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King Joffrey's days on the Iron Throne appear to be numbered as Stannis lays claim to his late brother Robert's realm with a naval assault on King's Landing. The realities of all-out war leave the young tyrant reeling, and it is left to his sharp-witted uncle Tyrion to launch a defensive strategy that could save his family and decide the fate of the seven battle-scarred kingdoms of Westeros. Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Stephen Dillane star in an episode written by George RR Martin, whose novels form the basis for the series

Richard E Grant travels to Venice, said to be the city with the highest concentration of luxury hotels on the planet. He discovers how a measuring error led to the building of the city's biggest swimming pool, tries out a 15,000 euro-a-night royal suite whose bed has been slept in by everyone from the Beckhams to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and visits a hotel that keeps its doors open even when water floods to knee height. He also finds out why breaking a window once earned Ernest Hemingway a 10 per cent discount on his room

Alan Cumming examines the hidden histories of cities, revealing the sights and sounds rarely witnessed by the public. He begins in London at St Paul's Cathedral, where he visits a place tourists never go, before exploring a hidden park and a little-known church. He also gets a guided tour of Soho from broadcaster Danny Baker

In this edition the actor explores the luxury hotels of Hong Kong. Home to more skyscrapers than any other city, he first checks in to the Mandarin in the financial district, before experiencing the Four Seasons, the only hotel with two Michelin three-star resturants, as well as the timeless Peninsula in Kowloon, which even provides a Rolls-Royce airport taxi service. He ends his stay at the Ritz-Carlton, home to the world's highest swimming pool

Sookie enlists a band of vampires and humans to track down the H-Vamps. Pam recalls the events that led her and Eric to Shreveport and Fangtasia, while Bill and Jessica receive nourishment from an unexpected source. Supernatural drama, starring Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer

Theon Greyjoy stirs his men into action as Maester Luwin offers some final advice, Arya receives a gift from the mysterious Jaqen, and Daenerys summons the courage to enter the House of the Undying. Meanwhile, Jon proves his worth as a brother of the Night's Watch to Qhorin Halfhand. Fantasy drama, based on George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels, and starring Maisie Williams, Kit Harington and Alfie Allen

Sookie finds herself the hostess of a festive party for mainstreaming vampires, but recent travails have taken their toll on her willingness to get involved. Meanwhile, Eric and Pam pursue an elusive adversary to a gala fundraiser in Dallas, and while Jessica and James reach a crossroads, Andy makes a life-changing decision. Supernatural drama, starring Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgard

Sookie makes a shocking discovery that forces her to reconsider her involvement with Bill. Eric and Pam forge an unlikely alliance in their hunt for a shared enemy, while Andy argues with Holly. Supernatural drama, starring Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard

Crosetti is found dead, the victim of what is tentatively ruled suicide - but Lewis refuses to accept the official version of events and sets about investigating the case for himself. Gritty police drama, starring Clark Johnson, Daniel Baldwin and Ned Beatty

Tony suffers a bout of food poisoning and begins to experience weird hallucinations. Meadow graduates from secondary school, and Christopher receives some welcome news. Gritty drama series, starring James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco and Edie Falco