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Watch out for it: Tupac Shakur takes centre stage

November 28 - December 4, 2007
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WEDNESDAY nights on MGM are dedicated to movies of a common theme and this Wednesday 28th is no exception with the late Tupac Shakur at the centre of the action that tackles the complicated issue of inner city life in America, through the eyes of the young people trying to make their way out of the ghetto. Starting with Gang Related at 8pm.

Two men face the consequences after they kill a man and pin the murder on an innocent transient. Starring James Belushi, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Quaid, James Earl Jones.

Following on with Juice at 9.50pm.

Four friends edge around the outside of the law until the fateful moment when they finally step over the line and find themselves on the run. Starring Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, Khaul Kain and Tupac Shakur.

Monday (December 3) is full of entertainment on UKTV, kicking off with The Twelve Chefs of Christmas at 5.30pm for anyone getting ready to cook up a festive feast for Christmas.

In the run-up to Christmas are 12 top chefs - including Antony Worrall Thompson, preparing and cooking their favourite three-course Christmas meals.

From traditional British roast turkey to an Indian Yuletide feast, this is most definitely not the time to watch one's waistline.

Catch Me and Mrs Jones on the same day on the same channel at 8.30pm.

Robson Green stars in this light and pacey story about a love affair between a tabloid journalist and the British Prime Minister.

Surprised by the powerful attraction between him and Prime Minister Laura Bowden, when he gatecrashes a party function, he begins a passionate secret affair. But with an election looming and his ruthless editor piling on the pressure, Liam's biggest fear is that Laura will discover who he really is.

Also starring is Caroline Goodall and Keeley Hawes.







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