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Wednesday 02 December

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06:10 Planet Cook

The creative cookery adventure series for children in which a team of cadets led by Captain Cook and his sidekick Bouma the Yeti devise a daily Taste Transmission recipe.

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06:30 Yo Gabba Gabba

Yo Gabba Gabba features DJ Lance Rock who brings toy monsters Muno, Foofa, Brobee and Toodee and robot Plex to life in a magical mystery land where it's cool to say sorry and try new foods.

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07:00 Freshly Squeezed

Nick Grimshaw and Jameela Jamil present the daily dose of celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes exclusives, music videos and live performances.

07:30 Everybody Loves Raymond

The Gift: Ray buys his dad an expensive aquarium like the one in the Chinese restaurant for his 65th birthday. At first Frank loves it, but then one fish dies.

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07:55 Frasier

The Innkeepers: When Frasier learns one of Seattle's most famous restaurants is about to close, he visits to say goodbye and in a moment of madness offers to buy it.

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08:30 Frasier

Dark Victory: After counselling his family and friends when all he wants is a little peace, Frasier comes to realise that sometimes you have to put others first.

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09:00 Will & Grace

Acting Out: When a scene in a sitcom is pulled because it features two gay men kissing, Will and Jack appear on the Today show to protest at the network's decision.

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09:30 Friends

The One with Joey's New Brain: When Joey's "Days of Our Lives" character is given a larger role on the show, his temperamental co-star (Susan Sarandon) is not happy.

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10:00 Friends

The One with the Truth About London: Monica and Chandler fondly recall how their relationship changed during their London trip, and Monica shares a startling revelation.

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10:30 The Big Bang Theory

The Bat Jar Conjecture: Sheldon is ousted from the gang's bowling squad, so he decides to prove his superiority by forming his own team.

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11:00 Ugly Betty

Kissed Off: Betty is having mixed feelings about leaving her flat and moving back home, not helped by a lingering kiss with hunky neighbour Jesse.

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12:00 News at Noon

Includes business news, sport and weather.

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12:30 Rescue Remedies

Dr Phil Hammond examines 'cures' from around the world, and through the ages, for common ailments. This programme looks at hair loss.

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12:40 Wife Swap USA

A prim mum, whose sons are banned from dating and sing in a family band, trades places with a liberal mum who supports her son's rap career and allows his girlfriend to live with them.

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13:35 Above Us the Waves

(1955) In a fact-based story, John Mills leads a group of mini-submarines on a daring World War II raid to sink the German battleship Tirpitz, holed up in an impregnable Norwegian fjord.

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15:25 Countdown

Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley host the show in which contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.

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16:10 Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds asks the all-important question as contestants do battle with the Banker in their quest to leave the Dream Factory with £250,000.

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17:00 The Paul O'Grady Show

Paul O'Grady entertains with a feast of teatime treats, plenty of surprises and lots of celebrity guests including Patsy Kensit, Colin Morgan and Bradley James from Merlin.

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18:00 The Simpsons

Stark Raving Dad: Homer is committed to the New Bedlam Rest Home for the Emotionally Interesting, where he befriends a big white 'Michael Jackson'.

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18:30 Hollyoaks

It's Zoe's big day in court as she finally gets the chance to give evidence before the jury retire to consider their verdict. Meanwhile, Charlotte is tormented by Lydia's revelation.

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19:00 Channel 4 News

Includes sport and weather.

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19:55 3 Minute Wonder

Turner Prize: The Artists 2009: The third of four short illuminating films, made in collaboration with this year's finalists, Enrico David, Roger Hiorns, Lucy Skaer and Richard Wright.

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20:00 The Family

With a wedding on the horizon and a baby on the way, the family is feeling the pressure. As the storm brews will news about the baby clear the air and heal the rift in the family?

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21:00 The Queen

Barbara Flynn plays the Queen in 1992: her annus horribilis, when Windsor Castle burned, the tabloids declared open season on the royals, and Andrew Morton released his Diana biography.

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22:00 True Blood

Plaisir D'amour: Bill breaks a vampire taboo by protecting Sookie and is faced with the consequences; Jason and Amy abduct a vampire to harvest his blood and more tragedy awaits Sookie.

