Pick of the Day | Tuesday 6th January

7pm, Falcon Crest, Zone Romantica
Yes, you did read that correctly! You might not have noticed this tucked away on the relatively obscure channel that is Zone Romantica, but if you need a break from drab British soaps, look no further. Cashing in on the popularity of 1980s hits like Dallas and Dynasty (and stealing the formatting of the opening credits too!) Falcon Crest followed the fortunes of a rich winemaking clan, headed by the matriarchal megabitch Angela Channing. It’s chock full of blackmail, murder and psychotic family members, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Never mind the new 90210 – bring back Falcon Crest!

7pm, Angel, Sci-Fi
Tonight’s a classic episode of Angel, as the head honchos at Wolfram & Hart give Lindsey an unusual bonus – a new hand to replace the one Angel chopped off. After a suitable honeymoon period with the new appendage, enjoying all the things two-handed people can do (not least playing his beloved guitar), Lindsey begins to realise the rather more sinister reason for his bosses’ unusual generosity – the hand has a life of its own, and is decidedly murderous.

8pm, Stargate Atlantis, Sky1
It’s the pennultimate episode of the final series, and it seems the show’s creators have decided to kick their heels up and have some fun, so we meet Sheppard and McKay living in an alternative universe where they’re cops living in Vegas. Look out for the poker scene featuring some faces which will be familiar to fans of The Sopranos, as well as a couple of professional players and some of the big names behind the show. There’s an extended trailer below – 9 fabulous minutes – enjoy!