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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 12.35am, BBC 2. Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander 
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 12.35am, BBC 2. Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander  Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. 12.35am, BBC 2. Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN (S)10.00DEFENDERS UK (S)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Macclesfield. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Christina Trevanion hosts from Leominster, Herefordshire. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45UNBEATABLE Quiz, hosted by Jason Manford, in which contestants vie to find the ‘unbeatable’ answer. (S) (R)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP Tim Gunn brings all his skill to bear restoring a wartime bicycle once owned and used by a Bletchley Park code-breaker. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Ginny Buckley helps a couple to find a rural retreat in the Norfolk countryside. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Turning a paved-over blank square of land into a garden full of colour and plants, on a healthy budget of £6,000.(S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Margie Cooper and Paul Martin head for Plymouth on their last leg. (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 Hosted by Ronan Keating and Angellica Bell. (S)7.30QUESTION OF SPORT With four Olympic medallists from Tokyo - modern pentathlete Kate French, diver Jack Laugher, boxer Karriss Artingstall and BMX freestyler Charlotte Worthington. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Dotty’s frustrations increase when mum Sandy comes under fire once more. (S)8.30RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES NIGHT Ed Gamble, Sian Gibson, Dara O Briain and Sindhu Vee face more tricky general knowledge challenges set by Richard Osman. (S)9PM9.00HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU New series. Guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Ross Noble and Ria Lina join regulars Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news. (S)9.30THE CLEANER Wicky meets a 23- year-old social media influencer with millions of followers, whose home is the scene of a fatal electrocution. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW The host is joined by guests Andie MacDowell, Billy Porter, Jodie Comer and Daisy Haggard. Plus, Texas perform their new single Unbelievable. (S)11PM11.25FILM: Sliding Doors (1998) A London woman’s entire future hinges on whether or not she catches a train. In one version of events, she gets the chance to start afresh and lead a happy new life, but in the other she is stuck supporting her lazy, unfaithful boyfriend. Comedy drama, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah and John Lynch. (S)1.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.05BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.15Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics UK (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Celebrity Painting Challenge (S) (R)3.15AN ISLAND PARISH (S) (R)3.45CURIOSITY (S) (R)4.30GLORIOUS GARDENS FROM ABOVE Exploring Hampshire. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Roger Black, Jo Brand, Sanjeev Kohli and Tiff Stevenson take part. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Rylan gets all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from Strictly ahead of the weekend. He is joined by two couples as well as a panel of celebrity superfans. (S)7PM7.00UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP Ulster v Benetton (Kick-off 7.35pm). Stephen Watson presents live coverage of the match from the third round of fixtures, held at Kingspan Stadium. Ulster finished second in Conference A of last season’s PRO14, while Benetton finished at the foot of Conference B after failing to win a single match, but they did go on to win the Rainbow Cup. The last league meeting between the sides came in the opening round of last season, with Ulster recording a 35-24 victory. With analysis from Rory Best and Tommy Bowe, and commentary by Jim Neilly and David Humphreys. (S)10PM10.00MOTDX Jermaine Jenas and the rest of the team are back to look at the lifestyle and culture that surrounds the Premier League and those involved in it. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05The North Water Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter. Last in the series. (S)12.05Inside Culture Why we are drawn to stories that take us ‘back to school’. (S)12.35Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. Last in the series. (S) (R)1.05Sign Zone: Pandora Papers: Political Donors Exposed (S) (R)1.35This 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 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 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); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER’S CRIME STORIES Robert Rinder examines the murders of police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone in 2012, hearing about their fathers’ efforts to fundraise in their memories. (S) (R)3.00WINNING COMBINATION (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Diane has regrets. An accident gives Rodney an opportunity. Bob feels pleased with himself.