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Today's TV Monday 11 October

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Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me. BBC 1, 9pm. The former footballer looks back on the ways that gambling has affected his life, and questions if enough is being done to prevent young people from becoming addicted 
Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me. BBC 1, 9pm. The former footballer looks back on the ways that gambling has affected his life, and questions if enough is being done to prevent young people from becoming addicted  Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me. BBC 1, 9pm. The former footballer looks back on the ways that gambling has affected his life, and questions if enough is being done to prevent young people from becoming addicted 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN (S)10.00DEFENDERS UK (S) (R)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Eric Knowles presents the show from Long Marston in Warwickshire. Last in the series. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Emma suspects a police officer of corruption. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson helps a buyer from Gloucestershire to find a new home in Suffolk. (S)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING New series. Sarah Moore and her team of designers repurpose some old car parts, an abandoned upholstery project and some old barrel rings. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Louise Gostelow and David Harper head for an auction in Belfast. (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 Ronan Keating presents stories from across the country. (S)7.35FARM TO FEAST: BEST MENU WINS The five remaining contestants prepare Portavogie prawns and goat meat. (S)8PM8.05EASTENDERS Kim is thrown by the return of a ghost from the past. (S)8.30FINDING MY FAMILY – OUR LIVES A woman who was abandoned at birth tries to track down her biological parents. (S)9PM9.00PAUL MERSON: FOOTBALL, GAMBLING & ME The former footballer looks back on the ways that gambling has affected his life, and questions if enough is being done to prevent young people from becoming addicted. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35CRIME NI Monthly crime appeals show presented by journalists Wendy Austin and Dearbhail McDonald. CCTV footage and dramatic reconstructions are used to look for witnesses to major crimes. (S)11PM11.15RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (S)12.30The Apprentice Australia (S)1.30BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Bargain Hunt (S) (R)7.15Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: The Repair Shop (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Celebrity Painting Challenge (S) (R)3.15HANDMADE IN BOLTON (S) (R)3.45AN ISLAND PARISH: ANGUILLA (S) (R)4.15AN ISLAND PARISH: AFTER THE HURRICANE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Matt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their general knowledge in a variety of trivia-based games. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Rylan presents the fanzine devoted to the ballroom dancing show, featuring gossip and an interview with the latest couple to be voted off. (S)7PM7.00IOLO’S PEMBROKESHIRE New series. Iolo Williams explores Pembrokeshire’s stunning landscape and goes in search of its hidden wildlife spots. (S)7.30MASTERMIND Clive Myrie asks the questions in another heat. (S)8PM8.00ONLY CONNECT The Golfers take on the Jukeboxers. (S)8.30UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE The University of Birmingham take on the University of Sussex. (S)9PM9.00BLAIR & BROWN: THE NEW LABOUR REVOLUTION After New Labour’s landslide victory, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown enjoy early successes at home and overseas – but cracks start to appear within their inner circles. (S)10PM10.00PEATAÍ! Seasoned dog-shower Robert from Kilkenny is no stranger to presenting his precious pooches, but little Chinese Crested Elmo’s sensitive skin needs vet Ellen’s expert eyes. In Irish. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15NIFL Premiership Highlights (S)11.45Alma’s Not Normal (S)12.15Sign Zone: Countryfile (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Saving Lives at Sea (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Inside Culture (S) (R)2.45This 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 A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Celebrity interviews and studio discussion from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00BLING New series. Gok Wan and a team of experts help members of the public with their jewellery problems. In this episode, he meets a woman with an heirloom in need of a transformation. (S)3.00WINNING COMBINATION Jamie, Illyas, Joe, Cara, Diana, Gareth, Lesley, Rachael and Sandra take part. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Tim, Alison, Steve and Holly take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Gabby is shocked by what she overhears. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Kevin. Toyah and Imran learn the identity of their next foster child. Natasha contemplates a business move. (S)8PM8.00MAHON’S WAY Joe Mahon is bowled over by the charm and grandeur of Lurgan Park. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Abi’s lack of commitment upsets the Websters. (S)9PM9.00CODE OF A KILLER Part one of two. Drama telling the true story of a scientist’s discovery of DNA fingerprinting and how he helped a detective catch a murderer. David Threlfall and John Simm star. (S) (R)10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.05View from Stormont (S)12.00Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face With (S) (R)12.50Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Lingo (S) (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.10The Big Bang Theory (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 (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS X-Files agents Mulder and Scully investigate aliens in Springfield. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Juliet gets one step closer to finding out the identity of Peri’s stalker. Goldie comes up with a plan to stop Prince from moving to New Zealand. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00JAMIE OLIVER: TOGETHER The chef serves up some unusual picnic foods, including jam jar prawn cocktails, veggie quiches, garlicky courgette and couscous salad with crumbled feta, and tangerine cake. (S)9PM9.0024 HOURS IN POLICE CUSTODY Part one of two. The case of a man who sexually preyed on young people in Luton, which eventually became Bedfordshire Police’s largest ever operation into historic abuse. (S)10PM10.00COPS ON TRIAL: DISPATCHES Ellie Flynn reports on the true scale of sexual misconduct by serving British police officers, including personal accounts of domestic violence and abuse from long-term partners. (S)11PM11.05Sex Actually with Alice Levine (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.0024 Hours in A&E (S) (R)1.55FILM: This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection (2019) Premiere. Drama, starring Mary Twala.3.