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Colin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Jon Culshaw in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against letters and numbers

Sam hires a new member of staff who proves popular with colleagues and customers, making Woody fear his days at the bar are numbered

Part one of three. Diane sets out to save Sam from the dubious charms of a female politician about to stand for re-election. Comedy, starring Ted Danson and Shelley Long

Part two of three. Diane joins the political campaign standing against Sam's latest lover

Part three of three. Sam and Diane's loyalties are put to the test as polling day arrives. Starring Ted Danson and George Wendt

Carrie offers to help Deacon with the cooking over Thanksgiving

Doug and Deacon fight over a childhood toy, while Arthur discovers Carrie is buying him an expensive Christmas gift and decides to splash out on something equally costly in return

A classy restaurant awards the shrink a place on its wall of fame, but he takes exception to the unflattering caricature of himself chosen by the staff

Daphne's brother turns up at the wedding, bringing nothing with him but an unquenchable thirst for alcohol and a squadron of drinking pals. Comedy, guest starring Anthony LaPaglia

Part one of two. The shrink proffers romantic advice to Daphne, hoping she will admit her feelings for Niles before her impending marriage to Donny

Part two of two. As Daphne prepares to tie the knot with Donny, her family arrives for the wedding of the year and Niles struggles with his feelings for her

Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of a restaurant in Mount Sinai, New York, which appears to be stuck in the 1980s, with crumbling decor and a head chef lacking enthusiasm

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In Tuscany, IT workers Gill and Robin try to turn an old cantina into a rural hillside retreat. Over in Portugal, Stretch and Rachael's guesthouse finally opens for business

Early onset dementia has left Ben struggling to maintain his beloved 1973 Porsche 911 Targa. Can the boys breathe new life into this old classic?

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the words-and-numbers game where contestants pit their wits against the clock. Impressionist Jon Culshaw joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

Jasmine Harman goes house-hunting in southern Spain with trio Mike, Owen and Brad, who want to find a suitable holiday home in Torremolinos

In Bangor, north Wales, hitherto strangers teacher Olivia and security officer Gethin are teamed up to renovate a drab and dated two-bed terrace

Stephanie and Gerry start a personal project using her late father's paintings as wallpaper inspiration. They also have to learn new skills to make a large impact in the tiny space

In Almería, Steve and Sharon Garner assist recently retired couple Nigel and Nickola, who have sold up in the UK and are moving to Spain full-time with a budget of 220,000 euros

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The MS Nieuw Statendam's crew readies to set sail from Fort Lauderdale on a two-week voyage around the Caribbean. Cruise and travel director Clare prepares to get the party started

Rob Rinder interrogates historian Dr Fern Riddell's theory about the monarch's relationship with Highland servant John Brown and the notion the union may have produced a child

The critics share their opinions of shows including I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, Asia, The Great British Bake Off, Emmerdale and Boybands Forever. From November 2024

The armchair critics appraise shows including I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, The Day of the Jackal, RuPaul's Drag Race UK and University Challenge. From November 2024

Allegations of prison officer corruption, sex and drugs, featuring shocking videos filmed by current prisoners and exclusive interviews with former officers and prisoners

The story of the July 2024 knife attack told through the eyes of one surviving girl and her family. Plus, an examination of the roots of the riots that followed

A woman loves a man from a lower caste, but her family thinks she is possessed and cast the spell out of her. Romantic drama, starring Anna Ben. In Tamil

More memorable cases for Fitzpatrick Referrals, including an 18-month-old chihuahua with a crushed pelvis and a three-legged cat having trouble with its sole back leg

Yorkshire terrier Marley exhibits an extreme case of separation anxiety, while toy poodle Daisy bites anyone who tries to groom her

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at favourite editions featuring homes full of clutter, including a Somersham house so full the owners are planning a loft extension

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the words-and-numbers game where contestants pit their wits against the clock. Impressionist Jon Culshaw joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

Sam's relationship with Diane hangs in the balance as he makes an unexpected proposal of marriage. Ted Danson and Shelley Long star

Diane has a change of heart and rushes to Cape Cod to tell Sam - who has also had second thoughts and wants to go back to playing the field. Starring Ted Danson