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Today's TV Saturday 4 April
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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 (S)11.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather1.15RUGBY LEAGUE: CHALLENGE CUP CLASSICS Five memorable finals. (S)2.30WORLD CUP REWIND As-live coverage of a World Cup match from yesteryear. (S)3.30MONEY FOR NOTHING (S) (R)4.15ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY (S)5.15BBC NEWS (S)5.255.25 BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)5.35POINTLESS CELEBRITIES A starstudded version of the general knowledge quiz. (S) (R)6.25CELEBRITY MASTERMIND John Humphrys tests four more celebrities in the famous black chair. Taking part tonight are Kelly Gallagher, Stephen Bailey, Daniel Lawrence Taylor and Bobby Seagull. Last in the series. (S)6.55CATCHPOINT Game show in which contestants have to think fast as they answer questions while trying to catch balls dropped from the studio ceiling. Hosted by Paddy McGuinness. (S)7PM7.00CASUALTY Marty finally acknowledges how dangerous his behaviour has been outside of work and decides to change his ways. Meanwhile, Ethan questions what he really wants. (S)8PM8.15GAVIN & STACEY First episode of the comedy, starring Mathew Horne and Joanna Page. (S) (R)8.45OUTNUMBERED The Brockmans attend a funeral. (S) (R)9PM9.15ALL ROUND TO MRS BROWN’S Brendan O’Carroll dons Agnes’s famous cardigan and curly wig once again, joined on tonight’s show by guests Mel B and Matt Lucas and his mother Diana Lobatto. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.20MATCH OF THE DAY TOP TEN – GOALKEEPERS Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Shearer and Ian Wright for a discussion on the top ten goalkeepers in Premier League history. (S)11PM11.20FILM: Source Code (2011) Sci-fi thriller, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. (S)12.25Weather for the Week Ahead (S)12.30BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.35Wild & Weird (S) (R)6.50The Dengineers (S) (R)7.20All Over the Place: UK (S) (R)7.50Blue Peter: Dynamo, Dinosaurs and Greg James (S) (R)8.20Deadly 60 (S) (R)8.50Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? (S) (R)9.50FILM: TINKER BELL AND THE SECRET OF THE WINGS (2012) Disney animated adventure, with the voice of Mae Whitman. (S)11.00Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest (S) (R)12.00Great British Menu (S)(R)1.00Great British Menu (S) (R)2.00The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade (R)3.00HUGH’S WILD WEST (S) (R)4.00FILM: THE MUPPETS (2011) Comedy, starring Jason Segel. (S)5.4070S LEGENDS: TALKING PICTURES6.30DAD’S ARMY The platoon takes part in an exercise with the regular army and everything goes well – until Mainwaring assumes the role of an enemy agent on the run. (S) (R)7PM7.00AUSTRALIA: EARTH’S MAGICAL KINGDOM An exploration of the country’s mesmerising wildlife and how creatures have adapted to survive in the human environment. Narrated by Barry Humphries. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00GREAT ASIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo sets off on the first leg of a 2,500-mile railway adventure around South-east Asia, beginning his journey in Hong Kong. (S)9PM9.00QI XL Sandi Toksvig looks at “Quantity” and “Quality”, inviting Bridget Christie, Joe Lycett and James Acaster to face her fiendish questions. (S)9.45TITIAN – BEHIND CLOSED DOORS A tour of a now quarantined exhibition at London’s National Gallery that brought together six masterpieces commissioned by Philip II of Spain, known as the poesie paintings. (S)10PM10.45FILM: GHOST STORIES (2017) Premiere. A professor famous for debunking hoaxes and ghost sightings is given a dossier of three unsolvable cases. Horror anthology, starring Andy Nyman and Martin Freeman. (S11PM12.20FILM: Timbuktu (2014) Drama, starring Ibrahim Ahmed.1.50This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dino Dana (S) (R)6.10Super 4 (S) (R)6.25Super 4 (S) (R)6.35Robozuna (S) (R)7.00Dare Master (S) (R)7.05Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.15Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.25Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.30Scrambled! (S)7.35Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.50Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)8.10Ben 10 (S)8.30Robozuna (S)9.05Hotel Transylvania (S) (R)9.25JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING (S)11.40AINSLEY’S MEDITERRANEAN COOKBOOK (S) (R)12.40ITV NEWS (S); Weather12.55FILM: CASPER (1995) Supernatural family comedy, starring Christina Ricci.(S)2.55TENABLE A family of five spanning three generations take part. (S) (R)4.