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Today's TV Friday 29 May

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Today's TV Friday 29 May
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00BBC NEWS(S)10.00JAY BLADES’ HOME FIX How to grow potatoes and replace broken guttering. (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Including properties in Liverpool and Willenhall near Wolverhampton. (S) (R)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The red and blue teams hunt for items at Brighton Racecourse. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE;; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Ruhma negotiates a deal with Deborah when Tanya goes into labour. (S)2.15FATHER BROWN A former music hall comedian swears revenge on the priest. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Sonali Shah helps a woman find a home in north Wales. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Harry and David Rich tackle a tired allotment in Gloucester. (S)4.30CORONAVIRUS DAILY UPDATE (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX;Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Presented by Alex Jones and Angellica Bell. (S)7.30A QUESTION OF SPORT A special edition focussing on the Sprint Finish Round. Last in the series. (S)8PM8.00MY FAMILY The rising crime rate unsettles Susan. (S) (R)8.30NOT GOING OUT Lee and Lucy’s friendship with Toby and Anna is tested during a weekend break. (S) (R)9PM9.00HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU Martin Clunes hosts the satirical quiz. Last in the series. (S)9.30PETER KAY’S CAR SHARE Kayleigh is half-drunk after a wild party the night before. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45GIVE MY HEAD PEACE Pastor Begbie reveals “The Curse of the Begbies”. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Graham Norton Show (S)11.45FILM: Young Adult (2011) Comedy, starring Charlize Theron. (S)1.15BBC News (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Jay Blades’ Home Fix (S) (R)7.15Garden Rescue (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Our Coast (S) (R)9.00A Bear with a Bounty: Natural World (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Letterbox (S) (R)1.30Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers (S) (R)1.50Big Dreams Small Spaces (S) (R)2.50FILM: KING KONG (1933) Fantasy, starring Fay Wray. (S) (b/w)4.30FLOG IT (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS (S) (R)6.00EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine hosts the quiz in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize. (S)6.30ANIMAL PARK Keeper Matt seeks to bring out an animal’s wild side as he plays parent to an abandoned cheetah cub. Meanwhile, 20 wallabies are moved to a new enclosure. (S)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S ROAD TO MEXICO The chef reaches Oaxaca, home to Mexico’s national cheese Queso Oaxacana and a land where vanilla grows wild and cacao orchards are harvested to make chocolate. (S) (R)8PM8.00SPRINGWATCH 2020 The team reviews the extraordinary events that have taken place during the week. Plus, Steve Backshall introduces his young two-year-old son to a local family of swans. (S)9PM9.00GARDENERS’ WORLD Monty Don pots tomatoes on for the next stage of their growth and plants containers for summer colour. Frances Tophill explores spring flowering trees and their benefits for bees. (S)9.30LATER – WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Golden Globe-winning actor, comedian, musician and writer Hugh Laurie chats to Jools via videolink, recounting his musical journey and influences. (S)10PM10.45EWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.20Dragons’ Den: Best Ever Pitches (S) (R)12.20FILM: Trumbo (2015) Biopic of the writer, starring Bryan Cranston. (S)2:20Sign Zone: The Best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show (S) (R)3.20Sign Zone: Great American Railroad Journeys (S) (R)4.20This Is BBC Two (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN WITH LORRAINE Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly. (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)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow criminal barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (S)3.00TENABLE Warwick Davis hosts as five contenders from the North East answer questions about top 10 lists from the realms of pop culture and general knowledge. (S) (R)4.00TIPPING POINT Game show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Moira takes out her annoyance on poor Priya. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Shona visits Gail and Sarah, but is clearly confused. (S)8PM8.00BIRDS OF A FEATHER Tracey throws Sharon and Dorien out. (S) (R)8.30ERA A crime of passion is suspected when a former policeman is stabbed to death, but Vera uncovers a more complex case involving the hostile takeover of a brewery. Last in the series. (S) (R)9PM10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.55UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.10FILM: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) Fantasy adventure, starring Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage. (S)3.00ITV Nightscreen 1.25Ideal World 6AM to 6:30PM6.30Cheers (S) (R)6.55Cheers (S) (R)7.20Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.10Mike & Molly (S) (R)8.35Mike & Molly (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier ; (S) (R)10.00Frasier ; (S) (R)10.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.00Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.05Come Dine with Me (S)12.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.05A New Life in the Sun (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN A couple looking for a holiday home on Spain’s Mijas Costa. (S)4.00WORK ON THE WILD SIDE (S)5.00COUPLES COME DINE WITH ME (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart tries to get the school closed down. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS Bart develops a sense of civic pride. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00JOE LYCETT’S GOT YOUR BACK Alison Hammond joins host the host as he discovers that the online review site Trustpilot might not be as dependable as it may seem. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.05THE LAST LEG: LOCKED DOWN UNDER Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker broadcast their comic review of current events live from their respective homes, joined by guests Stephen Merchant and Sue Perkins. (S)11PM11.05Smack the Pony (S) (R)12.40Smack the Pony (S) (R)1.05Smack the Pony (S) (R)1.35Smack the Pony (S) (R)2.05Smack the Pony (S) (R)2.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.50Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.20Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.45Car S.O.S (S) (R)5.35Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.45Beat the Chef (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Mya Go (S) (R)6.20Olly the Little White Van (S) (R)6.30Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.40Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.15Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.55Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.10Floogals (S) (R)8.25Becca’s Bunch (S) (R)8.45Little Princess (S) (R)8.55Top Wing (S)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A GOURMET DETECTIVE MYSTERY: EAT, DRINK AND BE BURIED (2017) Whodunit, starring Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns. (S)4.00FRIENDS (S) (R)4.30FRIENDS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.255 NEWS TONIGHT (S)6.35AROUND THE WORLD BY TRAIN WITH TONY ROBINSON (S)7PM7.00WORLD’S BIGGEST BATTLESHIP: DRAINING THE OCEAN Exploring the site of one of the largest naval battles in history, fought 700 years ago in the China Seas, with sonar technology revealing an ancient secret weapon. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS The Ligne de Cévennes, which travels northwards through the Massif Central to France’s volcanic heart – Clermont Ferrand and the great Puy De Dome. Narrated by Bill Nighy. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00PORTILLO’S EMPIRE JOURNEY Michael Portillo travels to South Africa to explore how the lure of riches led Britain into barbaric wars, dividing the country along racial lines with devastating consequences. (S)10PM10.00KEN DODD IN HIS OWN WORDS Profile of the comedian, incorporating some of his best performances alongside archive interviews and contributions from friends, colleagues and fellow comics. (S) (R)11PM12.05Harry & Meghan: Two Troubled Years (S) (R)1.10Teleshopping3.10Access (S)3.20Traffic Cops (S) (R)4.10Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys (S) (R)5.00House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.50Access (S)6AM to 6:30PM7.05TELESHOPPING8.05THE BEST OF TODAY (S)8.35TODAY WITH MAURA AND DÁITHÍ (R)9.00AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (S)9.25CASUALTY (S) (R)10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)11.05DR PHIL (S); Weather11.50SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)1.55NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20RAY & Ó SÉ’S FITNESS 15 (R)2.35CELEBRITY GLOBETROTTERS (R)3.00MY TRIBE (R)3.30TODAY WITH MAURA AND DÁITHÍ4.05RTÉ NEWS; Weather4.15IT’S A PARK’S LIFE (S) (R)4.45IMPOSSIBLE5.40NUACHT (S); RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30YOUNG SHELDON The eccentric youngster discovers Mary has been keeping a secret from him. (S)8PM8.00GREAT IRISH INTERIORS The restoration of Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. (S) (R)8.30THE ZOO An Asian bull elephant prepares to move to France. Last in the series. (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); Weather (S)10PM11PM11.35Torvill & Dean (S)1.15Casualty (S) (R)2.10Telly Bingo (R)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.55Storytime (R)7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Peppa Pig (R)7.10Peppa Pig (R)7.15Tir Na nOg (S) (R)7.30Ben 10 (R)7.40Dorg Van Dango (R)7.50Dorg Van Dango (R)8.00Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)8.10Junior MasterChef (S) (R)8.40Dragons: Defenders of Berk (S) (R)9.05Bing (R)9.10Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)9.15Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)9.20Catie’s Amazing Machines (R)9.35Danger Mouse (R)9.45Everything’s Rosie (R)10.00Everything’s Rosie (R)10.10Shane the Chef (R)10.20Kit and Pup (R)10.30Wild Kids (S) (R)10.45Makers (S) (R)10.50The Day Henry Met (S) (R)10.55Molang (R)11.00RTÉ’s Home School Extra (S)12.00RTE’s Home School Extra (S)12.15Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs12.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)12.45My Pet and Me (S) (R)1.00RTE’s Home School Hub (S)2.00Junior MasterChef (S) (R)2.30Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)2.50Logan High (S)3.00Dorg Van Dango (R)3.10Dorg Van Dango (R)3.20Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (S) (R)3.45Squad Goals (R)4.10RTE’s Home School Extra (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE GOLDBERGS Beverly is horrified to learn that Erica and Adam do not want any of the priceless heirlooms. (S) (R)7.25COAST Nick Crane visits the historic walled citadel of Saint-Malo, and Mark Horton reveals how 18th-century French mapmakers gave birth to Britain’s Ordnance Survey. (S) (R)8PM8.35SAVING LIVES AT SEA In Tenby, police searching for a boat thief call for assistance, and the Mumbles lifeguards and lifeboat crew race to help two kayakers. Last in the series. (S) (R)9PM9.45FILM: Z FOR ZACHARIAH (2015) A woman who thinks she is the sole survivor of a nuclear apocalypse finds her life changed by two new arrivals. Sci-fi drama, with Margot Robbie and Chiwetel Ejiofor. (S)10PM11PM11.30White Gold (S) (R)12.00Other Voices: Courage (S) (R)12.30This Country (S) (R)1.00Live at the Apollo (S) (R)1.50EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.20The Tonight Show (R)7.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00ELAINE (R)4.00DEVON AND CORNWALL COPS4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.30THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Moira takes out her annoyance on poor Priya. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Shona visits Gail and Sarah, but is clearly confused. (S)9PM9.00FILM: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION (2015) The agents of the Impossible Mission Force become fugitives in order to bring down a shadowy society of assassins. Spy thriller sequel, with Tom Cruise.10PM11PM11.30FAMOUSLY UNFIT Four well-known faces embark on a mission to regain their fitness. (R)12.25CLEANING UP (R)1.15WOMEN WHO KILL (R)2.05WOMEN WHO KILL (R)2.30CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.50Abair Amhrán (R)12.05A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.00Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35LURGAN 2K19 Neung shares his passion for sport and music. (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Author Norman Mailer shows up at the Dragonfly Inn, accompanied by a reporter – leaving Lorelai and Sookie lost for words. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30WORLD CUP GOLD Memories of one of the greatest World Cup matches ever – France v Brazil in the quarterfinal from Mexico 1986. Presented by Packie Bonner.8PM9PM9.55SLÍ NA MBEAGLAOICH Cormac and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich travel to Sligo and celebrate the county’s music, meeting with friends, artists and local musicians along the way. (R)10PM10.53AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.10.55FILM: THE RETURN OF FRANK JAMES (1940) Former outlaw Frank James sets out to exact a fitting revenge when his brother’s killers are pardoned. Western sequel to 1939 movie Jesse James, with Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney. (S)11PM12.35THE WINDMILL LANE SESSIONS (R)1.00MR ROBOT (S) (R)1.55FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24