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Today's TV Thursday 14 January

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Actress Naomie Harris examines her family tree on Who Do You Think You Are on RTÉ 1 at 10.15pm
Actress Naomie Harris examines her family tree on Who Do You Think You Are on RTÉ 1 at 10.15pm Actress Naomie Harris examines her family tree on Who Do You Think You Are on RTÉ 1 at 10.15pm

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN: HOLIDAYS (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The redevelopment of properties in Bexley, Wimbledon and Staffordshire. (S)11.00WANTED DOWN UNDER REVISITED (S)11.45THE MOMENT OF PROOF (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The red and blue teams hunt for items at Brighton Racecourse. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45FATHER BROWN The local lord is strangled during a rambling trip. (S) (R)2.30THE HAIRY BIKERS’ COMFORT FOOD Tarte-tatin and Italian dumplings using simple ingredients. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jonnie Irwin helps a couple search for a property in Dorset. (S) (R)3.45THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Two couples prepare for Exeter’s Farmers’ Market. (S)4.30CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: BBC NEWS SPECIAL (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Hosted by Alex Jones. (S)7.35EASTENDERS Jean forges ahead with her plan. (S)8PM8.00POOCH PERFECT Four more dog groomers tackle Alaskan malamutes and give fluffy puppies their first haircut to be revealed in front of their proud owners. Presented by Sheridan Smith. (S)9PM9.00DEATH IN PARADISE The team are baffled when an archaeologist is poisoned during a dig, especially as there is a distinct lack of evidence. Meanwhile, Neville enters a crabcooking competition. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45THE VIEW Mark Carruthers presents a review of the week’s political news, comment and analysis from Stormont and Westminster. (S)11PM11.25Question Time (S)12.25Supermarket Secrets (S) (R)1.25BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Wanted Down Under Revisited (S) (R)7.15The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: 12 Puppies and Us (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC2 News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Bitesize Daily – Science Week (S)2.00The Planets (S) (R)3.00LIVE SNOOKER: THE MASTERS David Gilbert v Kyren Wilson. Coverage of the opening quarter-final at Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. (S)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES David Baddiel, Alex Brooker, Sophie Duker and Charlotte Hawkins test their skills in a variety of trivia-based games, with the ultimate winner declared on Friday. (S)6.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick meets Dawn French, who has made Cornwall her home. (S)7PM7.00LIVE SNOOKER: THE MASTERS Stuart Bingham v Shaun Murphy. Further coverage of the fifth day’s play at Marshall Arena, featuring the second quarter-final. (S)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA The RNLI volunteers race to save a teenage paddleboarder being swept out to sea, a sinking cargo ship and a yacht being battered by an Atlantic storm. (S)9PM9.00QI With Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll, Olga Koch and Alan Davies. (S)9.30MOCK THE WEEK With Ed Gamble, Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James and Ria Lina. (S)10PM10.00LIVE AT THE APOLLO Dara O Briain comperes the comedy show at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing routines by Felicity Ward and Mo Gilligan. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Snooker: The Masters – Extra (S)1.30Sign Zone: The Noughties: 2009 (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Celebrity: A 21st Century Story (S) (R)3.15This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE 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 The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat about what they are up to. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL The team visits Nottingham’s Albert Hall, where items include tourist treasures, a gold haul from around the world and an interesting item with the look of a Russian classic. (S)3.00LINGO Another battle of words, hosted by Adil Ray. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Tom, Sonal, Oliver and Heidi take on today’s Chaser. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Rhona and Marlon hope to move things on with their relationship. (S)7.30UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Connor threatens Paul. (S)8.30THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW: LIVE Including advice on consumer rights and savings rates. (S)9PM9.00THE PEMBROKESHIRE MURDERS: CATCHING THE GAMESHOW KILLER The true story behind this week’s ITV drama, as the key people who brought serial killer John Cooper to justice after a 20-year investigation reveal their role in the case. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45VACCINE: WHEN WILL I GET IT? TONIGHT Dr Oscar Duke investigates the importance of the mass vaccine rollout. (S)11PM11.10South Africa with Gregg Wallace (S)11.40Lingo (S) (R)12.35Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Vaccine: When Will I Get It? Tonight (R)3.40ITV Nightscreen5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.50Mike & 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)5.00JUNIOR BAKE OFF (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer is humiliated by a wild bear. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Marnie breaks down as she tries to prepare a last-minute gathering for some of her sophisticated friends. Sienna worries that Brody and Summer are more than just friends. (S)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES The architect meets a master craftsman who is saving a Victorian circus wagon, discovers a small hotel disguised as a tree and a camping pod that looks like a giant conker. The whole series will be available to stream or download for free on All 4 from 7 January 2021 following the transmission of episode 1. (S)9PM9.008 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN New series. Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett and Johnny Vegas join regulars Sean Lock and Jimmy Carr for the words-and-numbers game, with Christopher Bliss in Dictionary Corner. (S)10PM10.00SARAH MILLICAN: CONTROL ENTHUSIAST A stand-up performance by the comedian, including topics such as road rage, IBS, her favourite word and how she lets her husband know “tonight’s the night”. (S) (R)11PM11.00Naked Attraction (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.00Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.50FILM: The Two Faces of January (2014) Thriller, starring Viggo Mortensen. (S)3.35Are Women the Fitter Sex? (S) (R)4.25Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.15Coach Trip: Road to Marbs (S) (R)5.45Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (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)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S)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)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.35Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.45Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)9.00Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (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)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20THE NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOUR NEXT DOOR (S) (R)3.15FILM: KILLER GRANDMA (2019) Thriller, starring Kelly Sullivan. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00CRETS OF YOUR SUPERMARKET FOOD Sian Williams and Stefan Gates investigate whether fresh food is the best option or if some five-a-day favourites work out cheaper, tastier and more nutritious when frozen. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: WORLD OF WONDER The museum’s dinosaur experts Susie Maidment and Paul Barrett follow up an exciting tip-off about some possible dino footprints in Wales. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ROBSON GREEN: WALKING COAST TO COAST New series. The actor makes his way along Hadrian’s Wall, built to guard the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in AD122. (S)10PM10.00FILM: GLADIATOR (2000) A Roman general is forced to fight as a gladiator and uses his position to seek revenge for the murder of his family. Oscarwinning epic, with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. (S)11PM11.05Entertainment News on 5 (S)11.10FILM: Gladiator (2000) Concluded. (S)12.55Entertainment News on 5 (S)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (S) (R)4.00Cruising with Jane McDonald (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Great Scientists (S) (R)5.35House Busters (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10THE HEIGHTS (S) (R)11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Dean’s finds both Amber and Jay gone. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS Jane and Clive decide to enter a full relationship. (S)2.30FAIR CITY Darragh and Orla adjust to him sleeping on her couch. (S) (R)3.00HIGH ROAD, LOW ROAD (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EAR TO THE GROUND A tillage farmer in Co Cork who is creating a haven for birds. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Jean forges ahead with her plan. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Darragh and Orla are cornered when Wayne gets an update from Sash. (S)8.30HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee meets small business owner Samantha Rawson. (S)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)10PM10.15WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Actress Naomie Harris traces her ancestry, discovering a startling connection to slavery and learning of a story of tragic poverty in Jamaica’s capital of Kingston. (S)11PM11.25Silent Witness (S)12.30American Dynasties – The Bush Years (S) (R)2.20A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad (S) (R)3.10Prime Time (S) (R)3.45Telly Bingo (R)3.55Dr Phil (S) (R)4.40Doctors (S) (R)5.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (R)6.55Storytime (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 (S) (R)8.10Jamie Johnson (S)8.40Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)8.50Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)9.05Living with a Fairy (S) (R)9.10Living with a Fairy (S) (R)9.20Ollie (R)9.25Ollie (R)9.30Wild Kids (S) (R)9.45Nelly & Nora (R)9.55Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)10.00RTÉ’s Home School Hub (R)12.10Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.20Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.35Teen Titans Go! (R)1.00Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)1.30The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)2.00The Next Step (R)2.25Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)2.35Dorg Van Dango (R)2.50Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (R)3.15After School Hub (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS When Jane and Clive decide to enter a full relationship, they need to keep Sheila in the dark. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Dean’s finds both Amber and Jay gone. (S) (R)7PM7.00WEIRD WONDERS OF THE WORLD Chris Packham presents this documentary from the team that produced Nature’s Weirdest Events, unlocking the secrets behind some of the world’s most unusual occurrences. (S) (R)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud visits five more inspiring homes in the running for the 2018 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year, including an old Victorian gin distillery. (S)9PM9.00THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Conor and Jock’s friendships with Principal Walsh’s daughters Linda and Siobhan intensify, causing awkward tension between the lads, the principal, and the girls themselves. (S) (R)9.35CLEAR HISTORY Comedian Bernard O’Shea and Senator Lynn Ruane join team captains Joanne McNally and Colin Murphy for the panel show. (S)10PM10.20SERIOUSLY SINEAD New series. Comedy, starring Sinead Quinlan. (S)10.40THE ROTUNDA A couple prepare for the arrival of twins but the possibility of one of the babies having cystic fibrosis like their first child is never far from their minds. (S) (R)11PM11.40Killing Eve (S) (R)12.35Chicago PD (S)1.25NCIS (S) (R)2.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S)3.00LITTLE BIG SHOTS (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 and Marlon hope to move things on with their relationship. (S)7.30RED ROCK McKay offers Davey protection in his home. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Connor threatens Paul.9PM9.00THE PEMBROKESHIRE MURDERS New series. Drama based on a true story, starring Luke Evans and Keith Allen10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Matt Cooper and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00HONOUR (R)12.00SMALLTOWN (R)1.00MR SELFRIDGE (R)1.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.00Cúla 4 Ar Scoil10.30Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00CÚLA 4 NA NÓG4.00CÚLA 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35BÉALOIDEAS BEO (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Rory and Paris set off on an eventful trip to Florida for their first spring break. Starring Lauren Graham. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ With journalist Meghann Scully.8PM8.00AN CUMANN Conamara Boxing Club suffers a terrible loss.8.30ROS NA RÚN David is shocked to discover that Rónán has been sleeping rough.9PM9.00HUP From Abbeyfeale’s Fleadh by the Feale festival. (R)9.30LAOCHRA GAEL The story of Ryan O’Dwyer, who was the heart of the hurling revival in Dublin. But just as they were on the brink of glory, he was sent off in the All-Ireland semi-final.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A jumbo jet-turned-coral reef off the island nation of Bahrain.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35ROS NA RÚN David is shocked to discover that Rónán has been sleeping rough. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00DÁIL ÉIREANN1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24