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Today's TV Saturday 8 May

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Today's TV Saturday 8 May
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)10.00SATURDAY KITCHEN LIVE Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Danilo Cortellini and Rukmini Iyer plus special guest Nish Kumar. (S)11.30NADIYA’S BRITISH FOOD ADVENTURE Nadiya Hussain samples what London has to offer, heading to an indoor urban farm in an industrial estate that uses hydroponics and aquaponics to rear fish and grow vegetables. (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS Dan Walker looks ahead to the weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City v Chelsea. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15ELECTIONS 2021 Huw Edwards and Kirsty Wark present the latest news on yesterday’s elections, with reports from BBC correspondents at all the key counts. (S)6.00BBC NEWS (S)6.15BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.30CELEBRITY MASTERMIND John Humphrys invites Kate Thornton, Nancy Lam, Dominic Skinner and Katy Wix to take to the black chair in the specialist and general knowledge quiz. Last in the series. (S)7PM7.00THE HIT LIST A married couple from Kent, a father and son from Luton and two flatmates from Manchester must name as many hit songs and artists as possible, with a £10,000 jackpot up for grabs. (S)7.45I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE Louise Redknapp joins the regular celebrity advisers. (S)8PM8.35ELECTIONS 2021 UPDATE The latest developments. (S)8.40CASUALTY Lev is unwilling to return to the hospital since being outed by Faith, and puts himself on the line to help a motocross rider with cancer, who is in desperate need of a big win. (S)9PM9.20CASUALTY Jade returns to the bar where her drink was spiked, hoping to catch someone in the act. She persuades Robyn to act as bait, but her need for revenge gets out of hand. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.20MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Chelsea at Etihad Stadium and Liverpool v Southampton at Anfield. (S)11PM11.35MOTD Top 10 Centre Halves (S)12.05FILM: City of Tiny Lights (2016) London-set crime thriller, starring Riz Ahmed. (S)1.50Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.20The Dog Ate My Homework (S) (R)6.50The Dengineers (S) (R)7.20Blue Peter (S) (R) < 7.50Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole (S) (R)8.20Being Muslim (S) (R)9.00Socrates: Genius of the Ancient World (S) (R)10.00Natural World: Pygmy Hippo – A Very Secret Life (S) (R)11.00New Zealand: Earth’s Mythical Islands (S) (R)12.00Great British Menu (S) (R)1.00Great British Menu (S) (R)2.00LIVE CHALLENGE CUP RUGBY LEAGUE Hull FC v Wigan Warriors (Kick-off 2.30pm). Mark Chapman presents all the action from the quarter-final at Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds. (S)4.30FINAL SCORE (S)5.10LIVE CHALLENGE CUP RUGBY LEAGUE Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils (Kick-off 5.00pm). Mark Chapman presents all the action from the quarter-final at Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds. (S)7PM7.30HOME GROUND Gavin Andrews travels to a hemp farm in Markethill, Co Armagh. (S) (R)8PM8:00TOP OF THE POPS: THE STORY OF 1987 Some of 1987’s biggest music stars look back on the year, including Terence Trent D’Arby, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Rick Astley, Kim Appleby, Andy Bell and Carol Decker. (S) (R)9PM9:00THE BLAME GAME Highlights edition of the hit comedy panel show. Last in the series. (S) (R)9:30MUHAMMAD ALI: A LIFE IN TEN PICTURES Ten photographs that reveal more about the defining moments in the boxer’s life and career, featuring interviews with those who knew him best. (S)10PM10.30FILM: WHEN WE WERE KINGS (1996) Leon Gast’s Oscar-winning documentary charting ageing challenger Muhammad Ali’s epic battle with champion George Foreman in 1974 for the World Heavyweight title. (S)11PM11.55Freddie Mercury: A Life in Ten Pictures (S) (R)2.15This Is BBC Two (S)12.55Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin (S)1.05FILM: The Fits (2015) Drama, starring Royalty Hightower. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dino Dana (S) (R)6.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.20Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.25Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.35Robozuna (S) (R)7.00Dare Master (S) (R)7.05Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.10Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.20Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.35Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.45Ben 10 (S) (R)8.00NinjaGo: Prime Empire (S) (R)8.10NinjaGo: Prime Empire (S) (R)8.25ITV NEWS (S)8.30MARTIN & ROMAN’S WEEKEND BEST! (S)9.25JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING (S)11.35AINSLEY’S FOOD WE LOVE (S)12.35JAMES MARTIN’S GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE James meets food critic and broadcaster Grace Dent in Birmingham. (S) (R)1.35ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.45MIDSOMER MURDERS A nun is found strangled. (S) (R)3.40YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED! GOES SAVAGE! Comical clips, narrated by Harry Hill. (S)4.40TIPPING POINT Game