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Ned tries to stop Robert from entering the tournament after a suspicious death threatens to overshadow the event - and the competition is plunged into chaos when one of the favourites suffers a surprise defeat. Meanwhile, Catelyn takes the captive Tyrion east in search of refuge at the Eyrie, home of her sister Lysa. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean and Mark Addy

Ned is reinstated by Robert and hears rumours that associates of the Lannisters have begun stirring up trouble across the Seven Kingdoms. Tyrion concocts a risky scheme to escape the Eyrie, Bran's first trip outside the castle since his accident nearly ends in tragedy, and Viserys causes uproar in Khal Drogo's home city. Drama, starring Sean Bean

The actor heads to New Orleans and meets soul singer Irma Thomas at the Hotel de Monteleone, an establishment that was popular with writers such as Tennessee Williams, F Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Richard speaks to Steel Magnolias author Robert Harling about the Soniat House, check into the supposedly haunted Hotel Maison de Ville and talks to burlesque dancer Chrissy Owens at the Roosevelt

Fish merchant Robert and his wife Kelly decide to open a seafood restaurant in Brixham - but their determinedly contemporary approach to cuisine leaves some locals unimpressed. The programme also follows the journey of a turbot over 36 hours, as it is caught and auctioned off before being served in an exclusive London restaurant

Everyday life at Northumberland's Chillingham Castle, where the members of staff try to tactfully deal with the whims of their employer, baronet Humphry Wakefield, as the estate prepares to welcome a band of ghost-hunting tourists. Meanwhile, Carlton Towers in East Yorkshire hosts an annual dog show for Afghan hounds

Nucky is forced to confront painful memories from his childhood when his father suffers an accident at home, but is surprised when Margaret seems unwilling to hear about his past. Jimmy goes to hospital, where he befriends a disfigured former soldier with an intriguing story to tell. Meanwhile, Angela worries about how her clandestine affair will affect her future, Chalky's suspicions are aroused by a mysterious visitor, and Lucy makes a desperate bid for Nucky's affections. Prohibition-era drama, starring Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald and Michael Pitt

Nucky heads for the Republican Party convention in Chicago, where he tries to influence plans for the presidential election - and crosses paths with Jimmy once more. Back in New Jersey, Eli is eager to prove he can step into his brother's shoes, while Van Alden struggles to deal with his wife's problems, Gillian tries to offer Angela financial advice, and an alcohol-fuelled Lucy causes a scene at the Ritz - forcing Margaret to intervene. Prohibition-era drama, starring Steve Buscemi and Michael Pitt

AJ is called into the principal's office with his parents when he turns up drunk at the gym, having stolen the church sacramental wine. Tony turns to Dr Melfi for assurance that his son is not doomed, and reminisces about his own childhood. Drama, starring James Gandolfini and Lorraine Bracco

Rumours of an FBI clampdown on the New York underworld prompt Tony and his associates to do a little 'house-cleaning' - and his mother Livia unwittingly ends up with all manner of cash, guns and stolen jewellery hidden in her room at Green Groves

Lord Tywin readies his son Jaime for battle as House Lannister prepares for conflict, and Ned confronts Cersei about what he has learnt while investigating Jon Arryn's death. Meanwhile, at the Wall, Jon Snow waits to make his vows to the Night's Watch, and across the sea, Khal Drogo vows revenge on the Seven Kingdoms in response to the attempted assassination of Daenerys. Starring Charles Dance and Sean Bean

Battle commences as the Lannisters launch their bid to seize the throne. Robb rounds up his allies as he prepares to confront Tywin's troops, while Tyrion forms an unlikely alliance with a savage tribe. At King's Landing, Arya and Syrio are forced to fight for their lives, and a sinister new enemy emerges at Castle Black. Meanwhile, Daenerys tries to reconcile her lust for power with the shocking brutality of war

Tipped off by the wire, Greggs, Herc, Carver and Freamon intercept a drugs resupply in Franklin Terrace. Their success makes Avon and Stringer suspicious, leading them to rip out the payphones and close shop in the Pit. Bunk and McNulty trace another eyewitness to the Gant murder and ask Omar for help in tracking down their suspect

Herc and Carver arrest a driver after witnessing him picking up a large amount of cash from known gang members, but are forced to return the money when the man's political connections to a senator are revealed. After his apartment is raided and van torched, Omar takes revenge in a street encounter with Wee-Bey and Stinkum

Alma enlists Hickok's help in an attempt to get to the bottom of her husband's death. However, there is also a plot being made against Bill's own life