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Today's TV Wednesday 13 October

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The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories; 8pm, RTÉ 2. Fred Sirieix and Zoe Williams open a restaurant with a difference where every calorie eaten by 20 unsuspecting diners must be burned off by a team of fitness fanatics 
The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories; 8pm, RTÉ 2. Fred Sirieix and Zoe Williams open a restaurant with a difference where every calorie eaten by 20 unsuspecting diners must be burned off by a team of fitness fanatics  The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories; 8pm, RTÉ 2. Fred Sirieix and Zoe Williams open a restaurant with a difference where every calorie eaten by 20 unsuspecting diners must be burned off by a team of fitness fanatics 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN (S)10.00DEFENDERS UK (S) (R)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED A woman claims that she found metal shards in her takeaway. (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Kent, Lancashire and the West Midlands. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Anita Manning presents from Malvern in Worcestershire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Zara and Karen lose a car but find a connection. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show, presented by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Ginny Buckley helps a couple search for a property in Shropshire. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING Rolls of fabric, a rusty filing cabinet and a chair get the makeover treatment. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Louise Gostelow and David Harper scour Lancashire and Cumbria. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live chat and topical reports with Ronan Keating. (S)7.30A STITCH THROUGH TIME The aspiring fashion designers take on a tartan challenge. (S)8PM8.00AFGHANISTAN: LIFE UNDER THE TALIBAN – PANORAMA Najibullah Quraishi reports on how life has changed for the Afghan people. (S)8.30THE REPAIR SHOP The experts revive a poignant painting of the Pembrokeshire seashore, a dislocated doll, a farmer’s seed-sowing contraption and an earthenware Parisian plate. (S)9PM9.30WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Dion Dublin, Debbie McGee, Bob Mortimer and Lucy Porter join the panel. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35NOLAN LIVE Lively debate with Stephen Nolan and guests on stories and issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland. (S)11PM11.35The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet (S)12.35MOTD Top 10: Romantic Returns (S)1.05Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.10BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Money for Nothing (S) (R)7.15Bargain Hunt (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: The Hairy Bikers Go North (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)2.15Best Bakes Ever (S) (R)2.45Heir Hunters (S) (R)3.30CURIOSITY (S) (R)4.15BACK TO THE LAND WITH KATE HUMBLE Championing the UK’s rural entrepreneurs. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! From Ickworth House near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Matt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their general knowledge in triviabased games across the week, with a winner declared each Friday. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara finds out how the celebrity contestants are shaping up for Saturday at the midweek point. (S)7PM7.00BACK IN TIME FOR SCHOOL The teachers and pupils experience education during the inter-war years, learning new languages, enjoying outdoor classes and being forced to take an afternoon nap. (S) (R)8PM8.00YOUR HOME MADE PERFECT Architects Robert Jamison and Laura Jane Clark compete using virtual reality to remodel a home in Hertfordshire, hoping to live up to the hopes of the family who live there. (S)9PM9.00HUNTING THE ESSEX LORRY KILLERS Documentary revealing how Essex Police caught the people responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in the trailer of an articulated lorry in October 2019. (S)10PM10.00SPOTLIGHT Social and political issues. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15The Ryan McMullan Story (S) (R)12.35BBC News (S)1.00Sign Zone: A House Through Time (S) (R)2.00Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow (S) (R)3.00This 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); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00BLING Gok Wan learns the story of a lucky necklace that made its way to the UK with a Czech family fleeing invasion, while a mum wants to design a ring for her daughter’s birthday. (S)3.00WINNING COMBINATION (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning £10,000. (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 Kim senses Will is hiding something, Manpreet is horrified by Rishi, and Paddy agrees to do the survival event with Marlon. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Sabeen’s demands pile pressure onto Imran. Carla offers Johnny a new role at the factory. Nina becomes suspicious of Abi’s attitude. (S)8PM8.00UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Imran’s confession turns Toyah’s world upside down. (S)9PM9.00HOLLINGTON DRIVE The pressure is getting to Theresa as the police make their first arrest and, with the vigil for Alex approaching, Helen puts things on hold with Gareth. (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)11PM11.40Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport (S)12.10Beyond the Line: North Wales Traffic Cops (S) (R)12.35Junk and Disorderly (S) (R)1.25Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Cooking with the Stars (S) (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (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) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30THE PERFECT PITCH (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Mr Burns are trapped during a survival trip with the power plant employees. S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Fergus and Warren start to make moves with their escape plan, and Timmy tries to comfort Peri. Meanwhile, Maxine confides in Trish about her feelings for Warren. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55LIAM’S STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER A teenager diagnosed with bone cancer. (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION House hunting in Surrey and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames for a married couple returning from Central America and another pair about to tie the knot. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud follows the progress of ex-advertising man Geoff, who is building a floodresistant architectural marvel on the Essex coast, costing £700,000. (S)10PM10.00MY FIRST THREESOME An insight into one of the most popular sexual desires, following a group of firsttimers as they go after their ultimate erotic experience. (S)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.05The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (S) (R)1.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.50Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)2.40FILM: The Keeping Room (2014) Western, starring Brit Marling. (S)4.15Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.10Location, Location, Location (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.05Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.20Circle Square (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip and Posy (S)8.00Milo (S) (R)8.