Wednesday, May 16 2012

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MORNING

06:10

The Hoobs TR

Groove needs a break, but cannot decide what kind of holiday would suit him best (Animation)

06:35

The Hoobs TR

Tula thinks boys and girls like different things, but Groove is not so certain (Animation)

07:00

Freshly Squeezed T

Including the new video from Wretch 32 featuring Ed Sheeran. Plus, a look at Rita Ora's new song RIP (Dance)

07:30

According to Jim TR

Cheryl reminds Jim that she beat him at racquetball years ago, but he claims he was only letting her win to gain her affections, so she challenges him to a no-holds-barred rematch. Sitcom, starring James Belushi

07:55

Everybody Loves Raymond TR

Debra is upset at Ray's reaction to a friend's breast enlargement, and decides to play a trick on him to see if he really is happy with her body the way it is. Comedy, starring Ray Romano

08:25

Frasier TR

The Crane brothers are delighted when their social standing grows thanks to a Russian caviar dealer, who offers them good quality roe at knock-down prices. Daphne tries to persuade a reluctant Martin to return $40 dispensed in error by a cash machine

08:55

Secret Millionaire Ireland T

Nadim Sadek, an Irish-born marketing mogul of Egyptian descent, swaps life on his luxury island in Clew Bay in Co Mayo, relocating to inner-city Cork for eight days. He is challenged to fend for himself on the minimum wage, and decides to focus his charitable attentions on projects that aim to use music to help people in disadvantaged communities. Last in the series

10:00

Location, Location, Location TR

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help two families in the South East of England struggling to find new homes. Paul and Stephanie's house is bursting at the seams as the couple try to run three businesses and bring up three boys in the property, while Noni and partner George relocated to her mother's spare bedroom after the arrival of their first child and have been searching for their own place for six months

11:00

The Restoration Man TR

George Clarke meets Phil Evans and his wife Joanne, who have taken a huge financial gamble by purchasing a Grade II-listed rural parish church in the Eden Valley in Cumbria. The pair hope to transform the structure into their dream home, and have enlisted relative Alex, a newly qualified architect, to manage the build. However, an early disaster and ambitious plans have a dramatic impact on the tiny budget, and George is forced to dispense practical advice to save the project from failure

AFTERNOON

12:00

Channel 4 News Midday Summary T

Includes news headlines and weather (News)

12:05

SuperScrimpers TR

Financial Times columnist Mrs Moneypenny reveals her tips for making extra money on the side, while a spendthrift couple try to have a romantic night away for £50. New superscrimper Jim hosts a masterclass in `upcycling' furniture for next to nothing, and there are tips on how to save money on everything from sweet treats to central heating (Documentary)

13:05

Channel 4 Racing T

Mike Cattermole and Emma Spencer present live coverage from York, with races at 1.30, 2.00, 2.30 and 3.00. Commentary by John Francome, Simon Holt, Jim McGrath, John McCririck and Tanya Stevenson (Sport Live Sports)

15:10

Countdown T

Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with Janet Street-Porter in Dictionary Corner (Quiz)

16:00

Deal or No Deal T

Noel Edmonds hosts the game show in which contestants try to guess the values of mystery boxes worth as much as £250,000 (Quiz)

17:00

Come Dine with Me TR

Gym instructor Salvo Riggi competes against personal assistant Brenda Gobine, dog lover Zed Kiazim and fancy-dress enthusiast Amanda Hull as the dinner-party challenge heads to east London. The first night gets off to a shaky start when one guest insults a fellow diner's outfit, and the rest of the week features a menu themed around aphrodisiacs, a 7ft-tall butler and an argument that ends with one person's dinner going in the bin (Cookery)

EVENING

18:00

The Simpsons TR

Doctors discover Homer has had a crayon lodged in his brain since childhood and decide to remove it. The procedure instantly transforms him into a genius, but removes his ability to enjoy life

18:30

Hollyoaks T

Brendan recruits an eager Joel to teach Walker a lesson, but when things get out of hand, the impressionable youth finds himself in grave danger. Amy becomes inconsolable when Ally discovers the truth about her night with Dodger, so Michaela decides to call on an old schoolmate to help bring a smile back to her friend's face (Soap)

19:00

Channel 4 News T

Including sport and weather (Sport)

19:55

4thought.tv T

A member of the public reflects on whether there is a limit to forgiveness (Arts)

