It's now just one week until Lost lands on Sky One - and to mark the occasion, this week Tube Talk has an exclusive chat with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who plays Mr. Eko in the show.

Elsewhere, Desperate Housewives won plaudits from viewers and critics alike in the States last Sunday with the much-anticipated store shootout episode - in which two characters bit the dust. But UK viewers now have to wait until February to see the scenes on Channel 4.

Back in Blighty, the Beeb is putting out some strong dramas in the shape of youthful legal drama The Innocence Project and conspiracy thriller The State Within, which is like watching five dramas in once. Both air on Thursday nights.

Finally, a note about the one-off ITV show Teenage Tourette's Camp, which first aired earlier this year. After it went out I was privileged enough to receive lots of emails from youngsters going through the same thing - and one of the common questions was if a repeat had been scheduled. I'm pleased to confirm that there is another chance to catch this, Monday (November 13) at 9pm on ITV2.

Anyway, onto this week's Qs and As - including a shocking new twist in the One Tree Hill missing episode controversy...

Samuel Boberts: "Is it true Entourage has tripled its ratings since it started? Or is it looking downhill for this show?"
Neil: There has been a dip since the premiere but the numbers are fairly solid now, around 70,000. But not great.

Jim: "Could you find out if there is going to be another series of Afterlife or is this one the last?"
Neil: No decision just yet but it hasn't performed brilliantly so my gut would be no.

Deirdre: "Good to have you back. I see the brilliant Smith has been axed in the US after only 3 episodes. You said before it has been picked up over here, do you know when it starts and if the full season will be shown. Furthermore any idea when Shark starts and if anyone has picked up Friday night Lights?"
Neil: FNL has gone to ITV. Only seven episodes of Smith were produced before it was canned - but all seven will air on ITV4 early next year. As for Shark, you're looking at the first week of February.

Anon: "I'm loving tripping over - is this a one off series, or are there more to come?"
Neil: It's good enough to warrant another, in my view, but it's not doing great numbers in the ratings.

David Boocock: "Is there a new series of Close To Home?"
Neil: Yes. Living next year.

asj: "Is One Tree Hill season 3 ever going 2 b repeated as E4 DID NOT advertise it and I completely missed the first 4 episodes!!!!"
Neil: Good news - the third season will replay on E4 in January, then on Channel 4 in the summer. C4 also assures me that the missing episode will be shown at some point, but there's no decision on when yet. Not that that helps those of you watching it now.

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, perhaps better known as the more pronouncable Mr. Eko from Lost.

Click here to download an excerpt of Adewale explaining his unusual filming rituals, including why he is antisocial on set.

tansley: "Can you give a shout out about 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia'. Season 2 just began on Bravo and Trouble has picked up the show as well. It's a great show and I would love to see it live on. Also, why did Trouble buy 'The Loop' as it's only 7 episodes. How cheap was that? Good show though."
Neil: Similar story for Free Ride - both were canned by Fox. But better to see it than not, no?

Deana: "Hi, Im a sucker for a law series.
Now there is a new tv show on bbc1 called ' The Innocence Project '. Can you tell me when this airs and where? Will it air in australia. The one directed by Oliver Brown. Please get back to me on it."
Neil: I'm getting back to you. It's on Thursdays at 8pm, just before The State Within. It's quite enjoyable. No word on an Aussie airdate.

Gavin Duff: "Just finished watching Season 1 of Life on Mars on DVD is there any info on when and where Season 2 starts on BBC or anywhere else ??"
Neil: Season two - the last, unfortunately! - has now finished filming and will air on BBC One from February. Look out for some exclusive gossip in the coming weeks.

Rob: "Hi Neil, been in America recently and have been watching new American Sci-Fi Show "Heroes" - Which is going down a storm over there, overtaking Lost/Prison Break in ratings - its brilliant. Any news on this shows UK Air date"
Neil: I'm in love with this show, as regular readers will know, so expect to see plenty more plugs before it airs next Feb on Sci Fi. Yes, Sci Fi Channel means that it won't reach the large audience it deserves but I'm already picketing as many of my buddies at the terrestrials as I can to pick it up. Unfortunately though they still seem reluctant. Are they crazy?

