Thursday, February 09 2012

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MORNING

06:00

Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza TRW

The host welcomes actress Sherrie Hewson and comedian Joe Pasquale to the show. The contestants are joined by a well-known ornithology expert as they compete in a series of challenges, including four distinct birding tasks as well as two bonus campsite assignments (Documentary)

07:00

Best of Oops TV TRW

Selection of video out-takes, sporting mishaps, home recordings, CCTV footage and internet broadcasts. Narrated by Justin Lee Collins (Comedy)

08:00

Stargate Atlantis TRW

The city is forced to shut down completely by the outbreak of a potentially fatal virus, and McKay faces a race against time to find a cure. Weir is annoyed when Sheppard disobeys her direct orders by going in search of a man who has breached the quarantine area. Torri Higginson stars (Sci-fi)

09:00

Stargate Atlantis TRW

The team stumbles upon a pre-technological world untouched by the Wraith, which would be the perfect home for Atlantis's citizens, who live in constant fear of enemy attacks. However, the locals are not easily persuaded to play host to an unfamiliar race of refugees (Sci-fi)

10:00

Hawaii Five-0 TRW

The team members go on the trail of a violent career criminal who escaped from an island prison, but as their investigation begins, they learn the fugitive has broken into a hotel room and kidnapped one of the guests - who turns out to be his former crime partner. Meanwhile, McGarrett receives a surprise when his troubled sister arrives from the mainland. Starring Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan

11:00

Hawaii Five-0 TRW

Governor Jameson calls Steve and Danny in to investigate when one of the daughters of the US ambassador to the Philippines is found murdered and the other is missing. They get a lead when forensic evidence reveals the victim had ingested a date-rape drug, but the case is almost derailed when the girls' father decides to take matters into his own hands. Guest starring Masi Oka (Heroes)

AFTERNOON

12:00

Sun, Sea and A&E TRW

Documentary following the misfortunes of British tourists who find themselves lying in a hospital ward rather than on sun-kissed beaches (Holiday)

13:00

Lie to Me RW

Cal investigates an assassination attempt on the Governor of Virginia in which one of his female aides was killed, but the psychologist realises she was the intended target and sets out to determine who ordered the murder and concocted the conspiracy to cover it up (Drama)

14:00

Lie to Me RW

Cal finds himself in trouble when his unusual interest in underground fights links him to the murder of a friend who was a competitor. To make matters worse, Dillon is leading the investigation, so the Lightman team races to solve the case before the crime can be linked to the scientist (Drama)

15:00

Stargate Atlantis TRW

A woman is found in suspended animation - and the team is shocked to discover that it is Dr Weir, who tells them of her trip 10,000 years into Atlantis's past. Sci-fi drama, starring Torri Higginson (Sci-fi)

16:00

Stargate Atlantis TRW

The team sets off to search Dagan, following rumours that it is home to a Zero Point Module that could restore the Atlantis shield, but upon arrival it turns out that things on the planet may not be as they seem (Sci-fi)

17:00

Futurama TRW

Fry tries to prevent Earth from being turned into a giant litter tray when it is invaded by a race of intelligent cats (Comedy Sci-fi)

17:30

Futurama TRW

The theory of evolution is put to the test on a planet populated by robots. Sci-fi capers from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening (Comedy Sci-fi)

EVENING

18:00

Got to Dance: Auditions Uncut W

Bonus footage from the competition judged by West End star Adam Garcia, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo from 2009 Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity. After the auditions the best acts will be taken through to the live shows and viewers will get the chance to vote for who should be Got to Dance champion

18:30

The Simpsons TR

Moe desperately wants to raise cash to lavish on his new girlfriend, so Homer rashly agrees to help him defraud his car insurance company - but his bumbling attempts to destroy the vehicle put him behind bars. Featuring the guest voice of Helen Hunt

19:00

The Simpsons TRW

Homer and Bart create a cartoon that is bought by a major animation studio and turned into a Golden Globe-nominated short. The pair are stunned to learn they have won the award, but Bart's joy is short-lived when Homer steals all the glory. Guest starring Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand, Nick Park, JB Smoove and Halle Berry

19:30

The Simpsons TR

Homer is appointed Springfield's new sanitation commissioner, but finds it so hard to keep his elaborate election promises that he is forced to spend the year's budget allocation in his first month in charge. Featuring the guest voices of U2 and Steve Martin

20:00

Futurama TRW

When the government hands out $300 to each of the Earthicans, they try to spend their windfall in a unique way - with occasionally dire consequences (Comedy Sci-fi)

20:30

The Simpsons TR

Bart disobeys Marge's wishes and attends a rap concert, where he ends up performing with the stars on stage. While returning home, he realises how much trouble he will be in - so he decides to fake his own kidnapping, leading to the arrest of Milhouse's dad. With the guest voice of 50 Cent

21:00

Stella TW

Rumours spread that Sunil is cheating on Emma, and Stella makes it her mission to find out the truth when Luke spots his future brother-in-law with another girl. Meanwhile, Dai and Paula come up with a novel way to prepare for the benefit fraud trial, and Luke toys with the possibility of making contact with his estranged father (Drama)

22:00

An Idiot Abroad 2 TRW

Karl Pilkington heads to Alaska as he continues his around-the-world trip, and Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to watch whales and take part in other activities (Documentary)

23:00

A League of Their Own TRW

Comedian Jimmy Carr and England cricketer James Anderson join in the fun on the sports-based comedy quiz. Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Redknapp and ex-England cricketer Andrew Flintoff are the team captains, with comedian John Bishop and TV presenter Georgie Thompson joining them as regular panellists (Comedy Quiz)

LATE NIGHT

00:00

Dog the Bounty Hunter T

The Chapman family, led by patriarch Duane `Dog' Chapman, continues its never-ending war against bail-dodgers (Documentary)

00:30

Dog the Bounty Hunter T

Documentary series following the Chapmans, a family of bounty hunters led by Duane `Dog' Chapman (Documentary)

01:00

Fringe TRW

Olivia, Peter and Dr Bishop rescue a mysterious mute boy just before a building is demolished. Meanwhile, a serial killer known as the Artist resurfaces with gruesome results - leaving the team racing against the clock to stop the madman. Joshua Jackson stars

01:55

Dom Joly's Happy Hour TRW

Dom Joly and Pete Wilkins embark on an adventure to discover the habits, rituals and attitudes to alcohol across different cultures. The pair start their travels in America, where the legal drinking age of 21 is the highest in the world, and Dom has a hallucinatory experience after tasting the Deep South's finest moonshine (Documentary)

02:50

Road Wars RW

Police officers use unmarked cars fitted with on-board video cameras, offering an insight into vehicle crime and how it can be prevented. The programme also features footage of dangerous drivers (Factual)

03:20

Road Wars TRW

Police officers use unmarked cars fitted with on-board video cameras, offering an insight into vehicle crime and how it can be prevented. The programme also features footage of dangerous drivers (Factual)

04:15

Lion Man TRW

Craig Busch travels to a lion and rhino park near Johannesburg, where he negotiates swapping a white Bengal tiger for a rare white lion (Wildlife)

04:45

Lion Man TRW

Craig Busch meets his childhood idol - lion vet Sue Hart - and visits a cheetah breeding centre (Wildlife)

05:10

Don't Forget the Lyrics TRW

Shane Richie introduces 29-year-old development manager Kirsty Jackson to the stage. She has been a part of many tribute and soul bands and hopes to deliver a good performance so she can raise enough money to fund her IVF treatments (Quiz)

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