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Published 16:18 17 Sept 2012 BST
Updated 11:13 15 Jun 2015 BST
There is some quality telly on tonight so put the popcorn in the microwave and get over the Monday blues with our top TV picks. Here's what we'll be watching.
Celebrity Salon – TV3 (21:00 – 22:00)
The stars return to Dublin after last week’s challenge and face a daunting hairdressing task. The contestants are also asked to style someone from head to toe before facing intimidating judges. This series stars Geordie Shore’s Greg Lake and Glenda Gilson among others.
The Shawshank Redemption – ITV2 (21:00 – 23:55)
A banker is wrongly accused of murder and is thrown into a high security jail where he forms a close bond with another inmate. The banker is appointed bookkeeper in the prison library as he deals with life in the prison. This film stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
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Food Unwrapped – Channel 4 (20:30 – 21:00)
A number of reporters travel around the world to investigate and unveil secrets about food that is mass-produced. This week they investigate the wax that is found on lemons that are grown in Spain and Thailand and how formed ham is produced in Britain.
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Coronation Street – ITV1 (20:30 – 20:59)
Tommy makes a move to leave Weatherfield but Owen tells him how foolish he would be to leave Tina. In the meantime, Beth begins to see Kirk in a new way and Lloyd desperately tries to rekindle his friendship with Mandy. Dev makes Sunita work late to ruin Karl’s romantic gesture and Gloria wants to win Pub of the Year.
An Officer and a Gentleman – Film 4 (21:00 – 23:25)
A Navy recruit falls in love with a factory worker but also attracts the attention of a sergeant who is hell bent on making him reach his potential. This film stars Richard Gere and Debra Winger.
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