| Channel 4: 2010-09-08 (Wednesday) |
| 06:20 | The Hoobs (R) (T) | Hubba Hubba tells the colourful friends they will be going back to Hoobland in the morning. |
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| 06:45 | Big Brother's Little Brother (T) | George Lamb and Emma Willis present the daily programme from the compound, featuring news and access to all areas of the house. The contestants' friends and families discuss how their loved ones are coping in the Ultimate edition of the show, and celebrity fans give their opinions on events. |
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| 07:10 | Ultimate Big Brother (R) (T) | Highlights from the past 24 hours in the house, as some of the most loved and hated housemates from the show's history face new challenges to be crowned the ultimate contestant. |
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| 08:05 | Frasier (R) (T) | The Maris murder case makes Niles a celebrity, but it is not long before a jealous Frasier seizes the chance to regain his place in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Roz's sister Denise gets her comeuppance. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce. |
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| 08:35 | The Hollyoaks Music Show (R) (T) | Jason Derulo, Jedward and Wiley, plus the latest backstage gossip and appearances from the Hollyoaks cast. |
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| 09:05 | Friends (R) (T) | A harassed Rachel tells Ross she thinks they should take a break from one another - so he responds by getting drunk and falling into bed with a woman Joey and Chandler have been chasing. Comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer. |
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| 09:35 | Friends (R) (T) | Ross tries to prevent Rachel discovering he slept with Chloe from the photocopying shop, but she finds out anyway and a major argument ensues at her apartment. Trapped in Monica's bedroom, the other friends cannot help overhearing everything. |
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| 10:05 | The Good Wife (R) (T) | Alicia swallows her pride to help a former friend who snubbed her following the scandal, but who now needs the lawyer to represent her son, who has been accused of murder. Julianna Margulies stars. |
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| 11:05 | Desperate Housewives (R) (T) | A chance encounter with John Rowland causes Carlos to suspect Gabrielle is still attracted to him. Meanwhile, the Scavos tell their kids they are expecting twins, but Lynette continues to hide her pregnancy at work, while Bree is forced to re-evaluate her affair with Karl. Convinced that Danny Bolen is dangerous, Susan confronts him - prompting Angie to threaten to kill her if she goes near her son again. |
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| 12:00 | Channel 4 News Summary (T) | Includes news headlines and weather. |
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| 12:05 | Brothers & Sisters (T) | Julia grows impatient waiting for Tommy to return and makes a life-changing decision. Robert discovers Kitty's secret, and Holly and Sarah finally find a balance in their relationship. Drama, starring Sarah Jane Morris and Rob Lowe. |
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| 13:00 | The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (T) | (1939, General Movie/Drama) A middle-aged Queen Elizabeth I is tempted to marry her long-term favourite, the Earl of Essex. However, during the course of their tempestuous relationship, the queen comes to realise his warlike nature and lust for royal power are a threat to the safety of the nation, driving her to drastic measures. Historical drama, with Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and Vincent Price. |
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| 14:55 | Wogan's Perfect Recall (T) | Four contestants showcase their general knowledge and memory skills in the hope of winning a cash prize. Unlike other game shows, the hopefuls must be aware that while the questions are different, the answers stay the same from round to round. Hosted by Terry Wogan. |
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| 15:25 | Countdown (T) | Dictionary Corner guest Penny Smith joins Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley for the popular words-and-numbers game. |
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| 16:10 | Deal or No Deal (T) | Noel Edmonds hosts the game show in which contestants try to guess the values of mystery boxes worth as much as £250,000. |
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| 17:00 | Come Dine with Me (T) | The third dinner party challenge from East London is held by experienced host Timothy Sanderson, a burlesque impresario who hopes to win the favour of his guests with a selection of his personal recipes, including a home-made ginger and chilli ice-cream. |
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| 17:30 | Coach Trip (T) | The tourists continue their journey through Sweden. Amanda and Nicki oversleep and hold up the coach, Amanda discovers she has lost her diamond ring, and a fire-walking experience in the woods leaves some of the party cold. |
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| 18:00 | The Simpsons (T) | Lisa is so upset at Homer's failure to appreciate her lovingly crafted home-made Father's Day gift that she ends up going on a rampage through the school. Meanwhile, Bart is bullied into stealing a road sign. |
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| 18:30 | Hollyoaks (T) | Amber confides in Sinead about her parents' break-up, and decides to tell her father about Gabby's romance with Tony. Brendan invites a smitten Carmel to accompany him on a business trip to Barcelona, and against all odds, Jacqui and Rhys end up bonding during their enforced date. |
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| 19:00 | Channel 4 News (T) | Including sport and weather. |
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| 19:55 | 4thought.tv (T) | As the Church of England's controversial plan to permit female bishops continues, the documentary series offers opinions on whether women can be spiritual leaders. Lucy Buchanan, a woman who is married to a minister, explains why she believes women should take a submissive role, both in church and in marriage. |
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| 20:00 | How to Look Good Naked (T) | Gok Wan catches up with identical twins Suzy and Jeannie, who had contrasting opinions of their very similar bodies. The stylist visits the sisters and discovers that it is not just their confidence that has developed over the past two years. Plus, Gok tries to convince a group of St Albans slimmers to bare all for a photoshoot. Last in the series. |
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| 21:00 | Ultimate Big Brother (T) | Ahead of tonight's eviction, a chance to see Tuesday's highlights from the house, as the remaining line-up of all-time popular contestants laugh and bicker their way through new challenges, continuing their bid to be crowned Ultimate Housemate in Friday's last-ever show. |
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| 22:00 | Derren Brown Live (T) | He has survived a game of live Russian roulette, `predicted' the lottery numbers, stuck half the viewing public to their sofas and projected a psychic image across the TV. Now, acclaimed showman Derren Brown returns to Channel 4 with a new special which is cloaked in secrecy, except for the promise that he will take a member of the public on a life-changing journey. |
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| 23:05 | Ultimate Big Brother (T) | With only two days left until the Ultimate winner of Big Brother is crowned, Davina McCall announces the latest eviction results direct to the house. |
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| 23:35 | School of Comedy (T) | Sketches include the bad news police, publisher Bob Ryan and a piano teacher. With Will Poulter and Jack Harries. Last in the series. |
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| 00:05 | Student Tour (R) (T) | Nick Grimshaw arrives in London, where Yeasayer and Silver Columns perform. |
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| 00:25 | 4Play: Laura Marling (T) | The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter performs and talks about her music. |
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| 00:40 | The Crush (T) | Rick Edwards is joined by McFly, Alesha Dixon and Example for a roundup of September's essential music. |
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| 01:05 | Ultimate Big Brother: Live | Coverage of events from the show, as some of the most famous former contestants compete in front of cameras 24 hours a day for two weeks, before one of them is crowned the ultimate Big Brother housemate. |
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| 02:45 | Broken Lizard's Club Dread (T) | (2004, Comedy) Premiere. A serial killer targets the hedonistic holidaymakers at an anything-goes resort run by a has-been rock star. Meanwhile, staff are struggling desperately to hide the rising body count and identify the murderer before any of their guests realise what is going on. Comedy horror, directed by and starring Jay Chandrasekhar, with Bill Paxton, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme. |
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| 04:30 | Beach Volleyball (T) | World Tour highlights from Kristiansand in Norway, featuring the men's and women's disciplines. |
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| 05:25 | Countdown (R) (T) | Dictionary Corner guest Penny Smith joins Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley for the popular words-and-numbers game. |
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