Queerview television guide for the weekend of July 6

Friday

Doctor Who (Sci-Fi Channel) 8:00 PM EDT
The third season of out writer/producer Russel T Davies' revival of the long-lasting TV series makes its American debut. I'm pretty new to the Who universe but Davies' version had me from the very beginning with for having a sense of fun while also giving us some very thought-provoking stories. It didn't hurt, either, that I knew John Barrowman would join the cast.

Tonight's 150-minute debut includes an appearance by Catherine Tate, as well as the introduction of Freema Agyeman's Martha Jones. If you haven't realized what how cool Ms Tate can be check out the comedy sketch after the cut teaming Tate with David Tennant.

The Henry Rollins Show (IFC) 11:00 PM EDT
Placebo is scheduled to perform on tonights show. You might remember them for the time their gay bassist and gay singer shared an on-stage kiss in Lithuania.

Saturday

The Graham Norton Show
This week's guests include Joss Stone and Dennis Hopper. I don't know why I'm enjoying Norton so much more than I've enjoyed his earlier talk shows, but this one has been a weekly must-see program for me.

Sunday

Wisecrack Marathon (Logo) starting at 1:00 PM EDT
Logo's airing three hours of its stand-up comedy series Wisecrack today, starting with Alec Mapa, with specials featuring Miss Coco Peru and Dough Holsclaw airing afterwards. A good comedy special never gets old for me, and I find Mapa's just hilarious.