Hilary Wardle: As Hannibal hits the small screen, what is it that makes telly prequels so popular? Here are six not to be missed

Ben Dowell: With the current success of the BBC1 series Father Brown, priests and vicars may be starting to take centre stage on TV. We pay homage to some of the best small-screen clergy

Daniel Bettridge:'Bones' McCoy employed medical techniques on the Starship Enterprise yet to be used by the NHS, while Dr Harold Legg relied on a bedside manner and sturdy shoulder to treat patients in EastEnders. So who are your favourite small screen medics?

Julia Raeside: From Daniel Radcliffe to and Jon Hamm to Adele and Joan Rivers – if it's personality you're after rather than platitudes, these stars always deliver. Who would you add to our list?

Sarah Hughes: From True Blood to The Good Wife, no top TV drama is complete without a bit of shameless scene-stealing. Here are some of our favourite masters of the art

Daniel Bettridge: From Delia's basics to Keith Floyd's culinary storm and Nigella's delights – who best informs, entertains and inspires viewers to cook new recipes?

Priya Elan: Ahead of 30 Rock's final season we look at the greatest comedy appearances, from Cher to Noel Fielding. Anyone we've missed?

Daniel Bettridge: As Jonathan Ross returns to the box, we take a look at our favourite hosts, from Parkinson to Norton. Did we miss any?

Daniel Bettridge: From giant spaceships and alien overlords to slavery and war, here's our rundown of the best US short TV series

Daniel Bettridge: From man-eating plants to dulcet-toned detectives, we run down the UK's great short TV series. What have we missed?

Johnny Dee: As Dr Buckles makes his debut on Sky Atlantic, we look at six of his finest TV moments, from Rock Dad to The IT Crowd

Daniel Bettridge: Ahead of the arrival on UK screens of Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom, we look at the best TV shows about TV shows

Daniel Bettridge: Ah-ha! We run down our favourite Partridge clips as Norwich's most famous son bounces back to Sky on Monday

Priya Elan: In the wake of the shocking end of one of Mad Men's characters, we look back at some of TV's finest characters killed off in their prime. Have we missed any?

Daniel Bettridge: As Big Brother returns to screen, from gaffer-taped recliners to iron thrones we discover how television's hot seats stack up against each other

Daniel Bettridge: As Revenge introduces a fresh cast of wealthy characters, we pick the TV millionaires we loathe or love. Have we missed your favourites?

Daniel Bettridge: From Erinsborough to the Orange County via Milwaukee's Happy Days, we pick the best small-screen parental double acts