show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.40THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.30ITV NEWS; Weather (S)6.45UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)7PM7.00IN FOR A PENNY Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Chester. (S)7.30ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW – CELEBRITY SPECIAL The comedian hosts an all-star version of Bullseye, with David Seaman, Angela Griffin and Chris Kamara answering the questions and their professional partners throwing the darts. (S)8PM8.30GAME OF TALENTS Vernon Kay hosts the game show, with two contestants pairing up with Jonathan Ross and Katherine Ryan to try to uncover the secret talents of mystery performers. (S)9PM9.35THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW The host is joined by Ian McKellen, Darcey Bussell and Romesh Ranganathan, plus singer Rag’n’Bone Man chats and performs in the studio. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.55FILM: FAST & FURIOUS 8 (2017) Street racing criminal Dominic Toretto is recruited by a terrorist, setting him at odds with his old gang. Action adventure sequel, with Vin Diesel and Charlize Theron. (S)11PM1.15Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Britain’s Brightest Family (S) (R)3.40ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.25Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.20Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.50The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)9.15The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)9.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.30The Simpsons (S) (R)11.00The Simpsons (S)11.25The Simpsons (S) (R)11.55The Simpsons (S) (R)12.25The Simpsons (S) (R)12.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.50Work on the Wild Side (S)2.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)4.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)5.00JOHNNY VEGAS: CARRY ON GLAMPING (S) (R)6.10CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)6.30FORMULA 1 SPANISH GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS (S)7PM8PM8.00THE GREAT GARDEN REVOLUTION The experts focus on wild gardens that celebrate nature, and visit a family looking for an outside space that goes with their view of the Saddleworth countryside. (S)9PM9.00FILM: DEN OF THIEVES (2018) The Los Angeles county sheriffs’ department hunts a gang of criminals plotting an audacious bank heist. Crime drama, starring Gerard Butler and Jordan Bridges. (S)10PM11PM11.40FILM: Snow White & the Huntsman (2012) Fantasy adventure, with Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth. (S)1.45Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.35Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.30Hollyoaks (S) (R)5.30Coach Trip: Road to Tenerife (S) (R)5.55Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mofy (S) (R)6.05Mya Go (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Bob the Builder (S) (R)6.35Noddy in Toyland (S) (R)6.45Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.20Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.35Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.45Butterbean’s Cafe (S) (R)9.00Brave Bunnies (S)9.15Little Princess (S) (R)9.25The World According to Grandpa (S)9.35Floogals (S) (R)9.50Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)10.05SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.25THE LOUD HOUSE (S) (R)10.35ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.50FRIENDS (S) (R)10.50FRIENDS (S) (R)12.20FRIENDS (S) (R)12.50FRIENDS (S) (R)1.15FRIENDS (S) (R)1.45LIVE GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP RUGBY UNION Northampton Saints v Gloucester (Kick-off 2.00pm). (S)4.00BUILDING THE BILLION DOLLAR CRUISE SHIP (S) (R)5.555 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.00SECRET SCOTLAND WITH SUSAN CALMAN (S) (R)7PM7.00OUR YORKSHIRE FARM The Owens help Swaledale Mountain Rescue conduct an essential training exercise to improve their lifesaving, searching and dog-tracking skills on their 2,000-acre hill farm. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOTELS A look at the planet’s most iconic hotels, beginning with the Bellagio, one of the jewels in Las Vegas’s crown. (S)9PM9.00KATHARINE: THE COMPASSIONATE DUCHESS A look at the life of the Duchess of Kent, revealing how she has successfully done things her own way, while remaining an exemplary ambassador for the royal family. (S)10PM10.00ABBA: IN THEIR OWN WORDS A celebration of the Swedish group, featuring original interviews, rare archive footage and music, re-telling the story of one of the most successful pop groups of all time. (S) (R)11PM12.25Cher: Secrets of Her Biggest Hits (S) (R)1.15The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.15Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts (S) (R)4.05Cornwall’s Most Scenic Railway Journey (S) (R)4.55Nick’s Quest (S) (R)5.15Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.50Peppa Pig (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.50TELESHOPPING8.00NATIONWIDE9.30FAIR CITY (S); Weather11.00NATIONWIDE (R)11.30HOLD THE SUNSET (S) (R); Weather12.05FATHER BROWN (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.10THE BIG DIY CHALLENGE (R)2.45KEYS TO MY LIFE (S) (R)3.15GIVE UP YER AUL SINS (S) (R)3.30FILM: FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE (1978) Second World War adventure sequel, starring Harrison Ford. (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: A MONSTER VACATION (2018) Premiere. Animated sequel, featuring the voice of Adam Sandler. (S); Lotto7PM8PM8.30HOME ADVANTAGE Quiz hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli in which one player of a team is present in the studio while their families at home are called upon at key moments. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.45FILM: MAZE (2017) Drama inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from the Maze. Starring Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. (S); Weather10PM11PM11.35FILM: Trumbo (2015) Biopic of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, starring Bryan Cranston.1.50Criminal Minds (R)2.40Criminal Minds (R)3.20Sanditon (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.05Molang (R)7.10Molang (R)7.15Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)7.25Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!7.40Bing (R)7.45Danger Mouse (R)8.00The Bagel and Becky Show (R)8.10The Bagel and Becky Show (R)8.20The Travels of the Young Marco Polo (S) (R)8.25Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)8.50Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)9.15Mustangs FC (R)9.45The Dumping Ground (S) (R)10.20Leonardo (S)10.50Leonardo (S)10.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)11.25Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)11.55news2day Weekly (S)12.15HOME AND AWAY After another medical incident, Christian ends up in a brawl with Lewis. (S) (R)12.45HOME AND AWAY Dean brings Mackenzie to her scheduled abortion. (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE2.15THE ROAD TO UEFA EURO 2020 (S)2.45HART OF DIXIE New series. Zoe fights to win Wade back. (S)3.40HART OF DIXIE Zoe does her best to focus on work instead of Wade. (S)4.30HART OF DIXIE New series. Zoe fights to win Wade back. (S)5.00SATURDAY GAA LIVE Limerick v Tipperary (Throw-in 5.30pm). Joanne Cantwell presents coverage of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A fixture at LIT Gaelic Grounds. (S)7PM7.30GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo embarks on a Greek odyssey from the Athens port of Piraeus, north to the city of Thessaloniki, exploring the Acropolis and sampling moussaka and baklava. (S)8PM8.40PROJECT NAZI The creation of a Nazi form of art and culture, instigated by Hitler to change the way German people thought and felt by controlling over every image and message they received. (S)9PM9.45FILM: GAME NIGHT (2018) A group of friends become entangled in a mystery when the brother of one of them is seemingly kidnapped by gangsters. Black comedy, starring Jason Bateman. (S)10PM11PM11.35First Dates Ireland (S) (R)12.35FILM: The Witness (2018) Drama, starring Padraic Delaney. In English and Serbo- Croatian. (S)2.40Mr Mercedes (R)3.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cash Trapped (R)7.00Cash Trapped (R)8.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)9.00Ireland AM (S)11.55Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy (R)12.25Inside Red Arrows (R)1.25UEFA Champions League Weekly (R)2.00Vet School (R)3.00WHAT WOULD YOUR KID DO? (R)4.00BEAT THE CHASERS (S) (R)5.00RED ROCK (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00BRITAIN’S BRIGHTEST CELEBRITY FAMILY Two families battle to secure a place in the final.6.30TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS With Joe Lycett, Melody Thornton and Henry Blofeld.7PM7.30IN FOR A PENNY Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public.8PM8.00GAME OF TALENTS Game show, hosted by Vernon Kay. (S)9PM9.00CATCHPHRASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL With Emily Atack, Brenda Edwards and Martin Kemp. (S)10PM10.00THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW (R)10.40WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?11PM11.40DARKNESS INTO LIGHT (R)12.40PIERS MORGAN’S LIFE STORIES (R)1.40THE BEST OF IRELAND AM3.10CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg8.00Cúla 410.00Ripple Effect10.30Creators of Tomorrow11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)12.55Laochra Gael (S) (R)1.27An Aimsir Láithreach1.30GAA BEO Westmeath v Galway (Throw-in 2.00pm). Coverage of the Division 1A, Round 1 clash at Parnell Park. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill with commentary from Brian Tyers.6.05SURVIVOR: EDGE OF EXTINCTION The first castaway is stranded all alone, while first-time players bond together in an attempt to get a returnee out of the game. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15RUGBAÍ BEO Connacht v Leinster (Kick-off 7.35pm). Coverage of the Rainbow Cup fixture, which takes place at The Sportsground. Commentary from Garry Mac Donncha and Eamonn Molloy.8PM9PM9.50AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.53VIVA CEOL TIRE Country music videos filmed on location in Ireland. Featuring Ciaran Rosney, Michael English, Philomena Begley, Nathan Carter, Gerry Guthrie and Derek Ryan. (S) (R)10PM10.25FILM: BROTHERS (2009) An ex-convict resolves to take care of his soldier brother’s family after he is seemingly killed in action. Drama, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman. (S)11PM12.20WWOOFÁIL OZ (S) (R)12.50THE SINNER (S) (R)1.45FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24