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Pete’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 17 March

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8pm, The Office: An American Workplace, ITV4
As the double-bills continue, Michael treks into the woods on a corporate survival adventure - now that should be fun. Then, in the second episode, Jan decides to sue Dunder Mifflin.

9pm, Melrose Place, Fiver
Former resident Jo Reynolds (guest star Daphne Zuniga) photographs Riley for the Anton V campaign, Jonah and a sexy film executive hit it off, and Lauren learns David’s secret.

9pm, Gossip Girl, ITV2
Blair and Serena differ over Chuck’s next move, while Dan and Vanessa attend a dorm party.

9pm, Supernatural, Living & Virgin HD
Bobby risks his life by betting 25 years of his life on a poker game run by a warlock. But when Dean tries to save Bobby, he ends up losing years as well. Can Sam be their saviour?

9pm, Leverage, Bravo
While helping a National Guardsman whose home was foreclosed by an unprincipled construction firm, Nate jeopardises the job when he turns to drink.

10pm, Mad Men, BBC4 & HD
Client satisfaction proves difficult for both Don and Sal as Don battles with Conrad Hilton’s ego and Sal rejects the advances of the son of a tycoon.

10.45pm, Damages, BBC1 (Northern Ireland, 11.15pm, Wales, 11.45pm)
Patty gives Louis Tobin a grilling over his fraud, while Joe is forced to make a big decision that will determine his family’s fate.

11pm, Numb3rs, Five
Agent Roger Bloom (returning guest star Henry Winkler) is called in to investigate when the FBI trace money found in an armoured car to an unsolved US air hijacking back in 1971.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Tuesday 16 March

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9pm, CSI, Five
Nick and Greg investigate a shootout at a gun store that leaves two people dead and one wounded. Their probe reveals that another person was present during the firing and may have triggered the fatal gunplay.

9pm, The Vampire Diaries, ITV2
On his birthday, Stefan gets a surprise a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest vampire friends. Meanwhile, Damon makes a kill that angers Stefan, and Bonnie reveals the truth to Elena that she is a witch.

9pm, 90210, E4 & HD
Annie questions Jasper about his drug dealing, Navid and Adrianna team up to prove Jasper pushed him down the stairs, and Teddy makes Dixon jealous.

9pm, Caprica, Sky1 & HD
Amanda’s life spirals out of control when she is haunted by visions of her deceased brother, and a secret from her past has implications for her life with Daniel.

10pm, Fringe, Sky1 & HD
Walter, Broyles and Astrid scramble for answers when Peter and Olivia become trapped in a Boston office building that’s been placed under quarantine because of a deadly virus.

Who’s won our Day of the Triffids competition?

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Our competition to win a copy of the Day of the Triffids DVD and novel has now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered, and well done to everyone who correctly answered the name of Eddie Izzard’s US drama as The Riches.

The first three names to be drawn from all the winning entries are:

1. Lindsay Seels, from Essex
2. Kevin McCall, from Argyll and Bute
3. Linda Whittaker, from Leicestershire

Congratulations! Your DVD and novel will be with you soon. Don’t forget to enter our other fantastic competitions, with prizes up for grabs including the complete CSI Season Nine on DVD, a copy of the novel Supernatural: Heart of the Dragon, and Nurse Jackie Season One on DVD.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 10 March

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9pm, Melrose Place, Fiver
A designer wants Riley to be the face of a new jeans campaign; Violet fakes an illness to get close to Micheal Mancini; and Lauren panis when she bumps into David.

9pm, Gossip Girl, ITV2
IT’S BACK! Chuck is convinced that a locket may solve a family mystery; Jenny helps Damian with an important dinner; and Rufus suspect something is wrong with Lily.

9pm, Supernatural, Living & Virgin HD
Sam and Dean encounter a young boy who can turn anything he imagines into a reality. However, the brothers disagree when Castiel tells them to kill the boy because he could be Lucifer’s new weapon in the war against Heaven.

9pm, Leverage, Bravo
The team attempt to avenge the death of a young girl, who was killed by a conglomerate’s toxic fertilizer, and whose CEO will stop at nothing to protect his company’s interests.

10pm, Mad Men, BBC4 & BBC HD
Betty accompanies Don on a business trip to Rome, and together they rekindle their love. Back in New York, Pete’s good intentions regarding a neighbour’s au-pair turns sour.

