Today's TV Thursday 02 February

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00DEFENDERS UK (S)10.45RIP OFF BRITAIN (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Charlie Ross presents from the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Scarlett’s plan to do a runner is placed in jeopardy. (S)2.15THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Dairy goat farmers Richard and Sophie attend the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. Last in the series. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple search for a home-cummusic studio in Oxfordshire. (S) (R)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP Featuring a suitcase made out of cardboard that came to UK on the Windrush. (S) (R)4.30BRIDGE OF LIES Quiz show, presented by Ross Kemp. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (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 Emma returns to the salon to quiz Lola where she finds out a girl at school has been mean to Lexi about her mum’s videos, later on she’s spooked by a kind gesture from an unknown stranger. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN Entrepreneurs Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett preside over more business opportunities. Among those making pitches are a Welsh fashion designer with a selection of handbags made from fish skin and an 18-year-old hoping to make a mint with his personalised bank card business. (S)9PM9.00THE APPRENTICE The candidates are tasked with branding an electric motorbike and creating an advertising campaign before pitching to a panel of experts. The other team’s campaign backfires when its members focus on story, rather than subject. In the boardroom sparks fly as Lord Sugar tells one candidate to get on their bike. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE 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)11PM11.20Question Time Fiona Bruce presents the topical debate, inviting a panel of politicians and other guests in Glasgow to answer questions from an invited audience on subjects that have made the headlines over the past week. (S)12.20Newscast Adam Fleming and Chris Mason host a weekly round-up from Westminster. (S)12.50Would I Lie to You? With panellists MIST.1.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Take a Hike (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Tom Kerridge: Lose Weight for Good (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Hardball (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Britain in Bloom (S) (R)2.45Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)3.45MY UNIQUE B&B (S) (R)4.30SAVED AND REMADE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Mike Bubbins, Kirsten O’Brien, Christine Ohuruogu and Kai Widdrington compete in the penultimate round of challenges ahead of Friday’s series finale. (S)6.30ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES Former Coronation Street actress Melanie Hill joins Robson to explore the countryside of Weardale and Teesdale. (S)7PM7.00THIS FARMING LIFE In Orkney, 33-year-old Sean works with his Dad Michael and Uncle Martin in stormy weather to bring their cows in for shelter. Later, Sean reveals he is one step closer to the dream of owning his own farm. Elsewhere, plans for the farm shop are halted by a dramatic birth in Loch Ness, and it’s launch day for the Love family in Stranraer. (S) (R)8PM8.00GREAT BRITISH MENU The two highest scoring chefs from the North East must go head to head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve their dishes to judges Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona, and Ed Gamble, and graphic novel creator and successful YouTuber Joe Sugg? (S)9PM9.00MARIE ANTOINETTE To salvage the royal marriage - and their nations’ alliance - Antoinette’s brother Joseph intervenes. (S)9.55HARRY HILL’S LONELY ISLAND The spirit of Napoleon is conjured up as Harry gives an insight into how the French military leader might have fared on a desert when stuck with a donkey rather than a horse. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE APPRENTICE: YOU’RE FIRED Tom Allen interviews the show’s freshly rejected candidate, who reveals what it is really like to be in the firing line. Studio guests also discuss their views on what has happened in this week’s episode regarding an electric motorbike advertising challenge. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather. Analysis of the day’s events with Kirsty Wark. (S)11PM11.15My Name is Ottilie Soul singer Dana Masters recounts the story of Ottilie Patterson, the rising star of popular music in the 1950s who has been dubbed the ‘Godmother of British blues’. (S) (R)12.15Digging for Britain (S) (R)1.15FILM: The Levelling (2016) Drama, starring Ellie Kendrick and David Troughton. (S)2.35Sign Zone: The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild (S) (R)3.35This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion and beauty advice and more. (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); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and his team assess items brought in by members of the public, who either take the cash for their antiques or gamble at auction. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Taking part are couple Kate and Stu from Worcestershire, plus two teams from Wiltshire - couple Robbie and Aimee - and Debs and her son Ben. Adil Ray hosts. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (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 Charity has an emotional day. Chas is devastated. Cain hears some home truths. (S)8PM8.30RARE BREED – A FARMING YEAR It is March, and while farmers are looking after new arrivals, one farm is preparing to open its doors to the public. (S)9PM9.00COLD CASE FORENSICS: THE MURDER OF RACHEL NICKELL New series. Documentary unlocking the secrets that solved some of Britain’s murder cases, beginning with a look at Rachel Nickell, who was stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992. Dr Angela Gallop and her team reveal how they unpicked the clues to bring Rachel’s killer to justice. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45BRITAIN’S PARKING NIGHTMARES: TONIGHT In Britain we own more than 40 million cars and finding somewhere to park them is proving problematic. It can lead to disputes over spaces on the streets we live in and those we work and shop in. Reporter Adam Shaw finds out. (S)11PM11.15Keepers of the Lough On the stunning Strangford Lough, there’s a meeting with the RNLI’s new female recruit, a race between 100-year-olds, and a look at Killinchy clocks made of wood. Patrick Kielty narrates. (S) (R)11.45All Elite Wrestling: Rampage Hard-hitting, high-flying wrestling action. (S)12.50Shop: Ideal World3.00Maternal (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Lingo (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Countdown (S) (R)6.503rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.153rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.40Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.25Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Come Dine with Me: The Professionals (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Hosted by Steph McGovern. (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S)5.00JUNIOR BAKE OFF (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart’s latest prank lands Homer in hospital, where he and the family reminisce about all the other injuries he has suffered in his eventful life. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Charlie, Ella, Shing Lin, Vicky, DeMarcus, and Leah prepare for their camping trip. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOUSE Albie the Jack Russell puppy has a second chance of a home with 10-year-old George - provided he can win over George’s mum and dad over. Duchess, a bassett hound, expects to be treated like a queen and businesswoman June may be just the person to meet her requirements. Mistreated lurcher Sam seeks some home comforts. (S)9PM9.00GRAYSON PERRY’S FULL ENGLISH The artist explores places in the ethnically diverse Midlands region, keen to learn what the idea of Englishness looks like to people who aren’t white. Grayson and his van driver Kirk begin at the only halal tea-room in the Peak District, where Rukiya shares her experiences of being an English Muslim woman. (S)10PM10.00IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF KILLERS Emilia Fox, David Wilson and Dr Graham Hill investigate the case of north London father-of-two Robert Duff. The 37-year-old disappeared in January 2013 after failing to show up at his daughter’s 18th birthday party. The trio follow a series of clues from within the local community that lead to a shocking revelation (S)11PM11.05Married to a Psychopath Part two of two. The covert investigation into Malcolm Webster. (S) (R)12.05Building Britain’s Superhomes An insight into superhome construction. (S) (R)1.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.45FILM: Disturbia (2007) Thriller, starring Shia LaBeouf. (S)4.25Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.15One Question (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa 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)7.15Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Paw Patrol (S)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Milo (S) (R)8.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.50Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)9.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45GEORGE CLARKE’S BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: A DAUGHTER’S REVENGE (2020) A teacher has her life turned upside down by the arrival of a student who might be the daughter she gave up for adoption. Thriller, starring Natalie Brown. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00OUR YORKSHIRE FARM All hands are on deck to prepare sheep for the auction ring. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00NICK KNOWLES’ NEW YEAR CLEAROUT The presenter heads to Lincolnshire to save single mother Liza and her two grown-up sons, who are living on top of each other in a three-bed mid terraced house. Nick offers a life-changing deal - clear out half their belongings, and in return their house gets a huge makeover. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE COUNTRY Mark Millar helps a family doing an epic refurbishment of an old farmhouse to create a modern family home as they swap town life in Guildford for the glorious Devon countryside. Their new home has 26 acres, with fields, woods and their own stream next to Dartmoor National Park. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES Jeremy’s old rock ‘n’ roll friend Dura is recording his album in the Millhouse. Jeremy locks him in and leaves him to work alone - but not before insisting on taking a selfie. Outside, in the sound van Dura’s wife Manderina, and Marco, his sound engineer, have just started to record Dura’s latest track when they hear him scream. (S)10PM10.00MILLION POUND MOTORHOMES Siobhan Daniels takes her vehicle to the garage to get the bumper replaced, while G takes his HGV test so he and wife Lamorna can take their revamped double-decker bus out on the road. Sarah and Paul have turned their passion for iconic Airstreams into a business after selling up everything. (S) (R)11PM11.05Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders PC Niaz Waddington tries to catch up with a speeding SUV. (S) (R)12.00Police: After Dark (S) (R)1.00The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.00Holiday Homes in the Sun (S) (R)3.50Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)4.40House Busters (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.55TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)10.55DR PHIL (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Eden warns Bree that she does not see a happy ever after for this affair. (S) (R)2.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S)2.30KEYS TO MY LIFE (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (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 Magazine show for farmers and rural residents, exploring the ever-changing nature of country life and landscape. Featuring topics including food safety, rural development, planning and environmental issues. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Zack makes a big decision about the future. Lola is spooked by a strange gesture. (S)8PM8.00ECO EYE Reports on the pressing environmental issues of the day. (S)8.30FAIR CITY There is alarm as another Carrigstown woman goes missing, while Paul and Orla face their enemies together and Dolores pushes Sharon too far. (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)10PM10.15THE DANCE Documentary going behind the scenes of Michael Keegan-Dolan’s dance production MÁM, his reimagining of Swan Lake, from the first day of rehearsal to the opening night performance at Dublin Theatre Festival in 2019. (S); Weather11PM12.05Silent Witness Part five of six. The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan. Nikki begins to realise the implications of her discoveries will challenge the principles of forensic science. Penultimate episode of the 25th anniversary story, starring Emilia Fix and Amanda Burton. (S)1.05The Secrets She Keeps (S) (R)2.10Prime Time (S) (R)2.50Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.50news2day (S)8.00Nova Jones (S) (R)8.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)9.00World’s End (S) (R)9.20Bing (R)9.25Bing (R)9.35Let’s Find Out (S) (R)9.50Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (R)10.00Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood10.15Alva’s World (S) (R)10.25The Day Henry Met (S) (R)10.30Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (S) (R)10.35Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (S) (R)10.40Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (S) (R)10.45Punky (S) (R)10.55Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)11.05Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)11.20Swashbuckle (S) (R)11.40Ollie (R)11.45Ollie (R)11.50Happy the Hoglet (S) (R)12.00Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)12.25Storybud (S) (R)12.40Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)12.55Blasts from the Past (S) (R)1.25Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)1.30The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)2.05Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.20Cozmo and Friends (S)2.25World’s End (S) (R)2.45Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)3.15Nova Jones (S) (R)3.45Jamie Johnson (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)6.30HOME AND AWAY Xander gives non-monogamy a go with Stacey. (S)7PM7.00AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Giles Coren and Monica Galetti work in the expensive and exclusive Lanesborough in Knightsbridge, central London, where suites costing up to £27,000 a night are often rented for months at a time. Giles and Monica discover friendly staff that make staying there feel like home. (S) (R)8PM8.00BUILD YOUR OWN HOME Harrison Gardner gives advice to part-time teacher and mother of three Esther Foreman, who has no building experience but wants to construct the house of her dreams herself. With her partner Damien also helping out, the project starts to move along well, but as the seasons change it’s becomes clear this is no ordinary build. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Jack is declared dead after drinking too much floor polish - and Ted is astounded to learn he has been left a fortune in the will. (S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND Maître d’ Mateo Saina is in charge - with help from barman Ethan and waitress Alice - as a restaurant opens its doors for singletons looking for love over dinner. (S)10PM10.30THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Billy Murphy discovers that his former cellmate Dinny Molloy has just been released from prison and plans to kill him. Billy enlists Conor and Jock to help him fake his own death, and persuades the lads to let him stay at their house, with Mairead reluctantly agreeing when she hears the story. (S) (R)11PM11.10Mood Sasha goes on her first girls’ work trip abroad, but things take a sinister turn. (S)12.05The Walking Dead Eugene, Ezekiel, Yumiko and Princess are captured and separated by the mysterious troopers that surrounded them at the rail yard. Princess struggles with memories of her traumatic past and plans to escape. (S) (R)12.55Five Bedrooms (S) (R)1.50Ghosts (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)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT (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)7.30EMMERDALE Charity has an emotional day. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Drama from the Dales. Cain hears some home truths. (S)8.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news stories from 2002, the year of Roy Keane’s famous spat with Mick McCarthy. (S) (R)9PM9.00WHO KILLED BILLIE-JO? The murder of Billie-Jo Jenkins.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Claire Brock and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00DIANA: THE ULTIMATE TRUTH (S) (R)12.00MCDONALD & DODDS (S) (R)2.00CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The 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 LÁITHREACH5.30MOVING WEST (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy takes part in a charity auction. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin does a spot of decorating. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ Dáithí Ó Sé is joined by guest Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh, who founded the popular Instagram account Bláthanna Fiáine and presents the RTÉ series Faoi Bhláth8PM8.00CÉIM CHUN CINN Anna prepares for Vietnam. Last in the series.8.30ROS NA RÚN Michelle decides to give it a go with Greg.9PM9.00VIVA CEOL TIRE Jo Ní Chéide introduces a video by Big Tom. (R)9.30LAOCHRA GAEL The life of Kerry footballer Aidan O’Mahony.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL Part two of two. Diseases transmitted from animals to humans.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN Michelle decides to give it a go with Greg. (R)12.05THE BRIDGE (R)1.15DÁIL ÉIREANN2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30ROS NA RÚN (R)3.00LAOCHRA GAEL (R)3.55SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)4.20CÉIM CHUN CINN (R)4.45SEAN-NÓS (R)5.30FRANCE 24