Midsomer Murders (Rpt)

22nd August
8.15pm on Saturday 22nd August (2 hours) on ITV3.

Murder by Magic. When a pub landlady is crushed to death by a giant Perspex box during a magic show by famous illusionist Gideon Latimer in Midsomer Oaks, Barnaby and Nelson uncover conflict between the village church and ancient pagan traditions. Is famous magician Gideon Latimer to blame or is he the target?

 

Houdini's Last Secrets (Rpt)

23rd August

10pm on Sunday 23rd August. Duration: 1 hour
Showing on Discovery Science.

 

 

on Wednesday 6th February (1 hour) on Discovery.

The Torture Escape. How did Harry Houdini pull off his death-defying escapes? A team of experts investigate his illusions to reveal the secrets of this mysterious stunt.

 

Border Force: America's Gatekeepers (Rpt)

28th  August

8.20am on Friday 28th August (1 hour) on U&Dave.

Packages of cocaine are found concealed in the chassis of a bus, officers receive a tip-off about a vehicle loaded with cartel cash, and a magician comes under scrutiny.

 

Tommy Cooper: 30 Greatest Moments (Rpt)

29th August
5pm on Saturday 29th August (2 hours) on Channel 5.

"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."

 

The Greatest Auction (Rpt)

30th August

1pm on Sunday 30th August (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.

 

The Most Embarrassing TV Moments (Rpt)

30th August

10pm on Saturday 30th August (2 hours 5 minutes) on 5.

A selection of TV cock-ups, mishaps and gaffes, including Richard Madeley's infamous impression of Ali G live on This Morning, Eamonn Holmes's uncomfortable interview with taciturn magician David Blaine and the moment when Tom Cruise bounced like an excited child on Oprah Winfrey's sofa. Plus, the moment when IT worker Guy Goma (at the BBC for a job interview) was mistaken for a journalist and put live on BBC News to discuss a complicated legal battle.

 

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