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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Paul Howlett

This week's highlights

TV

Snooker: World Championship

Baize of glory ... Steve Davis is on hand to watch all the potting action of this year's final 11 frames. What better way to finish off a bank holiday weekend?

· Monday, 7pm, BBC2

Lost

Altogether now ... 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42. The island's Dharma chameleons return, with the hatch blown open, the Others appearing and more black smoke and mirrors to keep you busy.

· Tuesday, 10pm, C4

Turn Back Your Body Clock

Dr Una Coles is the latest TV doctor to tell people with toxic diets to start eating and drinking a bit healthier. Yes, you are what you eat, after all.

· Tuesday, 8.30pm, C4

New Street Law

Defence-only barristers John Hannah and John Thomson square off against rival chambers run by family team Paul Freeman and Lisa Faulkner in this new Manchester-set legal drama.

· Thursday, 8pm, BBC1

Bradford Riots

Neil Biswas's one-off drama based on the 2001 riots in the Manningham area of Bradford, following a group of friends drawn on to the streets. Soundtracked by Asian Dub Foundation.

· Thursday, 9pm, C4

Later With Jools Holland

Pearl Jam are back for their first UK TV outing in 10 years, with the Zutons, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jenny Watson and Jamie Foxx - yes, he sings too.

· Friday, 11.35pm, BBC2

CABLE & SATELLITE

Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events

Less novel than the novels, but still kid-friendly fun as Jim Carrey unleashes his wackiest evil self.

· Monday, 6pm, Sky Movies 2

The Perfect Home

Alain de Botton gets under the makeover and unpacks the flat-pack to ask: why can't Britain build modern houses that make us happy? More TV with brains.

· Monday, 9pm, More4

Kinsey

Let's talk about sex ... Years before Salt 'N Pepa helped kids get it on responsibly, 1940s researcher Alfred Kinsey laid the way. Another meaty Liam Neeson turn.

· Sunday, 8pm, Sky Movies 1

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