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Welsh makes directorial debut for ITV4

Welsh makes directorial debut for ITV4

Aug 20, 17:00 - Author Irvine Welsh is to make his directorial debut with ITV4 comedy Good Arrows.

Today: A closer look at ITV2's Autumn lineup - Find out which shows are coming up in ITV2's all-new Autumn schedule.

Aug 20, 16:50

Virgin1 confirms 'Prisoner: X' cast
Virgin1 confirms the list of celebrities taking part in factual entertainment series The Prisoner: X.

Aug 20, 16:43

Virgin1 acquires Diddy reality show
Virgin1 brings Diddy's reality show I Want To Work For Diddy to the UK.

Aug 20, 15:14

'Countdown' begins new Vorderman search
Countdown producers launch a nationwide search for Carol Vorderman's replacement.

Aug 20, 10:41

'Secret Millionaire' breaks ratings record
More than 4 million watch The Secret Millionaire, helping Channel 4 beat BBC One and ITV1 in the ratings.

Aug 20, 09:16

Amy Winehouse to appear on 'Countdown'
Amy Winehouse has been approached to appear on Countdown, reports say.

Aug 19, 14:25

Suranne Jones to star in new ITV thriller
Former Corrie star Suranne Jones is starring in Unforgiven, a new three-part ITV thriller.

Aug 19, 10:59

'Mutual Friends' chief promises originality
Mutual Friends producer Rob Bullock plays down comparisons to Cold Feet.

Aug 19, 10:55

Strong appetite for 'Hairy Bakers'
New series The Hairy Bakers gets off to a strong start on BBC Two with almost 4 million viewers.

Aug 19, 10:40

ITV plays down Trinny, Susannah axe claims
ITV plays down rumours that Trinny and Susannah do not have long-term futures with the broadcaster.

Aug 19, 09:45

Channel 4 'plans Vorderman send-off'
Channel 4 is reportedly planning a special episode of Countdown to bid Carol Vorderman farewell.

Aug 18, 20:58

Paphitis slams BBC rival 'The Apprentice'
Dragons' Den's Theo Paphitis compares rival BBC show The Apprentice to Big Brother.

Aug 18, 17:46

Piper: I was a sweaty cow on 'Call Girl'
Billie Piper reveals that she felt like a "cow" while filming Secret Diary Of A Call Girl.

Aug 18, 15:18

Elton John to get 'Star Stories' treatment
Star Stories actor Steve Edge discusses the forthcoming third series of the Channel 4 show.

Aug 18, 13:08

'Hellboy' movie a hit for Five
Five enjoys its strongest audience in months for a screening of the first Hellboy movie.

Aug 18, 11:53

'Big Brother' eviction a crowd-pleaser
More than 3.5 million tune in to see Stuart Pilkington evicted from the BB house.

Aug 18, 10:26

Record audience for 'X Factor' premiere
The new series of The X Factor begins with more than 11 million viewers.

Aug 18, 10:01

Corden undecided over third 'Gavin' series
James Corden confirms that he still has no firm plans for the future of Gavin & Stacey.

Aug 15, 12:43

More viewers exit 'Harley Street'
Thursday Overnights: ITV1 medical drama Harley Street loses a further 400,000 viewers.

Aug 15, 11:16

Norton to succeed Wogan on Eurovision?
Graham Norton is being lined up to succeed Terry Wogan as the BBC's Eurovision Song Contest host.

Aug 15, 09:23

Rhys Jones to host 'Alright On The Night'
Griff Rhys Jones is to replace Denis Norden as the host of It'll Be Alright On The Night.

Aug 15, 06:52

Davina surprised by Jones's "pelvic thrusts"
Davina McCall reveals her surprise at seeing 4Music co-host Steve Jones doing "pelvic thrusts".

Aug 14, 14:39

Buckland named 'Gardeners' World' host
Toby Buckland is named the new host of BBC Two's Gardeners' World.

Aug 14, 10:52

BBC genealogy series returns with 6.9m
Wednesday Overnights: The return of Who Do You Think You Are? is a massive ratings hit.

Aug 13, 10:51

Record audience for 'Secret Millionaire'
Tuesday Overnights: Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire hits a new audience high.

Aug 13, 10:50

Minogue sisters duet for TV theme tune
Kylie and Dannii Minogue will duet on a theme tune for a new BBC Two comedy series.

TV Interviews

The Hairy Bikers The Hairy Bikers

We speak to the Hairy Bikers to find out more about their transformation into the Hairy Bakers.

Also: 'The X Factor' judges and hosts, Dave Lamb ('Come Dine With Me'), Georgia Moffett ('Spooks: Code 9'), Dave Berry ('Vodafone TBA'), Trinny and Susannah, Gary Rhodes ('Rhodes Across China'), Anton du Beke ('Step Up To The Plate'), and Steve Jones, Miquita Oliver ('T4')

Thursday's TV Picks

Our picks from Thursday's primetime TV:

22.30 The Nominees (FX)
21.00 Cheap Homes For Sale (BBC Three)
21.00 SuperDoctors (BBC One)
21.00 Extraordinary People: The Woman With Giant Legs (Five)

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