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)5.00THE VIRTUAL GRAND NATIONAL 2020 (S)5.30ITV NEWS; Weather (S)5.50UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.00THE CHASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL Celebrity contestants Michael Parr, Alex Scott, Jennifer Metcalfe and Bill Turnbull answer questions and work as a team to take on the Chaser and secure a cash prize for charity. (S) (R)7PM7.00ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Entertainment show, featuring undercover pranks, surprises galore, star guests and competitions. Last in the series. (S)8PM8.00IN FOR A PENNY Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Bristol. (S)8.30THE VOICE UK: MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS Will.i.am introduces some of the highlights of the past four series, recalling some of the performances in the Blind Auditions that got the coaches’ chairs in a spin. (S9PM9.35ITV NEWS (S); Weather10PM10.00FILM: INCEPTION (2010) A thief uses hi-tech devices to enter a corporate heir’s mind on a mission to plant an idea he will think is his own. Sci-fi thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. (S)11PM12.35Ideal World3.00Babushka (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.25Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.35The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)8.00The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)8.25The Simpsons (S) (R)8.55The Simpsons (S) (R)9.25The Simpsons (S) (R)9.55The Simpsons (S) (R)10.25The Simpsons (S) (R)10.55The Simpsons (S) (R)11.20The Simpsons (S) (R)11.50Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.50The Dog House (S) (R)1.50Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.20Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.25FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)4.25A PLACE IN THE SUN: HOME OR AWAY (S) (R)5.30ANIMAL RESCUE SCHOOL (S)6.30MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR: MARK RYLANCE Actor and peace campaigner Mark Rylance finds out what happened to his grandfather Osmond Skinner during the Second World War. (S) (R)7PM7.30CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GREAT CANAL JOURNEYS Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore the Norfolk Broads, discovering the unique way of life that has developed around the network of rivers, fens and marshes. (S) (R)9PM9.00FILM: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (2017) Premiere. A devastating conflict erupts between humans and intelligent primates in a postapocalyptic future. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson. (S)10PM11PM11.50FILM: Solace (2015) Crime thriller, starring Anthony Hopkins and Colin Farrell. (S)1.35Hollyoaks (S) (R)2.55The Supervet (S) (R)3.50Grand Designs Australia (S) (R)4.45Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.40LKirstie’s Vintage Gems (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15The Day Henry Met (S) (R)6.20Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.30Bob the Builder (S) (R)6.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)7.20Shane the Chef (S) (R)7.35Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.05Butterbean’s Cafe (S)8.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Nella the Princess Knight (S) (R)8.50Wissper (S) (R)9.05Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)9.15Floogals (S) (R)9.25Digby Dragon (S) (R)9.50SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.05THE LOUD HOUSE (S) (R)10.15ACCESS (S)10.20FRIENDS (S) (R)12.50FILM: COLD CASE: CHRONICLE MYSTERIES (2019) Drama, starring Alison Sweeney. (S)2.30FILM: PRESUMED GUILTY: CHRONICLE MYSTERIES (2019) Drama, starring Alison Sweeney. (S)4.10BAD TENANTS, ROGUE LANDLORDS (S) (R)5.05BAD TENANTS, ROGUE LANDLORDS (S) (R)6.05BAD TENANTS, ROGUE LANDLORDS (S) (R)6.555 NEWS WEEKEND (S)7PM7.00CRUISING WITH JANE MCDONALD The singer revisits the Mediterranean nations. In Italy, she visits Rome, Florence and Pisa, before heading on to Monte Carlo, Monaco and Barcelona. (S) (R)8PM8.00WILLIAM & HARRY: PRINCES AT WAR? Documentary assessing rumours of a rift between the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex, asking if there is any truth to the claims or if it has been blown out of proportion by the media. (S) (R)9PM9.00THE QUEEN MOTHER’S BLITZ Documentary examining Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s efforts to improve morale during the Second World War, and how her personality and determination affected the war effort. (S)10PM10.00SECRETS OF THE ROYAL SERVANTS Stories from the royal household’s staff. (S) (R)10.55ABBA: WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE Docudrama telling the stories of singers Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, told through the words both of those in Abba’s close circle and of the women themselves. (S) (R)11PM1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Access (S)3.10Britain: A Year in the Wild (S) (R)4.00Britain: A Year in the Wild (S) (R)4.45House Doctor (S) (R)5.10Great Artists (S) (R)5.35Wildlife SOS (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.50TELESHOPPING7.25NATIONWIDE (R)7.55ROS NA RÚN (S)8.55FAIR CITY (S); Weather10.25SOUL OF IRELAND: THE LANDSCAPE PAINTER (S) (R)11.25TODAY SHOW BITES; Weather12.