This week's UK TV & radio

18:00 Wonders of the Solar System 1/5. Empire of the Sun: Professor Brian Cox describes how the laws of nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system. He explores the powerhouse of them all, the sun. [AD,S]

18:05 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.

18:15 Antiques Roadshow Leeds Fiona Bruce and the team visit a packed Leeds Town Hall. Among the items are a 15th-century spoon and a diamond brooch left as security for an unpaid off-licence bill. Also in HD.

18:30 Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather.

19:00 Countryfile Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury explore St David's in Pembrokeshire. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather for the Week Ahead.

19:00 Dragons' Den 9/10. Entrepreneurs pitch to the multimillionaire investors. John Buni pitches his modern take on tailoring, which uses a laser body scanner to collect measurements for bespoke suits.

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

19:00 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]

18:55 4thought.tv Twenty-six-year-old Emma Forward is the youngest member of the Church of England's governing body and believes that women should not be scrambling for status within the church.

19:00 The 9/11 Faker The extraordinary story of Tania Head, the woman who fooled everyone when she claimed to be a high-profile survivor of the Twin Towers terrorist attack.

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 MOTD Live: Women's World Cup... ...Play-off. England v Switzerland: Live coverage of the first leg of England's play-off match against Switzerland from Shrewsbury. At stake is a place in the World Cup finals next summer.

19:10 Five News National and international news.

19:15 Cricket: England V Pakistan Highlights of the second one day international between England and Pakistan at Headingley Carnegie. Presented by Mark Nicholas.

20:00 A Concert for Heroes An incredible line up of stars from the worlds of pop and comedy come together in a special concert to mark the nation's appreciation of its servicemen and women. Also in HD.

20:00 The Vera Lynn Story Sir David Frost interviews Dame Vera Lynn at her home in Sussex and hears about her extraordinary career. Includes contributions from Sir Cliff Richard and Alan Titchmarsh. [AD,S]

20:00 Today I'm With You In the 1960s filmmaker Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen came to Byker in Newcastle upon Tyne. She returned in 2005, and this film follows her as she builds a portrait of the new estate.

20:00 Fool's Gold Film (2008) Andy Tennant's comedy adventure stars Matthew McConaughey as a treasure hunter who, with his ex-wife (Kate Hudson), is hunting for a sunken Spanish galleon awash with gold bullion.

20:00 Men In Black Film Sci-fi comedy starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Two US agents who regulate alien visitors to earth must stop an intergalactic terrorist from causing havoc. (1997)

21:00 Notes on a Scandal Self-styled 'old battleaxe' Barbara befriends new fellow teacher, Sheba, but feels betrayed when the younger woman has an affair with an underage pupil. Starring Judi Dench. [2006] [AD,S]

21:00 Newcastle on Film Part of Newcastle on Film night. Newcastle is a city rich in history, with a thousand different stories to tell. Featuring archive footage from the 1900s through to the present day. [AD,S]

21:00 Gavin and Stacey 5/6. Comedy. The Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day at the beach, Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon. [AD,S]

21:30 A Journey Back to Newcastle:... ...Michael Smith's Deep North. Part of Newcastle on Film night. Michael Smith goes in search of the Newcastle of his youth with a lyrical mediation on the North East.

21:30 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. Contains strong language. [AD,S]

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

21:55 Bad Boys Film Action thriller starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Téa Leoni. Two wisecracking cops are forced to swap identities in order to track down $100 million of heroin stolen from the police. (1995)

22:00 Family Guy 15/16. Peter's Progress: Animated comedy. Peter has a psychic reading and discovers he was once a gentleman who followed Lady Redbush in the 17th century. Contains adult humour.

22:15 Midlands Today The latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S] Followed by national weather.

22:15 Four Weddings and a Funeral Film (1994) Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell star in this smash hit movie as the couple who only meet at weddings and funerals. Contains strong language from the start. [AD,S]

22:25 Live at the Apollo Series of cutting-edge stand-up comedy recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo. Contains language which may offend. Also in HD.

22:30 Match of the Day 2 Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League action, including Everton v Manchester United and Birmingham City v Liverpool.

22:30 The Fall: The Wonderful and... ...Frightening World of Mark E Smith. Profile of The Fall, one of the most enigmatic garage bands of the last 30 years, led by the belligerent and poetic Mark E Smith. Contains strong language.

22:20 Family Guy 18/18. Meet the Quagmires: Animated comedy. Death grants Peter's wish to go back to 1984 when he was 18, but only for one night. He hangs out with a movie actress. Contains adult humour.

22:45 The King Is Dead 2/7. Chief of Police: Caprice, Kirsten O'Brien and Graham Cole are interviewed for the vacant post of chief of police by a panel consisting of Simon Bird, Nick Mohammed and Katy Wix.

23:10 Broken Flowers When Don Johnston (Bill Murray) receives an anonymous letter stating that he has a teenage son, he sets out on a quest to discover the truth. Contains some strong language. [2005] [AD,S]

23:15 Formula 1: The Italian Grand Prix Highlights Jake Humphrey presents highlights of the Italian Grand Prix. This year's event marks the 88th anniversary of the first Italian Grand Prix to be held at Monza.

