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Today's TV Friday 17 March

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Today's TV Friday 17 March
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6.00
6.00

BREAKFAST (S)

9.15

MORNING LIVE (S)

10.00

CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)

10.45

CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)

11.15

HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties in Staffordshire, Enfield and Southampton. (S) (R)

12.15

BARGAIN HUNT From Newark Antiques and Collectable Fair. (S) (R)

1.00

BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)

1.30

BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)

1.45

HOPE STREET Marlene sabotages an undercover investigation. (S) (R)

2.30

THE REPAIR SHOP The team restores a cherished German clock, a broken type writer with a regal connection and a Second World War pilot’s leather bomber jacket. (S)

3.00

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman heads out on a property search in rural Somerset. (S) (R)

3.45

ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Natasha Raskin Sharp and Phil Serrell shop in Northern Ireland before their final auction in Wales. Last in series. (S)

4.30

BRIDGE OF LIES Quiz show, hosted by Ross Kemp. (S) (R)

5.15

POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)

6.00

BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)

6.30

BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)

7PM
7.00

COMIC RELIEF 2023 Live from MediaCityUK in Salford, David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu host a night jam-packed full with celebrity guests, hilarious sketches and live musical performances. There’s a special edition of The Traitors, with Claudia Winkleman, while Kylie Minogue joins forces with the cast of hit BBC sitcom Ghosts in a spook-tacular one-off sketch. Beloved comedy character Baldrick (Tony Robinson) reads his very own Blackadder bedtime story, while the cast of Mrs Doubtfire take to the stage to perform one of the songs from the show, and there is live music from chart-toppers Tom Grennan and Zara Larsson. (S)

10 PM
10.00

BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)

10.30

BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)

10.40

COMIC RELIEF: THE BEST OF THE BEST BITS Highlights from 35 years of Red Nose Day which, since its inception in 1985, has raised more than £1billion for a range of vital causes. (S)

11PM
11.50

Jerk Tim’s acting career is short-lived when he causes chaos on the set of a period biopic. (S) (R)

12.15

Jerk Tim gets scouted as a drug dealer. (S) (R)

12.40

Have I Got News for You Richard Ayoade takes his turn as host. (S) (R)

1.15

Suzie Lee: Home Cook Hero A spectacular chicken superfood salad. (S)

1.20

Six Nations Sin Bin With Patrick Kielty. (S)

1.50

Weather for the Week Ahead (S)

1.55

BBC News (S)

6AM to 6:30PM
6.30

Escape to the Country (S) (R)

7.15

Antiques Road Trip (R)

8.00

Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)

9.00

BBC News

10.00

BBC News (S)

12.15

Politics UK (S)

1.00

Impossible (S) (R)

1.45

Eggheads (S) (R)

2.15

Eggheads (S) (R)

2.45

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British (S) (R)

3.30

LAND OF THE LOST WOLVES (S) (R)

4.30

PRICELESS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW (S) (R)

5.00

FLOG IT! The team are at Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, where James Lewis and Catherine Southon unearth treasures brought in by visitors to sell at auction. (S) (R)

6.00

RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES With Reeta Chakrabarti, Olga Koch, Andrew Maxwell and Gareth Thomas. (S) (R)

6.30

COAST TO COAST FOOD FESTIVAL Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Foodies Festival in Glasgow. (S)

7PM
7.00

SAVING LIVES AT SEA Just off the west coast of Scotland, on the rugged Isle of Mull, the Tobermory lifeboat crew have to battle huge waves to save a 40-foot fishing boat that’s lost all power. On the Pembrokeshire coast, the crew are called out to reports of an injured fisherman onboard a Belgian trawler. (S) (R)

8PM
8.00

GARDENERS’ WORLD New series. Monty Don and the team are back with a celebration of spring. As well as getting on with some essential rose pruning, the host will be planting clematis and rocket, cutting back grasses and making a start on sowing annuals for colour this summer. (S)

9PM
9.00

CEILIÚRADH NA FÉILE PÁDRAIG Another chance to see last year’s St Patrick’s Day celebration. John Toal and Caoimhe ’Ceol’ Ní Chathail present the show from Basil Sheils’ pub in Co Armagh. (S) (R)

10PM
10.00

WHEN COMIC RELIEF DID BIG BROTHER In 2001, six celebrities entered the Big Brother house in honour of Comic Relief. Winner Jack Dee and fellow housemates look back at this moment in TV history. (S)

10.35

NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)

11PM
11.10

Becoming Frida Kahlo Frida and Diego travel to San Francisco where he has an important commission. (S)

12.10

MOTDx (S) (R)

12.40

Couples Therapy (S)

1.05

Sign Zone: Cops, Cash and Fraudsters – Panorama (S) (R)

1.35

Sign Zone: Parole (S) (R)

