Before I get on to the questions, let me introduce you to a new page, the US TV Tracker. Over the next few weeks, this should be your first port of call to find out which shows have been axed, which have been saved and which are living in limbo land (or, if you prefer TV speak, which ones are "on the bubble"). This week there's been good news for fans of Gossip Girl, Supernatural and Smallville.

The ever-reliable PLP has also been updated with the latest dates for Desperate Housewives, Entourage and One Tree Hill.

Diane: "Hi, What is ITV3 playing at with its crazy Everwood scheduling? They started showing it from season in the afternoons then moved it to the middle of the night and now it has stopped in the middle of season 3 Help!"
Neil: The curse of Everwood continues. Almost two years on from its axing and I am still getting countless emails about it. Unfortunately I have no good news, as ITV tells me that there are no plans for the series to return to the schedules in the near future. Can we call a truce now? please?

John Kelly: "Any idea when the final four(?) shows of series 1 of Damages will be shown?"
Neil: The final four episodes play out on BBC One from March 17. Fans of Ms Hewes can rest easy, by the way, because the series has already been recommissioned for a further two seasons.

Beckie: "Any idea when Brothers and Sisters season 2 and One Tree Hill season 5 are gonna start on e4?"
Neil: Both shows are back next month - and this time, Brothers & Sisters will be E4-only. (Not surprising, given that the first season gradually dropped to an audience below 1 million on Channel 4)

Sam Vernon: "Hey I just watched the first episode of Flash Gordon and I've been wondering has sci fi ordered a second series?"
Neil: The first season only finished airing in the US a month ago and as yet, there has been no decision on a second.

Sarah: "Hi there, in the January Sky magazine it said Criminal Minds would be back on Living in February. Now either I've missed it or they got it wrong! Any ideas? Many thank you's :-)"
Neil: They got it right, sort of. The original plan was for it to come back in February, but it has since been delayed until next month.

Ali: "Any word on a third season of Torchwood? Thanks!"
Neil: Mark my words; this is a cert. By the way, the show switches from Wednesdays to Fridays beginning March 21.

Wincey: "Neil, can you tell me if there is another series of Hustle in the pipeline? There seems to be conflicting evidence which one minute tells us the BBC have canned it but next minute they've commissioned a new series"
Neil: You can expect an announcement in the next couple weeks. Hint: I wouldn't worry!

Adam Neilly: "Hi, I was wondering if there is any news on what is happening with the seventh season of Scrubs and how the series would end now that the writers strike is over. Are we definitely going to see a proper final episode?"
Neil: By whatever method, you will get a decent finale to this show. There is also the possibility that it could come back for a whole extra season!

Angela Jones: "Hi! I've been wondering for a while but don't seem to be able to get the answer anywhere - is the BBC Three show Drop Dead Gorgeous coming back for a third series? It was great viewing."
Neil: The BBC are "in discussions" for a new series, apparently.

Ollie Dean: "Hey Neil, I'm loving the new series of Skins but I keep hearing that the third series isn't going to feature the current cast, has this been officially confirmed? Love the Q&A x"
Neil: Here's a cryptic clue: **ll****.

Lee: "Loving your work glad to see you are answering questions more regularly again (you are the best source for T.V info) Any news on how Torchwood series 2 is going to be released on DVD will it be in one complete boxset or will we be able to buy it in separate volumes like series 1?"
Neil: Series two will come out as a single unit at the end of July. No volumes this time. Is there anyone out there who would actually prefer to buy shows by the volume?

Michael Anderson: "Will Prison Break return for a fourth series? They can't end it like it did at the end of series 3!"
Neil: You would think its chances are quite low, given the dismal showing of the third season, but actually a fourth season is now considered quite likely. Producers are also working on a spinoff show, set inside a female prison.

Jason: "Do you know the songs that play during the first episode of Gossip Girl? I liked one in particular and can't make out the words. Any help or websites that you could gve me would be greatly appreciated. And I have to say The O.C. only had 2 good seasons (1&4). Gossip Girl is promising, even if a tad OTT."
Neil: There were no fewer than twenty songs in the pilot. Take your pick:

'Young Folks' - Pete Bjorn and John
'If It's Lovin' That You Want' - Rihanna
'What Goes Around...Comes Around' - Justin Timberlake
'Diamond Hipster Boy' - Washington Social Club
'Concerto in G' - Antonio Vivaldi & Brian Reitzell
'99%' - The Mooney Suzuki
'Bounce With Me' - Kreesha Turner
'Back to Black' - Amy Winehouse
'Space For Rent' - WhoMadeWho
'Send You Back' - Matthew Dear
'Photograph' - Air
'Joyful Waltz' - Zdenek Bartak
'Hang Me Up to Dry' - Cold War Kids
'Time Won't Let Me Go' - The Bravery
'Hard to Live in the City' - Albert Hammond Jr.
'The Way I Are' - Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson and D.O.E.
'Go' - Hanson
'Don't Matter' - Akon
'Knock Knock' - by Lyrics Born
'The Gift' - Angels & Airwaves

The show begins here on ITV2, 9pm on March 27.

Ben Dawson: "Hi, although Torchwood is keeping my Sci-Fi addictions somewhat fulfilled at the moment, nothing will satisfy it more than the next series of Doctor Who. Any confirmation on its starting date yet? If it's running back to back with Torchwood, this looks like it'll be the lastest series yet!"
Neil: It's looking like mid to late April. More Who news in the coming weeks!

shaun: "How could you not like series 2 of Heroes? You can't say episodes 9 and 11 weren't amazing, and so many great new characters like Elle and Kensei. Sorry, rant over. The woman who wanted the Vicar of Dibley transcript, she should try wikiquote. She probably won't get the full transcript but maybe a good majority from there"
Neil: Let's get this straight: I never said I disliked Heroes season two (although I perhaps sarcastically insinuated that it wasn't as good as we'd all hoped for). For what it's worth, Leonard Roberts agrees with me.

Ted T: "Since discovering Dexter in late 2006, I've had a reserved spot ready for the DVD of Season 1 to come out but I've heard nothing about when it will be released, since ITV will be airing it, will this mean that it will finally have a release date after its aired?"
Neil: Sure right, Mr T! Season one will be out on May 19, just after season one finishes up on ITV. And for all those who have been asking, season two drops on FX in August.


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