Listings

Today's TV Tuesday 16 August

TV Guide

Gene Hackman stars in The Conversation on BBC 2 at 11.15pm
Gene Hackman stars in The Conversation on BBC 2 at 11.15pm Gene Hackman stars in The Conversation on BBC 2 at 11.15pm

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15ANIMAL PARK The zookeepers notice that the wolves have been digging a lot just recently, causing them to suspect that the mother of the pack could be pregnant. (S)10.00CAUGHT RED HANDED Dom Littlewood recounts the stories of a ram-raid on a hairdresser’s. (S)10.30FRAUD SQUAD HMRC track down the tax-dodging owner of BHS. (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Martin Roberts and the team explore properties being sold in Kent, central London and the West Midlands, talking to their new owners about their future plans. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Presenter Anita Manning gets to the bottom of a local UFO sighting. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Clare Balding and Gabby Logan introduces live coverage from day six of the multi-sport championships, with today’s action in Munich including the keirin final at Messe Munchen. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00RIP OFF BRITAIN The deaf movie lovers furious at the lack of captioned screenings in Britain’s cinema chains. Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate the chains that come out worst. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Phil is shocked at how far Sam has gone to try to impress him, while Suki and Ravi reveal their news to the family. (S)8PM8.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF Gareth Malone, Chris Eubank, Cliff Parisi, Mel Blatt and Queen MoJo compete in the second heat. For their first challenge, the contestants are each given a different mystery ingredient to showcase in a single dish. Then they have to serve up Canadian street food, before coming up with something special for a dinner party. (S)9PM9.00THE BILLION-POUND SAVINGS SCANDAL Each year, a billion pounds is lost in failed investment schemes. Panorama tells the story of one of them and follows investors as they try to unravel the truth about the their scheme, and challenge the regulators they believe failed them. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE BIG PROUD PARTY AGENCY Best friends Lauren and Tamara are keen to celebrate their friend Miya, who underwent gender confirmation surgery three years ago. (S)11PM11.10Ambulance (S) (R)12.10Question of Sport (S) (R)12.40This Is MY House (S) (R)1.10BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Animal Park (S) (R)7.15Sign Zone: A Countryside Summer (S) (R)7.45Sign Zone: Who Needs Banksy – Our Lives (S) (R)8.15The Super League Show (S) (R)9.00EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Coverage from day six. (S)1.45Eggheads Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)2.15Mastermind (S) (R)2.45Tigers About the House (S) (R)3.45ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Natasha Raskin Sharp and James Braxton both end up buying elephants. (S) (R)4.30FLOG IT! From Haddon Hall in Derbyshire. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Coverage of the sixth evening of the multi-sport championships from Munich, including athletics’ blue riband events - the men’s and women’s 100m finals at Olympiastadion. (S)10PM10.00PAULA MCINTYRE’S HAMELY KITCHEN Paula makes a Glens of Antrim lamb roast with a caramel and vinegar glaze, and two side dishes made from turnips, This will be followed by salt ling roasted and served with boxty, poached leeks, bacon crumb and an elderberry caper butter sauce. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15FILM: The Conversation (1974) Thriller, starring Gene Hackman. (S)1.05Sign Zone: Celebrity MasterChef (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: Celebrity MasterChef (S) (R)2.35Sign Zone: Dirty Rotten Scammers (S) (R)3.20This 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 and advice. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN More celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson visits Peterborough, where Fay Rutter inspects a jewellery box, James Layte digs deep for a bargain buy, and Tracey Thackray-Howitt assesses tin-plate toys. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE Five family members answer questions about top 10 lists, then try to score a perfect 10 in the final round to take home the prize money. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 Ethan is concerned about Manpreet. Meanwhile, Mandy opens up to Bernice about her suspicions of Sandra. Plus, Billy and Dawn have some news for Lucas. (S)8PM8.00WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives - with lifelines, including Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend and 50-50 available to them if they get stuck. Host Jeremy Clarkson may also lend a hand, if the players trust his general knowledge. (S) (R)9PM9.00SECRETS OF THE SPIES Focusing on assassination attempts and the targeted elimination of the enemy, including the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in 2006. There’s also a look back at one of the most iconic British crime stories of all, which took place in 1978 on Waterloo Bridge, when Georgi Markov was spiked with the tip of a poisoned umbrella. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Police detain a passenger whose bag is suspected to contain three firearms, Virgin has a launch party for their new route to the live music capital of the world - Austin, Texas, and Hannah rushes to the aid of a seasoned traveller. (S) (R)11PM11.45Junk and Disorderly (S) (R)12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00Griff’s Great Australian Adventure (S) (R)3.25Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Jeremy Pang’s Asian Kitchen (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)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.35The 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)5.00CELEBRITY MONEYBAGS (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Another trio of Halloween stories. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Sienna is in mortal danger when Warren puts a hit out on her, and Eric warns his sister to stay away from Cindy, concerned that she’s a bad influence. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00WORST HOUSE ON THE STREET Scarlette and Stuart Douglas meet single mother Paula, who has bought a home in Wirral which has plenty of problems - not least running water flooding the ground floor. To make matters worse, Paula has just £20,000, so the siblings have to be clever with cash. (S)9PM9.00NIGHT COPPERS On the beat with the police officers who patrol the city of Brighton after dark. PC Jack gets called to a street assault, but finding out who is the suspect and who is the victim proves difficult. PCs Matt and Amelia find a bloody-handed youth on a bus after reports of a smashed window and PC Aj chases down a suspected house burglar. (S)10PM10.00PORN KING: THE RISE & FALL OF RON JEREMY The conclusion of the two-part documentary revealing how the porn star’s alleged crimes were eventually brought to light. Having made his name as a porn star, Ron Jeremy now crossed over into the mainstream, making Hollywood friends, becoming a reality star and even selling his own range of rum. (S)11PM11.058 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)12.55The Last Leg (S) (R)1.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.50Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (S) (R)3.45The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge with Sandi Toksvig (S) (R)4.40The Dog House (S) (R)5.35Beat the Chef (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)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.35Kangaroo Beach (S)7.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Milo (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY A meeting between bandmate Eden and Cash brings up old history. (S)2.20FILM: LEFT FOR DEAD: THE ASHLEY REEVES STORY (2021) Premiere. Thriller, starring Anwen O’Driscoll. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Welsh couple Ben and Kate search for a bar they can rent. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00CASH IN THE ATTIC Jules Hudson and Kayleigh Davies head to Leeds to treasure-hunt with Jayne and David, a retired magistrate’s clerk and businessman respectively. (S)7PM7.00GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS The medics deal with another selection of patients, including one man with bad breath, another worried about his weight loss and a woman who wants a contraceptive implant. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00KEW GARDENS: A NEW YEAR IN BLOOM Joe undertakes a massive year-long renovation of the peony garden, while scientist Monique reveals the amazing healing properties of this underestimated shrub. There are also major changes for Hélèna in the kitchen garden, as all her precious vegetables are pulled up for a massive overhaul. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BEN FOGLE’S NEW LIVES IN THE COUNTRY Ben spends a year following Alan and Yvonne as they risk everything to start a holiday lodge business in a remote part of Scotland, with no experience of running a building project or a business, and live in a home they bought online during lockdown without ever setting foot in it. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE BOX: AN AMERICAN MURDER STORY Detective Chris Loudon’s mission to expose the truth behind one of America’s worst serial killers. Loudon discovers a box of evidence that was seized decades ago and left untouched. In the box are dozens of photos of young women, and Loudon unravels a murder mystery created by a monster hiding in plain sight. (S)11PM11.05April Jones: The Murder Tapes (S) (R)12.30Police Interceptors (S) (R)1.25The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.25Curvy Girls: Stripped Bare (S) (R)4.10The Yorkshire Vet (S) (R)5.10Wildlife SOS (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)8.35MASTERCHEF9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW; Weather10.40DR PHIL (S) (R); Weather11.35THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.15THE LIFFEY (S) (R)2.45EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.20YOUNG SHELDON (R); Weather3.50FATHER BROWN4.45DERMOT BANNON’S INCREDIBLE HOMES (R)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS (S)7PM7.00HORSE COUNTRY Following six members of the Kildare Pony Club as they try to qualify for the national three-day eventing championship in Tattersalls in Co Meath. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Phil is shocked at how far Sam has gone to try to impress him, while Suki and Ravi reveal their news to the family. Elsewhere, Honey sets herself a challenge. (S) (R)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Damien turns the tables on James and Hayley’s concerns about Jon prove correct. (S)8.30CHEAP IRISH HOMES Madeline and Hugh enlist the help of Maggie and Kieran to find them a house in Cork, where they want to escape the big smoke. Maggie found a variety of promising properties in the north and west of the county. (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS Lorelei’s podcast about Agatha’s story becomes a success, but Meghan continues to shun the ambitious young journalist. Meanwhile, Agatha is fighting to hold onto her baby as the authorities attempt to identify the prison officer who fathered it. (S)10PM10.30MEITHEAL: THE STORY OF A SEARCH Revealing how the small isolated coastal community of Erris in Co Mayo found itself at the heart of the search for the crew of Irish Coastguard helicopter Rescue 116 in March 2017, a tragedy that shocked the nation and would affect the lives of all who helped in an effort lasting more than 40 days. (S); Weather11PM11.35Dr Eva’s Great Escape (S) (R)12.35Holby City (S) (R)1.45Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.00Dr Phil (S) (R)2.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00The Imagination Machine (S) (R)8.10Alva’s World (S) (R)8.20Ollie (R)8.25Peppa Pig (R)8.30Let’s Find Out (S) (R)8.50What’s New Scooby-Doo?9.15Millie Inbetween (S) (R)9.45Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.10Hetty Feather (S) (R)10.45Wild Kratts (R)11.10World’s End (S) (R)11.25The Bagel and Becky Show (R)11.35Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)11.50Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)12.20Ace My Space (S) (R)12.50The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.25Junior Bake Off (S)2.15IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY The second heat of the physical fitness challenge sees families from Kildare, Tipperary, Meath and Kilkenny competing in tests of muscle endurance, speed and agility. (S) (R)3.15EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Live coverage of day six of the multi-sport event from Munich. The athletics continues at Olympiastadion with the javelin discipline of the decathlon and the men’s 100m semi-finals. Elsewhere, a potentially thrilling track cycling session at Messe Munchen culminates with the women’s and men’s madison and keirin finals. (S)7PM7.45LIVE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Rangers v PSV Eindhoven (Kick-off 8.00pm). Darragh Maloney presents coverage of the play-off round first-leg tie, which comes from Ibrox. Last season’s UEFA Europa League runners-up Rangers overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise with a 3-0 victory here to reach this stage. (S)10PM10.30EUROPEAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Paul O’Flynn presents highlights of day six of the event from Stadio del Nuoto in Rome, including the finals of the men’s 200m butterfly, 50m breaststroke and 1500m freestyle, the women’s 50m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 100m backstroke, and the mixed 4x200m freestyle. (S)11PM11.30Bear & Nicola Adams’ Wild Adventure (S) (R)12.30Celebrity Pulling with My Parents (S) (R)1.30The 2 Johnnies Take On (S) (R)2.30Operation Transformation (S) (R)3.25Peataí! (S) (R)3.50The Style Counsellors (S) (R)4.15Shoulders of Giants (S) (R)4.40At Your Service (S) (R)5.05How to Be Good with Money (S) (R)5.30EuroNews6AM 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 Quiz show. (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)4.30IN FOR A PENNY (R)5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)8.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news from 2016. (S) (R)9PM9.00HOW TO CATCH A CAT KILLER The story of Steven Bouquet.10PM10.00SPORT STORIES: GRAEME SOUNESS The former midfielder discusses his time at Liverpool.11PM11.05LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE Five Australian households take a formerly incarcerated person into their homes.12.1515 DAYS (R)1.15CRACKER (R)2.15LIVING WITH LUCY (R)3.15CLOSE5.00THE MASKED SINGER (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 411.10The 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 General knowledge quiz. (S) (R)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30BAILTE (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15ABAIR AMHRÁN Series celebrating songs from days gone by. (R)7.30TRÍD AN LIONSA A collection of vintage photographs charting the work of nurses employed by the Lady Dudley Nursing Scheme. (R)8PM8.00BÁDÓIRÍ The Galway hooker sailors prepare for the new racing season. (R)8.30GO DOMHAIN SAN FHUIL Part one of two. A day in the life of fishermen working out of Magheraroarty Pier. (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Featuring Jimmy Buckley, Susan McCann and Derek Ryan. (R)9.30OPRY LE DANIEL Daniel O’Donnell hosts the Irish-language country music show from the Town Hall in Newry, Co Down, featuring the best artists from home and abroad. (R)10PM10.30WHY WOMEN KILL Beth Ann’s budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted. (S) (R)11PM11.28AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.30FARGO Molly suspects Lester is involved in the murders. (S) (R)12.30FARGO (S) (R)1.30FÍORSCÉAL (R)2.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24