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Today's TV Thursday 6 May

TV Guide

Ian Wright: Home Truths, 9pm BBC 1. The footballer-turned-broadcaster investigates what effect growing up in a psychologically abusive and violent home has on children in the UK 
Ian Wright: Home Truths, 9pm BBC 1. The footballer-turned-broadcaster investigates what effect growing up in a psychologically abusive and violent home has on children in the UK  Ian Wright: Home Truths, 9pm BBC 1. The footballer-turned-broadcaster investigates what effect growing up in a psychologically abusive and violent home has on children in the UK 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)11.00DOM DIGS IN (S)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The antiques hunting series visits Southwell Racecourse in Nottinghamshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS A surprise awaits Valerie as she follows her next lead. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Quiz, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson helps a couple find a home on the Isle of Arran. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING Pine kitchen units, life jackets and a pair of dining4.30THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team tackle a vintage horseracing game. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Presented by Alexander Armstrong, with Richard Osman. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live magazine show. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Karen’s fears get the better of her. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN A plucky entrepreneur has lofty ambitions for his genetically personalised meal shakes, while a married couple hope to expand their alcoholic gift box business. (S)9PM9.00IAN WRIGHT: HOME TRUTHS The footballer-turned-broadcaster investigates what effect growing up in a psychologically abusive and violent home has on children in the UK. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45THE VIEW Mark Carruthers reviews the week’s political news, inviting comment and analysis from Stormont and Westminster. (S)11PM11.25Question Time (S)12.25Royal Wedding: A Day to Remember (S) (R)1.25BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Dom Digs In (S) (R)7.15Money for Nothing (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Getting the Builders In (S) (R)2.30800 Words (S) (R)3.15NATURE’S MICROWORLDS (S) (R)3.45GREAT BARRIER REEF Creatures that travel thousands of miles to visit the reef. (S) (R)4.45EGGHEADS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Samira Ahmed, Dom Joly, Angela Rippon and John Robins test their general knowledge skills ahead of Friday’s all-important final. (S) (R)6.30GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo heads for the Hertfordshire village of Perry Green to learn about Henry Moore became one of the defining artists of British modernism. (S)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S LONG WEEKENDS The chef takes a culinary break in Bordeaux, where he helps judge a local wine contest and hires a 2CV for an excursion to the coast – abundant with mussels and oysters. (S) (R)8PM8.00GREAT BRITISH MENU The remaining chefs compete with dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. It remains to be seen who will impress veteran judge Tom Aikens. Andi Oliver hosts. (S)9PM9.00SAVED BY A STRANGER A public health worker wants to thank a volunteer during his darkest hour, and a Belfast dad searches for a rehabilitation nurse who helped him after being shot. (S)10PM10.00MOCK THE WEEK With Tom Allen, Maff Brown, Ria Lina, Ed Byrne and Rhys James. (S) (R)10.30MANDY A mysterious Russian man comes to stay with Mandy. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30FILM: Up in the Air (2009) Comedy drama, starring George Clooney. (S)1.15Sign Zone: All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee (S) (R)3.15Sign Zone: Rick Stein’s Cornwall (S) (R)3.45This 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 WOMENThe 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 the dealers arrive in Staffordshire, where items include a large stash of gold, a pigeon trophy, and some Beatles autographs. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of workmates answer Top 10 list questions. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Jackie, Tommy, Craig and Victoria take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Lydia is arrested. (S)7.30CHEATS, FIDDLES AND SCAMS: PROTECTING YOUR MONEY? TONIGHT Part one of two. Adnan Sarwar investigates fraud during the pandemic. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Mandy accuses Nicola. (S)8.30BRITAIN’S BRIGHTEST CELEBRITY FAMILY Two families battle to secure a place in the final. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS More contestants take on Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis hoping to win big money. Bradley Walsh hosts. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FRONTLINE Medical staff, teachers and others describe the impact of the Troubles. (S)11PM11.15Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook (S)11.45Beat the Chasers (S) (R)12.40Shop: Ideal World 3.00FYI Extra 3.15Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! (S) (R)4.05ITV Nightscreen 5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.35Everybody 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) (R)11.30Couples Come Dine with Me (S)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN: ROAD TRIP (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30BEAT THE CHEF (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer turns to improvisational comedy to gain confidence. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Summer takes drastic measures to stop Warren seeing his children, and Luke’s mum Sue makes it clear that she thinks Mandy is a more suitable match for her son than Cindy. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOUSE Venessa and son Jacob try to assess whether there is a bond between them and beagle Zoe. Meanwhile, married couple Dexter and Aaron seek a fluffy, chunky dog. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Sarah still leads the race to win Greg Davies’s stupendous skull-trophy, but chasing pack members Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack and Mike Wozniak are closing in. (S)10PM10.00FRANK OF IRELAND Frank and Doofus write songs for an am-dram production. (S)10.30NAKED ATTRACTION Seventy-fiveyear-old naturist Ian from North Yorkshire – the show’s oldest ever picker – and 30-year-old waitress Kerry from Aberdeen come in search of their perfect partners. (S) (R)11PM11.35First Dates Hotel (S) (R)12.35Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.25Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure (S) (R)1.