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Today's TV Thursday 15 April

TV Guide

Frank Of Ireland. New comedy series starring Brian and Domhnall Gleeson. 10pm on Channel 4 
Frank Of Ireland. New comedy series starring Brian and Domhnall Gleeson. 10pm on Channel 4  Frank Of Ireland. New comedy series starring Brian and Domhnall Gleeson. 10pm on Channel 4 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)11.00CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S) (R)11.45PARAMEDICS ON SCENE (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp hosts from Harrogate, North Yorkshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45IMPOSSIBLE Quiz, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S)2.30GARDEN RESCUE The designers create a Hindu-inspired garden in Milton Keynes. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a writer find a new home in Dumfries and Galloway. (S) (R)3.45READY STEADY COOK Friends Lucy and Hannah go head to head in the kitchen. (S) (R)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP Experts restore family heirlooms and treasured possessions to their former glory. (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 Live magazine show, hosted by Alex Jones and Rylan Clark-Neal. (S)7.40EASTENDERS Kush faces the music at his plea hearing. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN Products being pitched to the entrepreneurs include a nifty construction bracket, a range of affordable yet luxury waterless face oils and a fitness app aimed solely at women. (S)9PM9.00THIS IS MY HOUSE Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams join the regular panellists as they try to identify the real Mitch from a line-up of four, all claiming to own the same house in Leicestershire. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45THE VIEW Mark Carruthers reviews the week’s political news, including reports on the latest events at Stormont and Westminster. Plus, comment and analysis with studio guests. (S)11PM11.25Question Time (S)12.25Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (S) (R)1.25BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Impossible (S) (R)7.00Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Best House in Town (S) (R)2.30800 Words (S) (R)3.15YELLOWSTONE: THE TOUGHEST SPRING (S) (R)4.15NATURE’S MICROWORLDS (S) (R)4.45EGGHEADS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the Rev Richard Coles, Stuart Maconie and Lou Sanders test their skills in a variety of trivia-based games. (S) (R)6.30SAVED AND REMADE An inherited 1950s moped and a hand-cranked butter churn barrel that brings back fond memories are among the items transformed. Sabrina Grant hosts. (S)7PM7.00REMARKABLE PLACES TO EAT Fred Sirieix experiences the food at leading chefs’ favourite restaurants, beginning with Angela Hartnett taking him to Osteria Alle Testiere in Venice. (S) (R)8PM8.00GREAT BRITISH MENU The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation, and two chefs go head to head with lamb dishes. (S)9PM9.00PANDEMIC 2020 As the pandemic continues, people are increasingly looking for someone to blame, and asking whether life can ever return to normal. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00MOCK THE WEEK Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Thanyia Moore join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news. (S) (R)10.35GRAND TOURS OF THE SCOTTISH ISLANDS Paul Murton visits the remote Treshnish Islands. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Bent Coppers: Crossing the Line of Duty (S) (R)12.30Sign Zone: Football’s Darkest Secret (S) (R)1.50Sign Zone: MasterChef (S) (R)2.20This 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 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)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow criminal barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (S)3.00TENABLE A team of Salvation Army friends takes 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) (R)5.00THE CHASE (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Gabby tries to cover. (S)7.30UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests, with Pamela Ballantine. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Bob gets an unexpected apology. (S)8.30BRITAIN’S BRIGHTEST CELEBRITY FAMILY Eight celebrity families take part in the knockout tournament. (S)9PM9.00LONG LOST FAMILY: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell catch up with Jean Smith, who had spent a lifetime longing to find her American Air Force father. (S) (R)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45SUMMER HOLIDAYS: WHAT’S THE TRUTH? TONIGHT Where, when and how people will be able to travel this summer. (S)11PM11.15The Jonathan Ross Show (S) (R)12.20Shop: Ideal World (S) (R)3.00FYI Extra3.15Summer Holidays: What’s the Truth? Tonight (R)3.40ITV Nightscreen5.05Tenable (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.55Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Frasier (S) (R)10.25Escape to the Chateau: DIY (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)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa is traumatised at Krustyland Horror Night. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Martine and Grace both attend hospital appointments about lumps found in their breasts, before each of them have their interviews for the Businesswoman of the Year Award. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOUSE Three-legged Labrador Dave seeks a new best friend, and his owners Laura and Paul hope that Luna, the beautiful but nervous saluki, will win Dave over. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Lee Mack raises serious questions around the use of cling film, Charlotte Ritchie anoints an insect, and Jamali Maddix nearly chokes on a many-sided dessert. (S)10PM10.00FRANK OF IRELAND New series. Comedy, starring Brian Gleeson. (S)10.30NAKED ATTRACTION A wrestler from Manchester and a bi-curious graphic designer from south London take their pick of six potential partners, based purely on their naked bodies. (S) (R)11PM11.30Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.55The Simpsons (S) (R)1.20Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.15Kirstie: Keep Crafting and Carry On (S) (R)3.05The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick (S) (R)4.00Low Pay Britain: The Truth about Your Job – Dispatches (S) (R)4.30The £100k Drop (S) (R)5.25Coach Trip: Road to Ibiza (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00The Secret Life of Kittens (S) (R)6.05The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)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)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S)7.45Pip & Posy (S) (R)8.00The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.45The Wonderful World of Baby Animals (S) (R)8.50Wissper (S) (R)8.55Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.20BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20OUR B&B DREAM (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: MY HUSBAND’S EVIL TWIN (2019) Thriller, starring Rick Cosnett. (S)4.00RICH HOUSE, POOR HOUSE (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 HIGHLAND VET A crofter brings in a lamb that has a suspected broken leg, while Shondie turns dentist when an eight-year-old West Highland terrier makes a nervous appearance at the practice. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00ESCAPE TO THE FARM WITH KATE HUMBLE New series. Return of the documentary following life at the presenter’s farm in Monmouthshire, where she has been growing produce and breeding livestock for the past 10 years. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.0010 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 DAYS Cherry Healey and the team come to the assistance of pub and party-loving Nick, and security guard Michelle, whose drab clothes are a far cry from her fun, fashion-loving past. (S)10PM10.00CELEBRITIES: WHAT’S HAPPENED TO YOUR FACE? Part one of two. Documentary taking a look at famous names who may have had cosmetic surgery. This first edition focuses on music mogul Simon Cowell and Queen of Pop Madonna. (S)11PM11.05It’s Your Fault I’m Fat (S) (R)12.05Here Come the Gypsies! (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Friends (S) (R)3.35Friends (S) (R)4.00Cruising with Jane McDonald (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.15ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R); Weather11.50IMPOSSIBLE (R)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWA (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00BUILDING IRELAND (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show.5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00HOME RESCUE Redecorating the Tullamore home of a mother and daughter. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Kush faces the music at his plea hearing. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Tommy and Sash grow close. (S)8.30HIGH ROAD, LOW ROAD George McMahon and Nyree Yergainharsian go on a mystery break. (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports presented by Miriam O’ Callaghan and Fran McNulty. (S)10PM10.15FINDING ALICE Meeting George leaves Alice shaken, and the police continue to look for an unidentified witness captured on the CCTV of Harry’s fall. Drama, starring Keeley Hawes. (S)11PM11.10A Suitable Boy (S)12.25Silent Witness (S) (R)1.25Call the Midwife (S) (R)2.25Prime Time (S) (R)3.00Telly Bingo (R)3.10Dr Phil (S)3.55Doctors (S) (R)4.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)7.00Hey Duggee (S) (R)7.15Hey Duggee (S) (R)7.20Brewster the Rooster (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Millie Inbetween (S) (R)8.104 O’Clock Club (S) (R)8.45Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.10Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures (S) (R)9.25Swashbuckle (S) (R)9.45Ferne and Rory’s Vet Tales (S) (R)10.00Moon and Me (R)10.25Peppa Pig (R)10.35Peppa Pig (R)10.50Wild Kids (S) (R)11.05Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.10Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.20Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.25Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.35Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.45Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)12.00Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.10Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.25The Travels of the Young Marco Polo (S) (R)12.55Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)1.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.25Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.35Wild Kratts (R)2.00The Next Step (S) (R)2.25The Next Step (S) (R)2.50The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)3.25The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)3.55Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)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 BURREN: HEART OF STONE Part one of two. Brendan Gleeson narrates a documentary tracing the genetic story of the Irish people, asking if prehistoric farmers irreversibly altered the landscape. (S) (R)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS: THE STREET Kevin McCloud follows a young couple building their house using an untested flatpack system and a family using the build as an opportunity to upsize to a bigger home. (S)9PM9.00SEMI-DETACHED Stuart facing his fears when Willie needs a kidney. Last in the series. (S)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND Gaelic footballer Luke from Dublin meets student and camogie star Shona, and wildlife photographer John is set up with social care worker Shirley. (S)10PM10.30DERRY GIRLS The Quinns play host to a house guest from Ukraine. (S) (R)11PM11.00Other Voices (S)12.00Chicago PD (S) (R)12.50NCIS (S) (R)1.40EuroNews6AM 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) (R)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 tries to cover. (S)7.30RED ROCK Liam is desperate to prove that Rachel is lying. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Bob gets an unexpected apology. (S)9PM9.00DARKLANDS Damien’s chances of competing in his big fight are in jeopardy. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Matt Cooper and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00PENANCE Psychological drama, starring Julie Graham. (S) (R)12.00DOCTOR DEATH: HAROLD SHIPMAN (R)1.00GOOD BEHAVIOUR (R)1.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.00Cúla4 Ar Scoil10.30Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (S) (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (S) (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.05IS EOLAÍ MÉ5.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35HOLLYWOOD IN ÉIRINN (S) (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Michel agrees to escort Lorelai to Lane and Zack’s wedding, but is later given front-row tickets for a Celine Dion concert and pulls out at the last minute. Lauren Graham stars. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30GO DOMHAIN SAN FHUIL Part two of two. John and Colm O’Brien talk about the challenges of fishing.8PM8.00TURAS BÓTHAIR TURAS BÓTHAIR8.30ROS NA RÚN Pádraig helps Bobbi Lee.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 80S Clips from 1986. (S) (R)9.30LAOCHRA GAEL The story of Bernard Flynn who, despite being small from the day he was born, was at the centre of the Meath football revival under Seán Boylan.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL Cameras follow a group of Moroccan minors.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN Pádraig helps Bobbi Lee. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24