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02:10

S01E05

Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal

Jim is left at a loss when Megrahi gives up his appeal. Questioning everything, he wonders if he will ever know the truth. Colin Firth and Catherine McCormack star

03:05

Mare of Easttown

S01E05

Mare opens up about her family's history with mental health

04:10

Game of Thrones

S01E05

A suspicious death threatens to overshadow the tournament

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

05:10

Urban Secrets

S01E03

Alan Cumming explores the history of Bristol

Alan Cumming explores the history of Bristol, beginning by learning a grisly secret at the docks before meeting Mercury Prize-winning musician Roni Size to discuss life in the St Pauls and Stokes Croft areas of the city. He also explores the district of Clifton and visits a speakeasy-style bar

06:00

The Guest Wing

S01E05

The struggles faced by the owners of a castle in the Lake District

The Penningtons, owners of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, discuss the challenges of housing three generations of their family under one roof, while elderly patriarch Patrick struggles to find new purpose following the death of his wife. At Maunsel House in Somerset, Sir Benjamin Slade's preconceptions are challenged when a gay men's choir arrives for a weekend break

07:00

The Guest Wing

S01E06

Sir Humphrey Wakefield prepares to hand over Chillingham Castle to his son

At Northumberland's Chillingham Castle, Sir Humphrey Wakefield prepares to hand over the estate to his apprehensive son Maximilian. Hard-working staff at Carlton Towers in North Yorkshire get ready for the arrival of 120 caravan owners for the annual rally and dinner dance

07:55

The Sopranos

S06E02

Carmela and Meadow hold a vigil at Tony's bedside

A comatose Tony dreams about being a businessman on a trip marred by mistaken identities, while Carmela and Meadow hold a vigil at his hospital bedside. Silvio takes charge of things at Eugene's funeral in his boss's absence, and Junior is questioned over the shooting

08:55

The Sopranos

S06E03

Tony's bizarre dream continues

Tony's bizarre dream continues, while Paulie and Cary DiBartolo find a vast amount of cash during a raid. Silvio admits to his wife he does not feel ready to be boss and that it is not a position he really wanted to be in. Benny and Murmur take JT to see Christopher, who gives the screenwriter an ultimatum. Gritty crime drama, starring James Gandolfini and Tim Daly

10:00

Band of Brothers

S01E01

Second World War drama, starring Damian Lewis

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's drama recounting the Second World War actions of crack US paratroop unit Easy Company, whose daring exploits made them American heroes. The saga begins in 1942 as a group of volunteers begins regimental training under the harsh leadership of Captain Sobel. The rivalry between Sobel and a respected junior officer comes to the fore. David Schwimmer and Damian Lewis star

11:30

Band of Brothers

S01E02

Winters rallies the troops

Winters rallies the troops during the horrendous confusion of the Normandy landings, and helps many stricken soldiers relocate their units. He is later chosen to lead an attack on a fortified German artillery position, where he faces his first test as company commander. Damian Lewis and Donnie Wahlberg star

12:35

Band of Brothers

S01E03

Easy Company takes the town of Carentan

Two days after D-Day, Easy Company is ordered to take the town of Carentan, a battle that results in casualties despite its apparent success. The battalion is finally sent to England after 36 days in Normandy, but the respite proves short-lived as the orders come to move out again

13:55

Band of Brothers

S01E04

A group of inexperienced paratroopers joins Easy Company

After a string of heavy casualties, a group of inexperienced paratroopers joins Easy Company in time for the massive Operation Market Garden. Aimed at invading Germany via Holland, the mission goes well until a combined force of American troops and British tanks runs into superior German opposition

15:05

Band of Brothers

S01E05

Winters is promoted to a desk job

Winters is promoted to a desk job, but finds the change of pace hard to accept, while worrying news arrives of a planned Axis raid on the Allied lines. With winter rapidly approaching and an ill-equipped Easy Company feeling the pinch, it is touch and go whether they will be able to hold off the enemy. Damian Lewis and Dexter Fletcher star in an episode directed by Tom Hanks

16:10

Band of Brothers

S01E06

Easy Company experiences a grim Christmas

Easy Company spends a grim Christmas in the trenches as frostbite and hunger take their toll on the ill-equipped troops. Medic Eugene Roe finds hope after meeting a Belgian nurse, and German demands for the Allied surrender receive a curt reply. Damian Lewis and Donnie Wahlberg star

17:25

Band of Brothers

S01E07

Easy Company reaches breaking point

Having notched up a decisive victory over the Germans at Bastogne, an exhausted Easy Company is ordered to take the nearby town of Foy, but many of the troops are killed in the process. Wartime drama, starring Damian Lewis and Donnie Wahlberg

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18:45

Game of Thrones

S01E07

Ned confronts Cersei about Jon Arryn's death

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

19:55

Game of Thrones

S01E08

The Lannisters launch their bid to seize power

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

21:00

The Last of Us

S02E05

Ellie faces a key decision as the WLF make a dangerous discovery

22:00

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

S01E05

Dunk's mettle is put to the test in the brutal trial of seven

22:45

The Pacific

S01E01

Second World War drama, starring Jon Seda and James Badge Dale

In the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbour, US marine sergeant John Basilone prepares to confront Japanese forces somewhere in the Pacific. Meanwhile, Robert Leckie has his first taste of combat on Guadalcanal, while privileged Eugene Sledge longs to join the war. Fact-based Second World War drama, starring James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello and Jon Seda

23:50

The Pacific

S01E02

Sgt Basilone's company defends the Guadalcanal airfield

Sgt Basilone arrives in Guadalcanal, and quickly earns the respect of his comrades for his leadership and valour in a series of skirmishes. However, a naval bombardment leads to several casualties - and when it is followed by a major assault on the airfield, Basilone and his men are pushed to the limits of their endurance as they try to defend their territory. Second World War drama, starring Jon Seda

00:55

The Pacific

S01E03

The soldiers are greeted as heroes in Melbourne

The American soldiers arrive in Melbourne following their ordeal at Guadalcanal, and are greeted as heroes by the Australian public. Leckie falls for a local woman, and Basilone is honoured for his bravery in battle - but discovers that his new-found fame back home has an unexpected downside. Second World War drama, starring James Badge Dale and Jon Seda

02:00

Under Salt Marsh

S01E05

Another body is discovered

Rising floodwater cuts Morfa Halen off from the world as another body is discovered. With the townspeople evacuating and the killer still at large, Bull closes in on the truth behind an illegal operation at the heart of all three cases. Jackie, acting alone, confronts a suspect with explosive consequences and a disappearance shocks the town

03:00

Game of Thrones

S01E06

Ned investigates rumours about the Lannisters

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