Wednesday, February 08 2012

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MORNING

06:05

Sali Mali TR

A storm frightens the gang, but Sali Mali comes to the rescue. Narrated by Rhys Ifans (Children's)

06:10

The Hoobs TR

Groove is left in charge of three buns, but his friends soon regret giving him such an important job (Animation)

06:35

The Hoobs TR

Groove struggles to find the CD he wants and decides to come up with a better storage system (Animation)

07:00

Freshly Squeezed T

Morning entertainment show, featuring new videos by Sean Paul and Emeli Sande and an interview with Nero (Dance)

07:30

According to Jim T

Cheryl and Jim renew their wedding vows despite the fact that Cheryl went against her husband's wishes and allowed the girls to get their ears pierced. With Courtney Thorne-Smith and James Belushi

07:55

Everybody Loves Raymond TR

Robert is elated to be signed up by a modelling agency, convinced fame and wealth are just around the corner - but his dreams of success prove short-lived. Comedy, starring Ray Romano and Brad Garrett

08:30

Frasier TR

Feuding brothers Niles and Frasier decide to find out once and for all which of them has the higher IQ. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce

09:00

Undercover Boss USA TR

Chris McCann, president of a flower business, steps out from behind the desk to go undercover in his own company to improve trade. However, rivalry with his older brother and company founder Jim complicates matters (Documentary)

09:55

Relocation: Phil Down Under TR

Phil Spencer catches up with another family of British expats he helped relocate in 2009. He revisits the Davidsons in Perth, learning how they overcame homesickness to make a better life for themselves in Australia, and discovers the secrets of their success (Holiday)

11:00

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun T

Jasmine Harman embarks on a property search on the Caribbean island of St Vincent, and finds that a budget of £200,000 and house-hunters with uncompromising tastes force her to take drastic action to locate a suitable home

AFTERNOON

12:00

Channel 4 News Summary T

Includes news headlines and weather

12:05

Country House Rescue TR

Ruth Watson returns to Albury Park in Surrey, where owners Nigel and Jennifer Whalley were struggling to make ends meet after running up a £4million debt on the Grade II-listed Tudor mansion. The hospitality expert sees whether they took drastic action and sold a number of empty apartments as she suggested

13:05

Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard T

The pastry chef demonstrates how to make desserts step by step, in footage originally seen in Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. Recipes may include lemon meringue, chocolate cake, brownies, plum tart, cheesecake and fruit cake (Cookery)

13:35

Rope (1948 PG) T

Genre: Thriller
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Cast: James Stewart, Farley Granger, John Dall, Cedric Hardwicke, Joan Chandler, Constance Collier, Edith Evanson, Douglas Dick, Dick Hogan

Two college intellectuals decide to murder a fellow student just to prove they can commit the perfect crime. Such is their overconfidence that they throw a party for the victim's family and friends while concealing the body in the room - but their former professor realises something is very wrong. Hitchcock thriller, starring Farley Granger, John Dall and James Stewart
(Film)

15:10

Countdown T

Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with TV presenter Kate Humble 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 T

Mother-of-three Victoria Collett hosts the third dinner party in Oxford and begins the day with a hangover and a few culinary disasters. It is not long before her guests start grumbling and Richard Berrecloth criticises her seafood starter, so she pins her hopes on the Caribbean curry being a success (Cookery)

17:30

Coach Trip T

The trip enters its eighth day, and the coach picks up a new couple on the way to Friedrichshafen in Germany, where the tourists take part in a Segway race. Another pair are given a frosty reception when they join the tour during an afternoon visit to the Zeppelin museum (Documentary Holiday)

EVENING

18:00

The Simpsons TR

Homer deliberately puts on weight so he can qualify as disabled and start working from home - but it is not long before he discovers the disadvantages of being his own boss

18:30

Hollyoaks T

Margaret urges Cindy to make a move on Darren, who faces trouble when Nancy finds incriminating evidence in his pocket. Neil runs out of excuses and is forced to drive the other sixth-formers to a festival, Lynsey turns to Mercedes for reassurance ahead of her interview, and Cheryl tries to balance Chez Chez duties with her coursework (Soap)