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.50The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)3.40Baby Surgeons: Delivering Miracles (S) (R)4.30The £100k Drop (S) (R)5.25Coach Trip: Road to Ibiza (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (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)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip & Posy (S) (R)8.00The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Floogals (S) (R)8.55Wissper (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Sunny 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)12.20CLASSIC HOUSE DOCTOR (S) (R)12.45CLASSIC HOUSE DOCTOR (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: FLOWER SHOP MYSTERY: SNIPPED IN THE BUD (2016) Mystery sequel, starring Brooke Shields. (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)7PM7.00GARDENING WITH CAROL KLEIN At Glebe Cottage in Devon, Carol Klein shows viewers how to grow some of the nation’s favourite soft fruit, including raspberries and blackcurrants. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00ESCAPE TO THE FARM WITH KATE HUMBLE Almost a decade after planting 1,000 trees around her Monmouthshire farm, Kate Humble attempts to thin the young trees, with the aid of a powerful Ardennes horse. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE ABDUCTION OF MILLY DOWLER This true crime documentary about the case of Milly Dowler looks in new detail at the role of the media, and the police investigation into her disappearance. (S)10PM10.30WHITE HOUSE FARM MURDERS: THE NEW EVIDENCE Examining the case of Jeremy Bamber, who was convicted of murdering both of his parents, his sister and her six-year-old twin sons at the family farmhouse in Essex in August 1985. (S) (R)11PM11.30A&E After Dark (S) (R)12.30Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Friends (S) (R)3.35Friends (S) (R)4.00The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (S) (R)4.45Nick’s Quest (S) (R)5.10Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.45TODAY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Mia and Ari reminisce about their lost child. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00DESPERATE HOUSES (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00OPEN FOR BUSINESS The impact of Covid-19 on sport and tourism. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Karen’s fears get the better of her. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Alex discovers the truth about James. (S)8.30THE BIG DIY CHALLENGE New series. DIY enthusiasts take on projects for the chance to win 10,000 euros. (S)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 Nicola blurts out that Alice is hoping to try for Harry’s baby using the sperm that he mysteriously stored before he died. Drama, starring Keeley Hawes. (S)11PM11.10Last Tango in Halifax (S)12.15Silent Witness (S) (R)1.15Call the Midwife (S) (R)2.15Prime Time (S) (R)2.50Telly Bingo (R)3.00Dr Phil (S) (R)3.45Doctors (S) (R)4.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)7.15Hey Duggee (S) (R)7.20Brewster the Rooster (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Gamer Mode (S) (R)8.104 O’Clock Club (S) (R)8.45Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.10Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures (S) (R)9.25Swashbuckle (R)9.45Ferne and Rory’s Vet Tales (S) (R)10.00Moon and Me (R)10.25Peppa Pig (R)10.30Peppa Pig (R)10.35Danger Mouse (R)10.50Katie Morag (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)12.25Nina and the Neurons: In the Lab (R)12.40Nina and the Neurons: In the Lab (S) (R)1.00Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)1.25Wild Kratts (R)1.50The Next Step (S) (R)2.15The Next Step (S) (R)2.40Horrible Histories (S)3.15The Dumping Ground (S)3.50First Day (S)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)7PM7.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud visits homes up for the 2017 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year, beginning with five properties which draw on local materials. (S) (R)8PM8.00AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Giles Coren and Monica Galetti join the staff working in some of the most extraordinary hotels around the world, beginning with Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Dougal and Ted bump into actor Richard Wilson. (S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND French Canadian comedian Camelia is set up with an elusive date, and bikini model Jodi from Dublin meets confident entrepreneur Ronan. (S)10PM10.30THE HANDMAID’S TALE New series. June and the fugitive Handsmaids find refuge on a farm. Back in Gilead, an imprisoned Lawrence tries to avoid a death sentence. (S)11PM11.35Other Voices (S)12.35Chicago PD (S) (R)1.25Wuthering Heights (S)2.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News 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 (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Lydia is arrested. (S)7.30RED ROCK Bridget encounters Joe Fallon’s dark side. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Mandy accuses Nicola. (S)9PM9.00BEAT THE CHASERS Contestants from across the UK take on a team of five Chasers.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Matt Cooper and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Capturing the annual event in Ireland where thousands of people gather to walk or run during the night. (R)12.00BLOOD STRANGERS (R)1.30GOOD BEHAVIOUR (R)2.25CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (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 (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.05IS EOLAÍ MÉ (R)5.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35HOLLYWOOD IN ÉIRINN (S) (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Rory discovers Lorelai has married Christopher. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ Máirtín Mac Innreachtaigh is the guest. (S)8PM8.00TURAS BÓTHAIR Muiris and Gabrial in Kerry talk drag queens. (S)8.30ROS NA RÚN Sally’s fussing reaches new heights.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 90IDÍ Events from 1998. (S) (R)9.30SAOL AN MHADRA BHÁIN Part one of two. The stories of men, women and children whose lives have been dramatically changed and improved by their newly established partnerships with their working dogs. (S) (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL What drives people all over the world to hunt animals.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35ROS NA RÚN Sally’s fussing reaches new heights. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00DÁIL ÉIREANN1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24