Modern Family & The Middle
Sky 1
Apparently, it's healthy to spend time apart from your nearest and dearest every now and then, what with absence making the heart grow fonder and all that. Either way, it's good to have the Hecks, Dunphys, Pritchetts and Pritchett-Tuckers in the fold again. The award-garlanded Modern Family and much-loved The Middle loosen the laughs as they settle into their usual slots to continue their respective third seasons. There's no question that, together with Stella, Sky 1's Comedy Friday is the home of funny.
Mad Dogs 2
Expect one last sting in the tale as Sky 1 HD's delectably dark drama draws to a close. Will the boys finally escape the holiday from hell and return to home, sweet home? Considering their run of bad luck so far, the odds are stacked against them . Expect one last sting in the tale as Sky 1's delectably dark drama draws to a close. Will the boys finally escape the holiday from hell and return to home, sweet home? Considering their run of bad luck so far, the odds are stacked against them
The Love Machine
Sky Living
Chris Moyles and Stacey Solomon present Sky Living HD's new dating show. The Love Machine is unlike any other dating show. Here, cheesy chat-up lines and impressive one-liners have no place - it's all about those vital first impressions. Single guys and girls ride The Love Machine and, when it stops, contestants must decide whether they want to keep their potential date - based on looks alone - when Chris and Stacey ask them to "date or ditch" the machine's picks. Two couples created by The Love Machine will go head-to-head to compete for a holiday, but not before a dastardly final twist gives the winner the chance to ditch their date for a last-minute upgrade
Luck
Sky Atlantic
HBO is set to turn its magic touch to the world of horseracing in a new big-budget drama. Luck will see The Last Of The Mohicans and Heat director Michael Mann team up with Deadwood creator David Milch for a thrilling ride through the darker side of professional horseracing, bringing to life the owners, jockeys, trainers, gamblers and crooks that make a living at the track. Starring two-time Academy Award® winner Dustin Hoffman as Chester ‘Ace' Bernstein, the series follows an array of compelling, intersecting storylines focused around the Santa Anita Racetrack in California. A regular tough guy at the centre of several rackets, Bernstein has been involved with gambling all his life, from bookmaking to money laundering and casino operations. We join him upon his release from a three-year stint in prison, as he prepares to put into motion a complex plan that he hopes will change his ‘luck' for good. But he may learn the hard way that gambling is a fool's game, even if you do tip theodds in your own favour. Joining Hoffman in his television series debut is a stellar cast, including Dennis Farina (Law & Order), John Ortiz (Mann's Miami Vice), Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Kevin Dunn (Transformers), Nick Nolte (The Thin Red Line), Ritchie Coster (The Dark Knight), Kerry Condon (Rome), Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) and Joan Allen (The Bourne Supremacy). With the pilot receiving much praise for its sharp script and top-notch performances, as well as its authenticity, Luck has all the hallmarks of an HBO classic.
Blue Bloods
The critically-acclaimed crime drama returns in its entirety on Sky Atlantic from January. Over five captivating seasons, The Wire not only paints an authentic portrait of the crime-ridden streets of Baltimore, but also the social institutions that struggle to cope with the city's ongoing problems.Created by former police reporter David Simon, The Wire is an unmissable blend of profound socialcommentary and searing drama, delivered by an exceptional ensemble cast that includes Dominic West, Idris Elba and Michael K Williams.
The Red Carpet 2012
E!
Get ready for the most exciting and glamorous time of the year... who will cry first? Who will wear the worst outfit? Which Actor will smile through gritted teeth as his award goes to someone else? Who will win the most recognition for their outstanding acting contribution? See all your favourite celebrities live and find out all the showbiz gossip with E!'s red carpet experts providing commentary and offering their insight as the excitement unfolds. The only channel to bring you the most comprehensively up to date coverage, join E! on the red carpet and behind the scenes too, at the most prestigious events of the year.
The 2012 BAFTA Awards Sunday, 12th February @ 5pm - Live From The Red Carpet: The 2012 BAFTA Awards
The 54th Grammy Awards Sunday, 12th February @ 11pm - Live From The Red Carpet: The 2012 Grammy Awards
Tuesday, 14th February @ 9pm - Fashion Police: The 2012 Golden Globe Awards
The 84th Academy Awards Sunday, 26th February @ 11pm - Live From The Red Carpet: The 2012 Academy Awards
Tuesday, 28th February @ 9pm - Fashion Police: The 2012 Academy Awards
Geordie Shore
MTV
The second series of this party-filled reality show returns with the Geordie Shore cast living, working and partying toon-style in Newcastle. The second series has been extended to 8 episodes with some exciting new twists to the format promised!