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (R)1.10RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.20FILM: BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1969) Second World War drama, starring Laurence Olivier. (S)3.45KEYS TO MY LIFE (S) (R)4.15FLEADH CHEOIL (S) (R)4.45BIG LIFE FIX (S) (R)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: CARS 3 (2017) Premiere. Animated adventure, featuring the voice of Owen Wilson. (S))7PM8PM8.30PAT SHORTT’S MUSIC FROM D’TELLY Featuring archive performances from Amy Winehouse and Robbie Williams. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.30ALL ROUND TO MRS BROWN’S Brendan O’Carroll dons Agnes’s famous cardigan and curly wig once again, joined on tonight’s show by guests Mel B and Matt Lucas and his mother Diana Lobatto. (S)10PM10.35THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW Improvised chat show in which neither the host nor the studio audience are told the identity of the guests in advance. (S)11PM11.35FILM: Gold (2016) Thriller, with Matthew McConaughey. (S)1.40Mr Mercedes (S) (R)2.35The Split (S) (R)3.30Call the Midwife (S) (R)4.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.05MOON AND ME (R)7.25OLLIE (R)7.30BODY BROTHERS (S) (R)7.40NELLY & NORA (R)7.50BRIGHT SPARKS (S) (R)8.00BALLYBRADDAN (R)8.10MYA GO (S) (R)8.15MYA GO (S) (R)8.20Big Hero 6: The Series8.45Fish Hooks (S9.05Stitch (R)9.25THE POWERPUFF GIRLS (R)9.40THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW10.00THE TOM AND JERRY SHOW10.30SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU! (R)10.55RTE’S HOME SCHOOL EXTRA11.15SCHOOL OF ROCK (S) (R)11.40RTE’S HOME SCHOOL EXTRA (R)12.00YOU’RE SKITTING ME (S) (R)12.30RTE’S HOME SCHOOL EXTRA (R)12.50YOU’RE SKITTING ME (S) (R)1.20AR MBIA AR SLI (R)1.25MIGHTY MUSTANGS (R)1.55DROP DEAD WEIRD (S) (R)2.55FILM: DENNIS THE MENACE STRIKES AGAIN (1998) Family comedy sequel, starring Justin Cooper.3.50CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE4.20NEW AMSTERDAM (S) (R)5.15COAST (S) (R)6.25MAYDAY (S)7PM7.20ANIMALS WITH CAMERAS Close-up footage of brown bears in north-east Turkey, and finding out whether dogs are an effective way of protecting sheep from wolves in southern France. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.20CLIMATE CHANGE: THE FACTS David Attenborough explores the science of climate change and the potential solutions to this global threat, revealing what it could mean for both humans and the natural world. (S) (R)9PM9.30FILM: PATRIOTS DAY (2016) A police sergeant joins the hunt for the perpetrators in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston marathon bombing. Fact-based drama, with Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan. (S)10PM11PM11.55Homeland (S) (R)12.55FILM: The Gift (2015) Thriller, starring Rebecca Hall and Jason Bateman. (S)2.30Deutschland 86 (S) (R)3.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00Judge Rinder7.00Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (S) (R)8.00Yes Chef (R)9.00Ireland AM (S)10.55John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen11.55Rare Breed – A Farming Year (R)12.25The Chase Celebrity Special (S) (R)1.25UEFA Champions League Weekly2.00UEFA Europa League Update2.30Yorkshire Airport (R)3.00ALL STAR MR & MRS (R)4.00TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS (R)5.00SAVE MONEY: GOOD FOOD (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00BIG STAR’S BIGGER STAR With Kym Marsh, Harry Judd and Simon Webbe. (R)7PM7.00ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Entertainment show. Last in the series.8PM8.00IN FOR A PENNY8.30THE VOICE UK: MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS Will.i.am introduces some of the highlights of the past four series. (S)9PM9.30THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW10PM10.30WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?11PM11.30MOTORWAY MADNESS (R)12.00THE BEST OF IRELAND AM1.30TEENS WHO KILL (R)2.30CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 48.02Cúla 4 na nÓg9.45Lá Le Mamó nó Daideo9.52An Siopa Ealaíne (R)10.05Ainmhithe Beaga Thart Orainn (R)10.35Bailte (S) (R)11.05Celtic Connections (S) (R)12.05Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)1.00Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)1.55The West Wing (S) (R)2.45An Aimsir Láithreach2.48Cúla 4 na nÓg3.45Cúla 44.40FANGBONE (R)4.52FANGBONE (R)5.06ADVENTURE TIME (R)5.17ADVENTURE TIME5.28ANGELO RULES (R)5.40ANGELO RULES (R)5.55STEIP 2019 SÚIL SIAR (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15DEARGDHÚIL: DÁNTA MHÁIRE MHAC AN TSAOI Documentary exploring the life, work and poetic imagination of the revolutionary Irish poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi. (S) (R)8PM8.25OPRY LE DANIEL Daniel O’Donnell returns to Derry’s Millennium Forum to present a tribute show to George Jones. He is joined by George and Tammy Wynette’s daughter, Georgette Jones. (S) (R)9PM9.30FILM: RESERVATION ROAD (2007) The death of a 10-year-old boy in a road accident has a devastating effect on both his father and the motorist responsible. Drama, with Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo.10PM11PM11.25CU BURN Charlie shares some unusual cigarettes at a wake. (R)12.00NO TEARS (S) (R)1.00CEOL AR AN IMEALL (R)1.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24