Britain's Got Talent

18th April
7pm on Saturday 18th April (1 hour) on ITV1.

Ant and Dec host the nationwide talent search, which sees a wide variety of acts, from comedians to contortionists, singers to spoon players, compete for the chance to win a cash prize of £250,000 and a coveted slot at the Royal Variety Performance.

The Illusionist (Rpt)

19th April

6.05pm on Sunday 19th April (1 hour 55 minutes) on Sky Cinema Drama.

Sparks fly when childhood sweethearts Eisenheim and Sophie are reunited after 15 years. But Sophie is engaged to volatile royal Crown Prince Leopold and he doesn't take kindly to his fiance's feelings. Director: Neil Burger. Starring: Edward Norton (James Freedman Magic Consultant. PG, 2006, 4 Stars)

The Illusionist (Rpt)

20th April

2.25pm on Monday 20th April (1 hour 50 minutes) on Sky Cinema Drama.

Sparks fly when childhood sweethearts Eisenheim and Sophie are reunited after 15 years. But Sophie is engaged to volatile royal Crown Prince Leopold and he doesn't take kindly to his fiance's feelings. Director: Neil Burger. Starring: Edward Norton (James Freedman Magic Consultant. PG, 2006, 4 Stars)

The Houdini Myth (Rpt)

22nd April

1.30am on Wednesday 22nd April (50 minutes) on BBC Four.

A profile of the 20th-century escapologist, featuring restored archive footage and interviews with historians and illusionists, who recall his impact on audiences. Plus, revealing some of the secrets behind some of Houdini's most famous escapes. Originally broadcast in 2000.

Britain's Got Talent - Live Semi Finals

25th April
7pm on Saturday 25th April (2 hours) on ITV1.

Ant and Dec host the first live semi-final as acts that made it through the audition rounds perform in front of the judges and a live audience for a chance at a place in the final. Viewers hold the power to vote for their favourite acts of the night to send through to the ultimate stage of the competition, and the judges have their Golden Buzzer that can reward outstanding performers a ticket straight through.

Houdini's Last Secrets (Rpt)

26th April

10pm & 11pm on Sunday 26th April (2 x 1 hour) on Discovery Science.

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