibition, selected from the Arts Council’s Collection, brings together a host of characters both real and imagined. Painted by British artists over the past 60 years it will feature works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Paula Rego and 2013 Turner Prize nominated

Fashion Museum Exhibition, 50 Fabulous Frocks, 10.30am-5pm daily, to Sun Jan 5, 2014. The Assembly Rooms, Bath. £7.75

Building of Bath Collection Brutal Bath Exhibition, until

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Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, as well as many of the other leading figurative artists of the last half-century. The exhibition considers the twin traditions of observation and invention in the painting of people. Arranged in two contrasting halves the exhibition compares artists and works rooted in the observable world with those who have invented characters or distorted actual subjects to create grotesques and monsters, from Peter Blake’s portrait of the fictional boxer Baron Kaiser and Francis Bacon’s imaginary portrait of Van Gogh to Hew Locke’s fantastical Medusa, based on the Queen. Entry to the exhibition costs £6.95.

November. The Vineyards, The Paragon, Bath

Crescent, Bath. Free with normal admission

No 1 Royal Crescent

Victoria Art Gallery

Exhibition, Life in the Crescent: Residents and Restorations, the history of No 1 Royal Crescent until December 8, 10.30am-5.30pm. No 1 Royal

Exhibition, David Inshaw’s The Badminton Game, To end December 2013, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1.30-5pm, closed Mondays. Near Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Herschel Museum of Astronomy Exhibition, Making Light Of It, the art and science of light in the 18th century, William Herschel’s work on the sun, infra red and telescopes. To December 16.

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Exhibition, Brutal Bath, shows some of the post-war modernist developments, built and un-built in the city, until November 26, Tues-Fri 2-5pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am-5pm. The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Paragon, Bath

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Victoria Art Gallery Exhibition, William Scott: Simplicity and Subject, To Sun Nov 17. Bridge Street, Bath. £3.50

Guildhall Art Exhibition by Clifton Powell, To Tues Nov 5. Guildhall, Bath

Nick Cudworth Gallery Bridging the Gap, exhibition of paintings and prints that observe how the space between buildings and in the landscape can create a focal point for the viewer, to end October. 5 London Street, Bath

Bath Artists Studios Gallery An Evolving Vision - A fund raising exhibition, tomorrow till Sunday, 10am-6pm. The Old Malthouse, Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath

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Walcot Chapel Gallery Exhibition, Blurred Edges, new mixed media work by Fiona Campbell and Kitty Hillier, Mon14-Sun Oct 27, 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Walcot Gate, off Walcot Street, Bath

Bath Central Library Bath Society of Botanical Artists Annual Exhibition, Tuesday till October 26, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-4pm, final Sat 10am-1pm. The Podium, Bath

The Pound Corsham Festival Exhibition Stella Harding - A Measure of Chaos. From Saturdayuntil October 26. The Pound, Corsham

The Bath Pavilion New Prestige Antiques & Fine Art Fair, historic paintings of Bath, Fri 11-Sun Oct 13, 11am-5pm daily. The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath. £5

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Kay’s killer debut novel

ay Leitch, a member of the Bath Writers Group, has written her debut novel Treasure This, a rip-roaring whodunit for kids aged 10 plus set in a rambling local mansion and involving more than a few dead bodies buried in the garden. Kay, former production editor of Cosmopolitan and The Sunday Times Magazine, is also a co-founder of Electrik Inc, an independent publishing collective based in Bath and founded by four professionals who met while taking an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Electrik Inc ensures that every book with their logo is professionally edited and proofread, so that readers can be assured of quality. At the centre of Kay’s first book is 12-year-old Addison, a sharp-witted, funny and hugely loveable heroine, who goes out one morning and finds a dead body in her aunt and uncle’s garden shed. From this explosive opening, a roller-coaster of action takes us into the heart of family secrets and lies, with more than a hint of dark farce along the way. Addy feels sure her lovely aunt and uncle couldn’t have done such an awful thing … could they? But when the body disappears and no-one believes a word Addy says, this modern-day Miss Marple is determined to find out what’s going on

– even if it leads her to more buried bodies. And it does. Treasure This is a gritty story which doesn’t shy away from tough issues. It’s much more than a whodunit. It throws up questions we all meet on our journey through life, about families, love, actions and consequences, secrets – good and bad – and that grey No Man’s Land in between. Poor Addy has to deal with all that, and worry about her maths exams too.

Find out exactly what went on in that garden shed – Treasure This is now available from Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, Amazon print-on-demand and ebook at £6.75. After her high flying jobs in London Kay, who grew up in Glasgow before heading south, took voluntary redundancy about six years ago and decided to do an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Says Kay, 57: “This was the best year of my life! I loved it. Can't recommend it highly enough. Great tutors, great students, great setting. I took creative writing classes in The Castle. Can you imagine? “Since then, I've definitely been much poorer, but my life is much richer for living in Bath. I live in Lower Weston with my husband Malcolm.” As well as writing and working her new collective Kay also lovse dogs and do some dog walking when there’s a lull in the editing side of her life.

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Kingsmead Square is located in the heart of Bath and has become a popular destination for those hungry for good food. With plenty of independent cafes and restaurants, you’ll find something for every craving and budget. There are also some of the city’s favourite interior stores and the square is set to become even more pedestrian and cyclist friendly with new cycling routes thanks to Government cash, which has been secured as part of a regional bid. The Kingsmead area is also facing a facelift with plans for a new casino on Saw Close going on display soon. The casino development will include two restaurants and a hotel and will come quick on the heels of the £16-million Gainsborough Hotel tipped to become Bath’s most luxurious hotel and spa on Lower Borough Walls and the £11-million Premier Inn hotel at James Street West. The aim of the proposals is to make Kingsmead Square more of an attraction in its own right, increasing the number of people who visit and the length of their stays. Formal plans to turn the Square into an outdoor eating and drinking zone with performing arts space have also been submitted. The proposals to develop what the Bath Business Improvement District BID officials call a Continental-style cafe culture in the square have been submitted following months of talks with local businesses. Kingsmead Square is certainly an area set to become more popular.

JAZZ CAFE

The Jazz Cafe is a friendly independent family-run licensed cafe overlooking Kingsmead Square. They serve a wide variety of homemade dishes, fantastic English breakfasts, including the famous Jazz Café Big Breakfast, lunches from the Specials board, filled ciabattas and toasted sandwiches. Traditional tea fans could opt for toasted teacakes or scones. The menu is available all day, every day. They serve just drinks too! They don’t take bookings and they can get very busy.

Mon - Sat 8:30 - 17:00 Sun 10:30 - 16:00 www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk Tel 01225 329002

locally sourced where possible, to give our customers the most delicious oriental experience.

10am until late

bookings. 4 New Street, Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AF www.missionburrito.co.uk Tel 01225 442599

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Chinese food is one of the healthiest. At Peking we cook using a combination of fresh, simple ingredients cooked in very little oil, retaining essential nutrients, minerals and

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The Orangery Laser & Beauty Clinic is an independent salon in a corner of cosmopolitan Kingsmead Square. An oasis of calm with professional service and an extensive treatment list. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer care from a small friendly team of experienced Beauty Therapists and IPL Laser Technicians.

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Find exciting gentlyworn and new designer clothes and accessories in our unique shop in Kingsmead Square or online at graceandted.co.uk.

10 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB Tel 01225 461518

Mon - Sat 12:00 - 2:00pm 6:00pm - 11:00pm 01225 461750 www.pekingrestaurantbath.co.uk

KILTED CHEF

Kilted Chef provides a meal experience second to none using only the finest ingredients for each dish. Our warm and ambient dining facilities provide the perfect venue for a relaxed lunch or memorable dinner in the heart of Bath. Passion for excellence in both food quality and service has already provided a number of well received reviews on Twitter turn to visit!

To reserve a table, please call us on 01225 466 688 or email us at reservations@thekiltedchef.com

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Reworking of romance

he classic Shakespeare tale of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet is back and this time its the turn of Julian Fellowes, (creator of Downton Abbey), to bring the tragic love story into the 21st century for modern audiences to enjoy. The story is set to follow the traditional Italian backdrop in which it was written but this version has gone where no others have. Fellowes made the questionable decision not to follow other adaptations and get rid of

Shakespeare’s traditional dialogue, which has set critics tongues wagging and caused controversy prior to the films release. Despite this, the plot mirrors Shakespeare’s original, starting with Romeo (Douglas Booth) meeting Juliet (Hailee Steinfeld) at a ball and the pair instantly falling deeply in love. On the discovery of their relationship, the feuding families of the couple try to come between the lovers which results in many violent face offs between the Montagues and Capulets and ends in death and destruction on the broken streets of Verona.

But what they don’t know is that their actions are just the start to the unravelling of tragic events that will impact the lives of everyone caught up in the whirlwind romance. Judging by the trailer Fellwoes reworking of the tale is a million miles away from Baz Luhrmann’s flamboyant version released 16 years ago. With a £15million budget and all-star cast, which also includes Paul Giamatti, Stellan Skarsgard and Ed Westwick, this new variation is set to be a box office smash, adding to the ever growing list of successful adaptations of the romantic legend.

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BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Fake Britain (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Real Rescues (S,HD). 11.45 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Keeping Up Appearances (R,S). 3.15 Perfection (S,HD). 4.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 7.05 Real Rescues (R,S,HD). 7.50 Claimed and Shamed (R,S,HD). 8.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under (R,S). 9.05 Robert Peston Goes Shopping (R,S). 10.05 Plan It, Build It (R,S). 10.35 HARDtalk (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD). 11.30 BBC World News (S,HD). 12.00 Daily Politics (S). 1.00 Classic Mastermind (R,S). 1.30 Weakest Link (R,S). 2.15 Great British Menu (R,S,HD). 2.45 Floyd on Food (R,S,HD). 3.15 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 3.45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! (R,S). 4.15 Cagney and Lacey (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It!.

ITV

6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 1.55 ITV News Central (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 ITV Central Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. 5.00 The Chase (S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh.

Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs 7.00 According to Jim (HD). 7.25 Will & Grace 7.55 Frasier 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Four Rooms (HD). 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 River Cottage Every Day (HD). 1.05 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (HD). 1.15 Film: The Anderson Tapes (HD) (1971). ●●● 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.15 Police Interceptors (R,S). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.20 NCIS (R,S). 3.15 Film: Living with the Enemy (S) (2005). Thriller, starring Sarah Lancaster. ●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD). Ellen brings Mason, Imogen, Chris and Hudson in for questioning.

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6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 16/20. The family helps depressed country singer Lurleen Lumpkin. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Casey and Kyle come to blows over Tamara. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). The doctors bring the operation forward – but Dexter runs away. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 73/140. Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). A look ahead to the weekend’s action. 7.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation (R,S,HD). 8/8. Si King and Dave Myers reach Spain on the final leg of their journey in search of Europe’s finest baking.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Cameron is given a chance to escape. 7.30 Courage in the Crossfire: Tonight (S,HD).

7.00 News (S). 7.55 Sex Box (S). A couple talk to agony aunt and journalist Mariella Frostrup about what sex means to them. Part of the Campaign for Real Sex season.

7.00 Big, Bigger, Biggest (R,S). The development of the USS Pennsylvania. Followed by 5 News Update.

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8.00 Waterloo Road (S,HD). 6/30. Grantly returns to teaching but things do not go well. Stressedout Sue turns to tranquillisers, and Kacey’s first big fight arrives, only for Barry to ruin her dreams of glory.

8.00 Trust Me I’m a Doctor (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Michael Mosley and a team of doctors investigate the truth behind health stories, beginning by examining whether an hour’s extra sleep a day could have health benefits.

8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Debbie panics to learn Cameron has escaped. 8.30 Pat and Cabbage (S,HD). 6/6. Pat feels nervous about taking the next step with Michael. Last in the series.

8.00 Location, Location, Location (S,HD). 8/9. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer revisit their property-finding mission in Aberdeen earlier this year, which involved two couples who had relocated to the city for work.

8.00 The Railway: First Great Western (S,HD). Bruce Parkin steps off a train with his family to attend his retirement party after 52 years’ service, making him one of Europe’s longestserving drivers. Followed by 5 News at 9.

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9.00 Truckers (S,HD). 1/5. New series. Drama about the problems faced by the members of a haulage company, beginning with Malachi’s attempts to accept his marriage is over. Stephen Tompkinson stars.

9.00 Peaky Blinders (S,HD). 5/6. Thomas deals with an IRA chief out to avenge his cousin’s death, Campbell gets closer to finding the stolen guns and Grace has to decide where her loyalties lie.

9.00 Breathless (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Hospital drama set in early 1960s London, following the staff of a busy gynaecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal. Starring Jack Davenport.

9.00 Educating Yorkshire (S). 6/8. Exams are approaching at Thornhill Community Academy and everyone is feeling the pressure, from students to experienced staff and newly qualified teachers.

9.00 The Duchess, the Killer and Her Lover: Countdown to Murder (S,HD). 1/6. New series. Docu-drama examining some of Britain’s most notorious murders.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S); Weather. 10.35 Question Time (S,HD). 5/38. Political debate from Cambridge, where another panel answers questions from the audience.

10.00 Mock the Week (S,HD). 12/12. With Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons. Last in the series. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Followed by Weather.

10.00 My Tattoo Addiction (S). 3/3. A man talks about his attempts to conceal a tattoo from his girlfriend’s parents, and a woman reveals a painful reminder of her previous life as a man. Last in the series.

10.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (S,HD). 4/8. A Wall Street CEO is murdered. 10.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (R,S). 8/23. A severed head is discovered at a bowling alley.

11.35 This Week (S). Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo and Alan Johnson discuss political and parliamentary developments from the past seven days.

11.20 Dan Snow’s History of Congo (R,S,HD). The broadcaster examines the troubled history of the Central African country.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S). 10.30 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 10.40 Gone (S,HD) (2007). A British couple travelling around Australia befriend an American backpacker and let him accompany them on their trip across the Outback. However, as they venture farther from civilisation, their new travelling companion shows a dark side to his nature, using blackmail and mind games to drive them apart. Thriller, starring Shaun Evans. ●●

11.05 999: What’s Your Emergency? (R,S). 1/6. The documentary returns with a focus on the work of ambulance staff across the nation.

11.55 Inside Hollywood (R). Magazine show, with location reports and showbusiness news from behind the scenes in Tinseltown.

