Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

3rd January

0.45am, 1.45am, 2.45am (3 shows) on Saturday 3rd January (1 hour) on Sky Showcase.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe.

Tommy Cooper: 30 Greatest Moments (Rpt)

3rd January
1.15am on Saturday 3rd January (1 hour 55 minutes) on 5 Select.

"A two-hour celebration of one of the most-loved British comedians of all time, a man recognised by his red fez alone who made a career out of his apparent lack of conjuring skills. The programme traces Tommy's career."

Comedy Legends (Rpt)

3rd January

3.10am on Saturday 3rd January (50 minutes) 5 Select.

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

The Greatest Auction (Rpt)

3rd January

12 noon on Saturday 3rd January (1 hour) on Together TV.

AJ Odudu hosts as millionaires, private collectors and antique dealers compete to buy extraordinary items. Banksy experts take a risk on a piece of wall featuring work attributed to the anonymous artist and Tommy Cooper's iconic fez goes on sale. Plus, a jar of pickled pig foetuses and an array of Buzzcocks memorabilia.

Houdini's Last Secrets (Rpt)

4th January

10pm, 11pm, on Sunday 4th January (2 x 1 hour) on Discovery Science.

How did Harry Houdini pull off his death-defying escapes? A team of experts investigate his illusions.

David Blaine: Real or Magic? (Rpt)

6th January

9pm on Tuesday 6th January (1 hour) on Sky Max.

For more than a decade, David Blaine has been captivating the world with his high-profile endurance stunts. Starting his career as a magician who appeared to do the impossible with a deck of cards, he was soon following in the footsteps of Houdini, seeking out that which seemed physically impossible, and actually doing it. This special programme follows Blaine's signature brand of street magic and mystifies some of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, including Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Will Smith, to name a few. Blaine goes into the homes of Kanye West and Olivia Wilde, and visits Stephen Hawking at his office at Cambridge University. He also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-seen-before, inconceivable magic.

David Blaine: Beyond Magic (Rpt)

6th January

10pm on Tuesday 6th January (1 hour) on Sky Max.

Following his critically acclaimed ratings smash David Blaine: Real or Magic, Blaine returns with his most revealing performance yet, which has been two years in the making. Blaine pulls the lid off his signature brand of street magic, sparking reactions that will leave audiences in awe and defy all expectations. Magic meets documentary in the one-hour special, as Blaine blows the minds of some of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, including David Beckham, Johnny Depp, Drake, Steph Curry, Dave Chappelle, John Travolta, Patrick Stewart, Emma Stone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others.

Columbo: Columbo Goes to the Guillotine (Rpt)

8th January
3pm on Thursday 8th January (2 hours) on 5 Select.

Columbo Goes to the Guillotine. The dishevelled detective investigates the suspicious death of a stage magician. All the evidence points toward suicide - but the sleuth is soon on the trail of an ex-convict who once conspired with the illusionist to steal military secrets. Detective drama, starring Peter Falk, Anthony Andrews and Karen Austin.

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

9th January

10pm, 11pm, 12pm (3 shows) on Friday 9th January (1 hour) on Sky Showcase.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe.

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

10th January

9pm, 10pm, 11pm (3 shows) on Saturday 10th January (1 hour) on Sky Showcase.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe.

Houdini's Last Secrets (Rpt)

11th January

10pm on Sunday 11th January (1 hour) on Discovery Science.

How did Harry Houdini pull off his death-defying escapes? A team of experts investigate his illusions.

Knowing Me, Knowing You - With Alan Partridge (Rpt)

12th January
1am on Monday 12th January (40 minutes) on Gold.
Minnie Driver appears on the spoof chat show as Playboy magazine's agony aunt, who has a book to promote and a surprising revelation to make. Alan's other guests include a magician and hypnotist and two of Hollywood's biggest stars.