23:20 Mad Men 11/13. Indian Summer: Drama set in 1960s New York. While Peggy is assigned a difficult project, Don grabs a chance provided by Roger's work problems. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]

23:30 Oil City Confidential: Dr Feelgood Director Julien Temple celebrates the early Seventies Essex rhythm and blues band. Contains very strong language.

00:00 Gavin and Stacey 5/6. Comedy. The Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day at the beach, Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon. [AD,S]

00:05 Mad Men 12/13. Nixon vs Kennedy: The staff at Sterling Cooper stay up all night to watch the Nixon/Kennedy election returns. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]

00:25 Music on 4: Orange RockCorps... ...Snoop Dogg Special: Jameela Jamil meets Snoop Dogg at Manchester's Orange RockCorps gig. The programme features Snoop doing four hours of volunteering and includes backstage gossip.

00:20 The Gadget Show Consumer technology show. The presenters set out on a mission to destroy some of the world's toughest gadgets. Elsewhere, Jon tests a range of music-streaming systems.

00:30 Ideal 4/8. The Poster: Sitcom about a dope dealer. Moz helps Tilly with her new range of T-shirts, while Jenny mistakenly believes Moz has dumped her. Contains some strong language. [AD,S]

00:50 Weatherview Detailed weather forecast.

00:55 Victorian Pharmacy 1/4. Documentary series recreating a 19th-century pharmacy. After sampling traditional remedies, including leeches, oil of earthworm and cannabis potions, newer cures are looked at. [AD,S,SL]

00:55 Mad Men 13/13. The Wheel: Drama set in the 1960s. Peggy directs her first radio spot. Don's work gets in the way of home life as Betty uncovers his secret. Contains adult themes. Also in HD. [AD,S]

00:55 American Football Live The NFL is back on Channel 4 with a live game every Sunday night. The opening fixture sees the Dallas Cowboys face arch-rivals the Washington Redskins in a classic NFC East match-up.

01:00 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. Contains strong language.

01:20 Newcastle on Film Newcastle is a city rich in history, with a thousand different stories to tell. Featuring archive footage from the 1900s through to the present day. [AD,S]

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01:30 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.

01:45 BBC News BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.

01:55 Holby City Get Busy Living Penny discovers Frieda's secret past, while Ric finally agrees to chemotherapy. And Lady Byrne ruins Joseph's chances of playing a part in his son's future. [AD,S,SL]

01:50 A Journey Back to Newcastle:... ...Michael Smith's Deep North. Michael Smith goes in search of the Newcastle of his youth with a lyrical mediation on the North East.

02:30 The King Is Dead 2/7. Chief of Police: Caprice, Kirsten O'Brien and Graham Cole are interviewed for the vacant post of chief of police by a panel consisting of Simon Bird, Nick Mohammed and Katy Wix.

02:55 The Private Life of Cows 1/3. Jimmy Doherty embarks on a quest to reveal the hidden lives of farmyard animals. He visits a farm in Devon to find out about cows. What really goes on inside their brains? [AD,S,SL]

02:50 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]

03:00 Ideal 4/8. The Poster: Sitcom about a dope dealer. Moz helps Tilly with her new range of T-shirts, while Jenny mistakenly believes Moz has dumped her. Contains some strong language.

03:30 Formula 1: The Italian Grand Prix Highlights Jake Humphrey presents highlights of the Italian Grand Prix. This year's event marks the 88th anniversary of the first Italian Grand Prix to be held at Monza.

03:45 Newcastle on Film Newcastle is a city rich in history, with a thousand different stories to tell. Featuring archive footage from the 1900s through to the present day. [AD,S]

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.

04:15 A Journey Back to Newcastle:... ...Michael Smith's Deep North. Michael Smith goes in search of the Newcastle of his youth. [S,SL]

04:05 Chinese Food In Minutes Chinese cookery show. Two student friends from Durham want to improve their cooking skills and learn to make delicious Chinese food to replace their usual mince dishes (5/13).

04:15 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.

04:30 House Doctor Home improvement series. Californian interior designer Ann Maurice works her magic on a house in Aintree, Liverpool, which has been on the market for over two years.

04:45 Ironman The UK's only Ironman World Championship qualifying event takes place at Sherborne in Dorset.

04:55 The Family Recipe Cookery series in which celebrity chefs share their favourite family recipes. Italian chef Antonio Carluccio is back to share another one of his recipes.

05:00 Hana's Helpline Too Many Hands Series about a duck agony aunt. Olivia is a little octopus who feels really clumsy until Hana helps her discover that with her hands she can do six things all at once.

05:15 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.

05:10 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.

05:10 The Milkshake Show Sport - Hit Those Waves. Children's show with songs, stories and challenges. Shake is excited about his first swimming lesson. Also featuring a trick from Hannah's magic garden.

05:15 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.

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

05:35 Thomas and Friends Railway stories. While Thomas is pushing him back to the sheds, Percy sees some flashing lights in the sky and is convinced they are a spaceship.

05:45 Roary The Racing Car Big Chris's Big Workout. Big Chris accepts the race challenge suggested by Marsha, but he doesn't stand much chance of winning - or does he? With the voice of comic Peter Kay.

05:55 Sali Mali Jackdaw makes a mess while Sali Mali paints the house.