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Fri 3 Jul

Wimbledon 2009
Day 11 Sue Barker introduces live coverage of the men's singles semi-finals on day 11 of the All England Championships. Roger Federer faces Tommy Haas in one of today's games, as the duo meet for the second time in as many months after facing each other in the fourth round of French Open. Haas took a two-set lead in that match, but Federer regrouped to take the next three and close in on his first title at Roland Garros. Coverage continues on BBC1
BBC2 London 1:00pm Fri 3 Jul


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Rating
4.9

UR SO V4IN
An amusing look at the drivers who see their status and reputation imprinted on their car's number plates. Spending thousands just to have their own choice of numbers and letters, this is much more than just a number plate to them. Director Ellena Wood takes a look at the Nigels who are competing for a N1GEL plate.
Channel 4 7:35pm Fri 3 Jul


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6.3

The Unit
Season 1 Episode 2 of 13
Stress While the team goes in search of a fallen Chinese satellite, Bob is questioned about the unit's role in the rescue of a hijacked plane. Molly visits a psychiatrist, and Kim comforts the wife of a man who died in combat. Drama, starring Demore Barnes
Five USA 9:00pm Fri 3 Jul


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8.9

Hotel Babylon
Season 4 Episode 3 of 8
Treasure hunters flock to the hotel following the posthumous publication of a famous thief's autobiography in which he claims to have hidden valuable emeralds in Babylon. Events take a dramatic turn when Anna goes into labour, and Juliet hands Tony the task of looking after a senile film star. Meanwhile, Gino has his trust betrayed. Tony Robinson and Honor Blackman guest star, with a cameo by Michael Winner and the reappearance of Max Beesley as Charlie
BBC1 London 9:00pm Fri 3 Jul


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Rating
7.9

Dexter
Season 3 Episode 11 of 12
I Had a Dream The forensics expert plots to kill Miguel and frame The Skinner for his death, while Lt Laguerta suspects Prado of murdering Ellen Wolf
FX 10:00pm Fri 3 Jul


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Rating
8.7

8 Out of 10 Cats
Season 8 Episode 5 of 8
Irreverent panel show, hosted by Jimmy Carr. David Walliams, Reginald D Hunter, Yvette Fielding and Phil Spencer join teams captained by Sean Lock and Jason Manford to answer questions based on opinion polls carried out around the country to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today
Channel 4 10:00pm Fri 3 Jul


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8.2

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Season 16 Episode 22 of 25
The host is joined by Hollywood actor Sandra Bullock, as well as Emma Watson - who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films - and composer Benny Andersson, former member of Swedish band Abba. Plus, electro-pop musician Little Boots performs in the studio
BBC1 London 10:35pm Fri 3 Jul


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5.5

Stevie Wonder: Live at Last
A chance to see the American pianist, singer and songwriter's performance during a two-night residency at the O2 Arena in London. Songs include My Cherie Amour, Superstition, Higher Ground, I Wish and Isn't She Lovely
BBC2 London 11:35pm Fri 3 Jul


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8

Sat 4 Jul

Wimbledon 2009
Ladies' Singles Final Sue Barker introduces live coverage of the ladies' singles final at the All England Club, as the players meet on Centre Court to contest the famous Rosewater Dish. For the third time in Wimbledon history and for the seventh occasion overall in Grand Slam history, Williams sisters Venus and Serena both made it through to the final last year. Serena went into the match boasting a 5-1 winning record over her elder sibling, but Venus was not to be perturbed by past failures, as she completed a successful title defence with a 7-5, 6-4 victory to claim her fifth singles title at SW19
BBC1 London 1:25pm Sat 4 Jul


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4.9

Timewatch: The Prince and the Plotter
Forty years after the Prince of Wales' investiture, Huw Edwards revisits the events of the extraordinary day when police, politicians and royalty held their breath as nationalist extremists plotted to disrupt the ceremony
BBC2 London 8:30pm Sat 4 Jul


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8

Madonna: Sticky and Sweet - Live from Buenos Aires
She's officially the highest-grossing musician in the world, and her latest tour is proof of it. Catch the Queen of Pop on the South American leg of her sold-out world tour. She plays the Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's sure to include some classics such as Like a Prayer and the newbies like Hung Up, not to mention a local tribute with Don't Cry For Me Argentina.
Sky1 9:00pm Sat 4 Jul


