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Today's TV Thursday 9 July

TV Guide

Pluto: Back From The Dead on BBC2 tonight 
Pluto: Back From The Dead on BBC2 tonight  Pluto: Back From The Dead on BBC2 tonight 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST News, entertainment and weather reports. (S)9.00BBC NEWS(S)10.00RIP OFF BRITAIN Online retailers that offer a decidedly poor service. (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Glasgow, Staffordshire and London. (S) (R)11.45CAUGHT RED HANDED (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Brackley, Northamptonshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45THE HEIGHTS Leonie and Claudia intervene in Sabine’s situation. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Game show, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jonnie Irwin helps a couple find a home in the Worcestershire countryside. (S) (R)3.45HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Three artists pitch ideas to celebrate the buyers’ dog. (S)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP: FIXING BRITAIN Three items with links to immigration.b(S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW With Alex Jones. (S)7.30CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The contestants are paired up and asked to cook identical dishes while separated by a wall, before a mass catering challenge at the McLaren Technology Centre in Surrey. (S)8PM8.30ALAN BENNETT’S TALKING HEADS Dramatic monologue, starring Monica Dolan. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00AMBULANCE Chelsey and Dave treat a drunk driver who has overturned his vehicle, Eric and Emily are called to an assault on a 12-year-old and Tony is dispatched to a man slumped in his car. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45MATCH OF THE DAY Highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures – Aston Villa v Manchester United, Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur and Everton v Southampton. (S)11PM11.30The Coronavirus Newscast (S); Weather12.05BBC News (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.45The Repair Shop: Fixing Britain (S) (R)7.30Greatest Escapes to the Country (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Springwatch 2020 (S) (R)9.00Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00The Boss (S) (R)1.45Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip (S) (R)2.15Wimbledon Rewind (S)5.15FLOG IT! People in Weston-superMare bring their valuables along to the Grand Pier for valuation. (S) (R)6.00EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine hosts the quiz in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize. (S) (R)6.30GREATEST ESCAPES TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson features some of the most memorable barn conversions featured on Escape to the Country, once a staple of the rural landscape, but now refreshed as stylish homes. (S)7PM7.00TODAY AT THE TEST: ENGLAND V WEST INDIES Isa Guha presents action from the second day of the First Test in the three-match series, held at Ageas Bowl in Southampton.8PM8.00WIMBLEDON: THE BEST OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP Sue Barker is joined by Tim Henman and Boris Becker in the studio and by John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova via video link to look back on highlights of the past. (S)9PM9.00QI Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas. (S)9.30THERE SHE GOES S New series. Simon (David Tennant) worries that the other parents look down on him. (S)10PM10.00WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS The vampires help an old enemy who is down on his luck. (S)10.20WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS Nadja and Lazslo revive their musical act. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Pluto: Back from the Dead (S) (R)12.30Sign Zone: Dragons’ Den: Best Ever Pitches (S) (R)1.30Sign Zone: Inside the Factory: Keeping Britain Going (S) (R)2.30This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN WITH LORRAINE The latest on the coronavirus pandemic with Lorraine Kelly, including medical advice from Dr Hilary Jones and stories of how people are coping with the lockdown. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby present celebrity chat and lifestyle features, including a look at the stories making the newspaper headlines and a recipe in the kitchen.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)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson is in Walsall, West Midlands, where Aidan Pass tries to buy a set of romantic First World War postcards and Simon Schneider falls in love with a seller’s guide dog. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE (S) (R)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED! Another comical selection, including a teenager hitting his dad with a sledgehammer. (S)7.30HOLIDAYS: WHERE SHOULD WE GO? TONIGHT Helen Skelton explores prospects for British holiday-makers. (S)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S BRIGHTEST CELEBRITY FAMILY The final of the quiz. Last in the series. (S)8.30THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW: LIVE Lockdown financial advice. (S)9PM9.00MANHUNT: THE RAOUL MOAT STORY Nicky Campbell looks back at the year 2010 search for Raoul Moat, who went on the run after shooting dead his ex-girlfriend’s new partner and severely wounding her. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45LONG LOST FAMILY: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell revisit more of the programme’s most memorable searches, following Kathleen Fraser Jackson to Jamaica as she meets her youngest sister. (S) (R)11PM11.45Tenable (S) (R)12.35Ideal World 3.00Holidays: Where Should We Go? Tonight (S) (R)3.25ITV Nightscreen (S) (R)5.05Judge Rinder(S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Cheers (S) (R)6.55Cheers (S) (R)7.20Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.40Mike & Molly (S) (R)8.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)8.30The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier ; (S) (R)10.00Frasier ; (S) (R)10.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.00Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.05Come Dine with Me (S)12.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.05A New Life in the Sun (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S) (R)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Horse-riding hospitality entrepreneur Ash hosts the penultimate party. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa makes a documentary about her family. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS Comic Book Guy receives advice from Stan Lee. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE SUPERVET: NOEL FITZPATRICK Catching up with some of the animals treated by Noel Fitzpatrick, including a cat with severely deformed front legs and a retriever puppy injured in a dog attack. (S)9PM9.00NATIONAL TREASURE One half of a comedy double act has his life turned upside down when he is arrested after an accusation of rape that dates back to the 1990s. Robbie Coltrane stars. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE MAN WITH THE 10-STONE TESTICLES S The extraordinary story of Las Vegas man Wesley Warren Jr, whose testicles started swelling following an accident in 2008, meaning he could no longer live a normal life. (S) (R)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.50Flirty Dancing (S) (R)2.40FILM: Chasing Mavericks (2012) Fact-based drama, starring Jonny Weston. (S)4.40Car S.O.S (S) (R)5.30Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (S) (R)5.50Countdown (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)6.25Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.35Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.50Abby Hatcher (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25BFI See Yourself on Screen Challenge: Home But Not Alone (S)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.55Paw Patrol (S)8.10Floogals (S) (R)8.25Becca’s Bunch (S) (R)8.45Little Princess (S) (R)8.55Top Wing (S)(R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15CAN’T PAY? WE’LL TAKE IT AWAY! (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)12.45THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)(R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A LIFE OF DECEPTION (2017)Thriller, starring Emmanuelle Vaugier. (S)4.00FRIENDS (S) (R)4.30FRIENDS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00YORKSHIRE: A YEAR IN THE WILD As winter takes its toll, cameras follow grey seal pups at Ravenscar beach, and the progress of many short-eared owls that land on the moors. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE RED ARROWS: A YEAR IN THE SKY Two pilots from the famous squadron attempt a series of terrifying manoeuvres for the first time as the team begin their training ahead of the RAF centenary celebrations. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BATTLE OF BRITAIN: OUR FINEST HOUR Dan Snow and Kate Humble tell the story of September 15, 1940 – the most decisive day in the battle as the RAF had a final chance against the Luftwaffe. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE ROYALS IN WARTIMECameras reveal how the House of Windsor risked life and limb to help the nation through the Second World War. (S)11PM11.55Hitler’s Secret Underground Factory (S)(R)12.50Access (S)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Access (S)3.10The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (S)(R)4.00Great Scientists (S) (R)4.25House Doctor (S) (R)4.50Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.15The Wonderful World of Puppies (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING7.50IMPOSSIBLE (S)8.45CASUALTY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) R); Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK ;Weather(S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30THE BIG DIY CHALLENGE (S) (R)3.00MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S); RTÉ News4.05RTÉ News; Weather4.15FRANCIS BRENNAN’S GRAND TOUR SOUTH AFRICA (S)(R)4.45FATHER BROWN (S) (R)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing; European Weather6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00SUMMER AT SEVEN Current affairs