This week's UK TV & radio

18:00 BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather.

18:00 Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the Eggheads, some of the country's top quiz champions. Also in HD.

18:00 The Simpsons See Homer Run To make amends for dismissing Lisa's Father's Day gift, Homer dons a Safety Salamander suit for a campaign at her school - and ends up running for mayor.

18:00 Home and Away Tony and Rachel struggle to see eye to eye over the doctor's proposed move to the US. Angelo's grand restaurant opening looks set to be a disaster. Indi reveals a secret to Romeo.

18:30 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands.

18:30 Climbing Great Buildings 3/15. Caernarfon Castle: Dr Jonathan Foyle scales Britain's most iconic structures to reveal the buildings' secrets. Next up is Caernarfon castle, built in 1283. Also in HD. [AD,S]

18:30 Hollyoaks Taylor tries to get Amber to face the fact that their parents are splitting up; Brendan invites Carmel on a trip to Barcelona; and Rhys and Jacqui continue their bickering. [AD,S]

18:25 Live From Studio Five Magazine show hosted by Kate Walsh and Jayne Middlemiss. The programme features a look at the day's news alongside location reports, celebrity interviews and gossip.

19:00 The One Show If it has Britain talking then it will be talked about on the One Show. Jason Manford and Alex Jones bring viewers the stories that matter from across the country. Also in HD.

19:00 Queens of Heartache A look at female singers of the 20th century who tragically died young. The singers featured include Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Maria Callas and Janis Joplin.

18:58 This Is BBC Four This is BBC Four. Programmes start at 7.00pm.

19:00 World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. [S] Followed by weather.

19:00 Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

19:00 Five News at 7 National and international news.

18:58 This Is BBC Three BBC Three. The best in new entertainment, comedy, contemporary drama and music for the digital generation. Stay tuned for 60 Seconds news.

19:00 Great TV Mistakes 1/11. The best of the worst cock-ups and continuity errors that television hoped no one had spotted, featuring Fawlty Towers, Friends, EastEnders, Doctor Who and Gavin and Stacey.

19:30 Bang Goes the Theory New series. 1/6. The team investigate the recent Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, and Liz travels to Louisiana. Also in HD. [S] Then BBC News.

19:30 The Yorkshire Dales on Film Using newsreels, documentaries and home movies from across the decades, this film reveals aspects of life in the Dales, from sheep farming to dry stone walls and hill running. [AD,S]

19:30 Michaela's Zoo Babies Highlights of the series which captures the drama as well as the magic surrounding the birth of animals in zoos and wildlife parks across the UK.

20:00 Waterloo Road 3/20. School-based drama. Chris finds himself in a difficult position when a controversial new sexual health initiative highlights the sensitivity surrounding sexual issues. Also in HD. [AD,S]

20:00 Coast Newcastle to Hull Neil Oliver takes a journey around the coast of the British Isles. Neil explores the ancient home of the Venerable Bede, who wrote the first history of England. [AD,S]

20:00 We Need Answers 2/13. Love: Anarchic comedy quiz show with a difference, as journalist and presenter Vanessa Feltz competes with actor Simon Bird in answering questions provided by members of the public.

19:55 4thought.tv Lucy Buchanan is married to James, a minister in the Church of England, and believes that God wants women to take a submissive role, both in church and in marriage.

20:00 How to Look Good Naked Gok catches up with twins Jeannie and Suzy to see how they are getting on two years after their fashion makeover. Jeannie was envious of her sister's body, while Suzy lacked confidence.

20:00 Emergency Bikers Documentary series. Motorbike paramedics come to the aid of an RAF medic and a pensioner who has taken a tumble. The Essex bike squad cracks down on speeding motorists (8/9).

20:00 Don't Tell the Bride 4/12. Ian and Reanna: On the proviso that Ian must organise every detail of the big day himself, Ian and Reanna are given 12,000 pounds towards their big fat Greek wedding.

20:30 Churches: How to Read Them 2/6. Medieval Life: Richard Taylor uncovers evidence that shows how and why our parish churches came to play such a crucial role in the everyday life of the Middle Ages.

21:00 Crimewatch Kirsty Young and the team present appeals for viewers' help in identifying the burglars who tortured a grandfather, and the rapist who attacked a nurse in broad daylight.

21:00 The Big School Lottery 2/3. The Decision: A look at the often-fraught process of selecting a child's secondary school. On national offers day cameras capture the families' reactions as they hear the verdict. [AD,S]

21:00 The North on a Plate Part of the Planet North season. 1/9. Cultural historian Andrew Hussey travels back to his homeland, the north west of England, in search of its lost food culture.

21:00 Ultimate Big Brother Catch up on all the latest goings-on in the Ultimate Big Brother house.

20:58 Five News at 9 The latest national and international news headlines.

