TV PICKS
THE CRANE GANG 8pm, BBC2
Following the day-today operations of a mobile crane company, including the dismantling of the aquatics centre at the former Olympic Park in Stratford.
BBC1
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 7.40 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD). 10.00 Sunday Morning Live (S,HD). 11.00 Sunday Politics (S). 12.15 MOTD2 Extra (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD). 1.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 2.00 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 3.00 Escape to the Country (R,S). 4.00 Points of View (S,HD). 4.15 Lifeline (S,HD). 4.25 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.00 Formula 1: Singapore Grand Prix Highlights (S,HD).
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BY ANY MEANS 9pm, BBC1
Thriller following a secretive unit that operates in the grey area between right and wrong. Crooked businessman Nicholas Mason is acquitted of murder – the latest in a string of crimes from which he has walked away scotfree – so Helen Barlow calls on her clandestine team to bring him to justice.
BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Film: Nocturne (S) (1946). ●●● 7.30 Around the World in 80 Gardens (R,S,HD). 8.30 Gardeners’ World (R,S,HD). 9.00 The Beechgrove Garden 9.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites11.00 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain (R,S,HD). 1.30 The Incredible Spice Men 2.00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British (R,S,HD). 2.45 Inspire: The Olympic Journey (R,S,HD). 3.15 Sailing: America’s Cup Highlights 4.00 Canoeing: World Slalom Championships 5.00 Rugby League: Super League Play-Offs (S,HD).
DOWNTON ABBEY 9pm, ITV
Following Matthew’s death, Mary struggles to come to terms with her loss, while Jimmy takes an interest in Ivy, and Carson receives an unwelcome reminder of his past.
ITV
6.00 Babar and the Adventures of Badou (R). 6.10 Matt Hatter Chronicles (R,S). 6.35 Dino Dan (R,S). 7.00 Canimals 7.25 Sooty (S). 7.35 Horrid Henry 8.00 Bottom Knocker Street (S). 8.30 Fish Hooks (S). 9.00 Big Time Rush 9.25 News 9.30 Ade in Britain (R,S,HD). 10.25 Film: Columbo: Sex and the Married Detective (S) (1989). ●●● 12.25 News and Weather 12.30 Murder, She Wrote 1.30 Dinner Date 2.30 The X Factor (R,S,HD). 3.30 Big Star’s Little Star (R,S,HD). 4.30 Film: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (S,HD) (1982). ●●●●●
KEVIN MCCLOUD’S MAN MADE HOME 8pm, Channel 4
Having successfully built an eco-friendly cabin in the woods, the Grand Designs presenter’s second challenge is to create his own getaway on the Somerset coast. Moving the shed to the new location, he aims to transform it into the beach home of his dreams using local resources and other people’s junk.
Channel 4
6.15 Ironman 2013 (S). 6.40 The American Football Show (R,S). 7.35 American Football: Hard Knocks (S). 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.25 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 1.20 The Simpsons (R,S). 2.20 Film: Take the Lead (S,HD) (2006). See Choices Above. ●●● 4.40 Location, Location, Location (R,S,HD). 5.40 Film: The Spiderwick Chronicles (S,HD) (2008). ●●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Power Rangers Samurai (R,S,HD). 10.35 Slugterra (S,HD). 11.00 Monkey Life (R,S,HD). 11.25 Police Interceptors (R,S,HD). 12.25 Apollo 13: The True Story (R,S,HD). 1.30 Film: Thunderbirds (S,HD) (2004). ●● 3.15 Film: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (S,HD) (1996). Disney animation, with the voice of Tom Hulce. ●●● 4.55 5 News (S,HD). 5.00 Film: Big Momma’s House 2 (S,HD) (2006). Comedy, starring Martin Lawrence. ●●
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7.00 Countryfile (S,HD). Ellie Harrison witnesses the homecoming of a remarkable horse in Devon.
7.00 Hunt vs Lauda: F1’s Greatest Racing Rivals (R,S,HD). The battle for the 1976 world drivers’ championship.
7.00 Surprise Surprise (S,HD). 2/10. A cancer survivor receives a lifechanging gift, a father and daughter are reunited after 26 years apart, and Rizzle Kicks perform for one of their fans.
7.25 News (S). 7.55 The Political Slot (S,HD). Wavertree MP Luciana Berger talks about unemployment.
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6.35 Regional News (S); Weather. 6.45 ITV News and Weather (S).
8.00 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 6/26. From the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea near Portsmouth, where items include chairs said to be made from timber off HMS Victory and paintings with an Indiana Jones connection.
8.00 The Crane Gang (S,HD). 1/3. See Choices Above.
8.00 The X Factor (S,HD). 8/22. Having impressed the judges in the audition room, the contestants take to the stage at Wembley Arena as they compete to win places at next week’s boot camp. Dermot O’Leary presents.
