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Today's TV Wednesday 12 January

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Today's TV Wednesday 12 January
Today's TV Wednesday 12 January Today's TV Wednesday 12 January

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00COUNTRYFILE WINTER DIARIES (S) (R)10.45THE MOMENT OF PROOF (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams compete at Ardingly Antiques Fair in West Sussex. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45FATHER BROWN Bunty and Father Brown investigate a dark secret at a girls’ borstal. (S)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP The team tackles a miner’s lamp. (S)3.00I ESCAPED TO THE COUNTRY Catching up with couples who were seeking new lives in Suffolk and Shropshire. (S)3.45THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Alpaca farmers compete in Cumbria. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP David Harper and Izzie Balmer search for antiques in Edinburgh. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX;Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00HOPE STREET Finn struggles to hid his feelings of jealousy when his wife’s ex-lover is arrested for assault – making Leila wonder if she has made a terrible mistake. (S)7.45BARRA’S WILD DAYS OUT Barra Best is in Armagh, where he meets a woman who runs a hedgehog rescue centre. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP The craftspeople restore a record turntable, a chair made for King George VI’s coronation, a code breaker’s leather writing case and a mechanical toy clown. (S)9PM9.00RULES OF THE GAME Maya digs into the company’s work culture, questioning Tess about the complaint she made against Hugh that got him fired, and also looking into the death of an employee 10 years earlier. Anita reveals to Sam, Gareth and Owen that Maya was a whistle-blower in her previous job, putting pressure on Sam to stop Maya’s investigation. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE BAND A Co Donegal family prepare for a smaller Rossnowlagh Twelfth than u A Co Donegal family prepare for a smaller Rossnowlagh Twelfth than usual and assistant Presbyterian minister David Bingham swaps his baritone for his Bible at Richhill Twelfth sual. (S)11PM11.05The NHS vs Covid: The Fight Goes On – Panorama Jane Corbin investigates the impact of the Omicron variant, finding out how staff are coping at University Hospital Coventry, where she was when the pandemic first hit. (S)11.35Not Going Out Lee and Lucy discover a neighbour’s embarrassing package. (S) (R)12.05Would I Lie to You? (S) (R)12.35Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (S) (R)1.40BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)7.15Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: See Hear on Tour: Lake District (S)8.30Sign Zone: Take a Hike (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00LIVE SNOOKER: THE MASTERS Judd Trump v Mark Allen. Jason Mohammad presents all the action from the seventh first-round match at Alexandra Palace, featuring two players who have won the event once apiece. (S)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Mike Bushell, Aisling Bea, Sunetra Sarker and Dion Dublin test their general knowledge skills. (S) (R)6.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick visits a Cornish dairy, and inspired by the cheese they produce, he decides to bake sumptuous cheese and chive scones. (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Hosted by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30THE TRAVELLING PICTURE SHOW Gloria Hunniford heads to Lissan House in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, where locals get the chance to see archive films of their towns spanning 60 years on a big screen. (S) (R)8PM8.00DIGGING FOR BRITAIN In North Somerset, archaeologists are blown away by the discovery of an entirely new Roman town in the intended pathway of some new electricity cables. (S)9PM9.00INSIDE THE FACTORY Gregg Wallace pays a visit to a factory that makes 10,000 chairs every year, the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire. (S)10PM10.00MANDY The hapless heroine takes a trip on a cruise ship, where she hears the rumour that when staff onboard start handing out free choc ices, it means a passenger has died. (S)10.15MANDY Watch out Richard Branson – Mandy trains to be an astronaut in preparation for a mission to Mars. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Snooker: The Masters Kyren Wilson v Stuart Bingham. The first round reaches a conclusion with this match, featuring two players who have reached the final once apiece. (S)12.05Snooker: The Masters – Extra (S)2.05Sign Zone: See Hear on Tour: Lake District (S) (R)2.35Sign Zone: Andy Warhol’s America (S) (R)3.35Sign Zone: The Moment of Proof (S) (R)4.05This 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 chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and his team head to the Devonshire Dome in Buxton, where Henry Nicholls comes across some Victorian coins and Alys Dobbie has her eye on some found treasure. (S)3.00LINGO Reuben and Corinne, Sophie and Charlotte, and Paulette and Gary compete on the quiz show. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Richard, Rachel, Mark and Jinni take part. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Mandy’s anxiety rises. Meanwhile, Tracy’s heart is pulled in two, and Jai and Kim reel. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Joseph reacts badly when Chesney goes back on his word. Aadi encourages Amy to bury the hatchet with Summer. Jenny intervenes to ease Rita’s burden. (S)8PM8.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS The comedian struggles to help an excitable dog to calm down. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Chesney and Gemma report Joseph’s disappearance to the police. Zeedan must choose between his wife and family, and Brian recruits Shona to assist Rita in The Kabin. (S)9PM9.00THE BAY New series. DS Jenn Townsend, Morecambe’s new Family Liaison Officer, is immediately thrown into the deep end when a body washes up in the bay on her first day on the job. (S)10PM10.20ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show presented by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. (S)11PM11.40Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Heathrow readies itself for a flurry of passengers as it is announced that holidaymakers can travel to 12 new countries, with a new traffic light system in operation. (S) (R)12.05Shop: Ideal World3.00Bling Gok Wan helps members of the public with their jewellery problems. (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV5.05Tipping Point Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S)(R)8.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (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)11.30Sun, Sea and Selling Houses (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN A search for a holiday home in Valencia. (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S)5.00JUNIOR BAKE OFF The bakers use their sculpting skills to immortalise their heroes in bread form. (S)6.00HOLLYOAKS In an hour-long special, an explosion threatens the lives of many Hollyoaks residents. The McQueens show just how much they stick together when Mercedes saves Cher’s life. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help baptist ministers Chris and Caroline decide whether to sell up or keep their home in Alnwick, Northumberland. (S)9PM9.00BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES Company director Jason is determined to bag Otterburn Castle in Northumberland, which was once in his family, and John takes on a Surrey property which has links with Hollywood. (S)10PM10.00JIMMY CARR’S I LITERALLY JUST TOLD YOU Jimmy Carr hosts the game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening. The next episode will be available on All 4 following the broadcast of this one. (S)11PM11.008 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.45Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)2.35The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick (S) (R)3.30Scotland: My Life in the Wild (S) (R)4.25Food Unwrapped (S) (R)4.55Mend It for Money (S) (R)5.45Kirstie’s House of Craft (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)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S)7.40Milo (S) (R)7.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S) (R)11.15SHOPLIFTERS & SCAMMERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW (S)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20FILM: HOUSE OF DEADLY SECRETS (2018) Thriller, starring Angie Patterson and Philip Boyd. (S)4.00RICH HOLIDAY, POOR HOLIDAY Families swap vacations. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS Zara takes Hendrix’s advice and asks Amy to cool things with the guys. (S) (R)6.30WINTER ROAD RESCUE (S)7PM7.00SUPERMARKET DEALS: ARE THEY A CON? Michelle Ackerley investigates whether supermarkets’ deals are truly beneficial for their customers, and highlights the types of adverts that consumers simply should not trust. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Trisha Goddard and Dr Amir Khan help Leonie and Helen, who are both in desperate need of a life-changing, or even life-saving, intervention when it comes to their diets. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.0022 KIDS & COUNTING Noel wants to get fit and enters a 10k race, but when he has a health check, the results are worrying for him and the whole family. Luke has something really big to tell the family. (S)10PM10.00SKIN A&E A bass player has a lump on his forehead that gives him a perpetual headache. Dr Emma operates on a chest cyst, and Dr Adil debates if he can remove a keloid from a patient’s ear. (S)11PM11.05It’s Your Fault I’m Fat A 16 year old who weighs in at just over 23 stone. (S) (R)12.05Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law (S) (R)1.00The 21. co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.05Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords (S) (R)3.55Now That’s Funny! (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.55TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather11.00DR PHIL11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25DOCTORS Rob visits Daniel to see if Daniel can provide any answers. (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY Bob and Tommy gang up on Louis. (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS Harvey does his best to protect his children. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh visits Macroom, Co Cork. (S)7.30HOW TO COOK WELL WITH RORY O’CONNELL The chef makes mackerel tostados with chipotle mayonnaise and salsa cruda, grilled duck with cannelinni beans, and filo wafers with pears, vanilla cream and white chocolate caramel. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY Carol grows suspicious as Louis struggles to prevent his lie from growing ever bigger, while an unexpected visit from a council inspector leaves Sash reeling. (S)8.30NEVEN’S IRISH SEAFOOD TRAILS Neven Maguire heads to Dublin, where his first stop is at the Malahide Marina to meet charter boat operator Eamon McGrattan. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35OPERATION TRANSFORMATION The five leaders continue their health and wellness plans with the aim of resetting and kick-starting a new chapter in their lives. Presented by Kathryn Thomas. (S)10PM10.35BACK TO BARRYTOWN Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle’s trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, beginning with The Commitments. (S) (R); Weather11PM11.40Her Name Was Grace Kelly A profile of the actress. (S)12.45David Brophy’s Frontline Choir The singers finally get to meet David in person. (S) (R)1.45Selling Ireland’s Most Exclusive Homes (S) (R)2.45The Rotunda (R)3.40Cheap Irish Homes (S) (R)4.05Designed for Life (S) (R)4.30Keys to My Life (S) (R)4.55The Zoo (S) (R)5.20How to Be Good with Money (S) (R)5.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Bluey (S) (R)7.05Bluey (R)7.15Wild Kids (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Ace My Space (S) (R)8.10Jamie Johnson (S) (R)8.40Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)8.50Garden Tales (S) (R)9.00Let’s Find Out (R)9.15Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)9.25Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)9.40Nelly & Nora (S) (R)9.45Nelly & Nora (S) (R)9.55Remy & Boo (R)10.05Remy & Boo (R)10.15Old Jack’s Boat (S) (R)10.30Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.40Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.55Peppa Pig (R)11.00Peppa Pig (R)11.05Peppa Pig (R)11.10Bluey (S) (R)11.15Bluey (S) (R)11.25Love Monster (R)11.30Love Monster (R)11.40Paddles (R)11.55Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (S) (R)12.20Deadly 60 (S) (R)12.50Horrible Histories (S) (R)1.25Holly Hobbie (S) (R)1.50The Next Step (S) (R)2.15Club (S) (R)2.45The Dumping Ground (S) (R)3.15The Dumping Ground (S) (R)3.50Malory Towers (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Ziggy’s first surf class gets off to a rough start. (S) (R)7PM7.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA A fishing boat in Salcombe goes up in flames with the skipper still aboard, while on the Isle of Sheppey, the lifeboat crew race to the aid of a man stuck in freezing mud. (S)8PM8.10OPEN HOUSE DUBLIN (S)8.20YOUR HOME MADE PERFECT Laura Jane Clark and Robert Jamison redesign a 1930s Surrey house with a poorly designed layout to make better use of the space, and allow the owners to start a family. (S)9PM9.30GREY’S ANATOMY Meredith seeks advice from Amelia. Richard feels re-energised as he takes teaching to a new level at the hospital and Winston treats a patient suffering from kidney failure. (S)10PM10.25BLUE BLOODS Tension escalates between Frank and Mayor Chase after Frank makes a public arrest that goes viral. Danny and Baez investigate a gang attack that takes an unexpected turn. (S)11PM11.20The Island with Bear Grylls Jack wrestles a python for dinner. Emily and Elissa spot a box of money while they are looking for water, but they are unsure whether they should tell Cat or hide the cash. (S)12.20Ladhood Liam examines his relationship with drugs after he finds himself doing cocaine on a Tuesday night. (S) (R)12.50Kate & Koji Kate and Koji get an unwelcome visit. (S) (R)1.20The Terror (S) (R)2.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)9.55This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Mandy’s anxiety rises. Meanwhile, Tracy’s heart is pulled in two, and Jai and Kim reel. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Joseph reacts badly when Chesney goes back on his word. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00GORDON, GINO & FRED GO GREEK The boys head to the Greek capital Athens in a VW campervan. (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.10GOGGLEBOX IRELAND12.10POLICE CODE ZERO: OFFICER UNDER ATTACK (R)1.05ONE NIGHT WITH MY EX (R)2.35DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (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 LÁITHREACH5.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ Éilís Ní Dhuibhne is this week’s guest. (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Part one of two. The girls reminisce. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin’s graduation approaches. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30TAITHI GAN TEORAINN Dublin twins Fionn and Cian Ó Riain Broin head to Morocco to hone their sales skills in the Marrakesh markets, beginning in the leather tanneries of Fez. (R)8PM8.30AN CÓSTA THIAR New series. The challenges and benefits of living on the west coast.9PM9.00THE FOSTER & ALLEN SHOW The duo is joined by country singer Charlie Pride. (R)9.30IONTAIS NA BHFARRAIGÍ CEILTEACHA New series. Marine animals inhabiting the coastlines of Ireland and Wales.10PM10.30NARCOS New series. Miami-set crime drama, starring Boyd Holbrook.11PM11.35WWOOFÁIL SA TÉALAINN The world of organic farming in Thailand. (R)12.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.10WEAKEST LINK Back-stabbing general knowledge quiz. (S) (R)1.05FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24