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Today's TV Wednesday 18 May

TV Guide

Derry Girls, Channel 4 at 9pm. The final episode of the hit sitcom 
Derry Girls, Channel 4 at 9pm. The final episode of the hit sitcom  Derry Girls, Channel 4 at 9pm. The final episode of the hit sitcom 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00RIP OFF BRITAIN: LIVE (S)10.45DOM DELIVERS (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Birmingham, Chesterfield and Lewisham. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp presents the show from Southwell Racecourse in Nottinghamshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS PC Shelley Anwar is out to prove herself. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Sarah Moore and her team of designers repurpose some old car parts. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a buyer keen to move to Pembrokeshire. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Flo Headlam bring a taste of Greece to the West Midlands. (S)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Featuring an Islamic tile and a chair brought in by a 12-year-old boy. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Hosted by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Janine becomes more determined than ever to get rid of Linda. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP The experts work on a Jewish prayer book which provides an account of survival in the face of adversity, plus a damaged radio, a trendy 1970s chair and a horse racing game. (S)9PM9.00THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE The sewers take part in reduce, reuse and recycle week, creating a quilted patchwork jacket from scraps, breathing new life into old coats and making a dress out of a duvet cover. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40NOLAN LIVE Lively debate with Stephen Nolan and guests on stories and issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland. (S)11PM11.40Peacock (S) (R)12.05Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof (S) (R)1.05BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15Garden Rescue (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gloria: My Life on TV (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Ready Steady Cook (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15James Martin: Home Comforts (S) (R)3.00BRITAIN IN BLOOM (S) (R)3.30MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY (S) (R)4.15INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS WITH ALAN CARR (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Alex Jones, Jessica Knappett, Rob Rinder and Karim Zeroual go test their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games. (S) (R)6.30ANIMAL PARK A young male tiger’s boisterous behaviour worries the keepers, so they decide to separate the tiger family up for the night to prevent any injuries. (S)7PM7.00NADIYA’S TIME TO EAT Nadiya Hussain demonstrates easy bakes that can be rustled up in no time. (S) (R)7.30BETWEEN THE COVERS Guests include Sir Trevor McDonald and Peter Davison. (S)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S TOP TAKEAWAYS Five of the nation’s top rated kebab shops take part in the fast-food competition, presented by Sara Cox and Darren Harriott. (S)9PM9.00DNA FAMILY SECRETS A 79-year-old woman who grew up in a Nazi concentration camp as a Jewish orphan longs to know more about her family, and whether any of her relatives escaped the Holocaust. (S)10PM10.00INSIDE NO 9 Shane and Clifford come up with a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Unspun World with John Simpson (S)11.45The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show (S) (R)12.30Sign Zone: Idris Elba’s Fight School (S) (R)1.30Sign Zone: Kicking Off: The Rise and Fall of the Super League (S) (R)2.30This 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)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David and the team are at Leeds United football club, where James Layte gets a red card over some football caricatures, and Alison Chapman is excited by a collection of toys. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00LINGO Hussain and Imran, Claire and Mia, and Esther and Adam compete. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Billy’s attacker confronts him once again and makes it clear he is part of a gang. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Tim’s reckless decision puts his life in danger, Toyah allows Abi to take Alfie for a walk by herself, and Tracy enlists David’s support to sabotage Daniel’s career. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS Bradley Walsh hosts as contestants from across the UK take on Darragh Ennis, Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, Issa Schultz and Shaun Wallace. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. (S)11PM11.40Hollington Drive (S) (R)12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00Bling (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (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)10.30Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00THE GREAT HOUSE GIVEAWAY (S)5.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Romance blossoms between Krusty and his new co-star. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Mercedes resorts to extreme measures to get the money for Wendy. Elsewhere, Liberty turns to Honour to discuss her worries about a relapse of her postpartum psychosis. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION New series. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help buyers moving from the south the North East, including Lauren and Noel, who have their hearts set on a character property. (S)9PM9.00DERRY GIRLS Erin and Orla throw a joint 18th birthday party – but the festivities threaten to be overshadowed by the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.05SPREADSHEET New series. Katherine Parkinson stars in this comedy about a divorced lawyer and mother-of-two who creates a spreadsheet to record her sexual encounters. The full series will be available on All 4 following the transmission of this episode. (S)10.40SPREADSHEET Lauren receives a rather questionable anonymous picture. (S)11PM11.15Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (S)12.10The World’s Most Extreme (S) (R)1.05SAS: Who Dares Wins (S) (R)2.00FILM: Force Majeure (2014) Drama, starring Johannes Kuhnke.4.05Unreported World (S) (R)4.30Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.25The Perfect Pitch (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mya Go (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.25Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.40Milo (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S)8.55Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.15LITTER LOUTS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW (S)1.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: TIL DEATH DO US PART (2021) Premiere. Mystery, starring Candace Cameron Bure. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Hostel owners Sam and Rich prepare to welcome a coach party (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS Glen wants to be there for Kiri but has no idea how to help. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS (S) (R)7PM7.00SECRETS OF THE FAST FOOD GIANTS Alexis Conran delves into the flavours of Japan, Mexico and the Middle East. First, Alexis sees if he can whip up a chicken katsu faster than one can be delivered via an app. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00POLICE INTERCEPTORS The officers are on the tail of a fast-moving Astra that has been reported as stolen, and Paul and Rich learn the delicate art of balancing police work with vulnerable suspects. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00HMP BELMARSH: MAXIMUM SECURITY A look inside HMP Belmarsh prison, from the gangs that have dominated its corridors to the brave officers who serve there, and some of the prison’s most infamous inmates. (S)11PM11.05Porn Stars: Our Secret World (S) (R)12.05Adults Only: Paid to Be Naked (S) (R)1.00Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Litter Louts: At War with the Law (S) (R)4.00The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S)5.40Paw Patrol (S)5.50Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00TELESHOPPING6.35TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.45TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.15DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY In the wake of Theo’s punch, Leah tries diplomacy with Dimitri. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25FAIR CITY Ray admits the accident was his fault. (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS Janine comes up with a plan to get rid of Linda. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30EASTENDERS Janine becomes more determined than ever to get rid of Linda. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Orla and Dolores make a startling discovery. (S)8.30MARK MORIARTY: OFF DUTY CHEF Tatatouille tart, fish stew, and a tipsy cake. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS New series. Two Dublin college students forge a strange and unexpected connection with a married couple. Drama based on Sally Rooney’s novel, starring Sasha Lane and Alison Oliver. (S)10PM10.10CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS Bobbi and Frances go to Melissa’s birthday party, where Frances finds Nick alone in a bedroom. (S)10.45WAGNER: PUTIN’S SHADOW ARMY Documentary following Alexandra Jousset and Ksenia Bolchakova’s investigation into Russian paramilitary organisation the Wagner Group. (S); Weather11PM12.00The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty (R)12.50How Ireland Rocked the 70s (R)1.50Ireland’s Fittest Family – Hall of Fame (S) (R)2.50Ireland’s Dirty Laundry (R)3.45The Way We Were (S) (R)4.40Ear to the Ground (S) (R)5.10The Big DIY Challenge (S) (R)5.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00news2day (S) (R)8.10World’s End (S) (R)8.30Swashbuckle (S) (R)8.55Remy & Boo (R)9.05Critters TV (S) (R)9.15Wild Kratts (R)9.40Go Jetters (S) (R)9.50Go Jetters (S) (R)10.05Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)10.25Ben 10 (R)10.35Ben 1010.50Molang10.55Molang11.00Peppa Pig (R)11.05Peppa Pig (R)11.10Dog Loves Books (S) (R)11.15Bluey (S) (R)11.25The Bagel and Becky Show (S) (R)11.35The Bagel and Becky Show (S) (R)11.50Bing 11.55 Sarah & Duck (S) (R)12.05Andy’s Baby Animals (S) (R)12.15Sir Mouse (S) (R)12.25Body Brothers (S) (R)12.40Grace’s Amazing Machines (S) (R)12.55Horrible Histories (S)1.30Danny & Mick (S) (R)1.45Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)2.15The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.45Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.20Deadly 60 (S) (R)3.55The Next Step (S)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS When Freya and Levi run into each other, they have a warm reconnection. Melanie is put out when Amy thwarts her date plans with Toadie. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE SIMPSONS With the guest voice of Joan Rivers. (S) (R)7.25IARNRÓD ENDA A journey from Portrush to the Giant’s Causeway. (S) (R)7.55SNÁITHE Ciara O’Doherty meets fashion photographer Perry Ogden. (S) (R)8PM8.25DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD Nick Knowles adapts Frank and Christine Burrows’ two-bedroom bungalow to accommodate their son Mark, who was left paralysed after an unprovoked attack in 2012. (S) (R)9PM9.35GREY’S ANATOMY Schmitt faces the Morbidity and Mortality conference, Hayes says his goodbyes without revealing the real reason for leaving and Hunt and Farouk begin to improve after their surgery. (S)10PM10.25BLUE BLOODS Jamie and Joe search for an undocumented teenage girl who has been sex-trafficked. Frank calls out the district attorney’s office for instituting a new rule. (S)11PM11.15The Walking Dead (S)12.05I May Destroy You (S) (R)12.40Unforgotten (S) (R)1.40EuroNews6AM 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)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00CORONATION STREET: MEMORABLE MOMENTS (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show.(S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE Billy’s attacker confronts him once again and makes it clear he is part of a gang. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Toyah allows Abi to take Alfie for a walk by herself (S)9PM9.00THE MR MOONLIGHT MURDER Documentary examining the gruesome murder of DJ Bobby ’Mr Moonlight’ Ryan. (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.00ENDEAVOUR (R)2.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)2.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)2.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30COMHRÁ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS City regulations may force the girls to split up, while Dorothy stumbles on a long-kept secret of Sophia’s. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin fails a test to spite his teacher. Comedy drama, starring Fred Savage. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20GAA BEO Live coverage of the Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship Leinster Final. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.9PM9.15GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Another six would-be country stars battle it out in front of judges John Creedon, Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin and Jo Ní Chéide at the Quays in Galway. (S) (R)9.45MARÚ INÁR MEASC New series. The case of Sandra Collins, who disappeared after leaving her aunt’s house in Mayo in December 2000.10PM10.45NARCOS Pablo is reunited with an estranged family member. Judy Moncada’s life is put in danger11PM11.50SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR (R)12.42AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.45WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.40DÁIL ÉIREANN2.05FRANCE 24 (R)5.30FRANCE 24