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Today's TV Thursday 27 May

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What Are We Feeding Our Kids? BBC 2, 9pm. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether ultra-processed food could be causing obesity in children, as he undergoes a gruelling self-experiment that even shocks the scientists 
What Are We Feeding Our Kids? BBC 2, 9pm. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether ultra-processed food could be causing obesity in children, as he undergoes a gruelling self-experiment that even shocks the scientists  What Are We Feeding Our Kids? BBC 2, 9pm. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether ultra-processed food could be causing obesity in children, as he undergoes a gruelling self-experiment that even shocks the scientists 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)11.00FRAUD SQUAD: THE HUNT (S) (R)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Teams scour the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells for bargains. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Valerie’s team appreciation gift exchange leads to some big decisions. (S)2.15UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson searches for an equestrian property in the Scottish Borders. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Arit Anderson and Harry and David Rich transform a garden in Bath. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Raj Bisram and Paul Martin visit Dorset, Devon and Somerset. (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 Presented by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Mila worries about protecting Kioni as Kathy orders Bobby to look after her. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN Multimillionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani and Sara Davies consider investing in vitamin-infused coffee and portable children’s suction mats. (S)9PM9.00THE ROAD TO PARTITION Part one of two. Documentary exploring the political brinkmanship and bitter communal violence that led to the partition of Ireland. (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)12.25Newscast (S)12.55A Question of Sport (S) (R)1.25BBC News (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15Garden Rescue (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Dragons’ Den (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Letterbox (S) (R)1.30Make Me a Dealer (S) (R)2.15Great British Menu (S) (R)2.45Great British Menu (S) (R)3.15SPRINGWATCH 2021 (S) (R)4.15WILD UK (S) (R)4.45EGGHEADS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Andrea McLean, Adil Ray, Rita Simons and Phil Wang test their general knowledge skills in triviabased games. (S) (R)6.30GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo is in London, where he tracks the River Thames from east to west. Starting in Dagenham, he ends up at the iconic Battersea Power Station. (S)7PM7.00BRITAIN’S BIGGEST DIG How Birmingham’s Victorian working class residents made their home city one of the most important industrial centres on the planet. (S) (R)8PM8.00SPRINGWATCH 2021 Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan bring the latest dramas from the live nest cameras in Norfolk, and Iolo Williams heads to Loch Fleet on Scotland’s east coast. (S)9PM9.00WHAT ARE WE FEEDING OUR KIDS? Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether ultra-processed food could be causing obesity in children, as he undergoes a gruelling self-experiment that even shocks the scientists. (S)10PM10.00MOCK THE WEEK With Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Robin Morgan and Ahir Shah. (S)10.30MANDY DJ Iain Lee finds out how Mandy became trapped in a coffin. (S) (R)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.30Gods of Snooker (S)12.30Sign Zone: Makeup: A Glamorous History (S) (R)1.30Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee (S) (R)2.30Sign Zone: Rick Stein’s Cornwall (S) (R)3.00This 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. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE MEN 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 and his dealers are in Manchester, where the visitors include a five-year-old girl who holds her own against Simon Schneider. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A family of five from Bath compete. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Tricia, Jonathan, Katie and Will take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Kim is terrified. (S)7.30KEEP, CHUCK OR CLEAN? THE BIG CLEAROUT – TONIGHT Angellica Bell investigates de-cluttering. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Leyla and Andrea are worried. (S)8.30UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)9PM9.00UP CLOSE: AN ISLAND’S SHAME The investigative series takes a closer look at the human cost behind the mother and baby homes scandal. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Members of the clergy share more of their experiences of the Troubles. (S)11PM11.15Long Lost Family: What Happened Next (S)12.10Lough Foyle 12.30Shop: Ideal World 3.00FYI Extra 3.15Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! 4.05ITV Nightscree 5.05Tipping Point (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)3.00THE ANSWER TRAP (S)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30BEAT THE CHEF (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart and Lisa try to find a new town anthem for Springfield. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Cher tries to convince Mercedes to take a pregnancy test. Diane finds herself feeling overwhelmed with her due date fast approaching. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Phil Spencer catches up with three house-hunters with two very different needs, but one shared goal, in Brighton and east London respectively. (S)9PM9.00BEFORE WE DIE New series. When her married lover goes missing in mysterious circumstances, DI Hannah Laing persuades colleagues to launch an urgent manhunt. Crime thriller, starring Lesley Sharp. The whole series will be available to stream or download for free on All 4 following the transmission of the first episode. (S)10PM10.00JOHNNY VEGAS: CARRY ON GLAMPING After two gruelling years during which Johnny has seen his plans for his glampsite hit by every problem imaginable, he is finally ready for the grand unveiling. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.05999: On the Front Line (S)12.10The Simpsons (S) (R)12.35The Simpsons (S) (R)1.00FILM: Little Men (2016) Drama, starring Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Ehle. (S)2.25We Are Lady Parts (S) (R)2.55The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)3.55Wife Swap USA (S) (R)4.40The Great Garden Revolution (S) (R)5.35Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (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) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip & Posy (S) (R)8.00Milo (S)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)11.15ROOM TO IMPROVE (S)12.