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Today's TV Thursday 11 August

TV Guide

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15ANIMAL PARK (S)10.00CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S) (R)10.30FRAUD SQUAD (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams are challenged to scour Newmarket Antiques Fair seeking bargains. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show. (S) (R)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP The team restores a Victorian kaleidoscope, a pair of military mementoes belonging to an extraordinary soldier, and a carved wooden bench that plays a tune. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Sonali Shah helps a couple find a home in the Welsh Marches. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Arit Anderson transform a paved backyard into a coastal-themed garden in Chichester. (S) (R)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Items up for grabs include an anatomical spider model and a Keswick light fitting. Presented by Nigel Havers. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00RIP OFF BRITAIN The scam social media listings catching out people in search of a home to rent. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Stacey continues her mission to get Jean home. (S)8PM8.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF John Torode and Gregg Wallace invite chef Chantelle Nicholson to task each of the four contenders to cook a recipe from her restaurant menu. (S)9PM9.00AMBULANCE New series. Cameras observe the staff of North East Ambulance Service at work, highlighting the care delivered to their community during the pandemic. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS NORTHERN IRELAND Featuring a bedroom revamp in the style of a five star hotel. (S) (R)11PM11.10Tom Daley: Illegal to Be Me The Olympic diver investigates homophobic behaviour around the Commonwealth. (S) (R)12.10Jobfished (S) (R)12.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Animal Park Summer (S) (R)7.15Bargain Hunt (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: A Countryside Summer (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Weatherman Walking (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Eggheads (S) (R)1.30Made in Great Britain Exploring the hat industry. (S) (R)2.30THE HUNDRED Oval Invincibles v Northern Superchargers (Start-time 3.00pm). Isa Guha presents live coverage of the men’s match at The Kia Oval in London. (S)6.00THE HUNDRED Oval Invincibles v Northern Superchargers (Start-time 6.30pm). Live coverage of the women’s match at The Kia Oval in London. The Invincibles lived up to their name in last year’s inaugural competition, defeating Southern Brave in the final. The Superchargers, meanwhile, won three of their seven matches to finish sixth in the table, but just one point of the play-offs. (S)9PM9.30LIVE AT THE APOLLO With Harriet Kemsley, Larry Dean and Slim. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE BIG PROUD PARTY AGENCY The party agents are tasked with creating a class prom for students. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15The Tuckers (S)11.45The Tuckers (S)12.15Two Doors Down (S) (R)12.45Barra on the Foyle (S) (R)12.55Sign Zone: Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (S) (R)1.55Sign Zone: Mountain Vets (S) (R)2.55Sign Zone: Dirty Rotten Scammers (S) (R)3.40This 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, beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more, discussing everything from politics to parenting, and invite a celebrity guest to chat about what they are up to - or anything else that takes their fancy. (S)1.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David and his dealers set up stall in Newport, where Simon Schneider pays out nearly 10 grand for an item. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of five golfing friends take part in the quiz. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Marlon and Rhona’s wedding day arrives, and Faith has an emotional moment. (S)8PM8.30SHOPS & ROBBERS: HIGH STREET WARS? TONIGHT Adam Shaw reports on whether enough is being done to tackle the problem of shoplifting. (S)9PM9.00GORDON, GINO AND FRED: AMERICAN ROAD TRIP The trio arrive in Texas, where Gordon Ramsay enjoys the barbecue food – but the companions also find time to play lumberjack, go fishing and visit the rodeo. Last in the series. (S) (R)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45EFL CARABAO CUP HIGHLIGHTS Jules Breach presents action from the first-round ties, including Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland, MIddlesbrough v Barnsley and Bradford City v Hull City. (S) (R)11PM12.05All Elite Wrestling: Rampage Wrestling action. (S)1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00How to Keep Your Dog Happy at Home (S) (R)3.25Robson Green’s Coastal Lives (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Garraway’s Good Stuff (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.403rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.053rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.30The King of Queens (S) (R)7.55The King of Queens (S) (R)8.20Frasier (S) (R)8.45Frasier (S) (R)9.15Frasier (S) (R)9.