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10

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Season 1 Episode 5 of 6
The tour reaches headliner Patrick Kielty's home city of Belfast. Joining him and host Michael McIntyre at the Waterfront Hall are Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman
BBC1 London 9:25pm Sat 4 Jul


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8.6

Sun 5 Jul

Wimbledon 2009
Men's Singles Final The annual lawn tennis championship comes to an end with the Men's Finals. It's been an eventful year for the Men's Singles as the reigning champion Nadal bowed out, much to the excitement of Andrew Murray fans who believe the Englishman can make the final. Come rain or shine, the finalists will take to Centre Court under the new roof - hoping to top last year's epic five-hour Nadal-Federer match that ended after sunset.
BBC1 London 1:30pm Sun 5 Jul


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4.9

Top Gear
Season 13 Episode 3 of 7
The presenters try to beat the recession by finding three sensibly priced small cars that are fun to drive - a task that involves pestering bankers, harnessing large dogs and almost getting arrested. James May meets American stunt driver Ken Block, and Jeremy Clarkson tests out the Mercedes SL Blac. Comedian Michael McIntyre is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car
BBC2 London 8:00pm Sun 5 Jul


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Rating
8.9

The Secret Caribbean with Trevor McDonald
Season 1 Episode 2 of 3
Magician David Copperfield provides a tour of Musha Cay, the luxury resort he owns in the Bahamas, before the broadcaster travels to Kingston, Jamaica, where he is given access to a high-security prison to meet British women jailed for drug-smuggling. His next stop is Barbados, where he visits the famous Sandy Lane Hotel and talks to property developer Charles Williams, one of the island's largest landholders
ITV1 London 8:00pm Sun 5 Jul


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6.2

House
Season 5 Episode 8 of 24
Emancipation While the rest of the team deals with a 16-year-old boy who has collapsed at work, Foreman tackles a paediatric case unassisted. However, when his patient's condition deteriorates, the doctor agonises over whether to ask House for help or continue in an effort to prove his independence
Sky1 9:00pm Sun 5 Jul


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9

Dexter
Season 3 Episode 11 of 12
I Had a Dream The forensics expert plots to kill Miguel and frame the Skinner for his death, while Lt Laguerta suspects Prado of murdering Ellen Wolf
FX 10:00pm Sun 5 Jul


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Rating
8.7

Californication
Season 2 Episode 9 of 12
La Ronde Hank accompanies Janie Jones to an art show, while Karen resists the advances of Lew Ashby, and Charlie is still confused about his feelings for Daisy. Comedy, with Madchen Amick
fiver 10:00pm Sun 5 Jul


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8.7

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Premiere. A would-be rock star flees his repressive Christian father in search of stardom, teaming up with a laid-back guitarist along the way. However, for the duo to become the rock gods they are surely destined to be, they must find a magical guitar pick that gives its owner unprecedented musical prowess - a quest that will lead them to a confrontation with Satan himself. Comedy, starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Meat Loaf, Dave Grohl, Tim Robbins, Ben Stiller and John C Reilly
Channel 4 11:25pm Sun 5 Jul


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7

Mon 6 Jul

Torchwood - Children of Earth
Season 3 Episode 1 of 5
Day One New series. Five-part sci-fi thriller. When every child on Earth suddenly freezes and begins repeating the message 'We are coming', nobody can predict the terror to come. Long-held secrets are revealed and the government proves it will go to any lengths to protect itself - even hunting down and killing its own people. Doctor Who spin-off, starring John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd. Continues tomorrow
BBC1 London 9:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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9.9

One Tree Hill
Season 6 Episode 1 of 24
Touch Me I'm Going to Scream - Part One New series. Part one of two. Brooke faces an emotional reunion with her mother, Mouth makes a surprising announcement and the consequences of Dan's accident are revealed. Meanwhile, Lucas makes a long-awaited decision about his romantic future. Drama, starring Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray
E4 9:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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9

My Breasts Could Kill Me
Part one of two. Writer and TV presenter Dawn Porter embarks on a personal and emotional journey, exploring the nature of breast cancer and the treatments, stigmas and genetics connected to it. She also meets people whose lives have been changed due to the disease, and discovers that her own family history gives her a 40 per cent chance of developing it herself
Sky1 9:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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9

