Must-see TV for the year ahead

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Must-see TV for the year ahead Whatever 2010 may bring, your TV will get you through it. We take a look at the must-see line-up coming to our screens in the next year.

Doctor Who

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As David Tennant hands in the keys to the Tardis, Doctor Who is reincarnated come April in the form of Matt Smith, the 11th Doctor. And that’s not the only thing that’s new; actress Karen Gillan is his new companion Amy Pond. We can’t wait to see how they do!

When’s it on? April 2010

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Ashes To Ashes

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Ashes To Ashes The hunky Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister) is back keeping the streets safe in his own slapdash manner alongside Alex Drake (Keeley Hawes). This third series will be the last, as Ashes To Ashes are finally scattered.
When’s it on? Ashes to Ashes usually airs on BBC1 at the end of April, but as of yet there’s no set launch date.

Got To Dance

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We’re overwhelmed with dancing shows this year, as Davina McCall hosts Sky 1’s talent contest judged by ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, the gorgeous Adam Garcia and Diversity’s Ashley Banjo. Will Davina be able to prove that she’s more than just Big Brother’s long-time host? Only time will tell.

When’s it on? 6pm, Sundays, Sky1.

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Dancing On Ice

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If Celebrity Big Brother doesn’t take your fancy, Dancing On Ice starts on 8 January. Celebrities touted to take part include Heather Mills, EastEnders’ Daniella Westbrook and Boyzone’s Mikey Graham. Should be lots of fun!

When’s it on? From 9pm, Friday 8 January, ITV.

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Cougar Town

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Courteney Cox-Arquette’s latest attempt to break away from her Friends legacy comes in the form of Cougar Town, which will be on digital channel Living from January. Courteney stars as a recently divorced mother and the show follows her attempts to get back into the dating game.

 

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So You Think You Can Dance?

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The hit US show, hosted by our very own English rose Cat Deeley, comes to our screens this January as Nigel Lythgoe and ex-Strictly Come Dancing Judge Arlene Phillips try to find Britain’s favourite dancer.

When’s it on? 7pm, Saturdays, BBC1.

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Eastenders

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Eastenders To celebrate their 25th birthday EastEnders will be live on your TV screen on 19 February, when it’s promised that a huge storyline will be concluded. If it’s as good as the storylines this Christmas, we’re very excited already.

When’s it on? 19 February 2010 – a date for your diary.

X Factor

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Simon Cowell has promised some big changes to this year’s X Factor, which returns in the summer. One promise is that the judges will each handle an act from all four categories. We can’t quite get out head around the idea! Will Cheryl Cole still judge? Will the format change again? Expect the usual crazy contestants, cat-calling and judge’s fights.

When’s it on? The X Factor will dominate your weekends from the summer of 2010.

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Being Human

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Wohoo, Aidan Turner is back on our screens! Following his performance last year as Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the BBC’s Desperate Romantics, you can catch the brooding actor in series three of Being Human from 10 January, where he plays a vampire (the hottest superhuman beings around at the moment) perfectly.

When’s it on? Sundays, 9:30pm, BBC Three,

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The Simpsons

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This January Sky 1 will celebrate The Simpson’s 20th bithday with three special programmes, voiced by superfan Ricky Gervais. Set your boxes for The Simpsons… Access All Areas (Mon 11 Jan, 7pm), The Simpsons… Mischief and Mayhem (Tue 12 Jan, 7pm) and The Simpsons… Celebrity Friends (Weds 13 Jan, 7pm).

When’s it on? All over January!

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Silent Witness

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Silent Witness Forensic Pathologists Leo (William Gaminara), Harry (Tom Ward) and Nikki (Emilia Fox) are back on our screens from 7 January. The team will be gathering evidence to solve the most gruesome murders presented to them.
When’s it on? Part one airs 9pm, 7 January 2010, ITV. Missed it? Catch it on ITV Player.

Nurse Jackie

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Nurse Jackie This critically acclaimed US comedy/drama hits BBC2 on 4 January and stars Edie Falco (The Sopranos) as Jackie Peyto, a feisty, drug-addicted nurse in a New York City emergency room. Cue more tension than you’d find in an elasticated bandage.
When’s it on? Thursdays, 10pm, BBC2

Hustle

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Hustle Hooray, our favourite series is back from 4 January! Hustle follows the usual gang of likely lads (Adrian Lester, Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn and Matt DiAngelo) as they attempt to bring down criminals by playing them at their own game.
When’s it on? Mondays, 9pm, BBC1

24

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As usual when we last parted ways with Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) he was on his last limb and it didn’t look like he was going to make it. But Jack Bauer doesn’t follow protocol, protocol follows Jack Bauer. The hardest – and possibly sexiest – anti-terrorism agent to ever grace our screens is back for another action-packed explosive series. The eighth day begins on Sunday 24 January. Does this man ever sleep?

When’s it on? 9pm, Sky1, Sunday 24 January

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Big Brother

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The time has come. Big Brother is coming to an end and the final series will begin in the summer of 2010. Let’s hope Davina McCall’s got something to do with her new-found spare time.

When’s it on? Summer 2010, Channel 4, pretty much every day of the week.

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Delia Through The Decades

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,delia smith,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Delia Through The Decades This series celebrates Delia Smith’s amazing, 40-year cookery career. It’ll highlight the impact that Delia’s had on today’s cooking, and what we’re willing to eat. The show starts on BBC2 from Monday 11 January.

When’s it on? 8:30pm, 11 January, BBC 2

Secret Diaries Of A Call Girl

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Billie Piper will be returning to her role as Belle du Jour in the Secret Diaries Of A Call Girl on ITV2 in 2010. And now we have a face to put to the name (Dr Brooke Magnanti revealed her secret identity in 2009) it should be even more interesting.

When’s it on? 25 January, ITV2

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Mrs Mandela

entertainment tv,TV,reality tv,big brother,The X Factor,entertainment news,Entertainment Mrs Mandela A one-off drama based on the life of Winnie Mandela, starring Oscar-nominee Sophie Okonedo. Don’t miss it.

When’s it on? Coming soon to BBC 4.

Ultimate Movie Toons

entertainment tv,TV,dannii minogue,reality tv,entertainment news,Entertainment Ultimate Movie Toons X Factor judge Dannii Minogue appears on our screens to celebrate the best music from our favourite animated films. We vote I Just Can’t Wait To Be King from The Lion King for the No 1 spot.
When’s it on? Coming soon to ITV.

Desperate Housewives

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The Desperate Housewives gang are still at it and return to our screens for their sixth series in the early part of 2010. What will the cards have in store for the residents of Wysteria Lane? Only time will tell.
When’s it on? 27 January, Channel 4.

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What Katie Did Next

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If you thought you’d seen the last of Katie Price, well… what were you thinking? ITV2 have commissioned another series of her reality TV show documenting her life after Peter Andre. The next chapter begins in the spring and we’re sure it’ll bring many a surprise.

When’s it on? Spring 2010, ITV2

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Pop Star To Opera Star

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Alan Titchmarsh and Myleene Klass present this reality TV show that tries to transform pop stars into opera stars by having them perform well known opera songs. Should be a good song and dance.
When’s it on? Coming soon, Friday nights, ITV1

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