(S)7.30CORONATION STREET Alya and Zeedan fight back against Debbie. Kevin demands information from Tez. Summer offers to help Daniel with workshy Max. (S)8PM8.00UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Zeedan’s father-in-law spells out exactly what he wants. James looks forward to a bright future. Kevin leaves Abi a heartfelt voicemail message.(S)9PM9.00GRANTCHESTER When the leader of a student CND group, Rachel Bromilow, falls to her death from a college building while staging a daring protest, Will and Geordie discover her demise is not as accidental as it first appears. They must infiltrate the world of campus politics to find her killer. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: ROCKY IV (1985) The Italian Stallion steps into the ring against a seemingly invincible Russian boxer who caused the death of his friend. Drama, starring Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Talia Shire. (S)11PM12.20Sorry, I Didn’t Know Panel show with a twist, hosted by Jimmy Akingbola, with team captains Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love and guests unveiling interesting Black history facts along the way. (S) (R)12.45Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Rolling in It Stephen Mulhern hosts, featuring John Thomson, Vick Hope and Joe Swash.(S) (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Winning Combination Quiz show. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30THE PERFECT PITCH For the final stop on their Pembrokeshire tour, the campers pitch up at Fishguard Bay Resort. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS An overdose of spicy food causes Homer to experience hallucinations. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Liberty tries to convince Damon to let go of his resentment towards Sienna. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.30UNREPORTED WORLD Ayshah Tull reports on the indigenous women going missing without a trace in the wilderness of the United States, in instances that often become cold cases. (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE Jo Brand chews over recent events in the contest, joined by fans of the show Aisling Bea, Martin Kemp and Melvin Odoom. Plus, an interview with the week’s eliminated baker. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions and the lively discussions that are prompted by the week’s biggest and best shows. (S)10PM10.00THE LAST LEG Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (S)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.10Murder Island Amateur investigators compete to solve a dramatised murder. (S) (R)1.05FILM: Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Bosnian War drama, starring Gene Hackman. (S)2.50Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.15Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.15Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.10Location, Location, Location (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Circle Square (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S)8.05Milo (S) (R)8.20The Adventures of Paddington (S)8.40Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.55Floogals (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15POLICE INTERCEPTORS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: DEATH AND DECEIT: MARTHA’S VINEYARD MYSTERIES 2 (2020) Mystery, starring Jesse Metcalfe. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN West Midlander Vince rushes to get his new bar ready. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Crabapples, a family team from St Albans, will try to defeat the Eggheads to win the rolling prize fund. Jeremy Vine hosts. (S)7PM7.00THE THAMES WITH TONY ROBINSON The presenter starts his journey in Richmond upon Thames, at Hampton Court Palace, a 1,000-room residence which was King Henry VIII’s favourite. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE COTSWOLDS WITH PAM AYRES The poet visits the Oxfordshire town of Burford for a look round Cotswold Wildlife Park, a place she has been visiting for decades. Last in the series. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00SUSAN CALMAN’S GRAND DAY OUT ON THE NORFOLK BROADS New series. The comedian’s second run of excursions begins on the Norfolk Broads, where she is invited aboard a beautifully restored boat known as a wherry. Moving onto Cromer, Susan has come for the famous crab, but also discovers the local jig dolls. (S)10PM10.001984: THE 30 GREATEST HITS Suggs counts down the 30 biggest pop anthems from the year, while taking viewers on a nostalgic tour of the most important cultural events and movements in music and elsewhere. (S) (R)11PM1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Inside Extinction Rebellion: Martyrs or Maniacs? (S) (R)4.00British Made with John Prescott The politician visits factories producing Ribena blackcurrant squash and Tyrrells crisps. (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol Funfilled animated adventures. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)10.45DR PHIL (S) (R)11.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.10ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)2.30FAIR CITY Tommy faces the wrath of Sash when he admits his involvement with Ritchie. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Dotty invites mum Sandy for a chat, despite Rocky’s concerns. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show.5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30PEATAÍ! New series. Vet Ellen has her work cut out with a bold goat, Paula tries to get to the bottom of an Irish wolfhound behaviour and groomer Paul has some tips for a water-wary mini Jack Russell. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Dotty’s frustrations increase when mum Sandy comes under fire once more. (S)8.30CAT HOSPITAL Life at a Co Cork veterinary clinic that caters exclusively for cats. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW The world’s longest-running chat show, with music, celebrity chat, comedy, and audience participation on topical debates. (S)11PM11.45Torvill & Dean One-off drama about the ice-dancing superstars, starring Will Tudor and Poppy Lee Friar. (S) (R)1.35Casualty Connie comes face to face with her attacker, Will goes above and beyond what is expected of him, and Ruby starts to feel uncomfortable when Dani keeps turning up out of the blue. (S) (R)2.30Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.40Nationwide (S) (R)3.05Dr Phil (S) (R)3.50Dr Phil (S) (R)4.35Doctors (S) (R)5.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.20Chuggington: Tales From The Rails (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)8.10Junior Bake Off (S)8.40We Bare Bears8.50Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.05Katie Morag (S) (R)9.20Grace’s Amazing Machines (S) (R)9.35Go Jetters (S) (R)9.45Go Jetters (S) (R)10.00Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.10Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.25Wild Kratts (R)10.45Nelly & Nora (S) (R)10.50Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.00Pablo (S) (R)11.10Pablo (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Wild Kids (S) (R)11.50Thomas & Friends (R)12.05Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.30Ben 1012.40Ben 1012.55Millie Inbetween (S) (R)1.25The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.00Hardball (S) (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior Bake Off (S) (R)3.35Ballybraddan (S) (R)3.50Ace My Space (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS Lisa takes out a restraining order against Bart. (S) (R)5.00UEFA U21 EURO 2023 QUALIFIER Republic of Ireland v Luxembourg (Kick-off TBA). Coverage of the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group F qualifier at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. (S)7PM7.00FRIDAY NIGHT SOCCER Dundalk v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 7.45pm). Live coverage of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match at Oriel Park. The three previous fixtures to take place between these teams during the current campaign have seen the home team emerge triumphant each time, with Shamrock winning 2-1 and 3-1 r respectively when they were the hosts, and Dundalk claiming a 2-1 victory here in May. However, despite that setback last time they were at this venue, it looks to be only a matter of time before Rovers secure their second successive league title.10PM10.00FILM: THE FUGITIVE (1993) A doctor is convicted of his wife’s murder and forced to go on the run to prove his innocence - but his efforts to find the mysterious one-armed man he believes is the real killer are hampered by a tenacious US marshal. Thriller, starring Harrison Ford, an Oscarwinning Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore and Joe Pantoliano. (S)11PM12.25Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special Sara Pascoe introduces a special festive edition of the comedy show from London’s Hammersmith Apollo, featuring sets by Chris McCausland and Flo & Joan. Last in the series. (S) (R)1.20Other Voices Witha performance from the legendary contemporary folk musician Damian Dempsey, and critically lauded indie pop musician Ailbhe Reddy. (S) (R)2.20EuroNews The latest headlines.6AM 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)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE (S)7.30CORONATION STREET (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW – CELEBRITY SPECIAL (S)10PM10.00FILM: SLEEPLESS (2017) A Las Vegas cop steals a shipment of cocaine from a casino boss, whose associates kidnap his son in retaliation. Action thriller, with Jamie Foxx.11PM11.55GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.55FILM: CRIMINAL INSTINCT: THE WANDERING SOUL MURDERS (2000) A policewoman-turnedreporter sets out to investigate when a body is found dumped in an alley. Crime drama, starring Wendy Crewson.2.45CLOSE4.35EGGHEADS (R)5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Ainmhí 999 (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.25GAA CÚL CAMPS Reality series exploring a virtual Cúl Camp at home. (R)5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH (R)5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA Examples of fathers who step up to the plate.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20RUGBAÍ BEO Ulster v Benetton (Kick-off 7.35pm). Coverage of the match in the third round of the United Rugby Championship, held at Kingspan Park9PM9.43AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.45FILM: CATTLE ANNIE AND LITTLE BRITCHES (1980) Two ageing outlaws are on the verge of hanging up their guns when two teenage girls imbue their gang with a new lease of life. Western, starring Burt Lancaster. (S)11PM11.35SÉ MO LAOCH The life and career of Séamus Fay, “the Cavan Lilter” from Drumconnick, Cavan Town, who was crowned all-Ireland lilting champion in 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1969. (R)12.40FILM: THE HANDMAID’S TALE (1990) In a Christian fundamentalist future America, a woman assigned as a breeding slave is determined to escape. Drama, with Natasha Richardson and Robert Duvall. (S)2.40FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24