The Illusionist (Rpt)

20th September

20 past midnight on Sunday 20th September (2 hours) 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 Simpsons with guests Penn & Teller (Rpt)

21st September
12.30pm on Monday 21st September (30 minutes) on E4.

Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder. Series 11, episode 6. "After a rotten day, Homer bowls a perfect 300 game, and becomes a local hero. But his fame soon fades, and to keep himself from gloom, Homer decides to focus his attention on baby Maggie. Guest Starring Penn and Teller, Ron Howard, Nancy O'Dell and Pat O'Brien as themselves."

The Repair Shop (Rpt)

23rd September

1pm on Wednesday 23rd September (1 hour) on Quest.

Jay Blades and the experts revive a magician's top hat that once belonged to the owner's uncle, a metal case used to hold signwriters' tools and a mechanical model that stood proudly on display in a butcher's shop for decades.

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (Rpt)

24th September
8.30pm on Thursday 24th September (50 minutes) on Talking Pictures TV.

Series 3, Episode 2. Elaine Delmar sings You Are the Sunshine of My Life and Alvin Stardust performs My Coo Ca Choo and Jealous Mind. Also featuring performances from the Vernons and Paul Daniels. From 1975.

The X Files with Ricky Jay (Rpt)

28th September
11pm on Monday 28th September (1 hour) on 5Action.

The Amazing Maleeni. Series 7, episode 8. "On the Santa Monica pier a magician amazes the crowd with his superior ancient magic tricks. However Mulder and Scully are soon brought in when the headless corpse of the magician is found in his car leaving only his twin brother, Albert and his rival, LaBonge as suspects. After some strange scenarios we are left with the question, who murdered the Amazing Maleeni, or is it all another amazing trick?"

Come Dine with Me (Rpt)

29th September

7am on Tuesday 29th September (1 hour) on E4.

In Bedfordshire, Tom and his wife Naomi kick things off with an upmarket menu, which fails to leave an impression. On day two Victoria and her boyfriend Elliot cook up a massive Caribbean feast featuring a controversial goat curry. On the final night magician Neil and his fiance Charlie plan to wow their guests with a mysterious menu and magical entertainment.
Director: Sarah Doughty.