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Today's TV Friday 17 April

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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00BBC NEWS AT 9 (S)10.00DAILY KITCHEN LIVE (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Martel Maxwell is in her native Scotland looking round a flat in Dumfries. (S) (R)11.45NIGHT FORCE (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Detling Antique and Vintage Fair in Kent. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE ; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS A surprise visitor turns into an unwelcome guest. (S)2.15FATHER BROWN The priest’s priceless Blue Cross is targeted by an infamous criminal. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jonnie Irwin helps a couple find a home in north Wales. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING A modern twist to a collection of bathroom bits. Last in the series. (S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Catherine Southon and Tim Medhurst explore the rolling Cotswold Hills in their 1970s off-roader. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Hosted by Alex Jones. (S)7.30MASTERCHEF The search for the show’s 16th champion reaches its climax, as the remaining three amateur cooks produce the three courses they hope will secure them the title. Last in the series. (S)8PM8.30HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU Hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, with panellists Deborah Meaden and Phil Wang. (S)9PM9.00THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW With guests including Patrick Stewart and Ricky Gervais. (S)9.30PETER KAY’S COMEDY SHUFFLE The comedian is joined by rock legend Noddy Holder. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME – 20 YEARS INNIT! To celebrate its 20th anniversary, this programme looks back at some of the funniest and most-loved moments from the award-winning comedy sketch show. (S) (R)11PM11.45Goodness Gracious Me (S) (R);11.55FILM: The Sapphires (2012) Drama, starring Deborah Mailman.1.35Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.40BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Night Force (S) (R)7.15Pointless (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow (S) (R)9.00Lambing Live: As It Happened (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Curiosity (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15The Best Dishes Ever (S) (R)2.45Natural World: A Highland Haven (S) (R)3.45FILM: SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (1974) Family adventure, starring Virginia McKenna. (S)5.15FLOG IT! (S)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Mathematician Rachel Riley, singer and farmer JB Gill, radio presenter Katie Derham and comedian Richard Herring test their general knowledge skills. (S) (R)6.30ANIMAL PARK After weeks of speculation, Kate Humble and Ben Fogle reveal that the signs are that rare Amur tiger Yana is definitely pregnant. Last in the series. (S)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S SECRET FRANCE The chef concludes his tour with trips to the Languedoc and Provence, while in his country kitchen, he prepares a confit tomato and aubergine tarte tatin. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD Monty Don outlines the essential gardening jobs for the coming weekend. (S)8.30GREAT BRITISH MENU The two highest-scoring chefs from the North West cook their six-course menus again. (S)9PM9.00PANGOLINS – THE WORLD’S MOST WANTED ANIMAL Documentary examining attempts to save the most illegally trafficked animals in the world –alittle-known scaly mammal called the pangolin. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE MASH REPORT Satirical and surreal take on the week’s news. (S)10.30THE MINI MASH REPORT Satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.20FILM: Cold in July (2014) Crime thriller, starring Michael C Hall. (S)1.05Sign Zone: Cops Like Us (S) (R)2.05This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN WITH LORRAINE The latest on the coronavirus pandemic with Lorraine Kelly, including medical advice and stories of how people are coping with the lockdown. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S) (R)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS In England’s first National Park, the Peak District, James is joined by restaurateur Tessa Bramley, who serves up a beef fillet along with vegetables from her own garden. (S)3.00TENABLE A team of five family members take part. (S) (R)4.00TIPPING POINT Game show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Mandy convinces a sad Paul that Vinny no longer lives with her. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Asha’s trust is betrayed and Steve makes things worse with Leanne. (S)8PM8.00VERA A The detective investigates a suspicious death in an army barracks that was designed to look like suicide, and uncovers an event nobody wants to talk about. Last in the series. (S) (R)9PM10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PIERS MORGAN’S LIFE STORIES The host interviews former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, who reflects on her career and turbulent personal life, including her relationship with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (S) (R)11PM11.40Tenable (S) (R)12.30Ideal World 3.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen 6AM to 6:30PM6.25Cheers (S) (R)6.50Cheers (S) (R)7.15Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.05Frasier (S) (R)8.35Frasier (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Come Dine with Me ; (S) (R)10.00Come Dine with Me ; (S) (R)10.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.00The Steph Show (S)1.05Posh Pawnbrokers (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN: HOME OR AWAY (S) (R)4.00ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU: DIY (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30JAMIE: KEEP COOKING AND CARRY ON (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Mr Burns wins a professional basketball team in a poker game. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS Lisa loses control of her imagination when she makes a new friend. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00JOE LYCETT’S GOT YOUR BACK Celebrity guest Scarlett Moffatt shares her thrifty fast food tips with the host. Plus, features on disabled access in gyms and toll road fines. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions. (S)10PM10.00FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Dad reveals the reason he is miserable on his birthday – he has realised he’ll never go into space because he has used a website to calculate the date he’s going to die. (S)10.35DUNCANVILLE The family gets a new smart fridge. (S)11PM11.058 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.10FILM: American Ultra (2015) Action comedy, starring Jesse Eisenberg. (S)1.