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Today's TV Thursday 30 July

TV Guide

BBC1 at 9pm: Panorama investigates how Covid-19 has devastated care homes 
BBC1 at 9pm: Panorama investigates how Covid-19 has devastated care homes  BBC1 at 9pm: Panorama investigates how Covid-19 has devastated care homes 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST News, entertainment and weather reports. (S)9.00BBC NEWS(S)10.00MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties in Stoke-onTrent, Wolverhampton and Rochester. (S) (R)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Kent County Showground. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45THE HEIGHTS Kat’s contact with Patch causes alarm. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Game show, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman searches for a Yorkshire Dales home with two brothers. (S) (R)3.45HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Three artists pitch pieces inspired by the buyer’s cherished horse. (S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson travel around Yorkshire. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW With Alex Jones and Michael Ball. (S)7.30CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The second semi-final sees the celebrities challenged to recreate a recipe from Italian chef Aldo Zilli, before they serve up a dish inspired by someone they love or admire. (S)8PM8.30CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The three finalists attempt to cook a faultless three-course meal. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00THE FORGOTTEN FRONTLINE Alison Holt reports on care homes’ struggle during the pandemic, using filming in two very different homes revealing the dedication of staff and heartache as more lives are lost. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45BELFAST HARBOUR: CRUISES, CRANES & CARGO Documentary series following life at Belfast Harbour. (S) (R)11PM11.15Imagine: Kate Prince – Every Move She Makes (S)12.20 New Tricks (S) (R)1.20 BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Pointless (S) (R)6.50Murder, Mystery and My Family (S) (R)7.35Meerkat Manor (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Inside the Factory: Keeping Britain Going (S) (R)9.00Lost Land of the Jaguar (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00The Boss (S) (R)1.45David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities (S) (R)2.15FILM: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955) Romantic drama, with William Holden and Jennifer Jones. (S)4.00PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS (S)4.30NATURAL WORLD (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (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) (R)6.35MEERKAT MANOR A giant eagle owl stalks the meerkats. (S) (R)7PM7.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA A retiree is in danger after trying to rescue her dogs when they became cut off by the rising tide. A volunteer is washed off a cliff after trying to rescue a concussed fisherman. (S) (R)8PM8.00GLOW UP: BRITAIN’S NEXT MAKEUP STAR The contestants are introduced to the world of theatrical make-up at London’s smash hit The Lion King, where they try to precisely replicate the faces of the four main characters. (S)9PM9.00QI With Stephen K Amos, Susan Calman and Lou Sanders. (S)9.50THERE SHE GOES School staff notice bruising on Rosie, so social services pay a visit. (S)10PM10.00MRS AMERICA Congress grants a three-year extension on the signing of the Equal Rights Amendment. Phyllis is courted for her support, while Bella gets the sack. Last in the series. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.35ODI Cricket Highlights (S)12.35The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (S) (R)1:35Sign Zone: The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain (S) (R)2.20Sign Zone: The Kemps: All True (S) (R)3.20This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE (S)10.00THIS MORNING Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford host the daily magazine, featuring celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more. (S)1.00ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.20UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.30ITV RACING: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of day three of the meeting, including the 3.15 Nassau Stakes, and supporting races at 1.45, 2.15, 2.45 and 3.45. (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (R)6.00(S); UTV Weather (S) (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED! A motorbike gets stuck up a tree. (S)7.30EAT, SHOP, SAVE A South Devon family spending hundreds on their meat-free diet. (S)8PM8.00WONDERS OF THE COAST PATH Sean Fletcher travels around the Llyn Peninsula. (S)8.30INSIDE BRITAIN’S FOOD FACTORIES The factory secrets of Aunt Bessie’s, Yorkshire Tea and Birds Eye. (S)9PM9.00INSIDE THE RITZ HOTEL The workings of the luxury London hotel. Executive chef John Williams prepares to launch a hotel cookbook and Penny Lancaster pops in for cocktails. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S)10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather (S)10.45UNFORGETTABLE WORLD CUP MOMENTS Gabriel Clarke introduces a countdown of memorable moments from the FIFA World Cup, including a look at Brazil’s 1970 team and the best and worst of Diego Maradona. (S)11PM11.45Tenable (S) (R)12.35Ideal World (S) (R)3.00ITV Nightscreen 5.05Judge Rinder (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Cheers (S) (R)6.55Cheers (S) (R)7.20Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.10Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.40Frasier (S) (R)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.40The Big Bang Theory ; (S) (R)10.05The Big Bang Theory ; (S) (R)10.35Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (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)1.05Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.10Countdown: Champion of Champions (S) (R)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer is hypnotised. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU: MAKE DO AND MEND New series. Dick and Angel Strawbridge use the handiwork and design skills with which they have renovated their French chateau to give viewers ideas on fixing up their own homes. (S)9PM9.00NATIONAL TREASURE Paul and his family prepare for the verdict, but the accused entertainer is determined to take the witness stand himself and give his side of the story. Last in the series. (S) (R)10PM10.00GOGGLEBOX: CELEBRITY SPECIAL FOR SU2C A few more famous faces join the opinionated viewers in a 2019 episode for Stand Up to Cancer, including Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, and Jack Whitehall and his parents. (S) (R)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.00Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.55Flirty Dancing (S) (R)2.45FILM: What Maisie Knew (2012) Drama, starring Julianne Moore. (S)4.25Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.20All Star Driving School (S) (R)5.45Countdown: Champion of Champions (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)6.25Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.35Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Abby Hatcher (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Ricky Zoom (S)8.00Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)8.50Wissper (S) (R)9.00Floogals (R) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15CAN’T PAY? WE’LL TAKE IT AWAY! (S) (R)12.05ACCESS (S)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.10ACCESS (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A KILLER IN MY FAMILY (2020) Premiere. Thriller, starring Anna Hopkins. (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)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00RAILWAY JOURNEYS WITH CHRIS TARRANT Chris travels through the Middle East to explore what remains of the colonial railways, which were built there more than 100 years ago. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE SECRET WORLD OF YOUR RUBBISH New series. Documentary meeting people dedicated to keeping Britain tidy, including the owners of a landfill site, sewage workers and railway station litter collectors. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00LEVI BELLFIELD: 5 MISTAKES THAT CAUGHT A KILLER The case of Levi Bellfield, who committed three murders including that of schoolgirl Milly Dowler. This documentary reveals his string of mistakes that led to his arrest. (S)10PM10.00APRIL JONES: THE MURDER TAPES Documentary exploring the murder of five-year-old April Jones in 2012, featuring previously unheard tapes of the interviews the police conducted with killer Mark Bridger. (S) (R)11PM11.30Peter Moore: 20 Years of Terror (S) (R)12.30Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21. co.uk Live Casino Show3.05Access (S)3.10The Yorkshire Vet (S) (R)4.00The Funny Thing About Dating (S) (R)4.45Cruising with Jane McDonald (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING7.50SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S) (R)8.50IMPOSSIBLE (S)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK ;Weather1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS2.15HOME OF THE YEAR (R)2.45RAY & Ó SÉ’S FITNESS 15 (R)3.00MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S); Weather4.15AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE4.45SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS (R)7PM7.00THE TEST The highs and lows of driving test stories. (S) (R)7.30HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee helps a 50-year-old Kildare woman get her finances in order. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL Hugh Wallace follows Frances and Tom Doherty’s restoration of a historic doctor’s house and dispensary in Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary, dating back to the early 1800s. (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME Current affairs review, plus reports on breaking news stories at home and abroad. (S)10PM10.15TOKYO 2020: ONE YEAR TO GO Evanne Ní Chuilinn and Peter Collins look at the impact the Olympic and Paralympic postponement has had on athletes, coaches and organisers. (S)11PM11.15Who Do You Think You Are? (S)12.30Sanditon (S)1.30Deep Water (S) (R)2.25MasterChef (S) (R)3.00Prime Time (S) (R)3.35Telly Bingo (R)3.45Dr Phil (S) (R)4.30Doctors (S) (R)5.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.45Storytime (R)6.50Storytime (R)6.55Peppa Pig (R)7.00Peppa Pig (R)7.05Tir Na nOg (S) (R)7.20Living with a Fairy (R)7.30Living with a Fairy (R)7.40Katie Morag (S) (R)7.55Danger Mouse (R)8.05Shane the Chef (R)8.20Kit and Pup (R)8.25Wild Kids (R)8.40Body Brothers (R)8.55The Sarah Jane Adventures9.25Horrible Histories: Exceptional Explorers (R)9.55You’re Skitting Me (R)10.25Dragons: Defenders of Berk (S) (R)10.50Pig Goat Banana Cricket (R)11.15Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)11.20Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)11.35Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (R)12.004 O’Clock Club (R)12.35Millie Inbetween (R)1.05Horrible Histories (R)1.40Ace My Space (R)2.10Lost & Found Music Studios (R)2.35Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! (R)3.00Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)3.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)4.00The Sarah Jane Adventures (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS The family hears about Grampa’s time in the Air Force. (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE GALWAY RACES Hugh Cahill presents coverage of day four of the festival, where the feature race of the day is the Galway Hurdle.7PM7.25HOME AND AWAY Justin checks in with Colby on the status of the diner investigation. (S) (R)7.50THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: THE FINAL The last three bakers prepare perfect meringues, a recipe with only one instruction, and the series’ most complex showstopper in a bid to be this year’s winner.8PM9PM9.00BRIDGET & EAMON The couple are banned from the pub. (S) (R)9.30CONDOR 2 Tracy and Mae decide to disappear for a while, while Joe has finally learned of Vasili’s whereabouts and is aiming for a reunion. Spy thriller, starring Max Irons. (S)10PM10.30OTHER VOICES: COURAGE Musical performances by Fontaines D.C., Saint Sister & Crash Ensemble, and Cormac Begley & Stephanie Keane. (S)11PM11.30NCIS (S)12.20Elementary (S) (R)1.10Murphy Brown (R)2.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.20Britain’s Secret Treasures7.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Amazing Animal Births (R)1.30RACING: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of day three of the meeting.4.00SAFARI VET SCHOOL4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show (S)7PM7.30EAT, SHOP, SAVE A South Devon family spending hundreds on their meat-free diet.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30RED ROCK Angela turns to Tommy for support. (S) (R)9PM9.00VAN DER VALK New series. Crime drama, starring Marc Warren as Dutch detective Piet Van der Valk – who here investigates two seemingly unrelated murders in different parts of the city.10PM11PM11.00GANGSTERS AT WAR Paul Williams traces the rapid growth of the Spanish-based Kinahan cartel. (R)12.00COME RAIN COME SHINE (R)1.50CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.25Cúla 4 12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (R)2.00Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.45LURGAN 2K18 (R)6.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.6.05GILMORE GIRLS Lorelai and Christopher have a disagreement. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15AN GOBÁN SAOR Irishmen from all walks of life share their favourite funny stories. (R)7.30COMHRÁ With Irish-language activist Donncha Ó hÉallaithe.8PM8.00TURAS BÓTHAIR Listening in on car conversations. (R)8.30TITHE COIS FARRAIGE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh explores the islands in Galway Bay. (S) (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Music by Lorraine and the Conquerors, and Aerach.9.30TRADFEST TG4 Featuring Frankie Gavin, Emma Corbett and Martin Murray, Nell Ní Chróinín, Rónán Galvin and Youenn Bothorel. Presented by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin from Dublin city centre. (S) (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A travel guide that listed businesses catering to African Americans during segregation. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35RACHT The murder of Patrick Devine. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24