Latest highlights
UCL: Manchester United v AC Milan
Today, 19:30, ITV1
Old Trafford stages another dramatic evening of European football as Manchester United play host to AC Milan in the second leg of their tie.
Alex Ferguson's side will start the evening as favourites, following their 3-2 success in the San Siro Stadium last month, but complacency is unlikely. There are no easy draws at this stage of the Champions League, and Milan have no shortage of potential match-winning talent. In an interesting subplot, the match sees the return to Old Trafford of David Beckham. Steve Rider presents with Marcel Desailly and Andy Townsend. Commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Jim Beglin.
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
Today, 21:00, Channel 4
A construction worker takes over his late brother's steakhouse in Queens, New York, with predictable results, given his lack of experience.
Gordon Ramsay meets Joe and Madalyn, who have been struggling to run PJ's Steakhouse since they took on the lease. Joe had no experience in the business but wanted to keep alive the memory of his beloved brother, the previous owner. The couple are now in serious debt and turn to Gordon to see if he can cook up a recipe for success.
Desperate Housewives
Today, 22:00, Channel 4
Susan asks a female detective to help her investigate Katherine. Unfortunately, she manages to forget that the detective holds a grudge against her.
The sinister goings-on continue in Wisteria Lane in the latest episode of the comedy drama series about the lives of a group of suburban women. In other continuing plot lines, Gaby is finding teaching Juanita much harder than she expected, Lynette harbours suspicions about the identity of Julie's attacker, and Angie invites Bree and Orson over for dinner.
Sons of Anarchy
Today, 22:00, Five USA
The Sons of Anarchy find themselves on the brink of war as the gritty biker drama continues.
Mad Men
Today, 22:00, BBC Four
Romance is on the minds of the staff of Sterling Cooper in the latest episode of this impeccably stylish American period drama series.
Don and Betty make the most of a business trip to the Rome Hilton hotel, but the magic is over all too quickly, as Betty finds it hard to go back to her normal life when they return. Back in New York, Pete is spending the weekend alone and takes pity on his neighbour's German au pair. Unfortunately, the young woman's gratitude alone is not enough to satisfy him. Meanwhile, Joan has no choice but to return to work. Can she keep her new position a secret from her former colleagues?
Damages
Today, 22:45, BBC1
When people and cars collide, the person usually suffers the more damage, and so it proves in the latest episode of the American legal drama series.
Joe Tobin confronts Danielle Marchetti about her affair with his father and also manages to run over her in his car. He needs to save two things - her life and his skin. Leonard Winstone suggests spiriting Danielle out of the country, but the flight might kill her. Winstone decides to proceed anyway. Patty, on the other hand, would prefer Danielle to remain both alive and in the country and enlists the help of the DA to prevent her from leaving.
Shameless
Today, 23:00, Channel 4
Crises with their women for Frank and Jamie in the comedy drama series set on a Manchester housing estate.
The trials and tribulations of the dysfunctional Gallagher family continue as Frank, delighted by the return of Libby, the love of his life, loses all by showing her a glimpse of his true nature. Jamie wants to help Michelle pay off Karen's debts, but she asks for more than he can give. To keep everyone happy, Lillian invests in a new HD television but soon sees the error of her ways.
The Talented Mr Ripley
Today, 23:25, Film4
Bourne star Matt Damon plays a chilling role in this excellent adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's classic novel.
The late director Anthony Minghella followed up his Oscar-winning English Patient with this engrossing psychological thriller. Damon plays an insecure young man whose yearning for a more glamorous life has murderous consequences. After being mistaken by a shipping magnate for an acquaintance of his wayward son, Tom Ripley agrees to go to Italy in an attempt to lure him back to America. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett are among the impressive supporting cast.
