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Today's TV Thursday 27 August

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The Day Mountbatten Died is on BBC1 at 10.45pm. Picture: PA Wire
The Day Mountbatten Died is on BBC1 at 10.45pm. Picture: PA Wire The Day Mountbatten Died is on BBC1 at 10.45pm. Picture: PA Wire

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00BBC NEWS (S)10.00ANIMAL PARK Ben Fogle and Kate Humble serve a meal to a wolf. (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Shropshire, Derby and Cumbria. (S) (R)11.45ISLAND MEDICS (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Harrogate, North Yorkshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45THE HEIGHTS Kam acts out of character at the school play. (S)2.15CELEBRITY EGGHEADS A team of sports commentators competes. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple from Surrey hope to make a property purchase in Dorset. (S) (R)3.45CALL THAT HARD WORK? A stable manager,atea-room owner and a commercial fisherman compete. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Philip Serrell and Stephanie Connell embark on the penultimate leg of their journey. (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 With Alex Jones and Michael Ball. (S)7.30FAKE BRITAIN A report on the fake Botox treatment that left one woman with life changing injuries. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS John Torode and Gregg Wallace recall some of the best – and the worst – reviews of the celebrities’ creations, from members of the Women’s Institute to previous finalists. (S)9PM9.00DEATH IN PARADISE The president of the local cricket club is found shot dead in the middle of the pitch. JP thinks Dwayne is keeping something from him, and Humphrey dreads Martha’s departure. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45THE DAY MOUNTBATTEN DIED The events surrounding the murder of Louis Mountbatten in August 1979, when his boat was blown up at sea by the IRA off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. (S) (R)11PM11.45Fighting the Power: Britain After George Floyd (S)12.35Reported Missing (S)(R)1.35BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Call That Hard Work? (S) (R)7.30Animal Park (S) (R)8.15Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys (S) (R)9.15Wanted Down Under (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00The Boss (S)1.45Curious Creatures (S) (R)2.15A Place to Call Home (S) (R)3.10A TO Z OF TV GARDENING (S) (R)3.15LIFE IN THE AIR (S) (R)4.15WORLD’S WEIRDEST EVENTS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Angellica Bell, Gyles Brandreth, Scarlett Moffatt and Iain Stirling test their knowledge in games across the week, with the ultimate winner declared on Friday. (S) (R)6.30GARDENING TOGETHER WITH DIARMUID GAVIN Diarmuid helps design a garden for Nichola McGregor in Co Antrim, who wants to bring a bit of France to her garden in memory of her late partner. (S) (R)7PM7.00CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP James Braxton and Raj Bisram assist former Holby City actors Tina Hobley and Sharon Maughan as they scour the Cotswolds in search of some classy antiques to sell at auction. (S) (R)8PM8.00GLOW UP: BRITAIN’S NEXT MAKEUP STAR Stacey Dooley hosts the semi-final, as the MUAs are booked on a beauty editorial for renowned photographer and director – and this week’s guest judge – Rankin. (S)9PM9.00LIVE AT THE APOLLO: THE ONE ABOUT Highlights from the stand-up show, featuring Rob Brydon and Sara Pascoe. (S)9.30MANDY It is dinner at Trent Manor, and everyone around the table has a motive for murdering Lord Trent. (S)9.45MANDY Mandy rings DJ Iain Lee and tells him how she became trapped in a coffin. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00SEMI-DETACHED The dodgy antics of Stu’s brother finally catch up with them both. (S)10.30SQUEAMISH ABOUTÖ Michael Squeamish offers his unique take on the countryside. Last in the series. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S)(R)12.00Harry Hill’s World of TV (S) (R)12.30Sign Zone: The Repair Shop (S) (R)1.30Sign Zone: Stories of Us (S) (R)2.30Sign Zone: Murder, Mystery and My Family(S) (R)3.15This 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.10.00THIS MORNING Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (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)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and his dealers stop off in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, where items of interest include mini medals, a fire engine and piggy banks. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE Quiz hosted by Warwick Davis. Five dads from Watford answer questions about top 10 lists, then tries to score a perfect 10 in the final round. (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)7PM7.00EMMERDALE FAMILY TREES: THE DINGLES – YOUNG GUNS A look at the most recent generation of Dingles. (S)7.30CAN ROBOTS SAVE THE NHS? TONIGHT Dr Oscar Duke investigates new technology being used in the NHS. (S)8PM8.00MIDSOMER MURDERS Barnaby and Jones investigate when a woman is stabbed to death in a churchyard two years after the death of her husband. Detective drama, starring John Nettles and Jason Hughes. A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. (S) (R)9PM10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45UNBELIEVABLE MOMENTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA The dramatic story of an amateur pilot who built his own plane, but then lost his propeller mid-flight and had to try to land it without any power. (S) (R)11PM11.40Tenable (S) (R)12.30Ideal World 3.00Can Robots Save the NHS? Tonight (S) (R)3.25ITV Nightscreen 5.05Judge Rinder (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.55Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.15Cheers (S) (R)7.45Cheers (S) (R)8.15Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.15Frasier (S) (R)9.45Frasier (S) (R)10.15The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)11.10Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)12.05Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.10Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.05River Cottage Every Day (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00FIND IT, FIX IT, FLOG IT Simon O’Brien turns old barrels into a bar bench in Worcestershire. (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30COME DINE WITH ME James hosts the fourth evening. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa babysits Bart. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS Homer gets arrested for bullying Ned Flanders. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: 20 YEARS AND COUNTING New series. On the 20th anniversary of Location, Location, Location, this show sees Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on their 20 years of house-hunting. (S)9PM9.00COPS VS CRIMINALS: CRIME & PUNISHMENT Following Hampshire Police’s Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney and her officers, as they tackle offending in two areas of serious crime – domestic violence and historic sex offences. (S)10PM10.008 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN A compilation of the best bits from recent series, featuring guest players including Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson and Johnny Vegas. (S) (R)11PM11.05Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back (S) (R)12.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.50Inside Missguided: Made in Manchester (S) (R)1.45Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.40This Is Us (S) (R)3.30How to Avoid a Second Wave (S) (R)4.25Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.20All Star Driving School (S) (R)5.45Kirstie’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)6.25Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.35Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Abby Hatcher (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Milkshake! Monkey Amazing Adventures (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.00Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45The Wonderful World of Baby Animals (S)8.50Pets (S) (R)9.00Floogals (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)12.15TRAFFIC COPS (S) (R)1.10ACCESS (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A SURROGATE’S DEADLY NIGHTMARE (2017) Thriller, starring Poppy Montgomery. (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)7PM7.00CHRIS TARRANT: EXTREME RAILWAYS Chris travels through Azerbaijan and Georgia, exploring Tbilisi’s vintage metro system and crossing a mountain rail bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS An edition looking at the risks associated with being a frontline NHS worker, including a paramedic who is concerned about a hoarse voice he has had for several months. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00HOARDERS: BRITAIN’S BIGGEST HOARD Deep-cleaning expert George and his team face one of their toughest assignments yet – a house in Crosby, Merseyside that is almost literally bursting at the seams with clutter. (S)10PM10.00SHOPPING FOR A NEW PENIS Documentary following the story of theatre performer Richard from London, whose entire penis was surgically removed due to an aggressive form of penile cancer. (S)11PM11.05Secrets of the Luxury Super Yachts (S) (R)12.05Gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.05Access (S)3.10Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (S) (R)3.55OMG! Rise of the Insta-Babes (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING7.00TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05FATHER BROWN (S)(R)9.00IMPOSSIBLE (S)(R)9.55THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)10.50DR PHIL (S) (R); Weather11.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS2.10OPERATION TRANSFORMATION (R)3.10CALL THE MIDWIFE (R); Weather4.15TRACKS AND TRAILS (S)(R)4.45THE HEIGHTS (S)5.15THE HEIGHTS (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS (S) (R)7PM7.00THE TESTTwo instructors teach their children to drive. (S) (R)7.30HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Two families who have performed deep retrofits on their homes. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00WHAT PLANET ARE YOU ON? Maia Dunphy reveals whether the three households have improved in their consumption of water, energy and food and the way they deal with waste. (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)10PM10.10FILM: LAND WITHOUT GOD (2019) Premiere. An intimate portrait of a family coming to terms with decades of institutional abuse, and the impact it has had – and is still having – on their lives.11PM11.35Daithi’s Decade of Roses (R)12.40Kiri (R)1.40MasterChef: The Finals (S)(R)2.45MasterChef: The Finals (S)(R)3.45Telly Bingo (R)3.55Prime Time (S)(R)4.25Dr Phil (S)(R)5.10Doctors5.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (R)6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Peppa Pig (R)7.05Peppa Pig (R)7.10Pablo (S) (R)7.25Living with a Fairy (S) (R)7.35Living with a Fairy (S) (R)7.45Katie Morag (S) (R)8.00Danger Mouse (R)8.10Shane the Chef (R)8.25Kit and Pup (R)8.30Wild Kids (S) (R)8.45Body Brothers (S) (R)9.00Martin’s Shed9.05The Sarah Jane Adventures (R)9.35Horrible Histories (S) (R)10.05Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese10.15Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese10.30Dragons: Riders of Berk (S) (R)10.55Pig Goat Banana Cricket (R)11.20Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)11.25Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (R)11.504 O’Clock Club: The First Gang (S) (R)12.25Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (R)12.55Horrible Histories (S) (R)1.30Martin’s Shed (S)(R)1.35Ace My Space (R)2.05Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)2.30Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! (R)2.55Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (R)3.25Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)3.55Martin’s Shed (R)4.00The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE HUNT The challenges predators face finding and catching prey in a forest, featuring footage of tigers, pine martens, sparrowhawks, eagles and chimpanzees. Narrated by David Attenborough. (R)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud meets Clinton Dall from West Sussex, a self-made businessman and father of four aiming to build one of the largest homes ever featured on the show. (S) (R)9PM9.00BRIDGET & EAMON The couple are forced to take in a lodger. (S) (R)9.30THE GAME The intensity of All-Ireland Final day, told by those who truly know – players, former players and managers, featuring unseen footage and interviews filmed over the three years.10PM10.35THE ROTUNDA A former athlete prepares to give birth, having delayed cancer treatment until her baby’s safe arrival. A couple learn that one of their unborn twins will not survive. (R)11PM11.35NCIS (S)12.25Elementary (S)(R)1.15Elementary (S)(R)2.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.20Benidorm ER (R)7.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00ELAINE4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show, . (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE FAMILY TREES: THE DINGLES – YOUNG GUNS A look at the most recent generation of Dingles.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30RED ROCK Conor’s heroin withdrawal gets the better of him. (S) (R)9PM9.00CHEAT With relations becoming increasingly hostile, Leah resorts to more extreme measures to expose Rose, who later seems to pursue a more personal retaliation against Leah. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE MISSING EVIDENCE (R)11PM11.00A CONFESSION (S)(R)12.00AUTOPSY USA1.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA1.55CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.25Cúla 4 10.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.50Abair Amhrán (R)12.05River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.00Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.45LURGAN 2K19 (R)6.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.6.05EUROPEAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2020The Rally di Roma Capitale. Highlights of the opening round of the season, as the delayed championship got under way on the asphalt roads of the Italian capital.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15AN GOBÁN SAOR Irishmen from all walks of life share their favourite funny stories. (R)7.30COMHRÁ With guest Máire hOibicín Uí Eidhin.8PM8.00BUABHAILL AR NA BÁNTA A farmer’s attempt to produce the first Irish mozzarella cheese. (R)8.30AN SHANDON Spa worker Paula takes part in her first rally. (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA The best acts from this year’s Glór Tíre.9.30TRADFEST TG4 Doireann Ní Ghlacáin meets with well-established Scottish band Blazin’ Fiddles who play upbeat regional music from the Scottish Highlands and islands. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL The plight of the beluga sturgeon. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35FIR BOLG (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00FRANCE 24