Monday, 6 June 2011

TV Picks: 6-12 June 2011 (Angry Boys, Camelot, Comedy Gala 2011, Injustice, In With The Flynns, James May's Toy Stories, Mock The Week, Smallville, etc.)

Monday, 6 June 2011
Pick of the Week: ANGRY BOYS - BBC3, Tuesday, 10.40PM

MONDAY 6th
Crimewatch Roadshow (BBC1, 9.15am) Series 3 of the roadshow editions of the popular crime-fighting series. (1/20)
Injustice (ITV1, 9pm) Legal drama about a retired defense barrister called back into action. Starring James Purefoy. Continues weeknights until Friday. (1/5)
Embarrassing Fat Bodies (Channel 4, 9pm) Medical series looking at embarrassing illness suffered by overweight people. (1/4)
The Restaurant Inspector (Five, 10pm) Return of the series where Fernando Peire tries to help various British eateries. (1/6)
World's Craziest Fools (BBC3, 10.30pm) Series featuring clips of stupid and idiotic people. Hosted by Mr T. (1/10)

TUESDAY 7th
Animal Kingdom (ITV1, 7.30pm) Wildlife documentary series where a British vet helps restore an African wilderness in Namibia. (1/6)
The Fairy Jobmother (Channel 4, 9pm) Series 2 of the show where Hayley Taylor helps people find employment. (1/4)
Smallville (E4, 9pm) Season 10 of the superhero drama. Starring Tom Welling, Erica Durance & Allison Mack. (1/22)
Botany: A Blooming History (BBC4, 9pm) Timothy Walker, director of Oxford University Botanic Garden, explores the history of botany. (1/3)
Our War (BBC3, 9pm) Documentary series looking at the war in Afghanistan, told using footage shot by soldiers there. (1/3)
Poor Kids (BBC1, 10.35pm) Documentary about the 3.6 million children living in poverty in the UK.
Angry Boys (BBC3, 10.40pm) Mockumentary series from Chris Lilley, creator of Summer Heights High, focusing on a group of male characters facing modern life. Double-bill. (1 & 2/12)

WEDNESDAY 8th
You've Been Framed & Famous (ITV1, 8pm) Spin-off to the long-running home video series, focusing on members of the public who are celebrity lookalikes. Narrated by Harry Hill.
In With The Flynns (BBC1, 8.30pm) Family comedy. Starring Will Mellow & Warren Clarke. (1/6)
Mugged (ITV1, 10.35pm) Documentary on mugging.

THURSDAY 9th
Help! My House Is Falling Down (Channel 4, 8pm) Series 2 of the show where Sarah Beeny tries to help homeowners with homes that are in disrepair. (1/10)
The Duke At 90 (BBC1, 9pm) Documentary on the Duke of Edinburgh as he turns 90 years old.
Tourism & The Truth (BBC3, 9pm) Stacey Dooley investigates the shocking truth behind an all-inclusive hotel in Kenya.
TT 2011 (ITV4, 9pm) Highlights of the famous super bike race on the Isle of Man.
Unnatural Histories (BBC4, 9pm) Documentary series showing how various natural landscapes have been shaped over time. Starting with the Serengeti, with the Amazon and Yellowstone Park to follow. (1/3)
Born To Be Different (Channel 4, 9pm) Documentary on a group of children born with disabilities. (1/3)
Dermot's Big Fat Comedy Gala (Channel 4, 10pm) Backstage at the Comedy Gala 2011 with Dermot O'Leary, featuring interviews with many of the performers.
Mock The Week (BBC2, 10pm) Series 10 of the topical comedy panel show. Hosted by Dara O'Briain, with Hugh Dennis & Andy Parsons. Featuring Chris Addison & Greg Davies. (1/12)

FRIDAY 10th
Love Your Garden (ITV1, 8pm) New gardening series presented by Alan Titchmarsh. (1/8)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2011 (Channel 4, 9pm) The second annual stand-up comedy gala in aide of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Starring Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Andi Osho, Dara O'Briain, Jack Whitehall, John Bishop, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan, Rhod Gilbert. Chris Moyles, Jason Byrne, Jo Brand, Rich Hall, Sarah Millican, Shappi Khorsandi, Sean Lock, Michael McIntyre, Mark Watson, Jonathan Ross, Kevin Bridges, and many more. Featuring Lady Gaga, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Whoopi Goldberg, Sir Patrick Stewart, James Corden, Russell Brand, Miranda Hart & Rob Brydon.
The Santana Story: Angels & Demons (BBC4, 9pm) Documentary on the band Santana.

SATURDAY 11th
Charles Darwin & The Tree Of Life (BBC4, 7pm) Documentary where Sir David Attenborough offers his thoughts on the renowned naturalist's work.
The Cube: Celebrity Special (ITV1, 8.40pm) Celebrity edition of the physical/mental challenge gameshow. Featuring McFly. Hosted by Philip Schofield.
Camelot (Channel 4, 9pm) Season 1 of the US drama retelling the Arthurian Legend. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Eva Green, Jamie Campbell Bower, James Purefoy, Sean Pertwee & Claire Forlani. Double-bill. (1 & 2/10)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Channel 5, 10pm) Season 9 of the US crime drama. (1/19)

SUNDAY 12th
James May's Toy Stories: The Great Train Race (BBC2, 8pm) Top Gear's James May tries to make a 10-mile toy railway track.