Today's TV Thursday 03 November

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)10.45DIRTY ROTTEN SCAMMERS (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams buy items to sell for profit at auction. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Jimmi tries to help a difficult patient understand a recurring nightmare - though not everything is as it seems. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Chloe Kempster works on a reclaimed chest of drawers. (S) (R)3.00I ESCAPED TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson and Steve Brown retrace their steps on former house-hunting missions in the Midlands. (S)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team restore a scientist’s meticulous notebook. (S)4.30THE TRAVELLING AUCTIONEERS Restorer Will Kirk and auctioneer Christina Trevanion head to Northumberland. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Ronan Keating present the live magazine show. (S)7.30EASTENDERS The police interrogate Ravi about his past, and his relationships with the Panesars - particularly Suki. Linda explains to Kat it was her fault Alfie got stuck on the roof. Jean overhears Harvey talking about his dating app match. (S)8PM8.00UNBREAKABLE The semi-final is here and the remaining four couples are hoping their relationship has what it takes to get them a step closer to that winning title. Tensions rise in the most frustrating challenge yet, as one half of each couple is stranded on an island, while their partners are left behind to guess which items they’d most likely take along with them. (S)9PM9.00MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS Anna Haugh’s Skills Test challenges the chefs on their butchery skills, while Marcus Wareing asks them to butterfly sardines. The four chefs then have a final chance to impress in the Signature Menu round, when they have 90 minutes to serve up an outstanding main course. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40ARENA: JAMES JOYCE’S ULYSSES One hundred years after its publication, Arena reveals the tawdry, shocking, poetic, uplifting and gloriously kaleidoscopic humanity of Joyce’s masterpiece and the film celebrates Joyce’s daringly modernist style. (S)11PM12.10Question Time Fiona Bruce presents the topical debate from Horsham, West Sussex, with a panel of politicians and other guests facing questions from the audience.1.10Newscast A weekly round-up from Westminster, delivering the usual mix of serious analysis and gossip about the biggest stories in politics. (S)1.40BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Take a Hike (S) (R)6.30I Escaped to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Repair Shop (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Iolo: A Wild Life (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Villages by the Sea (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Glorious Gardens from Above (S) (R)1.45Eggheads Hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)2.15Wanted: A Simple Life (S) (R)3.00GARDENING TOGETHER WITH DIARMUID GAVIN (S) (R)3.30MOUNTAIN VETS (S) (R)4.30MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY: CASE CLOSED? (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Sian Gibson, Jean Johansson, Iain Stirling and Rav Wilding test their skills. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara dishes up all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. (S)7PM7.00LIVE WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP England v Australia (Kick-off 7.30pm). All the action from Copper Box Arena in London, as two of the favourites get their campaigns under way. This is the fourth edition of the tournament and England have reached the final in all of the previous three, but their only victory came against the Aussies back in 2008. (S)9PM9.30THE RESCUE: 54 HOURS UNDER THE GROUND Following a freak accident, experienced caver George Linnane was left with multiple injuries within Britain’s deepest cave system. Documentary tells the stories of those volunteers, who worked for more than two days straight to retrieve Linnane from the 900ft deep Ogof Ffynnon Ddu (OFD) cave. (S) (R)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Tutankhamun’s Secrets: Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez The art historian heads to Egypt to reveal how Howard Carter unearthed the pharaoh’s tomb in 1922. (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: Sensationalists: The Bad Girls and Boys of British Art (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R)3.05Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)3.45This 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, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat about what they are up to. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson is joined in Swindon by his dealers Alison Chapman, Fay Rutter and Tracy Thackray-Howitt. (S)3.00RIDDICULOUS Ranvir Singh hosts. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show.(S)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as Simon from Drumsum, Sharon from Newtongrange, Leah from Manchester and Mayank from London hope to secure a cash prize. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Will and Kim take matters into their own hands while Dan worries about Harriet’s true feelings for him. Laurel is shocked by Bernice’s callous attitude. (S)8PM8.30MORTGAGE CRISIS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? TONIGHT Across the UK, families are feeling the pinch as mortgage costs skyrocket ahead of a looming interest rate rise. But is there more to this money crisis, and what can people do to keep on top of their finances? Adam Shaw investigates. (S)9PM9.00QATAR: STATE OF FEAR? As the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar nears its climax, this documentary investigates the human cost that the host nation has put into it. Allegations of foreign labour abuse and unexplained deaths have dogged the organisers of the massive construction projects necessary for the event. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: SPIDER-MAN (2002) A clumsy teenager develops superhuman powers after a genetically engineered spider bites him. At first his fantastic skills delight him, but his elation is severely tempered by a family tragedy. Comic-book adventure, starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. (S)11PM12.50Shop: Ideal World A selection of repeat shows.3.00Slam Dunk Two basketball players and their teams battle their way through the Ball Out 3x3 tournament. Last in the series. (S) (R)3.35Unwind with ITV Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection (S)5.05Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson is joined in Swindon by his dealers Alison Chapman and Fay Rutter. (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)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Chateau DIY (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Hosted by Steph McGovern. (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30COME DINE WITH ME (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS God and St Peter question what it takes to enter the Pearly Gates. (S)6.30HOLLYOAKS Peri makes a tearful admission to Leela about her feelings for Juliet. Damon tries to help Maxine tackle the recent spiking issue. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55DEBORAH JAMES’ STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER Short film telling the story of Dame Deborah James, who became an inspiration for anyone living with bowel cancer.8PM8.00ALDI’S NEXT BIG THING Aldi’s head buyer Julie goes on the hunt for the next healthy and wholesome product. From camel’s milk to kombucha, Julie’s tastebuds are put to the test. After a site visit by Chris Bavin and Anita Rani to find out if they’re really ready to scale and supply to almost 1,000 Aldi stores, one lucky supplier is selected and lands a contract. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does some elaborate jumping, and Fern Brady walks too slowly. Amid the carnage, Little Alex Horne attempts to offer sound advice to all five competitors, but finds himself largely ignored. Hosted by Greg Davies. (S)10PM10.00MUNYA CHAWAWA: HOW TO SURVIVE A DICTATOR The comedian travels to South Africa to document the life of Robert Mugabe, to find out more about one of the world’s most notorious tyrants. Munya wanted to return to his homeland Zimbabwe to make his documentary, but his filming visas were mysteriously cancelled without explanation. (S)11PM11.05My Massive C**k Men with exceptionally large penises reveal how this has affected their lives. (S) (R)12.10Celebrity I Literally Just Told You (S) (R)1.05Mo Gilligan & Friends: The Black British Takeover (S) (R)2.1024 Hours in A&E (S) (R)3.05Nine Perfect Strangers (S) (R)3.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.50Best of Britain by the Sea (S) (R)5.45Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.45Milo (S) (R)8.00PIP AND POSY (S) (R)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.55Odo (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Story Den (S)9.10Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S)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: A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS (2020) Romantic drama, starring Erin Cahill and Ryan Paevey. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00PARKING HELL Documentary following the daily battles across Britain for parking spaces. (S)6.30EGGHEADS Bad Avengers, a team of friends from Northern Ireland, take on the regular quiz experts, while Jeremy Vine asks the questions. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00THE HIGHLAND VET A highland cow has a huge growth on its hip that is getting bigger, and David is delivering a calf when he finds it is not in the right position, a potentially fatal complication. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON It is March 2022 and the Tower staff are continuing work on their most ambitious installation ever - the transformation of the moat into a huge floral display to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Known as Superbloom, the installation has been three years in the planning. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00LOST WORLDS WITH BEN FOGLE Ben heads to Cyprus to spend a week with the UN’s Peacekeeping Force, who patrol the enormous buffer zone on the island, keeping the two warring sides in the civil war apart. Ben is on a mission to understand more about the so-called ‘Cyprus Problem’, visiting ghost towns left behind, learning how gangs profit from the division. (S)10PM10.30INSIDE HOLLOWAY: WOMEN BEHIND BARS Documentary exploring the history of the prison and its inmates examines the period from 1948 to the present day. Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955, while child-killer Myra Hindley later hatched an escape plan with a prison warden with whom she had fallen in love. (S) (R)11PM12.00Crimes That Shook Britain (S) (R) 12.55Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. (S)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show Interactive gambling. (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.05Diet Secrets & How to Lose Weight (S) (R)3.55The Hotel Inspector (S) (R)4.40House Doctor (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.40TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather10.45DR PHIL (S); Weather11.40HOME OF THE YEAR (R)12.10DOCTORS Valerie returns to get funding for her invention with Princess’s help. (S)12.455 TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30HOME RESCUE (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S) (R)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EAR TO THE GROUND New series. The return of the magazine show for farmers and rural residents, focusing on the ever-changing nature of country life and landscape. (S)7.30EASTENDERS The police interrogate Ravi, Linda tells Kat it was her fault Alfie got stuck on the roof and jealous Jean overhears Harvey talking about his dating app match. (S)8PM8.00THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING Conor Pope and Santis O’Garro investigate the rising cost of energy, meeting the members of one household with a particular reason for worrying about their immediate future. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Anto and Sharon have a massive showdown, while Tommy’s attempt to scare Zak away from criminality badly backfires. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35RTÉ INVESTIGATES – MISSING PIECES Two decades after Ireland’s organ retention scandal, Aoife Hegarty reports on failings in the post-mortem process for bereaved parents. (S)10PM10.15RELENTLESS: THE CONNACHT WAY Documentary following the fortunes of Connacht Rugby through the eyes of players Bundee Aki, Niall Murray and Tom Farrell, all of whom are at pivotal moments in their careers. The film reveals the unique perspectives, challenges and motivations of each player, taking a journey with them through the 2021/2022 season. (S)11PM11.15Bloodlands Protocol will not let Tom Brannick near the island investigation, but driven by his hunger to settle a score from his past, the detective attempts to solve the kidnapping case. With the help of Birdy he is soon in perilous pursuit of a possible connection to the crime. (S) (R)12.20Time (S) (R)1.25Prime Time (S) (R)2.05Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.20Doctors (S) (R)2.50Dr Phil (R)3.35EuroNews 6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00The Imagination Machine (S) (R)8.10Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)8.20C.L.U.B (S) (R)8.50Mini Moguls (S) (R)9.30Keep It Up (S) (R)10.00Tales from Dún Draíochta (S) (R)10.15FILM: ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN (1989) Animation, with the voice of Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise. (S)11.50Blasts from the Past (S)12.20FILM: INSPECTOR SUNSHINE (2019) Comedy, starring Adam Ferguson and Anja Taljaard. (S)2.00Bush Kids (S)2.20Deadly Predators (S)2.55Deadly Predators (S)3.30Cheetah Family & Me (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon and Amy are devastated after learning from a Russian paper that Super Asymmetry has already been discovered and disproved. (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident, following the private and professional lives of the staff. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Worried about Ziggy pushing herself at work, Dean encourages her to tell Justin about the pregnancy. (S) (R)7PM7.00WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUS A peek inside the world’s most luxurious private jets, enjoyed by the super-rich, who eschew the trappings of ’mere’ 16-seater jets and favour their very own ’megajets’. (S) (R)8PM8.00AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Monica Galetti and Giles Coren visit Jade Mountain, a handbuilt hotel in St Lucia where each room has no outer wall. Giles finds that room service here is tougher than it seems, and Monica dives for lionfish, which they both serve to guests visiting especially to have their wedding on the beach. (S) (R)9PM9.00THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Conor’s mother Mairead tires of her son and friend Jock’s behaviour, so books them into a “therapy”” session. Chris Walley and Alex Murphy star. (S) (R)9.35RTÉ INVESTIGATES – MISSING PIECES Two decades after Ireland’s organ retention scandal, Aoife Hegarty reports on failings in the post-mortem process for bereaved parents. (S)10PM10.05DARREN AND JOE’S FREE GAFF Darren Conway and Joseph McGucken bring their surreal and experimental comedy style to life in this sketch show featuring some of Ireland’s most well-known content creators. (S)10.35DERRY GIRLS Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are with excitement as they have tickets to see boyband Take That in Belfast. (S) (R)11PM11.05Line of Duty As AC-12 struggle to deal with the repercussions of tragic events, Hastings makes one final bid to uncover institutionalised corruption before his time runs out. (S) (R)12.15The Salisbury Poisonings Nick struggles to adjust to life post-Novichok, Tracy learns the contamination radius may be even bigger than last time, and Dawn’s life hangs in the balance. (S) (R)1.10Our Miracle Years (R)2.10EuroNews6AM 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 WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 7 (S)7.30EMMERDALE Will and Kim take matters into their own hands. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Will and Kim take matters into their own hands. (S)8.30BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD9PM9.00THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND THE CANOE The truth emerges as Anne and John are interviewed by the police. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW11PM11.00THE HOLIDAY (S) (R)12.00WORLD ON FIRE (S) (R)1.15FILM: THE WOMAN IN WHITE Atmospheric thriller, starring Tara Fitzgerald.3.45CLOSE5.25THE 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 LÁITHREACH5.30AN FÓD DEIREANACH (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Rose’s sister Holly announces she is paying a visit, a prospect that delights all the girls - except Rose. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS The Coopers’ decision to move across town puts a strain on Kevin’s relationship with Winnie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.207 LÁ Expert analysis and debate on political stories, with an added focus on regional and Gaeltacht affairs.8PM8.00TURAS BÓTHAIR Featuring various opinions about contraception and contemplation about whether men would take the pill.8.30ROS NA RÚN Michelle’s huge donation to the Indian orphanage affects the Ionad Fóllaine build.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA This edition features Brendan Shine and the winner of the Glór Tíre competition Mike Keenan. (R)9.30HECTOR: BALKANS GO BALTICS Hector visits the Balkan nation and oldest country in Europe, Bulgaria.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL In the United States, temperatures are breaking all records.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN (R)12.05SHARK TANK (S) (R)1.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24