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DRAMA: Sharpe's Challenge
Channel: ITV1
Date: Sunday 23rd April 2006
Time: 21:00 to 22:30
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
First of a two-part story that sees Colonel Sharpe return for his most dangerous mission to date. A year after Wellington crushes Napoleon, dispatches from India tell of a Maharaja who is threatening British interests and is in cahoots with an officer-turned-rogue. Upon his arrival, Sharpe realises the situation is far worse than Wellington made out. A British General's daughter has been kidnapped and the Maharaja has recruited solidiers from Napoleon's former army.
Starring: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Oliver Chris, Karan Arora, Nicholas Blane, Toby Stephens

DRAMA: Sharpe's Challenge
Channel: ITV1
Date: Monday 24th April 2006
Time: 21:00 to 22:30
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
In the conclusion to the two-part story, Sharpe and Harper face a tough test of loyalty when they join the French in training the Maharaja's army. They take the opportunity to scout the fort and determine where its weakness lies. Sharpe realises the East Indian Company troops are being lured into a trap where they will be shot to pieces, but how can he warn them without blowing his cover? As an attack on the fort begins, Sharpe must rescue Celia and save the British soldiers from a bloody end.
Starring: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, Toby Stephens, Lucy Brown, Aly Khan, Karan Panthaky

DOCUMENTARY: Sharpe's Challenge - Behind The Scenes
Channel: ITV3
Date: Monday 24th April 2006
Time: 22:30 to 23:35
Duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes.
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sharpe's Challenge, shot in Rajasthan in India, featuring interviews with actors Sean Bean, Toby Stephens, Daragh O'Malley, Padma Lakshmi, author Bernard Cornwell and producers Muir Sutherland and Malcolm Craddock.

ENTERTAINMENT: The Legends
Channel: five
Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2006
Time: 19:15 to 22:00
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes.
England V Germany.
With the World Cup just weeks away, this match sees two teams of legends meet to establish the early bragging rights. Bobby Robson manages an England team packed with stars like Gazza, John Barnes, Paul Merson and Ray Wilkins alongside celebrities such as Lawrence Dallaglio, Nigel Benn and Sean Bean. The German side, for whom losing is not an option, includes Lothar Matthaus and Boris Becker. A great night of entertainment at the Madjeski Stadium in Reading is promised. Colin Murray is our host.