2.35

Sign Zone: Our Flag Means Death (S) (R)

3.00

Sign Zone: Gary Lineker: My Grandad’s War (S) (R)

4.00

This Is BBC Two (S)

6AM to 6:30PM
6.00

GOOD MORNING BRITAIN Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus entertainment and lifestyle features. (S)

9.00

LORRAINE Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly. (S)

10.00

THIS MORNING Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)

12.30

ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)

12.50

UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)

1.00

ITV RACING: CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL LIVE Coverage of day four of the prestigious festival, including feature race the 3.30 Gold Cup, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10. (S)

4.30

TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the show’s most dramatic endgames. (S)

5.00

THE CHASE Keith, Michelle, Nathan and Amy answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the Chasers. (S) (R)

6.00

UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)

6.30

ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)

7PM
7.00

UTV LIFE Pamela Ballantine presents an entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)

7.30

EMMERDALE Cathy’s behaviour puts her life in danger. Paddy is still struggling. Alex makes an effort. (S)

8PM
8.00

CORONATION STREET Stephen lets himself into Carla’s flat while she sleeps, Dee-Dee is appalled by Adam’s offer to represent Damon, and Evelyn invites Roy to her birthday gathering. (S)

9PM
9.00

REDEMPTION New series. Liverpool-based DI Colette Cunningham learns of the death of her estranged daughter Kate , who disappeared without a trace when she was 17 and had been living in Dublin for the past 20 years as Stacey Lockley. Crime drama, starring Paula Malcomson. (S)

10PM
10.00

ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather

10.30

UTV LIVE (S); Weather

10.45

ST PATRICK’S DAY Join UTV for a tour around Ireland as we highlight the fun and festivities of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. (S)

11PM
11.10

Starstruck Four more teams of superfans are transformed into their music idols. (S) (R)

12.20

Rare Breed – A Farming Year A young couple anxiously await the arrival of their new foals. (S) (R)

12.50

The Best of the 80s A selection of sports from the 1980s. (S) (R)

1.00

Shop: Ideal World

3.00

The Jonathan Ross Show (S) (R)

3.55

Unwind with ITV (S)

5.05

Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours (S) (R)

6AM to 6:30PM
6.10

Countdown (S) (R)

6.50

3rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)

7.15

3rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)

7.40

The King of Queens (S) (R)

8.05

The King of Queens (S) (R)

8.30

The King of Queens (S) (R)

9.00

Frasier (S) (R)

9.30

Frasier (S) (R)

10.00

Frasier (S) (R)

10.30

Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)

11.25

Channel 4 News Summary (S)

11.30

Emergency Helicopter Medics (S)

12.30

Steph’s Packed Lunch Weekday magazine show. (S)

2.10

Countdown (S)

3.00

TOOL CLUB The pressure is on to complete the allotment makeover. (S)

4.00

A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)

5.00

FOUR IN A BED The winner is announced. (S)

5.30

COME DINE WITH ME The last person to host in Huddersfield is Adam. (S)

6.00

THE SIMPSONS Homer and Marge seek a better life. (S) (R)

6.30

HOLLYOAKS Darren tries to mediate between Nancy and Charlie, and Ste makes a shocking discovery. (S) (R)

7PM
7.00

CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)

8PM
8.00

HIGHCLERE: BEHIND THE SCENES Documentary following life at Highclere Castle, best known as the setting for Downton Abbey. Lady Carnarvon becomes an unexpected tour guide for some Americans. (S) (R)

9PM
9.00

GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics are back to tuck into their takeaways while watching the best of the week’s TV and streaming output, sharing their thoughts for the rest of the viewing public to see. (S)

10PM
10.00

THE LAST LEG Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guest comedians Nish Kumar and Fern Brady for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag £isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week. (S)

11PM
11.05

The Inbetweeners (S) (R)

11.40

The Inbetweeners (S) (R)

12.10

Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)

12.40

Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)

1.05

Derry Girls (S) (R)

1.35

Derry Girls (S) (R)

2.00

GameFace (S) (R)

2.30

GameFace (S) (R)

2.55

The Simpsons (S) (R)

3.20

Come Dine with Me (S) (R)

3.45

Come Dine with Me (S) (R)

4.15

Come Dine with Me (S) (R)

5.35

Jamie: Keep Cooking and Carry On (S) (R)

6AM to 6:30PM
6.00

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

6.05

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

6.10

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

6.15

Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)

6.35

Oggy Oggy (S) (R)

6.45

Odo (S) (R)

6.55

Fireman Sam (S) (R)

7.05

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)

7.15

Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)

7.25

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

7.30

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

7.35

Paw Patrol (S) (R)

7.55

Pip and Posy (S) (R)

8.10

The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)

8.25

Milo (S) (R)