12.20 Holiday Weatherview (S). 12.25 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Malala: Shot for Going to School – Panorama (R,S). An interview with Malala Yousafzai, one year on from her shooting by the Taliban. 12.50 This Is BBC Two (S). 1.50 Live Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix – Practice One (S,HD). 3.40 This Is BBC Two (S). 3.55 BBC Learning Zone

12.15 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). Jessica investigates an intriguing case following the re-enactment of a witch trial in Cabot Cove. 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Courage in the Crossfire: Tonight (R,HD). 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S).

12.10 Random Acts (S). 12.15 Sex Box (R,S). 1.10 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic (R,S). 2.10 Inside Nature’s Giants: Kangaroo (R,S,HD). 3.05 Unreported World (R,S,HD). 3.30 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 4.25 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.20 SuperScrimpers (R,S). 5.25 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino. Viewers get the chance to take part in live interactive gaming, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 4.00 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 4.25 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.50 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).

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7.35 The A to Z of TV Gardening 8.00 Sign Zone: Meet the Monkeys: Natural World 9.00 Flog It! Trade Secrets 10.00 Question Time (R,S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD). 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Classic Mastermind 1.30 Weakest Link 2.15 Great British Menu (R,S,HD). 2.45 Floyd on Food (R,S,HD). 3.15 Are You Being Served? 3.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R,S). 4.15 Cagney and Lacey (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs 7.00 According to Jim (HD). 7.25 Will & Grace 7.55 Frasier 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Four Rooms (HD). 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 River Cottage Every Day (HD). 1.05 Film: The Bedford Incident (HD) (1965) ●●●● 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.15 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 The Mentalist (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: McBride: Dogged (S) (2007). Mystery, starring John Larroquette, Marta DuBois and Matt Lutz. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 17/20. Bart saves the life of a sickly calf. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Mercedes faces her moment of truth.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Pippa has a seizure at school. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). The police inform Debbie of Cameron’s whereabouts. 7.30 World Cup Qualifying Live (S,HD). England v Montenegro (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of both teams’ penultimate Group H encounter, held at Wembley Stadium, as the battle to reach the finals in Brazil intensifies. Roy Hodgson’s men currently sit on top of the table with a home match against fourthplaced Poland remaining, but they can ill-afford a slip-up this evening, as both the Montenegrins and Ukraine are just one point behind them. The reverse fixture saw England draw 1-1 in Podgorica, and another closely contested match is anticipated. With commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

7.00 News (S). 7.30 Unreported World (S). 2/8. Kidnapping rates in Venezuela. 7.55 Sex Box (S). A couple talk to Mariella Frostrup about what sex means to them.

7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012 (R,S,HD). Graham Hicks competes. With commentary by Paul Dickenson and Colin JL Bryce. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (S,HD). 3/13. Coulson and the team race against the clock to find a kidnapped scientist. Skye comes up with an idea to crack the case, but their plan is suddenly turned upside down.

8.00 The 8-Limbed Boy: Extraordinary People (R,S). The story of an Indian boy with four arms and four legs, having been born with an extra body growing out of his chest. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats (S). 2/9. Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show. 9.50 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (S). 7/18. The host is joined by X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, Jackass star Johnny Knoxville and stylist Gok Wan.

9.00 Hens Behaving Badly (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Documentary following groups of women as they celebrate their friends’ last nights as singletons with crazy and chaotic hen parties, beginning in Nottingham. Postponed from September 20.

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6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 74/140. Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). A look ahead to tomorrow’s live show. 7.00 Dig WW2 with Dan Snow (R,S,HD). 3/3. The historian travels to Lough Foyle. Last in the series.

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Chris Evans and Alex Jones. 7.30 Ronnie’s Animal Crackers (S,HD). The popularity of crossbreed or designer dogs. Followed by BBC News

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6.00 BBC News (S,HD). Followed by Weather 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather

8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Michael is stunned when Janine slaps him with an injunction warning him to keep away from Scarlett. 8.30 Miranda (R,S,HD). 4/6. Stevie and Miranda compete for the attention of new friend Tamara.

8.00 Mastermind (S,HD). 9/31. Specialist subjects include Dad’s Army and the French Revolution. 8.30 Gardeners’ World (S,HD). 26/31. Carol Klein visits Surrey in search of wild and cultivated heathers.

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9.00 Have I Got News for You (S,HD). 2/11. Comedy news quiz. 9.30 Citizen Khan (S,HD). 2/6. Mr Khan tries to get himself onto the mosque committee. Adil Ray, Shobu Kapoor and Adlyn Ross star.

9.00 Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar – Natural World (S,HD). Meerkat pups Squirt and Weeny belong to one of the most famous animal families on the planet and are also part of a 20-year animal behaviour study. 10.00 QI (S,HD). 6/18. Sandi Toksvig, Trevor Noah and Jason Manford join regular panellist Alan Davies as host Stephen Fry asks a range of unusual questions on the topic of killers. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD).

10.10 ITV News (S); Weather. 10.40 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 10.45 World Cup Qualifier Highlights (S,HD). England v Montenegro. With commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

10.50 Was It Something I Said? (S,HD). 1/8. Extended edition of the panel show, hosted by David Mitchell, in which team captains Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by guests Jimmy Carr and Charlie Higson.

10.00 Celebrity Wedding Planner (S,HD). 1/2. Pop singer Pete Burns and racing pundit John McCririck are put in charge of a couple’s big day, taking care of everything from the venue to the bride’s dress.

11.20 Bluestone 42 (S,HD). 1/8. New series. Comedy drama about a British bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan. 11.50 Presumed Innocent (S) (1990). Mystery thriller, starring Harrison Ford. ●●●●

11.00 Weather (S). 11.05 Later with Jools Holland (S,HD). 4/8. Extended edition. With Manic Street Preachers, Jake Bugg and Polica.

11.45 River Monsters (R,S,HD). 2/7. Extreme angler Jeremy Wade travels to the foothills of the Himalayas to investigate stories of deadly attacks by the maneating goonch catfish.

11.40 London Irish (R,S,HD). 3/6. The friends have been invited to a Halloween fancy-dress party and Niamh can barely contain her excitement as she has made Wizard of Oz costumes for everyone.

11.00 Piranha (S,HD) (2010). An underwater tremor unleashes a horde of carnivorous prehistoric fish on a seaside resort in the middle of spring break. Horror remake, starring Elisabeth Shue and Jerry O’Connell. ●●●

1.55 Weatherview (S). 2.00 BBC News (S,HD). 5.00 Live Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix – Qualifying (S,HD). Suzi Perry presents the battle for pole position ahead of the 15th round of the campaign (Starttime 6.00am), which is held at the Suzuka Circuit. Commentary by Ben Edwards and David Coulthard.

12.10 Close Up, Manic Street Preachers (R,S). Profile of the band. 1.00 Sign Zone: Question Time (R,S). Topical debate from Cambridge. 2.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 2.55 Live Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix – Practice Three (S,HD). Lee McKenzie presents the final practice session from Suzuka. 4.05 This Is BBC Two (S).

12.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Film: Columbo: Now You See Him (S) (1976). A stage magician kills a nightclub manager to cover up his past as a Nazi war criminal, but Columbo sees through his alibi. Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Jack Cassidy. ●●● 5.00 ITV Nightscreen (HD).