Inside Nature's Giants
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
The Whale Veterinary scientist Mark Evans leads the team dissecting a 65ft, 60-ton whale that died off the Irish coast, to learn the cause of its fatality and understand its fascinating anatomy. As they begin their studies, New York-based anatomist Joy Reidenberg must get the beast off a beach before decomposition causes it to explode or the waves reclaim the body. Richard Dawkins explains the whale's evolution
Channel 4 9:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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7.8

The Supersizers Eat
The French Revolution Giles Coren and Sue Perkins sample the cuisine of revolutionary France. After devouring a hefty 5,000-calorie breakfast, Sue tastes a broth like the one served to Marie Antoinette prior to her execution, while Giles tries the latest vegetable - the potato. Later, critic Grimod de la Reyniere treats the pair to a meal to honour the advent of the restaurant
BBC2 London 9:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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7.7

Chuck
Season 2 Episode 4 of 22
Chuck v the Cougars Sarah and Chuck attend her high school reunion, where she must face her high school nemesis, Heather Chandler, to prevent a bomb plot. Nicole Richie guest stars
Virgin 1 10:00pm Mon 6 Jul


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9

The Wire
Season 3 Episode 7 of 12
Back Burners The detail plans an operation to get hold of Bodie's phone, but finds out about `Hamsterdam' during it and Colvin has to come and explain about the tolerant zones. Bunk receives a present from Omar, Greggs has relationship problems and Carcetti pressures the mayor over witness protection. Stringer is furious when he discovers Brianna knows about McNulty's investigation into her son D'Angelo's death. Continues tomorrow
BBC2 London 11:20pm Mon 6 Jul


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9.8

Tue 7 Jul

Torchwood - Children of Earth
Season 3 Episode 2 of 5
Day Two Jack, Gwen and Ianto are forced into hiding to escape the government hit squad's brutal action against them and their families. Meanwhile, secretary Lois Habiba makes a startling discovery in London that could offer the trio salvation and go some way toward explaining the alien threat - but she is powerless to prevent the plotting of her superiors. Cush Jumbo guest stars, with John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd. Continues tomorrow
BBC1 London 9:00pm Tue 7 Jul


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9.9

Chuck
Season 2 Episode 5 of 22
Chuck v Tom Sawyer A global terrorist organisation target a member of staff at Buy More who becomes a key figure in the prevention of World War Three
Virgin 1 9:00pm Tue 7 Jul


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9

My Breasts Could Kill Me
Part two of two. Writer and TV presenter Dawn Porter embarks on a personal and emotional journey, exploring the nature of breast cancer and the treatments, stigmas and genetics connected to it. She also meets people whose lives have been changed due to the disease, and discovers that her own family history gives her a 40 per cent chance of developing it herself
Sky1 9:00pm Tue 7 Jul


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9

The Chaser's War on Everything
Season 1 Episode 3 of 6
The comedians breach the security zone at the Apec conference in Sydney by forming their own fake Canadian motorcade. They also film a Hollywood-style period blockbuster starring Bob Dylan as Elizabeth I, and try to enjoy the world's shortest possible taxi ride
BBC4 10:00pm Tue 7 Jul


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Rating
9.5

You Have Been Watching
Season 1 Episode 1 of 8
He's a writer, a presenter and creator of E4's Dead Set - Charlie Brooker is back! This time, his acerbic commentary is complemented by special guests, who go through the best and the worst on TV in the UK and worldwide. Whilst casting their eye over the global telly offerings, Charlie will also throw some wacky quiz questions at the celebrities for good measure.
Channel 4 10:00pm Tue 7 Jul


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Rating
9.5


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Rating
8.7

Flight of the Conchords
Season 2 Episode 9 of 10
Wingmen Bret falls for a girl working at a pet shop, but shyness thwarts his chance of asking her on a date. Determined to lend a hand, Jemaine enlists the aid of a friendly mugger to help make his band-mate look tough in front of his new love interest. Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie star
BBC4 10:30pm Tue 7 Jul


