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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE Magazine show. (S)10.00EXPERT WITNESS (S)10.30CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties changing hands in Lowestoft in Suffolk,Mexborough in South Yorkshire and Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams buy items to sell for profit at auction. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Jimmi bumps into a counselling patient having a crisis. (S)2.15PLANET EARTH: A LION’S TALE Cameras follow lion cub Moja and its mother Nyota as they struggle to find food and avoid danger in Kenya’s Masai Mara. (S) (R)2.30MOTD LIVE: FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Croatia v Belgium (Kick-off 3.00pm).Gary Lineker presents coverage of both teams’ final Group F game, as the European nations go head-tohead at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EASTENDERS Sonia tries to get convince Janine she is being paranoid about Mick and Linda. Meanwhile, Alfie tells Tommy he can’t help with the school fundraiser. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Janine remains determined to worm herself into Mick’s life. Denise steps in to help Jack support Amy. Sonia receives a devastating phone call. (S)8PM8.00MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS A MasterChef Pop-Up restaurant opens its doors in a warehouse micro-brewery in industrial east London. The contenders are tasked to cook a dish for 20 of the UK’s top pop-up chefs and entrepreneurs. They each have three hours to deliver a dish designed to get this influential crowd talking. (S)9PM9.00THE TRAITORS There’s tears and anger over the breakfast table as the news of the second Faithful to be murdered in the night by The Traitors is discovered. The players are sent into a spin as they discover more about each other in the mission. Then, a dramatic showdown at the round table results in another player being banished from the game. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE VIEW 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. Presented by Mark Carruthers. (S)11PM11.20Question Time Fiona Bruce chairs the topical debate from Aberystwyth, with panellists addressing topical questions from an invited audience. (S)12.20MOTD: FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights Mark Chapman presents action from the latest matches in Qatar, featuring Costa Rica v Germany, Japan v Spain and Croatia v Belgium. (S)1.10Newscast (S)1.40MOTD: FIFA World Cup Replay 2022 (S)3.10BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Beechgrove Gardens in Winter (S) (R)7.15Bargain Hunt (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)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Home Is Where the Art Is (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Eggheads Hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)2.45MOTD LIVE: FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Canada v Morocco (Kick-off 3.00pm).Gabby Logan presents coverage of third and final Group F match from Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar. (S)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Stephen Bailey, Charlie Brooks, Ria Lina and John Thomson test their general knowledge skills ahead of Friday’s final. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara dishes up more backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action from the world of Strictly. (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Ronan Keating with the stories that matter from across the country. (S)7.30NIGELLA’S COOK, EAT, REPEAT Nigella Lawson shares recipes that can be made in advance for cheesecake ice-cream and a fish stew, as well as a fried chicken sandwich garnished with some of her favourite condiments. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE SECRET GENIUS OF MODERN LIFE Hannah Fry discovers why innovations in meat-packing almost derailed the electric car revolution. She also reveals how a breakthrough in camcorder batteries led to Elon Musk’s electric empire, and shows how not to drive a multi-million dollar prototype car of the future. (S)9PM9.00THE ENGLISH Fifteen years earlier, on Wyoming’s Chalk River in 1875, Thomas Trafford arrives to establish his cattle ranch, along with his accountant and aide, David Melmont. But events take a sour turn when Melmont becomes involved in a horrific crime. (S)9.55BARRA ON THE BANN Barra Best travels along the River Bann. (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. With Tommy Bowe and Rory Best. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15FILM: The Deer Hunter (1978) The lives of three American steelworkers and their families are torn apart by the Vietnam War Oscar-winning Vietnam War drama, starring Robert De Niro. (S)2.10Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the last round before the quarter-finals. (S) (R)3.25Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)3.55This 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 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)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE The chef’s countrywide tour brings him to London. (S) (R)2.30TENABLE A team of friends take it in turns to find the answers to top 10 lists, before trying to score a perfect 10 in the final round. Hosted by Warwick Davis. (S) (R)3.29UTV WEATHER (S)3.30TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)4.30THE CHASE Contestants Cat, Nathan,Lin and Mark take part. (S) (R)5.30UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)5.45ITV EVENING NEWS (S); UTV Weather (S)6.15FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 