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.15The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)11.05The Simpsons (S) (R)11.35The Simpsons (S) (R)12.05Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.10Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.05Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE (S)5.00COUPLES COME DINE WITH ME Three couples residing in Maidenhead and Slough compete in the dinner party challenge. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Marge’s mother is turned into an Ice Walker. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS The search for DeMarcus comes to a dangerous close. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GEORGE CLARKE’S OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME New series. The architect meets Duncan and Josie, who are taking on an 18th-century barn perched on the edge of a pretty green, containing some very dodgy décor including a purple striped ’80s kitchen and a miniature kitchen extension built to house a washing machine. (S)9PM9.00FOOTBALL DREAMS: THE ACADEMY New series. Documentary following south London-based Crystal Palace FC Academy, revealing the work that goes in to developing the next generation of footballing talent. (S)10PM10.00FIRST DATES Barrister clerk Bethany is worried that she intimidates men and scares them away. She is paired with tall telephone engineer Dan, keen to see whether he measures up to her expectations. (S)11PM11.0524 Hours in A&E A man who has already had one arm amputated cuts his hand. (S) (R)12.05Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life (S) (R)1.00Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)1.45Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.40The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick (S) (R)3.35The Dog House (S) (R)4.30Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.25Beat the Chef (S) (R)5.50Jamie’s Comfort Food (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Kid-E-Cats (S)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.35Kangaroo Beach (S)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Milo (S) (R)9.10Summer Fun! (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S)2.15FILM: A KILLER CHOICE (2019) During a robbery, a paramedic is forced to choose which of two shooting victims to save first. Thriller, starring Gina Holden. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Cabaret star Mark films a video to play as part of his show. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00CASH IN THE ATTIC Chris Kamara and Paul Hayes are in Stockport, treasure-hunting with hairdresser Ged, who wants to turn the basement into a salon, and genealogist Eileen. (S)7PM7.00WOMEN’S HEALTH: BREAKING THE TABOOS Cherry Healey meets two women looking for treatment after damage to their bodies caused by pregnancy and birth. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.0010 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 DAYS Cherry Healey and the team help train conductor Lucie, and school teacher Taryn, who wants to regain her confidence after it was shattered by a divorce. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE HOTEL INSPECTOR Alex Polizzi returns to Rosehill House, a 30-bedroom hotel in Burnley, to see if the owners have turned the business around. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00HOTEL BENIDORM: SUN, SEA & SANGRIA Sharon on reception has pulled the short straw as three flightloads of Brits are expected at the same time, and to make matters worse there is a problem with the booking system. (S) (R)11PM11.05The World’s Biggest Strip Club (S) (R)12.05Swinging Both Ways: Adults Only (S) (R)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.051996: The 30 Greatest Hits (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING8.00KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.35MASTERCHEF (S)9.10MASTERCHEF (S)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)10.40DR PHIL (S); Weather11.35THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.15THE LIFFEY (S) (R)2.45EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.20YOUNG SHELDON (S) (R); Weather3.50SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY – PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS (S) (R)4.45DERMOT BANNON’S SUPER SMALL SPACES (S) (R)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS (S) (R)7PM7.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee gives advice to a woman from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, whose home is in negative equity. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Stacey continues her mission to get Jean home. (S)8PM8.00IT’S A PARK’S LIFE The Knockmaroon Gates are rehung. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Sharon is devastated when she realises the truth about Anto. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME Current affairs and topical reports, presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Fran McNulty. (S)10PM10.15THE THING ABOUT PAM A measure of justice, redemption and hope is finally found after Pam goes to shocking and absurd extremes to extricate herself from the web of lies she has spun. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.10Smother (S) (R)12.15Silent Witness (S) (R)1.20Prime Time (S) (R)2.00Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.15Dr Phil (S) (R)3.00Dr Phil (S) (R)3.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00The Imagination Machine (S) (R)8.10Ballybraddan (S) (R)8.20Ollie (R)8.25Peppa Pig (R)8.30Peppa Pig (R)8.35Mya Go (S) (R)8.40Mya Go (S) (R)8.45Let’s Find Out (S) (R)9.00Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (R)9.25Millie Inbetween (S) (R)9.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.05Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.20Hetty Feather (S) (R)10.50Wild Kratts (R)11.15World’s End (S) (R)11.30The Bagel and Becky Show (R)11.40Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)11.55Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)12.25Squad Goals (S) (R)12.55The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.30Junior Bake Off (S)2.25The Sarah Jane Adventures Part two of two. Clyde and Rani are trapped in a devastated alternate reality. (S) (R)3.00Ireland’s Fittest Family Mairead Ronan presents as 16 families take on all manner of physical challenges. (S) (R)4.30EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Peter Collins presents live coverage of day one of the multi-sport event from Munich. The championships get under way today with BMX freestyle from Olympiaberg, track cycling from Messe Munchen, artistic gymnastics at Olympiahalle, rowing at Olympic Regatta Centre and climbing from Koenigsplatz. (S)7PM7.30FIRE AND BLOOD: THE VIKINGS IN IRELAND Part one of two. Docudrama about the Scandinavian seafarers’ impact on the nation, revealing how the Viking dynasty built an empire and changed the course of Irish history. A 2018 discovery on Rathlin Island offered a new perspective on the first Vikings to attack Ireland. (S) (R)8PM8.30GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud meets Andy Stakes and Jeanette Hardy, who are building a new house on top of a sheer cliff on the west coast of Scotland. (S) (R)9PM9.30IT’S A SIN The shadow of Aids looms, but Ritchie’s denial is ferocious and Jill finds herself unable to tell the truth as the situation gets worse. Drama, starring Olly Alexander. (S)10PM10.25LOUIS THEROUX: SHOOTING JOE EXOTIC Louis returns to Oklahoma to explore what has happened since his 2011 documentary America’s Most Dangerous Pets, with Joe Exotic now residing in a federal prison. (S) (R)11PM11.20European Swimming Championships 2022 (S)12.20NCIS (S)1.10Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)1.40The Office (S) (R)2.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.15The 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 WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS Last in the series. (S) (R)4.30CORNWALL AND DEVON WALKS WITH JULIA BRADBURY (R)5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE Marlon and Rhona’s wedding day arrives. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Marlon and Rhona’s wedding day arrives. (S)8.30HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Terminal 3 re-opens its doors to the public 15 months into the global pandemic. (R)9PM9.00GRACE The detective believes a serial killer might be on the loose. (R)11PM11.00THE IPCRESS FILE (R)12.00HARLOTS (R)1.00TRAUMA (R)2.00INSIDE KFC: THE BILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN SHOP (R)3.15CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30AN CÓSTA THIAR (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Rose suggests an old-fashioned Christmas. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin finds he has no time for romance. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15ABAIR AMHRÁN Series celebrating songs from days gone by, filmed on location around the country. (R)7.30COMHRÁ Máirín de Brún is this week’s guest. She is the current Chair of the Oireachtas Board of Directors and is a member of the Comhaltas Irish Language Committee8PM8.00BAILTE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits Cill Rialaigh in South Kerry. (R)8.30ULAIDH FAOI THALAMH The underground infrastructure of Belfast.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Featuring performances by Jimmy Buckley, Susan McCann, Derek Ryan and Lorraine McDonald. (R)9.30CONTRACTORS The contractors make the most of the fine weather. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A look at the European recovery plan for all EU nations to overcome the coronavirus. (R)11PM11.37AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.40MURDER, SHE WROTE (S) (R)12.35WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24