12.15 Film: Away We Go (S,HD) (2009). Comedy drama, starring John Krasinski. ●●● 1.50 Random Acts (S). 1.55 The Big C (S,HD). 2.20 The Ricky Gervais Show (R,S,HD). 2.50 2 Broke Girls (S,HD). 3.35 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 4.30 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.15 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). 5.25 Countdown (R,S,HD).

12.35 SuperCasino. Viewers get the chance to take part in live interactive gaming, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 4.00 Motorsport Mundial (HD). 4.25 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.50 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).

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6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.55 Film: Lady of Deceit (1947). ●●● 8.25 Film: Two-Way Stretch (1960). ●●●● 9.50 Sky at Night 10.10 Reel History of Britain 10.40 Life of Birds 11.30 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age (R,S). 12.00 A to Z of TV Cooking (S). 12.45 Talking Pictures (S). 1.35 Astaire and Rogers Sing the Great American Songbook (R,S). 2.05 Film: Carefree (S) (1938). ●●● 3.30 South Pacific (R,S,HD). 4.30 Urban Jungle 5.00 Flog It! (S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV 9.25 Saturday Cookbook (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.25 ITV News (S); Weather. 11.30 Surprise Surprise (R,S,HD). 12.35 The Dales (R,S,HD). 1.00 Doc Martin (R,S). 2.00 The X Factor (R,S,HD). 3.50 Film: Horrid Henry: The Movie (S,HD) (2011). Comedy based on the children’s books, with Theo Stevenson and Richard E Grant. ●● 5.35 ITV News Central (S). 5.45 ITV News (S); Weather.

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Channel 4

6.10 British GT (S). 6.35 FIM Superbike World Championship (S). 7.05 XTERRA England (S). 8.00 The Morning Line (S,HD). 9.00 The American Football Show (S). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 12.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.30 Undercover Boss USA (R,S). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S,HD). Live coverage from Newmarket and York. 4.10 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.10 Power Rangers: Megaforce (S,HD). 10.40 Slugterra (S,HD). 11.05 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 11.35 Animal Maternity (R,S,HD). 12.35 Film: Columbo: Dead Weight (S) (1971). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. ●●● 2.10 Film: Mosquito Squadron (S) (1968). Second World War drama, starring David McCallum. ●● 4.00 Film: Battle of Britain (S,HD) (1969). Second World War drama, starring Laurence Olivier. ●●●

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Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, 7pm

War Hero in My Family, 8pm

6.00 Robert Peston Goes Shopping (R,S,HD). 2/3. The BBC News business editor examines the shopping boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

6.00 New You’ve Been Framed! (S). 6.30 Fool Britannia (S,HD). 2/6. A pizza delivery driver gets embroiled in a hostage negotiation. 7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD). 2/11. With Anton Du Beke, Denise Van Outen, Diane Abbott and Matt Le Tissier. Presented by Bradley Walsh.

6.10 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). Radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth hosts the final dinner party in Shropshire. 6.40 News (S).

6.30 Lost Heroes of World War One (R,S). 1/5. Archived interviews telling the story of the conflict.

7.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (R,S,HD). 3/13. Coulson and the team race to find a kidnapped scientist.

7.00 WW1’s Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Archaeologists explore the battlefields near Messines in Belgium.

8.30 Atlantis (S,HD). 3/13. An argument with a nobleman sees Jason and his friends forced to face a deadly challenge – but as they pull together, dark forces conspire against them.

8.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 4/14. The men of Walmington-on-Sea’s Home Guard use up all their ammunition shooting at a passing aircraft, so Captain Mainwaring has to hold a court of inquiry. Comedy first aired in 1969, starring John Le Mesurier.

8.00 Grand Designs (R,S,HD). 6/11. Kevin McCloud follows a couple’s project to transform a 1960s forester’s lodge into a unique Japanese home, complete with a tatami room and sliding paper walls.

8.00 War Hero in My Family (R,S,HD). 1/6. Celebrities trace the stories of relatives who made sacrifices during times of war. Chris Tarrant and Lisa Faulkner learn about the heroes in their families. 8.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD).

9.15 The National Lottery Live (S,HD). Chris Evans reveals the results of the Lotto draw and the new special event draw 49-1. 9.25 Casualty (S,HD). A mother and daughter are at odds over a loved one’s treatment.

9.00 The 70s (R,S). 3/4. The years 1975 to 1977, which saw improved employment rights for women, the rise of punk rock, fighting on the football terraces and a bid to save car manufacturer British Leyland.

10.15 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 10.35 The Rolling Stones Return to Hyde Park: Sweet Summer Sun (S,HD). The veteran band’s London concerts, which took place in July. Followed by National Lottery Update.

10.00 The Sarah Millican Slightly Longer Television Programme (S,HD). 3/6. Extended edition. With guests David Harewood, Matthew Morrison and Diarmuid Gavin. 10.40 Glorious 39 (S,HD) (2009). An actress becomes suspicious of a friend’s suicide and uncovers a government plot to avert war with Germany at all costs. Steven Poliakoff’s period thriller, starring Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, David Tennant and Christopher Lee. ●●●●

10.15 The Jonathan Ross Show (S,HD). 1/10. New series. Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock talk about their new films, Captain Phillips and Gravity, and Cilla Black reflects on her 50-year career in showbiz. James Arthur performs.

9.00 The Adjustment Bureau (S,HD) (2011). Premiere. A politician is attracted to a dancer he meets at a pivotal moment in his life, but finds his every effort to get to know her is thwarted by a group of mysterious men. He realises these shadowy figures are manipulating him and moving him toward a predetermined fate, which he resolves to fight. Sci-fi thriller, starring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Terence Stamp, Anthony Mackie, John Slattery, Michael Kelly and Anthony Ruivivar. ●●●●

9.00 A Fistful of Dollars (S,HD) (1964). A mysterious gunslinger rides into a town on the Mexican border divided by two warring families. After killing the henchmen of one clan, he seems to have made it clear where his loyalties lie and is hired by their rivals. However, he is secretly planning to play them off against each other to his own advantage. Western, with Clint Eastwood making his first appearance as The Man with No Name alongside Gian Maria Volonte and Marianne Koch. ●●●●●

11.20 ITV News (S); Weather. 11.35 The Eiger Sanction (S) (1975). An assassin-turned-academic is blackmailed into returning to his old career to eliminate a spy. Adventure, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. ●●

11.05 The Hole (S,HD) (2009). Premiere. Three kids discover a mysterious hole in a basement, which leads to a strange world where they must face their worst fears. Horror, with Chris Massoglia. ●●●●

11.05 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (R,S). 9/23. Henry’s birthday celebrations take an unusual turn. Crime drama, starring Jon Wellner.

12.45 Film: X The Unknown (S) (1956). A scientist pursues a strange creature from the Earth’s core that feeds on radiation and melts the flesh off its victims. Hammer sci-fi horror, with Dean Jagger and Edward Chapman. ●●● 2.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

1.45 Jackpot247 Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD).

12.55 Film: 13 Assassins (HD) (2010). A ruthless feudal lord rises to power in 19th-century Japan, so 13 samurai warriors are recruited to assassinate him. Action adventure, starring Koji Yakusho and Takayuki Yamada. In Japanese. ●●●● 3.00 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). 5.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 SuperCasino 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.25 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.10 Hana’s Helpline (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Hana’s Helpline (R,S).

