Today's TV Wednesday 28 December

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00ATTENBOROUGH: 60 YEARS IN THE WILD (S) (R)10.00FILM: A DOG’S JOURNEY (2019) Drama sequel, starring Dennis Quaid and Henry Lau. (S)11.40FILM: WALLACE & GROMIT IN THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT (2005) Animated adventure, with the voice of Peter Sallis. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.15BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.25FILM: ZOG (2018) Animated adventure, with the voice of Hugh Skinner and Tracey Ullman. (S)1.55FILM: ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS (2020) Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s book. (S)2.20FILM: FINDING DORY (2016) Animated sequel, with the voice of Ellen DeGeneres. (S)3.50FILM: MOANA (2016) Disney animation, with the voice of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho. (S)5.30POINTLESS CELEBRITIES (S) (R)6.15BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.35BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.45THE WEAKEST LINK Romesh Ranganathan hosts as eight celebrities try to win £50,000. (S)7PM7.30EASTENDERS The rumour-mongers are out in force as the news about what happened on Christmas Day is finally out - and Scarlett gets a rough deal when she becomes the target of someone’s rage. A suspicious Sam desperately tries to work out what Phil is up to. Zack melts Whitney’s heart with a kind gesture. Freddie finds himself double booked. (S)8PM8.00DOGS IN THE WILD: MEET THE FAMILY New series. Chris Packham narrates a documentary following the lives of packs of wild dogs across the world. Featuring astonishing cinematography combined with emotional and immersive storytelling, the programme follows the packs from the rugged peaks of the Himalayas to the blistering Sahara desert. (S)9PM9.00MAYFLIES Part one of two. Andrea Gibb’s two-part adaptation of Andrew O’Hagan’s novel, starring Tony Curran and Martin Compston as old friends reunited 30 years after the greatest summer of their lives. In 1986, Tully and Jimmy made a vow to live their lives differently following a magical weekend in Manchester. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.30FILM: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: SALAZAR’S REVENGE (2017) Ghost scavengers escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea, including Captain Jack Sparrow. Swashbuckling sequel, starring Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem and Geoffrey Rush. (S)11PM12.30Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel (S) (R)1.30Question of Sport Christmas Special (S) (R)2.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.05BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.35Sign Zone: See Hear (S)7.05Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S) (R)7.35The Polar Bear Family and Me (S) (R)8.35Jay’s Yorkshire Workshop (S) (R)9.35FILM: THE THIRD MAN (1949) Thriller, starring Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles. (S) (b/w)11.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)12.15Bargain Hunt: Ceramics Special (S) (R)1.00Great British Railway Journeys (S) (R)1.30FILM: SOUTH PACIFIC (1958) Wartime romantic musical, starring Mitzi Gaynor and Rossano Brazzi. (S)3.55THE REAL MARIGOLD ON TOUR The group embark on a journey to the heart of the Far East, Vietnam. (S) (R)4.55FILM: WHISKY GALORE! (2016) Comedy, starring James Cosmo, Eddie Izzard and Naomi Battrick. (S)6.30CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Richard Osman and Ingrid Oliver search for antiques in Norfolk. (S)7PM7.30RICHARD OSMAN’S FESTIVE HOUSE OF GAMES Brian Conley, Scarlett Moffatt, Anneka Rice and Phil Wang test their general knowledge skills for another round of challenges hosted by Richard Osman. (S)8PM8.00THE IRISH LEAGUE SHOW Joel Taggart and Nicola McCarthy present action from recent IFA Premiership fixtures, including Glentoran v Linfield and Larne v Carrick Rangers. (S)8.30CHRISTMAS UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE Two teams return tonight to contest the first semi-final of this year’s Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (S)9PM9.00VIENNA BLOOD An actress is murdered at a silent movie premiere, leaving Max and Oskar to enter a new world in search of men with fanatical devotions and dangerous obsessions. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.30FILM: HEAT (1995) An armoured car hold-up sets a veteran police detective on the trail of a highly intelligent career criminal, whom he is obsessed with capturing. Meanwhile, the robber is planning an elaborate bank heist as his final job before retiring, and a complex game of cat and mouse develops between the two. Thriller, with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. (S)11PM1.15Sign Zone: Trailblazers: A Rocky Mountain Road Trip (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: See Hear (S) (R)2.45B&B by the Sea (S)3.15B&B by the Sea (S)3.45B&B by the Sea (S)4.15B&B by the Sea (S)4.45B&B by the Sea (S)5.15This 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, advice and competitions. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.35UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.45NINJA WARRIOR UK: RACE FOR GLORY More competitors take on the obstacle course. (S) (R)2.45FILM: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2012) Dracula opens a luxury resort for monsters, only to unexpectedly find himself with a human guest. Animated comedy, with the voices of Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg. (S)4.30TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S)5.30THE CHASE Quiz show. (S)6.30UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.45ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather7PM7.00CORONATION STREET Sarah quits her job following a showdown with Carla, Todd makes a play for Laurence, and Stephen panics when Jenny reveals that new information has come to light regarding Leo. (S)8PM8.00THE VOICE KIDS The young finalists take to the stage for the final, with battles, showstopping solos and support from coaches Ronan Keating, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and Will.i.am as they compete to be crowned champion. Presented by Emma Willis. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.14UTV WEATHER (S)10.15FILM: DIE HARD 2 (1990) A lone cop battles terrorists who have taken over an airport to force the release of a convicted drug baron. Action thriller sequel, starring Bruce Willis and Bonnie Bedelia. (S)11PM12.20All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)1.15Shop: Ideal World3.00Bradley & Barney: Breaking Dad at Christmas (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Ainsley’s Festive Food We Love (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.35The King of Queens (S) (R)6.55The King of Queens (S) (R)7.20Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.45Everybody Loves Raymond Sitcom. (S) (R)8.10The Simpsons (S) (R)8.35The Simpsons (S) (R)9.05The Simpsons (S) (R)9.35FILM: PLAYING WITH FIRE (2019) Comedy, starring John Cena. (S)11.30Chateau DIY at Christmas (S) (R)12.30Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.35The Greatest Snowman 2022 (S) (R)2.05Billionaire Blooms at Christmas Documentary. (S) (R)3.05FILM: DAD’S ARMY (1971) Comedy, starring Arthur Lowe. (S)5.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)6.00HOLLYOAKS Olivia’s jealousy drives her to an act of betrayal. (S) (R)6.30CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)6.50FILM: JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (2017) Fantasy action comedy, starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart. (S)9PM9.00JON AND LUCY’S PARTY OF THE YEAR Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont eat, drink and get merry on a getaway from the post-Christmas, pre-New Year lull with some of their closest friends Romesh Ranganathan, Judi Love and Tom Allen. The gang reflect on the highs and lows of 2022 and get up to some festive mischief in this comedy special. (S)10PM10.008 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the longrunning words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo. They’re joined by Stevie Martin and Joe Wilkinson, and Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S) (R)11PM11.05Celebrity I Literally Just Told You with Jimmy Carr (S) (R)12.10FILM: Little Fockers (2010) Comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. (S)1.50FILM: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Horror, starring Mia Farrow. (S)4.10Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.00Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country (S) (R)5.55Countdown (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (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)8.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.50Daisy & Ollie (S)8.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Roarsome Dinosaurs (S)9.15ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)9.20FRIENDS (S) (R)9.45FILM: A CINDERELLA STORY (2004) Romantic comedy. (S)10.45ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.50FILM: A CINDERELLA STORY (2004) Concluded. (S)11.45FILM: THE SECRET GARDEN (1993) Children’s drama. (S)12.455 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.50FILM: THE SECRET GARDEN (1993) Concluded. (S)2.10FILM: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998) Swashbuckling adventure. (S)3.10ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)3.15FILM: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998) Concluded. (S)4.15FILM: THE MASK OF ZORRO (1998) Swashbuckling adventure. (S)5.155 NEWS UPDATE (S)5.20FILM: THE MASK OF ZORRO (1998) Concluded. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN 2022 Action from heat two in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition continued. British veteran Mark Felix, now 56 years old, took part in this heat alongside Americans Brian Shaw and Bobby Thompson and Canadian Mitchell Hooper. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON AT CHRISTMAS Historic Royal Palaces interpretation officer Emma Bell has a bold plan to transform the fortress into a spectacular winter wonderland, inspired by the Tower’s famous menagerie. (S) (R)9PM9.00RIPTIDE Alison’s suspicions rise when she learns that Ethan argued with Sean on the beach just before he was presumed to have drowned, and she decides to report him to the police. Meanwhile, Hannah becomes worried that Logan might know more than he is letting on. Starring Jo Joyner and Peter O’Brien. (S)10PM10.00ADELE: 30 GREATEST MOMENTS A countdown of memorable events from the singer’s career, from the time the north London teenager first burst onto the scene in 2008 to the present day. The programme visits some of the key places in Adele’s life, from her old school to the studios in which she has recorded her record-breaking albums. (S) (R)11PM11.55Most Shocking Celebrity Moments in Pop (S) (R)1.45The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.45Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.50Great British Gardens: Season by Season with Carol Klein (S) (R)4.40Great British Gardens: Season by Season with Carol Klein (S) (R)5.25House Doctor (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.40TELESHOPPING8.15FILM: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN (1954) Romantic drama, starring Dorothy McGuire. (S)10.15FILM: MAN’S FAVORITE SPORT?