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The number of working-age people claiming sickness benefits has risen by a million in just five years - and many are under 35. Dispatches asks: what's behind the surge.

In the small towns and villages of Bedfordshire, police investigate a surge in drug use where a major fraud is linked to a local gang exploiting vulnerable youths.

Paramedics treat a woman whose defibrillator inside her chest has delivered an electric shock to her heart, and a man who's had bowel surgery who thinks he may have an infection.

A late-night cab driver thinks he's under surveillance in this contemporary London noir starring Asim Chaudhry. Is sleep deprivation playing tricks on Shakil, or has he been sold out.

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

Trainee police officer Julia is sucked into the world of extremism when she becomes infatuated with a mysterious and secretive man. In German/subs.

At Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, staff treat 16-year-old Kaeden, who's been rushed in after developing a fever, and woodworker Paul, who has partially amputated his thumb.

Gordon Ramsay visits Stone's Throw, a family-owned fine dining restaurant on the Housatonic River in Connecticut, to overhaul the drab interior and revamp the menu.

Rick Smiciklas, founder and CEO of Wild Wing, one of Canada's largest chicken wing chains, goes incognito to work undercover in his own restaurants by posing as a new employee.

Frasier begs Martin to take a tour of a senior citizens' home so that he can ask out its attractive manager.

Frasier's bootlicking routine backfires when he invites his new boss, a nouveau-riche internet millionaire, to his tastefully decorated home.

Frasier hires a butler, who spoils everyone in the household and offers Frasier sage advice in his bid to join the snobbish opera board.

Frasier starts dating the attractive attorney who defended him against Donny, who was jilted at the altar by Daphne.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Sam has to buy Diane an engagement ring. She wants a flashy and expensive one, but he needs something cheap and cheerful. Can Norm's jeweller friend help.

When Sam stands up to Carla's unfaithful ex-husband Nick over his treatment of Loretta, Nick aims to get his own back on Sam by putting Diane under his spell.

Never Love a Goalie, Part 1: Carla falls in love with Boston Bruins goalie Eddie LeBec, but when his winning streak ends, she thinks she's a jinx and has damaged his career.

Doug and Carrie befriend their annoying neighbours to get a free holiday. Arthur develops a nasty rash.

Doug tries to palm Arthur off onto his cousin for a while.

Arthur moves out after an argument with Doug, but can he maintain his independence.

Frasier starts dating a model but their busy schedules make it difficult for them to meet, leading his family to suspect that she isn't real.

As Martin's 65th birthday approaches, Frasier and Niles attempt to outdo each other with their gifts for their father.

Niles throws a fancy dress Halloween party to raise money for the Library Association.

Frasier tries to help Roz after the revelation about her pregnancy. And he's determined to find out who the father is.

In the second half of a two-part Nightmare in LA, can Gordon Ramsay bring together the fragmented Saffron family and save their failing restaurant.

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Lowell Hawthorne, the president and CEO of Caribbean food producer Golden Krust, goes undercover among the workforce in his own company, to determine the state of the business.

The team at Harewood House create a 'Long Live the Christmas Tree' installation with cutting-edge artists showcasing their interpretation of the festivities.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Kirsty wants a holiday home on the Canary Island of Lanzarote for her budget of £120,000. With her best pal Wendy joining her on the search, can Craig Rowe find Kirsty her perfect place.

Janet and Philip get creative to make Christmas unique, as they build a flying sleigh. Alison and Zion embark on the massive restoration of their derelict hunting lodge.

Mum and daughter Holly and Meg host the week's second visit at their Nottinghamshire glampsite, where they aim to make glamping even more glam.

Two hoteliers in France prepare to say goodbye to their home and business. Renovators start turning an old Italian palazzo into a classy hotel.

The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer: Homer becomes the boss of Fat Tony's mob when Tony's son decides to become a chef rather than go into the family business.

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Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, sets out the Liberal Democrats' vision to safeguard rural bus services.

AJ Odudu, Gemma Collins, Jessica Hynes and Tim Key make sandwich cakes and a classic tart, and relive their earliest childhood memories in choux.

On the box for Christmas 2021: Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel, First Dates at Christmas, Strictly the Real Full Monty, Love Actually, World's Strongest Man, Elves, and No Time to Die.