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.25GEORGE CLARKE’S BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20FILM: A NEIGHBOUR’S OBSESSION (2017) Thriller, starring Michael Welch. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (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 Carol catches up with projects she started at the beginning of the season, including a progress report on the new cut flower garden. Last in the series. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00KEW GARDENS: A YEAR IN BLOOM The staff have plenty of watering to do, along with the regular weeding and maintenance, as Kew Gardens is enduring a summer drought. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ESCAPE TO THE FARM WITH KATE HUMBLE The presenter is looking forward to warmer days and celebrates by kayaking down the River Wye with her friend and expert Graham Symmonds. (S)10PM10.00CHRONIC PAIN: HOW TO LIVE WITH IT Cameras follow three people who face daily chronic pain as they undergo new treatments they have never tried before. (S)11PM11.05A&E After Dark (S) (R)12.05Extreme Nightmare Tenants (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (S) (R)4.00Eight Days That Made Rome (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Wildlife SOS5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.45TODAY (S) (R)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45AMERICAN ICONS1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Roo learns a martial has dropped out of the surf competition. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS confronts Hendrix. (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00HOME OF THE YEAR (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 Ella McSweeney and Richard Curran examine rural relocation. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Mila worries about protecting Kioni as Kathy orders Bobby to look after her. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Heather is devastated when she overhears Renee quizzing Ellie. (S)8.30THE BIG DIY CHALLENGE PJ Gallagher meets an upcycling expert making a hot tub out of bins. (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)10PM10.15THE SISTER Nathan discovers his loved ones are under threat. As the secrets of the past threaten to come to light, a surprising connection between past and present is revealed. (S)11PM11.10Last Tango in Halifax (S)12.15Silent Witness (S) (R)1.15The Secrets She Keeps (S) (R)2.10Prime Time (S) (R)2.45Telly Bingo (R)2.55Dr Phil (S) (R)3.40Doctors (S) (R)4.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S) (R)6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Let’s Draw with Tina (S) (R)7.10Fireman Sam (R)7.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Hardball (R)8.104 O’Clock Club (S) (R)8.45Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.10Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures (S) (R)9.25Mr Nursery (S) (R)9.45My World Kitchen (S) (R)9.55Moon and Me (R)10.20Peppa Pig (R)10.35Sarah & Duck (S) (R)10.40Sarah & Duck (S) (R)10.50Katie Morag (S) (R)11.05Remy & Boo11.15Remy & Boo11.30Punky (R)11.35Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.45Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)12.00Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood12.25Nina and the Neurons Go Inventing (S) (R)12.40Nina and the Neurons Go Inventing (S) (R)1.00Dragons: Riders of Berk (S) (R)1.25Shane the Chef (R)1.35Shane the Chef (R)1.50Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (S) (R)2.15Holly Hobbie (S)2.40Deadly Mission Madagascar (S) (R)3.15The Dumping Ground (S)3.45Jamie Johnson (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)7PM7.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud reveals the winner of the most prestigious prize for residential architecture, the Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year 2017. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Monica Galetti and Giles Coren visit Schloss Elmau, a hotel deep in the Bavarian Alps, where they attend a meditation session and attend a performance by worldrenowned musicians. (S)9PM9.20FATHER TED Cheating in the football match backfires on Ted. (S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND The final episode of the series offers a romantic reverie from pre-pandemic times, revisiting memorable moments from the First Dates restaurant. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.30THE HANDMAID’S TALE June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira. (S)11PM11.30Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions (S)12.00Chicago PD (S) (R)12.50Vikings (S) (R)1.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (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 Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Kim is terrified. (S)7.30RED ROCK Brian makes one last attempt to escape conviction. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Leyla and Andrea are worried. (S)9PM9.00INTRUDER Sam struggles over what to do about Angela, while Bailey makes a breakthrough. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Matt Cooper and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00TOO CLOSE (S) (R)12.00INSIDE BELMARSH PRISON WITH ROSS KEMP (R)1.00WILL (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 (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S)2.05Weakest Link (S)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35SÚILE LONDAIN (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Emily and Richard throw a party for Rory and perform a song dedicated to her. Lorelai and Christopher are pleased to discover they can remain friends after their separation. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ Máirtín Tom Sheáinín chats to Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh from Co Donegal.8PM8.00BLIAIN IN ÁRAINN MHÓR Life on the island across the seasons. (R)8.30ROS NA RÚN Colm is worried sick about Charlie and the baby.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 60IDÍ The events of 1960. (R)9.30HECTOR Ó SIBERIA GO SAIGON Hector Ó hEochagáin begins his new journey in the Siberian town of Tomsk with ice swimmers and sleigh dogs in minus 30 degrees cold. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL Tran To Nga landmark trial against Agent Orange.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35ROS NA RÚN Colm is worried sick about Charlie and the baby. (R)12.05MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)1.00DÁIL ÉIREANN1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24