Today's TV thursday 24 November

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00EXPERT WITNESS (S)10.30DOM DOES AMERICA (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)12.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)12.45MOTD LIVE: FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Uruguay v South Korea (Kick-off 1.00pm). Group H gets under way at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, as the sides meet in a World Cup finals for the third time. (S)3.15DOCTORS The pressure increases on Scarlett, while Daniel has to meet Izzie’s new boyfriend. (S)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Arit Anderson and the Rich brothers create a sensory garden in Luton. (S) (R)4.15THE BIDDING ROOM (S) (R)4.45POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)5.30BBC NEWS; Weather (S)6.00BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.30MOTD LIVE: FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Brazil v Serbia (Kick-off 7.00pm). Coverage of both teams’ opening fixture in Group G, which takes place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. With commentary by Guy Mowbray and Martin Keown. (S)9PM9.10MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS Marcus Wareing task the first two chefs to prep a pigeon, cook it on the crown, and serve the breasts with a pigeon and Madeira sauce. The final two contestants face a challenge set by Anna Haugh, who asks them to make a filo pastry mille feuille with layers of tropical fruit and piped coconut. (S)10 PM10.10BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.40BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.50THE VIEW Mark Carruthers presents a review of the week’s political news, including reports on the latest events at Stormont and Westminster. Plus, comment and analysis with studio guests. (S)11PM11.30Question Time (S)12.30Newscast Political chat. (S)1.00Late Night Football Club (S)1.50MOTD: FIFA World Cup Replay 2022 (S)3.15Weather for the Week Ahead (S)3.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Bargain Hunt Football Special (S) (R)7.15Escape to the Country (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Iolo: A Wild Life (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.00Bargain Hunt (S) (R)12.45Politics Live (S)1.30Best House in Town (S) (R)2.15Lightning (S) (R)2.45Lightning Quiz,hosted by Zoe Lyons. (S) (R)3.15THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE (S) (R)4.15KATE HUMBLE – INTO THE VOLCANO (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! Paul Martin meets the men of Chatham Dockyard, who kept the Royal Navy afloat. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Cariad Lloyd, Gareth Malone and Mike Wozniak take part. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Fanzine devoted to the ballroom dancing show. Hosted by Janette Manrara. (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Ronan Keating host the live magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Lola tries to cheer Lexi up by taking her out for the day, but she cannot help but worry that her daughter is angry with her - and things only get worse when Janine criticises her parenting skills. (S)8PM8.00THE SECRET GENIUS OF MODERN LIFE Hannah Fry delves into the inner workings of virtual assistants, which are now found in almost half of all UK homes. She goes behind the scenes with Alexa’s chief scientist, reveals how secret technology invented to hunt U-boats led to their targeted hearing, and discovers modern wi-fi’s debt to a 1940s Hollywood star. (S)9PM9.00THE ENGLISH In Powder River, Wyoming, Sheriff Marshall investigates the mysterious murder/suicide an ex-cavalry soldier and his homesteader wife. With Emily Blunt. (S)9.55SUZIE LEE: HOME COOK HERO The winner of the BBC’s Best Home Cook contest shows how to prepare and present showstopping raspberry and white chocolate choux buns. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE ULSTER RUGBY SHOW Gavin Andrews presents a light-hearted look at the news, results and talking points around Ulster’s latest matches in the United Rugby Championship. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15FILM: Ready Player One (2018) Scifi adventure, starring Tye Sheridan and Olivia Cooke. (S)1.20Sign Zone: Autumnwatch (S) (R)2.20Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: Blackpool Special (S) (R)3.50Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)4.30This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Switzerland v Cameroon (Kick-off 10.00am). Laura Woods presents live coverage of the opening fixture in Group G, which takes place at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (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); Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and the team are in Oldham, where Simon Schneider is squeezed to splash the cash for some stunning candle sticks. (S) (R)3.00FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Portugal v Ghana (Kick-off 4.00pm). The Group H rivals begin their campaigns at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, in only their second competitive meeting at senior level. Mark Pougatch presents, with analysis by Roy Keane, Graeme Souness and Joe Cole, and commentary by Jon Champion and Ally McCoist. (S)6.15UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Mackenzie has a choice to make, while David dreads telling Victoria the truth. Meanwhile, Priya’s heart goes out to Leyla. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Hope steals a hammer to take into school, Leanne attempts to put off Debbie’s buyer, and Ken is stunned to see his ex, Martha (Stephanie Beacham). (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! Ant and Dec present further coverage from week three of the Australian challenges, with highlights from the past 24 hours assessed. Just who will face the latest round of Bush Tucker Trials, and will any of the contestants decide to say they want to quit? (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather11PM11.00UTV Live (S); Weather11.15Keepers of the Lough (S) (R)11.45FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights (S)12.50Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport (S) (R)1.20Shop: Ideal World3.00Game of Talents (S) (R)3.55Unwind with ITV (S)5.051979 FA Cup Final – Arsenal v Man Utd – ITV Football Classics (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)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.00Frasier (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 (S)2.10Countdown Christopher Biggins is in Dictionary Corner. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES In Alicante. (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Banking assistant Shumin serves an authentic vegan Bangladeshi banquet. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa joins the Capitol City Philharmonic youth orchestra. (S)6.30HOLLYOAKS Charlie battles with doing the right thing and his need for self-preservation. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00ALDI’S NEXT BIG THING Julie Ashfield is looking for her chain’s next big thing in the ‘treat’ category. Among the wild and the wacky produce, are some hand-made chocolates that will definitely tug at the heartstrings, beer-filled Yorkshire puddings and a bar of chocolate packed with crisps vying for a coveted place on the shelves. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER With Dara Ó Briain holding a very slender lead in the race to claim television’s most prestigious prize, this penultimate episode finds John Kearns blunting the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggling with a raspberry and Munya Chawawa unwittingly forcing Sarah Millican into finding a novel use for a ping-pong ball. (S)10PM10.00THE HORNE SECTION TV SHOW Alex and the band get the green light for a full series but they still need to win over the audience after an overwhelming backlash on Twitter. (S)10.30THE HORNE SECTION TV SHOW The band are about to go on air with rapper and cook Big Zuu, only for Alex to be thrown by unexpected news. (S)11PM11.058 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.55You Won’t Believe This (S) (R)1.5024 Hours in A&E (S) (R)2.45Made in the 80s: The Decade That Shaped Our World (S) (R)3.40Random Acts: Whose Voice Is It Anyway? (S) (R)3.50Random Acts (Un)fit to Work (S) (R)3.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.45Devon and Cornwall (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Tales from the Zoo: Talking Animals (S)6.15Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.40Milo (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)9.00Milkshake! Story Den (S)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.30BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)1.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.30FILM: THE CHRISTMAS PACT (2018) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Kyla Pratt. (S)3.15FILM: HOT CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS (2020) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Aubrey Reynolds. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS OQ Elite take on the regulars. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Chicklets hope they have what it takes to defeat the regulars, while Jeremy Vine asks the questions. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00BRITAIN’S POSHEST FARM SHOP Part two of two. This episode celebrates our enduring love of the Great British Farm shop and visits four of the most outstanding examples. In Sussex, we’re introduced to the farm shop on the famous Cowdray Estate - internationally recognised as the British home of polo. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON Cameras focus on the events of June 2022, the start of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. In the Tower’s gift shop, sales assistant and royal superfan Allen Jones has been doing a roaring trade in Jubilee memorabilia. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BRIAN COX: HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVE Part two of two. The actor continues to explore society’s complicated relationship with money and wealth, this time turning the lens onto his adopted country of America. He wants to find out whether the American Dream - that anyone can make it big if they work hard enough - is a myth or a reality. (S)10PM10.00THE LIE: MURDER IN SUBURBIAS Part one of two. The dramatic twists and turns of the investigation into Rachel O’Reilly’s murder in 2004, and the devastating impact it had on her loved ones. The opening episode looks closely at the start of the investigation and how, as it progressed, Rachel’s husband Joe become the focus of the police’s investigation. (S) (R)11PM11.55Crimes That Shook Britain (S) (R)12.50Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. (S)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.00Eggheads (S) (R)3.25Eggheads (S) (R)3.50Inside Tesco: 24/7 (S) (R)4.40Railways That Built Britain (S) (R)5.