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Today's TV Friday 23 July

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Today's TV Friday 23 July
Today's TV Friday 23 July Today's TV Friday 23 July

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones host the weekday magazine show featuring a mixture of topical chat and expert advice. (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Developers Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts explore properties about to be auctioned, then talk to the buyers about their plans for the buildings. (S) (R)11.00BBC NEWS (S)11.15BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)11.20OLYMPICS 2020: OPENING CEREMONY Live coverage from Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium where, after a delay of a year due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad will finally be declared open. (S)4.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a couple looking for a home in the Wye Valley. (S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Steven Moore and Angus Ashworth browse the emporiums of north-east England. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Hosted by Alex Jones and Ronan Keating. (S)7.30OLYMPICS 2020: OPENING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS The best moments from Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium where, after a delay of a year due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad were finally declared open. (S)8PM8.35EASTENDERS MTiffany feels neglected as Keegan faces the limelight. (S)9PM9.00DEATH IN PARADISE A veteran rock band reunite on the island to record a new album – only for the lead singer to be electrocuted in the swimming pool while the others are in the studio. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.35FILM: THE LOST BOYS (1987) A teenager discovers his new home town is plagued by a vampire biker gang intent on turning his brother into one of them. Comedy horror, with Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric. (S)11PM12.10Olympics 2020 JJ Chalmers presents as the 2020 Olympic Games finally get under way. (S)4.00Olympics 2020 Dan Walker and Sam Quek present further coverage from Tokyo. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Murder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed? (S) (R)7.30Beechgrove (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: The Great Northern Garden Build (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.00Murder, Mystery and My Family: Case Closed? (S) (R)11.45Island Medics (S) (R)12.15Bargain Hunt (S) (R)12.55Garden Rescue: Top of the Plots (S) (R)1.25Money for Nothing (S)2.25My Unique B&B (S) (R)3.10ALEC GUINNESS: TALKING PICTURES (S) (R)3.50FILM: WHISKY GALORE! (1949) Ealing comedy, starring Basil Radford. (S) (b/w)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Ellie Taylor, Steve Pemberton, Fern Britton and Josh Widdicombe test their general knowledge. (S) (R)6.30ANIMAL PARK A tiger needs a tooth extraction. (S)7PM7.00RHS FLOWER SHOW TATTON PARK Arit Anderson and Adam Frost introduce highlights from the horticultural event in Cheshire, with Rachel de Thame seeing how the floral displays of Fleur de Villes are created. (S)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD Monty Don gives a masterclass on the pruning of fruit at Longmeadow and has advice on maintaining ponds, while Adam Frost travels to Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire. (S)9PM9.00RECLAIMING AMY To mark the 10th anniversary of the death of the singer, Amy Winehouse’s closest family and friends reveal the truth about her and the impact that her loss has had on them. (S)10PM10.00AMY WINEHOUSE AT PORTCHESTER HALL – BBC SESSIONS A showcase of tracks from the singer’s albums Back to Black and Frank. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05Killing Escobar (S) (R)12.35Mayans M.C (S) (R)1.30Mayans M.C (S) (R)2.20Mayans M.C (S) (R)3.10Sign Zone: The Dark Side of Horse Racing – Panorama (S) (R)3.45Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys (S) (R)4.15Weather for the Week Ahead (S)4.20This 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. Including Local Weather. (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)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson is joined by Michael Hogben, Alison Chapman and Mark Stevens in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, where a candlestick phone sparks some interest. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE Quiz, hosted by Warwick Davis. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Kenny, Sinead, Alison and Gifton take part. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); UTV Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE It all becomes clear regarding Ben. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Tyrone gatecrashes Fiz and Phill’s second date. Michael becomes aware of Grace’s feelings for him. Laura attempts to sell Kelly’s story. (S)8PM8.30ENDEAVOUR A protest at a hair salon exposes escalating racial unrest in Oxford, and a murder at an Army base threatens to unveil long-held secrets within the regiment. Postponed from 16th July. (S) (R)9PM10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.05FILM: Die Hard 2 (1990) Action thriller sequel, starring Bruce Willis. (S)1.10Shop: Ideal World 3.00FYI Extra3.15Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! (S) (R)4.05ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.05Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.50Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.15Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.40Frasier (S) (R)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.35The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)11.05The Simpsons (S) (R)11.35The Simpsons (S) (R)12.05Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.10Posh Pawnbrokers (S) (R)1.10A New Life in the Sun (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00MEND IT FOR MONEY (S) (R)5.00COUPLES COME DINE WITH ME (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS An accident at work leaves Homer in a cast. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Scott and Sid realise that they have been told two different stories by Trish. Cher continues to confide in “Jade” about coming second to Mercedes in her dad’s eyes. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00INSIDE CADBURY: CHOCOLATE SECRETS UNWRAPPED Documentary examining one of Britain’s biggest and best-loved chocolate makers as scientists attempt to cut sugar from their Dairy Milk recipe. (S) (R)9PM9.00CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX A rolling cast of famous faces offers sharp, insightful, funny and sometimes emotional critiques of popular and topical TV shows. (S)10PM10.00THE LATEISH SHOW WITH MO GILLIGAN New series. The comedian and actor chews the fat with guests Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Nathalie Emmanuel. Plus, Anne-Marie joins the house band as guest vocalist. (S)11PM11.05Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live (S) (R)12.05FILM: Blockers (2018 Comedy, starring Leslie Mann. (S)1.50The Simpsons (S) (R)2.15The Simpsons (S) (R)2.