8.35

Paw Patrol (S) (R)

8.50

Daisy & Ollie (S)

8.55

Pip and Posy (S) (R)

9.05

Milkshake! Storytime & Sign (S)

9.10

Sunny Bunnies The gang visits a Mexican carnival. (S) (R)

9.15

JEREMY VINE (S)

12.45

GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (S) (R)

1.40

5 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)

1.45

HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)

2.15

FILM: FATAL MOTHER’S RETREAT (2021) Thriller, starring Lara Amersey and Christina Cox. (S)

4.00

BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN A catch-up with series favourites Tony and Michelle. (S) (R)

5.00

5 NEWS AT 5 (S)

6.00

BIG ROAD RESCUE: EMERGENCY CALL OUT Steve and his team attempt to recover a car that has crashed into a river. (S) (R)

6.55

5 NEWS UPDATE (S)

7PM
7.00

MOTORWAY COPS: CATCHING BRITAIN’S SPEEDERS Anton Sullivan is baffled by the behaviour of a motorist who fails to stop, while David Reed races to deliver life-saving equipment to a motorist with a suspected heart attack. (S) (R)

7.55

5 NEWS UPDATE (S)

8PM
8.00

MOTORWAY: HELL ON THE HIGHWAY One motorist goes airborne following an encounter with a roundabout. Cameras also focus on the difficulties of driving on black ice by examining three case studies, including an incident in New Jersey when a massive lorry jackknifes and vaults the central reservation. (S); 5 News Update (S)

9PM
9.00

AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES The presenter explores Norway, including the Viking capital of Trondheim. Via tree-lined fjords and snow-capped mountain scenery, Nick travels north through pretty Mosjoen with its brightly painted wooden waterfront houses to the coastal city of Bodo. (S)

10PM
10.00

DRAINING THE THAMES: SECRETS REVEALED Through a series of astonishing maritime discoveries, the Thames’ water is drained, revealing fresh evidence of how the centre of a once huge empire became so dominant.(S) (R)

11PM
11.00

FILM: The Fifth Element (1997) Sci-fi adventure, starring Bruce Willis. (S)

12.05

Entertainment News on 5 (S)

12.10

FILM: The Fifth Element (1997) Concluded. (S)

1.25

The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)

3.25

Tutankhamun with Dan Snow (S) (R)

4.15

Tutankhamun with Dan Snow (S) (R)

5.05

The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (S) (R)

5.55

Peppa Pig (S) (R)

6AM to 6:30PM
6.00

EURONEWS

6.10

TELESHOPPING

6.45

TELESHOPPING

7.15

TODAY (S) (R)

9.15

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)

10.05

DR PHIL (S); Weather

11.00

MASS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY (S)

12.05

GIVE UP YER AUL SINS (S) (R); Weather

12.15

ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE (S)

2.20

RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)

2.30

HOME AND AWAY (S)

3.00

SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in an accident ward. (S)

3.30

FILM: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) James Bond spy thriller, starring Sean Connery and Donald Pleasence. (S)

5.40

NUACHT

5.55

RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)

6.00

THE ANGELUS (R)

6.01

RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)

7PM
7.00

REELING IN THE YEARS The news and music of 1965, when America followed the Soviet Union’s lead in the space race, civil rights activists were attacked in Alabama and the Rolling Stones toured Ireland. (S) (R)

7.30

FAIR CITY Tommy is disappointed when a surprise visit from an old friend means his plans with Olivia are cancelled. (S)

8PM
8.00

MADRAÍ Highlights from the programme in which behaviourist Paula Doohan and vet Ellen Hegarty try to solve canine behavioural issues. In Irish. Last in the series. (S)

8.30

FLEADH CHEOIL John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from the festival held in Mullingar last summer. (S)

9PM
9.00

RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)

9.35

THE LATE LATE SHOW ST PATRICK’S NIGHT SPECIAL Ryan Tubridy celebrates the most Irish night of the year and is joined by actor Liam Neeson for a night of songs, stories and surprises. (S); Weather

11PM
11.40

FILM: Michael Inside (2017) An 18-year-old living in a Dublin housing estate with his grandfather is caught holding drugs for his friend’s brother and sent to prison. Drama, starring Dafhyd Flynn. (S)

1.20

Harry Styles in Manchester The singer performs tracks from his debut album. (S) (R)

2.30

Telly Bingo Lottery game show. (S)

2.40

Dr Phil Guests tell Dr Phil McGraw about their problems. (S) (R)

3.20

EuroNews

6AM to 6:30PM
6.00

EuroNews

8.00

The Wee Littles (S) (R)

8.10

The Wee Littles (S) (R)

8.15

Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)

8.20

Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)

8.25

Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)

8.30

Nelly & Nora (S) (R)

8.35

Nelly & Nora (S) (R)

8.45

Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)

8.50

Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)

9.00

Pirata & Capitano (R)

9.15

What’s New Scooby-Doo? (R)

9.40

Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R) (R)

9.45

Animaniacs (S)

10.10

The Dumping Ground (S) (R)

10.40

Junior MasterChef (S) (R)

11.15

Nova Jones (S) (R)

11.45

Ireland’s Future Is MINE (S) (R)

12.45

TELLY BINGO (S)

1.00

FILM: THE HOUSE ON SEAHORSE BAY (2019) Family drama, starring Anthony Coleman and Reegan Finkel.

