The Cluesmiths and Railwaymen return for a quarter-final match.They compete to draw together the connections between thingswhich, at first glance, seem utterly random.
Host Dara O Briain is back with the comedy panel show'straditional helping of seasonal silliness. As well as the usualmix of out-takes, highlights and unseen material, there's aChristmas quiz, a festive Scenes We'd Like to See, a seasonalnewsreel from Hugh Dennis and a guest appearance from asomewhat sinister teddy bear. There are contributions from JoshWiddicombe, Holly Walsh, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, EdByrne, Romesh Ranganathan and Sara Pascoe, and even somethinga little bit different in the opening titles too.
The team tracks an unhinged killer who is making his own filmwith his victims as the stars; a new romance takes wing.
Martin fears Kate has been abducted: Gabi discovers thatBlazek may have a connection to Tamir; in 2001 Prague,Ballard and Gabi use questionable methods to threaten Dmitryand in 1985 Alex suspects Terrance has resorted to ruthlesstactics.
Puss sneaks back into town so he can get rid of someone who ispretending to protect San Lorenzo.
Halloween is all tricks and no treats as Frank secretlytorpedoes Sue's shot at a real job and a bully leaves Billafraid to don his costume.
When a philanthropist who gives presents to Toronto'sunderprivileged children is murdered, Murdoch and his teammust find the killer and save Christmas for the children.
Sharon and the team track an unhinged killer making his ownfilm, with his victims as the stars as a new romance takeswing.
In present day Prague, Kate goes missing, and Martin fearsshe's been abducted. Martin makes a risky proposition to Ninaand Simon in an effort to bring her to safety. Gabi discoversthat Blazek may have a dangerous connection to Tamir. In 2001Prague, Ballard and Gabi use questionable methods to threatenDmitry. In 1985 England, Alex suspects his friend Terrence hasresorted to ruthless tactics.
Troubled nurse Fran returns to Holby and takes drastic actionto get Jac's attention. She finally reveals her true identityand the terrible childhood secret she shares with Jac. Buttragedy strikes and a life is left hanging in the balance.Sacha finds himself having to treat the man who bullied him atschool. It is a difficult case and a crisis of confidenceensues, as Sacha slips back into the role of victim. But anunlikely ally helps Sacha appreciate his worth and encourageshim to step forward for the consultant position. Christmasromance is in the air. When a difficult patient steps out ofline and Arthur wades in to defend Morven, her heart is setaflutter. Ollie and Zosia resolve to put their unhappyChristmases behind them, getting caught up in the romance whenthey help a patient propose to his girlfriend.
On the trail of a horrifying cannibalistic killer, Luther isdogged at every step by ghosts from his past. Isolated and onedge, it takes every fibre of Luther's being to keep ittogether. Can a cold case help unlock a mystery that'stormenting him to distraction?Meanwhile, the serial killer isstill on the loose. Benny's hacking skills have revealed a listof hundreds of potential victims but, with a rapidlyescalating number of crime scenes, Luther must use all hisingenuity to work out where the killer is headed next.Discovering it's all part of a macabre endgame, Luther isforced to put himself and his new colleague Emma into the heartof danger to try and stop the murdering madness.
Fran returns to Holby and is determined to get Jac's fullattention. Sacha finds himself treating someone who bullied himat school. Arthur sets Morven's heart aflutter.
Linda believes that one of the units contains something that'sout of this world.
On the trail of a horrifying cannibalistic killer, Luther isdogged at every step by ghosts from his past. Isolated and onedge, it takes every fibre of Luther's being to keep ittogether. Can a cold case help unlock a mystery that'stormenting him to distraction?Meanwhile, the serial killer isstill on the loose. Benny's hacking skills have revealed a listof hundreds of potential victims but, with a rapidlyescalating number of crime scenes, Luther must use all hisingenuity to work out where the killer is headed next.Discovering it's all part of a macabre endgame, Luther isforced to put himself and his new colleague Emma into the heartof danger to try and stop the murdering madness.
Holden and the crew are taken prisoner by the MartianCongressional Republic Navy. Miller deals with unhappyrioters.Avasarala plays politics and gets severely burned.
Abby and Jake try to define their relationship by spending aweekend at home without work, friends and kids. Meanwhile,Phoebe reconnects with friends from her modeling days; Deliaand Gordon scout for homes; and Jo's daughter returns home.
Danny and Milo find themselves in a world that is on the brinkof war. Danny is happy to find out that in this world he isstill with Kate, but she isn't attracted to his softer side,so he has to bring out his inner lout again to keep her happy.Milo realises that the version of himself in this universe iseven more of a loser then what he normally is.
Bill's surprise attack on the neighborhood bully backfires in abig way. Frank has to swallow his pride to make good on apromise to Kevin.
As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that lawenforcement officials framed him and were negligent in notpursuing other leads in the case.
Kyle reflects on her career when her 7-year-old daughter,Portia, expresses an interest in acting; Lisa Vanderpumpinvites the women over to show off the mini-horses; Lisa Rinnamakes a shocking suggestion about Yolanda's health.
Rick and Marty make an intriguing discovery after forging atruce with Dan Blankenship's longtime rival, Fred Nola.
