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Today's TV Wednesday 6 January

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Today's TV Wednesday 6 January
Today's TV Wednesday 6 January Today's TV Wednesday 6 January

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST Presented by Dan Walker and Louise Minchin. (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN: HOLIDAYS (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)11.00WANTED DOWN UNDER REVISITED (S)11.45MOMENT OF PROOF (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Oswestry, Shropshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45FATHER BROWN Poor weather plagues Bunty and Mrs McCarthy’s picnic. (S) (R)2.30THE HAIRY BIKERS’ COMFORT FOOD (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson assists a retired couple in their bid to move to Cornwall. (S) (R)3.45THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Two sets of farmers head to a market in Axbridge, Somerset. (S)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Items include a knife sharpener,adrinks cabinet and a toy milk cart. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Presented by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30THE BIDDING ROOM Dealers bid to buy items brought in by members of the public. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team tackle a concertina that survived combat in the First World War, a vintage jigsaw, and a cocktail table with a surprising secret compartment. (S) (R)9PM9.00THE TRUTH ABOUT BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM A guide to strengthening the immune system during cold and flu season, examining some of the so-called “miracle” products, superfoods and supplements that claim to help. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45WEE CHEF! Part one of two. Following young apprentices from Belfast’s Metropolitan College professional cookery course. (S) (R)11PM11.15I Am Greta (S)12.45BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Wanted Down Under Revisited (S) (R)7.15The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: See Hear (S)8.30Sign Zone: Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Coast and Country Auctions (S) (R)2.30Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (R)3.15THE BEST DISHES EVER (S) (R)3.45MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN (S) (R)4.50MEERKAT MANOR (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Gemma Cairney, Tim Key, Gabby Logan and Jeff Stelling go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge skills. (S)6.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick meets chef Tom Adams, who runs Combeshead Farm, a leading field-to-fork restaurant where they grow and produce all of their own food. (S)7PM7.00CORNWALL: THIS FISHING LIFE A brother and sister team fish for oysters in a traditional wooden sailing boat – but this is not enough to support them, so now they plan to trade it in for a small trawler. (S) (R)8PM8.00THIS FARMING LIFE Storm Ciara wreaks havoc for hill farmer Joyce. Meanwhile, Frank and Georgia’s water supply is cut off, and Helen and Graham deal with a missing calf. (S)9PM9.00CHEETAH FAMILY & ME Part two of two. Wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan follows two female cheetah and their cubs as they navigate harsh environments, dangerous wildlife and dwindling prey. (S)10PM10.00A TEACHER Rumours of what happened between Eric and Claire are rampant. (S)10.25A TEACHER Claire emerges from her jail time needing to rebuild her life. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Rugby Union PRO14 Highlights (S)12.30Last Woman on Earth with Sara Pascoe (S) (R)1.30Sign Zone: See Hear (S) (R)2.00Sign Zone: Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children (S) (R)3.00Sign Zone: MasterChef the Professionals: A Festive Knockout (S) (R)4.00This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly. (S)10.00THIS MORNING A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL In Newcastle, Jo Brayshaw has her sights set on a wee dram, Michael Hogben gets so excited about a train set he pays way over the odds, and a Rolex watch gets the dealers buzzing. (S)3.00LINGO Adil Ray hosts, as contestants compete in a battle of words. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Maitland, Andrew, Hannah and Jason take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Rhona makes Charles an offer. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Abi rallies the neighbours to voice their opposition to Ray. Leanne finally reaches out for help. Evelyn informs Tyrone of Arthur’s proposition. (S)8PM8.30CORNWALL AND DEVON WALKS WITH JULIA BRADBURY New series. The presenter walks through the two counties. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS Bradley Walsh hosts as people compete against the Chasers, choosing whether they play against two, three, four or all five expert quizzers at once. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.35UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON New series. Political magazine show presented by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. (S)11PM11.45Beat the Chasers (S) (R)12.35Lingo (S) (R)1.25Ideal World3.00Living on the Veg (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35Cheers (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (S) (R)8.25The King of Queens (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)10.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)10.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.55Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED Compilation episode, beginning at stately home Anstey Hall in Cambridge. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Grampa visit Ireland. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Silas has one more game left to play with the McQueens, leaving Mercedes panicked when Sylver returns from the airport without Bobby. (S)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer meet Nitasha and Nikunj in Staines-upon-Thames, who are unsure whether to sell their four-bed dormer bungalow or renovate instead. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS New series. Kevin McCloud follows more of Britain’s most ambitious self-building projects, beginning with former army captain Justin, who is building on a neo-Gothic cemetery. (S)10PM10.00RAMSAY’S 24 HOURS TO HELL AND BACK New series. Gordon must revamp Lowery’s Seafood in Tappahannock, Virginia, where his crew find two brothers – one the owner and the other the manager – at odds with each other. (S)10.55TOM ALLEN GOES TO TOWN The comedian visits Wakefield, West Yorkshire. (S) (R)11PM12.00The Man Who Fell from the Sky (S) (R)12.55The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick (S) (R)1.50Orangutan Jungle School (S) (R)2.45Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.40Car S.O.S (S) (R)4.30Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.25Coach Trip: Road to Marbs (S) (R)5.50Countdown (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)8.00The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.35Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.50Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)9.00Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15CAN’T PAY? WE’LL TAKE IT AWAY! (S) (R)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.10ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20THE NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOUR NEXT DOOR (S) (R)3.15FILM: NANNY’S KILLER SCANDAL (2020) Premiere. Crime drama, starring Mia Topalian. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00CHRIS TARRANT: EXTREME RAILWAY JOURNEYS Chris travels through Turkey, reflecting on the achievements of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – the founder of the republic who oversaw the modernisation of the country and its railways. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00SECRETS OF LONDON BRIDGE WITH ROB BELL New series. Rob Bell explores the extraordinary stories of four of London’s most iconic bridges, uncovering the history behind how – and why – they were built. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE THAMES: BRITAIN’S GREAT RIVER WITH TONY ROBINSON New series. The actor and presenter gains access to one of the most iconic landmarks to sit on – or over – the River Thames, the Battersea Power Station. (S)10PM10.00MICHAEL MCINTYRE: IN HIS OWN WORDS An affectionate look at the comedian’s life and career thus far, featuring interviews with Jonathan Ross, Eamonn Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Rob Rinder, Kate Copstick and Andi Osho. (S) (R)11PM12.05Michael McIntyre’s Showtime (S) (R)1.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)1.05The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.05Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.15Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords (S) (R)4.05Tribal Teens (S) (R)4.55Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.20House Busters (S) (R)5.45Entertainment News on 56AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.25TELESHOPPING6.55TELESHOPPING7.25TELESHOPPING8.00LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD (S) (R)9.05LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather11.00DR PHIL (S) (R); Weather11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25THE HEIGHTS (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK Weather1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS Retrospective of news and music from 1971. (S) (R)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30GREAT IRISH INTERIORS Documentary following the restoration of three historic buildings. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY Orla lies to Sharon about her conversation with Wayne. (S)8.30NEVEN’S IRISH SEAFOOD TRAILS New series. Neven Maguire travels to Dingle, County Kerry. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35OPERATION TRANSFORMATION New series. People try to lose weight and get fit with the help of a personal dietician, fitness instructor and psychologist, with webcams monitoring their progress. (S)10PM10.35MRS BROWN’S BOYS NEW YEAR SPECIAL Everyone is worried to hear that poisoner Peggy Piper is being released from prison – especially Winnie, as she gave the evidence that put Peggy behind bars in the first place. (S) (R)11PM11.20The Way We Were (R)12.2574 Days: The Hunger Strike of Terence MacSwiney (S) (R)1.25Big Life Fix (S) (R)2.25Home Rescue (S) (R)2.50The Zoo (S) (R)3.15Super Garden (S) (R)4.10Creedon’s Shannon (S) (R)5.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)7.00Chuggington: Tales from the Rails (R)7.10Mya Go (S) (R)7.15Body Brothers (S)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Drop Dead Weird (R)8.10Jamie Johnson (S) (R)8.40Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)8.50Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)9.05Living with a Fairy (S) (R)9.10Living with a Fairy (R)9.20Ollie (R)9.25Ollie (R)9.30Wild Kids (S) (R)9.45Balamory (S) (R)10.05Sir Mouse (S) (R)10.15Nelly & Nora (R)10.25Fluffy Gardens (R)10.40Punky (R)10.55Fireman Sam (R)11.05Fireman Sam (R)11.15Gigglebiz (S) (R)11.30Numtums (S) (R)11.45Let’s Find Out (S) (R)12.00Dragons: Defenders of Berk (S) (R)12.25Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)12.30Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.40Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.554 O’Clock Club (S) (R)1.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)2.00Strange Hill High (S) (R)2.25The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)2.55Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)3.05Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)3.20Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.55Gamer Mode (S) (R)4.20news2day (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)7PM7.00MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS New series. The first six chefs compete, and tests include making a signature dish for judges Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and Marcus Wareing. (S)8PM8.10DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD The team heads to Birmingham to transform the family home of parents Charlotte and Chris, whose twins were born prematurely and have a condition known as global development delay. (S) (R)9PM9.20VIKINGS In Iceland, Ubbe learns the truth about Kjetill. Meanwhile back in Norway, the battle against the Rus has had grave consequence. (S)10PM10.15VIKINGS The Rus army returns to Kiev and Oleg isolates Ivar. Meanwhile, Ubbe and a group of settlers decide to depart Iceland, in search of the Golden Land. (S)11PM11.10Broke (S)12.20The InBetween (S)1.10The Island with Bear Grylls (S) (R)2.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning 12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase 3.00BEAT THE CHASERS (R)4.00JUDGE JUDY4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Rhona makes Charles an offer. (S)7.30VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Abi rallies the neighbours to voice their opposition to Ray. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Drama from England’s most famous cobbled street. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS Bradley Walsh hosts as people compete against the most formidable quiz team on TV.10PM10.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (R)11PM11.10CAR WARS (R)12.00MR SELFRIDGE (R)1.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)1.55CLOSE5.20PETER ANDRE’S 60 MINUTE MAKEOVER (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Naíonáin an Zú11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (S) (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35MNÁ AN CHEOIL6.05GILMORE GIRLS Liz and Jess return to Stars Hollow, Lorelai and Jason decide to be honest with Emily and Richard about their relationship, and Paris breaks up with Jamie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30STEIP – BUAITEOIRÍ A special highlights programme featuring a chance to see past winners of the dance competition in action. The show features performances from between 2016 and 2019.8PM8.30OÍCHE NA MBAN Clíona Ní Bhuachalla and Lynette Fay breathe new life into the tradition of ’Nollaig na mBan’, encouraging the whole country to mark the occasion. (S)9PM9.30MARTIN MCGUINNESS: I FOUGHT, I MADE PEACE, I MADE POLITICS Assessing the life and legacy of Martin McGuinness, a major historical figure in the relationship between Ireland and Britain.11PM11.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH (S)11.10SURVIVOR: DAVID VS. GOLIATH New series. A vicious cyclone stirs up emotions on the first day on the island. (S)12.25WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.20FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24