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Today's TV Saturday 31 July

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Today's TV Saturday 31 July
Today's TV Saturday 31 July Today's TV Saturday 31 July

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00OLYMPIC BREAKFAST Dan Walker and Sam Quek present further coverage of day eight, including the women’s singles tennis final at Ariake Tennis Park, with home favourite Naomi Osaka hoping for glory. (S)9.00OLYMPICS 2020 LIVE Hazel Irvine and Gabby Logan present coverage of day eight in Tokyo, with the women’s rugby sevens gold medal match at 10.00, plus athletics. (S)12.40BBC NEWS (S)12.45OLYMPICS 2020 LIVE Gabby Logan presents further coverage of day eight in Tokyo, including the women’s 100m final at the Olympic Stadium, with Dina Asher-Smith hoping to be involved. (S)3.00OLYMPICS 2020 Jason Mohammad introduces the best of day eight in Tokyo, including the mixed relay triathlon at Odaiba Marine Park, and the women’s singles tennis final at Ariake Tennis Park. (S)5.45BBC NEWS (S)5.55BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather6.00TAKE OFF WITH BRADLEY & HOLLY Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby host the show which offers members of the audience the chance to win a holiday. This episode’s glamorous destination is St Lucia. (S)7PM7.00OLYMPICS 2020: TODAY AT THE GAMES Clare Balding and Alex Scott present highlights of day eight, including the women’s 100m final and the women’s singles tennis final. (S)8PM8.30MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S THE WHEEL Three contestants try to answer their way to a fortune, guided by celebrity experts, including Greg Rutherford, Nigel Havers and AJ Odudu. (S)9PM9.30CASUALTY As Fenisha and Ethan prepare for their big day, Matthew battles his emotions, Lev faces up to his sexuality once and for all, and Ollie’s mystery illness is diagnosed. (S)10 PM10.15BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.30BILLIE EILISH: UP CLOSE Clara Amfo meets the singer for an exclusive interview in her home town of Los Angeles. Billie talks about her rise to fame, and the pressure of being a role model for millions. (S)11PM11.20The Wall (S) (R)12.10Olympics 2020 Live Coverage of day nine, including swimming and athletics. (S)4.00Olympics 2020 Live Coverage of day nine, including golf, sailing and tennis. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.25This Is BBC Two (S)6.40Wild & Weird (S) (R)6.55Marrying Mum and Dad (S) (R)7.25The Dengineers (S) (R)7.55Blue Peter (S) (R)8.20What’s Cooking Omari? (S) (R)8.30Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall (S) (R)9.00Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey (S) (R)10.00Saturday Kitchen Live (S)11.30A Cook Abroad: Dave Myers’ Egypt (S) (R)12.30Flog It! (S) (R)1.10Nature’s Miracle Orphans (S) (R)2.10This Farming Life Lynn and Sandra welcome new sheep. (S) (R)3.10BARRA ON THE BANN (S) (R)3.30THE CHAMPIONSHIP (S)6.00THE YORKSHIRE DALES Adventurer Paul Rose heads for Swaledale, joining farmers who look after rare upland hay meadows and meeting actor Peter Davison. (S) (R)6.30FILM: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005) Period drama based on Jane Austen’s novel, with Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Judi Dench. (S)8PM8.30OLYMPICS 2020: EXTRA Jeanette Kwakye and Nihal Arthanayake present highlights of day eight, including the mixed relay triathlon and the women’s rugby sevens gold medal match. (S)9PM9.40QI Featuring guests Aisling Bea, Lee Mack, Jason Manford. (S) (R)10PM10.10FILM: ALL IS TRUE (2018) Premiere. William Shakespeare is forced to return to face the demons of his past in Stratford when the Globe Theatre burns down. Drama, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. (S)11PM11.45FILM: Beatriz at Dinner (2017) Comedy drama, starring Salma Hayek. (S)1.05FILM: Operation Avalanche (2016) Thriller, starring Matt Johnson. (S)2.35Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.40BBC News The latest headlines. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dino Dana (S) (R)6.10The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)6.20The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)6.35Robozuna (S) (R)6.55LEGO Hidden Side (S) (R)7.00Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.10Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.15Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.30Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.40Hotel Transylvania (S) (R)7.55Don’t Unleash the Beast Game show. (S) (R)8.25ITV NEWS (S)8.30MARTIN & ROMAN’S WEEKEND BEST! (S)9.25JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING (S) (R)11.35COOKING WITH THE STARS (S) (R)12.35JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS (S)1.05ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.10ITV RACING LIVE: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD (S)4.00TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL (S) (R)6.00ITV NEWS; Weather (S)6.20UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ROLLING