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Today's TV Thursday 14 October

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Will.i.am: The Blackbprint. ITV, 9pm. The musician explores what it means to be Black and British, meeting civil rights heroes, inspirational schoolchildren and trailblazers in technology 
Will.i.am: The Blackbprint. ITV, 9pm. The musician explores what it means to be Black and British, meeting civil rights heroes, inspirational schoolchildren and trailblazers in technology  Will.i.am: The Blackbprint. ITV, 9pm. The musician explores what it means to be Black and British, meeting civil rights heroes, inspirational schoolchildren and trailblazers in technology 

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 review of the week’s political news. (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Visits to south Wales, Stoke-on-Trent and Kent. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams of Liverpudlians take on the antiques challenge in Cheshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Luca is challenged by a patient who has locked himself away from the world. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple seek a home full of character in Devon. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING A chest of drawers, four garden chairs and a homemade speaker. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Louise Gostelow and David Harper go antique shopping in Wales. (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 Ronan Keating co-hosts the live magazine show. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Phil gets anxious as Kim searches for the truth, and Ash faces a racist patient at work. (S)8PM8.00SHOP WELL FOR THE PLANET? Chris Bavin, Jordan Banjo, Joanna Page and Melanie Sykes help a family go green and save some cash. (S)9PM9.00AMBULANCE Chris and Lee attend a patient who has fallen from a horse in a remote location, while Lauren and Anthony are dispatched to a patient believed to be in cardiac arrest. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE VIEW Mark Carruthers and guests review the week’s political news. Plus, comment and analysis from Stormont and Westminster. (S)11PM11.15Question Time Fiona Bruce hosts the political debate from Nottingham. (S)12.15The Ulster Rugby Show A look at the latest matches. (S) (R)12.45Newscast (S)1.15Blankety Blank (S) (R)1.45BBC News6AM to 6:30PM6.30Money for Nothing (S) (R)7.15Escape to the Country (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (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 (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! Searching for antiques at Blackpool Tower Circus. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Matt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their general knowledge skills ahead of Friday’s final. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara dishes up all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action. Plus, Strictly designer Vicky Gill reveals what the couples will be wearing at the weekend. (S)7PM7.00BACK IN TIME FOR SCHOOL The volunteers enter grammar school throughout the 1940s and 1950s, looking at teachings on sex education, cycling proficiency and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE HAIRY BIKERS GO NORTH Simon King and Dave Myers are riding through the North York Moors National Park, discovering the wonderful local produce the region provides. (S)9PM9.00GUILT New series. In an Edinburgh cellar, two gunshots ring out, and across town, Max McCall is released from prison. Return of the thriller, starring Mark Bonnar. (S)10PM10.00THE ULSTER RUGBY SHOW A look at Ulster Rugby’s latest matches in the United Rugby Championship. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15QI (S)11.45Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin (S) (R)12.00Sign Zone: Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League (S) (R)1.00Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R)3.15Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)4.05This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs. (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, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00BLING Chris has a tricky fix on his hands with an engagement ring. (S)3.00WINNING COMBINATION Quiz, hosted by Omid Djalili. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcadestyle machine, dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning the jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Charles is shocked by Rishi’s accusation. (S)7.30REPAIR OR REPLACE? BRITAIN IN A FIX – TONIGHT Chris Choi meets repairers who want to give electronic goods a second lease of life. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Will makes preparations to leave. Andrea suggests she and Charles do the challenge. Gabby has a plan to go but it is a secret. (S)8.30THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW: LIVE The cash guru answers financial questions, and offers tips and tricks for making finances go further. (S)9PM9.00WILL.I.AM: THE BLACKPRINT The musician explores what it means to be Black and British, meeting civil rights heroes, inspirational schoolchildren and trailblazers in technology. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45SIMPLY RAYMOND BLANC The chef cooks a flash fried squid, with a fennel and rocket salad. (S) (R)11PM11.15Paul O’Grady’s Saturday Night Line Up Boy George, Jo Brand, Denise Lewis and Joe Swash take part. (S) (R)12.00Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Repair or Replace? Britain in a Fix – Tonight (R)3.40Wild China with Ray Mears (S) (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Tipping Point Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 Weekday magazine show. (S)2.10Countdown Actor Keith Allen is in Dictionary Corner. (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 The family hires a Mary Poppins-like nanny. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Donna-Marie and Marnie’s gossiping upsets one village resident. Elsewhere, Fergus has an offer for Tony, and Warren find himself involved in another incident. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55CASSIE’S STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER Short film in aid of the charity, reflecting on a woman suffering breast cancer. (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE Jo Brand is joined by Stephen Mangan, Kadeena Cox and Matt Lucas to reflect on events in Dessert Week, with fresh footage and an interview with the week’s eliminated baker. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Morgana Robinson drenches herself in peas, Victoria Coren Mitchell learns a new skill, Desiree Burch makes a political statement with jam and Alan Davies piles on the sunglasses. (S)10PM10.00COMPLAINTS WELCOME New series. Tom Allen, Jessica Knappett and Munya Chawawa assemble a ”complaints committee” of viewers with plenty to say about the television shows getting the nation talking. (S)11PM11.0524 Hours in Police Custody (S) (R)12.05Murder Island (S) (R)1.05Cops on Trial: Dispatches (S) (R)2.00FILM: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) Comedy drama, starring Thomas Mann. (S)3.45Unreported World (S) (R)4.10Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.05Location, 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)8.55Floogals (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: DEATH OF A CHEERLEADER: A TRUE STORY (2019) (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Mandy and Christian’s Pride parade hits a problem. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Honeymoon planning causes unexpected strife for Tori and Christian. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Afflicted give the mighty Eggheads as much trouble as possible. Jeremy Vine hosts. (S)7PM7.00AUTUMN GARDENING WITH CAROL KLEIN The presenter shines a light on grasses in their autumnal glory, and takes viewers on a tour of her favourites. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS Cameras focus on a railway that weaves in and out of England and Wales aboard the grande dame of luxury heritage trains, the Northern Belle. Bill Nighy narrates. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL When a familiar face from Helen’s past returns to Darrowby, James worries that he has to vie for her attention and competes against them at Mrs Pumphrey’s cricket match. (S)10PM10.00CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS Doctors treat an elderly patient rushed into hospital suffering from a racing heartbeat, and a 28-year-old man receives treatment after a motorbike accident. (S) (R)11PM11.05999: Critical Condition An attack leaves a man with a brain injury. (S) (R)12.05Criminals: Caught on Camera Shocking footage. (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10The Alps: Europe’s Greatest Mountains (S) (R)4.00Britney at Breaking Point (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.45TODAY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW With Chelsea Handler. (S) (R); Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES Del goes salmon-poaching. (S) (R); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK The latest headlines; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY A midwife who needs help. (S) (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00REELING IN THE YEARS News and music from 1970. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Phil gets anxious as Kim searches for the truth, Ash faces a racist patient at work, Kat reaches boiling point with Janine, and Chelsea tries to confide in Denise. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Carol, Tommy and Sash receive a warning shot. (S)8.30CHEAP IRISH HOMES Dublin residents Madeline and Hugh enlist the help of Maggie and Kieran. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK The latest headlines; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME E In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports. (R)10PM10.15THE CASE I CAN’T FORGET The case of a decomposed body found in Galway, which provided a team of Garda investigators with the biggest challenge of their careers. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Works Presents John Kelly sits down with Jim Sheridan. (S)11.45Once Upon a Time in Iraq Documentary programme. (S)1.00Finding Alice (S) (R)1.55Hold the Sunset (S) (R)2.25Prime Time (S) (R)3.00Telly Bingo (R)3.10Dr Phil (S)3.55Doctors (S) (R)4.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Fluffy Gardens (R)7.20Chuggington (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Drop 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 (S) (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.35Ballybraddan Animation. (S) (R)3.50Ace My Space (R)4.20news2day4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Melanie deals with an awkward question from Nell, leaving Toadie even more enamoured. (S)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S)7PM7.00DAVID BROPHY’S FRONTLINE CHOIR The conductor assembles a choir made up of healthcare workers who risked their lives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. (S) (R)8PM8.00WONDERFUL WORLD OF CAKES Food experts delve into the history of afternoon teatime in the United Kingdom, including sessions at the Sketch Gallery in London. (S) (R)9PM9.00CATASTROPHE Sharon and Rob receive tragic news during their Boston holiday. Last in the series. (S) (R)9.30GLOW UP IRELAND For the creative challenge the MUAs are given a brief to create a look entitled ’Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder’, and create a look focusing on the eyes. (S)10PM10.30FIRST DATES IRELAND Garden designer Anthony from Tipperary is set up with chef Mandy from Wexford, and Chris from Belfast meets tax official Ben from Dublin. (S) (R)11PM11.30Ends Meet Animated comedy. (S) (R)11.45NCIS: New Orleans Pride and Rita plan their wedding. (S)12.35Grey’s Anatomy The Station 19 firefighters join the doctors to deal with a tense situation. (S) (R)1.25State of Happiness Mayor Rettedal uses unorthodox methods to get Stavanger elected. (S) (R)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The 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 WOMEN4.00PAUL 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 A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and unmissable stories. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Charles is shocked by Rishi’s accusation. (S)7.30RARE BREED – A FARMING YEAR Severe blizzards and Arctic weather plunges many farms into crisis.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE (S)9PM9.00MANHUNT THE NIGHT STALKER (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00ANGELA BLACK (R)12.00THE CHOPPING BLOCK1.00THE CHOPPING BLOCK1.55CLOSE4.35EGGHEADS (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 Quiz. (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30EADAÍ SOS (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy makes a shocking discovery. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin becomes fed up of his brother’s bullying and decides to teach him a lesson. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ Seán Ó Gráinne is this week’s guest. He discusses his childhood and becoming a teacher8PM8.00CEOL NA TALÚN The natural pace of the year in rural Munster. (R)8.30ROS NA RÚN Mack is pleased that he and Dee can finally have an amicable relationship.9PM9.00MOVING WEST Mary Kennedy visits Clare and meets people who moved west to start a new life.9.30HECTOR – ÉIRE NUA Hector puts his soccer skills to the test at the grounds of Finn Harps soccer club.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL The multi-billion dollar counterfeit food industry11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN (R)12.05FILM: MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001) Thriller starring Naomi Watts. (S)2.45DÁIL ÉIREANN3.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24