.. Get Me Out of Here!, The Day of the Jackal, RuPaul's Drag Race UK and University Challenge are all on the 'Box this week. And Vinnie Jones in the Country too.

Gordon Ramsay visits Bayou on the Vine, a family-run Cajun restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, where he redecorates with a jazz theme and revamps the menu.

Lorraine Kelly, Nabil Abdulrashid and Susan Wokoma join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker as they review the week's news.

Sandcastles, firework-fuelled rollerskates and the zombie apocalypse... It's heat four, and this week's fab five are getting acquainted with Hollywood royalty.

Stepmother?: How did Camilla Parker Bowles ascend from most hated woman in Britain to Queen Camilla, national treasure? And was her transformation at Prince Harry's expense.

Dr Dawn Harper and Dr Ranj Singh take on a shaving foam marbling challenge. Chris Hollins and Laura Hamilton make paper gift bags. Debra Stephenson and Amanda Lamb create glitter cards.

Frasier develops a friendship with Roz's new boyfriend, who then cheats them both.

On the night of the SeaBee broadcasting awards, Frasier has an emotional crisis that makes him re-evaluate his entire life.

Frasier can't adjust to his 13-year-old son's new attitude, so he forces Freddy to go camping with him and Martin in an attempt at male bonding.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Never Love a Goalie, Part 2: Believing that her relationship with Boston Bruins goalkeeper Eddie LeBec is jinxing his performance, Carla tells him they are over.

The guys throw a bachelor party for Sam, complete with a special cake, and Diane offers him the chance to have one last day of freedom before their marriage.

Cliff is bitten by a dog on his post round and contemplates suing for damages. But he soon changes his mind when he meets the hound's attractive owner.

When Carrie has to work the night shift, Doug gets lonely, until he discovers that Arthur is the ideal companion.

Doug and Carrie don't make a good first impression on their new neighbours - young professional couple Mike and Debi - when they have a particularly loud argument.

Doug and Carrie start to believe in miracles after Carrie's prayers are answered. Meanwhile, Arthur decides to sell Doug and Carrie's house.

Frasier's self-importance over a professional milestone and his persistent sibling rivalry with Niles reach crisis point.

Frasier agrees to be a celebrity guest on a cruise ship to Alaska, but then Martin decides that the whole family should go on the trip together.

Frasier starts dating beautiful, dynamic lawyer Sam Pierce (Lindsay Frost), but could their conflicting careers end their relationship before it's properly begun.

Frasier becomes determined to find out what went wrong when Sam breaks off their relationship.

Gordon Ramsay travels to Orange County, Southern California, to try to save Italian restaurant Luigi's from disaster.

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YouTube star and internet sensation Bethany Mota adopts a disguise to go undercover and meet up-and-coming social media hopefuls who are trying to break through.

For Christmas 2022 at Holkham Hall in Norfolk, the team create an Alpine wonderland and a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a Jubilee-inspired red, white and blue tree of gifts.

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Justin Moorhouse joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Chris and Helen hope to find the perfect home in their favourite holiday spot in Greece's eastern Peloponnese for their £350k. Can Lee Juggurnauth deliver their Grecian dream.

Paul and Julia have grand plans for an even grander antique billiard table. Trish aims to make her Christmas more sustainable. Alison and Zion start decorating the hunting lodge.

In Richmond in North Yorkshire, Tom's already let all his competitors know his place is the best in town. So why's he feeling so hard done by at feedback time.

The transformation of an Italian palazzo into a hotel starts to pay off. And a couple turn some dilapidated houses in the Tuscan countryside into a hotel complex.

Bart takes up playing the drums, upstages Lisa and joins a top jazz band. So Lisa turns her back on music and starts rescuing animals instead.

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Kirstie and Phil help two couples with a taste for Edinburgh's most popular enclaves. Rob and Maria want a harmonious house; James and Lesley a future-proofed pad.

Rosa and Craig want to live in a steam railway reservoir in the Wye Valley. But their ambitious plans face multiple challenges.

Acclaimed drama about a family in turmoil. Penny is humiliated and broken when she loses her job after attacking another parent. And Ollie tells her the truth about Phil.