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Paris Hilton's British Best Friend: The Final

After many weeks of waiting nervously, the nation can relax as Paris has chosen her new BB friend. He is Sam and his friendship should be seen as a form of bravery as he lays himself on the line so none of us have to. Sam, we salute you and your courage and hope you don't have to do too much (high) maintenance.

Coronation Street: 18 March 2009

At last, Becky and Steve went off on their honeymoon to probably live happily never after - but that's ok. Even the contrived appearance of Lloyd and Liz at the restaurant was acceptable by my high standards, and was palatable even as Liz and Becky traded insults. The only fly in the ointment, and let's face it there is always at least one, was seeing Liz smile about her beloved (son) going off on his pre-honeymoon. I would have preferred her to have held on to the bumper as Hayley drove them away, or at least screamed some more put downs. 

Eastenders: 16 March 2009

Eastenders went beyond the usual hand-holding last night, as when they warn us about what will happen next, to shouting through a loud hailer and shining great big neon lights on the plot. This came most obviously when Heather put on the radio microphone - you know, the one she made a big deal about buying over the internet - and put it in place just as Minty had the promised 'word' with her that he had been meaning to have all day. He couldn't possibly have spoken to her sooner, or so we are led to believe, and had to wait to build up his courage (and for her mike to be in place) before she could confuse his latest rejection of her with him plighting his troth. This programme is achieving what I thought was impossible: it is starting to make Waterloo Road look good

Dancing on Ice Week 10: Semi-Final 15 March 2009

Colleen and Donal were in the skate-off this week, and the outcome might be what you expected. The judges voted to save Donal unanimously, and Colleen looked quite relieved. Next week is the final - where they get to fly and and do the bolero and Ray will probably win. It is open to the public vote, though, so maybe not ...