21:00 NCIS Lost and Found Series following special agents who investigate crimes connected to the Navy. The agents stumble upon a nine-year-old kidnap case (9/24).

21:00 Under Siege 2: Dark Territory A Navy SEAL tries to stop terrorists who have hijacked a train. Contains very strong language, some sexual content and prolonged violence.

22:00 BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

22:00 Grumpy Old Holidays 2/4. Series in which grumpy celebrities complain about holidays. They berate package holidays and their overpriced boat trips, sunlounger wars by the pool and annoyingly sandy beaches. [AD,S]

22:00 Mad Men New series. 1/13. Public Relations: Don's secretive demeanour results in an unfavourable interview by a reporter. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]

22:00 Derren Brown: Hero at 30,000 Feet Acclaimed showman Derren Brown returns with a brand new special, in which a member of the public faces their fears on an amazing journey. Will they rise to Derren's life-changing challenge?

22:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Self-Made The brutal torture and murder of a young author leads the detectives to a series of suspects, including a slimy literary agent and a jaded older writer (7/22).

22:25 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.

22:30 Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day's headlines with Jeremy Paxman. [S] Followed by weather.

22:30 Family Guy 5/16. The Man with Two Brians: Animated comedy series. Realising that Brian may be getting old, Peter gets a newer dog who the Griffins love, prompting Brian to leave. Contains adult humour.

22:35 The National Lottery Draws The National Lottery Draws presented by Scott Mills, including Thunderball and Lotto.

22:45 Crimewatch Update Kirsty Young and the team present updates on cases featured on Crimewatch.

22:45 Selling the Sixties Documentary about Madison Avenue, home of the American advertising business, a semi-mythical place where the dreams of a new, affluent society were spun in the early 1960s.

22:55 Reggie Perrin 3/6. Reggie invites Nicola's class to spend a day at Groomtech, with disastrous consequences. Contains language which may offend. [S] Followed by National Lottery Update.

23:00 Law & Order Powerful American drama series about cops and lawyers. While investigating the death of a teenager, the detectives think they have stumbled onto the work of a serial killer.

22:55 Family Guy 6/16. Tales of a Third Grade Nothing: Animated comedy about US family life. Peter goes back to third grade to try and qualify for a promotion at work. Brian opens a bar. Contains adult humour.

23:15 Ultimate Big Brother There are only two days left until the Ultimate winner of Big Brother is crowned. Who will be evicted from the Ultimate Big Brother house and removed from the competition?

23:25 The Singing Detective Fantasy. A cynical crime novelist imagines himself as the hero of his own pulp fiction. Contains strong language, explicit sexual content, prolonged violence and upsetting scenes.

23:20 E Numbers: an Edible Adventure 2/3. Preservatives: Stefan Gates uncovers the truth about food additives. He looks at preservatives, discovering one that keeps bacon free of deadly bacteria and one that's an explosive.

23:20 American Dad! 15/19. Four Little Words: Animated series. Stan tries to matchmake Bullock with one of Francine's friends, but his attempt to relax everyone with alcohol ends in disaster.

23:45 The North on a Plate 1/9. Cultural historian Andrew Hussey follows his success with France on a Plate by travelling back to his homeland, the north west of England, in search of its lost food culture.

23:45 School of Comedy The unique comedy sketch show continues with Will Poulter, Jack Harries and a host of other rising stars. Sketches include bad news police, Bob Ryan Publisher and cabbie talksport.

23:40 American Dad! 16/19. When Stan Loves a Woman: Animated comedy series. Looking to rekindle their romance, Francine asks for a divorce so that Stan can be a bachelor again. Contains adult humour.

23:55 Partypoker.Com The Big Game Iv Poker action from Les Ambassadeurs Club. Some new faces try their luck.

00:15 Music on 4: Topman CTRL... ...Student Tour: Each week, a different presenter picks bands to play at a gig in a UK city. In this episode, Yeasayer and Silver Columns perform.

00:05 Ideal 4/8. The Poster: Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. Moz agrees to help Tilly with her new range of stained T-shirts, while Jenny mistakenly believes that Moz has dumped her.

00:20 Home Movie Roadshow Uncut 4/4. Extended versions of footage shown in the Home Movie Roadshow. Features two sides of the late 70s - the Queen's Silver Jubilee and punk, and a portrait of family life in the 1930s. [AD,S]

00:45 People's Palaces: The Golden... ...Age of Civic Architecture. 1/2. Neo-Classical: Jonathan Foyle explores some of the best Georgian and Victorian neo-classical civic buildings across the north of England. [AD,S]

00:35 Music on 4: 4Play: Laura Marling Performance from Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Laura Marling. Plus, an interview with the singer about her music.

