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Today's TV Saturday 16 October

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Today's TV Saturday 16 October
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)10.00SATURDAY KITCHEN LIVE (S)11.30NADIYA’S FAMILY FAVOURITES (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS A look ahead to the weekend’s football. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT From the antiques fair at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. (S) (R)2.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton hunts for a property in Cumbria with a couple who need a home for them and their three children. (S)2.45GARDEN RESCUE Bringing the Mediterranean to Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex. (S) (R)3.30QUESTION OF SPORT With Joe Marler, Beth Tweddle, Mark Foster and Imani-Lara Lansiquot. (S) (R)4.00FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)5.10BBC NEWS (S)5.20BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)5.30POINTLESS CELEBRITIES A special music episode of the quiz. (S)6.15THE HIT LIST Marvin and Rochelle Humes present a music-based quiz show in which contestants from Swindon, Glasgow and Birmingham must name as many hit songs and artists as possible. (S)7PM7.00STRICTLY COME DANCING The competition continues for our couples tonight as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another spectacular night of dance live from the Strictly Ballroom. Our stars give it their all under the watchful eye of our judges, in a bid to win your votes at home. Who will impress enough to win a place in next week’s show. (S)9PM9.00BLANKETY BLANK Bradley Walsh hosts a revival of the comedy quiz show. With John Thomson, Karim Zeroual, Sue Perkins, Joel Dommett, Gloria Hunniford, and Judi Love. (S)9.35CASUALTY Rash becomes further embroiled in the gang after Hafsa brings him a troubled youth who needs a place to stay – only for the youngster to end up being stabbed in a confrontation. (S)10PM10.15BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.30MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Leicester City v Manchester United at the King Power Stadium and Watford v Liverpool at Vicarage Road. (S)11PM12.00MOTD Top 10: Ballers Gary Lineker and guests present a countdown. (S)12.30The NFL Show Dan Walker is joined by former players Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell to present highlights of Thursday night’s game - Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (S)1.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.05BBC NEWS (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45All Over the Place: UK (S) (R)7.15Ricky Wilson’s Art Jam (S) (R)7.30Blue Peter (S) (R))8.00Deadly 60 (S) (R)8.30The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed (S) (R)9.30Nightmare Pets SOS (S) (R)10.00Hugh’s Wild West (S) (R)11.00Your Home Made Perfect (S) (R)12.00Rick Stein’s German Bite (S) (R)1.00Shop Well for the Planet? (S) (R)2.00FILM: 633 SQUADRON (1964) RAF pilots are sent to bomb a German rocket-fuel plant, but the capture of a resistance fighter threatens the plan. Second World War drama, with Cliff Robertson and George Chakiris. (S)4.30SAVING LIVES AT SEA (S) (R)5.30GARDENERS’ WORLD (S)6.30FARM TO FEAST: BEST MENU WINS The five remaining contestants are faced with preparing the world-famous Portavogie prawns and sweet and tender goat meat from an awardwinning farm in Ballycastle. (S)7PM7.00A STITCH THROUGH TIME The aspiring fashion designers take on a tartan challenge. (S) (R)7.30DAD’S ARMY Wilson is put in charge of the platoon when HQ discover that Mainwaring is not a commissioned officer and must join the ranks as a private. (S) (R)8PM8.00GRAND TOURS OF SCOTLAND’S LOCHS Paul Murton discovers a forgotten First World War German prison camp, before learning about Rob Roy MacGregor and enjoying a trek on horseback to Loch Tay. (S)9PM9.00QI With guests Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding and Joe Lycett. (S) (R)9.30LATER – WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Elton John chats about his new album The Lockdown Sessions and chooses his favourite performances from the Later archives. Plus, music by Sam Fender and Sipho. (S)10PM10.15EAR FOR EYE Drama following black Britons and Americans of different generations as they navigate their way through society. Drama, starring Lashana Lynch. (S)11PM11.40Nina Simone & Me with Laura Mvula The soul singer travels to New York City to explore the songs made famous by Simone that mean the most to her, and trace her heroine’s musical roots. (S) (R)12.10Paloma Faith: As I Am (S) (R)1.10FILM: An Impossible Love (2018) A single mother faces a 10-year battle to persuade her daughter’s wealthy father to legally acknowledge his child. French drama, starring Virginie Efira.3.20This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dino Dana (S) (R)6.