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Today's TV Friday 24 September

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Today's TV Friday 24 September
Today's TV Friday 24 September Today's TV Friday 24 September

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA A man rushes into a burning building to save an elderly woman. (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Birmingham, Chesterfield and Lewisham. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Eric Knowles presents from Gloucester. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP A vintage endof-the-pier machine is restored. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Steve Brown helps a potential buyer looking for a property in Cornwall. (S) (R)3.45RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2021 The horticultural event. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP The final outing for Charles Hanson and Ochuko Ojiri sees one get to the bottom of a story of a naked lady, while the other uncovers an oil painting sure to excite bidders. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz show. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Topical reports, presented by Ronan Keating. (S)7.30RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2021 Further coverage of the famous horticultural event from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, which for the first time in its 108-year history is being held in the autumn. (S)8PM8.05EASTENDERS Sheree’s plans backfire significantly, Harvey is determined to break up Dana and Bobby and Kat encourages Janine to get a legitimate job – but it’s easier said than done. (S)8.30QUESTION OF SPORT With guests Eddie Hearn, Katharine Merry, Alex Yee and Laura Collett. (S)9PM9.00WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show. Last in the series. (S) (R)9.30THE CLEANER When he encounters a radical vegan, confident carnivore Wicky might just have met his match. Comedy, written by and starring Greg Davies, with Ruth Madeley. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW New series. With the stars of the long-awaited James Bond film No Time to Die, headed by Daniel Craig who is making his final appearance as 007. Plus, a performance by Ed Sheeran. (S)11PM11.25FILM: A Monster Calls (2016) A boy trying to cope with his mother’s terminal illness is visited by a tree monster. Fantasy drama, starring Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver and Toby Kebbell, with the voice of Liam Neeson. (S)1.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.05BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)7.00Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15The Big Painting Challenge (S) (R)3.15HANDMADE IN BOLTON (S) (R)3.45MAKE ME A DEALER (S) (R)4.30GLORIOUS GARDENS FROM ABOVE The skies above Sussex. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! From Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Ruby Bhogal, Ed Byrne, Ingrid Oliver and Matthew Pinsent keep their eyes on the prize. (S)6.30TAKE A HIKE In the final walk of the week, civil servant Paul hosts his hike along the stunning Alnwick coast with a taste of traditional Northumbria. (S)7PM7.00MOTDX Jermaine Jenas presents an offbeat look at the Premier League, focussing on the lifestyle and culture that surrounds it.. (S)7.30INSIDE CULTURE New series. Mary Beard returns with the cultural review show. She asks why we laugh and explores what laughter can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in. (S)8PM8.00IOLO: THE LAST WILDERNESS OF WALES Iolo Williams tracks wildlife in the Cambrian mountains, with his first target being the elusive pine marten, finding one at night lurking in a conifer forest. (S) (R)8.30RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW The sights and sounds of the event from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. (S)9PM9.30THE NORTH WATER A discovery by Sumner sends Drax into a murderous rage. Cavendish proves crucial in Baxter and Brownlee’s plan, and an arctic storm threatens the ship’s crew. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League A look at the rise of the celebrity footballer. (S) (R)12.05Golf: Ryder Cup Highlights Action from day one. (S)2.05Sign Zone: Football’s Broken Dreams – Panorama a Investigating the system that has produced some of English football’s brightest stars. (S) (R)2.35Sign Zone: Amy Winehouse: A Life in Ten Pictures (S) (R)3.35This 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 Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow criminal barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE (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 jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE While Al toys with Paddy, Moira is surprised, and Rodney is disappointed. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Norris causes mischief at his own funeral. Meanwhile, Max delights in provoking Daniel at school, and Grace’s demands leave Ed powerless. (S)8PM8.00UTV LIFE Stories and guests. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Norris’ wake takes place, but the mood is ruined by Audrey and Rita’s row. Outside The Kabin, Mary, Ken, Gail and Brian gather to unlock the secret Norris hid inside the model paperboy. Daniel angers David by branding Max a thief. Danny witnesses a row between Aggie and Grace. (S)9PM9.00GRANTCHESTER An otherwise quiet nightshift is disrupted when a group of young American airmen are arrested for trespassing at the local quarry and brought to the station. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: ROCKY II (1979) Retired boxer Rocky Balboa is tempted back into the ring for another shot at Apollo Creed’s heavyweight title. Drama sequel, with Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Carl Weathers. (S)11PM12.50Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.40The King of Queens (S) (R)8.05The King of Queens (S) (R)8.35The King of Queens (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00THE GREAT HOUSE GIVEAWAY Accountant Kate and builder Jonny buy a house together in Leeds. (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS A new neighbour moves in. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Mercedes makes a drastic decision and has a big announcement for her family. Meanwhile, Sid has a confession for Ste. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE New series. Jo Brand celebrates the best bits from the week’s show, with unseen footage of Cake Week and an interview with the first baker to leave. She is also joined by Sarah Millican, Sunetra Sarker and Iain Stirling to discuss events. Plus, Tom Allen judges the bakes brought along by a group of home bakers. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions. (S)10PM10.00THE LAST LEG New series. Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (S)11PM11.05Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast A stand-up performance by the comedian. (S) (R)12.05FILM: Rough Night (2017) Comedy, starring Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon and Zoe Kravitz. (S)1.55Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.45Iris Prize Best British Shorts: Queens (S) (R)3.05Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.20Beat the Chef (S) (R)5.45Jamie’s Comfort Food (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Circle Square (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.00Milo (S)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.45Floogals (S) (R)8.55Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20TRAFFIC COPS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A TEACHER’S KILLER OBSESSION (2019) Thriller, starring Vanessa Marcil. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Logan wins friends in some parts of the community and clashes with others. (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00THE THAMES: BRITAIN’S GREATEST RIVER WITH TONY ROBINSON The actor and presenter starts his journey heading up the estuary to Southend Pier, where as a young man he would drive to with friends. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE COTSWOLDS WITH PAM AYRES The poet’s latest journey starts in Wiltshire in the town of Bradford-onAvon, where she takes to the water on a narrowboat. (S); 5 News Update9PM9.00LIGHTHOUSES: BUILDING THE IMPOSSIBLE Rob Bell uncovers the stories behind Scotland’s mighty Bell Rock lighthouse, an engineering marvel built on a deadly submerged reef in the treacherous North Sea. (S)10PM10.00GREATEST HITS OF THE 80S The stories behind six songs from the decade, including Spandau Ballet’s True, Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer and Simply Red’s Holding Back the Years. (S) (R)11PM11.30Freddie Mercury: The Greatest Showman A profile of the Queen frontman. (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Violent Child, Desperate Parents Parents being abused by their children. (S) (R)4.00The Funny Thing About Kids (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.50TELESHOPPING7.20TELESHOPPING7.55UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS (S) (R)9.00FATHER BROWN (S) (R)9.55THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW10.50DR PHIL (S)11.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)2.30FAIR CITY (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30RTÉ NEWS3.40CALL THE MIDWIFE (S) (R)4.40IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY (S) (R)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30COSC A look at the banning of Edna O’Brien’s book The Country Girls, which was condemned by archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid for its frank depiction of female sexuality. (S) (R)8PM8.05EASTENDERS Sheree’s plans backfire significantly, Harvey is determined to break up Dana and Bobby and Kat encourages Janine to get a legitimate job – but it’s easier said than done. (S)8.30CAT HOSPITAL Animal lover Eilish has been feeding the stray cats during lockdown, and contacts the clinic when she notices the health of one of them is beginning to deteriorate. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking. (S)11PM11.25FILM: Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) Fact-based drama, about the efforts to bring a killer to justice 31 years after the murder of a black civil-rights activist. Starring Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg and James Woods. (S)1.45Casualty Archie butts heads with charming paediatric locum registrar Will Noble. (S) (R)2.35Telly Bingo (R)2.45Nationwide (R)3.10Dr Phil (S) (R)3.55Doctors (S) (R)4.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Fluffy Gardens (R)7.20Dog Loves Books (S)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Squad Goals (S) (R)8.10Junior Bake Off (S) (R)8.40We Bare Bears8.50Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.05Katie Morag (S) (R)9.20Grace’s Amazing Machines (S) (R)9.35Go Jetters (S) (R)9.45Go Jetters (S) (R)10.00Mr Mender and the Chummyjiggers (S) (R)10.10Mr Mender and the Chummyjiggers (S) (R)10.25Wild Kratts (R)10.50Critters TV (S) (R)11.00Pablo (S) (R)11.10Pablo (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Paddles (R)11.50Thomas & Friends (R)12.05Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.30Ben 1012.40Ben 1012.55Millie Inbetween (S) (R)1.25The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.00Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior Bake Off (S) (R)3.35Danny & Mick (S)3.45Danny & Mick (S)4.00World’s End (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Paul comes clean to David and tells him he paid Nicolette to stay away. (S)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S)7PM7.00YOUNG SHELDON With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. All goes well until he has a run in with a chicken and falls, breaking his arm. Meanwhile, Mary and George Sr argue over parenting styles. (R)7.30FRIDAY NIGHT SOCCER St Patrick’s Athletic v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 7.45pm). Live coverage of the Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Richmond Park. These teams look to be the only two realistic titlecontenders and both sides will be eager to earn a vital three points in their final match before the league is split. The last meeting between the sides was in July, when a brace by Daniel Mandroiu and a Roberto Lopez strike helped Rovers record a 3-1 home win at Tallaght Stadium. (S)10PM10.00FILM: THE FULL MONTY (1997) Six unemployed men from Sheffield decide to become strippers for one night only in a bid to raise extra money. However, with no dancing experience and far from perfect physiques, the men rely on the unique selling point of complete nudity to impress the punters. Comedy, starring Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy. (S)11PM11.45Bachelors Walk Raymond regrets goading Allison into flying off with Terry. Michael helps Barry and Vicky reach a deal with the record company. Comedy, starring Don Wycherly, Simon Delany and Keith McErlean. (S) (R)12.30Live at the Apollo Ardal O’Hanlon introduces sets by Mawaan Rizwan and Sara Barron. (S) (R)1.25Other Voices Music by Hozier, Fontaines DC, Elbow and Pillow Queens. (S) (R)2.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy (R)1.30RACING: NEWMARKET CAMBRIDGESHIRE MEETING4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE While Al toys with Paddy, Moira is surprised. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Norris causes mischief at his own funeral. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW The comedian hosts an updated version of Name That Tune. (S)10PM10.00FILM: SHOOTER (2007) A former Marine sniper framed for the assassination of an African archbishop fights to prove his innocence. Action thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pena and Danny Glover.11PM12.30GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)1.30VERA (S) (R)3.25CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.35Ainmhí 999 (R)11.05The Irish RM (S) (R)12.05Garraí Glas (R)12.35Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)1.30RASAÍ LIOS TUATHAIL Coverage of the Listowel Races.5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55BUABHAILL AR NA BÁNTA A farmer’s attempt to produce the first Irish mozzarella cheese. (R)6.25GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Country music series, featuring music from Jimmy Buckley, Michael English, Mike Denver, Ciarán Rosney, Johnny Brady and Gerry Guthrie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30RUGBAÍ BEO Cardiff Rugby v Connacht (Kick-off 7.35pm). Coverage of the match from the opening round of fixtures in the United Rugby Championship, held at Cardiff Arms Park.9PM9.30AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.33FILM: GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1969) The gunslingers set out to save a Mexican revolutionary leader from a military prison. Second sequel to the Western, starring George Kennedy, Joe Don Baker and Monte Markham. (S)11PM11.35SÉ MO LAOCH Exploring the life and career of John and Pip Murphy, brothers who learned to play harmonica with their father Phil Murphy and they are still playing the reels and hornpipes that he wrote. (R)12.35ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Lorna discusses her marriage with Taystee and Suzanne. (S) (R)1.40FRANCE 24