10pm, Nip/Tuck, FX & HD
SERIES FINALE Sean finds himself in a quandary when he is offered a deal to perform a surgical procedure on a prison inmate in exchange for Matt’s release; and Kimber has some life-changing news for Christian.

10.45pm, Damages, BBC1 (Northern Ireland, 11.35pm)
As Joe tries to conceal an incriminating witness from the eyes of the prosecution, Patty attempts to obtain some leverage with the DA’s investigation. Keith Carradine and Lily Tomlin guest star.

11pm, Numb3rs, Five
With a heist in progress at the Diamond Exchange, Don and the team must rely on the assistance of a convict in order to save the lives of the hostages being held there.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Tuesday 9 March

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9pm, CSI, Five
Henry’s surprise birthday turns sour when his CSI colleague take him to a remote BBQ joint, only to find it closed down by the health department. Meanwhile, it looks like Dr Jeckyl has struck again.

9pm, The Vampire Diaries, ITV2
When Damon tries to get his necklace back from Bonnie, he’s shocked by the extent of her powers; and Stefan attempts to keep Vicki’s bloodlust in check.

9pm, 90210, E4 & HD
Adrianna visits Navid in hospital, but he has no recollection of who pushed him down the stairs; Silver and Teddy grow closer; and Liam, Dixon and Ivy have a plan to show Naomi the truth about her sister.

9pm, Caprica, Sky1 & HD
Daniel is torn when industrialist Tomas Vergis (Brothers & Sisters actor John Pyper-Ferguson) presents him with an ultimatum that could destroy Graystone Industries.

10pm, Fringe, Sky1 & HD
The team travels to Edina in upstate New York to investigate the murders of three state troopers, discovering that many of the residents are deformed but have managed to hide their disfigurement.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 3 March

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9pm, Melrose Place, Fiver
The police bring Ella in for questioning, Jonah’s accused of stealing a diamond necklace from a client, and Violet sabotages another employee in a bid to get closer to Auggie.

9pm, Supernatural, Living & Virgin HD
Sam and Dean head to Canton, Ohio when two residents are killed by dead icons, including James Dean’s car. But when two Paris Hilton fans claim the socialite has kidnapped one of their friends, the brothers aren’t sure what they are hunting anymore.

9pm, Leverage, Bravo
This week, the team pose as a crew of wedding planners. Its all part of a con involving pulling off a heist for a family owed money by the mob boss they agreed to take a fall for.

10pm, Mad Men, BBC4 & HD
Betty becomes involved in some local politics, Don secures the Hilton deal - but it makes him think about his future, and Peggy gets an exquisite gift.

10pm, Nip/Tuck, FX & HD
In the penultimate episode, debt forces Christian into deception, but the doc also bonds with a client when he learns the younster was adopted. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor brings joy to Sean - but for how long?

10.45pm, Damages, BBC1 (Northern Ireland, 11.45pm)
While digging deeper into his father’s secrets, Tom gets some more bad news. Meanwhile, Patty and Phil, locked in their bitter divorce battle, find some common ground – their dog.

11pm, Numb3rs, Five
Lou Diamond Phillips returns as FBI sharpshooter Ian Edgerton, but this time he’s on the wrong side. Accused of murder, Edgerton takes one of Don’s team hostage in order to get to the truth.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Tuesday 2 March

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9pm, CSI, Five
During a bowling tournament, a player finds a severed head in the ball-return. How did it get there and where is the body? Elsewhere, Langston reopens a case after the supposed killer commits suicide.

9pm, The Vampire Diaries, ITV2
When Elena seeks out answers from Stefan, the vampire reveals how the rivalry with his brother began through a series of flashbacks. Cue some dandy period costumes.

9pm, 90210, E4 &HD
Annie invites Jasper over for dinner, but Dixon passes because he’s still angry with Debbie. Meanwhile, Kelly shows support for Silver, Navid confronts Adrianna, and Naomi is caught kissing Jamie.

9pm, Caprica, Sky1 & HD
A group of gamers are befriended by Tamara, who is haunting the virtual world. Elsewhere, Daniel feels compelled to fight for his professional life.

10pm, Fringe, Sky1 & HD
In a previously unaired episode from the first series, the team is perplexed by a case involving a teenage girl who, after being taken off life support, miraculoysly awakens, with the ability to speak Russian and knowledge of classified military information. The series proper returns next week.