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.05Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.00Location, Location, Location (S) (R)4.55Car S.O.S (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mofy (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.30Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.45Abby Hatcher (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Top Wings (S) (R)7.55Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.10Floogals (S) (R)8.25The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)8.35Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)8.45Little Princess (S) (R)8.55Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.20FILM: DEADLY DEPARTURE (2016) Thriller, starring Dina Meyer. (S)12.45FRIENDS (S) (R)1.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: CRADLES FOR CASH (2019) Mystery, starring Adrienne Frantz. (S)4.00FRIENDS (S) (R)4.30FRIENDS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00ACCESS (S)6.10CRAFTING AT HOME Three hobby crafters show their pieces at the Haddon Hall Craft Fair in Derbyshire. (R)7PM7.00STONEHENGE: DIGGING UP BRITAIN’S PAST Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands explore the history of Stonehenge, examining the stones that make up the structure, their acoustic properties, and how they were transported. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00WALKING BRITAIN’S LOST RAILWAYS Rob Bell heads to Norfolk to follow a lost railway built in the 1880s to traverse one of the quietest, yet wealthiest, parts of the country. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00AROUND THE WORLD BY TRAIN WITH TONY ROBINSON The actor sets off from Seattle on an Amtrak Cascades train into Canada, before witnessing the impact of climate change at the base of the Alaskan glaciers. (S)10PM10.00COMEDY GOLD: BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE ENTERTAINERS Sue Perkins introduces some of her favourite comedy performances, featuring Victoria Wood, Graham Norton, Joan Rivers, Bruce Forsyth, Bob Monkhouse11PM11.30FILM: Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973) Comedy, starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell. (S)1.15The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.25The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard (S) (R)4.10A Country Life for Half the Price with Kate Humble (S) (R)4.50House Doctor (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Wildlife SOS (S)5.50Access (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.55TELESHOPPING7.55KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.25HOLD THE SUNSET (S)8.55STILL OPEN ALL HOURS (S) (R)9.25LORDS AND LADLES (S) (R)10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (R)11.05DR PHIL;(S); Weather11.50SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY (R)2.40IRELAND ON CALL (R)3.10HEALTHY APPETITE (R)3.40OPERATION TRANSFORMATION (R)4.40CREEDON’S ROAD LESS TRAVELLED (S) (R)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30YOUNG SHELDON Meemaw meets Dale’s ex-wife June. (S)8PM8.00NEVEN’S SPANISH FOOD TRAILS Neven Maguire visits Castropol in Western Asturias. (S) (R)8.30THE ZOO Two hand-reared gorillas are integrated into the troop. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking. (S); Weathe10PM11PM11.45FILM: The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974) Thriller, starring Walter Matthau. (S)1.30Casualty (S) (R)2.25Telly Bingo (R)2.35EuroNews5.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (R)6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Peppa Pig (R)7.10Tir Na nOg (S) (R)7.25Bing (R)7.35Bing (R)7.40Wild Kids (S) (R)7.50Brewster the Rooster (R)8.00RTE’s Home School Hub9.00Body Brothers (R)9.10Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.35Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.55Dorg Van Dango (R)10.05Dorg Van Dango (R)10.15Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)10.25Danny & Mick10.35Ace My Space (S) (R)11.00RTE’s Home School Hub (S)12.00Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (S) (R)12.20Jamie Johnson (S) (R)12.50Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)12.55Secret Life of Boys1.20Ace My Space (R)1.45Teen Titans Go! (S)2.05Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)2.30Disney Jessie (S) (R)2.55Ali-A’s Superchargers3.15Ali-A’s Superchargers3.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)3.45Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (R)4.10RTE’s Home School Extra4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Mackenzie and Roxy to concoct a crazy plan to deceive Trish. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY The police tell Justin they have spoken to Leah and that she is fine. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Penny thinks that Leonard is taking her for granted. (S) (R)7.25GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS New series. Michael Portillo ventures on to the European rail network once again with his 1913 Bradshaw’s guide, beginning by travelling through Russia from Tula to St Petersburg. (S)8PM8.35SAVING LIVES AT SEA Cameras follow the Dover RNLI crew as they race to a Channel swimmer enduring difficulties within eyesight of the French coast, while the Tenby team are called to a runaway yacht. (S) (R)9PM9.45FILM: DETROIT (2017) Premiere. Racist police officers respond to a complaint with retribution rather than justice in mind. Fact-based drama set during the 1967 Detroit riots, starring John Boyega. (S)10PM11PM12.15Other Voices (R)1.10Live at the Apollo (S) (R)2.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10Nanny 911 (R)7.00The Tonight Show (R)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase3.00ELAINE4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Mandy convinces a sad Paul that Vinny no longer lives with her. (S)7.30YORKSHIRE AIRPORT A passenger’s wheelchair could contain a potentially lethal battery.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET9PM9.00CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE Guessing game, hosted by Stephen Mulhern. (R)10PM10.00MCDONALD & DODDS Detective drama, starring Jason Watkins11PM12.00PROFESSOR GREEN: LIVING IN POVERTY (R)1.00TEENS WHO KILL (R)2.00WHISKEY BUSINESS (R)2.30CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.00Weakest Link(S)10.55Little House on the Prairie (R)11.50Abair Amhrán (R)12.05River Cottage Australia12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (S)2.00Weakest Link (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35LURGAN 2K18 (R)5.50LURGAN 2K18 (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Jess decides to go to California to stay with his father after he and Luke have a row, while Rory frets over her final exams. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30ENIGMA DE BLAGHD The story of politician Ernest Blythe, who was born in 1889 into a Unionist Protestant family near Lisburn, Co Antrim, and embraced the IRB and the struggle for Irish Independence. (R)8PM8.30JUNIOR A tribute to Junior Crehan, first aired 20 years after his death. (S) (R9PM9.05FILM: RETURN OF THE SEVEN (1966) A new band of heroes rides to the rescue of Mexican villagers enslaved by a bandit maddened with grief at the death of his son. Western sequel, with Yul Brynner and Robert Fuller. (S)10PM10.50LORIENT Some of the best performances from the Lorient Interceltic Festival.11PM11.50MR ROBOT Elliot realises what his new mission must be and seeks out help from Angela. (S) (R)12.50THE WINDMILL LANE SESSIONS (R)1.20FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24