Kate takes Mady antiquing to find some vintage deals: thewhole family goes to an animal show; the kids compete in aculinary cook-off.
In Adam Ruins Everything, host Adam Conover employs acombination of comedy, history and science to dispelwidespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted.A perfect blend of entertainment and enlightenment, Adam RuinsEverything is inviting, fast-paced and, above all, smart.Adam is like that friend who knows a little bit too much abouteverything and is going to tell you about it..whether you likeit or not. Adam Ruins Everything isn't just fun to watch, butaddictively informative. It's everything you didn't want toneed to know.
Holden and crew are taken prisoner aboard the Donnager, theflagship of the Martian Congressional Republic Navy, and beginto turn against each another. While contending with riots onCeres, Miller connects Julie to the mysterious derelict ship,the Scopuli. Avasarala engages in a nasty game of politics withan old friend.
When a vampire starts to pick off the brightest and best youngmen of the British establishment, MIO has a crisis on itshands. The Home Secretary orders Bulstrode to solve it andBulstrode appeals to Hyde. Hyde, on the other hand, wantsnothing to do with it. He's done with MIO after episode 7 andall he wants is his secret file... Although when he's taken tothe latest murder scene something catches his eye. Following atrail, Hyde finds himself face to face - and fighting - afemale vampire. This is no ordinary vampire and she challengeseverything he knows by revealing that she is his sister,Olalla. The second shock is when she reveals that Dance is notdead. Dance is being regenerated. Garson is highly sceptical.How does Olalla know all this? Well, because she was capturedby Dance as a five year old and raised by Tenebrae. Robert isdistrustful and he devises a test: if she can turn into Jekyllhe'll believe her story. Reluctantly, Olalla complies. She haslived for years as Hyde, using a monocane and blood mix fed toher by Dance, so this reversal is agony for her. MeanwhileTenebrae's plan to raise Dance is in trouble. With the parasitedestroyed, Lord Protheroe and Fedora are obliged to takedrastic measures. They release the eel-like creatures that havebeen Dance's life support to go and seek the missing organs heneeds. Now Robert decides to make a commitment to Lily andbreaks things off with Bella. So when Bella brokers a deal withBulstrode - for Robert's file - that's the last she wants tosee of Robert. But the proposal also reveals shockinginformation about Lily that is still kept hidden away fromRobert. Olalla, unable to sustain life as Jekyll, runs awayto find her secret supply of blood and monocane. This leavesRobert to track the eel-creatures alone, in pursuit of Dance'slair. Olalla arrives at the last moment to save him, but sodoes Bulstrode and MIO. Bulstrode is convinced he has finallyfound his vampire.
You know what they say, 'an actor cannot truly call himself anactor until he's performed at the Globe'. That, and never workwith animals. London is having the hottest weather sinceweather began, Ed's Australian nephew has come to say, andthe latest fad of 'Blue Spruce' furniture is spreading likewild fire. When Toast begs Jane to get him in at the GlobeTheatre, he's less than impressed with the director, DazKlondyke, who's rumoured to be the hottest thing in UKtheatre. However when he's cast in Klondyke's all-dog versionof Twelfth Night, it's not long before Toast gets his fingersburnt as he tries to become a real actor.
Robert is drawn to the trail of the man who is killing thewealthy young men, leading him to a fight with a beautifulvampire who reveals she is his sister, Olalla. She alsoreveals that Dance is alive and is currently been rebuilt byeel-creatures.
It's Christmas Eve and Gavin is proving a real Scrooge. Can asurprise visit from Julie put him in the festive spirit?
Keith, Holly and Gino continue to look back at the best bitsfrom the past year, this time using a time-travellingtransmodulator that Keith has borrowed off his mate Jonesy.
London is not enjoying the hot weather. Ed's Australian nephewcomes to stay. Toast wants Jane to get him a place in aproduction at the Globe, were he is cast in Daz Klondyke'sall-dog version of 'Twelfth Night'.
Christmas Eve turns chaotic as Frank's deal to avoid a strikehits a last-minute snag and Bill's first stint as an altar boyleads to trouble.
Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts aboutcontaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Stevento the crime.
Todd drops Savannah off at college, but finds a way to keeptabs on her; Chase schemes to capitalize on Savannah's newhome.
Three young people want to achieve cyborg status by melding manand machine, and implanting technology into their bodies.
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As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys presenttheir case that law enforcement officials planted evidence toframe him.
It's Christmas Day on a remote human colony and the Doctor ishiding from Christmas Carols and Comedy Antlers. But when acrashed spaceship calls upon the Doctor for help, he findshimself recruited into River Song's squad and hurled into afast and frantic chase across the galaxy.
You can't have too much Strictly at this time of year. Sixformer contestants will be rocking around the Christmas tree tothemes including Alice in Wonderland, Jack Frost and Scrooge.There are also several dance sequences that were filmed in theGreat Hall of Hogwarts Castle, and a performance by ShirleyBassey.While 2013 winner Abbey Clancy has admitted she’s outof practice and had "forgotten how many stamina andstrength you need" for this, the dancing should besublime: Tom Chambers and Harry Judd are in the line-up, forgoodness' sake.