magazine, hosted by Sinead Kennedy and Kevin McGahern. (S)7.30EAR TO THE GROUND Magazine show for farmers and rural residents. (R)8PM8.00THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL Architect Hugh Wallace follows the transformation of three 1790s agricultural barns on the Wicklow Carlow border which are being turned into one large family home. (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME Current affairs review, plus reports on breaking news stories at home and abroad. (S)10PM10.15WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Lee Mack researches his family tree, delving into the life of his greatgrandfather and fellow comedian Billy, as well as looking into the upbringing of maternal grandfather Joe. (S)11PM11.25Sanditon (S)12.25Deep Water(S) (R)1.20MasterChef (S)(R)1.40Telly Bingo (R)1.55Prime Time (S)(R)2.30Telly Bingo (R)2.40Dr Phil (S)(R)3.25Dr Phil (S)(R)4.10Doctors (S)(R)4.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.45Storytime (R)6.50Storytime (R)6.55Peppa Pig (R)7.05Tir Na nOg (S) (R)7.20Living with a Fairy (R)7.25Living with a Fairy (R)7.35Katie Morag (S)7.50Danger Mouse (R)8.00Shane the Chef (R)8.15Kit and Pup (R)8.20Wild Kids (R)8.35Body Brothers (R)8.50The Sarah Jane Adventures9.20Horrible Histories: Awesome Alfred the Great Special (R)9.50You’re Skitting Me (R)10.20Dragons: Defenders of Berk (R)10.45Pig Goat Banana Cricket (R)11.10Danny & Mick (R)11.25Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)11.35Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (R)12.004 O’Clock Club (R)12.35Millie Inbetween (R)1.05Horrible Histories: Awesome Alfred the Great Special (R)1.40Squad Goals (R)2.05Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S)(R)2.10Lost & Found Music Studios (R)2.35Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! (R)3.00Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)3.30Drop Dead Weird (R)4.00The Sarah Jane Adventures (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Alf is convinced Roo is hiding something. (S) (R))7PM7.00DIY SOS A team of experts helps amateurs whose projects have gone horribly wrong. (S) (R)8PM8.10THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF The six remaining bakers battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals, facing one of the toughest technical challenges to date as dessert week arrives.9PM9.20OWEN COLGAN AROUND THE FIRE A chat with Dancing with the Stars professional Karen Byrne. Last in the series. (S)9.30CONDOR Reuel receives a visit in the night and realises he has found himself in the middle of an unexpected conflict. Kat defies her own judgment when helping an old friend. (S)10PM10.30THE ROTUNDA Expectant mum Kayleigh hopes she will break the family tradition of always having a C-section. Zosia is determined to have as little intervention as possible in her first labour. (S) (R)11PM11.30Other Voices: Courage (S)12.00NCIS (S)12.50Elementary (S)(R)1.40Elementary (R)2.30EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.20The Tonight Show (R)7.10The Six O’Clock Show(S)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (R)1.30RACING: NEWMARKET THE JULY FESTIVAL Coverage of the opening day of Newmarket’s July meeting, including the 3.00 July Stakes and 4.10 Princess of Wales’ Stakes. Plus, three races from York.4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.30THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.30GINO’S ITALIAN EXPRESS (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30RED ROCK (R)9PM9.00DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE An overweight couple are given a plan to improve their health. (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00THE TROUBLE WITH MAGGIE COLE Maggie and her daughter-in-law share a rare moment of bonding. (R)12.00FILM: FIRELIGHT (1997) Period drama, starring Sophie Marceau and Dominique Belancourt.1.55CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.25Cúla 4 12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (R)2.00Weakest Link (S) (R)2.55BFI – Tú féin ar Scáileán3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.45LURGAN 2K19 (R)6.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH6.05GILMORE GIRLS Lorelai finds out about April being Luke’s daughter, and offers to postpone the wedding so they can get to know each other better. Rory hears the newspaper team talking about Paris. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ An interview with Micheál Cuirrin from Co Galway.8PM8.00TURAS BÓTHAIR Car conversations about putting robots and fashion faux-pas. (R)8.30TITHE COIS FARRAIGE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh explores the coastline of Conamara in Co Galway. (S) (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE Featuring music by Mick Flavin and Sean C Creaney9.30DOOLIN FOLK FESTIVAL Geremia, Ultan Conlon, Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney, Zoë Conway and Lúnasa along with the legendary Paul Brady among others. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35RACHT Examining the murder of a baby girl. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00DÁIL ÉIREANN1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24