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Today's TV Thursday 29 July

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Today's TV Thursday 29 July
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00OLYMPIC BREAKFAST Dan Walker and Sam Quek present further coverage from day six in Tokyo, including the women’s C1 canoe slalom final at Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre from 7.45. (S)9.00OLYMPICS 2020 LIVE Hazel Irvine presents coverage of day six in Tokyo, including a repeat of the 2016 final as Great Britain meet Netherlands in the pool stage of the women’s hockey from 11.00. (S)12.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)12.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)12.45OLYMPICS 2020 LIVE Hazel Irvine presents continued live coverage of day six in Tokyo, where global gymnastics superstar Simone Biles goes for yet more Games glory in the women’s all-around final. (S)3.00OLYMPICS 2020 Jason Mohammad looks back on the best of the action from day six in Tokyo, where a grand total of 17 gold medals were handed out across a wide variety of sports. Rower Helen Glover was hoping to claim her third in the women’s pair final at Sea Forest Waterway, going for glory with Polly Swann. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Presented by Alex Jones and Ronan Keating. (S)7.30OLYMPICS 2020: TODAY AT THE GAMES Clare Balding and Alex Scott present highlights of day six, where Helen Glover attempted to win her third consecutive women’s pair rowing title after five years away. (S)9PM9.10EASTENDERS Gray lets himself get lead astray by Chelsea. (S)9.30MRS BROWN’S BOYS Agnes worries her family is too secretive. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.35THE RAP GAME UK DJ Target, Krept and Konan reveal that the artists will face each other in a stripped-back clash, and are joined by MC Scorcher, Jammer and Hardy Caprio. (S)11PM11.35Lifeline (S) (R)11.50Olympics 2020 Live JJ Chalmers introduces coverage of day seven. (S)4.00Olympics 2020 Featuring the opening day of athletics. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.25This Is BBC Two (S)6.30Pointless (S) (R)7.15Murder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed? (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.00OLYMPICS 2020 LIVE Hazel Irvine presents continued live coverage from Tokyo, where Great Britain’s women’s hockey team are taking on the Netherlands in a repeat of the memorable Rio 2016 final. (S)12.45Bargain Hunt (S) (R)1.30Money for Nothing (S) (R)2.15The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S)2.45Escape to the Country Alistair Appleton helps a mother and daughter find a home in Devon. (S) (R)3.30CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP (S) (R)4.30FLOG IT! (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES (S) (R)6.30ANIMAL PARK (S)7PM7.00GREAT AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo rides the transcontinental Indian Pacific Railway from Adelaide to Perth, visiting goldfields and learning about the flying doctors of Western Australia. (S) (R)8PM8.00YORKSHIRE FIREFIGHTERS New series. The work of West Yorkshire’s fire crews. In the run-up to Bonfire Night, crews are called out to a house in Leeds where a firework has been pushed through a letterbox. (S)9PM9.00QI XS Highlights of the show. (S) (R)9.10OLYMPICS 2020: EXTRA Jeanette Kwakye and Nihal Arthanayake introduce the best of the action from day six, including the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around final, and the women’s table tennis final. (S)10PM10.00LIVE AT THE APOLLO: THE ONE ABOUT Classic routines on the subject of “Transport”. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Reclaiming Amy (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: Amol Rajan Interviews Sundar Pichai (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Gold Town (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Murder, Mystery and My Family (S) (R)3.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)3.05BBC News (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 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. (S)1.00ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.20UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.30ITV RACING LIVE: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present day three of the festival, including the 3.35 Group 1 Nassau Stakes and races at 2.25 and 3.00. (S)4.30TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the show’s most dramatic endgames. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Dominic, Joy, Chloe and Tebby pit their wits against the Chaser, adding money to the jackpot for the final chase. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Meena panics. (S)7.30ARE YOU DRINKING TOO MUCH? TONIGHT Towards the end of last year, research revealed 8.4 million people were drinking at a high-risk level. Toby Winson explores what led to this rise in problem drinking. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Liam breaks down, Kim manipulates Paddy, and Andrea learns more truths. (S)8.30UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)9PM9.00NO BODY RECOVERED In January 2020, father of three Mike O’Leary disappeared on his way home from work. Cameras follow detectives as they try to solve the crime. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS James is joined by Monica Galetti for a culinary journey around Oxford. (S) (R)11PM11.15A Year in the Beacons (S)11.45Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Quiz show. (S) (R)12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! (S) (R)4.05ITV Nightscreen5.05Tipping Point Quiz show. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.05Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.50Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.15Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.45Frasier (S) (R)9.15Frasier (S) (R)9.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.35The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)11.05The Simpsons (S) (R)11.35The Simpsons (S) (R)12.05Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.10Posh Pawnbrokers (S) (R)1.10A New Life in the Sun (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00FIND IT, FIX IT, FLOG IT (S)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00COUPLES COME DINE WITH ME (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa tries to save her school radio station. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Trying to keep Martine feeling positive, Felix insists that they go and have some fun. Donna-Marie thinks outside of the box. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55THE POLITICAL SLOT: SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY Kaukab Stewart MSP sets out the Scottish National Party’s vision on equality. (S)8PM8.00CAN I IMPROVE MY MEMORY? The four semi-finalists must all overcome their number phobia, and another competitor is knocked out after a taxing rapid-recall numbers round. Sandi Toksvig hosts. (S)9PM9.00ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU: MAKE DO AND MEND Dick and Angel help Linda and Andrew transform a patch of land into an al fresco bath house using a 1960s bathroom suite bought for a pound. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00GORDON RAMSAY: UNCHARTED The chef’s culinary tour takes him to New Zealand, where he learns the secrets of traditional Maori cuisine, and catching eels with his bare hands. (S)11PM11.00Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back (S) (R)11.5524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)12.55How to Save a Grand in 24 Hours (S) (R)1.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.45Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)3.30India’s Rape Scandal (S) (R)4.25Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.20Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s House of Craft Kirstie Allsopp puts stars to the test with tough craft challenges. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.10Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Circle Square (S)8.00Milo (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Floogals (S) (R)8.55Milkshake Monkey: Amazing Adventures (S) (R)9.00The Wonderful World of Baby Animals (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15ROOM TO IMPROVE (S) (R)12.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.25BEN FOGLE: NEW LIVES IN THE WILD (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: MY MOTHER IS A MURDERER (2020) A woman suspects that a girl she meets is a kidnapped child. Thriller, with Heather McComb. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00CENTER PARCS: BRITAIN’S POSHEST HOLIDAY CAMP How the Center Parcs holiday sites became the destination of choice for millions of UK families, featuring interviews with former executives and holidaymakers. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00HAMPTON COURT: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Part two of two. It is time for the world famous Hampton Court hedge maze to get a trim, carried out by gardener Graham and his team. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE HOTEL INSPECTOR Alex Polizzi tries to reverse the fortunes of Warwick Hall in Cumbria, one of her grandest hotels yet, but one suffering from low occupancy and negative feedback. (S) (R)10PM10.00MURDERED FOR HIS MILLIONS True crime documentary examining the story of British millionaire Andy Bush, who was murdered, whilst holidaying in Spain, by his obsessive former girlfriend. (S) (R)11PM11.05Hunt for the Canal Murderer: John Sweeney (S) (R)12.05Violent Assault: Caught On Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Utterly Outrageous X-Rated Comedy (S) (R)4.00Britain’s Biggest Mosque (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol Animation. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.35TELESHOPPING7.05TELESHOPPING7.35TELESHOPPING8.10HOLBY CITY (S) (R)9.15CASUALTY (S) (R)10.15THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)11.10SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S) (R)12.15SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.40NEIGHBOURS (S)2.10FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.40FIND ME A HOME (S) (R)3.10AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (S)3.35MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S)4.45SUMMER 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 (S) (R)7PM7.