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Chat Show King Is Back ; Jonathan Ross Returns for Friday Night Fun

WITH last year's controversy nothing but an unpleasant memory, perhaps Jonathan Ross can get back to doing what he does best: making us laugh on a Friday night while he waxes lyrical with his famous mates. TV's most controversial chat show host returns for a new run of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. He might not be everyone's cup of tea, but Friday nights wouldn't be the same without his chat show, which always boasts an eclectic mix of celebrity guests.

Wedding Plans for Morning Couple

WHILE they might have a perfect TV partnership on This Morning, newly-engaged Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford don't always agree off-screen. Take the first dance at the part-time presenters' wedding next year. Then there's the actual date and location of the nuptials.

Evening Shift at the Office

IF you're a fan of Ricky Gervais this is your chance to wallow in his much imitated sitcom. A Night at The Office: Introduction kicks off an evening of shows devoted to this award-winning creation.

Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter

IS it any wonder that the tale of young wizard Harry Potter holds the world spellbound? ITV is putting on a Harry Potter extravaganza, showing the fourth film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, followed by a behind-thescenes look at how it was made. One of the darkest films in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire features the first appearance of Voldemort, as Harry finally confronts his nemesis. Ben Shepherd caught up with the cast and crew during filming to show viewers what go...

Animal Magic

RUSSELL Jones first fell in love with breeding poultry when he was just 12. It led to his interest in gardening and then to a career as a professional gardener and TV presenter. Today he's got a flock of more than 70 ducks, geese and hens at his new three-acre home near Caernarfon. And he's keen to have more - he even buys eggs mail order from specialist and hobby breeders through online auction site e-Bay, which he pops into his incubator and sits back to await his latest chick, duckling or ...

Picture Perfect

PRICELESS paintings were hidden from possible Nazi invaders in Welsh quarries during World War II, inspiring a loved children's story by Frank Cottrell-Bryce. The book, Framed, has been adapted for TV, starring Trevor Eve and Eve Myles. Filming took place last spring in Welsh Slate's Cwt y Bugail quarries, known locally as Manod, in Blaenau Ffestiniog, plus Harlech's Llanfair Slate Caverns. Trevor plays Quentin Lester, a National Gallery curator who travels from London to Manod to oversee the...

Scrubbed Up Ready for New Series

IT'S been a long while since sitting in front of the TV to eat your dinner has been a risk-free pleasure. These days, it's difficult to flick through the channels without finding at least half a dozen shows designed to make your flesh crawl.

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The X Factor (ITV1, 7pm) Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Danni Minogue are back on the road again, travelling around the country to audition potential super stars as well as the wacky warblers. Adding a live audience to the show seems to be working, the crowd are always quick to tell the judges when they are making a mistake. Tonights highlights include a 50 year old Brummie with dreams of rock stardom and a 22 year old woman who pulls at the heartstrings of fellow Geordie Cheryl. ...

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Tennis (Sky Sports 2, 4pm, Eurosport, 7pm) The US Open starts today in New York City. Britain's new world No 2, Andy Murray, believes that time has come for him to win his first Grand Slam title, but the defending champions are Roger Federa and Serena Williams who beat him and Jelena Jankovic respectively, in the 2008 finals. Framed (BBC1, 8.30pm) Living in Manod, a Welsh village where families struggle to make ends meet since the closure of the slate mine, tenyear-old Dylan's life changes wh...

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Loose Women (ITV1, 12.30pm) Those loose women are back after their summer break. No doubt they'll be regaling us with stories of what they got up to on their summer holidays, which is sure to be eventful. They will also be chatting to today's guests who include actress Lucy Pargeter (who plays Emmerdale's Chas Dingle) and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. Holby City (BBC1, 8pm) Tonight's episode is not to be missed with revenge, sex-scandals and bereaved nurses, we also find out who has be...

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (ITV1, 7pm) In this fantasy adventure, Harry needs all the wizardry he can muster when he faces the Tri-Wizard tournament. He also falls out with Ron and steels himself to ask a girl out. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson put in their usual marvellous performances, and the film also sees the early big-screen appearance of Robert Pattison (playing Cedric Diggory), who is now more famous for his role as vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga....

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Big Brother Final (C4, 8.30pm) After 93 long days and nights we finally come to the end of Big Brother 2009. Around two million of us have been tuning in to watch the antics of this years contestants, and like it or loath it BB is set to return in 2010... but for the last time. The Tudors (BBC2, 9.30pm) Following the death of his beloved third wife, Jane Seymour, Henry VIII has fallen in to a very black mood indeed, despite finally having a male heir. He's shut himself away in a darkened room...

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(week beginning Monday August 31) EASTENDERS (BBC1) Trina causes trouble for preacher Lucas when she turns up at Jordan's birthday party the worse for wear, and makes an ugly scene. Lucas turfs her out, but finds it harder to reject her the following day. Charlie returns to Walford with a new Russian girlfriend Orlenda. NEIGHBOURS (FIVE) The Kennedy house is broken into, and the residents assume the culprit is somebody who disagrees with the surrogacy scheme. To make matters worse, the hospit...

Up Close with ... Dannii Minogue

Name Dannii Minogue Image Sultry singer Best Known For Being Kylie's little sister Early Life Born Danielle Jane Minogue on October 20 1971, she is the youngest of three siblings. Older sister Kylie is a singer and actress, while big brother Brendan is a news cameraman. Dannii started her career in showbusiness at a young age, following in Kylie's footsteps by appearing in several soap operas, including Skyways and The Sullivans, before becoming a regular on children's show Young Talent Time ...

Purple Reign ; Why the Beetroot Is Back in Fashion

BEETROOT is one of those vegetables that throughout my life I have known and would consider it to be very British, especially with its thick ruby slices sitting in a pool of malt vinegar. When I was younger I could not help getting the brightly coloured juice down my Sunday best shirt, which - combined with the vinegar - helped to stick it nicely to my clothes. When I started cooking back in the 70s, I remember beetroot cooked with orange juice and served as a vegetable on the side. Over the ...

T He Years Roll On [ ... ] ; Wine Notes with Colin Pressdee

THE years roll on and we are approaching the harvest time for vines in the traditional wine areas of Europe. Already people are speculating on the quality of the vintage 2009, which within a month will be in the cellars maturing away.

Sporting Chance of Perfection

tastetest Patti Bright at Royal Sportsman, Porthmadog SO, you want to go out for a meal? But wait a moment, someone in your party is vegetarian, vegan, wheat intolerant or maybe diabetic. Where can you go? Finding a place that embraces the fact we don't all eat the same way can be difficult. Not to worry. The solution to your dilemma can be found at The Royal Sportsman hotel in Porthmadog. Not only does it have wonderful reviews, a big thumbs up from travel writer Bill Bryson and a new AA Ros...

Switched On for Christmas ; Act Now to Force Bulbs to Give a Festive Show

IT'S difficult to think about Christmas as early as August, but if you want to force hyacinths to bring their sweet-scented fragrance and colour to the festive table, you need to do it now. Garden centres are already selling prepared hyacinths, which have undergone heat treatment to bring them on.