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Today's TV Friday 26 February

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Gwenyth Paltrow stars in Emma on RTÉ 1 at 11.25pm
Gwenyth Paltrow stars in Emma on RTÉ 1 at 11.25pm Gwenyth Paltrow stars in Emma on RTÉ 1 at 11.25pm

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)11.00FOR LOVE OR MONEY (S)11.45CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Charles Hanson and David Harper help teams in Peterborough. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY – PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS A simple missing person’s case takes a dramatic turn. (S) (R)2.30THE HAIRY BIKERS’ ASIAN ADVENTURE (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple looking for a home in Oxfordshire. (S) (R)3.45JAY AND DOM’S HOME FIX Jay Blades makes a useful magnetic tool organiser. (S)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Featuring a harmonica and an early 20th-century underwear advert. (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 Live chat and topical reports, with Alex Jones. (S)7.35A QUESTION OF SPORT With Anthony Crolla, Morgan Lake, Greg Rusedski and Steve Parry. (S)8PM8.05GAVIN & STACEY The newlyweds argue while on a night out at the bowling alley. (S) (R)8.35EASTENDERS Stacey is fuming that Lily has ordered glam holiday stuff on her credit card. (S)9PM9.00GORDON RAMSAY’S BANK BALANCE Pairs of contestants demonstrate both knowledge and nerve to triumph in a game show that’s as unpredictable in nature as its host. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45THE PADDY RAFF SHOW A compilation of the biggest belly-laughs from previous episodes. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.15The Graham Norton Show (S)12.05Eating with My Ex: Celebrity Special (S)12.35FILM: Tropic Thunder (2008) Comedy, starring Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. (S)2.15Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15For Love or Money (S) (R)7.00Jay and Dom’s Home Fix (S) (R)7.45Sign Zone: The Repair Shop (S) (R)8.45Workout the Wright Way (S)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Curiosity (S) (R)1.45The Truth About Lions (S) (R)2.45Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S) (R)3.30LIFE (S) (R)4.30ROYAL RECIPES (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Ronni Ancona, Nathan Caton, Colin Murray and Sally Phillips go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games. (S)6.30LIGHTNING Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz in which six contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions. Last in the series. (S)7PM7.00DAD’S ARMY Captain Mainwaring puts the defence of the realm before personal pride. (S) (R) (b/w)7.30FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Linfield v Larne (Kick-off 7.45pm). Stephen Watson presents live coverage of the top-of-the-table clash in the NIFL Premiership, held at Windsor Park. (S)10PM10.00LATER – WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Jazz drummer and producer Moses Boyd discusses his musical influences, illustrated by clips from the show’s archives. Plus, performances by Rag’n’Bone Man and Peggy Seeger. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.20Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez (S)12.20Aung San Suu Kyi: The Fall of an Icon (S) (R)1.20Weather Watchers with Barra Best (S) (R)1.45Battlestar Galactica (S) (R)2.25Sign Zone: Battlestar Galactica (S) (R)3.10Sign Zone: Trump Takes On the World (S) (R)4.10This 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 Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow criminal barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (S)3.00TENABLE Five university friends take part. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE Charlotte, Ben, Keith and Melanie compete. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Gabby has some news and Laurel worries. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Having witnessed an assault, Sam flees with Simon’s bags of cocaine. Tim reveals to Sally that according to Geoff’s will, he now owns half of No.6 and a quarter of Speed Daal. (S)8PM8.30VERA The detective investigates when a businesswoman’s sister is found dead in the River Tyne, and suspects the victim was about to bring a secret to light. (S) (R)10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.05Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (S) (R)12.05Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Lethal Weapon (S) (R)4.00ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.25Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.45Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.35Cheers (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (R)8.30LIVE TEST CRICKET India v England. Rishi Persad presents coverage of day three of the Third Test in the fourmatch series, held at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. With analysis from Alastair Cook. (S)5.00MEND IT FOR MONEY Scott brings in iron gates from his driveway, hoping metalworkers Katie and James can forge a plan to bring this handsome set back to its former glory. Last in the series. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS The family moves to another town. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Ste is horrified when he finds out what Sid is planning, and Nancy invites Darren round for dinner. Meanwhile, Summer is worried she has messed with the wrong crowd. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GRAYSON’S ART CLUB New series. Turner prize-winning artist Grayson Perry is joined by musician and artist Boy George, who creates an artwork inspired by family, which is this week’s theme. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX New series. The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions. (S)10PM10.00THE LAST LEG Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Harry Hill and Judi Love for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (S)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.10Ramy (S) (R)12.45Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.45Iris Prize Best British Shorts: Life Cycles (S)3.15Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.15Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.40Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.00Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)8.00The Adventures of Paddington (S)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.55Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15GEORGE CLARKE’S BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20CAN’T PAY? WE’LL TAKE IT AWAY! (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: MURDER AT THE MANSION (2018) Thriller, starring Anna Hutchison. (S)4.00CRUISING WITH JANE MCDONALD (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW Georgie Barrat compares 1998’s Nokia 5110 against Samsung’s brand new S21 in a bid to assess how far technology has moved in 23 years. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00KATE HUMBLE’S COASTAL BRITAIN On a 15-mile walk in North Yorkshire, Kate sets off from the fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, heading south towards Scarborough where a refreshing dip in the sea awaits her. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00GREGG WALLACE: BIG WEEKEND IN EDINBURGH The MasterChef judge visits Scotland’s capital, exploring the city’s history and attractions. He also learns about Scotland’s rich larder with one of its finest chefs, Tom Kitchen. (S)10PM10.00BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE 80S SONGS New series. Gary Davies narrates this look at the music of 1980, featuring revealing interviews with the singers and band members who made it one of the biggest years in pop. (S)11PM11.30That’s So 1980 (S) (R)12.25Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)12.55Entertainment News on 5 (S)1.00The 21. co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Friends (S) (R)3.35Friends (S) (R)4.00Never Teach Your Wife to Drive (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.50TELESHOPPING7.20TELESHOPPING7.55TODAY (S) (R)9.55THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.50DR PHIL (S) (R); Weather11.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS Karen hopes Tom and Ella have turned a corner. (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (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)7.30YOUNG SHELDON Mary is invited to a party when she’s mistaken for a university student. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Stacey is fuming that Lily has ordered glam holiday stuff on her credit card. (S)8.30RETURN OF THE WILD: THE BEARMAN OF BUNCRANA The building of a wildlife park in the Donegal forest. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking. (S); Weather11PM11.25FILM: Emma (1996) Jane Austen drama, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. (S)1.40Casualty (S) (R)2.35Telly Bingo (R)2.45Nationwide (R)3.10Dr Phil (S) (R)3.55Doctors (S) (R)4.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Chuggington: Tales from the Rails (R)7.10Mya Go (S) (R)7.15Body Brothers (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Mighty Mustangs (R)8.10Horrible Histories (S) (R)8.40Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)9.05Andy’s Safari Adventures (S) (R)9.20Balamory (S) (R)9.40Makers (S) (R)9.45Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)9.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)10.00RTÉ’s Home School Hub (S)12.10Catie’s Amazing Machines (R)12.25Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)12.35Dragons: Defenders of Berk (S) (R)1.00Mighty Mustangs (R)1.30Horrible Histories (S) (R)2.05The Next Step (S) (R)2.30Logan High (S) (R)2.40Junior Bake Off (S)3.15After School Hub (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Brent reunites with his brother, although Emmett remains worried. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY A stranger walks into the Diner, mystifying Marilyn. Christian comes to Tori for help to hunt for somewhere to rent, until Justin offers up their family home without asking Tori. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Leonard and Sheldon try to meet George Lucas. (S) (R)7.30COAST AUSTRALIA The team explores the Great Barrier Reef, with Neil Oliver finding out about a bloody tale of cultural misunderstanding on Lizard Island and Tim Flannery examining coral history. (S) (R)8PM8.30AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Giles Coren and Monica Galetti visit a hotel in South Africa that has been built into a former grain silo, and discover how the staff cope in the wake of a severe drought. (S) (R)9PM9.30FILM: THE CURED (2017) Premiere. A plague that turned people into zombies has been cured, though discrimination remains against the once-infected zombies. Sci-fi adventure, with Elliot Page. (S)11PM11.15Pride at the Apollo (S) (R)11.50Pride at the Apollo (S) (R)12.25Country Music (S) (R)1.25Defending the Guilty (S) (R)1.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning 12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S)3.00ELAINE4.00JUDGE JUDY4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Gabby has some news and Laurel worries. (S)7.30VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Having witnessed an assault, Sam flees with Simon’s bags of cocaine. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00THE GREEN ROOM WITH IVAN YATES Julia tries to keep her engagement a secret, but lets it slip at Christmas.9.30FILM: BLACK ’47 (2018) Period drama, starring Hugo Weaving and James Frecheville.11PM11.30FILM: STARRY NIGHT (2019) Premiere. Short film, starring Hazel Clifford.11.45GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.45THE RESTAURANT (S) (R)1.45AQUARIUS (R)2.40CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.00Is Eolaí Mé10.30Naíonáin an Zú11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00CÚLA 45.22AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather5.25RUGBAÍ BEO Benetton v Connacht (Kick-off 5.30pm). Coverage of the PRO14 fixture, which takes place at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.7PM7.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7.30NUACHT TG4 National and international weather.7.55RUGBAÍ BEO Cardiff Blues v Munster (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the PRO14 encounter, which takes place at Cardiff Arms Park. These two sides last met back in October at Thomond Park, and the home side came out on top in a high-scoring game. Gavin Coombes went over for two tries in the first half, and further scores were added in the second period by Kevin O’Byrne, Jack O’Donoghue and JJ Hanrahan to secure a 38-27 victory.9PM9.55RUGBAÍ BEO Ulster v Ospreys. Highlights of the PRO14 match, which came from Kingspan Stadium.10PM10.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.10.30FILM: RIDE BEYOND VENGEANCE (1966) Western, starring Chuck Connors, Michael Rennie and Kathryn Hays. (S)11PM12.20SRUTH (S) (R)1.25FARGO (S) (R)2.25FRANCE 24