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23:15 Cast Offs

Wedding days should be filled with romance and hope. The trouble is Gabby (Sophie Woolley) is marrying Del (Chris Curran), a man who isn't romantic and is sort of hopeless.

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00:20 4Music: 360 Sessions

A brand new series taking an in-depth look at a number of music artists in their unique working environment. This week's featured artist is David Gray.

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00:50 4Music: 4Play: Richard Hawley

Exclusive performance and chat from Sheffield singer-songwriter Richard Hawley.

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01:05 4Music: The World's Greatest...

...Pop Star: The Final: Edith Bowman announces the winner of The World's Greatest Pop Star title in front of the T4 Stars of 2009 audience. Plus, a very special tribute to the winner.

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02:00 4Music's Top 20

4Music's choice of the best of this week's music videos.

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03:50 The Invasion

The Zogs have invaded Earth. Dwight Hokum realises only he can save the planet, single-handedly setting out to repel the invaders.

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04:10 Beauty and the Geek

On a visit to San Diego, the Beauties learn about electronics and the Geeks put together their own fitness routines.

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04:55 St Elsewhere

A Pig Too Far: The medical staff fight back when a large private hospital dumps an unstable emergency patient on the ER, while Ehrlich seeks advice about his relationship with Roberta.

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05:45 The Hoobs

Scared: Tula doesn't like the sound of thunder - it's scary. But there must be a better way to stop herself being scared... Iver and Groove just hope there's a way to stop her shouting.

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06:00 Switched

Swimmer Jolene experiences the highlife in LA with her new dad, actor Christopher Atkins, while competitive archer Brittney finds out that she has to take the bus to school.

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06:20 One Tree Hill

Life In A Glass House: The night of Dan and Deb's annual basketball appreciation party triggers old memories and new feelings. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan grow closer.

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07:10 Joan of Arcadia

The Book of Questions: Joan finally meets Grace's seemingly perfect mother, Sarah, but discovers that Sarah has a drinking problem.

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08:00 Heartland

After the Storm: Lou sends Mrs Roach's horse home, although it is still afraid of vehicles. Val Stanton spreads rumours about Heartland. Ty's probation officer turns up.

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08:55 Friends

The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break: Phoebe dates a diplomat who speaks no English, and Ross becomes involved with another woman after a fight with Rachel.

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09:25 One Tree Hill

Life In A Glass House: The night of Dan and Deb's annual basketball appreciation party triggers old memories and new feelings. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan grow closer.

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10:20 Gilmore Girls

Those Are Strings, Pinocchio: Rory finally learns her mother can't afford to buy the Dragonfly Inn since financial aid for Yale didn't come through.

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11:10 Veronica Mars

The Quick and the Wed: Jane, Wallace's new girlfriend, asks for Veronica's help in finding her older sister who disappeared after her hen party.

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12:10 Heartland

After the Storm: Lou sends Mrs Roach's horse home, although it is still afraid of vehicles. Val Stanton spreads rumours about Heartland. Ty's probation officer turns up.

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13:05 Scrubs

My Therapeutic Month: JD falls for a sexy new physical therapist but because of his unfortunate circumstances he finds it difficult to ask her out.

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13:35 Scrubs

My Fishbowl: The day has come for Private Brian Dancer to leave Sacred Heart, but when he finds out that his injuries are too severe to return to active service he spirals into depression.

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14:05 Friends

The One Where Ross and Rachel Take a Break: Phoebe dates a diplomat who speaks no English, and Ross becomes involved with another woman after a fight with Rachel.

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14:35 Hollyoaks

It's day two of the trial and when Charlotte recognises the knife in court she confront Lydia, imploring her to come clean about who killed Sarah.

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15:05 Gilmore Girls

Those Are Strings, Pinocchio: Rory finally learns her mother can't afford to buy the Dragonfly Inn since financial aid for Yale didn't come through.

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16:00 Veronica Mars

The Quick and the Wed: Jane, Wallace's new girlfriend, asks for Veronica's help in finding her older sister who disappeared after her hen party.

