Eddie Izzard says that The Day Of The Triffids is "a great sci-fi thriller".
The BBC announces the cast for a new adaptation of sci-fi classic The Day Of The Triffids.

The BBC announces plans to remake 1980s sci-fi drama The Day Of The Triffids.

In the wake of the new version of Survivors, we list some other British sci-fi shows that could be updated.
Steven Spielberg is to direct a movie adaptation of John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky.
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Neighbours: 5787: Lyn's new job threatens her friendship with Susan.
Tuesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4967: Kirsty struggles with the loss of her baby.
Tuesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2702: Cheryl chooses Gilly over Calvin.
Tuesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Laurel tells Sally that it's time she left.
Tuesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Phil's financial situation worsens.
Tuesday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Holby City: 'And That's What Really Hurts'.
Tuesday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Tuesday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Paradox (BBC1) |
| 20.30 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV1) |
| 23.05 | Cast Offs (C4) |
| 22.00 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here Now! (ITV2) |