Japan v Spain (Kick-off 7.00pm). Coverage of the Group E match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. (S)9PM9.15I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! COMING OUT Ant and Dec present coverage of what happened to campmates of the 2022 contest since they left the Australian base. Olivia Attwood had to leave the contest early due to medical grounds. The likes of Boy George, Babatúndé Aléshé, Mike Tindall and Scarlette Douglas were all pushed to their limits. (S)10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.00Secrets of the Comedy Circuit Stand-up comedy from Belfast filmed in front of a live audience - this programme contains strong language, adult humour, and sexual references. (S)11.30UTV Life (S)12.00On Assignment (S)12.30All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)1.25Shop: Ideal World3.00Game of Talents Game show.(S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Nadia’s Family Feasts (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)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (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 (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) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart begins tagging Springfield with unflattering references to Homer. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Ste offers his support to Juliet, and sparks fly between Felix and Mercedes. Meanwhile, Tony lies to Diane about why he missed the nativity as he gets ready to unveil the statue. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00FOOD UNWRAPPED’S NORDIC ADVENTURE Jimmy Doherty and Briony May Williams embark on an epic journey through the Nordic region. Starting in the Viking fjords of west Norway, they take to the seas to uncover how cod farming could be the future for meeting UK appetites and travelling east, through the ancient landscape of Sweden. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER – THE FINAL Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican, continuing to vye to become the 14th Taskmaster champion, Greg Davies hosts, ably assisted by Alex Horne. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE HORNE SECTION TV SHOW With the show now in need of a producer, Ash puts Lucy in charge, despite her not being able to produce. (S)10.30THE HORNE SECTION TV SHOW Alex tries to repair his broken friendships and, in a last-ditch attempt to make the series work, calls on a psychologist to help get the band back together. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.058 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.05Celebrity I Literally Just Told You (S) (R)1.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.50Made in the 80s: The Decade That Shaped Our World (S) (R)2.45You Won’t Believe This (S) (R)3.40Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.35Devon and Cornwall (S) (R)5.30Drawers Off: The Big Naked Painting Challenge (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)7.45Milo (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.55Odo (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Story Den (S)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.30BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)1.255 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.30FILM: CHRISTMAS IS YOU (2021) Premiere. Drama, starring Becca Tobin and Matthew MacCaull. (S)3.15FILM: CHRISTMAS HOTEL (2019) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Tatyana Ali, Sean Patrick Thomas and Sheryl Lee Ralph. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS Victoria Phoenix try their luck against the Eggheads. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Eagles from Stockton-on-Tees take on the regulars. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.0030 TIPS TO CUT YOUR CHRISTMAS SPEND Advice on saving money during the festive season, including tips on slashing the cost of the food shop, and making budget decorations. There are also tips from social media stars, who share ingenious ways of cutting costs and putting the life back into old traditions. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON On Thursday 8 September, news arrives that would change the nation’s history. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is announced after 70 years. It’s a time of deep sadness for the Tower staff and for the yeoman warders, some of whom have met the Queen in their role as royal bodyguards. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00MURDER ON THE DOORSTEP: WHO KILLED ALISTAIR WILSON? killing of Alistair Wilson has baffled detectives for almost 20 years. Just after 7pm on 28 November 2004, the young Scottish banker and father was executed on his own doorstep - shot three times at point blank range in a seemingly motiveless assassination. (S)10PM10.30MICK PHILPOTT: 5 MISTAKES THAT CAUGHT THE KILLER The errors made by Mick Philpott that led to his arrest for causing the death of five of his children and their half-brother by setting light to his home. (S) (R)11PM11.30Crimes That Shook Britain A look back at the hunt for the serial killer. (S) (R)12.25Millionaire Age Gap Love (S) (R)1.15The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.15Eggheads (S) (R)3.40Eggheads (S) (R)4.00The Funny Thing About Christmas (S) (R)4.50Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.15House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.40Fireman Sam (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.05TELESHOPPING7.40TELESHOPPING8.15TODAY (R); Weather10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (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)2.00SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES Crime drama, starring Lorna Watson. (S) (R)3.00THE STYLE COUNSELLORS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT (S)5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EAR TO THE GROUND Darragh McCullough meets a farmer who has brought in a well-drilling expert. Helen Carroll spends a day at the Galway Wool Co-op at Athenry Mart. (S)7.30EASTENDERS With Phil’s money on his mind, Alfie tells Tommy he can’t help with the school fundraiser - but quickly changes his mind when he sees how upset his son is. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Janine remains determined to worm herself into Mick’s life. Denise steps in to help Jack support Amy. Sonia receives a devastating phone call. (S)8.30FAIR CITY Amid constant clashes with Juliet, Kira bonds with Mondo over their shared past, while Tommy warns Maria against letting things get personal with Zak. (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)10PM10.15MY BUNGALOW BLISS Peter and Ronan from Craftstudio Architecture help pharmacist Sarah transform her grandparents’ old home in Ballina, Co Mayo, into a tranquil hideaway. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Works Presents John Kelly meets author John Boyne, who shares insights into what inspires and drives him. (S)11.50Maírín de Burca – A Loner’s Instinct A profile of one of Ireland’s leading feminists and activists. (S) (R)1.05The Split Christie is consumed with anger. (S) (R)2.10Prime Time (S) (R)2.45Telly Bingo Lottery game show. (S) (R)2.55Doctors (S) (R)3.20Dr Phil4.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00news2day (S)8.10Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)8.40Critters TV (S) (R)8.55Leonardo (S) (R)9.25Makers (S) (R)9.30Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.45Let’s Find Out (S) (R)10.00Thomas & Friends (R)10.10Thomas & Friends (R)10.20Happy the Hoglet (S) (R)10.30Happy the Hoglet (S) (R)10.35Bing (R)10.45Bing (R)10.50Mya Go (S) (R)11.05Mya Go (S) (R)11.10Go Jetters (S) (R)11.20Go Jetters (S) (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Peppa Pig (R)11.40Peppa Pig (R)11.45Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)12.00Wild Kratts (R)12.25Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.50Royals Next Door (S) (R)1.05Royals Next Door (S) (R)1.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.30BLUE PLANET II (S) (R)2.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Croatia v Belgium (Kick-off 3.00pm). All the action both teams’ concluding Group F encounter at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY Comedy series. (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.30FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE Costa Rica v Germany (Kick-off 7.00pm). Coverage of both teams’ final Group E encounter, held at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. (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)10PM10.00THE 2 JOHNNIES TAKE ON E-GAMING The comedy duo explore the ever-evolving subculture of competitive gaming and e-sports. They meet leading players, streamers,Twitchers and the Munster Rugby e-sports team as they aim to create their own game - ‘Grand Theft Chicken Roll’. (S) (R)11PM11.00FIFA World Cup Highlights Action from the latest matches in Qatar, featuring Costa Rica v Germany, Japan v Spain, Croatia v Belgium and Canada v Morocco. (S)12.00The Outlaws Frank looks back on his glory days in the 1980s and reflects on his choices. As the facts about the robbery become clearer, Haines and Selforth find an eager new partner in Diane. (S) (R)1.15Our Miracle Years (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 (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 Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 7 (S)7.30JOHNNY BRIGGS: CORONATION STREET LEGEND A tribute to the actor and soap star who died in February 2021. (S) (R)8PM8.00GINO’S ITALIAN COASTAL ESCAPE Chef Gino D’Acampo tours the east coast of Italy. (R)8.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)9PM9.00WITNESS NUMBER 3 New series. Thriller, starring Nina Toussaint-White.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00JULIA BRADBURY: BREAST CANCER AND ME (R)12.00ANTISOCIAL IRELAND (S) (R)1.00CORONATION STREET: 60 UNFORGETTABLE YEARS (R)2.30CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 411.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30MNÁ NA TALÚN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Blanche tries to attract a new man. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin resolves to make amends. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ Journalist and broadcaster Kevin Magee joins host Dáithí Ó Sé.8PM8.00NA CEITHRE RÁITHE SNA DÉISE The day for the big RNLI sponsored swim in Heilbhic arrives.8.30ROS NA RÚN Réailtín seeks access to the money her late mother left her.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE With John Hogan. (R)9.30HECTOR: BALKANS GO BALTICS Hector Ó hEochagáin visits Lithuania. In the capital, Vilnius, he explores the once divisive Jewish Ghetto and learns more about the nation’s impressive laser technology.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A 72-year-old man who has been living all his life up in the Piedmont valleys. Franco Baudino is known as The Mountain Man.11PM11.30ROS NA RÚN Réailtín wants access to the money her late mother left her, but Laoise dissuades Micheál from giving it to her. (R)12.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.05SHARK TANK (S) (R)12.55DÁIL ÉIREANN1.20FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24