HDTVUK: What's on TV - Thursday 5th March 2009
Here's a selection of the best high definition content available on UK TV today.
Comedy
The final part of The Green Green Grass airs tonight at 8.30pm on BBC HD, as Marlene receives shocking news when she plans to renew her marriage vows on her 40th wedding anniversary.
Documentaries
In Darwin's Dangerous Idea (9pm, BBC), Andrew Marr traces the development of evolutionary theory from its beginnings to the present day, showing how it has influenced virtually every area of modern life. He begins by exploring the impact of Charles Darwin's ideas on religion and morality, revealing why many Muslims, Jews and fundamentalist Christians still regard his theories as heresy.
Alternatively, on ITV HD at 9pm, Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World sees the comedian travelling on board a cruise ship from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the fabled Northwest Passage.
Films
Manhunter (11.35pm, ITV HD) is a chilling psychological thriller starring William Petersen.
Pick of the films from the Sky network include Be Kind Rewind (9.30pm, Sky Premiere HD), As Good as it Gets (11.30pm, Sky Comedy HD), The Pursuit of Happyness (10pm, Sky Family HD), Bobby (11.40pm, Sky Drama HD) and The Big Lebowski (2.35am tomorrow, Sky Screen 2 HD).
Sport
There's live Premier League Darts from 7pm, featuring the fifth round of the season from the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle.
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