11.10pm, Big Bang Theory, Channel 4 & HD
Leonard fears the worst when his mother (guest star Christine Baranski) shows up, while Sheldon is thrilled. Shown last Thursday on E4. The series takes a break next week, and returns in May.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Wednesday 24 February

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9pm, Melrose Place, Fiver
Jane Mancini (guest star Josie Bissett) returns to stir things up with Ella after inheriting the building. Meanwhile, Rodriguez has some questions for Violet, and Lauren takes her side job a step too far.

9pm, Supernatural, Living & Virgin HD
Dean refuses Sam’s efforts to help him to stop the Apocalypse, and then wakes up to find himself five years in the future, in a deserted Kansas City where the Croatoan virus has transformed humans into zombies.

9pm, Leverage, Bravo
The team seeks to take down a Serbian adoption agency that’s scamming money from unsuspecting couples. Unfortunately, the scam brings up bad memories for Parker, that could endanger the mission.

10.45pm, Damages, BBC1 (Northern Ireland, 11.15pm)
NEW SERIES Patty Hewes is back and faces her greatest challenge as she sets out to recover billions of dollars in stolen assets from the largest investment fraud in US history. Inspired by recent events. Surely not!

10pm, Mad Men, BBC4 & HD
A dynamic new executive shakes things up at Sterling Cooper, Joan gets some surprising news at her leaving party, and Don has another meeting with Conrad (aka Connie) Hilton.

10pm, Nip/Tuck, FX & HD
After a consult with one of Liz’s friends, Christian starts to rethink his stormy romance with Kimber. Meanwhile, Sean is left disturbed by a difficult patient.

10pm, Numb3rs, Five
The team battle a hacker who has infected the FBI computer with a worm and is trying to take over the online black market for himself.

Pete’s Pick of the Day | Tuesday 23 February

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9pm, Dollhouse, Sci-Fi & HD
SERIES FINALE The final series of Joss Whedon’s sci-fi adventure wraps up with a triple bill. At 9pm, Adelle realises Echo’s suppressed personality holds the key to saving mankind, and the leader of Rossum is finally revealed. Then, at 10pm, Topher is tricked into completing his remote-wipe technology, while Echo prepares her team for a final showdown with the Rossum Corporation. Finally, at 11pm, its the year 2020 and it’s all up to Echo to restore mankind after the terrifying events seen in the first series episode, Epitaph One.

9pm, CSI – The Trilogy, Five
In the final part of the special crossover episodes, Langston returns to Vegas having failed to locate Madeline in New York. But when he gets a tip-off that the missing girl has been seen, the case takes an unexpected twist.

9pm, The Vampire Diaries, ITV2
Stefan is hopeful that his plan to get rid of Damon is working, and decides to reveal some secrets from his past to Elena. Meanwhile, Bonnie is surprised by her new abilities, and seeks advice from her gran.

9pm, 90210, E4 & HD
Debbie and Harry tell Dixon the truth about Sasha’s pregnancy, Silver gets a surprise birthday party, and Annie takes her relationship with Jasper to the next level.

9pm, Caprica, Sky1 & HD
As the fallout from Zoe’s involvement in the bombing rages, Daniel prepares to defend himself on a talk show. However, by distancing himself from Zoe, he alienates Amanda who is about to be targeted by an assassin.

11.10pm, Big Bang Theory, Channel 4 & HD
Wolowitz sees green when Leonard invites Bernadette to watch an experiment. First shown on E4, last Thursday.

Competition time | Win Nurse Jackie on DVD

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Edie Falco – star of The Sopranos – has returned to our screens in the dark comedy Nurse Jackie, about a sharp-tongued, pill-popping nurse who’s not averse to telling the odd white lie or bending the odd hospital rule to give her patients the best care.

The critically acclaimed and often controversial Nurse Jackie is already a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominee, and series one will be available to buy on DVD on 1 March.

We have five copies to give away, courtesy of the folks at Lions Gate Home Entertainment. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question:

Q: What was the name of Edie Falco’s character in The Sopranos?
a) Carmela
b) Caramba
c) Cara Mia

Email us your answer, with ‘Nurse Jackie competition’ clearly marked in the subject line, at tvspy@ipcmedia.com. The competition will close at midnight on Friday 19 March 2010.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept entries submitted via the comments section of our blog. All entries must be via email.