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Lord Eddard Stark is torn between his family and an old friend when he is asked to serve at the side of King Robert Baratheon. However, neither man is aware that their country is on the verge of a bitter power struggle that could lead to its destruction. First episode of the fantasy drama based on George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels, starring Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke

Bran clings to life as Ned prepares to head south with the king - only for the youngster to come under attack once more. Jon discovers a different side to Tyrion when he accompanies him on a journey to the Wall, while Daenerys becomes more assertive toward her new husband, the warlord Khal Drogo. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean, Mark Addy and Peter Dinklage

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

Documentary following stately home owners who hire out their estates to earn extra income, and the clients who pay to use their properties for functions including stag parties, weddings and hunting trips. The programme explores how the reality of life in Britain's grand houses is often less glamorous than it appears, as proprietors struggle to maintain crumbling buildings and pay utility bills, and examines the modern-day divide between domestic staff and their employers. Featuring life at Chillingham Castle, Maunsel House, Carlton Towers and Muncaster Castle

The Thompson brothers become engaged in a battle of wills with Van Alden, as they try to prevent the sole survivor of the shooting from revealing anything about the incident. Jimmy begins to worry about what his family got up to while he was at war, while Nucky endures a torrid round of negotiations with Chalky White. Meanwhile, Margaret is surprised when she gets a new job - but her colleagues have no interest in making her feel welcome. Drama, starring Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt and Kelly Macdonald

Jimmy hides in Chicago under the protection of Torrio and Al Capone, but an act of violence threatens to cause further bloodshed. Back in Atlantic City, Nucky encourages his brother to solve the racially-motivated killing of one of Chalky's employees, and 'Lucky' Luciano falls for Jimmy's showgirl mother. Crime drama, starring Michael Pitt, Greg Antonacci, Stephen Graham and Steve Buscemi

Carmela receives surprising news about one of Tony's past relationships. Meadow asks a dangerous favour, and Junior's retaliation against Christopher and Brendan takes a deadly turn

Uncle Junior seeks revenge on Brendan, and a smitten Tony has Dr Melfi followed. Anthony Jr gets into trouble at school - and ends up finding out a few home truths about his father

Ned finally takes up his role at the side of the king, but struggles to deal with the political power games of Robert's cunning advisers. The weary lord is asked to organise a tournament, but finds the royal finances in a dire state - and his job is made even harder by troubling news from home. Meanwhile, Tyrion's visit to the Wall reveals the men of the Night's Watch are in desperate need of reinforcement, and relations between Daenerys and Viserys become increasingly strained. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean and Mark Addy

Ned searches for the truth about Jon Arryn's death, but is far from certain he can trust Pycelle or Littlefinger. The balance of power between the exiled Targaryens shifts dramatically, Jon Snow befriends a vulnerable new recruit at the great Wall, and Bran's recovery is made more difficult by a series of disturbing dreams. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean, Aiden Gillen and Julian Glover

The department deals with the fallout of the riot in the tower buildings. D'Angelo impresses Stringer with his efforts at running the business, but his crew's drug stash is later taken by a rival operator. Bubbles brings undercover officer Sydnor to the Franklin Terrace low-rises, while McNulty and Greggs receive surveillance gear from an FBI agent as the detail prepares for a raid on D'Angelo's gang. Detective Freamon unearths a photo of the elusive Avon. Dominic West and Sonja Sohn star

Avon puts a bounty on Omar for stealing his drug stash and McNulty and Bunk reinvestigate the murder of a woman that may be linked to Barksdale's crew. Those caught in the police raid on the low-rises refuse to give up their superiors, and dealer Bodie escapes from juvenile detention. Drama, starring Dominic West and Wood Harris

Calamity Jane and Doc Cochran care for the little girl who survived the massacre, as suspicions arise that the Indians may not have been to blame. Hickok asks Bullock for protection in a high-stakes poker game, and Tom Mason is determined to exact his revenge. Starring Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant and Nick Offerman

Ned finally takes up his role at the side of the king, but struggles to deal with the political power games of Robert's cunning advisers. The weary lord is asked to organise a tournament, but finds the royal finances in a dire state - and his job is made even harder by troubling news from home. Meanwhile, Tyrion's visit to the Wall reveals the men of the Night's Watch are in desperate need of reinforcement, and relations between Daenerys and Viserys become increasingly strained. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean and Mark Addy

Ned searches for the truth about Jon Arryn's death, but is far from certain he can trust Pycelle or Littlefinger. The balance of power between the exiled Targaryens shifts dramatically, Jon Snow befriends a vulnerable new recruit at the great Wall, and Bran's recovery is made more difficult by a series of disturbing dreams. Fantasy drama, starring Sean Bean, Aiden Gillen and Julian Glover