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Today's TV Wednesday 07 December
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE AT CHRISTMAS (S)10.00EXPERT WITNESS (S)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Zara has a difficult conversation with Izzie. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Jacqui Joseph and her colleagues upcycle a radiogram and crockery. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A four-generation family are looking for two houses in the same village. (S)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM Featuring an old croquet set, a vintage Herman Miller chair and a custom-built motorbike. (S) (R)4.30GARDEN RESCUE The return of the show in which a pair of green-fingered experts descend on gardens in desperate need of a makeover. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00HOPE STREET The police are called out to investigate the vandalism of a remote cottage that belonged to Mrs Yorke only to discover Denis Crofter fixing the damage. (S)7.45NORTHERN IRISH CHRISTMAS A celebration of favourite Christmas moments including how a Belfast toyshop made dreams come true in the 1970s and 1980s. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS Zack receives life-changing news from the wrong person. Janine is excited when her luck changes. Jack finally gets something to smile about. (S)8.30MINI MATCHMAKERS Holly and Steve arrive looking for love. The matchmakers have their work cut out as Holly and Steve hit them with their wish-lists. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life, including a fishing tackle box and a wartime doll. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.45THE TRAITORS Claudia Winkleman hosts as another player is sent home, tempers rise at the round table and the faithful are determined to catch a traitor in the act. Surprises are in store for the contestants and Claudia proves the castle really is full of secrets. (S)11PM11.45MOBO Awards 2022 (S)12.45Blankety Blank (S) (R)1.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.15Expert Witness (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: See Hear (S)8.30Sign Zone:Between the Covers (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Best House in Town (S) (R)1.45Lightning Quiz show. (S) (R)2.15World’s Weirdest Events (S) (R)3.15THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE (S) (R)4.15BACK IN TIME FOR SCHOOL (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! James Lewis and Jonathan Pratt are in Glemham Hall in Suffolk, where they uncover a 17th-century apothecary jar. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Ashley John-Baptiste, Simon Rimmer, Claire Sweeney and Esme Young compete. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO An insight look at how the celebrity contestants are shaping up for Saturday at the midweek point. (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK, plus celebrity guests in the studio. (S)7.30NIGELLA’S COOK, EAT, REPEAT Presenter Nigella Lawson makes a caramel custard dessert inspired by one of her grandmother’s recipes, as well as brown butter colcannon with black pudding meatballs in tomato sauce. (S) (R)8PM8.00CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Duncan James and Antony Costa from the boyband Blue join Ochuko Ojiri and Roo Irvine on an antiques hunt around the Cotswolds. With £400 each to spend, a stately Rolls Royce and a sporty Porsche, they head off to the shops. Ant lets his heart rule his head as he buys some Second World War medals from Greece. (S)9PM9.00I’M AN ALCOHOLIC: INSIDE RECOVERY Documentary offering an intimate look inside an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in central England, sharing the deeply personal stories of the recovering alcoholics in attendance. The programme also explores the history of the AA addiction programme, which has been operating in the UK for 75 years. (S)10PM10.00THE IRISH LEAGUE SHOW Joel Taggart and Nicola McCarthy present action from recent IFA Premiership fixtures, including Glenavon v Larne and Crusaders v Glentoran. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Undercover Door to Door: Who’s Getting Rich? (S) (R)11.45Two Doors Down (S)12.15Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (S)12.45Unspun World with John Simpson (S)1.15How To with John Wilson (S) (R)1.40How To with John Wilson (S) (R)2.10Sign Zone: See Hear (S) (R)2.40Sign Zone: The Secret Genius of Modern Life (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); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL Newcastle Racecourse plays host, where a couple of pistols catch Helen Gardiner’s eye, and Henry Nicholls lets his heart rule his head as he splashes out on a rare Christmas single. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of choir singers tackle a series of Top 10 list questions for the chance to win £125,000. Hosted by Warwick Davis. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Jude, Nick, Su and Chante take part. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather7PM7.00EMMERDALE Jimmy opens a can of worms, while Gabby rises to the challenge but Dawn impresses more. Plus, Bernice struggles. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Gail grows suspicious of Stephen, Maria proposes a change to the Christmas market, Tyrone gets down on one knee for Fiz, and George questions Todd’s attitude towards Laurence. (S)9PM9.00GINO’S COOKING UP LOVE New series. Gino D’Acampo hosts a new dating show with a culinary twist, as he opens his cooking school to six singles looking for love, whilst also learning how to cook authentic, Italian cuisine in Italy. (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, topical guests and cultural figures. Including updates from social media taking in perspectives from viewers, experts and key players throughout the programme. (S)11PM11.40It’ll Be Alright on the Night (S) (R)12.35Extreme E Highlights (S)1.30Shop: Ideal World3.00On Assignment (S) (R)3.30Unwind with ITV (S)4.45Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years (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 Presented by Colin Murray. (S)3.00KIRSTIE’S HANDMADE CHRISTMAS (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30COME DINE WITH ME DJ and Mark goes down the festival route. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS The townsfolk discover Ned and Edna have tied the knot. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS The village are oblivious to Verity’s situation as the Christmas lights switch on is well under way. (S)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55THE POLITICAL SLOT Ben Bradley MP delivers the Conservative Party’s view on nuclear fusion energy. (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer take two couples house-hunting in south Wales. Meanwhile, Chris and Laura want a slice of the countryside with dreams of a vegetable patch in a huge garden for their one-year-old son Jack to play in but when the perfect place arises reality brings them down from cloud nine. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud visits five houses praised for their use of materials and craftsmanship. A barn conversion in East Anglia, a minimal hymn to brick in Northern Ireland, an eco-terrace in London, a timber based eco-home in the Fens and an extension in Norwich. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00COPS IN CRISIS: DISPATCHES An investigation into the crisis facing British policing due to lack of resources and toxic culture. Thousands of crimes in the UK are receiving little or no investigation and cuts to other services are exacerbating the problem leaving pressure on officers continuously rising, impacting mental health. (S)11PM11.05First Dates at Christmas 2021 (S) (R)12.10Women Who Kill (S) (R)1.0524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)2.00Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause (S) (R)2.55Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)3.45Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Devon and Cornwall (S) (R)5.35Drawers 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)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)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) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.55Odo (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Story Den (S) (R)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: CANDY COATED CHRISTMAS (2021) Premiere. Festive drama, starring Molly McCook. (S)3.15FILM: DESIGNING CHRISTMAS (2022) Premiere. Festive romance, starring Jessica Szohr and Marco Grazzini. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Medway and Solent Originals take on the regulars. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine asks the questions as friends the MsFits take on the quiz experts. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW: BETTER TECH, BETTER LIFE Ortis and Georgie find out if tech can help a family have a stress-free school run, before the pair check out the latest phone photo printers. Elsewhere, Jon is pitting a premium dishwasher against a budget rival, and Bianca and Charlotte test out a filtered water bottle. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00LIVE: WINTER ON THE FARM Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson return to follow life at Cannon Hall Farm, where brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson are preparing for the season. JB Gill joins the team along with Matthew Jackson-Smith and Shona Searson, with insights into how the farm’s animals are adjusting to the colder months. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00DODI: LAST DAYS OF A PLAYBOY Documentary exploring the life of Dodi Al-Fayed, revealing the untold story of the man who tragically lost his life alongside Princess Diana in the fateful car accident in 1997. Later, Princess Diana’s close confidante, Richard Kay, offers a revelatory new insight into her relationship with Dodi and her state of mind hours before her death. (S)10PM10.30WITHOUT A TRACE Examining high-profile cases which remain unsolved, resulting in agony for families of the victims and frustration for the police. The first episode focuses on the case of Lee Boxell, who disappeared in South London in 1988, never to be seen again. Lee’s parents have lived without answers for more than 30 years. (S) (R)11PM11.30Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders (S) (R)12.25Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts (S) (R)1.15The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.15Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys (S) (R)4.05Tarrant on the African Express (S) (R)4.50Christmas with Mariah Carey (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.00TELESHOPPING7.35TELESHOPPING8.10TODAY (S) (R); Weather10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.00ALL WALKS OF LIFE Roz Purcell knows the Tipperary hills. (S) (R)2.30FAIR CITY Mondo is excited about a fresh start with Kira. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS The BranningFox family closes ranks as Sam attacks them. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT (S)5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Anne Cassin and Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh present. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Zack is excited to start his new job, blissfully unaware Whitney is plucking up the courage to tell him she is pregnant. Jack finally gets something to smile about, so Kim throws a surprise dinner to bring the family together - unaware of the effect it will have on Amy. (S); Lotto8PM8.00SUPER GARDEN The final of the competition sees the judges choose their favourite amateur garden designer, who will be awarded a spot at the Bloom festival in June. Last in the series. (S) (R)8.30NEVEN’S CHRISTMAS AT MUCKROSS TRADITIONAL FARMS Chef Neven Maguire demonstrates a selection of festive recipes. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35TOMMY TIERNAN’S EPIC WEST Part one of two. The comedian tells the story of the west of Ireland through the rich body of culture it has inspired. He begins by travelling from Skellig Michael, through Sligo and on to Connemara, along the way meeting Kevin Barry and the Saw Doctors. (S)10PM10.35AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR The winner of the award is announced. (S); Weather11PM11.40Call the Midwife (S)12.45The Main Stage (S) (R)1.45Takeaway Titans (R)2.45Cheap Irish Homes (R)3.10Keys to My Life (S) (R)3.35The 2 Johnnies Do America (S) (R)4.30How Long Will You Live? (S) (R)4.55The Man with the Moving House (S) (R)5.55EuroNews6AM 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)10.35Bing (R)10.45Bing (R)10.50Mya Go (S) (R)10.55Mya Go (S) (R)11.05Mya Go (S) (R)11.10Go Jetters (S) (R)11.20Go Jetters (S) (R)11.35Go Jetters (R)11.40Peppa Pig (R)11.45Peppa Pig (R)11.50Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)12.05Wild 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)1.30Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.40Danny & Mick (R)1.55Taking the Next Step (S) (R)2.30Holly Hobbie (R)2.55Tara Duncan (S)3.10Tara Duncan (S)3.25Ace My Space (S) (R)3.55Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)4.00Bush Kids (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)6.30YOUNG SHELDON Mary tries selling make-up, while Sheldon attends his first comic book convention. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon, Bernadette and Raj are jealous when Amy and Howard work in the lab together. (S) (R)7.25FAOI BHLÁTH Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh examines the wildflowers found at Ireland’s roadsides. (S) (R)7.55DROICHID NA HÉIREANN Lochlann Ó Mearáin visits one of oldest surviving suspension bridges in Offaly. (S) (R)8PM8.25DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD Nick Knowles travels to Dartford to meet Scott and Jenny, whose third son Charlie was born with cerebral palsy and developmental delay. The boy needs round-the-clock care, which his mother gave up work to provide, but now he is 13, the family are struggling to cope in their small home. (S) (R)9PM9.35FIRST DATES IRELAND A special bonus episode looking back at some of the most memorable dates from this series, including Emma and Scott from Cork, and the perfectly-matched Tara and Jamie. (S) (R)10PM10.35UKRAINE: IDENTITY ON THE FRONTLINE Documentary providing context to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, examining Vladimir Putin’s pursuit of power and featuring interviews with soldiers, politicians and intellectuals. (S) (R)11PM11.40Crime (S) (R)12.40Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week (S) (R)1.40Louis Theroux’s Altered States (S) (R)2.50EuroNews6AM 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 WOMEN4.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE (S)7.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Gail grows suspicious of Stephen. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Maria proposes a change to the Christmas market. (S)9PM9.00THE BIG QUIZ: CORONATION STREET V EMMERDALE With Jack P Shepherd, Sally Dynevor, Ryan Russell, Nicola Wheeler, Jurell Carter and Mark Charnock.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)10.55GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)11PM12.00TOMMY FLEMING – LIVE AT KNOCK BASILICA (R)12.55DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)1.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (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)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00CÚLA 45.13ANIMAL FANPEDIA (S) (R)5.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Rose worries about her health. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin has a holiday romance. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30RÉALTA AGUS GAOLTA The search for Ireland’s most talented family. Judges Irial Ó Ceallaigh and Sinéad Ní Uallacháin are joined by special guest judge Aoife Ní Bhriain. (R)8PM8.30MNÁ NA TALÚN Documentary following four female farmers over the course of the autumn season.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Music from the cream of the country music crop, featuring the Sheerin Family, Cliona Hagan, Michael English, Mike Denver, Louise Morrissey and Robert Mizzell. (S) (R)9.30MARÚ IN IARTHAR CHORCAÍ The events of April 1922 when 13 men were murdered in west Cork, because, it is claimed, they were Protestants.11PM11.10THE SINNER Unsure whom to trust, Ambrose hunts down his pursuers. Crime drama, starring Bill Pullman. (S)12.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.05SURVIVOR12.50SHARK TANK (S) (R)1.45DÁIL ÉIREANN2.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24