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6.30 Strictly Come Dancing (S,HD). Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host as Strictly celebrates romance, with the couples performing their routines to some of the greatest love songs of all time. Will they prove they are a perfect match on the dance floor and manage to woo the judging panel of Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell?

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7.00 Count Arthur Strong (R,S,HD). 5/6. Michael is bitten by a dog. 7.30 Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar – Natural World (R,S,HD).

8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 13/22. The chance for the final 12 to shine has arrived as they take to the stage in the first live studio round, hoping to prove to the panel and the nation they have what it takes to be pop stars. With the contestants tackling hits from the 1980s, major confrontations and fierce differences of opinion are inevitable as the judges critique each performance and support the acts in their categories. The results are tomorrow at 8pm.

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BBC1

6.00 Live Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix (S,HD). 9.15 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD). 10.15 Sunday Morning Live 2013 (S,HD). 11.15 Sunday Politics (S). 12.30 Escape to the Country (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD). 1.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 2.00 Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix Replay (S,HD). 4.00 Points of View (S,HD). 4.15 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 4.50 The Great British Year (R,S,HD). 5.50 Regional News (S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

Sunday

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Film: Great Day (S) (1945). Drama, starring Flora Robson. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 7.25 Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; World (R,S,HD). 7.55 The Beechgrove Garden (S). 8.25 Live MotoGP (S,HD). The Malaysian Grand Prix (Start-time 9.00am). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.30 What to Eat Now (R,S). 12.00 What to Eat Now (R,S). 12.30 MotoGP (S,HD). 2.05 EastEnders (S,HD). 4.00 The House That ÂŁ100K Built (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (S,HD).

ITV

6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 Ade in Britain (R,S,HD). 10.30 Film: Columbo: Negative Reaction (S) (1974). Crime drama, with Peter Falk, Dick Van Dyke, Don Gordon and Antoinette Bower. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 12.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 12.40 Inside the National Trust (S,HD). 1.45 The X Factor (R,S). 4.00 Fool Britannia (R,S,HD). 4.25 Big Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Star (R,S,HD). 5.30 Downton Abbey (R,S,HD). The Crawleys throw an extravagant party.

Channel 4

6.00 The Treacle People (R,S). 6.10 The Hoobs (R,S). 6.35 The American Football Show (R,S). 7.30 The Hever Castle Triathlon (S). 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 1.30 The Simpsons (R,S). 2.30 Film: Mighty Joe Young (S,HD) (1998). â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 4.40 Film: Furry Vengeance (S,HD) (2010). Family comedy, starring Brendan Fraser. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai (R,S,HD). 10.30 Slugterra (S,HD). 11.00 Jungle Babies: Tarsier Tails (R,S,HD). 11.30 Film: Superman II (S,HD) (1980). â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 1.55 Film: Mannequin (S,HD) (1987). â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 3.40 Film: Hercules (S,HD) (1997). Disney animated adventure, with the voice of Tate Donovan. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 5.35 Film: Superman III (S,HD) (1983). Comicbook adventure sequel, starring Christopher Reeve. Edited for language. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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6.20 Countryfile (S,HD). John Craven harvests wild fruit in Somerset and presents archive items. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

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7.20 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S,HD). Two more couples perform in the danceoff, and Andrea Bocelli sings.

6.00 Great British Railway Journeys (R,S,HD). 17/25. 6.30 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 8/16. The quarterfinalists use non-traditional flours to make signature loaves. 7.30 The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek (S,HD). 3/6. Ventriloquist Bob causes heartbreak for his puppet. Comedy sketches starring Graeme Rooney (the Ginge).

7.00 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. David receives the results of Lilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DNA test, and Steve tells Michelle he has bought the Rovers.

7.00 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weirdest Weather (R,S,HD). 3/3. Strange waterrelated climatic events. Last in the series.

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8.00 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 9/26. The experts visit Towneley Hall near Burnley in Lancashire, where items include a curious collection of handbags and a centuries-old ring bought at a car-boot sale.

8.00 How to Build: A Super Car (R,S,HD). 2/3. How the McLaren racing team used Formula One technology to design and construct the MP4-12C road car. Featuring contributions by Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

8.00 The X Factor Results (S,HD). 13/22. Dermot Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary reveals the names of the acts who are safe, and the two least popular have to sing for survival, before one of them leaves. Cher and Ellie Goulding perform live.

8.00 Kevin McCloudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Man Made Home (S). 4/4. With the main structure in place, Kevin looks to add a few final touches to his coastal retreat, installing a solar-powered shower and a floating beach bar. Last in the series.

8.00 The Da Vinci Code: The True Story (R,S,HD). 2/5. Exploring the claims made in Dan Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Da Vinci Code, including an intimate relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene and the final resting place of the Holy Grail.

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9.00 By Any Means (S,HD). 4/6. The team tries to prove the guilt of a couple who have been cleared of stealing ÂŁ3million from their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity fund, but a journalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own digging puts the case at risk.

9.00 The Ottomans: Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muslim Emperors (S,HD). 2/3. Rageh Omaar compares the golden age of Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century with the troubled reign of Abdul Hamid II in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

9.00 Downton Abbey (S,HD). 4/8. In the aftermath of the eventful party, Mary is forced to answer a pressing question about her future. Meanwhile, Carson reveals surprisingly intimate details about his former life.

9.00 Homeland (S,HD). 2/12. Saul tries to track down those responsible for the attack on Langley and recruits an unlikely expert to follow the money trail, while Carrie learns who she can really trust.

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10.00 Regional News (S,HD). 10.25 Armageddon (S,HD) (1998). Nasa discovers an asteroid the size of Texas is on a collision course with Earth, so a drilling expert is recruited to train a team of misfits to transport a nuclear device into outer space to destroy it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but having had no experience of space travel, the reluctant astronauts find themselves seriously out of their depth. Sci-fi thriller, with Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Billy Bob Thornton and Steve Buscemi. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

10.00 The Wrong Mans (R,S,HD). 3/6. Sam and Phil go on the run. Comedy thriller, starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. 10.30 QI XL (S,HD). 6/16. Extended edition. With Sandi Toksvig, Trevor Noah and Jason Manford.

10.00 Was It Something I Said? (S,HD). 2/8. Panel show, with guests Ed Byrne and Gabby Logan. 10.35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (R,S). 7/18. With Nicole Scherzinger, Johnny Knoxville and Gok Wan.

11.15 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (R,S,HD). 3/13. Peter Andre hosts, with Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic, Charles Cave and Tony Law. 11.45 Mock the Week (R,S,HD). 12/12.

10.05 ITV News (S); Weather. 10.20 Senna (S,HD) (2010). Premiere. Documentary about the life of Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, examining his achievements on the track over a 10-year period that saw him crowned world champion three times, until his death in a crash during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Featuring previously unseen footage from the F1 archives and contributions from fellow racing stars including Alain Prost and Jackie Stewart. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

9.00 Angels & Demons (S,HD) (2009). Premiere. Academic adventurer Robert Langdon is called in by the Vatican to deal with a crisis. The Pope has died and the four cardinals in line to be his successor have all been abducted by a mysterious sect that is threatening to murder them. As he searches for the kidnapped clerics, Langdon discovers the cult has an even more horrific plan in mind. Thriller sequel to The Da Vinci Code, with Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

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11.40 Gogglebox (R,S). 3/13. Some of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most opinionated and avid viewers comment on recent programmes, including Sex Box, The X Factor and Educating Yorkshire.

