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Today's TV Wednesday 31 August

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Today's TV Wednesday 31 August
Today's TV Wednesday 31 August

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00MAXIMUM SECURITY (S)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER In Stratford-upon-Avon. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The red and blue teams hunt for items at Brighton Racecourse, East Sussex. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45CATCHPOINT Game show, presented by Paddy McGuinness. (S) (R)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING JJ Chalmers rescues a birdcage, a suitcase and a coffee table from the tip. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple search Norfolk and Suffolk, hoping to find a new home within reach of their £400,000 budget. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE The Rich Brothers and Arit Anderson come up with plans for a garden in the Cotswolds. (S) (R)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Items including a toy rocket and rabbit, a gramophone, lamp shades, a high chair and a brooch. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Another mix of nationwide reports and live studiobased chat, presented by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Kheerat and Jean encourage each other to face their fears. Meanwhile, Bobby, Harvey and Rocky plan a surprise leaving party for Dana. Elsewhere, Phil tries to get some dirt on Keeble. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP The craftspeople hear the stories of pair of roller skates, a radiogram record player, a toy fire engine and a freedom fighter’s wallet, before bringing them back to life. (S)9PM9.00SHETLAND Perez rushes to the scene of the explosion to find Tosh dazed but unharmed. He issues a warrant for Connor’s arrest, to the outrage of Rachel Cairns. The complexity and size of the bomb suggests Connor was planning some kind of attack. The team speak to those who knew him in search of extremist beliefs. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40MATCH OF THE DAY Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium and Liverpool v Newcastle United at Anfield. Last season’s top two City and Liverpool will have been expecting three points in front of their fans. (S)11PM12.15Blackpool’s Dance Fever (S) (R)1.15This Is MY House (S) (R)1.45Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.50BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Bargain Hunt (S) (R)7.15The Bidding Room (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Getting the Builders In (S) (R)1.45The Super League Show With Tanya Arnold. (S) (R)2.30THE HUNDRED Manchester Originals v Oval Invincibles (Start-time 3.00pm). Live coverage of the women’s match at Emirates Old Trafford. The Invincibles are the defending champions and won by five wickets at The Kia Oval when the sides met last season in the first-ever women’s Hundred match. (S)6.00THE HUNDRED Manchester Originals goes head to head with Oval Invincibles (Start-time 6.30pm). Live coverage of the men’s match at Emirates Old Trafford. The Invincibles won three of their first five matches of the season, with two of those victories coming on their travels. (S)9PM9.30THE CARIBBEAN WITH ANDI AND MIQUITA Part two of two. Andi Oliver and her daughter visit Barbados, as this most British of Caribbean islands prepares to become a republic, cutting ties with the UK. While Barbados redefines its identity, the duo explore their own, as they receive DNA test results which connect with the African roots of the Caribbean people. (S) (R)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15FILM: Journey’s End (2017) War drama, starring Sam Claflin. (S)12.55Sign Zone: Ambulance (S) (R)1.55Sign Zone: All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star (S) (R)2.55Sign Zone: Best Bakes Ever (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 A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features and advice. 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 and his dealers set up shop in Milton Keynes, where Stewart Hofgartner ends up over paying once again. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Lawrence and Chanelle from Essex, Vicky and Nicky, and Newcastle couple Laura and Rob compete. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00FASTEST FINGER FIRST Anita Rani presents the quiz show. (S)5.00THE CHASE Toby from London, Annabelle from Edinburgh, Sarah from Sheffield and Dan from Birmingham take on the ruthless Chasers. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Naomi is surprised when she gets offered a job. Meanwhile, Faith is emotional, and Mackenzie struggles to think of a way to tell Charity his true feelings. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Audrey informs her family of her attempted overdose. Meanwhile, Asha implores Aadi not to cut ties with Dev. Jenny refuses to stand in the way of Leo’s future. (S)9PM9.00DIANA Documentary examining key events in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, following her journey from nursery assistant to global superstar. Told in the present tense, the film draws on archive footage and rarely heard testimony to illustrate the most iconic moments of her life. (S) (R)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather11PM11.00UTV Live (S); Weather11.15Hotel Custody (S) (R)12.10English Football League Highlights (S) (R)1.25Shop: Ideal World3.00For the Love of Britain (S) (R)3.25For the Love of Britain (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Victoria’s Palace (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 Craig Charles presents the high-stakes quiz. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Marge follow Moe after he closes his bar and find him and his father fighting. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS John Paul debates whether to come clean to Goldie after breaking a treasured sculpture. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00CHANGING ROOMS Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Whinnie Williams are in the West Yorkshire village of Haworth, to help a mother and son make over a room in each other’s homes. Mum Sonya is helped by eldest son Nathaniel, while younger son Christian works with his girlfriend, updating a pokey kitchen and a living room with office space. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS New series. Kevin McCloud follows more ambitious home-design projects, beginning by meeting Colin and Adele. They have employed a Swedish architect, an Italian interior design company and a Latvian building company to complete the eye-popping curved glass family home in the Manchester suburb where they both grew up. (S)10PM10.00BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES UK Sotheby’s International Realty broker Lee is trying to sell one of his exclusive listings, the £17.5million Huxley House on Billionaire’s Row. Polina tries to find a home for shoe-making fashionista Karl Chu. He wants a three-bedroom bachelor pad with plenty of space for shoes - and a cigar terrace. (S) (R)11PM11.05The Great (S)12.10Night Coppers (S) (R)1.05Finding the Cornish Dream (S) (R)1.55Rosie Jones’ Trip Hazard (S) (R)2.50FILM: Unsane (2018) Horror, starring Claire Foy. (S)4.30Britain’s Water Scandal: Dispatches (S) (R)4.55The Dog House (S) (R)5.50Escape to the Chateau (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 Iris is waiting for her friends. (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 IN MY FAMILY (2020) A crime author travels to an island, planning to research an unsolved murder. Thriller, with Anna Hopkins and Christopher Jacot. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Artists David and Carol try to sell some of their work. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00CASH IN THE ATTIC Chris Kamara and expert appraiser Kayleigh Davies head to Birmingham. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00THE HIGHLAND VET The large animal wing has a late night emergency when a heavily pregnant mule with a twisted womb is brought in. High winds leave many injured birds of prey in need of treatment. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00POLICE INTERCEPTORS Dog handler Chris finds himself on the tail of a runaway Renault Clio, while Rob and Dan receive intel that a residential home is emitting a familiar aroma of marijuana. Meanwhile, the Knife Crime Team head out in force to the northern suburbs, where they suspect a drug-deal is about to happen. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE BAY: THE MURDER OF LYNETTE WHITE The story of Lynette White’s murder in 1988 and the hunt for her killers, which began after the gruesome discovery of her body at a flat in the docklands area of Cardiff. This programme reveals the twists and turns in this landmark story, which ended in the conviction of Lynette’s killer, 15 years after her murder. (S)10PM10.50CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS Every bed in the department is occupied, but there are still 20 patients waiting for the next one to be vacated. Lead Nurse Steph is already struggling to manage the mounting number of patients when the emergency alarm sounds and all available staff must head to resus to help a fitting patient. (S) (R)11PM11.50A&E After Dark (S) (R)12.50Entertainment News on 5 (S)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Mariah: The Diva, The Demons, The Drama (S) (R)4.50Celebrity 5 Go to Spain (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)5.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING8.15KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.50MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS (S)10.00THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather10.55DR PHIL (S); Weather11.50THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.10FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.40EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.15TODAY SHOW BITES (S); Weather3.50ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (S) (R)4.45THE SUMMER SHOW (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)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Anne Cassin and Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh present an eclectic mix of reports, features and events from all around the country. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Kheerat and Jean encourage each other to face their fears. Meanwhile, Bobby, Harvey and Rocky plan a surprise leaving party for Dana. Elsewhere, Phil tries to get some dirt on Keeble. (S); Lotto8PM8.00NEVEN’S IRISH SEAFOOD TRAILS Neven Maguire revisits north Co Kerry, Dublin City and Co Mayo, beginning at Ballyseede Castle outside Tralee, where he meets Roy Schoenmaker. Last in the series. (S) (R)8.30EAR TO THE GROUND Helen Carroll, Darragh McCullough and Ella McSweeney explore the issues facing farmers and rural residents.(S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35FILM: FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY (2019) Premiere. An English wrestler pursues a high-profile career with the WWE, while her brother struggles to match her success. Fact-based drama, starring Florence Pugh, Lena Headey and Nick Frost. (S); Weather11PM11.40Silent Witness (S) (R)12.45Shackleton’s Cabin (S) (R)1.45The Zoo (S) (R)2.30Super Garden (S) (R)2.45Home Advantage (S) (R)3.25Bog Amach (S) (R)3.50Ireland’s Garden Heroes (S) (R)4.15Faoi Bhláth (S) (R)4.40Clear History (S) (R)5.10Pulling with My Parents (S) (R)5.50EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Brewster the Rooster (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? (R)9.15Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (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)11.35Bush Kids (S) (R)11.55Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)12.25Ace My Space (S) (R)12.55The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.25Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)1.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.05Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.20The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)2.55Junior MasterChef The first of three semi-finals. (S) (R)3.30Age of the Big Cats (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY Bernadette experiences a big success at work and plans for Penny to become a part of it - whether she wants to or not. (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Theo’s audition draws a crowd, but the band are cautious about recruiting him. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Penny tries to help her brother get a job. Meanwhile, Raj asks his ex-girlfriends why he is still single. (S) (R)7.25SAOL AN TRÉIDLIA A sick dachshund needs a blood transfusion. (S) (R)7.55GARRAÍ GLAS Síle Nic Chonaoniagh visits Micheál Mac Giolla Coda from Co Tipperary, who shows her how to extract honey from a hive.(S) (R)8PM8.25YOUR GARDEN MADE PERFECT Tom Massey and Pip Probert come up with rival designs for a Plymouth garden with a giant derelict swimming pool in the centre, and Joel Bird helps an Essex couple with their patio. (S) (R)9PM9.35PHIL LYNOTT: SONGS FOR WHILE I’M AWAY The life and music of the Thin Lizzy frontman, telling the story of how a young working-class Black boy from 1950s Dublin became one of Ireland’s greatest rock stars. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself, the film gets to the heart of Philip as a father, husband, friend, son and rock legend. (R)11PM11.50The Walking Dead (S)12.45Fleabag (S) (R)1.15Deutschland 89 (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 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 Naomi is surprised when she gets offered a job. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Asha implores Aadi not to cut ties with Dev. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND New series. Telly addicts review the week’s viewing from their living rooms. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Claire Brock offers her take on the big stories of the day with a panel of guests. (S)11PM11.00MILLION POUND PAWN A retired PR executive puts the pressure on Dan over several designer handbags.12.00HOME FIRES (R)1.00LIVING WITH LUCY (R)2.00CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (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 LÁITHREACH5.30COMHRÁ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Memorable birthday celebrations. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Part two of two. Kevin confronts Winnie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30CROÍ AN CHLUB Croía is in recovery and hopes to return to the pitch with Roundtowers soon. (R)8PM8.00SAOL CLAINNE Aoife Nic Sheáin fears for her family’s future due to faulty mica blocks. (R)8.30AN CÓSTA THIAR Áine Ní Bhreisleáin travels down the west coast of Ireland to gain an insight into the culture, challenges and benefits of living on an island in the the Atlantic. (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Compilation of country music performances from the Quays. (R)9.30SEAMUS HEANEY AND THE MUSIC OF WHAT HAPPENS Documentary about the life and work of Irish poet Seamus Heaney, with his widow and three children talking about their family life and his brothers discussing their childhood. (S) (R)11PM11.12AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather11.15SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR12.50WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.45FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24