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.50Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.45Kirstie’s House of Craft (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.05Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.20Circle Square (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip and Posy (S)8.00Milo (S) (R)8.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.35Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.50Floogals (S) (R)9.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.20NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15POLICE INTERCEPTORS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A DATE WITH DANGER (2021) Premiere. Thriller, starring Lara Jean Chorostecki. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS Hendrix avoids Mackenzie’s probing questions. (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Tane is reluctant to hook up with Felicity again because of Cash. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS (S)7PM7.00LONDON’S GREATEST BRIDGES WITH ROB BELL Rob uncovers the story of the two Waterloo Bridges, both hailed as bridges of the future, discovering that the original was an icon of the Industrial Revolution. Last in the series. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00MOTORWAY COPS: CATCHING BRITAIN’S SPEEDERS PC Andy Doran goes on the hunt for a suspected car thief who has abandoned his vehicle on a housing estate. After an exhaustive search, he has to send in a police dog. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE ABDUCTION OF LESLEY WHITTLE Documentary telling the story of the kidnapping and murder of the 17-year-old in 1975, one of the most infamous crimes of the decade, carried out by career criminal Donald Neilson. (S)10PM10.50CRIMINALS: CAUGHT ON CAMERA Why cameras are proving useful when it comes to controlling rowdy football fans on trains. (S) (R)11PM11.50Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)12.50Entertainment News on 5 (S)1.00Live NFL: Monday Night Football Baltimore Ravens v Indianapolis Colts (Kickoff 1.15am). (S)4.30Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING7.00TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather11.00DR PHIL (S); Weather11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY When she uncovers Tommy’s deception, an angry Sash takes drastic steps. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Jay comes up with a plan to get even with Suki. (S) (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30AR AN SLIABH Aughty Cérill prepares to start secondary school. Last in the series. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Kim is thrown by the return of a ghost from the past. (S)8.30HOW TO COOK WELL WITH RORY O’CONNELL The chef prepares cauliflower salad, grilled pork chops and fig leaf panacotta. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35BARNEY CURLEY: THE MAN WHO BEAT THE BOOKIES The story of the racehorse owner and punter Barney Curley – from his tough origins as a Catholic in Fermanagh, through his audacious betting coups and his final charitable decision. (S)10PM10.35CLAIRE BYRNE LIVE The host is joined by guests for discussion, analysis, authored reports and debates on the day’s main talking points.11PM11.35Cheap Irish Homes (S) (R)12.10The Late Late Show (S) (R)2.10Claire Byrne Live (S)3.05Nationwide (S) (R)3.30Dr Phil (S) (R)4.15Doctors (S) (R)4.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.20Chuggington: Tales From The Rails (R)7.30Shaun the Sheep (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)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)11.00Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.10Tir Na nOg (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 101.00Millie Inbetween (S) (R)1.30The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.05Hardball (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.35Ballybraddan (S) (R)3.50Ace My Space (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30SQUAD GOALS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Tensions are high between several caretakers. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET David Attenborough looks at life in North America, featuring footage of roadrunners cruising the deserts of Arizona, and polar bears leaping from rocks to hunt beluga whales. (S) (R)8PM8.00AGAINST THE HEAD Rugby magazine series featuring all the news from the game. (S)9PM9.00THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE Having secured the position as host of This Time, Alan hears rumours of change that make him fear the future. Comedy, starring Steve Coogan. (S)9.35THE 2 JOHNNIES TAKE ON The duo try to find a sport in which they can represent Ireland, trying their hands at cricket, skiing, clay pigeon shooting and diving. (S)10PM10.35BERNARD’S WORKING COMICS Bernard O’Shea persuades people to try their hand at stand-up comedy, beginning by challenging members of an Garda Síochana to step out of their comfort zones. (S) (R)11PM11.25The Rotunda (S) (R)12.25Shortscreen (S)12.40NCIS (S)1.30This Country (S) (R)2.00EuroNews6AM 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 A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Gabby is shocked by what she overhears. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00LIVING WITH LUCY New series. Lucy Kennedy stays with Pat Spillane.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00MANHUNT THE NIGHT STALKER Fact-based drama. (S) (R)12.00THE CHOPPING BLOCK1.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)1.55CLOSE4.35EGGHEADS (R)5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM 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)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30IRISH PAINT MAGIC (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy’s ex-husband returns to settle a land dispute, but they end up sleeping together. Sophia makes plans for a holiday. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kirk asks Kevin to find out whether or not Winnie still likes him. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30MOVING WEST Mary Kennedy meets people who have moved to Mayo. (R)8PM8.00GAA 2021 GAA Club Championship highlights from around the country.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 00S A look back at the headline events of 2006. (R)9.30FILM: THE GLASS CASTLE (2017) A young woman reflects on her unconventional childhood, growing up in poverty with her nonconformist parents. Drama, starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts and Ella Anderson. (S)11PM11.50HUP Music from Doolin Folk Festival. (R)12.22AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.25THE KILLING (R)1.35WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)2.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24