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9.2

Imagine
Rufus Wainwright, Prima Donna Documentary examining the rise of Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. He talks candidly about coming from a family of notable musicians and his troubled history with drugs. The programme also charts the progress of his first opera Prima Donna, which is set to open at the Manchester International Festival on July 10
BBC1 London 10:35pm Tue 7 Jul


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Rating
7


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Rating
8.9

The Wire
Season 3 Episode 8 of 12
Moral Midgetry The Major Case Unit tracks the buyer of disposable phones for the Barksdale organisation, while Brianna and McNulty sit down for a heart-to-heart about D'Angelo. Avon tries to ensnare Marlo in a trap, but his rival senses something is wrong. Some of the Western District officers express dissatisfaction over the tolerant zones, while a local deacon is horrified when Colvin gives him a tour of `Hamsterdam'. Continues tomorrow
BBC2 London 11:20pm Tue 7 Jul


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9.8

Wed 8 Jul

Cricket: The Ashes Live
England v Australia: First Test England v Australia. One of the biggest and most celebrated rivalries in world cricket is restored once again, as the Ashes series gets under way at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff. The Aussies' last visit to these shores ended in defeat, as England reclaimed the famous urn for the first time since the winter of 1986/87 with a 2-1 win but, just a year and a half later, Ricky Ponting's men exacted their revenge with a 5-0 whitewash on home soil. Many faces have changed in the Australian side since the two most recent Ashes series, with the likes of Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath all since retiring from the international scene, but they remain the top-ranked Test outfit in the world
Sky Sports 1 10:00am Wed 8 Jul


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7

Gossip Girl
Season 2 Episode 23 of 25
The Wrath of Con Blair pressures Georgina into making amends for her past bad behaviour by helping her in a scheme. The rivalry between Nate and Chuck over Blair comes to a head, and Lily hatches a secret plan to help Rufus with Dan's college tuition
ITV2 8:00pm Wed 8 Jul


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8.5

Torchwood - Children of Earth
Season 3 Episode 3 of 5
Day Three The message from the aliens changes to the announcement 'We are here.' A massive pillar of fire is focused on London, drawing the eyes of the world to Britain, where the prime minister is trying to negotiate with the aliens. As the fight for their lives becomes personal, Jack, Gwen and Ianto take to the streets - and it emerges that Clem's memories may hold the key to the cataclysm threatening to destroy the planet. Guest starring Paul Copley. Continues tomorrow
BBC1 London 9:00pm Wed 8 Jul


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9.9

Taking the Flak
Season 1 Episode 1 of 7
Bigfooting New series. A group of BBC journalists arrives in the state of Karibu to cover an African war. Aspiring writer Harry hopes the story will be his big break - but senior professionals look set to stop him in his tracks. As the conflict unfolds, football-mad boy soldiers, corrupt car dealers, unexploded landmines and impromptu hostage situations add further complications. Comedy drama, starring Martin Jarvis, with guest Mackenzie Crook and Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams and George Alagiah as themselves
BBC2 London 9:00pm Wed 8 Jul


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8

Getting On
New series. Comedy drama about life on a geriatric ward, following the medical team in an NHS Trust Hospital as they deal with each and every bowel movement and hip problem. As the workers prepare for their ward round, an unsavoury sample and a deceased patient cause problems - not to mention the new male matron. Starring Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine
BBC4 10:00pm Wed 8 Jul


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9

Ugly Betty
Season 3 Episode 3 of 24
Crimes of Fashion An accident at Mode leaves everyone stunned, and a police detective comes looking for some answers. Daniel emerges as the main suspect after he asks Betty to lie about his whereabouts at the time of the incident. Meanwhile, Ignacio discovers something shocking about Hilda and the coach's relationship. Drama, guest starring Mark Consuelos and Eddie Cibrian
Channel 4 10:00pm Wed 8 Jul


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7.6

The Wire
Season 3 Episode 9 of 12
Slapstick Two of the Barksdale crew violate the unspoken Sunday morning truce when they go after Omar, while Brianna seeks answers from Avon and Stringer. A murder threatens to compromise the secrecy of the tolerant zones, and Carver's response causes Herc to call the Press. Pearlman and Daniels confront an unhelpful cellphone company over wiretaps, Cutty tries to get permits for his gym and Prez makes a fatal error
BBC2 London 11:20pm Wed 8 Jul


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9.8

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