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Man on Earth on Channel 4
Tony Robinson presents a documentary series about how the earliest humans coped with climate change such as the Ice Age and the Emian Period.
Bang Goes the Theory on BBC One
Cyclist peddle to power a family home for a day for a Bang Goes the Theory experiment into the levels of energy consumed in Britain.
Monty Python, Morecambe and Wise and Mr. Bean
A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter M.
The G Series of QI on BBC One
Series "G" of the BBC's greatest every panel show continues its established trend of fact-based comedy.
Paradox on BBC One
Tamzin Outhwaite leads a team of police reluctantly investigating an incident that has been predicted which leads to a shocking conclusion.
Osbourne Family Adrenaline Junkie on ITV1
The Osbourne family join youngest son Jack on some of his latest Adrenaline Junkie adventures. Contains minor injury and strong language from the start.
Life on Mars, Likely Lads and London's Burning
A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter L.
The Fastest Steam Car in the World on BBC Two
A brief and engaging documentary explaining how a British team broke the world record for a steam powered car in August 2009.
Doctor Who – The Waters of Mars on BBC One
A brilliant episode that brings all the best elements of Doctor Who in a fun but scary family adventure. This does contains spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen it.
Misfits on E4
What's this, a teen based comedy-drama on E4 that's good? Yes, the super powered youngsters in Misfits manage to drag this above the usual sci-fi fare.
The Execution of Gary Glitter on Channel 4
Channel 4 mockumentary/drama set in a fictional world where rock star Gary Glitter is sentenced to death in Britain that's too real for its own good.
Jim'll Fix It, Jackanory and Jonathan Creek
A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter J.
Peter Kay – Raider of the Pop Charts
Part one of a so-so documentary about the input comedian Peter Kay has had to the UK music charts.
The Great Escape – The Reckoning, on Channel 4
The Reckoning is an interesting documentary about the fallout of The Great Escape plan, but unfortunately suffers from over-use of reconstruction footage.
ITV1 Police Serial Drama Collision
A solid cast lead this ITV crime drama, written by Anthony Horowitz, about a massive car crash and the people it affects.
Russell Howard's Good News on BBC Three
Russell Howard steps away from the Mock The Week panel to give his own satirical and positive spin on the week's events in a surprisingly good BBC Three comedy.
The World's Greatest Money Maker on BBC Two
An informative documentary about likeable and successful Warren Buffett, revealing how he made his billions and the details of his unglamorous lifestyle.
The Thick of It on BBC Two
Rejoicing all around as one of the best sitcoms of the last 10 years throws its satirical light on more government department mishaps in a slightly sub-par opening.
ITV's New Drama Murderland
Murderland is a compelling drama telling the story of a brutal killing from three different perspectives.
Inspector Morse and I'm Alan Partridge
A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter I.
The World's Strictest Parents on BBC Three
A new reality series for the BBC's "yoof" channel where lazy teens are forced to live with strict families in the hope of learning discipline. Opinion: it's a bit rubbish
The Force on Channel 4
Channel 4 continue their knack for riveting documentaries with a Hampshire police investigation into the murder of a woman.
Harry Hill's TV Burp on ITV1
Saturday nights have been saved thanks to the return of Harry Hill's TV Burp where the comedian casts a satirical eye over the week's television.
When Piers Met Sir Cliff on ITV1
TV's Piers Morgan interviews a man he calls "the biggest selling recording artist ever" in what was a decent one-off special for his chat show series.
It's Only a Theory on BBC Four
Yes, another BBC panel show but this time presented by Andy Hamilton and Reginald D. Hunter based on approving theories suggested by guest experts.