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Today's TV Friday 15 October

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Rocky V. ITV, 10.45pm. The heavyweight champion is forced into retirement and trains a young hopeful, only to see his protege turn against him. Drama sequel, with Sylvester Stallone and Tommy Morrison 
Rocky V. ITV, 10.45pm. The heavyweight champion is forced into retirement and trains a young hopeful, only to see his protege turn against him. Drama sequel, with Sylvester Stallone and Tommy Morrison  Rocky V. ITV, 10.45pm. The heavyweight champion is forced into retirement and trains a young hopeful, only to see his protege turn against him. Drama sequel, with Sylvester Stallone and Tommy Morrison 

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 (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in south Wales. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp hosts from Newark, Nottinghamshire. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45IMPOSSIBLE Quiz, hosted by Rick Edwards, in which contestants vie to find the ‘unbeatable’ answer. (S) (R)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team restore a dilapidated old go-kart, a handmade leather gun slip and a charming cat figurine that sparked a collectibles movement.(S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A military couple seek a Shropshire house for their £500,000 budget. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING The designers repurpose vintage golf clubs, a naval trunk and a chest of drawers. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Louise Gostelow and David Harper go antique shopping in West Yorkshire. (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 Two presenters round off the working week with the usual mix of celebrity guests and stories about people in extraordinary circumstances. (S)7.30QUESTION OF SPORT With Joe Marler, Beth Tweddle, Mark Foster and Imani-Lara Lansiquot. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Kim faces a harsh reality, while Billy offers to help Janine out - much to Jay’s disapproval. (S)8.30RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES NIGHT Ed Gamble, Sian Gibson, Dara O Briain and Sindhu Vee face more tricky general knowledge challenges set by host Richard Osman. (S)9PM9.00HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU Guest host Alexander Armstrong, journalist and broadcaster Mishal Husain and comedian Geoff Norcott join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the headlines. (S)9.30THE CLEANER Wicky heads to the country to clean up a nasty mess in a holiday home. Last in the series. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW The host is joined by guests Billy Connolly, Lenny Henry, Eileen Atkins and Jodie Whittaker. Plus, Coldplay perform their current single My Universe. (S)11PM11.25FILM: Halloween (2018) Premiere. Four decades ago, Michael Myers terrorised the town of Haddonfield, Illinois, 15 years after murdering his sister. After a prison bus crashes, the killer is back in the wild, but survivor Laurie Strode is ready for his return. Horror sequel based on John Carpenter’s much imitated 1978 namesake movie. With Jamie Lee Curtis. (S)1.05Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.10BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.15Money for Nothing (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 UK (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 A botanist has launched an organic skincare range. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES With Andy Hamilton, Kirsty Wark, Matt Edmondson, and Sabrina Grant, (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Rylan gets all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from Strictly. He is joined by two couples as well as a panel of celebrity superfans. (S) be popping by for a chat. (S)7PM7.00UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP Ulster v Emirates Lions (Kick-off 7.35pm). Stephen Watson presents coverage of the United Rugby Championship encounter at Kingspan Park. Ulster have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the PRO14 and continentally over recent years, finishing as runnersup in both the league and Heineken Cup in 2019/20, and reaching the Challenge Cup semi-finals last season. However, they now face a new challenge against the Johannesburgbased outfit. With analysis from Rory Best and Tommy Bowe, commentary by Jim Neilly and David Humphries, and reports from Gavin Andrews. (S)10PM10.00MOTDX Jermaine Jenas and the rest of the team are back to look at the lifestyle and culture that surrounds the Premier League and those involved in it. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05Inside Culture Shahidha Bari takes the reins for this episode which celebrates the joy of books and asks whether the way we read is changing. (S)11.35Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story An immersive journey through the trailblazing life of Jackie Collins, telling the untold story of a groundbreaking author. (S)1.00Sign Zone: Panorama Current affairs report covering a recent story. (S) (R)1.35This 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 Featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)(S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat about what they are up to. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00BLING Kiran uses all his skill and experience to create a new wedding band for Maria and Lee, Tracy prices up an exotic continental collection, while Helen helps Mohamed buy a birthday gift for his mum. (S)3.00WINNING COMBINATION (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz.(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 The preparations for the challenge begin, and Charity and Mack sign up for it. Meena overhears a confession. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Toyah digs to find out what Imran has been up to. Nina is outraged by Corey’s transfer prospects. Aadi suggests a lads’ holiday to cheer up Dev. (S)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S HIDDEN KILLER – TONIGHT Daniel Kennedy examines pancreatic cancer. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Sabeen informs Harvey of his appeal’s collapse. Aadi resents Dev inviting Asha on their holiday. Johnny feels surplus to requirements. (S)9PM9.00GRANTCHESTER When Leonard’s cell-mate Joe Davies is accused of murdering another inmate, he asks Will and Geordie for their help, but the brutal prison stirs up bad memories for Geordie. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: ROCKY V (1990) The heavyweight champion is forced into retirement and trains a young hopeful, only to see his protege turn against him. Drama sequel, with Sylvester Stallone and Tommy Morrison. (S)11PM12.35Sorry, I Didn’t Know With Eddie Kadi, Stephen K Amos, Kojo Anim and Bethany Black. (S) (R)1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Britain’s Hidden Killer – Tonight Daniel Kennedy examines pancreatic cancer, which led to his father’s death, and investigates whether enough is being done to get patients diagnosed early. (R)3.40Rolling in It Featuring Jimmy Carr. (S) (R)4.30Unwind With ITV5.05Bling (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 The tourers arrive at Redlands Coppice, Dorset, where host Cameron organises a package that includes a Highland Cattle experience, cocktail-making masterclass and gourmet barbecue. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS A gay antiques dealer befriends the family. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Felix assures them that he will make him pay. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.30STAND UP TO CANCER Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Adam Hills, Alan Carr and Joe Lycett host a spectacular, star-studded night of entertainment to raise funds for vital cancer research. (S)8PM8.00OLIVIA COLMAN VS ALAN CARR: CELEBRITY DOCTORS FOR SU2C The duo put together a crack team of celebrity doctors in the first of tonight’s sketches. (S)8.30HARRY STYLES FOR SU2C Harry offers a sneak peek into his everyday life, as he gets stuck into some chores in unique superstar style.(S)9PM9.00CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX FOR SU2C Household names cast their eyes over the week’s TV. (S)9.30TOM JONES AND TOM PARKER FOR SU2C Tom Jones delivers a powerful musical tribute. Tom Parker and the Wanted join in to talk about Tom’s inspiring journey while going through treatment for a brain tumour. (S)10PM10.00DERRY GIRLS FOR SU2C A sketch of the hit series, set in 1990s Northern Ireland. Plus, James Blunt gives his song You’re Beautiful a reboot. (S)10.30MORE CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX FOR SU2C Household names cast their eyes over the week’s TV. (S)11PM11.00IsItOK Rosie Jones and Paralympic Stars for SU2C Comedians try to answer viewers’ outrageous cancer questions. (S)11.30Joe Lycett, Harry Styles and Usain Bolt for SU2C (S)12.30Stand Up to Cancer: The Final Countdown (S)1.00Big Zuu’s Late-Night Heat for SU2C (S)1.55Tom Parker: Inside My Head (S) (R)3.15Travel Man: 48 Hours in Madrid (S) (R)3.40Come Dine with Me (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: FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: BILLY’S STORY (2021) Drama, starring Anna Schafer and Nick Ballard. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN A struggling fitness instructor organises a street party. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The week concludes with Brahms & Liszt Challenge, who hope to orchestrate a classic victory and take home the rolling cash prize. (S)7PM7.00THE THAMES WITH TONY ROBINSON London City Airport is built on an island in the Thames, creating unique hurdles for the people who work there. Tony Robinson finds out more. Last in the series. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00SUSAN CALMAN’S GRAND DAYS OUT IN CORNWALL The comedian and presenter explores Cornwall’s coast, taking in the delights from Charlestown to Land’s End, and beyond. (S)9PM9.00WALKING YORKSHIRE’S LOST RAILWAYS New series. Rob Bell is in Yorkshire on the trail of George Hudson, who once controlled almost a third of the country’s rail network. (S)10PM10.00FILM: DIRTY HARRY (1971) A maverick San Francisco detective vows to hand out his own brand of justice and end a deranged sniper’s reign of terror. Don Siegel’s thriller, starring Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino and Andy Robinson. (S)11PM11.05Entertainment News on 5 (S)11.10FILM: Dirty Harry (1971) Concluded. (S)12.05Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Kilimanjaro: Wonder of the World (S) (R)4.00Celeb 5 Go Caravanning: Back on the Road (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)10.45DR PHIL (S) (R); Weather11.