We pick a quintet of essential shows to watch on TV this weekend...

by Will Parkhouse

What: Pushing Daisies
When: Saturday 9.10pm, ITV1
Why: Although the constant voiceover does get on your wick a bit, this US import has been just as eccentric and inventive as that first episode promised.

This week's episode is Hallowe'en-themed (damn you, schedules!) and begins with blacksmith Lucas Shoemaker being trampled to death by a ghostly horseman. We're almost scared to watch more in case we fall any deeper in love with the delectable Anna Friel and start stalking her…