1. Food for thought with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Intrepid chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has launched a new series on Channel 4 that, instead of revolving around his West Country home and smallholding, concentrates on his fledgling farm and restaurant business.

2. Presenters a tad hard to swallow

Giles Coren and Sue Perkins, after fattening up in Edwardian Supersize Me, have taken to slimming down with a unique new diet – rationing, World War II style.

3. Bear Grylls: born big head

I get the impression that the ludicrously-named Bear Grylls is a man who takes himself far more seriously than anyone else does.

4. Clarissa and the King's cookbook

5. This is one shooting star you want to catch

STARDUST – starring unknown actor Charlie Cox – was last summer’s surprise hit.

6. Jamie at Home (E)

Over the last few years, Jamie Oliver has been spending most of his spare time at home, growing things in his garden and becoming totally inspired to cook with all his own produce.

7. Disney Pixar’s animation cooks up a real treat

Remy is a rat living close to Paris. When he – and his rat siblings – are discovered by the owner of the house they live in they have to flee to avoid being killed.

8. Great films to get your teeth into

There’s something about seeing a film on the big screen that makes it special.

9. Sun sets on Liz's skimpy bikinis

10. Waste of space?