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.35Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.50Floogals (S) (R)9.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.20NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15POLICE INTERCEPTORS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: MORE BITTER THAN DEATH: AN EMMA FIELDING MYSTERY (2019) (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)6.30EGGHEADS The Shuttle Watchers want to jettison as many Eggheads as possible before the tense final round. Jeremy Vine hosts. (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW Jon Bentley tests four of the latest electric cars and Craig Charles uncovers a new piece of tech that claims to aid weight loss and help people work out more efficiently. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THIS WEEK ON THE FARM Some of their best-looking animals from the Cannon Hall Farm team aim to impress the competition judges and bag some rosettes at Penistone Show. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ICELAND WITH ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG Alexander Armstrong leaves Reykjavik and heads for northern Iceland and the port of Husavik, beloved of whale watchers, Will Ferrell and Eurovision fans the world over. (S)10PM10.00INSIDE HOLLOWAY: REBELS & MURDERERS First of a two-part documentary exploring the history of the prison and its inmates, beginning with the period from its foundation in 1852 through to 1948. (S) (R)11PM11.30Call the Bailiffs: Time to Pay Up (S) (R)12.30Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Britain’s Biggest Mountain (S) (R)4.00Our Valley Family (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.45FILM: LIFT ME UP (2015) (S)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather (S)10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Ari and Mia are excited about adoption. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS Hendrix avoids Mackenzie’s probing questions. (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; (S); Weather7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30DONAL’S FAMILY KITCHEN New series. Donal Skehan presents quick and easy meals. This time he creates braised beef shin lasagne and an Irish apple cake. Includes Lotto. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Carol and Sash raise Ritchie’s ire while an oblivious Tommy bows to his bidding. Dolores’s. (S)8.30NEVEN’S SPANISH FOOD TRAILS This week Neven Maguire visits Menorca. Local guide Isabel Martín introduces him to the historic city of Ciutadella and Neven eats at slow food restaurant, Tast de Na Silvia. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35ULTIMATE HELL WEEK – THE PROFESSIONALS The programme reaches its final phase. Of the 18 recruits who started, only four candidates now remain, and the courses culminate in one final event. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.35THE 2 JOHNNIES TAKE ON The duo want to proudly wear the green jersey – but the tricky part is that they need to find a sport which they can represent Ireland in. (R)11PM11.40A Suitable Boy (S) (R)12.50Holy F*** (S)1.50The Tommy Tiernan Show (S) (R)2.55Fungie’s Kingdom (S) (R)3.50Home Advantage (S) (R)4.30No Place Like Home (S) (R)4.55Ireland’s Garden Heroes (S) (R)5.20The Zoo (S) (R)5.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Fluffy Gardens (R)7.20Chuggington (R)7.30Shaun the Sheep7.40Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)8.10Junior MasterChef (S) (R)8.40We Bare Bears8.50Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.05Katie Morag (S) (R)9.20Grace’s Amazing Machines (S)9.35Go Jetters (S) (R)9.45Go Jetters (S) (R)10.00Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.10Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.25Wild Kratts (R)10.45Nelly & Nora (S) (R)10.50Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.00Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.10Tir Na nOg (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Wild Kids (S) (R)11.50Thomas & Friends (R)12.05Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.30Ben 10 (R)12.40Ben 10 (R)1.00Millie Inbetween (S) (R)1.30The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.05Hardball (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.35Ballybraddan (S) (R)3.50Ace My Space (S) (R)4.20news2day4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00NOVA JONES (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Hendrix avoids Mackenzie’s probing questions. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH The National Ploughing Championships in Carlow. Last in the series. (S) (R)7.30BAILTE Sile Nic Chonaonaigh visits An Ghleann on Cleire in County Cork. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE RESTAURANT THAT BURNS OFF CALORIES Fred Sirieix and Zoe Williams open a restaurant with a difference where every calorie eaten by 20 unsuspecting diners must be burned off by a team of fitness fanatics. (S)9PM9.00SEMI-DETACHED April’s ex-fiance returns, casting doubt on Bertha’s paternity. (R)9.30THE ROTUNDA Revisiting some of the families that have been in the series to find out what has happened in their lives since they first appeared. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.30DEATH IN PARADISE A man confesses to murder – despite being unable to remember what happened. Neville refuses to believe him, however, and determines to find the real killer. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.35The Investigation (S)12.25No Offence (S) (R)1.20Baby-Faced Mums (S) (R)2.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.20The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Sabeen’s demands pile pressure onto Imran. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Imran’s confession turns Toyah’s world upside down. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND Opinionated TV viewers offer their opinions on the week’s best programmes. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00BREAKDOWN: IRELAND’S MENTAL HEALTH BATTLE (R)12.00SPORT STORIES: OISIN MCCONVILLE (R)1.00GORDON, GINO AND FRED: AMERICAN ROAD TRIP (R)1.55CLOSE4.35EGGHEADS (R)5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Ainmhí 999 (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30COMHRÁ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Rose keeps her friend to herself. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin becomes a model student. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30JUNIOR EUROVISION The semifinal of Ireland’s search for an entry for the 2021 Junior Eurovision. (R)8PM8.30EADAÍ SOS Advice for primary school teacher Corey Hanna, from Derry.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 00S Memorable events from 2008, including the resignation of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. (R)9.30MISNEACH New series. Historical instanceas of discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment against women serving in the Defence Forces.10PM10.35STATELESS Ameer finally makes it to Australia, only to discover tragic news awaits him. (S)11PM11.37AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.40SURVIVOR An unexpected twist shakes up the game and sends two people home.12.30WEAKEST LINK Back-stabbing general knowledge quiz. (S) (R)1.25DÁIL ÉIREANN1.50FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24