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Today's TV Wednesday 26 May

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The Black American Fight For Freedom, BBC 2 at 9pm: Fifty years on from the promise of equality and the Civil Rights Act, this documentary reveals moments where America had the chance to become more equal 
The Black American Fight For Freedom, BBC 2 at 9pm: Fifty years on from the promise of equality and the Civil Rights Act, this documentary reveals moments where America had the chance to become more equal  The Black American Fight For Freedom, BBC 2 at 9pm: Fifty years on from the promise of equality and the Civil Rights Act, this documentary reveals moments where America had the chance to become more equal 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE Magazine show, hosted by Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones. (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties in London, Staffordshire and Birmingham. (S) (R)11.00FRAUD SQUAD: THE HUNT (S) (R)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Thomas Forrester and Stephanie Connell help teams in Nottingham. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS A detoxing Jonno turns on Luca. (S)2.15UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman helps a couple looking for a property in Gloucestershire. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Harry and David Rich transform a garden in Swindon. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Raj Bisram and Paul Martin explore antique shops in the West Country. (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 With Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30ARE YOU SCARED YET, HUMAN? A Panorama investigation uncovering new evidence of A.I. being used by police in China to recognise the emotions of detainees, in order to help determine guilt or innocence. (S)8PM8.30THE REPAIR SHOP Restoring a Boulle-work clock and a Georgian desk. (S)9PM9.00THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE Joe Lycett hosts as temperatures drop and winter hits the sewing room, with challenges themed around keeping warm and adding sparkle to the coldest months of the year. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45NOLAN LIVE Lively debate with Stephen Nolan and guests on stories and issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland. (S)11PM11.45Scam City: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis (S)12.20Scam City: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis (S)12.55Young, Welsh and Bossin’ It (S)1.25BBC News (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15Garden Rescue (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Dragons’ Den (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Letterbox (S) (R)1.30Make Me a Dealer (S) (R)2.15Great British Menu (S) (R)2.45Great British Menu (S) (R)3.15SPRINGWATCH 2021 (S) (R)4.15WILD UK (S) (R)4.45EGGHEADS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Andrea McLean, Adil Ray, Rita Simons and Phil Wang test their knowledge in a series of trivia-based games across the week. (S) (R)6.30GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo continues his travels through London in Hampstead, where he learns more about the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, before making his way to Islington. (S)7PM7.00BRITAIN’S BIGGEST DIG Yasmin Khan and Professor Alice Roberts go in search of the lost remains of an explorer who expanded the British empire and a champion boxer who was born in slavery. (S) (R)8PM8.00SPRINGWATCH 2021 Gillian Burke follows the fortunes of a harbour seal in hospital in Northern Ireland, while Iolo Williams is on the look out for golden eagles in the Glen. (S)9PM9.00THE BLACK AMERICAN FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Fifty years on from the promise of equality and the Civil Rights Act, this documentary reveals moments where America had the chance to become more equal. (S)10PM10.00SPOTLIGHT Conor Spackman investigates low-cost land deals on the scenic Causeway Coast. (S) (R)10.30THE CHRONICLES OF ERNE An open water swimming race is held around Enniskillen’s Castle Island. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Hospital (S)12.30Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S) (R)1.00Sign Zone: For Love or Money (S) (R)1.45Sign Zone: Beechgrove (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Rick Stein’s Cornwall (S) (R)2.45This 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.10.00THIS MORNING A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. (S)12.30LOOSE MEN 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 David Dickinson and the team visit Llandudno, where James Layte seriously undervalues some cutlery, and a Chinese wall plaque sells for a huge profit at auction. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of five old school friends competes. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (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)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Michael, Beth, Nigel and Alison take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE A paranoid Kim viciously takes her worries out on Gabby. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Natasha demands that Nick tells the police the truth about Sam’s kidnap. (S)8PM8.00MARTIN LEWIS’ EXTREME SAVERS Martin meets a couple who are living off the grid in a converted horse box. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Tim tells Sally that he has invited Elaine to live with them. (S)9PM9.00LONG LOST FAMILY: BORN WITHOUT TRACE A woman whose birth mother disappeared discovers a shocking secret, and a man left at a football stadium as a baby searches for his true identity. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show presented by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. (S)11PM11.40Cheat (S) (R)12.30Shop: Ideal World 3.00FYI Extra 3.15ITV Nightscreen 5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.55Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Frasier (S) (R)10.25Escape to the Chateau: DIY (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00THE ANSWER TRAP (S)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30BEAT THE CHEF (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart and Lisa try to find a new town anthem for Springfield. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Cher tries to convince Mercedes to take a pregnancy test. Diane finds herself feeling overwhelmed with her due date fast approaching. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Phil Spencer catches up with three house-hunters with two very different needs, but one shared goal, in Brighton and east London respectively. (S)9PM9.00BEFORE WE DIE New series. When her married lover goes missing in mysterious circumstances, DI Hannah Laing persuades colleagues to launch an urgent manhunt. Crime thriller, starring Lesley Sharp. The whole series will be available to stream or download for free on All 4 following the transmission of the first episode. (S)10PM10.00JOHNNY VEGAS: CARRY ON GLAMPING After two gruelling years during which Johnny has seen his plans for his glampsite hit by every problem imaginable, he is finally ready for the grand unveiling. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.05999: On the Front Line (S)12.10The Simpsons (S) (R)12.35The Simpsons (S) (R)1.00FILM: Little Men (2016) Drama, starring Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Ehle. (S)2.25We Are Lady Parts (S) (R)2.55The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)3.55Wife Swap USA (S) (R)4.40The Great Garden Revolution (S) (R)5.35Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (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)7.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip & Posy (S) (R)8.00Milo (S)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Floogals (S) (R)8.55Wissper (S) (R)9.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15ROOM TO IMPROVE (S)12.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.25GEORGE CLARKE’S BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: HER BOYFRIEND’S SECRET (2018) Thriller, starring Kelly Sullivan. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Roo learns an official has dropped out of the surf competition. (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00GREGG WALLACE’S BIG WEEKEND AWAY Gregg explores the history of Istanbul, which has been the centre of three empires, sampling dishes that would have graced the tables in the Ottoman palaces of old. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00INSIDE GREGGS: BRITAIN’S BEST BAKERY Documentary revealing the secrets of the successful bakery chain, offering a behind the scenes look at the products they sell and staff who work in their stores across the country. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BROADMOOR: SERIAL KILLERS & HIGH SECURITY A rare insight into the workings of the high-security psychiatric hospital, Broadmoor, with testimony from those who have come face to face with Britain’s most notorious killers. (S)10PM10.30INSIDE THE FORCE: 24/7 When a woman allegedly threatens her neighbour with a knife, it results in a dramatic arrest with four police officers being assaulted. Last in the series. (S) (R)11PM11.30999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.25The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.25Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (S) (R)4.25Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)5.10Great Scientists (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.45TODAY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45AMERICAN ICONS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Justin tries to take Leah’s mind off Susie. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS Mackenzie and Karl keep a close eye on Toadie. (S)2.30HOME OF THE YEAR Return of the contest. (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30EAR TO THE GROUND A tillage farmer in Co Cork who is creating a haven for birds. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY Damien and Mairead return from their honeymoon. (S)8.30COOK-IN WITH MARK MORIARTY Prawn cocktail, beef Wellington and crème caramel. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35FILM: GOING IN STYLE (2017) Three cash-strapped retirees decide to rob a Brooklyn bank. Heist caper, starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin. (S); Weather10PM11PM11.20O’Casey in the Estate (S)12.25After A Woman’s Heart (S) (R)2.00Growing Up at the End of the World (S) (R)2.55Home of the Year (S) (R)3.20Goodbye House (S) (R)3.45The Rotunda (S) (R)4.35Healthy Appetite (S) (R)5.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)7.00Let’s Draw with Tina (S) (R)7.10Fireman Sam (R)7.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Hardball (R)8.104 O’Clock Club (S) (R)8.45Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.10Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures (S) (R)9.25Mr Nursery (S) (R)9.45My World Kitchen (S) (R)9.55Moon and Me (R)10.20Peppa Pig (R)10.35Sarah & Duck (S) (R)10.40Sarah & Duck (S) (R)10.50Katie Morag (S) (R)11.05Remy & Boo11.15Remy & Boo (R)11.30Punky (R)11.35Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.45Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)12.00Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood12.10Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood12.25Nina and the Neurons Go Inventing (S) (R)12.40Nina and the Neurons Go Inventing (S) (R)1.00Dragons: Riders of Berk (S) (R)1.25Shane the Chef (R)1.35Shane the Chef (R)1.50Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (S) (R)2.15Holly Hobbie (S)2.40Deadly Mission Madagascar (S) (R)3.15The Dumping Ground (S)3.45Jamie Johnson (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 – THE FINALS The four remaining contestants cater for a gathering of leading chefs in the City of London, preparing food for diners who hold more than 30 Michelin stars between them. (S)8PM8.10DIY SOS: GRENFELL New series. Part one of two. Nick Knowles and the team undertake their biggest and longest build, constructing two buildings for the Grenfell community to create spaces worth around £2million. (S)9PM9.20OPEN HOUSE The design of Ballyfermot play park in Dublin. (S)9.30BLUE BLOODS Baez turns to Danny for help and support when she finds a corpse in her front yard. Erin receives harsh feedback from her boss. (S)10PM10.25GREY’S ANATOMY Teddy struggles to cope with a devastating loss, which trigger memories of her past, while Amelia tries to help by encouraging Owen to forgive and accept. (S)11PM11.15Modus (S)12.10The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)1.20Baby-Faced Mums (S) (R)2.10White Gold (R)2.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00ELAINE4.00JUDGE JUDY4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE A paranoid Kim viciously takes her worries out on Gabby. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Natasha demands that Nick tells the police the truth about Sam’s kidnap. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00DIANA – THE INTERVIEW THAT ROCKED THE WORLD The story behind Diana, Princess of Wales’ 1995 interview with Panorama. (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00THE BABY MAKERS (R)12.00INSIDE BELMARSH PRISON WITH ROSS KEMP (R)1.00WILL (R)1.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.00Cúla4 Ar Scoil10.30Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S)2.05Weakest Link (S)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35COMHRÁ (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Rory begins to panic as graduation day approaches, prompting Lorelai to take her on a day of eating and shopping to try to calm her nerves. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30F1 SNA SCOILEANNA Schools around Ireland take part in a race like no other – miniature F1 racing cars. (R)8PM8.30AN FHUIL & AN BINDEALÁN Former Cork hurler Dónal O’Grady traces the origins and history of his county’s famed GAA jersey, revealing that it has not always been the red one that the fans know today. (R)9PM9.00SIAR SNA 00S Memorable events from 2009. (R)9.30MARÚ INÁR MEASC The murder of Phyllis Murphy in Kildare in 1979.10PM10.30THE SINNER Harry’s daughter restricts him from seeing Eli indefinitely. (S)11PM11.23AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.25SURVIVOR: EDGE OF EXTINCTION The castaways’ mental toughness is tested on the Edge of Extinction.12.20WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.15DÁIL ÉIREANN1.40FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24