Karla: "Do you know when House MD season 3 will be shown in the UK and whether channel 5 is going to be showing it again?"
Neil: Mark Thursday, January 18 in your diary.

This week you can relive Jack Bauer's most recent horrific day in 24 season five on DVD.

Thanks to the people at Fox we have two copies of the boxset to give away. I know, supremely generous. Click here if you fancy a go.

Elliot: "A few things. Isn't Lead Balloon a great show? Such a surprise! Also, what is up with catherine tate?? why do people like her?? Anyway, onto the US tv shows... Are you as disappointed as I am that Studio 60 hasn't quite got the "it factor" it needs, it's a great show but maybe our expectations are overhyped?? I am absolutely loving Heroes, the storytelling is fantastic and it neatly fills in the Lost gap. As for Housewives, if you saw the latest episode (Supermarket holdup) then you have to agree that this show is back on form! And the oc?? I dont think it will make it to the end of the season if it carries on like the first episode of the new season... Onto UK TV, the green green grass?? why, oh why?? I know this has been random but I felt like sharing....."
Neil: Feel free to share as often as you like, Elliot - you're spot on with everything you say. Those who missed out on Lead Balloon on BBC Four now have no excuse (catch it Thursdays at 9.30pm on BBC Two), Desperate Housewives has most definitely recovered from its creative drought and I actually fell asleep during The O.C. premiere...

Phil: "Hey, have you heard if Sky will be taking a break after 6 episodes of Lost like the US or will we possibly overtake the US in the first showings as has happened with Stargate SG1 in the past."
Neil: Here's how it will work. Episodes one and two will air next Sunday (November 19), then new episodes will follow every Sunday thereafter, with the "cliffhanger" sixth episode airing on December 17. New episodes then resume every week from February 11, just four days after the US showing. We won't be getting ahead of the US - the only question is whether it means lovely journos like me will get previews before the US airing...

Sue: "Hi Neil, do you know when Season 2 of Big Love will be with us? If at all? Odd program, but we were addicted after 2 episodes!"
Neil: From early next year on Five. The first season will repeat on Five Life just before.

Ronald Callaghan: "Any idea when five are going to show the new season of csi"
Neil: Another confirmed date for you - January 30.

Lindsay: "Hi Neil, do you know if there is going to be a second series of In Justice, and if so will it be shown in the UK?"
Neil: No, axed. But Kyle MacLachlan has now migrated to Desperate Housewives. And he's great.

Nina: "do u no when the lsot episodes r going 2 b screened on channel four?"
Neil: Someone care to break the bad news to Nina?

Arran Ayres: "Can you tell if any uk channels will pick up windfall and Heroes? Also do you if there will be a season 2 of windfall in the usa?"
Neil: The first - and only - season is coming to Five Life soon.

Laura Louise: "Do you have any idea when the special and last episode of Green Wing will be aired? It's meant to be soon surely."
Neil: It is - just after Christmas.

Cindda Tomas: "Hey there, just a quickie - hows the brilliant NCIS doing on Five? And any idea if they're getting season 3?"
Neil: It's not doing badly for a Saturday night show. Season three follows straight on.

Rob: "When will BBC Parliament (on Freeview) become Fullscreen?"
Neil: Monday!

Shamsa: "Neil Ur da best i think u deserve 2 win i wil pray 4 u 2 win n hopfuly it wil cum tru"
Neil: Thanks for your support. Now what am I supposed to be winning?

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Torchwood: Torchwood is away with the fairies this week, quite literally. A slightly daft episode - the best thing about it is the super Stepford 'Mr. Sandman' by The Chordettes - sees Jack turn to old friend Estelle to help him with a case involving killer fairies (here's a hint: Don't get too attached to Estelle). These fairies protect the "chosen ones", young girls who were once fairies many thousands of years ago. So anyone who dares to mess with a chosen one is bumped off - by having rose petals stuffed down their throat. There are some insights into CJ's backstory, but nothing major. Torchwood airs Sunday nights at 10pm on BBC Three

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That's all for this week - more next week. At some point.


Additional reporting by Kris Green and Ben Rawson-Jones