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17:00 Friends

The One Where Ross Got High: On Thanksgiving, Chandler tries to gain favour with Monica's parents, but an old secret involving Ross causes problems.

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17:30 Friends

The One with the Routine: Joey plots the perfect opportunity to kiss Janine, while Ross and Monica resurrect their silly high school dance routine for a TV special.

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18:00 Scrubs

My Therapeutic Month: JD falls for a sexy new physical therapist but because of his unfortunate circumstances he finds it difficult to ask her out.

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18:30 Scrubs

My Fishbowl: The day has come for Private Brian Dancer to leave Sacred Heart, but when he finds out that his injuries are too severe to return to active service he spirals into depression.

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19:00 Hollyoaks

With the verdict of her trial due, Zoe is praying for a miracle. Gilly has decided to dump Cheryl; he just has to find a way of telling her. Steph challenges Cheryl to a dance off.

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19:30 How I Met Your Mother

Brand new series - Everything Must Go: Abby (Britney Spears) reveals that she's the saboteur warning other women to stay away from Barney. They make up over a shared dislike of Ted.

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20:00 Friends

The One Where Ross Got High: On Thanksgiving, Chandler tries to gain favour with Monica's parents, but an old secret involving Ross causes problems.

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20:30 Friends

The One with the Routine: Joey plots the perfect opportunity to kiss Janine, while Ross and Monica resurrect their silly high school dance routine for a TV special.

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21:00 Just Married

(2003) Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy are the chalk-and-cheese newlyweds who must survive interfering families and friends as well as the honeymoon from hell.

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23:00 Misfits

Brand New Series: Alisha is having fun using and abusing her power, but she can't get the man she really wants. Meanwhile, builders are digging a hole exactly where the bodies are buried.

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00:00 How I Met Your Mother

Brand new series - Everything Must Go: Abby (Britney Spears) reveals that she's the saboteur warning other women to stay away from Barney. They make up over a shared dislike of Ted.

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00:30 Scrubs

My Therapeutic Month: JD falls for a sexy new physical therapist but because of his unfortunate circumstances he finds it difficult to ask her out.

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01:00 Scrubs

My Fishbowl: The day has come for Private Brian Dancer to leave Sacred Heart, but when he finds out that his injuries are too severe to return to active service he spirals into depression.

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01:30 Dark Angel

Two: Max investigates a string of brutal attacks on sector cops, only to find that all of the evidence points towards Joshua.

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02:15 Dark Angel

Some Assembly Required: Max discovers that Zack is not only alive but also benefiting from some cybernetic enhancements to his genetic engineering.

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02:55 Joan of Arcadia

Friday Night: Joan and Adam nervously prepare for a romantic night out, while Judith has also made some misguided plans for herself for the evening.

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03:40 Joan of Arcadia

No Future: Joan struggles to deal with Judith's death.

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04:25 The Class

The Class Hits It: When Richie and Lina confide in their friends about moving their relationship to the next level, both Nicole and Duncan decide to help them.

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04:50 Switched

A year after aspiring rock star Pat and ballerina beauty Becky switched lives, Pat revisits Becky and her family in North Carolina. Pat's feelings for Becky are growing stronger each day.

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05:10 Switched

Water polo player Courtney experiences life with a big family, while sporty Adam finds out how to live in two households.

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05:35 Switched

Jewish competitive swimmer Justin travels from below-freezing weather to warm, sunny California, while Laotian Buddhist Sip gets let off school because of a snowstorm.

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09:00 Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds asks the all-important question as contestants do battle with the Banker in their quest to leave the Dream Factory with £250,000.

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09:45 Room for Improvement

Angus and Dave help Steve and Monica Peacock spend £25,000 on a new traditional kitchen with contemporary flair and a luxury cutting edge bathroom.

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10:45 Location, Location, Location

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer travel to Ipswich in Suffolk to search for a rural idyll for Mark and his partner Cherry, who are expecting their first baby in five weeks' time.