11.45 Vantage Point (S,HD) (2008). The aftermath of an assassination attempt against the US president is followed from several different perspectives. Thriller, starring Dennis Quaid. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;?

12.45 Weatherview (S). 12.50 BBC News (S,HD).

12.15 Film: Awaydays (S) (2009). A disaffected man turns to football hooliganism as a release for his pent-up aggression. Drama set in the 1980s based on Kevin Sampsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novel, with Nicky Bell and Stephen Graham. â&#x2014;?â&#x2014;? 1.55 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). 2.50 Sign Zone: Holby City (R,S). 3.50 This Is BBC Two (S).

12.20 The Store 2.25 British Superbike Championship Highlights (S,HD). The 11th and penultimate round of the season from Silverstone. 3.15 Motorsport UK (HD). Highlights from Rockingham. 4.05 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.

12.25 Paddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV Guide (R,S,HD). Paddy McGuinness takes a comic look at love and romance. 1.10 American Football Live (S,HD). Dallas Cowboys v Washington Redskins (kick-off 1.30am). 4.45 British GT (R,S). 5.15 Countdown (R,S,HD). With Michaela Strachan. 5.55 River Cottage Bites (R,S,HD).

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Monday

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6.00 Breakfast 9.15 Fake Britain (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Real Rescues (S,HD). 11.45 Britain’s Empty Homes (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Keeping Up Appearances 2.45 Keeping Up Appearances 3.15 Perfection (S,HD). 4.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Homes Under the Hammer 7.05 Real Rescues 7.50 Claimed and Shamed 8.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under 9.05 Watchdog (R,S). 10.05 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain 10.35 Click 11.00 BBC News (S,HD). 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Classic Mastermind (R,S). 1.30 Weakest Link (R,S). 2.15 Great British Menu (R,S,HD). 2.45 Floyd on Food (R,S,HD). 3.15 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 3.45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! (R,S). 4.15 Cagney & Lacey (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

ITV

6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S,HD). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 1.55 ITV News Central (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show (S,HD). 3.59 ITV Central Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. 5.00 The Chase (S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh.

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Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs 7.05 According to Jim (HD). 7.30 Will & Grace 7.55 Frasier 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Four Rooms (HD). 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking 12.35 River Cottage Bites (HD). 12.50 Film: Shane (1953). ●●●●● 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.15 Beat the Ancestors (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.20 Castle (R,S,HD). 3.15 Film: Torn Apart (S) (2004). Thriller, starring Tia Carrere, Dale Midkiff and Richard Burgi. Edited for violence. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD). Paul learns Jack is dying.

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Emmerdale, 7pm

Dogs: Their Secret Lives, 8pm

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6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather. 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather.

6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 18/20. Lisa makes a revealing documentary about life with her family for a school project. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD).

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Bianca tells Heath she is postponing the wedding. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. 7.30 Regional Programme (S). Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 75/140. Quiz show. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). Zoe Ball chats to the second couple to be eliminated. 7.00 Rick Stein’s India (R,S,HD). 1/6. The chef explores the country’s food, beginning by looking at the cuisine found in Kolkata and Chennai.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Debbie fears the worst when Sarah goes missing. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). A suspicious Kylie confronts Tina about David.

7.00 News (S). 7.55 Sex Box (S,HD). 5/6.

7.00 Beat the Ancestors (S,HD). Dick Strawbridge challenges a team of engineers to re-create a crane from the Gothic era. Followed by 5 News Update.

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8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Jack throws a flat-warming party for Ronnie. 8.30 Britain’s New Banking Scandal – Panorama (S,HD). Adam Shaw investigates the mis-selling of interest-rate swaps.

8.00 University Challenge (S,HD). 14/37. Aberystwyth takes on Bangor. 8.30 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food (S,HD). 4/6. Classic pub fare, including Caesar salad, fish and chips and pork scratchings.

8.00 Countrywise (S,HD). 7/8. The team continues to explore the UK’s countryside and meet the people who make it special. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie discovers Lily’s DNA results and goes to see Nick for answers.

8.00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives (S). Using hidden cameras and a ground-breaking new scientific study, this documentary reveals what dogs get up to when their owners are not at home.

8.00 The Gadget Show (S,HD). New series. Rachel Riley and Jason Bradbury try out the Google Glass wearable computer and Fun Lovin’ Criminals frontman Huey Morgan tests a range of internet radios. Followed by 5 News at 9.

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9.00 Crimewatch (S). Kirsty Young presents the latest in the search for Madeleine McCann, with a reconstruction revealing what the new British investigation has discovered about her disappearance.

9.00 Stephen Fry: Out There (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. The broadcaster travels to various parts of the world to learn about the lives of gay people, beginning by talking to Elton John and David Furnish.

9.00 Doc Martin (S,HD). 7/8. The doctor becomes convinced that something is wrong with him following a conversation with his mother, and Louisa’s attempts at getting him to open up about the loss of his father prove futile.

9.00 999: What’s Your Emergency? (S,HD). 2/6. Paramedics attend alcoholrelated incidents involving a man who has become incontinent through excessive drinking.

9.00 On Benefits & Proud (S,HD). People living off the state who are not currently seeking employment, including a mother-of-11 whose receives benefits equivalent to three times the typical UK family income.

10.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (S,HD). 4/13. Sara Cox hosts, with Iggy Azalea, Eliza Doolittle, Jake Humphrey and Matt Richardson. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Followed by Weather.

10.00 ITV News at Ten (S). 10.30 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 10.35 The Agenda (S,HD). 2/8. Tom Bradby presents a discussion on the week’s talking points.

10.00 Diary of a Teenage Virgin (S). Young people provide a candid insight into how it feels to be a virgin at a time when social networking and easily accessible pornography have transformed the sexual landscape.

10.00 Under the Dome (S,HD). 9/13. Big Jim asks the townsfolk to hand in their weapons after Ted Utley accidentally shoots his neighbour while trying to scare off a drug addict, who reveals he got the narcotic from the late Reverend Coggins.

11.30 Citizen Khan (R,S,HD). 2/6. Mr Khan is eager to get himself onto the mosque committee, but when he visits the manager to enrol his mother-in-law on an activity course, things do not go as planned.

11.20 The Ottomans: Europe’s Muslim Emperors (R,S,HD). 2/3. Rageh Omaar compares the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent and Abdul Hamid II.

11.05 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Gordon Brown Special (R,S). In a one-hour interview filmed during his time as Prime Minister, Piers tries to get to the heart of what makes Gordon Brown tick.

11.05 Educating Yorkshire (R,S). 6/8. Exams are approaching at Thornhill Community Academy and everyone is feeling the pressure, from students to experienced staff and newly qualified teachers.

11.00 Constantine (S) (2005). An exorcist with the ability to see evil spirits engages in a battle to save the world and his own soul. Supernatural thriller, with Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz and Tilda Swinton. ●●●

12.00 The Graham Norton Show (R,S,HD). Graham chats to Hollywood star Harrison Ford about his new movie Ender’s Game, Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch and comedian Jack Whitehall. Music and chat from James Blunt. 12.45 Weatherview (S). 12.50 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: The Culture Show at Edinburgh: Leonardo da Vinci – The Anatomist (R,S). A new exhibition of the artist’s anatomical drawings. 12.50 Sign Zone: The Story of the Jews (R,S). The struggle of medieval Jews to preserve their identity. 1.50 This Is BBC Two (S). 4.00 BBC Learning Zone

12.05 Jackpot247 Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.00 Champions League Weekly (S,HD). 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S).