8.00 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home (S). 1/4. See Choices Above.
8.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD).
9.00 By Any Means (S,HD). 1/6. See Choices Above.
9.00 The Story of the Jews (S,HD). 4/5. Simon Schama examines the lost world of the shtetl, the Jewish towns and villages in Eastern Europe that were the source of a unique culture and made a mark all over the world.
9.00 Downton Abbey (S,HD). 1/9. See Choices Above.
9.00 Big Fat Quiz of the 80s (S). See Choices Above.
10.00 QI XL (S,HD). 2/16. Extended edition, with Josh Widdicombe, Phill Jupitus and Katherine Ryan. 10.45 A Single Man (S,HD) (2009). A gay British academic living in 1960s Los Angeles is devastated by the death of his partner in a car crash, and his grief is compounded by his lover’s family refusing to let him attend the funeral. He decides to commit suicide, and takes a day to put his affairs in order, but the people he meets change his hopeless outlook on life. Drama, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. See Choices Above. ●●●
10.30 ITV News and Weather (S); Weather. 10.45 Perspectives: Sergeant on Spike (R,S,HD). 3/5. John Sergeant presents a profile of his childhood hero – comedian and writer Spike Milligan – uncovering the man behind The Goon Show and exploring his influence on British comedy.
10.35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (R,S). 4/18. The host brings some 1980s sparkle into the studio for a special edition, joined by Jessie J, who chats and performs, and Matthew Fox, famous for his roles in Party of Five and Lost.
9.00 Conan the Barbarian (S,HD) (2011). Premiere. An evil warlord kills a barbarian chieftain, whose son grows up to be a mighty warrior and seeks revenge for his father’s death. He finds there is more at stake, as the tyrant is close to acquiring all the pieces of a magic mask, which will make him all-powerful. Fantasy adventure, with Jason Momoa, Stephen Lang, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan, Rachel Nichols, Bob Sapp, Leo Howard and Steven O’Donnell. See Choices Above. ●●
11.45 Premiership Rugby Union (S,HD). Action from the third round of top-flight fixtures, including Worcester Warriors v Harlequins, Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons and Saracens v Bath.
11.35 The Last Leg (R,S). 8/8. Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by comedian and actor Eddie Izzard for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. Last in the series.
11.15 Drive Angry (S,HD) (2011). A man breaks out of Hell to track down the cult leader who has murdered his daughter and plans to sacrifice her baby. Fantasy thriller, starring Nicolas Cage and Amber Heard. ●●●
12.20 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). A visit to the Great Dorset Steam Fair and a look at efforts to help small animals cross a road in Kent. Plus, Wales’ role in the Dambusters raids. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. 1.15 Sign Zone: Holby City (R,S). Chrissie begins her cancer treatment. Paul O’Grady guest stars. 2.15 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.40 The Store Home shopping. 2.40 Motorsport UK (S,HD). Highlights of the Porsche Carrera Cup and the Ginetta Junior Championship from Knockhill, with commentary by Richard John Neil and Simon Hill. 3.30 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.
12.25 Paddy’s TV Guide (R,S,HD). Paddy McGuinness focuses on technology. 1.10 American Football Live (S). Pittsburgh Steelers v Chicago Bears (kick-off 1.30am). Nat Coombs is joined by Mike Carlson to present coverage of the inter-conference clash at Heinz Field. 4.45 Ironman 2013 (R,S). A preview of the 2013 Ironman World Championship. 5.15 Countdown (R,S,HD).
1.05 SuperCasino 3.55 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (R,S). Michaela Strachan tries to spot mountain gorillas in Uganda. 4.20 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.05 Hana’s Helpline (R,S). 5.25 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 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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Surprise Surprise, 7pm
6.00 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 5/16. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood test the skills of the remaining contestants by challenging them to prepare a series of biscuits and traybakes.
10.00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather (S,HD). 10.25 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD). Mark Chapman presents highlights from today’s Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City v Manchester United, Arsenal v Stoke City and Cardiff City v Tottenham Hotspur.
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QI XL, 10pm
6.30 Regional News (S,HD).
11.50 Lone Star (S) (1996). A sheriff investigates the discovery of a 40-year-old murder victim, raising questions about his father’s heroic reputation. Mystery, starring Chris Cooper and Matthew McConaughey. ●●●●●
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By Any Means, 9pm
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2.00 Weatherview (S). 2.05 BBC News (S,HD).
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Kevin McCloud’s Man ... 8pm
Apollo 13: The True Story, 12.25pm 6.50 Ocean’s Eleven (S,HD) (2001). A suave ex-convict assembles a gang of sophisticated crooks to pull off a daring heist. He intends to rob three of Las Vegas’s biggest casinos simultaneously – and also win back his estranged wife, who is now dating the ruthless owner of all three gambling establishments. Comedy, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. ●●●●