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11:15 Carry On Abroad

(1972) Carry On regulars, including Sid James as a randy pub landlord and Barbara Windsor as a busty, bikini-clad beauty, set off to Elsbels holiday resort in Spain.

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13:00 National Gallery

Myself and Others: Exploring some of the treasures from the National Gallery: The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck and Rembrandt's Self Portrait at the age of 63.

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13:05 National Gallery

Perspective I: Exploring some of the treasures from this prestigious gallery: Coronation of the Virgin (1370-71) by Jacopo di Clione and The Annunciation (1486) by Carlo Crivelli.

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13:10 Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds asks the all-important question as contestants do battle with the Banker in their quest to leave the Dream Factory with £250,000.

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14:00 Come Dine with Me

Housewife and home-cooking expert Pat Shepherd bids for gourmet glory in Gloucestershire. Pat's a seasoned dinner party hostess so it should all run smoothly, but things start to go wrong.

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14:30 Coach Trip

The coach makes a trip to Salamanca, where the passengers try their hands at pottery, and also take part in a very unconventional Spanish lesson.

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15:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

Eddie and Kelly Pearson are already living on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The birth of their daughter has made them rethink their priorities - so will they return to Hastings?

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16:00 How Clean Is Your House?

Takeaway king Ting Wong has let his household hygiene spiral out of control, so Kim and Aggie head to Essex to right his cleaning wrongs.

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16:35 How Clean Is Your House?

Kim and Aggie visit St Albans, where Lesley Walker is under siege from her four kids and husband John. Things have got so bad that 16-year-old Hadley has moved into a caravan...

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17:05 Relocation, Relocation

Kirstie and Phil are searching for the perfect home by the sea in Kent and a London pied-à-terre for feisty couple Mark Thomas and Alison Green.

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18:05 Deal or No Deal

Noel Edmonds asks the all-important question as contestants do battle with the Banker in their quest to leave the Dream Factory with £250,000.

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19:00 Grand Designs

Kevin McCloud meets Andrew and Helen Berry, whose passion for Art Deco has inspired them to try to recreate all the glamour of the 1930s in a 21st-century home in Surrey.

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20:00 More4 News

Alex Thomson presents the daily news show on weekdays for More4, offering a new, challenging perspective on the day's events.

20:30 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Emmy award-winning Jon Stewart takes a satirical, irreverent look at the news, trends, pop culture, sports and entertainment, featuring news footage mixed with on-the-spot coverage.

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21:00 Time Team

The team descend on Looe island, a tiny Cornish island that legend says was once visited by Jesus Christ. Could it be one of the earliest Christian sites in the country?

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22:00 Catastrophe: Birth of the Planet

Using the latest CGI effects, Tony Robinson and leading scientific experts investigate the history of natural disasters from Earth's beginnings which have shaped the planet we live on.

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23:05 Catastrophe: Snowball Earth

Tony Robinson uncovers the story behind one of the most controversial theories in science: that 650 million years ago a cataclysmic ice age sealed the entire planet beneath ice.

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00:10 Time Team

The team descend on Looe island, a tiny Cornish island that legend says was once visited by Jesus Christ. Could it be one of the earliest Christian sites in the country?

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01:10 Catastrophe: Birth of the Planet

Using the latest CGI effects, Tony Robinson and leading scientific experts investigate the history of natural disasters from Earth's beginnings which have shaped the planet we live on.

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02:10 Catastrophe: Snowball Earth

Tony Robinson uncovers the story behind one of the most controversial theories in science: that 650 million years ago a cataclysmic ice age sealed the entire planet beneath ice.

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03:05 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away

Eddie and Kelly Pearson are already living on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The birth of their daughter has made them rethink their priorities - so will they return to Hastings?

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11:00 Fair Wind to Java

(1953) Fred MacMurray plays a sailor after a treasure trove of jewels on a remote island. Pursued by vengeful tribesmen, can he also escape the erupting volcano in Joseph Kane's adventure?

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12:45 The Spy in Black

(1939) Michael Powell's thriller stars Conrad Veidt as a WWI German spy sent to Orkney, where he is pursued by double agent Valerie Johnson.

