Programme Information

Rugby League Live – Four Nations

Saturday 7 November

2.00-4.30pm BBC ONE

• www.bbc.co.uk/rugbyleague

Clare Balding presents live coverage of France versus Australia at the Stade Charlety in Paris, as the round-robin stage of the inaugural Four Nations reaches its conclusion.

France, now coached by former St Helens and Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding, will have the home support behind them. However, they face a mammoth task against Australia, who are the top-ranked team in the world and will feel they have a point to prove in this tournament after losing the World Cup final to New Zealand last year.

Match commentary comes from Dave Woods and John Kear.

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Uther (Anthony Head) wants to stamp out magic in Camelot

Uther is determined to wipe out magic in Camelot once and for all, as the magical family drama series continues. This time, no one is beyond suspicion. He summons the most dreaded witch finder, Aredian, to Camelot – a terrifying man who will stop at nothing to uncover sorcery.

Gaius impresses upon Merlin how much danger he is in but Morgana needs no such warning. She's certain that Aredian will see straight through her and that she'll be burnt at the stake. Can Merlin protect Morgana and Gaius without ending up in the flames himself?

Anthony Head plays Uther, Richard Wilson plays Gaius, Colin Morgan plays Merlin and Katie McGrath plays Morgana.

Charles Dance guest stars as Aredian.

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Strictly Come Dancing

Saturday 7 November

6.25-8.15pm BBC ONE

• www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing
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Strictly Come Dancing, hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, returns to the home of ballroom dancing this Saturday as the show is broadcast live from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.

The tension will be high and the atmosphere electric as the nine remaining couples take to the Tower Ballroom floor in the hope of impressing the judges and the viewers enough to stay out of the dreaded dance-off.

Following the performances, viewers will be able to vote for the couple they want to stay in the competition.

The two couples with the lowest scores when the viewers' votes and judges' scores are combined will find themselves in the dance-off and will dance again. The judges will then decide who they'd like to save and who must leave the competition.

There is also music from a special guest artist and Strictly's professional dancers perform a group dance.

Strictly Come Dancing is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.

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There are fireworks for the staff in more ways then one as the medical drama continues.

To the delight of the hospital staff in the Emergency Department (ED), Jordan returns but, this time, in an unfamiliar administrative role. Jordan is disappointed not to be on the front line but sparks are soon flying when he steps in to assist Lenny in treating bonfire-night casualties. A major incident at a pub, involving a box of fireworks, ensures that it's going to be a long, emotional night in ED.

One victim is a young anorexic girl, Fran. To her mother Jenny's consternation, she refuses to have a saline drip in case she puts on weight. Can the medical staff persuade her to accept treatment and talk to her mother about her problems?

Meanwhile, it's Jeff's first shift as a solo rapid responder but disaster strikes when, on his first call, he is attacked from behind and left bleeding. The blow to the head also leaves him disorientated and unable to remember exactly who attacked him. For some reason, the name coming to his mind is Alistair. Deeply concerned, Polly decides to pay a visit to Alistair's hostel, where she makes a horrific discovery.

Jordan is played by Michael French, Jeff by Matt Bardock, Alistair by Joe McFadden and Polly by Sophia Di Martino.

Jenny is played by guest star Annette Badland and Fran by Helen Mutch.

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The young members of We're In Perfect Harmony are finding life off stage rather inharmonious, as the musical comedy series following the ups and downs of life in the Swann Family a big, raucous family who play as the house band on top chat show the Totally Annabelle Show – continues.

When Hadley, the bad boy of rock, is mugged by some girls, he wants to leave the band. It's left to younger step-brother Isaac to try to help him "man up". Aretha, meanwhile, enlists step-sister Toyah's help to beat rival Annabelle to the Teen-Style Queen award.

Hadley is played by Angus Harrison, Isaac by Matt Morgan, Aretha by Dominique Moore, Toyah by Naomi Battrick and Annabelle by Alice Henley.

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Marla and Jay get closer when they take an unexpected road trip as The Cut, BBC Switch's new, multi-platform soap with fast-paced storylines packed with plenty of drama for teens, continues.

Meanwhile, an important inspection looms over the café but will the stress make Toni snap?

Featuring a cast of rising stars and storylines suggested by teens, The Cut broadcasts online from Monday to Friday in five-minute episodes at bbc.co.uk/switch, with an omnibus edition on BBC Two on Saturdays.

Marla is played by Lara Goodison, Jay by Samuell Benta and Toni by Jessica Dickens.

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BBC Switch's new reality-based television drama for teens, which follows the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of a group of young "seasonaires" as they work and play in the party capital of the Alps, continues.

The drama is set in the exclusive French ski resort of Val D'Isere and, in the second episode, gossip girl Abi drops the bombshell to best friend Hari that Tom's ex-girlfriend is coming to visit him.

Meanwhile, Holly makes a decision about whether or not she can trust boyfriend Sam, who has been sending his ex-girlfriend romantic messages.

With the girls uncertain about their future relationships, the boys continue their mission to have fun on the slopes – with or without them.

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Rugby Union Live – Wales V New Zealand

Saturday 7 November

5.00-7.35pm BBC TWO

• www.bbc.co.uk/rugbyunion

John Inverdale is at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where Wales host New Zealand in the opening weekend of this year's autumn internationals.

It's the first of four matches this month for Warren Gatland's side and there can be no tougher start than to face the might of the All Blacks. It's 56 years since Wales beat New Zealand, although they put up a good performance last year, leading 9-6 at half-time before the All Blacks got into their stride in the second half, running out 29-9 winners.

Joining John in the studio is Jonathan Davies and Jeremy Guscott, while match commentary comes from Eddie Butler and Brian Moore.

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The Thick Of It Ep 3/8

Saturday 7 November

10.15-10.45pm BBC TWO

• Feature

Glenn (James Smith) introduces his secret weapon: Julie (Melanie Hill)

New Secretary of State Nicola Murray is stuck in a hotel bedroom in Eastbourne, with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle, as Armando Iannucci's political comedy continues.

She and Ollie are trying to finish her speech for the annual party conference and things are not going well. However, Glenn has brought in his secret weapon. Enter Julie Price: tragic widow, people's champion and regional photo opportunity. Is this the breakthrough they need, or the start of a "tug-of-Julie" with Malcolm Tucker?

Nicola is played by Rebecca Front, Ollie by Chris Addison, Glenn by James Smith and Malcolm by Peter Capaldi. Julie Price is played by Melanie Hill.

The Thick Of It is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.

Digital viewers who press the Red button after the programme can find exclusive additional content. Exclusive features on key members of the cast and crew can also be found on the BBC Comedy blog, at bbc.co.uk/blogs/comedy.

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