18:55

4thought.tv T

Church of England minister John Richardson talks about his view that marriage must not be redefined to suit the wants and desires of the homosexual community (Arts)

19:00

Channel 4 News T

Including sport and weather (Sport)

19:55

Channel 4 Presents - 2012: Will Bayley - Part Two T

A profile of world number-two table tennis Paralympian and European champion Will Bayley, exploring how he uses his acting experience in his sporting performances (Factual Sport)

20:00

How to Cook Like Heston T

Chef Heston Blumenthal gives advice on cooking potatoes, revealing there are far more uses for them than mashing, boiling and roasting. He demonstrates his recipe for triple-cooked chips, gives his tips on roasting, and explains how the vegetables can be made into doughnuts and jam. Last in the series (Cookery)

20:30

The Fabulous Baker Brothers T

Tom and Henry Herbert tackle dishes people often think are difficult, including beef Wellington and a high-calorie lardy cake. The brothers also demonstrate how to make a smokehouse for flavouring hot dogs, and conclude the pie war by trying to impress the National Association of Master Bakers. Last in the series (Cookery)

21:00

One Born Every Minute T

A 17-year-old talks about coming to terms with having a child far younger than she intended, while her on-off boyfriend is in prison and will miss the birth. A serious emergency occurs when a baby's shoulders become wedged after the head has been delivered, and it has been so long since one mother's last child was born she feels she is starting from scratch and cannot remember what to do (Documentary)

22:00

10 O'Clock Live T

New series. Satirical current affairs show, with David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne. They are joined by guests from the worlds of politics, science and culture for debates, interviews, topical comedy, investigations and opinion pieces (Comedy)

22:55

Random Acts T

The `This is it' collective provides a dark take on a children's show (Drama)

23:00

The Inbetweeners TR

With his parents recently divorced, privately educated Will has to move to a new area and make friends at the local comprehensive, where he meets Simon, Jay and Neil. First-ever episode of the comedy, starring Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison

23:30

The Inbetweeners TR

The four lads decide to play truant from sixth form and buy alcohol for an all-day drinking session, which is interrupted when Neil's dad comes home early. Meanwhile, Simon decides to declare his love for Carli through graffiti, and the friends face the wrath of their parents

LATE NIGHT

00:00

Music on 4: Countdown to the NME Awards 2012 T

Nick Grimshaw and celebrity guests profile the nominees for the best international band and best track awards (Dance)

00:20

Music on 4: David Guetta Nothing but the Beat: The Movie T

Documentary following the DJ on his first full UK tour, with guest appearances by Kelly Rowland, Fatboy Slim and Usher (Dance)

01:25

Music on 4: 4Play: Anisa

A profile of the singer-songwriter (Dance)

01:40

Music on 4: The Album Chart Show: Spotlight T

A round-up of the week's releases, featuring the latest videos and performances (Dance)

01:55

Music on 4: The Album Chart Show Introduces: Emeli Sande TR

An interview with the singer-songwriter, who also performs music from her debut album Our Version of Events (Dance)

02:10

Music on 4: Professor Green Unseen: After Hours TR

The rapper goes on a team-building day in the countryside with his entourage, before helping stylist and father-to-be Chris Benns shop for baby items (Dance Documentary)

02:35

Music on 4: Live from Abbey Road TR

Performances by US soul star and producer Raphael Saadiq and folk band Noah and the Whale (Dance)

03:20

90210 TR

Gia and Adrianna offer each other support when they attend a tough AA meeting. Naomi returns from holiday and is eager to spend time with Liam on his newly built boat, while Silver hides her true feelings for Teddy (Drama)

04:00

The Men (1950 PG) TB

Genre: Drama
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Cast: Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane, Jack Webb, Richard Erdman, Arthur Jurado, Virginia Farmer, Dorothy Tree

A war veteran is plunged into depression when he learns his injuries have left him paralysed below the waist. With the help of his fiancee, his doctor and a group of fellow patients, he regains his will to live and ultimately marries - but his condition places a great strain on his relationship. Drama, starring Marlon Brando in his film debut, alongside Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane and Jack Webb
(Drama Film)

05:25

Countdown TR

Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with Kate Humble in Dictionary Corner (Quiz)

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Film Reviews

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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