Today's TV Thursday 05 January

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN: HOLIDAYS (S)10.00BIG LITTLE CRIMES (S)10.45FOR LOVE OR MONEY (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties in Stoke, Chatham and Pembroke Dock. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams test their antiques knowledge in Brighton with the help of experts Danny Sebastian and John Cameron. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Scarlett is blindsided by a chance for happiness. (S)2.15THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Farmers Gussie and Hayley compete at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Ginny Buckley helps a couple find a new home in Norfolk. (S) (R)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP Bookbinder Chris Shaw works on a red book from the This Is Your Life TV series. (S)4.30MAKE IT AT MARKET Izzy tries to become a full-time potter. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp host the live magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Vinny asks to be more involved with the family business, so Nish gives him a job - but it’s clear they have different ways of doing things. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN New series. Budding entrepreneurs pitch ideas to multimillionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett. First up facing the Dragons are a young cancer survivor and her stylish pillbox alternative and two former high-school friends who believe they’ve spotted a gap in the skincare market. (S)9PM9.00THE APPRENTICE New series. Multimillionaire Alan Sugar embarks on another quest to find someone capable of taking the commercial world by storm. Under the watchful gaze of Karren Brady and - for this first programme only - Claude Littner, teams are tasked with selling and running bespoke tours on the Caribbean island of Antigua. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40MRS BROWN’S BOYS NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL Buster and Dermot are convinced Cathy’s boyfriend Boris is a vampire - and there’s only one way to deal with vampires, and Agnes awaits the valuation of an ‘antique’ vase that’s been in the family for generations. (S) (R)11PM11.10Would I Lie to You? at Christmas (S) (R)11.40FILM: Weird Science (1985) Sci-fi comedy, with Kelly LeBrock. (S)1.10Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)7.15Make It at Market (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Snow Dogs (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Tom Kerridge: Lose Weight for Good (S) (R)1.30Saved and Remade (S) (R)2.15FILM: SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC (1948) Fact-based drama, starring John Mills and Derek Bond. (S)4.00BEECHGROVE REPOTTED (S)4.15THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL The celebs journey north to the foothills of the Himalayas. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Adrian Chiles, Greg McHugh, Sukh Ojla and Jayne Sharp test their general knowledge skills in the penultimate round of challenges ahead of Friday’s final. (S)6.30TAKE A HIKE Retired nurse Edwin leads the group on a historic hike to spectacular Fountains Abbey. (S)7PM7.00THIS FARMING LIFE Lambing is in full swing for the Cursiter family on Orkney. It is full steam ahead on the Love family’s dairy plans, and Emma and Ewan struggle to get to grips with their new farm which is seven times the size of their previous farm in Northumberland. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE HAIRY BIKERS GO LOCAL Dave Myers and Si King visit the Cotswolds, and travel to the village of Upper Slaughter to meet chef Charles Smith, who runs two restaurants at Lords of the Manor. He is keen to bring modern cutting-edge cuisine to this historic country house hotel. (S)9PM9.00MARIE ANTOINETTE When Louis refuses to share his bed with her, Marie Antoinette realises that producing an heir will not be straightforward. She turns to Madame du Barry for help but a rivalry begins to form. (S)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; (S)11PM11.10The Apprentice: You’re Fired (S)11.40Beauty Queen and Single (S) (R)12.15What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R)12.40What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R)1.05Sign Zone: How to Crack the Class Ceiling (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: The Traitors (S) (R)3.05Sign Zone: Flipping Profit (S) (R)3.50This 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, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL Today David Dickinson is in Oldham, with Jan Keyne, James Layte, Simon Schneider and Tracy Thackray-Howitt. (S)3.00LINGO Quiz, hosted by Adil Ray. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING 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)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents the show in which Chris, Jan, Maya and Anthony work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather7PM7.28WEATHER A look ahead to the weather for the days ahead. (S)7.30EMMERDALE Dawn makes a drastic decision. Naomi confronts Rhona. Bernice is thwarted in her plans to get started at the B&B. (S)8PM8.30UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests, plus music and a few surprises. Presented by Pamela Ballantine. (S)9PM9.00THE REAL STONEHOUSE In this companion documentary to the drama Stonehouse, relatives, colleagues and the police members are called in to investigate John Stonehouse MP. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FLY TIPPING: DIRTY BRITAIN? TONIGHT With fly-tipping in the UK reported to be at its highest level for a decade, and enforcement failing to keep pace, Michelle Ackerley looks at why so much rubbish is being dumped. (S)11PM11.15Keepers of the Lough (S) (R)11.45Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face With (S) (R)12.35Rare Breed – A Farming Year (S) (R)1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00Dickinson’s Real Deal (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Lingo (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Countdown (S) (R)6.553rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.10Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.40Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.05Frasier (S) (R)10.40Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.35Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.40Four in a Bed (S) (R)12.10Four in a Bed (S) (R)12.40Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.10Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN In Italy, poor weather threatens to scupper a couple’s paragliding plans. (S)5.00COME DINE WITH ME: THE PROFESSIONALS Three sets of restaurateurs entertain each other in West Yorkshire. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Marge is forced to replace the family car. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Misbah has a difficult choice to make. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOUSE New series. Staff at Woodgreen animal charity set out to match their homeless dogs with prospective owners. Deaf parents Hannah and Craig and their mischievous boys Oliver and Felix meet cheeky cockapoo puppy Percy. (S)9PM9.00THE LIGHT IN THE HALL Journalist Cat continues with inquiries for her in-depth article, which makes her increasingly unpopular with each question she asks. Joe is being considered for parole, and if it is granted, Sharon fears she will never get Ela’s body back - and the past will torment her for the rest of her life. Joanna Scanlan stars. (S)10PM10.00CATCHING A KILLER Thames Valley Police’s investigation into the disappearance of Natalie Hemming in 2016. The programme has access to officers as they try to work out whether Natalie is alive or dead, and to her family and friends, struggling with the situation unfolding around them, before an arrest is made and the case reaches its conclusion. (S) (R)11PM11.50Murder in the Alps (S) (R)12.50Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.40The Simpsons (S) (R)2.05The Simpsons (S) (R)2.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.20Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.05Devon and Cornwall (S) (R)5.55Kirstie’s House of Craft (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)6.15Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.40Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.45Odo (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.15Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.00PIP AND POSY (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Milo (S) (R)8.35Paw Patrol Animated action adventure. (S) (R)8.45Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)9.05Peppa Pig (S)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45TRAFFIC COPS (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S)2.15FILM: MYSTERY 101: DEADLY HISTORY (2021) Premiere. A woman decides to dedicate her life to her daughter and her work after the untimely death of her husband. Thriller, starring CindyMarie Small. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Following Brits who moved to Spain for sun and a low-cost life (S)5.005 NEWS UPDATE (S)6.00HOLIDAY HOMES IN THE SUN Properties in Empuriabrava on the Costa Brava. (S)7PM7.00NICK KNOWLES’ NEW YEAR CLEAROUT The presenter is in Brighton, helping Lauren and Mark de-clutter their two-bed home, while his team of builders give it an amazing value-for-money makeover. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE COUNTRY New series. Mark Millar helps people around Britain who are building their dream homes. He begins by assisting a family on a tight budget who are turning a timber house into their ideal abode, and creating a magical garden for their children to enjoy. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES Jean and Charlie are opening their new antiques shop, but the celebration is interrupted by the news that Jeremy has been taken to the police station. The body of a young woman is found on a cabin cruiser, but is he to blame? Drama, starring Sally Lindsay, Lee Boardman and Jennifer James. (S)10PM10.00SALLY LINDSAY: IN MY OWN WORDS The actress looks back over her career, discusses chart success, and her work on Coronation Street, as well as becoming a successful writer, actor and producer. Contributors share insights and first-hand anecdotes, providing context and colour to archive footage. (S)11PM11.15FILM: Fatal Attraction (1987) Thriller, starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. (S)1.30The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.30Holiday Homes in the Sun (S) (R)4.20Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.05TELESHOPPING6.30TELESHOPPING7.05FILM: KELLY’S HEROES (1970) Second World War adventure. (S)9.45THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)10.35BRIDGE OF LIES (S); Weather11.35EASTENDERS (S) (R)12.10DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.35FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.05FILM: WEST SIDE STORY (1961) Romantic musical, starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer.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 Helen Carroll, Darragh McCullough and Ella McSweeney present the magazine show for farmers and rural residents, focusing on the ever-changing nature of country life and landscape. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Vinny asks to be more involved with the family business, so Nish gives him a job. (S)8PM8.00ECO EYE New series. Ecologist and broadcaster Anja Murray visits a major ecological restoration project in Wild Nephin national park. (S)8.30FAIR CITY When Paul and Kira clash, Orla has to mend fences to avoid her secret getting out before the wedding. Still traumatised by Kev, Maria feels Anna is more concerned about her attacker than her. (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)10PM10.15PAGE TURNERS New series. Literary review show featuring book clubs from across the country, with the members discussing both modern classics and current favourites. In the first show, the groups discuss Maeve Binchy’s Circle of Friends, Sean O’Driscoll’s Heiress, Rebel, Vigilante, Bomber; The Extraordinary Life of Rose Dugdale and Marian Keyes’ The Break. (S)11PM11.15Silent Witness (S)12.20The Teacher (S) (R)1.15Prime Time (S) (R)1.55Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.10Doctors (S) (R)2.40Dr Phil (S) (R)3.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Thomas & Friends (R)8.45Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)9.00Nova Jones (S) (R)9.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)10.00World’s End (S) (R)10.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)10.30ScoobyDoo! Mystery Incorporated (S) (R)10.55Blasts from the Past (S) (R)11.25Bush Kids (S) (R)11.40Bush Kids (S) (R)12.00Storybud (R)12.10Royals Next Door (S) (R)12.20Royals Next Door (S) (R)12.35Royals Next Door (S) (R)12.45Revolting Rhymes (S) (R)1.20Deadly Predators (S) (R)1.55Deadly Predators (S) (R)2.30World’s End (S) (R)2.50Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)3.20Mystic (S) (R)3.50Nova Jones (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS Erica and Geoff compete against Barry and Joanne to see who is the best couple. (S) (R5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY Leonard is devastated when his mother finds a new best friend in Penny. (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward, following the private and professional lives of the staff who work there. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Remi is downcast after discovering that Bree is being abused by her husband. (S) (R)7PM7.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud, architect Damion Burrows and design expert Michelle Ogundehin visit the final homes in the running for the 2019 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year, before revealing the winner. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00HOTEL CHOCOLAT: UNWRAPPED Documentary going behind the scenes at one of Britain’s biggest independent chocolate-makers as it tries to conquer the American market. Chocolate sculptor Rhona takes on her most challenging project yet - a chocolate version of King Kong, and in the Derby store the team are bracing themselves for Christmas. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED A sense of dread descends on Craggy Island as the priests prepare for poker-faced Father Stone’s annual visit. Clerical comedy, starring Dermot Morgan. (S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND New series. Singletons include best friends and irrepressible personalities Aisling and Naomi. who are ready for an unforgettable double date. (S)10PM10.30THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Jock misses the first scan of his and Siobhan’s baby, so her parents come up with a plan to adopt the child. The suggestion doesn’t go down well with anyone, so to test Jock’s ability to look after a child, Principal Walsh challenges him to take care of an egg for a full month - without losing or breaking it. (S) (R)11PM11.05Mood (S)11.55The Walking Dead (S) (R)12.50Five Bedrooms (S) (R)1.45Ghosts (S) (R)2.25EuroNews6AM 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 WOMEN4.00HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 7 (S)7.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE (S)8.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news stories, looking back at the stories from 1998. (S) (R)9PM9.00DI RAY Rachita Ray realises that the so-called culturally specific homicide she is assigned to investigate is anything but an ‘honour’ crime. (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Claire Brock and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00FANNING AT WHELAN’S (S) (R)12.00THE BAY (S) (R)1.00BRITAIN’S SPENDING SECRETS (S) (R)2.00CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.00FILM: LOVE ME TENDER (1956) Musical Western, starring Elvis Presley. (S) (b/w)11.40Na Saora Bad (R)12.45FILM: TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967) Classroom drama, starring Sidney Poitier and Christian Roberts.2.45Spin (R)3.15TEENAGE CICS (R)3.45CLUICHÍ NA BLIANA (S)4.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.00FILM: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE (2017) Animated adventure, with the voice of Jackie Chan. (S)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30UNDERDOGS: CLÁR ACHOIMRE A look back at the highlights of the 2022 series, featuring exclusive unseen footage from behind the scenes of the finale game against Waterford. Last in the series.8PM8.30ROS NA RÚN Manus discovers it was John Joe who shot him.9PM9.00THE FOSTER & ALLEN SHOW The duo pay tribute in song to Mrs Brown’s Boys. (R)9.30SEÁN Ó RIADA – MO SHEANATHAIR Salute to the influential Irish composer and cultural figure. (R)10PM10.55FILM: A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988) Crime comedy, starring John Cleese and Jamie Lee Curtis.11PM12.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH1.00ROS NA RÚN1.30MARVIN GAYE: GREATEST HITS LIVE (R)2.40FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24