12.05 First Time Farmers (R,S,HD). Young people determined to get into the farming business. 1.00 Random Acts (S). 1.05 Film: Diamond Queen (1940). Drama, starring Fearless Nadia. ●●● 3.25 Nashville (S,HD). 4.05 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.00 Countdown (R,S,HD). 5.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard (R,S,HD).

1.10 SuperCasino Viewers get the chance to take part in live interactive gaming, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.55 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 4.20 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Divine Designs (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).

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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Fake Britain (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Real Rescues (S,HD). 11.45 Britain’s Empty Homes (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Keeping Up Appearances 3.15 Perfection (S,HD). 4.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

FILM RATINGS

Tuesday

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BBC2

6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Homes Under the Hammer 7.05 Real Rescues (R,S,HD). 7.50 Britain’s Empty Homes (R,S). 8.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under 9.05 Ultimate Swarms 10.05 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Classic Mastermind (R,S). 1.30 Weakest Link 2.15 Great British Menu (R,S,HD). 2.45 Floyd on Fish (R,S,HD). 3.15 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 3.45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! (R,S). 4.15 Cagney & Lacey (R,S,HD). 5.00 Flog It! (R,S).

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Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs 7.00 According to Jim (HD). 7.30 Will & Grace 7.55 Frasier 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Four Rooms (HD). 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking 12.35 River Cottage Bites (HD). 12.50 Film: Earthquake (HD) (1974). ●●●● 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S,HD). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.15 Animal Maternity (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R,S,HD). 3.10 Film: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (S) (1997). Mystery, starring Meredith Baxter. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD). Toadie is arrested.

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6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Zac apologises to Bianca. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Cameron heads to the Woolpack armed with Zak’s shotgun. 7.30 Live International Football (S,HD). England v Poland (Kickoff 8.00pm). Coverage of the concluding Group H World Cup qualifier from Wembley Stadium, where England’s hopes of making it to Brazil could be decided. Roy Hodgson’s men may need to produce a better performance than they gave in the reverse fixture at Warsaw’s National Stadium last October, which finished in a 1-1 draw. Presented by Adrian Chiles, with commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend, and analysis from Roy Keane, Terry Butcher and Lee Dixon.

7.00 News (S). 7.55 Sex Box (S,HD). 6/6.

7.00 Jungle Babies: Tarsier Tails (S,HD). 2/25. 7.30 The Dog Rescuers (S,HD). Two Norwich RSPCA officers rescue a dog trapped on a small island. Followed by 5 News Update.

8.00 Double Your House for Half the Money (S,HD). 9/10. Sarah Beeny meets a Hertfordshire couple who plan to add three bedrooms to their tiny home, and follows a project in south London to dig out a basement.

8.00 CSI: Vegas Meets New York – Part One (R,S,HD). Mac Taylor travels to Nevada to surprise his girlfriend, but discovers she is missing and asks his Las Vegas colleagues for help. First of a two-part crossover episode. Followed by 5 News at 9.

9.00 Masters of Sex (S,HD). 2/12. The sexual response study is banned from the hospital, so Masters is forced to move it to a brothel, but soon receives unwelcome visitors. Drama set in the 1950s, starring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan.

9.00 CSI: Vegas Meets New York – Part Two (R,S,HD). 15/17. DB Russell heads to New York to help Mac search for his kidnapped girlfriend Christine. Conclusion of the two-part CSI crossover, starring Gary Sinise and Ted Danson.

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6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 19/20. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Sinead’s mistake has devastating consequences at the council flat.

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6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.

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6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 76/140. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). Zoe Ball is joined by the couple who narrowly avoided elimination on Sunday. 7.00 Rick Stein’s India (R,S,HD). 2/6. The chef learns about the Parsee contribution to Indian cuisine.

7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Jack and Ronnie are reminded of the life they could have had. Followed by BBC News. 8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 1/52. Malick struggles to accept he is now a patient, Elliot realises his new protegee Zosia is going to be a handful, and Sacha comes clean to Chrissie about his secret kiss with Mo.

8.00 The Great British Bake Off (S,HD). 9/16. The four semifinalists face three French challenges, beginning by preparing three types of savoury canapes in just twoand-a-half hours. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins present.

9.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build (S,HD). Nick Knowles enlists local tradespeople in Maidstone, Kent, to help adapt the home of Mo Morris, a former Royal Engineer and paratrooper who struggles to walk unaided.

9.00 The Wrong Mans (S,HD). 4/6. Sam and Phil stumble upon an assassination plot. Comedy thriller, starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. 9.30 The Sarah Millican Television Programme (S,HD). 4/6.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 The Prison Restaurant (R,S,HD). Behind the scenes at a Surrey restaurant staffed by convicted criminals. Narrated by Idris Elba. 11.25 The Girl in the Park (S) (2007). A grieving woman becomes convinced an 18-year-old conwoman is her daughter, who went missing 15 years previously in Central Park. Drama, with Sigourney Weaver. ●●●

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10.00 Later Live – with Jools Holland (S,HD). 5/8. With John Newman, MGMT, Lloyd Cole, Passenger and Buika. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Followed by Weather.

10.25 ITV News (S); Weather. 10.50 ITV News Central (S); Weather.

10.10 London Irish (S). 4/6. Conor introduces the gang to his new Mexican wife, who does not speak a word of English. 10.40 8 Out of 10 Cats (R,S). 2/9. With Richard Hammond, Carol Vorderman, Paul Foot and Matt Forde.

10.00 Castle (S,HD). 4/24. A mathematical genius is killed with a 200-year-old bullet. Crime drama, starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. 10.55 Body of Proof (R,S,HD). 4/9. Megan is filmed while working on a gruesome case.

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6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather. 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather.

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Holby City, 8pm

11.20 Stephen Fry: Out There (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. The broadcaster travels to various parts of the world to learn about the lives of gay people, beginning by talking to Elton John and David Furnish.

11.00 International Football Highlights (S,HD). England v Poland. Highlights of the Group H World Cup qualifier from Wembley Stadium, where both sides played their final match of the campaign.

11.30 The Simpsons (R,S). 2/22. Bart goes on the run. With the voice of Kelsey Grammer. 11.55 The Simpsons (R,S). 12/22. Bart gets a job working for Krusty. With the guest voice of Conan O’Brien.

11.55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (R,S,HD). 6/16. A man involved in a bank heist is killed six months later in a deliberate explosion, and Nichols and Wheeler discover that one of his partners faked his own death.

1.10 Weatherview (S). 1.15 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: Mum and Dad Are Splitting Up (R,S). Olly Lambert’s film examines five young people’s experiences of their parents’ divorces and separations, with both the children and the adults talking about how they were affected. 1.20 This Is BBC Two (S). 3.50 BBC Learning Zone (S,HD).

12.00 Jackpot247. Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.00 Loose Women (R,HD). Topical debate from a female perspective. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S).