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.05Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.00Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.55Food Unwrapped (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)7.10Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.20The Adventures of Paddington (S)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Circle Square (S)8.00Milo (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.45Floogals (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)11.50ROOM TO IMPROVE (S)12.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.25BEN FOGLE: NEW LIVES IN THE WILD (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: THE KILLER DOWNSTAIRS (2019) Thriller, starring Cindy Busby. (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)7PM7.00FISHING SCOTLAND’S LOCHS AND RIVERS New series. Fern Britton, Ian Botham, Linford Christie, Les Dennis and Rosemary Shrager embark on a road trip which sees them fishing around Scotland. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00WONDERFUL WALES WITH MICHAEL BALL The singer and broadcaster takes a trip around West Wales, starting his journey above the river Tywi at the majestic Dinefwr castle. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00DRAINING THE THAMES The Thames’ water is drained, revealing new evidence of how the British capital came to be one of the most powerful cities on Earth. (S) (R)10PM10.001999: BRITAIN’S BIGGEST HITS A celebration of the biggest-selling singles of 1999, with contributions from Blur’s Alex James, Steps’ Lee Latchford-Evans and Hannah Spearritt from S Club 7. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.30Cher: The Highs, the Lows & All the Hits (S) (R)1.25The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.25Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (S)4.10My Mum’s Hotter Than Me! (S) (R)5.00Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.25House Doctor (S) (R)5.45Entertainment News on 5 (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING7.05TELESHOPPING7.35TELESHOPPING8.10HOLBY CITY (S) (R)9.15CASUALTY (S) (R)10.15THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S);Weather11.10SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S) (R); Weather12.15SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)1.55NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.55AT YOUR SERVICE (S) (R)3.25MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S) (R)4.30RTÉ NEWS WITH WEATHER4.40SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30NO PLACE LIKE HOME Kathryn Thomas travels to Sligo and Mayo. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Tiffany feels neglected as Keegan faces the limelight. (S)8.30THE ZOO A western lowland gorilla is accepted into the rest of the zoo’s troop. (S) (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)10PM10.15THE GOOD FIGHT Liz is asked to conduct a sensitivity read on a comedian and the entire firm ends up fighting over cancel culture, while FBI agent Madeline Starkey goes after Kurt. (S)11PM11.15Life (S)12.30Klondike (S) (R)1.35Lark Rise to Candleford (S) (R)2.35Prime Time (S) (R)3.10Telly Bingo (R)3.20Dr Phil (R)4.05Doctors (S) (R)4.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Storytime (S) (R)7.10Love Monster (R)7.15Love Monster (R)7.25Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (R)7.50Peppa Pig (R)7.55Tir Na nOg (S) (R)8.10Old Jack’s Boat (S) (R)8.25Waffle the Wonder Dog (S) (R)8.45Bitz & Bob (R)9.00Junior Bake Off (S)10.00Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)10.35Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)10.55Bernard Dunne’s Mythical Heroes (S) (R)11.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)11.25Holly Hobbie (S) (R)11.50Holly Hobbie (S) (R)12.20FILM: ROCK-A-DOODLE (1991) Animated and live-action tale. (S)1.35The Strange Chores (S)1.50The Strange Chores (S)2.00The Strange Chores (S)2.15Horrible Histories: Savage Songs (S) (R)2.50Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)3.15Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)3.40First Day (S) (R)4.10HART OF DIXIE (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Kyle and Levi tell Sheila what has been happening with Mitch and Nelson. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Michelle Ogundehin explore the last group of houses, before revealing the winner of the Riba House of the Year 2018. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Ted struggles with a crush he has for a lady visitor. (S) (R)9.30ANNA GEARY: WHY GIRLS QUIT SPORT Part two of two. Anna meets psychotherapist Joanna Fortune to learn how the lockdowns have affected teenagers disproportionately. (S)10PM10.30CONSPIRACY FILES: THE BILLIONAIRE GLOBAL MASTERMIND? Investigating conspiracy theories surrounding multi-billionaire George Soros and the allegations of his secret plots to overthrow governments and flood countries with migrants. (S) (R)11PM11.30NCIS: New Orleans (S)12.20Chicago PD (S) (R)1.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)1.30Tokyo 2020: Through The Night Jacqui Hurley presents live coverage from Tokyo.3.00EuroNews6AM 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)3.00ELAINE4.00ROBSON GREEN TALES FROM NORTHUMBERLAND (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE It all becomes clear regarding Ben. (S)7.30VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS Tyrone gatecrashes Fiz and Phill’s second date. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Tyrone gatecrashes Fiz and Phill’s second date. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Tyrone gatecrashes Fiz and Phill’s second date. (S)9PM9.00LOVE ISLAND The relationship-based reality show continues with the single people living like celebrities in the villa, all under the watchful gaze of viewers. Laura Whitmore presents. (S)10PM10.05FILM: THE NANNY DIARIES (2007) Comedy, starring Scarlett Johansson.11PM12.15GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)1.15VERA (R)3.10CLOSE 6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.23Cúla 410.55Little 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 (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA The lengths to which animals will go through in the search for a mate.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15PEIL NA MBAN BEO Live coverage from the Ladies Football TG4 Championship. Presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin.8PM9PM9.12AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH 9.15FILM: THE WONDERFUL COUNTRY (1959) A solitary gunman lies low for years in Mexico hiding out from the American authorities, until circumstances force him to return to the US – where he reluctantly agrees to take on dangerous work with a team of Texas Rangers patrolling the border. Western, starring Robert Mitchum, Julie London, Pedro Armendariz and Jack Oakie. (S)10PM11PM11.05FLEADHFEST ’21 Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin travel the highways and byways of the four provinces, meeting some of the country’s finest exponents of song, dance and music. (R)12.05FILM: ESSENTIAL KILLING (2010) Thriller, starring Vincent Gallo.1.40FRANCE 24 International news channel, presented live from Paris.5.30FRANCE 24 International news.