00:35 Him & Her 1/6. The Toast: Comedy-drama series about a couple of happy, ambition-free 20-somethings. Steve and Becky's plans are scuppered when Becky's sister Laura arrives. [AD,S]

00:50 Music on 4: The Crush with... ...KFC Krushems: McFly, Alesha Dixon and Example join Rick Edwards for September's essential music round-up. Plus, live performances from McFly and Roll Deep.

00:55 Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. For more information and to register visit www.SuperCasino.com.

01:10 Weatherview Detailed weather forecast.

01:15 Dragons' Den 6/10. Entrepreneurs pitch to the multi-millionaire investors. Jacqueline McKay thinks she has the perfect accessory for travelling parents everywhere - a suitcase that turns into a cot. [S,SL]

01:15 Ultimate Big Brother: Live See what the housemates are up to with live streaming direct from the Ultimate Big Brother house.

01:05 The Real Hustle: Celebrity... ...Scammers. 7/10. The Scrap Trap: Hollyoaks actor Ben Hull plays a fake investor in a car buying scheme, which turns out to be a devious ruse to separate a couple of marks from their money.

01:20 BBC News BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.

01:45 We Need Answers 2/13. Love: Anarchic comedy quiz show with a difference, as journalist and presenter Vanessa Feltz competes with actor Simon Bird in answering questions provided by members of the public.

01:35 Great TV Mistakes 1/11. The best of the worst cock-ups and continuity errors that television hoped no one had spotted, featuring Fawlty Towers, Friends, EastEnders, Doctor Who and Gavin and Stacey.

02:15 Country Tracks North West Liz Bonnin goes on a journey along the North West coast of England, meeting actor Simon O'Brien and exploring the iconic Midland Hotel. [S,SL]

02:15 Churches: How to Read Them 2/6. Medieval Life: Richard Taylor uncovers evidence that shows how and why our parish churches came to play such a crucial role in the everyday life of the Middle Ages.

02:45 The North on a Plate 1/9. Cultural historian Andrew Hussey follows his success with France on a Plate by travelling back to his homeland, the north west of England, in search of its lost food culture. [S,SL]

02:45 Broken Lizard's Club Dread Film (2004) Bill Paxton and director Jay Chandrasekhar star in this anarchic slasher sex comedy. A machete-wielding maniac is stalking the holidaymakers on Paradise Island, but who could it be? [S,SL]

02:35 Ideal 4/8. The Poster: Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. Moz agrees to help Tilly with her new range of stained T-shirts, while Jenny mistakenly believes that Moz has dumped her.

03:10 Ben Fogle's Escape in Time 13/20. Series in which families become Victorian farmers. The Dads make a stable door for Dusty the Donkey, while reluctant housewives Anne and Lisa concoct a herbal ointment. [S,SL]

03:05 Him & Her 1/6. The Toast: Comedy-drama series about a couple of happy, ambition-free 20-somethings. Steve and Becky's plans are scuppered when Becky's sister Laura arrives. [AD,S]

03:45 This Is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

03:35 The Real Hustle: Celebrity... ...Scammers. 7/10. The Scrap Trap: Hollyoaks actor Ben Hull plays a fake investor in a car buying scheme, which turns out to be a devious ruse to separate a couple of marks from their money.

03:55 BBC News BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.

03:55 Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.

04:05 Chinese Food In Minutes Chinese cookery show. Today's guests are a couple of cheesemongers eager to spice up their kitchen repertoires. On the menu are steamed wine sea bass and hot-and-sour soup (3/13).

04:05 Don't Tell the Bride 4/12. Ian and Reanna: On the proviso that Ian must organise every detail of the big day himself, Ian and Reanna are given 12,000 pounds towards their big fat Greek wedding. [S,SL]

04:30 FIVB Beach Volleyball Featuring the World Tour 2010 from Norway and the start of the World Championships in Switzerland.

04:30 The Boss Is Coming To Dinner! Reality series. Anestis Cobella meets 22-year-old Dan from Swansea. The second applicant is 30-year-old Jason, a freelance stylist with 15 years' experience (23/25).

04:55 Animal Rescue Squad Highlights of the show in which Michaela Strachan and Matt Baker follow the urgent work going on to save and protect animals in the UK and abroad.

05:10 The New Tomorrow Children's drama series. In this episode, the Ants and Barbs shelter from the onslaught of a devastating storm. Gwyn files her first spy report to the Privs.

05:05 This Is BBC Three BBC Three Refreshing TV for the digital age. Tune in daily from 7.00pm.

05:30 This Is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind. More daily from 7.00pm.

05:25 Countdown Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. With Dictionary Corner guest Penny Smith.

05:30 This Is BBC Three BBC Three Refreshing TV for the digital age. Tune in daily from 7.00pm.

05:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge Michaela Strachan and colleagues undertake a range of wildlife-related dares. Michaela reveals that she is pregnant, and goes for a dolphin check-up!