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Documentary following a group of Spanish nurses recruited by the NHS, as they struggle with the language, the climate, close shaves on the wards and the labyrinth of the laundry room. As the British press turns on them for their lack of English, Alan Milburn comes out in their defence. And as Christmas approaches, will they stay?

The last of three programmes focusing on diets, eating, and food shopping looks at how the rise of supermarkets over the past 50 years has liberated our shopping habits, and widened our food horizons. These same shops, however, also use subtle in-store devices to tempt the public into buying products that they didn’t even know they wanted.

Magazine for deaf people with Lara Crooks. Featuring a look at how videophones are helping young deaf children to become more talkative, and two young deaf entrepreneurs who are now working in the media

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Robert Kilroy-Silk discusses a topical issue with a studio audience

The latest trends in interior design, cookery and gardening, with Suzi Perry. In this edition, the sound of wedding bells is in the air as Robbie Honey has tips on winning ways with wedding flowers, Paul Hayes has advice on which wedding presents can make you money, and Gordon Whistance designs a French Romantic Bedroom

A stylish guide to buying and selling property. Designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan find and do up the perfect home for a buyer

Antiques dealer David Dickinson gives two teams of amateur collectors an hour at a Newark antiques fair in which to acquire the best bargains possible with 200 pounds

Nigel Lythgoe hosts the general knowledge quiz show where one of the five contestants has a unique advantage over the others - they have been given all the answers. The remaining competitors must uncover their identity if they are to stand a chance of going home with the prize money

Bob Monkhouse presents the elimination quiz

Stuart refuses to listen to Tracey, Marc gives Flick a dressing-down at work and Elly starts her work experience placement at Karl’s surgery

Medical drama series. Helen tries to come to terms with her husband’s death. Ben sees a mother who is concerned about her daughter’s weight. Mac is delighted when his son wakes up from a coma

Ray Stubbs introduces live coverage from the Embassy World Snooker Championship as the quarter-finals reach their conclusions. Commentary by Clive Everton, Ray Edmonds, Dennis Taylor, John Virgo and Willie Thorne. And Clare Balding introduces one race from Ascot. 3.05 Sony Victoria Cup

Fun with the puppet people. The Tweenies dress up as pirates and sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure. Join Bearded Bella, Muncher Milo, Fizz the Fright and Jolly Roger Jake as they have pirate fun and share in the treasure they find

Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends. In Buster and Breathless, Buster’s friends learn that he has asthma. And in The Fright Stuff, prankster poltergeists arrive in Elwood City

Animation about a junior witch and her two classmates. After Gus and Cassy accidentally sit on the legendary throne of Galahad, Cassy starts to turn to wood and Gus begins to change into a werewolf

US sitcom about the Stevens family and the sibling rivalry between perfect student Ren and class clown Louis - her younger brother. Ren, Louis and Chloe break into the school to put up a display, hoping to outwit the hi-tech security system

Children’s magazine with Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Matt Baker and Liz Barker. Simon uncovers London’s lost underground, and there’s a look back at May Day throughout history. Plus the Blue Peter viewer who saved his brother’s life

Topical news magazine for children

Stuart refuses to listen to Tracey, Marc gives Flick a dressing-down at work and Elly starts her work experience placement at Karl’s surgery

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The latest stories in science, medicine and technology from around the world with Adam Hart-Davis, Kate Humble, Roger Black and Katie Knapman. Kate travels to South Africa to meet a professor who is mad about penguins. And virtual guest presenter Maddy is put to the test as viewers ask her questions live on air

Ainsley Harriott introduces the programme where TV stars take up the challenge to cook a meal in 20 minutes. Chefs Lesley Waters and Ross Burden are joined by ‘Coronation Street’ actors Sherrie Hewson and William Roache

Anne Robinson presents a special edition of the quick-fire general knowledge quiz in which nine musically minded contestants eliminate the weakest team member at the end of each round. Contestants include Lesley Garrett, Dave Lee Travis, Suzi Quatro and Billy Bragg

Eamonn Holmes presents the game show in which nine contestants play for a chance to take part in Saturday’s National Lottery Jet Set. He will also be catching up with the current winner on location and starting the Midweek National Lottery Draw with Lottery Extra

William Shawcross introduces a four-part programme examining Queen Elizabeth II’s 50 years on the throne. This edition looks at how public attitudes to the monarchy have changed, and how the introduction of royal walkabouts and Christmas broadcasts saw the Queen adopting a new approach to public service. With contributions from Baroness Thatcher and Lady Pamela Hicks

A look back at FA Cup finals over the last 30 years, featuring stories of winners and losers, of triumph and despair, of the unforgettable and the embarrassingly forgettable. Interviewees include winning goal-scorers, presenters past and present, fans, managers and many others who have contributed to one of soccer’s great occasions. Will Saturday’s final between Arsenal and Chelsea produce any memorable moments?

Chilling drama set within the claustrophobic confines of a yacht. A middle-aged couple trying to patch up their marriage on a sailing holiday find themselves on a nightmarish voyage when they meet a mysterious dentist and his wife, who have a deadly hidden agenda