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Today's TV Thursday 25 August

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Today's TV Thursday 25 August
Today's TV Thursday 25 August Today's TV Thursday 25 August

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15ANIMAL PARK (S)10.00CAUGHT RED HANDED (S)10.30FRAUD SQUAD (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From the National Botanic Garden of Wales. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45CATCHPOINT Raj and Amrik go head to head with Charlotte and Chloe. Hosted by Paddy McGuinness. (S) (R)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Water tanks and a display cabinet get the makeover treatment. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson helps a Birmingham couple find a new single-storey home in Lincolnshire. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Chris Hull travel to Somerset to design a family friendly garden. (S)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM People try to sell items to five dealers. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Ronan Keating and Michelle Ackerley host the magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest. (S)7.30EASTENDERS It’s decision time for Stuart as his health situation comes to a head. Meanwhile, Linda decides to make the most of the freedom she has left and Billy confides in Finlay about his love life. (S)8PM8.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The four remaining contenders attempt to demonstrate their ability when being asked to make crepe Suzette, in just 20 minutes. Then they are exposed to owner and head chef of the critically acclaimed Darjeeling Express in central London Asma Khan, who challenges each of the four celebrities to cook one of her recipes. (S)9PM9.00AMBULANCE A call is received detailing a male driving the wrong way up a slip road on the A19. Ollie and James are immediately dispatched alongside the police to treat the patient, who it is believed is in the midst of a serious mental health crisis. Narrated by Christopher Eccleston. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS Weather (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS NORTHERN IRELAND Featuring a stylish revamp of a hallway with a bespoke chandelier and luxurious wallpaper, and a new kitchen with a gold leaf gilded ceiling including suspended lights. (S) (R)11PM11.10Red Rose (S) (R)12.00Red Rose (S) (R)12.45The Secrets She Keeps (S) (R)1.30BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Animal Park (S) (R)7.15Garden Rescue (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: A Countryside Summer (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Nadiya Bakes (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Getting the Builders In (S) (R)1.45The Best Dishes Ever (S) (R)2.15Eggheads (S) (R)2.45Mastermind (S) (R)3.15SUPER SMALL ANIMALS (S) (R)4.15EAT WELL FOR LESS? (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Donna and her teenage boys, Will and Jack, gear up to sell their home reared bacon butties, pulled pork wraps and burgers at Cullompton Food Festival. (S)6.30GREAT AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS Part two of two. Michael Portillo travels from Alice Springs to Darwin, where he joins locals in commemorating the anniversary of a First World War battle. (S) (R)7PM7.00CRICKET: TODAY AT THE TEST England v South Africa. Action from day one of the Second Test in the three-match series, which takes place at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. The sides last met here in this format in 2017, when England prevailed by 177 runs with the help of a strong display by Moeen Ali. (S)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA New series. Return of the documentary about RNLI volunteers, beginning with a Christmas Eve case in Newhaven and the attempted rescue of two paragliders. They have landed on an isolated stretch of beach, and are now being swamped by the rapidly rising tide. (S)9PM9.00ALL THAT GLITTERS: BRITAIN’S NEXT JEWELLERY STAR New series. Katherine Ryan welcomes a fresh batch of craftspeople, who will battle it out over precious metals and gemstones to prove they are the next big name in jewellery. Judging the jewellers’ work are Shaun Leane and, new to the workshop, Dinny Hall. (S)10PM10.00THE BIG PROUD PARTY AGENCY Ryan and Daniel want to throw the mother of all comeback parties for Shannon. She badly injured herself almost two years ago has not stepped into a ring since. Now she has recovered and her friends are keen to celebrate her comeback. Last in the series. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15FILM: The Great Gatsby (2000) Drama, with Mira Sorvino and Toby Stephens and Toby Stephens. (S)12.45Sign Zone: Weatherman Walking (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Dirty Rotten Scammers (S) (R)2.00Sign Zone: Afghanistan: Getting Out (S) (R)3.00This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment and fashion news. Presented by Lorraine Kelly. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S BIGGEST AND BEST DEALS Today’s memorable Real Deal moments include a trip down memory lane for David Dickinson. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of five players answers questions about top 10 lists from the realms of pop culture and general knowledge. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Jenny, Hamish, Francesca and Mark pit their wits against the Chaser, adding money to the jackpot for the final chase. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Amelia’s pregnancy is outed, while Faith throws a party. Meanwhile, Bob has to physically restrain Dan from attacking Noah. (S)8PM8.30STOP AND SEARCH: POLICING THE STREETS? TONIGHT Supporters say ‘stop and search’ and data shows it’s disproportionately used against people from ethnic minority communities and their children. Is there a way for law enforcers to bridge an ever-widening gap with the young people they police? Alex Beresford reports. (S)9PM9.00HOTEL CUSTODY A full moon stirs up strange behaviour in Grimsby. Three men are arrested after a pub fight, one man knocks himself out in a police van, and another can’t remember why he’s in custody. Meanwhile, a ‘frequent flyer’ returns for the 74th time. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45LONG LOST FAMILY: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell revisit the stories of three people navigating new relationships, including ex-footballer Dominic Matteo, who was desperate to find his birth mother after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. (S) (R)11PM11.40All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)12.40Shop: 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)10.10The 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) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY (S)5.00MONEYBAGS Quiz show, presented by Craig Charles. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Mr Burns fears Doomsday is coming. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Shaq and Nadira have a lot of explaining to do at their wedding ceremony, as secrets are revealed and declarations of love are made. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GEORGE CLARKE’S OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME The architect explores an arts and crafts-inspired house in Surrey. Built in the 1920s, it has Artex everywhere and incorporates some dubious design alterations. He sets out to help its owners turn it back into an elegant home for themselves and their three children. (S)9PM9.00FOOTBALL DREAMS: THE ACADEMY Following south London-based Crystal Palace FC Academy, revealing the work that goes in to developing the next generation of footballing talent. The under-16s face a stressful time as their futures are set to be decided - they’ll either be offered their first paid scholarship contract for two years or they’ll be released. (S)10PM10.00FIRST DATES Thirty four-year-old Dan, a construction manager putting a broken engagement behind him. He is partnered with 35-year-old Jess, a personal trainer whose love life is in need of a good workout. Twenty-fiveyear-old Emily from Leeds boasts a master’s degree in law. Her date is rom-com-loving Yorkshire lad Ryan. (S)11PM11.05Night Coppers (S) (R)12.05Investigating Diana: Death in Paris (S) (R)1.00Investigating Diana: Death in Paris (S) (R)1.55Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)2.40Disability & Abortion: The Hardest Choice (S) (R)3.35Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (S) (R)4.30The Dog House (S) (R)5.20Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.45Jamie’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)6.50Fireman 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) (R)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)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S)2.15FILM: FRAMED FOR MURDER (2022) Premiere. Thriller, starring Meredith Thomas. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN John and Barry get to work repairing dozens of outfits, while Ray and Christine try to adapt to the high summer heat. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00CASH IN THE ATTIC Chris Kamara and appraiser Jessica Wall are in Essex, treasure-hunting with Sally and her son Luke. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00PRIMARK: HOW DO THEY REALLY DO IT? Documentary delving into the secrets of the UK’s biggest clothing retailer, revealing how a small Irish department store grew to become a high-street behemoth. The programme shows how the company’s unique approach to advertising gets it plenty of publicity without a big outlay. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.0010 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 DAYS Cherry Healey and the experts help NHS call handler Lorna, who has battled bulimia for most of her adult life. She wants a new look, while Deborah is worried that her partying past is catching up with her. Thankfully the experts have some clever tweaks and treatments to help them both feel fabulous. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00A FARM THROUGH TIME At Chiltern Open Air Museum, Ruth Goodman introduces Rob and Dave Nicholson to innovative, labour-saving Victorian farm machinery - the reaper binder and the controversial threshing machine. The brothers also meet Mark Harding, and make a traditional shepherd’s crook that they put to good use at Cannon Hall Farm. (S)10PM10.00BEN FOGLE: NEW LIVES IN THE WILD Ben revisits Emma, who lives a completely organic and off-grid life in an overgrown Welsh woodland, and has managed to make herself completely independent from the outside world. Emma reveals how she has needed to adapt her lifestyle as she has got older, and introduces the others who have joined her. (S) (R)11PM11.05Kinky on Camera: Adults Only (S) (R)12.05Sex Dolls Gone Wild: Adults Only (S) (R)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.001988: The 30 Greatest Hits (S) (R)5.25Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)5.