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.10ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY Carol, Tommy and Sash receive a warning shot that sends Carol’s Cabs up in flames. (R)3.00EASTENDERS Phil gets anxious as Kim searches for the truth, and Ash faces a racist patient at work. (S) (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30PEATAÍ! Seasoned dog-shower Robert from Kilkenny is no stranger to presenting his precious pooches, but little Chinese Crested Elmo’s sensitive skin needs vet Ellen’s expert eyes. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Kim faces a harsh reality, while Billy offers to help Janine out - much to Jay’s disapproval. Chelsea and Whitney form an unlikely bond, while Gray tries to find work. (S)8.30TRACKS AND TRAILS Cliona Hagan explores the Mournes and the Causeway Coast. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather9.35THE 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.11PM11.45FILM: The Mission (1986) The missionary work of Jesuit priests in 18thcentury Brazil is threatened by crooked merchants and rival Church factions. Historical drama, with Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons. (S)2.10Casualty Charlie begins to realise how much he has let Duffy down. (S) (R)3.05Telly Bingo3.15Nationwide3.40Dr Phil (S) (R)4.20Doctors Jimmi is attacked. (S) (R)4.55EuroNews The latest headlines.6AM 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 (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 (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)12.55Shaun the Sheep (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 (S) (R)3.50Ace My Space (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS Marge sends Homer to a mental institution. (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS Geoff plans to surprise Erica with a marriage proposal.5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Nikau tries to mend bridges with mixed success. (S) (R)7PM7.00URC LIVE Ulster v Emirates Lions (Kick-off 7.35pm). Jacqui Hurley presents coverage of the United Rugby Championship encounter at Kingspan Park. Ulster have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the PRO14 and continentally over recent years, but face a new challenge against the Johannesburgbased outfit. With analysis from Bernard Jackman, commentary by Des Curran and Fiona Coghlan, and reports from Murray Kinsella. (S)9PM9.45FILM: PRIMAL FEAR (1996) A cynical lawyer plans to boost his public profile by defending an altar boy who stands accused of murdering an eminent Catholic bishop. The case seems open and shut, as the boy was found covered in blood fleeing the scene - but as the victim’s dark secrets and the defendant’s psychological disorders come to light, things prove far from simple. Courtroom thriller, with Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Laura Linney. (S)11PM12.10Pride Live at the Apollo Part one of two. Celebrating LGBT+ stand-up comedy at the BBC, showcasing the funniest moments from stars who have appeared on Live at the Apollo. This edition features sets from Fern Brady, Desiree Burch, Alan Carr, Larry Dean, Eddie Izzard, Joe Lycett and Zoe Lyons. (S) (R)12.45Other Voices Brigid Mae Power performs an array of her contemporary folk songs. (S) (R)1.45EuroNews Headlines.6AM 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 (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE (S)7.30CORONATION STREET (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00FILM: THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) A crook double-crosses his partners, who devise a daring plan to exact revenge and reclaim their ill-gotten gains. Crime thriller remake, starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron. (S)11PM11.10GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.10FILM: DEADLY APPEARANCES (2000) A politician is implicated in the murder of a student, but the quest for the truth unearths shocking secrets from his past. Thriller, starring Wendy Crewson.2.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)2.55CLOSE5.25EGGHEADS (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)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.25GAA CÚL CAMPS (R)5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA Examples of fathers who step up to the plate.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ With broadcaster Donnach Ó Dulaing from Cork, who discusses his 1960s documentary series A Boy from Bruree. He also talks about his interview with the Pope. (R)8PM8.00TB – SCÉAL EITINN IN ÉIRINN How tuberculosis ravaged its way into Ireland’s cultural landscape, to become a character, carving its way into Irish society. (R)9PM9.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.9.05FILM: ANOTHER MAN ANOTHER CHANCE (1977) A widowed frontier veterinarian and widow fall in love after losing their spouses. Drama set in the late-1800s American West, starring James Caan. (S)11PM11.35SÉ MO LAOCH The life and career of traditional singer Áine Uí Cheallaigh, twotime winner of the Corn Uí Riada. (R)12.40FILM: ANNIE HALL (1977) Romantic comedy, starring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. (S)2.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24