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Are you switched on when it comes to TV trivia?

To celebrate World Television Day, we put you to the test! Find out how well you know your telly facts – even if you’re stumped, the answers are fascinating!

Who are prime time TV's top earning men?

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400lb bomb left at Policing Board: Dissident republicans are blamed for leaving a car containing a 400lb bomb outside the Policing Board's headquarters in Belfast.

Cameron planning emergency budget: Tory leader David Cameron says he plans to hold an emergency budget within 50 days if his party wins the next election.

Hundreds saved on Indonesia ferry: More than 200 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 23 people die, officials say.

Cameron and PM sorry over photos: Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron have apologised after claims they used an Armistice Day service as a photo opportunity

US Senate approves health debate: The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.

Charge in mutilation murder case : A teenager is charged with murdering a mother-of-two who was found with her hand cut off in a west London street.

Clegg says election 'not shoo-in': Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says an opinion poll he says suggests the election is not a "shoo-in" is a "really good thing".

Student visas 'soar' after change: The number of students entering the UK from India and Bangladesh has risen sharply since a new visa system began, the BBC has learned.

Cern Collider makes fast progress: Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.

Shuttle astronaut becomes father in space: Astronaut Randolph Bresnik becomes a father in space after his wife gives birth to a daughter back home on Earth in Texas.

Jackson's Moonwalk glove sells for £212,000: The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).

Live - South Africa v England: England lose captain Andrew Strauss early as they chase 251 to win the second ODI against South Africa at Centurion.

Live - Scottish Premier League: Dundee United host Celtic in the lunchtime Scottish Premier League match.

Westwood wins to secure top spot: Lee Westwood claims an emphatic victory in the Dubai World Championship on Sunday to end the season as Europe's number one for the second time.

Should police visit every crime victim?: Police should visit every victim of crime in England and Wales no matter how minor the offence. Do you agree?

Eradicating polio: Konnie Huq joins 'Final Push' against disease in India

Happy hooker?: The rise of Belle de Jour is an insight into work and sex

Psychic force: Can the paranormal help the police in investigations?

Enabling rhythms: Congo band shines despite disability and poverty