Sir Michael Parkinson hits out at the "cynical marketing" of reality talent shows.
Sir Michael Parkinson ponders whether Susan Boyle is any happier since she appeared on BGT.

Sir Michael Parkinson describes Big Brother as "the modern version of Bedlam".
Sir Michael Parkinson reportedly calls for more chatshows to be on television.

Sir Michael Parkinson suggests that Jade Goody was "mercilessly exploited", even in death.

Fiona Phillips expresses shock at Sir Michael Parkinson's criticism of Jade Goody.

Sir Michael Parkinson says that Jade Goody represented "paltry" and "wretched" Britain.

Tributes pour in for Natasha Richardson, who died last night after a skiing accident.

Piers Morgan hits out at the interviewing skills of Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.

Sir Tom Jones drives a manual car for the first time in four decades on tomorrow's Top Gear.
Today: Is this a fatal moment for 'Heroes?' - Click in to see deadly pictures from an upcoming episode of Heroes!
Neighbours: 5785: Paul's column causes a stir.
Friday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4965: Aden and Liam call a truce.
Friday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2700: Malachy and Mercedes celebrate their anniversary.
Friday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Mark admits to Faye that he loves her.
Friday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Tony appears in court.
Friday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Peggy's furious by Phil's actions.
Friday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Thursday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) |
| 20.30 | I'm A Celebrity... (ITV) |
| 22.00 | Misfits (E4) |
| 20.00 | The Restaurant (BBC Two) |