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING8.00KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.35MASTERCHEF: THE FINALS (S)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.40DR PHIL (S); Weather11.35THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.10SUPER GARDEN (S) (R)2.40EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.15TODAY SHOW BITES (S); Weather3.50FATHER BROWN (S)4.45AT YOUR SERVICE GOES LARGE (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 Elaine Mullen, who started her pension late and is preparing psychologically and financially for retirement. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS It is decision time for Stuart, while Linda decides to make the most of the freedom she has left. Meanwhile, Billy confides in Finlay about his love life. (S)8PM8.00IT’S A PARK’S LIFE Biodiversity in Dublin’s Phoenix Park is crucial and Leif Barry keeps an eye on seasonal changes, taking daily walks to track the flora and fauna. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Pete is determined to support Doug, while Tommy struggles to help Anto, and Cass and his crew finally make a viable plan to accomplish their sit-in at the site. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports, presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Fran McNulty. (S)10PM10.15THE MAN WITH THE MOVING HOUSE The story of TV presenter Breanndán Begley as he faced homelessness in his own community while battling with Kerry County Council for 15 years to build a home on his ancestral land. As well as being the tale of one man’s crusade against the system. (S)11PM11.15Smother (S) (R)12.20Silent Witness (S) (R)1.20Prime Time (S) (R)2.00Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.15Dr Phil (S) (R)3.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Brewster the Rooster (S) (R)8.10Alva’s World (S) (R)8.20Ollie (R)8.25Let’s Find Out (R)8.45Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (R)9.10Millie Inbetween (S) (R)9.40Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.50Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.05Hetty Feather (S) (R)10.40Wild Kratts (S) (R)11.05World’s End (S) (R)11.20The Bagel and Becky Show (R)11.30Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)11.45Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)12.15Ace My Space (S) (R)12.45The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.20Junior Bake Off (S)2.15Storybud (S) (R)2.20The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)2.55Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.30IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward, following the private and professional lives of the staff who work there. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Rose confides in Cash about her worries about Xander’s repeated emotional over-investment with his patients. Meanwhile, Nikau tries to keep a close eye on Chloe. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Penny thinks that Leonard is taking her for granted (S) (R)7.30LIVE EUROPA LEAGUE Shamrock Rovers v Ferencvaros (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the play-off round second-leg tie at Tallaght Stadium. (S)10PM10.20IT’S A SIN Ritchie and Jill hatch a scheme to buy the Pink Palace. Meanwhile, Roscoe hopes that his secret lover can take him far away from his “0ordinary” life. (S)11PM11.20LIFE AND DEATH IN THE WAREHOUSE New series. Drama inspired by real-world events, telling the story of a Welsh worker Alys, who begins to fall behind at her warehouse job after becoming pregnant. Her childhood friend Megan joins the warehouse on a fast-track manager scheme, and is given the task of getting Alys’s pick rate back up. (S)12.30NCIS (S) (R)1.20Blinded: Those Who Kill (S) (R)2.05Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)2.45The Office (S) (R)3.20EuroNews6AM 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 (S) (R)4.30IN FOR A PENNY (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 Bob has to physically restrain Dan from attacking Noah. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE (S)8.30HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Inside Terminal 2, the cleaning team are on the hunt for a special kind of vagrant. (R)9PM9.00GRACE A sinister inquiry into skeletal remains found in a Brighton storm drain takes Grace down a labyrinthine trail through the past.11PM11.00THE IPCRESS FILE (R)12.00HOME FIRES (R)1.00CRACKER (R)2.05TRAUMA (R)3.05CLOSE5.00THE 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)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30AN CÓSTA THIAR (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy makes a shocking discovery. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin and his friends play poker. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15ABAIR AMHRÁN Featuring Karan Casey and Len Graham. (R)7.30CROÍ AN CHLUB Mícheál Breathnach face their first real challenge. (R)8PM8.00BAILTE A visit to Taobh an Locha in the heart of Co Donegal. (R)8.30ROS NA RÚN @ 25 A celebration of 25 years of the drama. (R)9PM9.00THE CYCLING SHOW Monthly cycling highlights magazine show. (S)9.30CONTRACTORS The second cuts of silage are ready and the contractors are ready to cut, bale and draw. Eoin gets his grass tested for nitrogen and sugar to see if it’s good to cut. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL L In a time of social distancing, researchers examine the processes triggered by human touch - and look at what happens when there is a lack of physical contact. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35MURDER, SHE WROTE Cabot Cove is thrust into the limelight. (S) (R)12.30WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24