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.20Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.30Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.35Thunderbirds Are Go (S) (R)7.00Mission Employable (S) (R)7.05Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.10Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.20Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.30Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.45The Tom and Jerry Show (S) (R)7.55The Tom and Jerry Show (S) (R)8.05DC Super Hero Girls (S) (R)8.15DC Super Hero Girls (S) (R)8.30Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (S)8.55Craig of the Creek (S) (R)9.25ITV NEWS (S)9.30JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING (S)11.40AINSLEY’S GOOD MOOD FOOD (S)12.45ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.00ITV RACING: LIVE FROM ASCOT Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin present coverage of British Champions Day, including the 3.50 Qipco Champion Stakes, plus races at 1.25, 2.00, 2.35, 3.10 and 4.30. (S)5.00FAMILY FORTUNES (S) (R)6.00ITV NEWS; Weather (S)6.15UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE Stephen Mulhern hosts a charity edition of the game show in which Richard Blackwood, Julia Bradbury and Roman Kemp take part. (S)7PM7.30THE CUBE Father and son Gagie and Nico, and married couple Claire and Andrew try to complete a series of increasingly difficult tasks, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. (S)8PM8.30BEAT THE CHASERS Contestants from across the UK take on Jenny Ryan, Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace, Mark Labbett, Paul Sinha and Darragh Ennis, hoping to win big money. Bradley Walsh hosts. (S)9PM9.35PAUL O’GRADY’S SATURDAY NIGHT LINE UP Paul puts questions, scenarios and dilemmas to Rupert Everett, Danny Jones, Catherine Tyldesley and Martin Kemp, who find out how the British public see them. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.35FILM: BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY (2001) A woman begins a new year by resolving to find love and give up her bad habits. Romantic comedy based on Helen Fielding’s novel, with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. (S)11PM12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15The Void A boxer, a butcher, a part-time model and a scuba diver take part in the game show in which contestants take on a wide range of demanding mental and physical challenges. (S) (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Bling Jewels fit for royalty make their way to Mr Freeze’s counter, while Helen Dimmick picks out a first-class item for a student and impresses an Art Deco fan. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00The King of Queens (S) (R)6.25The King of Queens (S) (R)6.50Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.10Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.30The Simpsons (S) (R)7.55The Simpsons (S) (R)8.20The Simpsons (S) (R)8.50The Simpsons (S) (R)9.20The Simpsons (S) (R)9.50The Simpsons (S) (R)10.20The Simpsons (S) (R)10.50The Simpsons (S) (R)11.20The Simpsons (S) (R)11.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.50Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.20Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.50Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.20Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.25THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO (S)4.25KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT (S) (R)5.30A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)6.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)6.30ARCTIC DRIFT: A YEAR IN THE ICE Documentary following a pioneering scientific expedition into the Arctic Circle to recover previously unattainable data on the effects of climate change.8PM8.00BRITAIN’S FORGOTTEN WARS WITH TONY ROBINSON The conflict in Malaya between the British Empire and Communist insurgents, that began in 1948 after the murder of three rubber planters and continued for over a decade. (S)9PM9.00FILM: VENOM (2018) Premiere. While exploring space for new worlds, a probe belonging to the Life Foundation discovers a comet covered in symbiotic lifeforms. Following the probe’s return to Earth, journalist Eddie Brock investigates sinister trials being carried out by the corporation, and after being infected by an alien symbiote, develops superhuman strength and power. Fantasy adventure, starring Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed.(S)11PM11.10FILM: Total Recall (2012) A man living in a bleak future becomes a fugitive when he discovers he is really a spy with his memory erased. Sci-fi thriller remake, starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale. (S)1.15Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA A struggling restaurant in Los Angeles. (S) (R)2.00Undercover Boss USA In Chicago. (S) (R)2.55Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)5.00Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.55Food Unwrapped (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.30Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.40Milo (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.15Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.50Odo (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)9.00Meet the Experts (S)9.10Brave Bunnies (S) (R)9.25The World According to Grandpa (S)9.35Little Princess (S) (R)9.45Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)10.00SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.25TALES FROM THE ZOO: TALKING ANIMALS (S)11.20ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)11.25FRIENDS (S) (R)11.55POLICE INTERCEPTORS (S) (R)3.55FILM: THE GOONIES (1985) The discovery of a treasure map plunges seven kids into the adventure of a lifetime to save their homes from developers. Family adventure, starring Sean Astin and Corey Feldman. (S)4.55ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)5.00FILM: THE GOONIES (1985) (S)6.055 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.10OUR YORKSHIRE FARM (S) (R)7PM7.00ROBSON GREEN: COASTAL FISHING New series. The actor searches for the tastiest fish in British waters, exploring distinct maritime cultures around the British Isles and the nation’s love of seafood. (S)8PM8.00MARINA OF GREECE: THE FORGOTTEN ROYAL A profile of the Queen’s cousin, who was the last foreign royal princess to marry into the British monarchy and became a key player in Britain’s most famous family. (S)9PM9.00THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES New series. Antiques dealer Jean White finds her life turned upside down when her husband dies and all of their money disappears. Drama created by and starring Sally Lindsay. (S)10PM10.00WHEN POP STARS GO HORRIBLY WRONG Bad moments and falls from grace suffered by some top artists. Members of boyband 5ive exclusively open up about the feud that saw the chart-topping band split. (S) (R)11PM12.50Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.15The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.15Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.20British Airways: 100 Years in the Sky (S) (R)4.00British Airways: 100 Years in the Sky (S) (R)4.55Britain’s Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson (S) (R)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING8.05ROS NA RÚN (R)9.05FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S)10.55MONARCH OF THE GLEN (S) (R)12.00COAST AUSTRALIA (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather1.10DAVID BROPHY’S FRONTLINE CHOIR The conductor assembles a choir made up of healthcare workers. (S) (R)2.10FILM: GRUMPIER OLD MEN (1995) Comedy sequel, starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. (S)4.15ECO EYE Anja Murray investigates the impact of pesticides, habitat loss and human activity on bees. (S) (R)4.45AR AN SLIABH (S) (R)5.15DESIGNED FOR LIFE (S) (R)5.45NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) Musical fairy tale, starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. (S)8PM8.55HOME ADVANTAGE Quiz hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli in which one player of a team is present in the studio while their families at home are called upon at key moments. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.45RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; (S)10PM10.15FILM: THE BLIND SIDE (2009) A couple take in a homeless teenager and help him fund his education and train to be an American football player. Fact-based drama, with Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron. (S);11PM12.35Kin With the Kinsella family now in serious danger, Amanda takes action. (S) (R)1.45FILM: Stanley and Iris (1990) An illiterate cook begins an unlikely relationship with a lonely single mother. Romantic drama, starring Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda and Martha Plimpton. (S)3.35Death in Paradise An acclaimed artist is found dead in suspicious circumstances. (S) (R)4.30Last Tango in Halifax (S) (R)5.