Britain's Got Talent

19th April
7pm on Saturday 19th April (1 hour 5 minutes) 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. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli return to the judging panel with special guest judge KSI.

 

Masters of the Impossible

19th April

8pm on Saturday 19th April (1 hour) on BBC Radio 4.

Psychologist and magician Professor Richard Wiseman explores the strange world of mentalism or mind magic, and meets entertainers who produce the seemingly impossible on demand. With the help of recently unearthed archive recordings, Richard explores its surreal history, its popularity and the life and legacy of David Berglas, the pioneer of mass media magic many regard as Master of the Impossible.

 

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

19th April

10pm, 11pm, 12 midnight on Saturday 19th April (1 hour) on Sky Max.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease.

 

David Blaine: Real or Magic? (Rpt)

20th April

4pm on Sunday 20th April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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)

20th April

5pm on Sunday 20th April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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.

 

The Illusionist (Rpt)

20th April

6pm on Sunday 20th April (2 hours) on Sky Max.

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 Star)

 

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

20th April

10.30pm, 11.30pm, 12.30 (past midnight) on Sunday 20th April (3 x 1 hour) on National Geographic. (also on Disney+)

The magician explores the world through the art of illusion.

 

David Blaine: Real or Magic? (Rpt)

21st April

9am on Monday 21st April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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)

21st April

10am on Monday 21st April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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.

 

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

21st April

9pm, 10pm, 11pm on Monday 21st April (3 x 1 hour) on Sky Showcase.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease.

 

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

23rd April

10.15pm, 11.10pm, 5 past midnight on Monday 21st April (3 x 55 minutes) on Sky Showcase.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease.

 

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

22nd April

12 midnight on Tuesday 22nd April (45 minutes) on National Geographic. (also on Disney+)

The magician explores the world through the art of illusion.

 

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

24th April

9pm on Thursday 24th April (1 hour) on National Geographic. (also on Disney+)

The magician explores the world through the art of illusion.

 

Britain's Got Talent: Live Semi-Final

26th April
7pm on Saturday 26th April (2 hours 5 minutes) 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. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli return to the judging panel with special guest judge KSI.

 

David Blaine: Real or Magic? (Rpt)

26th April

9pm on Saturday 26th April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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)

26th April

10pm on Saturday 26th April (1 hour) on SkyMax.

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.

 

The Greatest TV of the '70s (Rpt)

26th April

10.30pm on Saturday 26th April (2 hours) on Channel 5.

The best programmes of the decade, featuring comedy from Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and The Good Life. There are clips from dramas including I, Claudius, Abigail's Party and The Sweeney, as well as game shows like The Generation Game and Sale of the Century.

 

The Illusionist (Rpt)

27th April

8.15am on Sunday 27th April (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 Star)

 

The Illusionist (Rpt)

27th April

10.20pm on Sunday 27th April (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 Star)

 

Columbo: Now You See Him (Rpt)

28th April
4pm on Monday 28th April (1 hour 50 minutes) on 5select.
Now You See Him. Another feature-length outing for the shabby yet cunning LAPD detective. During an evening of unusual entertainment, there is magic, illusion, sleight of hand - and murder. Lt Columbo sets out to find out how the crime was committed.

 

Dynamo Beyond Belief (Rpt)

28th April

9pm, 10pm, 11pm on Monday 28th April (3 x 1 hour) on Sky Max.

Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease.

 

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

29th April

12 midnight on Sunday 29th April (55 minutes) on National Geographic. (also on Disney+)

The magician explores the world through the art of illusion.

 

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