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14:25 Conspiracy of Hearts

(1959) Moving wartime drama starring Lilli Palmer, Sylvia Syms and Yvonne Mitchell as a group of Italian nuns smuggling orphaned Jewish children out of a Nazi-run internment camp.

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16:35 Because of Winn-Dixie

(2005) AnnaSophia Robb stars in Wayne Wang's charming family film as a lonely young girl who finds new friends when she adopts a stray mutt, Winn-Dixie.

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18:40 Sahara

(2005) Treasure hunter Matthew McConaughey searches the Sahara desert for a stranded American Civil War battleship but is diverted by doctor Penelope Cruz in this rough-tough action comedy.

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21:00 Letters from Iwo Jima

(2006) War season. The second in Clint Eastwood's diptych of films set during the battle for the Pacific island of Iwo Jima in World War II, told from the Japanese side. Violent scenes.

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23:40 Grave of the Fireflies

(1988) War season. From Studio Ghibili, Isao Takahata's moving animation looks at the effects of America's bombing of Japan in WWII through the eyes of a young boy.

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01:30 Prick Up Your Ears

(1987) British Connections. Gary Oldman plays playwright Joe Orton in this drama charting his doomed relationship with over Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina). Strong language/sexual scenes.

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08:30 4MUSIC BIG ONES

Here at 4Music, we like things big, and they don't come much bigger than these huge hits. Your ears and eyes will agree: size does matter!

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09:30 CAT DEELEY'S DECADE: 2005

Cat continues her look back at the UK's biggest selling singles of the Noughties. Here she focuses on 2005's greatest tracks.

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10:30 4MUSIC BIG ONES

Here at 4Music, we like things big, and they don't come much bigger than these huge hits. Your ears and eyes will agree: size does matter!

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11:15 TODAY'S 4MUSIC TOP 10

Miquita Oliver counts down today's 10 hottest tracks at 4Music HQ.

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12:00 HIT40UK

Find out the country's official number 1 as Dave Kelly counts down the UK's 40 biggest videos of the week.

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17:00 THE SIMPLE LIFE

Paris and Nicole are challenged to cross the United States, from Miami Beach to Beverly Hills, living on nothing but the kindness of strangers. They are stripped of all money and credit cards, and can only stay in trailer parks or other families' homes.

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17:35 THE SIMPLE LIFE

Paris and Nicole are trying to cross the United States, from Miami Beach to Beverly Hills, with nothing but the kindness of strangers.

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18:10 TODAY'S 4MUSIC TOP 10

Miquita Oliver counts down today's 10 hottest tracks at 4Music HQ.

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19:00 ALESHA VS CHERYL: CLASH OF THE TV QUEENS

It's the ultimate battle of TV queens; Cheryl Cole V Alesha Dixon.

21:05 BEYONCE: FOR THE RECORD

Steve Jones presents an exclusive interview with international superstar Beyoncé Knowles. Steve travels to Sydney catching up with Beyoncé in the midst of the Australian leg of her world tour. Beyoncé talks openly about her music and film careers as well as her childhood and how it shaped her as a performer and a person. She also talks about her relationship with her husband Jay-Z, their decision to keep their marriage out of the public arena and her special relationship with President Obama. Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce, has its Network Premiere tomorrow night on Channel 4. Dir: Tim van Someren; Exec Prod: Steven Lappin; Prod Co: Sony Music Entertainment

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22:10 BEYONCÉ: LIVE IN LA

Beyoncé performs all her greatest hits, alongside some Destiny's Child favourites, in the US.

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23:50 TRIGGER HAPPY TV

Recapture the magic of the original series. Dom Joly unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting public. Quick fire comedy and a hip soundtrack make this the ultimate in TV junk food.

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00:20 TRIGGER HAPPY TV

Recapture the magic of the original series. Dom Joly unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting public. Quick fire comedy and a hip soundtrack make this the ultimate in TV junk food.

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00:50 4MUSIC BIG ONES

Here at 4Music, we like things big, and they don't come much bigger than these huge hits. Your ears and eyes will agree: size does matter!

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04:30 SIGNED BY 4MUSIC

Signed music videos.

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