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee travels to Meath to meet Rebecca and Eamonn Byrne. Last in the series. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Gray lets himself get lead astray by Chelsea. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Dearbhla’s plan to keep an eye on Zak backfires. (S)8.30IRELAND’S GARDEN HEROES Jimi Blake, Niall Maxwell and Ingrid Swann assess three gardens that surprise. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports. (S)10PM10.15THE GOOD FIGHT Julius helps Diane to clear Kurt’s name, while Jay’s investigation of a case triggers a bout of PTSD that forces him to dig deeper into his own experience. (S)11PM11.15Life (S)12.30Klondike (S) (R)1.30Lark Rise to Candleford (S) (R)2.30Prime Time (S) (R)3.05Telly Bingo (R)3.15Dr Phil (S) (R)4.00Doctors (S) (R)4.30EuroNews The latest headlines.6AM to 6:30PM6.00TOKYO 2020: THROUGH THE NIGHT Coverage from day six in Japan, including the canoe slalom final at Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre. (S)9.00TOKYO 2020: DAYTIME Peter Collins presents coverage of day six in Tokyo, including more action at Oi Hockey Stadium. Plus, America’s Simone Biles attempts to become the first woman in more than 50 years to defend her Olympic all-around artistic gymnastics title at Ariake Gymnastics Centre. Medals are also set to be decided in table tennis at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, while there is action from the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the swimming heats. (S)3.30CLUB Meeting young players from Clann na nGael. Plus, special guest Meath and Clann na nGael hurler Eamon Og O Donnchadha. (S) (R)4.00THE STRANGE CHORES When the archive room floods, the gang are up a creek without a paddle. (S)4.10HART OF DIXIE Wade wakes up with a hangover, an univited houseguest and no memory of what happened the night before. Meanwhile, George takes an unplanned road trip. (S) (R)5.00THE GALWAY RACES Jane Mangan presents live coverage of day four. (S)7PM7.00TOKYO 2020: TODAY AT THE GAMES Highlights of day six in Japan, where Ireland’s Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy were expected to be medal hopes in the lightweight doubles sculls rowing final. (S)9PM9.00WOMEN ON THE VERGE Comedy starring Kerry Condon, Nina Sosanya and Eileen Walsh as friends struggling to cope with complicated lives. Alison plans to get back with her ex. (S) (R)9.35DEATH IN PARADISE New series. A TV presenter is found dead in her pool and suspicion falls on her co-host. It proves a tricky case – until a former member of the team turns up. (S)10PM10.40STACEY DOOLEY: INSIDE SPAIN’S NARCO WARS The presenter reports on how southern Spain has become the main gateway for drugs into Europe, leading to violent turf wars between gangs and a government crackdown. (S) (R)11PM11.40Anna Geary: Why Girls Quit Sport (S) (R)12.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)1.00Tokyo 2020: Through The Night Coverage of action from day seven. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Gino’s Italian Escape (R)1.30RACING: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD DAY 3 Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present day three of action from the festival, including the 3.35 Group 1 Nassau Stakes and races at 2.25 and 3.00.4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat.(S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Meena panics. (S)7.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news stories from 2008. (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Liam breaks down, while Kim manipulates Paddy. (S)9PM9.00LOVE ISLAND Week five in the villa gets under way. (S) (R)10PM10.05THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.05BIGGEST HOARDERS A Plymouth pensioner needs help decluttering. (S)12.05MR SELFRIDGE (R)1.05THE CHASE AUSTRALIA The ground floor is turned into a movie set.2.00CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.23Cúla 411.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55TRÍD AN LIONSA (R)6.25GAA CÚL CAMPS Series exploring a virtual Cúl camp at home. (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15PORTRÁIDÍ CRIATHRAIGH Portraits cut into the bog in Ros Muc. (R)7.30COMHRÁ Pádhraic Ó Ciardha from Cois Fharraige chats with Máirtín.8PM8.00BAILTE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits the small fishing village of Cill Chiaráin. As its population declines dramatically, the community looks to the sea to ensure its survival. (R)8.30GLÓRTHA ÓN IMEALL New series. Meeting printmaker Deirdre McKenna.9PM9.00SIAR SNA SEACHTÓIDÍ Newsreel footage from 1973. (R)9.30AN BHOIRINN Following the lives of people who live in The Burren in the west of Ireland, a unique place known for its extraordinary landscape. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL The plight of clothes factory employees. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35RÁSAÍ NA GAILLIMHE Aoife is cut out of the investigation. (R)12.20MURDER, SHE WROTE Jessica investigates a murder while visiting an old friend in Monte Carlo. (S) (R)1.15FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24