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.05Molang (R)7.10Molang (R)7.15Clangers (S) (R)7.25Clangers (S) (R)7.40Love Monster (R)7.45Love Monster (R)7.55Remy & Boo (R)8.05Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)8.15Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)8.30The Strange Chores (S) (R)8.40The Strange Chores (S) (R)8.55Horrible Histories (S) (R)9.25We Bare Bears (R)9.40World’s End (S) (R)9.55World’s End (S) (R)10.10Malory Towers (S) (R)10.40Secret Life of Boys (S)11.05Secret Life of Boys (S)11.35Tell Me a Secret (S)11.55news2day Weekly (S)12.15My Story (S) (R)12.45Squad Goals (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY Nikau comes up with a plan to keep Bella from getting rid of her camera for good. (S) (R)1.45HOME AND AWAY Dean pushes through his pain to try to get out of the hospital sooner. (S) (R)2.15CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE Including highlights and news.2.45THE SATURDAY GAME LIVE Coverage of the Tipperary Hurling Club Championship quarter-finals (Throw-ins TBA). Loughmore-Castleiney , Nenagh Éire Óg, Drom-Inch and Kiladangan were the victorious sides at this stage of last year’s competition, with Kiladangan going on to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. (S)7PM7.00URC LIVE Munster v Connacht (Kick-off 7.35pm). All the action from the United Rugby Championship encounter at Thomond Park. Munster claimed a narrow 20-17 win when the sides met here in the PRO14 last season, with Connacht receiving the consolation of a bonus point. Jacqui Hurley presents, with analysis from Jamie Heaslip, Jerry Flannery and Niamh Briggs, and commentary by Hugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan. (S)9PM9.45FILM: FIFTY SHADES DARKER (2017) The bookish Anastasia Steele and damaged billionaire playboy Christian Grey continue their sado masochistic relationship, while their safety is threatened by strangers from his past. While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Erotic drama sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Bella Heathcote and Rita Ora. (S)11PM11.55FILM: Love on the Line (2020) The tale of two sisters from Dublin who moved to San Francisco in California, following how their lives unfold. Drama, starring Bryan Murray, Bernadette McCarthy and Dylan Free. (S)1.50Castle Rock The battle for Castle Rock reaches a dramatic conclusion. Last in the series. (S) (R)2.45EuroNews The latest headlines.6AM to 6:30PM6.10Pressure Pad (S) (R)7.00The Chase Australia8.00The Chase Australia9.00Ireland AM (S)12.00Rare Breed – A Farming Year (R)12.30Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (R)1.00HORSERACING: ASCOT BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY5.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS Jeff Stelling, Angela Rippon and Matt Edmondson take part. (S) (R)7PM7.00FAMILY FORTUNES The Mahadeos take on the Garveys. (S)8PM8.00THE CUBE FOR SOCCER AID Phillip Schofield hosts a special charity edition of the game show. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS Contestants from across the UK take on the six experts.10PM10.00THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW11PM11.05FREDDIE FLINTOFF: LIVING WITH BULIMIA The former England cricketer faces up to his eating disorder of 20 years. (R)12.20THE MISSING EVIDENCE Unexplained air crashes in America’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. (R)1.20THE BEST OF IRELAND AM2.45CLOSE5.25EGGHEADS (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg9.00Cúla 410.00GAA 2021 (R)11.00European Rally Championship 202011.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)12.50The Golden Girls (S) (R)1.20The Wonder Years (S) (R)1.50Survivor (R)2.42An Aimsir Láithreach2.45RUGBAÍ BEO4.55RUGBAÍ BEO7PM7.22AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7.25NUACHT TG47.40MATHAIR The story of Jane Wilde. (R)8PM8.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.8.30OPRY DHOIRE Hosted by Daniel O’Donnell. (R)9PM9.40FILM: BOBBY (2006) Premiere. Ensemble drama, following the interweaving stories of guests and staff at a Los Angeles hotel on the night Robert Kennedy was killed. The various characters include a kitchen worker (Laurence Fishburne) who tries to persuade younger colleagues against seeking revenge on their racist boss (Christian Slater), a young man (Elijah Wood) who plans to marry his brother’s girlfriend (Lindsay Lohan) to avoid being sent to Vietnam, an alcoholic singer (Demi Moore) and the married manager (William H Macy), who is having an affair with receptionist Heather Graham. Anthony Hopkins, Martin Sheen and Sharon Stone also feature in the star-studded cast. (S)11PM11.45HECTOR – ÉIRE NUA (R)12.45STATELESS Ameer finally makes it to Australia, only to discover tragic news awaits him. (S) (R)1.50FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24