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Picture: BBC | SITCOM: A surprise for Alice This continues to be a Saturday-night must-see, possibly, some might say, by default. Although Tamsin Greig (pictured, centre) is undoubtedly hugely talented, she just coasts through this fairly lightweight sitcom, which has been cleverly scheduled on a night that's currently a bit thin for top TV. Consequently the show has consistently picked up critical acclaim. Would it be as much in the limelight if it was shown on another night where the competition is tougher?.. (Click to continue reading) Love Soup showing on BBC 1 at 9:05pm  5 comments
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Sport |  | Oxford v Cambridge Live coverage of the 154th university boat race. Cambridge were victors last year, beating Oxford by just over a length to take their tally of wins to 79. But Oxford will want to hit back this time around and have a surprise weapon in their arsenal - the oldest ever oarsman to feature in the race! (Click to continue reading) The Boat Race 2008 showing on ITV1 at 4:00pm 3 comments |
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Reality Show | 
Picture: BBC | Who will be Nancy? Graham Norton presents as Andrew Lloyd Webber searches for the nation's Nancy and Oliver to star in the West End production. The 12 potential Nancys and Olivers perform in the studio for the first time, but who will most impress the panel? Also featuring John Barrowman, Denise Van Outen and Barry Humphries. (Click to continue reading) I'd Do Anything showing on BBC 1 at 6:50pm 0 comments |
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Documentary |  | Man on a mission Since his assassination 40 years ago, Martin Luther King has become known throughout the world as a champion of freedom. But there's another side to this man that could be forgotten - King the raging prophet of God's judgement on the West, the Baptist pastor who said that his mission was "to redeem the soul of America". Oona King investigates. (Click to continue reading) Martin Luther King: American Prophet showing on BBC 2 at 8:00pm 3 comments |
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Drama |  | Ninjas and betrayal There's been mixed critical reaction for this drama-documentary about the Samurai general Tokugawa Ieyasu, a towering figure of Japanese history. He overthrew the governing dynasty of Japan and became the Shogun - the supreme military leader - of Japan. (Click to continue reading) The Shogun showing on BBC 2 at 9:30pm 0 comments |
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