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21 TV Choice 2012

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Gok Wan in Gok's Chinese Takeaway

Gok's Chinese Takeaway

Gok Wan ditches fashion for food in a new series about Chinese home cooking with the help of his dad John

The RHD Chelsea Flower Show

The RHD Chelsea Flower Show

Nicki Chapman on hosting the BBC's daytime coverage of the year's top horticultural event

Chloƫ Sevigny in Hit & Miss

Hit & Miss

Chloë Sevigny plays both mother and hitman in a gender-bending new drama

Chizzy Akudolu joins Holby City

Holby City

Chizzy Akudolu joins Holby City as a new registrar with some hidden secrets…

Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild

Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild

Freddie Flintoff takes a tour of the world's wildest places

Latest Gossip

O'Leary agrees X Factor return

O'Leary agrees X Factor return

Dermot O'Leary has signed up to return to The X Factor, hosting the show for a sixth series.
Thursday 17th May
Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice

Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice

Simon Cowell has criticised talent shows which are a "bad copy" of The X Factor and said he was "puzzled" by BBC show The Voice.
Thursday 17th May
Lancashire for Mr Selfridge rival

Lancashire for Mr Selfridge rival

Sarah Lancashire will star in a new BBC department store drama expected to rival ITV retail series Mr Selfridge.
Thursday 17th May

Coming up...

BBC1

Newsround

(BBC1 - 5:00pm)

Current affairs reports aimed at a younger audience
BBC2

London 2012: The Olympic Flame Handover

(BBC2 - 5:15pm)

Chris Eakin presents live coverage from the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, as the Olympic Flame is handed over to London. Locog Chairman Lord Coe will accept the torch, which will be making its journey through towns and cities across the UK
BBC3

The Apprentice

(BBC3 - 7:00pm)

Following on from Laura's sacking last week, Alan Sugar invites the remaining hopefuls to the longest champagne bar in Europe, at St Pancras International - but he is not buying them bubbly. It is just the introduction to the latest task, which entails raising awareness of English sparkling wine, which equals its continental counterparts in quality but not market dominance. They must come up with a marketing campaign for their drink of choice, devising a distinct brand to compete with cava, prosecco and champagne. But when some of the candidates end up tipsy, it seems their rivals may end up drunk on success
BBC4

Top of the Pops: 1977

(BBC4 - 7:30pm)

Dave Lee Travis presents an edition from April 28, 1977, the final week in which Abba's Knowing Me, Knowing You topped the chart. The show also features performances by Barbra Streisand, Uriah Heep, Joe Tex, the Detroit Spinners, Contempt, Rags, Barry Biggs, Kiki Dee, 10cc and Billy Ocean, as well as dance troupe Legs & Co
ITV1

The Chase

(ITV1 - 5:00pm)

Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants pit their wits against ruthless quiz genius the Chaser in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught
ITV2

Judge Judy

(ITV2 - 5:05pm)

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Channel 4

Come Dine with Me

(Channel 4 - 5:00pm)

Make-up enthusiast Matthew Richmond-King competes against houseproud Kate Beesley, musician Simon Holdgate and dog-sitter Jane Bunting, as the dinner-party challenge heads to south-east Essex. The week features lessons in table manners, tales of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and a head-dress made from a piece of fruit
Channel 5

Neighbours

(Channel 5 - 5:30pm)

Tash realises she is not ready to abandon her home, and decides to fight the threat of eviction by making the property unsellable. Sophie eagerly returns to school, but becomes jealous of Callum and Rani's blossoming friendship, while Karl is delighted when he finds a new bandmate
E4

How I Met Your Mother

(E4 - 5:00pm)

A lonely Robin invites Ted to her flat, placing him in a predicament as he awaits a phone call from Victoria, convinced it is time to put an end to their long-distance relationship
Dave

Top Gear

(Dave - 5:00pm)

Jeremy Clarkson puts the Land Rover Discovery 3 through its paces when he takes it off road. The BMW 1 Series' progress in the small hatchback market is investigated, the world's first hydrofoil car is revealed and Joanna Lumley is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Watch missed TV here...

BBC1

Doctors

(BBC1 - 1:45pm)

Trying to do the right thing, Cherry betrays a vulnerable patient's trust. Meanwhile, Daniel is feeling inferior, whilst Julia makes a life-changing decision.
ITV1

Loose Women

(ITV1 - 1:30pm)

Simon Mayo joins Carol Vorderman, Janet Street-Porter and Sherrie Hewson to talk about a new series of Blockbusters.
Channel 4

Countdown

(Channel 4 - 3:10pm)

Nick Hewer hosts with Rachel Riley, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and...
Channel 5

The Wright Stuff

(Channel 5 - 12:00am)

Matthew Wright hosts the topical debate show.
BBC2

Weakest Link

(BBC2 - 2:15pm)

Anne Robinson presents the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which contestants eliminate the weakest team member at the end of each round.
BBC1

Escape to the Country

(BBC1 - 2:15pm)

Buyers are helped to find their dream homes. Alistair Appleton joins the house hunt in north east Wales to help a couple who seek a country residence with space for their business.
ITV1

60 Minute Makeover

(ITV1 - 3:00pm)

Scott Waldron and the team are in Egham in Surrey at the home of mother-of-two Rachel. She was diagnosed with MS two years ago which means the house needs re-designing.

Catch up with the soaps

BBC1

EastEnders

(BBC1 - 7:30pm)

Phil and Shirley rake over their past in an epic showdown, while Ian begins to unravel as the enormity of Ben's admission sinks in. Alice's party gets off to an awkward start.
ITV1

Coronation Street

(ITV1 - 8:30pm)

Eileen is devastated by Paul's admission. Tommy is left terrified by Rick's threats. Norris's outrage grows as Sally threatens to out-bloom him.
Channel 4

Hollyoaks

(Channel 4 - 6:30pm)

Brendan's plan to teach Walker a lesson puts Joel in grave danger, and when the truth about Amy and Dodger...
Channel 5

Neighbours

(Channel 5 - 12:00am)

Realising she's in danger of losing her home, Tash plays dirty in a bid to score a job at Charlie's.
ITV1

Emmerdale

(ITV1 - 8:00pm)

Dan goes on the warpath when Sean claims that Ruby came on to him. Seeing where her son lives sends Megan into panic mode. Lisa is apprehensive about visiting Zak for the first tim

Interview extra

Nicki Chapman, The RHD Chelsea Flower Show

Nicki Chapman, The RHD Chelsea Flower Show
Nicki Chapman hosts daytime coverage of the biggest event in the horticultural calendar, The RHS Che ...

Chizzy Akudolu, Holby City

Chizzy Akudolu, Holby City
Rising star Chizzy Akudolu joins Holby City as Mo Effanga, a brilliant surgeon who’s best frie ...

Common, Hell On Wheels

Common, Hell On Wheels
He’s the Grammy award-winning musician who has also starred in Terminator Salvation and provid ...

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