Week 42 highlights 2012

3 October 2012

In charge of running rail franchises in the Department of Transport? Look on the bright side - you'll probably have an awful lot of time to watch this little lot on Channel 4 in week 42.

 

Saturday 13/10/2012
7pm
Comedy World Cup 5/7
Hosted by David Tennant, and featuring the pick of Britain's finest comedy talent, Comedy World Cup is a new panel show in which Tennant referees two teams of comedians as they compete against each other in a hilarious knockout competition. In each episode the teams, whose careers and comedy know-how span a total of 100 years, pit their wits against each other in a series of rounds. It's the first of the semi-finals with Alan Carr, Sara Pascoe and Clive Anderson who take on the might of Johnny Vegas, Josh Widdicombe and Mick Miller.

 

Sunday, 14/10/2012
9pm
Homeland 2/12: Beirut is Back
The second series of the Emmy Award-winning, dark, compelling US thriller starring Damian Lewis and Claire Danes. Against family advice Carrie becomes involved in an operation which may see the threat posed by Abu Nazir completely neutralised. Brody's handler presses the Congressman into service, as his relationship with Jessica takes a hit. Also, Captain Mike Faber has questions to ask about the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Elizabeth Gaines.

 

Sunday, 14/10/2012
10:05pm
Friday Night Dinner 2/6: Mr Morris
The award-winning comedy series continues Channel 4. The boys are excited: grandma is coming for dinner, and tonight she's bringing her new boyfriend; 82 year-old Lou Morris, a horrible, vain man, who sports a trilby and a Hitler-ish moustache. None of the family can see what lovely grandma sees in him. Dad hides in his shed. But none of the family are quite prepared for what happens when Mr Morris suddenly loses his temper.

 

Monday, 15/10/2012
8pm
Sing for Your Life
As part of Channel 4's week of Stand Up To Cancer programming throughout the week, Sing for Your Life tells the story of the incredible journey taken by a unique choir. In this one-off documentary, 35 cancer patients come together to learn to sing and to test the ground-breaking theory that singing may help people battling the illness. Within the space of just 12 weeks, they juggle treatment sessions and rehearsals and get help from singing stars including Emeli Sande and Russell Watson. Their adventure takes them all the way to the Royal Albert Hall... But will they pull off the performance of their lives?

 

Tuesday 16/10/2012
9pm
Jewish Mum of the Year 2/4
When The Jewish News launched a nationwide competition to find the ultimate Jewish mum, women applied from all walks of Jewish life and eight super mums were chosen to go head to head in the mother of all competitions - Jewish Mum of the Year. Episode two starts with only six mums left and facing the formidable task of matchmaking. Richard Ferrer, editor of the Jewish News, and Judges Tracy-Ann Oberman and Professor Dovid Katz present the mission to the hopeful Yentas (Jewish matchmakers): they must find 29- year-old Nicola the perfect match. Jews at Ten follows straight after on More4 (and is repeated on C4 on Thursday night).

 

Tuesday 16/10/2012
10pm
Fresh Meat 2/8
The award-winning comedy drama series, written and created by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong. A spate of muggings on campus leave the gang concerned about their safety, while JP is confined to his bed with mumps. And Kingsley makes an announcement which leaves Josie reeling.

 

Wednesday 17/10/2012
8pm
The Food Hospital 5/6
The experts help patients who are struggling to cope with their conditions. Rachel from Birmingham has a very extreme form of cystitis; a condition that many women fear. Dietician Lucy Jones prescribes her cranberry juice along with dried cranberries and daily probiotic drinks as a preventative measure. Human rights lawyer Gozen, 25, from Enfield suffers from a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Terri, 73, suffers from a condition called erectile dysfunction. And Dr Pixie McKenna goes on the trail of a natural spice that could be a winner in the fight against flab.

 

Wednesday 17/10/2012
9pm
Grand Designs 5/12
The 100th episode of Grand Designs is marked by a truly momentous project. Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce want to convert and extend a landmark 150-year-old, 100-foot-high water tower right in the heart of central London. Grade II listed, but utterly derelict, with six foot thick walls and crowned with a huge steel tank - it is an almighty task. As if this isn't challenging enough, Graham and Leigh also plan to build two additional contemporary structures at the base: a new lift shaft connected to the tower by a series of glass tunnels, and a modern living space nicknamed the 'Cube'. But a tight schedule and soaring budget make this a stress-laden build...

 

Thursday, 18/10/2012
9pm
Embarrassing Bodies Special
As part of Channel 4's week of Stand Up To Cancer programming, the Embarrassing Bodies doctors take an emotional medical journey with cancer patients. Dr Christian meets Josh, who tragically lost half his face following the diagnosis of a rare cancer, orbital melanoma. He also meets Danny, who's been diagnosed with bladder cancer at just 39. Forty-nine-year-old Julie comes to see Dr Dawn having overcome breast cancer eight years ago and hoping to now have her breasts rebuilt with a pioneering technique. And Dr Dawn meets 22-year-old Natalie as she undergoes radiotherapy for cervical cancer. Dr Pixie offers a guide to the pitfalls of bowel cancer. And celebrities share their personal stories of how cancer has affected them; including Peter Andre, Ken Hom, Jenny Frost, John Hartson, Matt Dawson and Dawn Porter.

 

Thursday, 18/10/2012
10pm
My Tattoo Addiction
This film explores the world of tattoos; the artists, the reasons why people have them and what happens when they regret them. From a drunken dare to tattoo addictions, My Tattoo Addiction seeks to discover what people's tattoos say about their lives and tells some of the compelling stories that lie beneath the surface of body art. There are over an estimated 20 million tattoos in Britain and full arm, leg, chest, back and even head tattoos are now more popular than ever. Reflecting the changing nature of tattoos and the industry, the film follows contributors who have all developed a unique relationship with their tattoos.

 

Friday, 19/10/2012
7:30pm
Stand Up to Cancer
Stars from television, music and film come together for Stand Up To Cancer, a unique new fundraising campaign on Channel 4. Joining forces with Cancer Research UK, the campaign airs over the week, climaxing with this fundraising extravaganza hosted by Davina McCall, Alan Carr and Dr Christian Jessen. Bringing together a unique mix of entertainment, science and fundraising, a super-sized group of celebrities come together to show their support for SU2C UK, including: The Simpsons, Bradley Cooper, Tom Daley, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole, Jonnie Peacock, Emeli Sande, Jenson Button, JLS, Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Anna Friel, the cast of 8 Out of 10 Cats, The English National Ballet, Martin Freeman, Simon Bird, and David Haselhoff in a mixture of live appearances and specially recorded messages.
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