20:00

Secret Eaters T

New series. Anna Richardson puts overweight families under 24-hour surveillance to scrutinise their eating habits, highlighting the compulsive snacking and mindless munching that means they will never win the battle of the bulge. Brother and sister Stuart Raphel and Jill Hamill from the Wirral are the first in the spotlight, with cameras set up in their fridges, shopping trolleys, cars and cupboards, while two private investigators follow their every step - and every mouthful. Once the dietary evidence has been compiled and analysed, things get serious as the fat families are set a 10-week food rehab course to help them shift the pounds (Factual)

21:00

24 Hours in A&E T

New series. The return of the documentary providing access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments at King's College Hospital in London. The latest batch of patients to be treated by staff include two cyclists with serious head injuries, one of whom, Sarah from Brighton, has been airlifted to the building. Also brought in by helicopter is a father-of-four who has fallen from scaffolding while repairing a roof, while other cases include former docker Bill, who has hurt his knee while drinking at his local working men's club (Documentary)

22:00

The Killing T

Holder is upset about being betrayed by Sloane, and when Sarah finds out about Rosie's backpack she begins to question his involvement in the cover-up. Janek's investigation into the murder progresses, and he is selective about what he reveals as he lures Stan back into the fold. Richmond vows to continue his mayoral campaign, but must first confront his medical condition

22:55

2 Broke Girls T

Caroline realises her teeth have started to spread and tries to recover a dental night guard from her former home. Max agrees to help break into her old bedroom, providing an opportunity to learn how much her friend has left behind, and Han tries to have a karaoke machine installed in the restaurant (Comedy)

23:30

Desperate Housewives T

The police turn up at Renee's bridal shower to arrest Bree in connection with the murder of Gabrielle's step-father, and the women of Wisteria Lane agree to pull together and pay for her criminal defence. Meanwhile, the contents of a hidden box prompt Susan to suspect Mike had a secret second family, Carlos becomes uncomfortable leaving his wife to be the chief bread-winner, and Jane adds insult to injury by delivering Tom's divorce papers to Lynette in person. Guest starring Scott Bakula (Drama)

LATE NIGHT

00:30

Random Acts T

A performance from one-man band Pepstar (Drama)

00:35

Music on 4: Great Escape Festival 2012 T

Performances from the Brighton festival that showcases new music, featuring the Temper Trap and Maximo Park (Dance)

01:05

Music on 4: Spotlight T

A round-up of the week's music releases, featuring the latest videos and performances by indie and rock bands (Dance)

01:20

Music on 4: 4Play: Spector T

A profile of the indie band and their debut album (Dance)

01:30

Music on 4: 4Play: We Are Augustines T

A profile of the Brooklyn-based band and their debut album Rise Ye Sunken Ships (Dance)

01:45

Music on 4: Mercury Prize Sessions: King Charles TR

The musician performs at the Hospital Club in London (Dance)

02:00

Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios TR

Singer-songwriter Charli XCX performs two tracks and chats to host Dan O'Connell (Dance)

02:10

Music on 4: The Crush T

Will Best is joined by guest presenter Wretch 32 as well as Marina and the Diamonds, Emeli Sande, Cover Drive and the cast of American Pie: Reunion. Plus, Cher Lloyd on tour and a feature on Nicki Minaj (Dance)

03:05

Smallville TR

Clark is shocked to learn Lana has gone missing, while Tess makes a startling discovery at a secret LuthorCorp facility. Superhero adventures, starring Tom Welling and Kristin Kreuk

03:50

St Elsewhere TR

Westphall faces a tough moral decision when a fisherman asks him to let his brother die, and Helen worries about her looming surgery. Meanwhile, Fiscus takes Ehrlich's place on a date with Shirley, and Peter celebrates his birthday (Drama)

04:35

Deal or No Deal TR

Another contestant takes the hot seat, hoping to win big money by guessing which box contains £250,000 - while the mysterious banker tries to minimise his losses by offering a deal. Noel Edmonds presents (Quiz)

05:30

Countdown TR

Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with Janet Street-Porter in Dictionary Corner (Quiz)

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Rated: 8/5

Director: Derek Cianfrance
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Mike Vogel, Reila Aphrodite, John Doman, Ben Shenkman, Samii Ryan, Faith Wladyka, Michelle Nagy, Robert Eckard

Rated: 8/5

Director: Joe Wright
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng, Anna Popplewell, Michelle Dockery, Cyron Bjørn Melville, Paris Arrowsmith

Rated: 8/5

Director: Dan Rush
Cast: Rebecca Hall, Will Ferrell, Michael Peña, Laura Dern, Stephen Root

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