TV Picks 2-8 August 2010 ('The Deep', 'The Gadget Show', 'Mistresses', 'Pete Vs Life', 'Roger And Val Have Just Got In', 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', and more...)

MONDAY 2nd

The Gadget Show (Five, 8pm) Return of the consumer electronics magazine show.
Our Drugs War (Channel 4, 8pm) Three-part series arguing that the war against drugs does more harm than drugs themselves.
Britain's Park Story (BBC4, 9pm) Series about the UK's public parks. Hosted by Dan Cruickshank.
Gears & Tears (BBC1, 10.35pm) Six-part series about two rival stock car teams.

TUESDAY 3rd

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (ITV1, 8pm) Return of the long-running quiz, with a revamp. Hosted by Chris Tarrant.
The Deep (BBC1, 9pm) Five-part drama about a submarine crew looking to solve the world's energy crisis, who become stranded with no power, limited oxygen and no communications. Stars James Nesbitt, Minnie Driver, Orla Brady, Goran Visnjic & Sinead Cusick.
Who Knows Best: Can't Sleep Kids (Channel 4, 9pm) Three-part series looking at various topics, beginning with the ideal time to put your kids to bed.
Glamour Models, Mum & Me (BBC3, 9pm) Documentary about the relationship between a glamour model and her 14-year-old daughter.
Wild Swimming (BBC4, 9pm) Alice Roberts presents this programme looking at the increasingly popular pastime of swimming in the great outdoors.
True Stories: Rough Aunties (More4, 10pm) Sundance-winning documentary about a multiracial group of women from South Africa who help and shelter abused children.

WEDNESDAY 4th

The Normans (BBC2, 9pm) Three-part series about the Norman empire. Presented by Professor Robert Bartlett.
Dannii Minogue: Style Queen (ITV2, 9pm) Three-part series following the ex-singer and X Factor judge before her recent pregnancy.
Dan Snow's Norman Walks (BBC4, 10pm) Three-part series looking at the Norman remains in Britain.

THURSDAY 5th

Mistresses (BBC1, 9pm) Series 3 of the drama about women whose lives have involved infidelity. Stars Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Orla Brady & Shelley Conn.
Small Teen, Big World (BBC3, 9pm) Documentary about a teenage girl afflicted with dwarfism, who is a carer for her likewise afflicted mother.
Getting On (BBC2, 10pm) Three-part comedy-drama about a geriatric ward. Stars Jo Brand.

FRIDAY 6th

Friday Night Lights (ITV4, 1.25am) Season 2 of the US drama.
The Great British Home Movie Roadshow (BBC2, 9pm) Five-part series where the public share their home video footage. Hosted by Dan Cruickshank & Kirsty Wark.
Roger And Val Have Just Got In (BBC2, 10pm) Six-part comedy-drama about a middle-aged married couple. Stars Dawn French & Alfred Molina.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Five, 10pm) Series 8 of the US drama.
Pete Versus Life (Channel 4, 10pm) Five-part sitcom about a sports journalist whose life is narrated by commentators. Stars Rafe Spall, Simon Greenall, Ian Kirkby & Chris Geere.

SATURDAY 7th

Nothing

SUNDAY 8th

The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse (ITV1, 9pm) Documentary special looking at the career of showbiz favourite Bob Monkhouse, the celebrated comedian and gameshow host who died of prostate cancer.

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