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THE BEST BITS ON UK TV 

Written by Caren Clark of TV and Satellite Week Magazine
For the week Saturday 26 June to Friday 2 July

1. The Olympic Torch Concert Live BBC1 Saturday 6pm

    Marking the first appearance of the Olympic Torch in the UK since 1948, Rod Stewart headlines a star-studded concert from The Mall while Sir Steve Redgrave joins in the torch relay.

2. Fantasy Sixties BBC4 Saturday 9.15pm

    From The Avengers to Doctor Who, the rise in sci-fi and fantasy programming during the 1960s comes under BBC4's spotlight. 

 3. The Truth About George Best Five Monday 9pm

    Arguably now more famous for his drinking than his legendary footballing prowess, George Best talks openly about his alcohol addiction and his acrimonious divorce from wife Alex.

 4. Human Cannonballs Discovery Monday 9pm

    What is it like to be fired through the air from a cannon? This

    extraordinary documentary looks at the risks involved for the

    intrepid or perhaps insane people who have done it for a living.

 5. Secret History: Sex Bomb Channel 4 Monday 9pm

During World War II, former journalist Sefton Delmer spearheaded a pornographic propaganda campaign designed to spread distrust

about the Nazi command. This revealing programme tracks his success.

 6. The Smoking Room BBC3 Tuesday 9pm NEW SERIES

    A possible successor to The Office, this quirky sitcom unites a motley selection of colleagues as they meet together to share a cigarette. 

 7. Wifeswap Channel 4 Tuesday 9pm NEW SERIES

    Wifeswap Changed My Marriage Channel 4 Tuesday 10.50pm   Get ready for more domestic disharmony as the hit reality show returns with more diverse couples eager to exchange their lives.   Followed by a catch-up with previous participants.

8. The Lyon's Den Five Tuesday 9.55pm NEW SERIES

    Fresh from The West Wing, former Brat Packer Rob Lowe stars in this new legal drama about as an idealistic attorney suddenly put in charge of a shady firm.

9. The Shield Five Tuesday 10.45pm NEW SERIES

Dangerous as ever, renegade detective Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) returns for a third run of the controversial cop drama.

10. Shrek 2 Special Sky One Friday 7.30pm

Go behind-the-scenes on the already record-breaking Shrek sequel as Sky One celebrates the return of the world's favourite ogre.

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