Today's TV Wednesday 19 October

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN LIVE: COST OF LIVING SPECIAL WEEK (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45PARAMEDICS ON SCENE (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties about to be auctioned in Bradford, Dulwich and Sipson. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The teams search for money-making items in Llandeilo. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Sid faces a massive challenge when he has the day from hell at work. (S)2.15LONDON KILLS Billie will not forgive a young man’s deadly past. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a couple hoping to relocate to rural Somerset on a budget of £700,000. (S) (R)3.45ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP David Harper and Izzie Balmer search for antiques in Edinburgh. (S) (R)4.30THE TOURNAMENT Knockout quiz, hosted by Alex Scott. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz show, presented by Alexander Armstrong and Stephen Mangan. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas present the magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK, plus celebrity guests in the studio. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Jack is stunned to receive a video of Sam kissing him from a mystery sender. Lily gives Stacey a reality check. Jay and Lola tell Martin they are back together. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms back to life, including a wind-up bird cage and a selection of carved angels. (S) (R)9PM9.00RALPH & KATIE An unexpected health problem for Ralph leaves the family shellshocked and prompts him to think about the future. Danny and Emma make some big decisions. (S)9.30RALPH & KATIE The couple find themselves in a festive fix when they realise they have agreed to have Christmas dinner with Katie’s parents and Ralph’s mum. Last in series. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40NOLAN LIVE Stephen Nolan probes the issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland, focusing on the stories of the week and the people making the headlines in lively debates, with viewers sending in their questions via text, email and tweet. (S)11PM11.40Read All About It! (S)11.45Match of the Day (S)1.10Question of Sport (S) (R)1.40BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Tournament (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Best House in Town (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Lightning (S) (R)2.45Best Bakes Ever (S) (R)3.30GREAT BARRIER REEF (S) (R)4.30STREET AUCTION People donate items to be auctioned off for a community member. (S) (R)5.00FLOG IT! From Lydiard Park in Wiltshire. Visitors arrive with their heirlooms in the hope that they will go off to auction. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Cally Beaton, Louis Emerick, Helen George and Justin Moorhouse test their general knowledge skills. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara chats to more of the couples to find out all the latest backstage news and gossip. (S)7PM7.00LIVE RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP Wales v Cook Islands (Kick-off 7.30pm). Action from both teams’ opening Group D encounter, held at Leigh Sports Village. Cook Islands have happy memories of facing today’s opponents, as it was against them that the Pacific nation claimed their first World Cup win, a 28-24 victory on Welsh soil in 2013. (S)9PM9.30THE ELON MUSK SHOW In 2009, the financial crash sent shockwaves across the world and threatened to cripple Elon Musk. To realise his dream, he had to gain the confidence of the financial markets to allow Tesla to become a real viable company, while his space rocket enterprise, SpaceX, was awarded a Nasa contract and started to enjoy success. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15The Irish League Show (S) (R)11.45Unspun World with John Simpson (S)12.10BBC News (S)12.40Sign Zone: Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S) (R)1.10Sign Zone: Best Bakes Ever (S) (R)1.55Sign Zone: How To with John Wilson (S) (R)2.25This 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 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 sets up shop in Blackpool, with Henry Nicholls, Jan Keyne, Matt Taylor and Helen Gardiner. (S)3.00TENABLE A team of family and friends answers questions about top 10 lists, then tries to score a perfect 10 in the final round. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz. (S)5.00THE CHASE Ross from the Scottish Borders, Kate from London, Campbell from Buckinghamshire and Naomi from Sheffield pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE A loved character is trapped, while another local reaches safety. Lydia gets terrible news.(S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Fern frames Bernie for an ambitious theft, Chesney finds a positive pregnancy test in Gemma’s pocket, and Audrey gives Sam some words of wisdom. (S)9PM9.00DOC MARTIN The news of Martin’s Imperial College job offer goes flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision. Caitlin blames Bert for the flooded pub cellar, and an emergency on the rocks helps Morwenna make some important decisions. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show hosted by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs and cultural figures. Including updates from social media taking in perspectives from viewers, experts and key players throughout the programme. (S)11PM11.40Sorry, I Didn’t Know (S) (R)12.05English Football League Highlights (S)1.20Shop: Ideal World3.00For the Love of Britain (S) (R)3.25Unwind with ITV (S)4.40The Masked Dancer (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)8.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Frasier (S) (R)10.25Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Help! We Bought a Village (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Weekday magazine show. (S))2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00RENOVATION NATION A couple move take on a dilapidated high street townhouse in Wales. (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED The rivals head to the Holly Grove Farm in Staffordshire. (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Paula treats her guests to a retro evening. (S))6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart decides he wants a little brother. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Honour grows suspicious of her husband. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55ISLA’S STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER Isla’s parents reveal what it is like to fight cancer every day at such a young age. (S)8PM8.00HANDMADE: BRITAIN’S BEST WOODWORKER The woodworkers get more creative than ever as they make a sea-inspired sculpture from a fallen tree trunk. Using a mix of strength and fine detailing, they have just two days to chisel, saw and carve a work of art beautiful enough to impress judges Tom Dyckhoff and Sophie Sellu. Hosted by Mel Giedroyc. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud revisits a new build that saw a couple constructing an art deco lighthouse tower on a clifftop in north Devon – a project that led to marital problems and bankruptcy. (S)10PM10.00SOMEWHERE BOY A place in sheltered accommodation is found for Danny and a heartbroken Sue drops him off. Danny embarks on an adventure across town. (S)10.35SOMEWHERE BOY Danny returns home, where the truth about his final days inside the house are revealed in flashback. Last in series.(S)11PM11.05Unapologetic (S)12.10Taskmaster (S) (R)1.10The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (S) (R)2.05Judi Love: Black, Female and Invisible (S) (R)3.00Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)3.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.45Grand Designs (S) (R)5.35Drawers Off (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Oggy Oggy (S)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.30Milo (S) (R)7.45PIP AND POSY (S) (R)8.00The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Ricky Zoom (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45SHOPLIFTERS & SCAMMERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: STOLEN IN HER SLEEP Thriller, starring Morgan Bradley. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN James and Peter organise a coach trip to Nerja, a scenic coastal town just east of Málaga. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00WALKING VICTORIAN BRITAIN Onyeka Nubia heads to Birmingham, which became known as “the city of a thousand trades”. (S)6.30EGGHEADS Quiz show presented by Jeremy Vine. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW: BETTER TECH, BETTER LIFE Ortis and Georgie show B&B owners some gadgets to give their guests the perfect stay. Elsewhere, Harry Wallop shows how to save money on flights by booking at the right time, and sustainability experts Bianca and Charlotte test out an eco-friendly smartphone. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00CAR POUND COPS Surrey Police are surprised when a learner motorcyclist pulls a wheelie on the road in front of them and, upon pulling over the biker, they uncover more violations. It’s a day of action in Telford as the DVLA, local council and police join forces to rid the streets of untaxed vehicles. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00CAUSE OF DEATH New series. Following the work of senior coroner Dr James Adeley, who runs a team that works from the moment a body arrives in the mortuary through to the inquest. In the early hours of the morning, two elderly men are found semi-conscious with head injuries in the middle of a darkened stretch of road in Leyland, Lancashire. (S)10PM10.00AMBULANCE: CODE RED Paramedic Jack attends the scene of a double stabbing in Birmingham, where two neighbours have been attacked. Plus, Ambulance Control receive an emergency call reporting a man trapped under a bus. (S) (R)11PM11.05A&E After Dark (S) (R)12.05Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders (S) (R)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.05Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson (S) (R)3.55Britain’s Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson (S) (R)4.40House Doctor (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.05TELESHOPPING7.40TELESHOPPING8.15TODAY (S); Weather10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Cash shows up at Xander’s apartment, and finds a cagey Rose reluctant to talk. (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Featuring entertainment and celebrity news, consumer advice, and Ireland’s biggest giveaways. (S) (R)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE An eclectic mix of reports, features and events from all around the country. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Jack is stunned to receive a video of Sam kissing him from a mystery sender. Lily gives Stacey a reality check. Jay and Lola tell Martin they are back together but ask him to stay quiet - unaware Lexi is growing suspicious. (S); Lotto8PM8.00DONAL’S ROAD TRIP Donal Skehan goes back home to Dublin, visiting the Guinness Storehouse and meeting singer Inni-K in the 12th-century St Patrick’s Cathedral. (S) (R)8.30MARK MORIARTY: OFF DUTY CHEF Techniques and tips to master basic recipes as Mark aims to inspire and encourage home cooks to get the culinary foundations right. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35ULTIMATE HELL WEEK: THE PROFESSIONALS Of the 20 recruits only four now remain. The course culminates in one final event - complete the mission and they will have passed. Last in series. (S)10PM10.35IRELAND’S DIRTY LAUNDRY Part one of two. After decades of silence, survivors of that system now share their experiences during and since their incarceration, and reveal how they are still having to fight for the care, redress and acknowledgement that was promised to them. (S) (R); Weather11PM11.40Silent Witness (S) (R)12.40Ardal O’Hanlon: Tomb Raider (S) (R)1.40Great Lighthouses of Ireland (R)2.40The Zoo (S) (R)3.10Home Advantage (S) (R)3.50Scannal – Floozie in the Jacuzzi (S) (R)4.15The Liffey (S) (R)4.40Le Chéile (S) (R)5.05The Summer Show (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.55news2day (S) (R)8.10Wild Kratts (R)8.30Body Brothers (S) (R)8.45The Bagel and Becky Show (R)9.00The Bagel and Becky Show (R)9.15The Imagination Machine (S) (R)9.25Bing (R)9.30Bing (R)9.40Alva’s World (S) (R)9.50Alva’s World (S) (R)10.05Peppa Pig (R)10.10Peppa Pig (R)10.15Peek Zoo (S) (R)10.20Peek Zoo (S) (R)10.30Brewster the Rooster (S) (R)10.40Pirata & Capitano (R)10.50Let’s Find Out (S) (R)11.05Bright Sparks (S) (R)11.15Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.25Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.40Squad Goals (S) (R)12.05The Next Step (S) (R)12.30JourneyCam (S) (R)12.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)12.45The Strange Chores (S) (R)12.55The Strange Chores (S) (R)1.10The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.40The Bagel and Becky Show (R)1.55The Bagel and Becky Show (R)2.10Body Brothers (S) (R)2.254 O’Clock Club (S) (R)2.55Leonardo (S) (R)3.25Malory Towers (S) (R)3.55Blasts from the Past Comedy drama. (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Cash shows up at Xander’s apartment. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Amy is offered a fellowship at Princeton University, while Raj makes new living arrangements, (S) (R)7.25GARRAÍ GLAS Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits a farm and clinic in Dunboyne, Co Meath. Last in the series. (S) (R)7.55FAOI BHLÁTH Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh is in Co Clare to examine the karst landscape. (S) (R)8PM8.25DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD This time, Nick Knowles and the team transforms a home in Bromsgrove. Karis, a 28-year-old woman who has cerebral palsy, currently lives with her mother, Karen, but now her own health is deteriorating and it is making caring for Karis almost impossible. Elsewhere, Billy takes on jousting at Warwick Castle. (S)9PM9.35THE GOOD FIGHT Legal drama, starring Christine Baranski. (S)10PM10.35THE HANDMAID’S TALE June and Luke make their way into unfamiliar territory in their quest for information, while Serena gets to know her new hosts. (S)11PM11.30Empires of New York (S) (R)12.25Stath Lets Flats (S) (R)12.55Finding Alice (S) (R)1.55EuroNews6AM 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 WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND A selection of telly addicts comment on the week’s programmes from the comfort of their living rooms. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00IRELAND’S YOUNGEST GRANDPARENTS: TRUE LIVES Part one of two. (S) (R)12.00PRIME SUSPECT USA (R)1.00SHETLAND (R)2.10DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)2.35DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)3.00CLOSE4.30THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (R)5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 411.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30COMHRÁ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy discovers her ex-husband plans to marry for the third time. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin is given a puppy. Fred Savage stars. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30JUNIOR EUROVISION The semi-final of Ireland’s search for an entry for the 2022 Junior Eurovision. (R)8PM8.30SCÉALTA NA GCORN Gráinne McElwain visits the ‘rebel county’ of Cork, All Ireland winners in football across the decades. Last in series.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Featuring Lorraine and the Conquerors, Mike Denver and Martin Kavanagh, one of the Glór Tíre competitors. (R)9.30RÚIN ÓN SPÉIR Part one of two. Exploring the secrets and hidden histories of Ireland’s beautiful and ancient South and East.10PM10.30DR DEATH Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery performed on a friend, while the administration at Baylor suspects that drugs may be influencing his outcomes. (S)11PM11.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.30SURVIVOR12.20SHARK TANK (S) (R)1.15DÁIL ÉIREANN1.40FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24