12.25 Random Acts (S). 12.30 Poker (S). 1.30 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S). 1.55 Beach Volleyball (S). 2.50 FIM Superbike World Championship (R,S). 3.20 XTERRA England (R,S). 4.15 The Hever Castle Triathlon (R,S). 5.10 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind (R,S). 5.15 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.40 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours (R,S). A homeless man is murdered. 1.10 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.55 Nick’s Quest (R,S). Mountain gorillas in Uganda. 4.20 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Divine Designs (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).

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Wednesday

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Fake Britain (R,S). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S). 11.00 Real Rescues (S,HD). 11.45 Britain’s Empty Homes (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 Keeping Up Appearances (R,S). 2.45 Keeping Up Appearances (R,S). 3.15 Perfection (S,HD). 4.00 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).

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BBC2

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 7.00 Real Rescues (R,S,HD). 7.45 Britain’s Empty Homes (R,S). 8.15 Sign Zone 11.00 BBC News (S,HD). 11.30 Daily Politics (S). 1.00 Classic Mastermind (R,S). 1.30 Weakest Link (R,S). 2.15 Great British Menu (R,S,HD). 2.45 Floyd on Fish (R,S,HD). 3.15 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 3.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R,S). 4.20 Cagney & Lacey (R,S,HD). 5.05 Flog It! (R,S). From Hove in Sussex.

ITV

Channel 4

6.10 The Hoobs. 7.00 According to Jim (HD). 7.30 Will & Grace. 7.55 Frasier. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Four Rooms (HD). 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away (HD). 12.00 News. 12.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. 12.35 River Cottage Bites (HD). 12.45 Film: Chariots of Fire (HD) (1981). ●●●●● 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me (HD).

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.10 Cowboy Builders (R,S). 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.15 The Railway: First Great Western (R,S,HD). 1.15 Home and Away (S,HD). 1.45 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.15 CSI: NY (R,S). 3.05 Film: The Long Shot (S) (2004). Drama, starring Julie Benz, Marsha Mason, Paul Le Mat and Gage Golightly. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).

The Culture Show … 10pm

Coronation Street, 8pm

My Tattoo Addiction, 10.45pm

Wentworth Prison, 10pm

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6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather. 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather.

6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.

6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 20/20. Lisa gets her own TV show. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). The villagers try to rescue the survivors of the explosion at the flats.

6.00 Home and Away (R,S,HD). Brax finds out Heath had a onenight stand. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).

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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests. Followed by BBC News.

6.00 Eggheads (S,HD). 77/140. Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). Ian Waite analyses the couples’ training. 7.00 Rick Stein’s India (R,S,HD). 3/6. The chef learns about temple cooking in the southern town of Madurai.

7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Tensions rise at the Woolpack and a shot is fired.

7.00 News (S).

7.00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge (R,S,HD).The actor heads to Canada. Followed by 5 News Update.

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8.00 Watchdog (S,HD). 5/8. Anne Robinson, Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins present the consumer investigation show, inviting senior representatives from major energy companies to answer viewers’ questions on why prices look set to rise again.

8.00 The House That £100K Built (S,HD). 5/6. Kieran Long and Piers Taylor follow the progress of a couple who have bought a plot in an eco community in west Wales to build their own home and live a self-sufficient lifestyle.

8.00 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Kylie realises David knows that she slept with Nick, putting Lily’s christening in jeopardy. Hayley visits a clairvoyant, and Dennis is rocked by a tax bill.

8.00 River Cottage to the Core (S). 1/4. New series. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall uses fruit in a wide range of dishes and drinks, including roast pork with gooseberries, and aromatic mojitos with blackberry leaves.

8.00 Animal Maternity (S,HD). A rare Sumatran tiger is under round-the-clock surveillance as her due date approaches, and a joey has to be hand-reared after being rejected by its mother. Followed by 5 News at 9.

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9.00 The Great British Year (S,HD). 3/4. Wildlife throughout summer, when hunters time their arrival from Africa to feast on flying insects, falcons chase dragonflies, and sea urchins protect themselves from UV rays.

9.00 Stephen Fry: Out There (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. The broadcaster learns about a backlash against the gay community in Brazil and the erosion of equality in Russia, but finds a more positive outlook in India.

9.00 The One and Only Cilla Black (S,HD). Paul O’Grady hosts an evening celebrating the showbiz legend’s 50-year career, featuring a Blind Date revival and performances by Alison Moyet, Katie Melua and Cilla herself.

9.00 Grand Designs (S,HD). 7/11. Kevin McCloud follows a London couple’s project to transform an inefficient and uninspiring 1950s house into a sleek, modernist masterpiece.

9.00 When Gastric Bands Go Wrong (S,HD). The stories of three people who suffered the consequences when their weight-loss surgery did not go to plan, including a man left with more than 5st of excess skin. Part of Supersized Season.

10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 Father Figure (S,HD). 5/6. Tom decides to hide all the family’s gadgets. Comedy, starring Jason Byrne.

10.00 The Culture Show: A Night at the London Film Festival (S,HD). 17/32. Real-life stories that have inspired movies and documentaries showing at the event. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Followed by Weather.

10.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 10.55 ITV News Central (S); Weather.

10.00 Gogglebox (S). 4/13. Weekly TV review programme. 10.45 My Tattoo Addiction (R,S). 3/3. A woman gets her first tattoo to celebrate the most important person in her life. Last in the series.

10.00 Wentworth Prison (S,HD). 8/10. The guards carry out regular cell searches and observe the women closely as they wait for reprisals, while Jacs decides to make a final move to deal with Bea once and for all.

11.05 Room 101 – Extra Storage (R,S,HD). 7/8. With Larry Lamb, David O’Doherty and Lauren Laverne. 11.45 No Way Out (S) (1987). Political thriller, starring Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman. ●●●●

11.20 David Attenborough’s Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates (R,S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. The naturalist explores the evolution of vertebrates.

11.05 Exposure: Britain’s Booming Cannabis Business (S,HD). 3/8. Conor Woodman meets marijuana growers and dealers around Britain.

11.35 Don’t Blame Facebook (R,S,HD). Documentary looking at a selection of people from across the UK who ended up in trouble when they underestimated the power and reach of social media websites.

11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (R,S). 10/23. A murder is linked to a gun store shoot-out. Crime drama, starring Laurence Fishburne. 11.55 Inside Hollywood. Magazine show.

1.35 Weatherview (S). 1.40 BBC News (S,HD).

12.20 Sign Zone: See Hear (R,S,HD). A look at some of the latest film releases, including Dummy Jim - the story of a deaf cyclist in the 1950s. With voiceover. 12.50 Sign Zone: Saving Syria’s Children – Panorama (R,S). The impact of the civil war on children. 1.35 This Is BBC Two (S). 4.00 BBC Learning Zone

12.05 Jackpot247. Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team.3.00 British Touring Car Championship (HD). 4.10 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S).

12.35 Random Acts (S). Short creative films. 12.40 Film: Devdas (1936). Musical drama, starring KL Saigal and Jamuna. ●●●● 2.50 Film: The Red Pony (S) (1949). Drama, starring Robert Mitchum and Myrna Loy. ●● 4.20 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD). Financial tips for students. 5.15 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).

12.00 The Big Game (S,HD). Highlights of a recent poker tournament from around the world, as a table of card-sharps aimed to scoop the big-money first prize. 12.55 SuperCasino. 3.55 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 4.20 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). 5.10 Divine Designs (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).

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