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DRAMA 7 TO WATCH.


LEWIS, ITV (1) See interactive TV.

(2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV).
1, Sunday, 8pm: Joanna Lumley Joanna Lamond Lumley, OBE (born 1 May 1946) is an English actress and former model who is best known for her roles in The New Avengers, Absolutely Fabulous, Sapphire and Steel and Sensitive Skin.  is the guest star in the last in this enjoyable detective series. Inspector Lewis (Kevin Whately) is thrilled when he discovers his favourite 1970s band is on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955.  of a comeback.

But he's shocked to meet their iconic singer, Esme (Lumley), who's back from the dead after faking her demise 35 years ago.

Look out for Midlander Helen Baxendale as rock star David Hayman's put-upon wife.

DOCTOR WHO, BBC BBC
 in full British Broadcasting Corp.

Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927.
1, Monday, 5pm: If you missed this one-off episode on Saturday, here's another chance to see the Doctor in action in this highly entertaining story. He teams up with Lady Christina (Michelle Ryan, once again proving she's so much posher than Zoe in EastEnders) on a London bus, which whizzes through through a wormhole wormhole - back door  to a desert-like planet and lots of nasty aliens. David Tennant and Lee Evans are great.

ALL THE SMALL THINGS, BBC1, Tuesday, 9pm: There's excitement when the choir's two newest members decide to get married, but events turn sour when they fall out with old guard Gilbert and Ethel, played superbly by David Fleeshman (dad of Richard, who plays Kyle) and Annette Badland. Plus, Esther (Sarah Lancashire) and Jake (Bryan Dick) are thrown together with their church work.

DAMAGES, BBC1, Sunday, 11.05pm: Note the later time, due to Match of the Day 2 being shown on BBC1 involving some football team called Aston Villa.

Patty becomes convinced that Pete's death was part of a government conspiracy and Ellen is disappointed by the investigation's lack of progress.

MAD MEN, BBC4, Tuesday, 10pm: When Betty's dad has a stroke, she turns to estranged husband Don for support. He hopes it might be a way to repair their marriage, but she just wants a temporary shoulder to cry on.

Look out for Wednesday's repeat on BBC2.

WATERLOO ROAD, BBC1, Wednesday, 9pm: Trainee teacher Davina (Christine Tremarco) fi- nally gets something to do, when she realises cash is missing from her and Tom's joint account. He's pinched the pounds 2,000 to give to Rose Kelly, leading Davina to think they're having an affair.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Channel 4, Wednesday, 9pm: This is the episode where Susan kisses a girl - actually, two. First her boss, who's getting on a bit, and then Gaby. But she's still in love with Mike, even though she's denying it. Plus, Orson's stealing escalates..
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Publication:Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
Date:Apr 12, 2009
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