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.05TELESHOPPING7.40TELESHOPPING8.15TODAY Weather10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW With Robin Roberts. (S) (R)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S)2.00FUTURE ISLAND A look at new treatments for leukaemia. (R)3.00EASTENDERS Eve is determined to help Suki. (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 Magazine show for farmers and rural residents, focusing on the ever-changing nature of country life and landscape. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Lola tries to cheer Lexi up by taking her out for the day, but she cannot help but worry that her daughter is angry with her - and things only get worse when Janine criticises her parenting skills. (S)8PM8.00DESIGNED FOR LIFE Arlene McIntyre works with different sized homes, beginning by coming to the aid of the Smyth family in Clontarf. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Maria feels increasingly trapped as Zak shows his ruthless side, while Zoe is buoyed by Joan’s praise and encouragement. Meanwhile, Mondo lashes out at everyone around him. (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)10PM10.15BAZ AND NANCY’S LAST ORDERS Baz and Nancy Ashmawy examine the subject of death, taking a sideways glance at the morbid, but also strangely uplifting, business of editing life’s final chapter. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Works Presents (S)11.50The Man Who Saw Too Much (S)12.55The Split (S) (R)2.00Prime Time (S) (R)2.40Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.50Doctors (S) (R)3.20Dr Phil (S)4.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00news2day (S)8.10Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)8.20A PERFECT PLANET David Attenborough narrates a look at how the oceans connect to form the Earth’s largest ecosystem, and how its network of currents supports the seas and marine wildlife. (S) (R)9.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Switzerland goes head to head with Cameroon (Kick-off 10.00am). Coverage of the opening fixture in Group G, which takes place at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (S)12.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Uruguay v South Korea (Kick-off 1.00pm). Group H gets under way at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, as the sides meet in a World Cup finals for the third time. (S)3.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Portugal v Ghana (Kick-off 4.00pm). The Group H rivals begin their campaigns at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, in only their second competitive meeting at senior level. (S)6.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Brazil v Serbia (Kick-off 7.00pm). Coverage of both teams’ opening fixture in Group G, which takes place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. (S)9PM9.30THE LOVE EXPERIMENT A brand-new dating show based around a social experiment designed by psychologist, Dr Arthur Aron in the 1990s. Throughout the series, strangers are paired together to ask each other a series of questions that scientific studies suggest can lead to falling in love. (S)10PM10.00DERRY GIRLS As Christmas approaches, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton’s visit, while Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan of his own. (S) (R)10.30THE YOUNG OFFENDERS A wild bus ride, accidentally instigated by local bully Billy Murphy, brings Conor, Jock and the girls closer together. (S) (R)11PM11.10FIFA World Cup Highlights (S)12.10The Outlaws (S) (R)1.20Our Miracle Years (S) (R)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.15The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00FILM: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (2000) Family drama, starring Jenny Agutter and Richard Attenborough.12.00Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S) (R)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.01EMMERDALE Mackenzie has a choice to make. (S)7.30EMMERDALE David dreads telling Victoria the truth. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Hope steals a hammer to take into school. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Leanne attempts to put off Debbie’s buyer. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! Further coverage from week three of the Australian challenges.10PM10.30THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.30TOO CLOSE (S) (R)12.35THE HOTEL INSPECTOR (S) (R)1.35CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 411.10The Wonder Years American comedy. (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30MNÁ NA TALÚN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy’s son makes an appearance. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin is appalled by the fate that awaits the family dog at the vet. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ With Paula Melvin, President of Conradh na Gaeilg.8PM8.00NA CEITHRE RÁITHE SNA DÉISE New series. A year-long visit to the Déise as the seasons change among the Gaeltacht people in the area.8.30ROS NA RÚN Micheál and Laoise concoct a plan to get Réailtín back to school, and Rory discovers that Malachaí destroyed Sadie’s painting.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA With Mike Denvir. Last in the series. (R)9.30HECTOR: BALKANS GO BALTICS Hector Ó hEochagáin visits Poland.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A man returns to the scene of an accident in which he was involved.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.11.35ROS NA RÚN Sonny and Crystal are anxious about one of their investors visiting the site. (R)12.05SHARK TANK (S) (R)12.55DÁIL ÉIREANN1.20FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24