This Week's Must-See TV: 5 Shows You Shouldn't Miss

Shameless US: Thursday at 10pm on More4
Remakes of British shows in the US often falter, but one exception to the rule might just be Shameless. It's gone down well across the Atlantic - a second season has already been commissioned - and it's got a truly excellent cast. William H Macy becomes Frank, and he's ably supported by the wonderful Emmy Rossum and Joan Cusack among others. If you can manage to put your memories of the British version aside, you might just find yourself falling for the Gallaghers' American cousins.

Watch William H Macy talking to Digital Spy about Shameless US below:



Glastonbury: Friday from 7pm on BBC Three
Who wants to get muddy anyway? If what you really fancy on a Friday night is a bit of live music, then you're in luck. The BBC is beaming hours and hours of Glastonbury coverage right into your front room, without any of the inconvenience of tents, wellies and trying to peer over the drunken giant in front of you. The footage all kicks off at 7pm on BBC Three, with more coverage on BBC Four from 8pm. If it's U2 you're after, check out BBC Two at 9.45pm, or if you just want some post-pub highlights they're on at 11.05pm. The coverage continues all weekend, so kick back, grab a beer or some fizzy pop, and enjoy in the smug knowledge that your friends who went on and on about their tickets have got a rubbish view.

Medium: Friday at 9pm on Sky Living
We thought we'd flag this up for all you Medium fans out there, as the new season begins this week. But make the most of it - it's the last you'll get. Yes, the show's been cancelled so you'll need to get your Allison fill now! In the premiere, Allison and Bridgette have a little body swap, so expect confusion as they check out the very different worlds of school and work. And, of course, there's a corpse to deal with...

Watch a clip from the seventh season premiere of Medium below:



Mildred Pierce: Saturday at 9pm on Sky Atlantic
If what you really feel like this week is a classy period drama, then you're in luck. HBO's miniseries Mildred Pierce is coming to Sky Atlantic! The show, based on a James M Cain novel, stars the lovely Kate Winslet as a proud single mother living through the Great Depression. With a cast that also includes Guy Pearce, Evan Rachel Wood, Hope Davis and Melissa Leo, and with all that gorgeous 1930s period detail, it's got to be worth a look, right?

Watch a trailer for Mildred Pierce below: