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Chloë Sevigny: plays a transgender assassin in Hit & Miss

John Byrne looks ahead to tonight's major TV talking point: Chloë Sevigny's Hit & Miss.

So, when is a hitman not a hitman? When he's a miss/man?

Every new show seeks that Unique Selling Point, the one element that sets it apart from the zillion other TV shows that are swirling around the TV and internet these days. Whether it's going to make any difference in the end depends on how well (or not) the show works, but Hit & Miss (10pm, Sky Atlantic) certainly starts out with a unique premise that at least guarantees a curiosity factor and some raised eyebrows.

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Awake: fine show that failed to get the numbers Stateside

John Byrne reviews Jason Isaacs' already-axed drama Awake.

Wide Awake in America

Reviewed: Awake (Friday, Sky Atlantic)
You've basically got two choices as a TV fan: either enjoy the shows you like, regardless of how briefly they're around, or stop watching anything that isn't clearly aimed at a mass-audience and/or long-term survival.

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Marcia Cross - TV's big guest of the week

In the Green Room

Guest stars of the week

Pick of the week has to be the appearance of Marcia Cross on The Saturday Night Show (Saturday, RTÉ One). She, of course, plays Bree Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives. Also appearing on the show is British politician and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, George Galloway.

The New Directions finally won Nationals

Glee - Nationals

It was all about winning Nationals, guest appearances from Lindsay Lohan and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, the return of Carmen (Whoopi Goldberg) and Rachel Berrys heartfelt solo on this week's episode of Glee.

Darragh Maloney - narrator of Green is the Colour

On the Box - Green is the Colour

John Byrne reviews Green is the Colour (Wednesday, RTÉ One)

Leinster - looking to retain their European crown against Ulster

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John Byrne's TV choices for the week ahead.

 The Killing - moody, miserable and magnificent

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John Byrne reviews the return of The Killing.

Franc DIY Brides

Franc's DIY Brides

It was all about fast bikes, chequered decorations, leather get-ups, tyre cakes, scrap yards, festival food, juggling three venues and working to a strict €10,000 budget on last night's episode of Franc's DIY Brides.

Ryan O' Shaughnessy

Britain's Got Talent

After what seemed like an eternity the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals came to an end last night, and our very own Ryan O' Shaughnessy looks set to take home the coveted title (well that's if Pudsey doesn't set tails wagging first!).

Shakespeare in Italy - Francesco and Emma sharing a Shakespearience

TV Insider

John Byrne brings a round-up of all things telly this week.

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