(1964) Comedy, starring Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss. (S)12.30EASTENDERS (S) (R)1.05RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOW IRELAND ROCKED THE 80S (S) (R)2.15FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.45HIS DARK MATERIALS (S)3.45FILM: BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989) Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox. (S)5.45NUACHT (S)5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30THE LIFE OF SEÁN (S)7PM7.30EASTENDERS The rumour-mongers are out in force as the news about what happened on Christmas Day is finally out - and Scarlett gets a rough deal when she becomes the target of someone’s rage. A suspicious Sam desperately tries to work out what Phil is up to. Zack melts Whitney’s heart with a kind gesture. Freddie finds himself double booked. (S); Lotto8PM8.00KEYS TO MY LIFE Brendan Courtney invites more celebrities to reveal how places they have lived in have shaped their lives, beginning with actor Bryan Murray. (S) (R)8.30KILLINASKULLY Dan the Man and B&B mistress Goretti hound the German TV producers attempting to make a documentary. First episode of the comedy, with Pat Shortt. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.25DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT – THE RTÉ CONCERT ORCHESTRA PLAYS THE MUSIC OF THIN LIZZY Documentary capturing a concert at Collins Barracks in Dublin of the music of the rock band by the orchestra and guests including Mundy, Jack O’Rourke, Wallis Bird and Shobsy. (S)10PM10.55PAT SHORTT’S ENTERTAINMENT FROM D’TELLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Pat takes a festive trawl through the RTÉ archives, featuring music from Michael Bublé and Ed Sheeran alongside comedy from Brendan O’Carroll, Maeve Higgins and Mario Rosenstock. (S) (R); Weather11PM12.00Call the Midwife (S)1.05The Main Stage (S) (R)2.05Fire and Blood: The Vikings in Ireland (S) (R)3.05Cheap Irish Homes (S) (R)3.35Keys to My Life (S) (R)4.00The 2 Johnnies Do America (S) (R)4.55How Long Will You Live? (S) (R)5.20No Worries If Not! (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.10The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.15The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.30FILM: THE HIGHWAY RAT (2017) Animated comedy, with the voice of David Tennant. (S)8.00Sir Mouse Christmas Special (S) (R)8.30Ace My Space Christmas Special 2 (S) (R)9.05Storybud (S) (R)9.15Blasts from the Past (S) (R)9.45Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.10Nova Jones (S) (R)10.40FILM: WALLACE & GROMIT: A CLOSE SHAVE With the voices of Peter Sallis and Anne Reid. (S)11.15FILM: THE BREADWINNER (2018) Animated drama, featuring the voice of Saara Chaudry. (S)1.00RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN Action from the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. (S)3.20FILM: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1977) James Bond spy adventure, starring Roger Moore. (S)5.40FILM: INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) The intrepid archaeologist sets out to find his father, who has gone missing while searching for the Holy Grail. Adventure, starring Harrison Ford. (S)8PM8.00THE GREEN PLANET The strategy, deception and feats of engineering plants use to thrive in the changing weather of different seasons. In the face of conditions ranging from ice and snow to raging fires, survival is often a question of perfect timing - particularly when contending with intense competition and surprising predators. (S) (R)9PM9.00FILM: GLADIATOR (2000) Maximus Decimus Meridius is a casualty of a struggle between the corrupt Emperor Commodus and the senate. Ordered to be put to death along with his family, he escapes his would-be killers but is sold into slavery as a gladiator - and uses his fame in the arena to fight against the tyrant. Oscar-winning epic, with Russell Crowe. (S)11PM11.50FILM: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. (S)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.30Animal SOS (S) (R)7.25The Best of Ireland AM9.00The Chocolate Challenge with the Hairy Bikers (R)10.00This Morning12.30Yorkshire Airport (R)12.58Virgin Media News Update (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)2.58Virgin Media News Update (S)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00RESCUE (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.25DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)6.00FAMILY FORTUNES (S) (R)6.58VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00CORONATION STREET (S)7.30CORONATION STREET (S)8PM8.00THE VOICE KIDS The young finalists take to the stage for the final, with showstopping solos. Last in the series.10PM10.00FILM: WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (2008) Two strangers who got married during a drunken night in Las Vegas win $3million, leading to a battle of wits over the money. Romantic comedy, with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.11PM12.00EXTRAORDINARY TWINS (R)1.00LIVING WITH LUCY (S) (R)2.00CLOSE5.45ANIMAL SOS (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.00FILM: CALAMITY JANE (1953) Musical comedy Western, starring Doris Day.11.55An Bhoirinn (R)12.55Bailte (R)1.25FILM: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955) Comedy, starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell. (S)3.25STEIP NA NÓG 20224.25CEOL ÓN CHLANN (R)4.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.00FILM: NANNY MCPHEE AND THE BIG BANG (2010) Fantasy comedy, starring Emma Thompson. (S)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15TURAS I MBAOL: TRASNA NA HIMILÉITHE Dermot Somers journeys across an ancient kingdom. (R)8PM8.15LITIR GHRÁ ÓN DARA COGADH DOMHANDA How the love Belfast doctor Frank Murray had for his Gaeltacht sweetheart Eileen O’Kane prevailed despite his captivity in Japanese PoW camps during the Second World War. (R)9PM9.17AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.20PAUL MULDOON: LAOITHE ’S LIRICÍ The life of the poet, in which key moments in his creative life, which began with him writing poems in Irish, are explored by some of the musicians he has worked with.10PM10.40FILM: MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING (1997) Romantic comedy, with Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney. (S)11PM12.35FLOSC (R)1.05PET SHOP BOYS: LIVE IN RIO2.55FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24