IN IT Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show, featuring guests Rob Beckett, Brenda Edwards and Jordan North helping out. (S)7PM7.30THE VOID An opera singer, a Santa lookalike and a man who can’t swim take part in the game show in which contestants take on a wide range of mental and physical challenges. (S)8PM8.30WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Jeremy Clarkson gives six new contestants the chance to take their place in the hot seat, and hopefully become a million-pound winner. (S)9PM9.35QUIZ Charles returns for a second night in the hot seat with a new strategy, but the production team grow suspicious about where he is getting the right answers from. (S) (R)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50FILM: 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS (2003) A disgraced cop is given a chance to redeem himself by going undercover to bring a drug trafficker to justice. Thriller sequel, with Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and Eva Mendes. (S)11PM12.45Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)6.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)6.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.10Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.00The Simpsons (S) (R)8.25The Simpsons (S) (R)8.55The Simpsons (S) (R)9.25The Simpsons (S) (R)9.55The Simpsons (S) (R)10.25The Simpsons Homer fears he has 24 hours to live. (S) (R)10.55FILM: STUART LITTLE 2 (2002) (S)12.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)12.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.55Four in a Bed In Harwich, Essex. (S) (R)2.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.00LIVE W SERIES Round four from the Hungaroring. (S)4.20A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.05CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)5.30FORMULA 1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS Steve Jones presents the best action from the Hungaroring. (S)7PM7.00MATT BAKER: OUR FARM IN THE DALES Documentary following the Countryfile presenter as he and his family come to the rescue his parents’ farm in the Durham hills after his mother suffers an accident. (S) (R)8PM8.00A LAKE DISTRICT FARM SHOP The lady of a Cumbrian manor shares a book of marmalade-based recipes that could be used as the key ingredient in a new cake to be sold at the services. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00FILM: OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (2013) A disgraced secret service agent tries to redeem himself when terrorists take control of the White House. Action thriller, starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. (S)11PM11.15International Rugby Union (S)12.20FILM: Valkyrie (2008) Starring Tom Cruise. (S)2.25The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (S) (R)3.20Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)5.20Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.45Jamie’s Comfort Food (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mya Go (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (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)7.10Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.20Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.45Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)8.05Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Fireman Sam (S) (R)8.45Butterbean’s Cafe (S) (R)9.00Brave Bunnies (S)9.10Floogals (S) (R)9.25The World According to Grandpa (S) (R)9.35Little Princess (S) (R)9.50Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)10.00SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.15SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.30ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.35FRIENDS (S) (R)11.00FRIENDS (S) (R)11.35FRIENDS (S) (R)12.05FRIENDS (S) (R)12.35FRIENDS (S) (R)1.05FRIENDS Three episodes. (S) (R)2.35ESCAPE TO THE FARM WITH KATE HUMBLE (S) (R)3.35ESCAPE TO THE FARM WITH KATE HUMBLE (S) (R)4.35THE NILE WITH BETTANY HUGHES (S) (R)6.255 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.30FILM: DIRTY DANCING (1987) (S)7PM7.305 NEWS UPDATE (S)7.35FILM: DIRTY DANCING (1987) Concluded. (S)8PM8.30PATRICK SWAYZE: THE DEMONS & THE DANCE A profile of the actor, who shot to fame in 1987 with his lead role in box-office hit Dirty Dancing and went on to star in films including Ghost and Point Break. (S)10PM10.00FILM: ROAD HOUSE (1989) A kung fu expert is hired to keep the peace in a rowdy Missouri bar, but his actions incur the wrath of a local crime boss. Action thriller, with Patrick Swayze. (S)11PM11.05Entertainment News on 5 (S)11.10FILM: Road House (1989) Concluded. (S)12.20The Last Days of Patrick Swayze (S) (R)1.15The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.15Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun (S) (R)4.00Police: Hour of Duty (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.50TELESHOPPING7.20TELESHOPPING7.55ROS NA RÚN (R)8.55FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S); Weather10.50THE MALLORCA FILES (S) (R); Weather11.50THE GAME (S) (R)12.50RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.00THE SATURDAY GAME LIVE (S)3.40HUGH’S WILD WEST (S) (R)4.40THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL (S) (R)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005) The teenage wizard is chosen to represent Hogwarts School in a dangerous magical tournament. Fourth instalment of the fantasy saga, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson. (S); Lotto9PM9.20RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.50THE HEART OF SATURDAY NIGHT Featuring music by Imelda May, Tolu Makay, the Saw Doctors, Crash Ensemble, and Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi, as well as a trubute to Dolores O’Riordan by Irish Women in Harmony. (S)10PM10.50THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW Improvised chat show in which neither the host nor the viewers are told the identity of the guests in advance. (S); Weather11PM12.05FILM: Split (2016) Thriller, starring James McAvoy. (S)2.05Waking the Dead (S) (R)3.00Waking the Dead (S) (R)3.55Impossible (S) (R)4.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00TOKYO 2020: THROUGH THE NIGHT Coverage of day eight, including the women’s singles tennis final at Ariake Tennis Park, with home favourite Naomi Osaka hoping to be in contention. The four-time Grand Slam winner and current world number two was among the favourites heading into the competition. Elsewhere, there are also gold medals on offer in sailing and shooting, plus the semi-finals of the women’s 3m springboard diving competition. (S)9.00TOKYO 2020: DAYTIME Peter Collins presents coverage of day eight in Tokyo, including the men’s bronze and gold medal rugby sevens matches and women’s 100m final. (S)3.30THE SATURDAY GAME LIVE Monaghan v Tyrone (Throw-in 4.00pm). Joanne Cantwell presents all the action from the Ulster Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park. The teams secured their places via epic semi-final victories over Armagh and Donegal respectively. (S)6.00ANIMAL ARMS RACE Documentary looking at weapons within the animal world, from crocodile teeth and jaguar claws, to huge rhino horns used to assert dominance over their rivals. (S)7PM7.00TOKYO 2020: TODAY AT THE GAMES Darragh Maloney presents highlights of day eight in Japan, including the women’s 100m final. (S)9PM9.00FILM: ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (1991) An outlawed English nobleman recruits a group of bandits to fight for justice and protect the downtrodden. Action adventure, with Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman. (S)11PM11.50Shortscreen (S) (R)12.05Tokyo 2020: Through The Night Day nine. (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)7.00The Royal Today (R)7.30The Royal Today (R)8.00Alphabetical (S) (R)9.00Ireland AM (S)12.05Long Lost Family (R)1.10RACING: GLORIOUS GOODWOOD DAY 54.00CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE (S) (R)5.00RED ROCK (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00COOKING WITH THE STARS The remaining celebrities take on Indian cuisine as they battle to stay in the competition. (S) (R)7PM7.00ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW – CELEBRITY SPECIAL New series. Famous faces take part in a reboot of Play Your Cards Right.8PM8.00THE VOID An opera singer, a Santa lookalike and a man who can’t swim take part. (S)9PM9.00THE MILLION POUND CUBE Twin sister doctors and two best friends undertake a series of challenges. (S) (R)10PM10.00WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Big-money quiz show.11PM11.00THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW (R)12.00BANCROFT (R)1.00THE BEST OF IRELAND AM2.25CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg8.00Cúla 410.00Naíonáin an Zú (R)10.35GAA 2021 (R)11.35European Rally Championship 202012.27An Aimsir Láithreach12.30GALWAY RACES 2021 Live coverage from the Galway Racecourse.5.10PEIL NA MBAN BEO6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15GAA BEO Micheál Ó Domhnaill introduces live coverage of the All Ireland Semi Final in the EirGrid U20 Football Championship.9PM9.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.9.05VIVA CEOL TIRE Jo Ní Chéide showcases country music videos filmed on location here in Ireland. (R)9.35FILM: I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS (2009) A gay conman keeps his criminal career and his sexuality a secret from his family, until he ends up in prison for fraud. While serving his sentence, he falls madly in love with a fellow convict and becomes determined to secure their future together – even if it involves a great deal of criminal activity and several prison breaks. Fact-based romantic comedy drama, starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor.11PM11.25SURVIVOR: EDGE OF EXTINCTION After 39 emotional days, one castaway takes home the $1million prize. (R)12.30RÁSAÍ NA GAILLIMHE (R)1.15PERPETUAL GRACE LTD Donny DeLoash travels to the unfamiliar US to settle a score with Pa. (S) (R)2.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24