Monday, 11 October 2010

This week in TV: 11th-15th October

Here's our pick of the shows to watch this week.

MONDAY
Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals
C4, 5.30pm
The first of 20 episodes, where chef-de-jour Jamie Oliver gives you a real-time cooking lesson, just in time for you to get back from work.

This week it is Piri-Piri Chicken. Which is essentially Nando’s without the self-loathing.

For the competitive among you, you can see if you actually complete the dish in half an hour by using the Jamie Oliver egg timer here.

Missed it? Watch it here (SeeSaw)

TUESDAY
Wedding House
C4, 8pm
If you have been confused by the adverts and the fact that it is on Channel 4, I will clarify for you, Wedding House is not a reality show. Gasp.

The Wedding House is an on-location boutique. Couples who are getting married provide a 'brief' of their ideal wedding to the in-house wedding specialists. They don’t see the result of this until the day of the wedding itself. It’s a bit like ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ – but in this case the specialists don’t have the added pressure of being castrated on their wedding night.

In last week’s episode, a man almost refused to marry his 5-month pregnant girlfriend because he asked for a blue suit and got a grey pin-stripe instead.

More madness this week promised. Definitely worth checking out.
Missed it? Watch it here (SeeSaw)

WEDNESDAY
Film 2010
BBC1, 10.45pm
There has been much controversy over panda-eyed Claudia Winkleman taking over this flagship show from Jonathan Ross.

Along with the new presenter there have been a handful of other changes. It is now being broadcast live and has a slightly longer transmission time of 40 minutes. Also there is no longer the solo presenter format. Claudia will be aided joined by film critic Danny Leigh to make up for the fact that she is a woman amateur.

Missed it? Watch it here (iPlayer)

THURSDAY
Have I Got News for You
BBC1, 9pm
The popular topical panel show is back for its 40th series. This week’s host is Sherlock heartthrob Benedict Cumberbatch.

Missed it? Watch it here (iPlayer)

FRIDAY
Neighbours
Channel 5, 1.45pm & 5.30pm
It’s the 6000th episode of the goings on in Ramsay Street, Erinsborough. If you have fallen out of touch with the soap over the years, never fret! This episode is centred on Paul Robinson, who is the only original member of the cast left after 25 years. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with your Aussie favourites.

Missed it? Watch it here (SeeSaw)