2.35

FILM: WOLFWALKERS (2020) Animated adventure, with the voice of Honor Kneafsey. (S)

4.30

THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)

5.00

THE GOLDBERGS (S)

5.30

THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)

6.00

SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S) (R)

6.30

HOME AND AWAY Felicity puts on a convincing performance to allay Tane’s concerns. (S) (R)

6.55

RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick explores the Fowey Estuary.

7PM
7.35

SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE LIVE Derry City v Sligo Rovers (Kick-off 7.45pm). Peter Collins presents all the action from the Premier Division encounter at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Derry were runners-up to Shamrock Rovers last season and are unbeaten in their first five matches this time around, while Sligo finished in fifth place and have made a steady, if unspectacular, start to the new campaign. With reports from Tony O’Donoghue and commentary by John Kenny. (S)

10PM
10.00

FILM: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016) An irritable loner is forced to return to the coastal town where he grew up following the sudden death of his brother. He is appointed guardian of his teenage nephew, and as he struggles to cope with his newfound responsibilities, he also finds himself confronted with a past tragedy. Drama, starring Casey Affleck. (S)

11PM
12.30

Other Voices Performances by Gwenno, Stella Donnelly, Poppy Ajudha, Sage Todz and more, filmed in St Mary’s Church in Cardigan, west Wales. (S) (R)

1.30

Live at the Apollo Phil Wang comperes the comedy show at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing routines by Brennan Reece and Rachel Parris. (S) (R)

2.25

EuroNews Headlines update.

6AM to 6:30PM
6.15

The Six O’Clock Show Chat show. (S) (R)

7.00

Ireland AM (S)

10.00

This Morning

12.30

News at 12:30 (S)

1.00

LIVE RACING Ed Chamberlin presents coverage of day four of Cheltenham Festival, including feature race the 3.30 Gold Cup, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10.

4.30

JUDGE JUDY

5.00

JUDGE JUDY

5.30

NEWS AT 5.30 (S)

6.00

CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE (S)

7PM
7.00

DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)

7.30

EMMERDALE (S)

8PM
8.00

CORONATION STREET Stephen lets himself into Carla’s flat while she is asleep. (S)

8.30

CORONATION STREET Evelyn invites Roy to her birthday gathering. (S)

9PM
9.00

KAREN PIRIE Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible. Last in series.

11PM
11.00

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives.

12.00

GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)

1.00

ONLY FANS: IRELAND’S X-RATED (S) (R)

1.50

CLOSE

6AM to 6:30PM
6.00

Cúla 4

10.40

Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)

11.10

The Wonder Years (S) (R)

11.40

Ceol na Talún (R)

12.25

The Irish RM (S) (R)

1.27

An Aimsir Láithreach

1.30

PEIL NA MBAN BEO Donegal v Dublin (Throw-in 2.00pm). Coverage of the fixture in round six of the Lidl League from Letterkenny.

3.40

PEIL NA MBAN BEO Cork v Kerry (Throw-in 4.00pm). Coverage of the Lidl League match from Páirc Uí Rinn.

5.40

COMÓRTAS PEILE 2022, NAOMH ANNA (R)

6.40

SNUGCHEOL

6.45

SNUGCHEOL

6.50

SNUGCHEOL

6.57

AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH

7PM
7.00

NUACHT TG4

7.30

JOE ÉINNIÚ: SONG OF GRANITE A profile of sean-nós singer Joe Heaney, charting his journey from rural Connemara, through to Glasgow and eventually on to New York City. (R)

9PM
9.15

FILM: LASAIR (2009) Following two friends with a passion for hurling. A bitter fall-out between the pair has unforeseen circumstances for the first President of Ireland.

9.30

GEANTRAÍ LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG

10PM
10.30

JOHN SHEAHAN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (R)

11PM
12.07

AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH

12.10

THE ROLLING STONES: CHARLIE IS MY DARLING (R)

1.25

CU BURN (R)

2.00

NUACHT TG4 (R)

2.30

GEANTRAÍ LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG (R)

3.30

COMÓRTAS PEILE 2022, NAOMH ANNA (R)

4.30

TEACH NA CÉIBHE (R)

5.00

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