TV Guide 5STAR Thursday

Alicia and the team defend a council member accused by the government of accepting a campaign bribe linked to Islamic extremists. Meanwhile, Diane tries to recruit Eli as she starts her own firm. Legal drama, starring Julianna Margulies

Alicia and the team have to act quickly in the case of a man on death row who is accused of starting the fire that killed his ex-wife. Meanwhile, Peter participates in his first debate with Glenn and Wendy, but finds it difficult to stay in control when an audience member asks a personal question. Legal drama, starring Julianna Margulies

In Northumbria, a specialist sewage blockage team tackle a series of weather-induced problems, including a manhole spouting wet wipes, a drain blocked by plastic bottles and a poo 'sausage' threatening to send raw sewage back into people's homes. Meanwhile, in Worcestershire, the food inspectors are out in force, conducting a second round of surprise visits on two restaurants that did not quite make the mark last time. With more than 500 deaths a year from food poisoning and more than 7,000 food establishments failing basic hygiene standards annually, the two eateries have their work cut out to satisfy the inspectors

Near York, a car thief rams officers off the road at high speed and causes thousands of pounds' worth of damage before he is eventually stopped and arrested. After a gang travels into North Yorkshire for some high-end shoplifting, police track down a car in Leeds and move in for an arrest

Officers clamp down on repeat offenders in North Yorkshire, arresting a woman in Selby with a history of drink driving who claims a relative was at the wheel after she smashed into two parked cars on her way back from a drinking session. A tip-off about a truck driver seen snorting cocaine while behind the wheel of a car transporter leads to the man's arrest twice in the quick succession

Near York, a young man who's stolen his grandfather's car leads the police on a bizarre and dangerous pursuit that ends in a trip to hospital for the driver. A car speeds by police at 140 mph but, despite testing positive for drugs at the roadside, the young driver denies any wrongdoing and protests his innocence. To the north of the county, two suspected fuel thieves are tracked by police cameras and arrested

Dog handler Steve and the firearms team are involved in a dramatic doorstep showdown in which a man is alleged to have attacked someone with an axe and a machete. A stolen van makes off from officers in Leeds before nearly hitting a dog walker, while a tactical pursuit and containment collars a disqualified driver who tries to pull the wool over the interceptors' eyes

Bob and BoBo are in pursuit of a clapped-out white van through the back streets, where a dead end brings the vehicle to an abrupt halt and the occupants make off on foot. Martin clocks a driver speeding at more than 100mph, while Kev and rookie Oliver expose a cunning insurance scam

A white van fails to stop and leads officers on night-time pursuit round Halifax, but the chase finally comes to an end with devastating consequences. Sophie finds a drunk driver and his girlfriend on a motorway embankment, having abandoned their car, while Clarkie is forced to use pepper spray after a motorist disappears into some bushes

Following Noel and Sue Radford and their children during the festive period, which might be the last one as a family of 22 with Daniel planning to move to Australia in the new year, but sibling rivalry leaves the clan at war with one another. Sue and Noel attempt to bring them back together with a variety of incentives including a surprise party at the bakery, a present reward chart (that goes horribly wrong), and team-building fun at the Christmas markets