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Today's TV Friday 24 March
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bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Christina Trevanion hosts the latest contest in Leominster, Herefordshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45HOPE STREET A bullet is fired through the front door of a retired headmaster. (S) (R)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP Steve Fletcher brings a German-made toy steam roller from the 1930s back to life. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Margherita Taylor is in on a property trek around rural Shropshire. (S) (R)3.45ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Irita Marriott and Phil Serrell arrive in Northumberland. (S) (R)4.30BRIDGE OF LIES Quiz show, hosted by Ross Kemp. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.55PARTY POLITICAL BROADCAST (S) (R)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live magazine show, presented by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30FARM TO FEAST: BEST MENU WINS New series. Eamonn Holmes returns with the cookery contest, which in this opening episode sees the distinctive Bramley apple from Armagh and award-winning Dexter beef from Co Down used as key ingredients. (S)8PM8.00BEYOND PARADISE Reports of strange lights in the sky above North Farm lead ramblers to a newly appeared crop circle where they find an unidentified man’s body. Humphrey finds himself at pains to suppress conspiracy theorists speculating alien involvement while methodically pursuing the case. Detective drama, starring Kris Marshall. (S)9PM9.00WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guests Stephen Bailey, Asim Chaudhry, Gemma Collins and Sally Lindsay, hoping to deceive their opponents with plausible lies. (S)9.30THE CLEANER New series. Wicky is called upon to handle the devastation left by a lethal barroom brawl. Dark comedy, starring Greg Davies. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40KEEPIN’ ’ER COUNTRY: ON THE ROAD AGAIN New series. Documentary featuring Irish country music stars as they go out on tour in the wake of the pandemic. This episode focuses on performers Derek Ryan and Lisa McHugh. (S)11PM11.10Question of Sport (S)11.40Jerk (S) (R)12.05Jerk (S) (R)12.30Barra on the Foyle (S) (R)12.35Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (S) (R)1.30Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.35BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics UK (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.45Hairy Bikers’ Best of British (S) (R)3.15EAT WELL FOR LESS? (S) (R)4.15THE WORLD’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY HOMES Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore four homes in Spain. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! Experts James Lewis and Jonathan Pratt assess items brought to Dover Castle in Kent. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jodie Kidd, Jamali Maddix and Suzi Perry test their general knowledge skills, and the winner of the week’s games is announced. (S) (R)6.30COAST TO COAST FOOD FESTIVAL Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman visit the York Food Festival. (S)7PM7.00YOUR HOME MADE PERFECT Architects Laura Jane Clark and Will Foster compete to remodel a couple’s 1950s home in Belfast, with Lei Ying dreaming of a perfect kitchen, while her husband David hopes for a cosy home and a safe route to the garden. Angela Scanlon presents. (S) (R)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD As plants begin to show their early growth, Monty Don gets plenty of plants for free when he demonstrates how to make the most of herbaceous perennials, and Nick Bailey shares plans for his new garden in Cambridgeshire and reveals how to create a container garden ideal for those on the move. (S)9PM9.00BECOMING FRIDA KAHLO Dangerous politics and turbulent love shock the painter’s world - after conducting a short affair with Leon Trotsky, Diego’s political mentor, Frida finally achieves her own solo exhibition in Europe. But all does not go according to plan, and she returns to Mexico to find that Diego wants a divorce. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00CUNK ON BRITAIN Philomena Cunk from Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe carries out in-depth investigations, travelling the length and breadth of the country and enlisting the help of a variety of experts. She begins by examining the origins of the universe, and interviews Robert Peston about British politics. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05MOTDx (S) (R)11.35FILM: Eaten by Lions (2018) Comedy, starring Antonio Aakeel. (S)1.05Dave (S) (R)1.40Sign Zone: Surviving the Pay Squeeze – Panorama (S) (R)2.10Sign Zone: Parole (S) (R)3.10Sign Zone: Our Flag Means Death (S) (R)3.45This 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, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL From Weston-super-Mare. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Kay and Nayim, Ciaran and Sam, and Tim and Beryl try to work out words that appear in the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE David, Courtney, Jennifer and Matt take part. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.20PARTY POLITICAL BROADCAST (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)7.30EMMERDALE Dawn is aghast that Naomi has fallen for Alex. Paddy is still struggling. Noah is outraged by Samson’s attitude. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Paul makes a worrying discovery about his injury. Meanwhile, Christina arranges a surprise for Daisy’s hen party, and Roy accepts responsibility for Evelyn’s heartache. (S)9PM9.00REDEMPTION Confused about her latest discovery, Colette heads to the hospital where Stacey worked to speak to those who knew her in the hopes of understanding her daughter better. As she pieces together an image of Stacey and her life, something does not quite add up. Crime drama, starring Paula Malcomson and Abby Fitz. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: IDENTITY THIEF (2013) A con-woman acquires an executive’s credit card numbers, and lives a life of luxury at his expense. The outraged victim sets out on a mission to track down the fraudster and bring her to justice personally. Comedy, with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. (S)11PM12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00The Jonathan Ross Show (S) (R)3.55Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Countdown (S) (R)6.503rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.40The King of Queens (S) (R)8.05The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.30Celebrity Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Emergency Helicopter Medics (S)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Weekday magazine show. (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00TOOL CLUB (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Recruitment consultant and radio show host Ben hosts the final night in Oxford. (S) (R)6.00HOLLYOAKS Cindy receives a letter informing her that the insurance for the Grand Bazaar has expired. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS A helpless Diane struggles to convince Tony to seek help. Meanwhile, Nancy is in need of a miracle. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.30LOCKED AWAY: OUR AUTISM SCANDAL – DISPATCHES A film by award-winning autistic director Richard Butchins in which, autistic patients housed within mental health units relate their experiences in their own words. Some have been incarcerated for years in unsuitable wards and hospitals across the UK. (S)8PM8.00HIGHCLERE: BEHIND THE SCENES The castle manager John and his team are awake before sunrise to welcome the crew of the ITV show Lorraine, who are broadcasting live from the castle’s famous grand saloon to mark the release of the second Downton Abbey movie. (S) (R)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week. (S)10PM10.00RISE AND FALL Reality contest, which sees a diverse group of 16 people from all walks of life become part of a social experiment that asks how wealth and power shape the way people behave toward one another. In this episode, the Grafters complete more Over Time, and there’s a chance for one of them to rise to the Penthouse and become a Ruler. (S)11PM11.058 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.05Father Ted (S) (R)12.35Father Ted (S) (R)1.05Father Ted (S) (R)1.30Father Ted (S) (R)2.00Father Ted (S) (R)2.25Father Ted (S) (R)2.55Father Ted (S) (R)3.20Father Ted (S) (R)3.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.30Best of Britain by the Sea (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (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)7.15Sesame Street Mecha Builders (S)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)8.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.50Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)9.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Story Den9.15JEREMY VINE (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: TRACKING A KILLER (2021) Drama, starring Laurie Fortier. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Cameras follow Graham, entertainments manager of the Villamar campsite. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00CASH IN THE ATTIC Helping people make money from the items they have accumulated over the years to raise money for special projects. (S)6.30EGGHEADS Clashing against the titans of quiz are the No Hopers, whose team name comes from an old Cornish sea shanty. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00MOTORWAY COPS: CATCHING BRITAIN’S SPEEDERS PC Chris Swash is part of a team hunting for a gang of ruthless burglars and in a desperate attempt to escape the closing net, the men crash their car and flee on foot. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00MOTORWAY: HELL ON THE HIGHWAY A van takes to the air when it misjudges a roundabout near Great Yarmouth, and a terrifying road rage incident is caught on camera in New Jersey. Plus, footage of a Mexican toll booth which is struck at full speed in heavy fog by a huge lorry. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES From Lao Cai on the Chinese border, via the misty mountains around Sa Pa, Nick Knowles heads south on a sleeper train to bustling Hanoi during his exploration of Vietnam. From there he travels on to the port at Haiphong, gateway to beautiful Ha Long Bay. (S)10PM10.00LIVE: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: ARTHUR V SUAREZ Lyndon Arthur v Braian Nahuel Suarez. Coverage of the bout for the vacant IBO World Light Heavyweight title at Bolton Stadium Hotel. Arthur bounced back from his first career defeat in a rematch by earning this shot with stoppages of Walter Gabriel Sequeira and Joel McIntyre. (S)11PM12.05FILM: Creed (2015) Boxing drama, starring Michael B Jordan. (S)2.20Entertainment News on 5 (S)2.30The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)4.30Parking Hell (S) (R)4.55Parking Hell (S) (R)5.15Friends (S) (R)5.45Entertainment News on 5 (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.25TELESHOPPING8.00TODAY (S) (R)10.00THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)10.50DR PHIL (S); Weather11.45IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward. (S)2.30FAIR CITY Gar must choose between Joan and Jacinta. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Things get worse for Jack and Denise. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Anne Cassin and Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh present an eclectic mix of reports, features and events from all around the country. (S)7.30FAIR CITY Joan tells Gar that Dearbhla knew about the inheritance and feeling betrayed, he turns his back on them both. Meanwhile, Dean and Sean refuse to budge, so Paul advises Orla to play dirty. (S)8PM8.00HORSE COUNTRY The world of equestrian sport in Ireland, following the people involved in showjumping, three-day-eventing and dressage, an important part of the social and recreational life in rural parts of the country. (S) (R)8.30YOUNG SHELDON New series. Mary feels unwelcome at church. Return of the comedy, starring Iain Armitage. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking. (S); Weather11PM11.40FILM: Hope Gap (2019) Drama, starring Annette Bening and Bill Nighy. (S)1.30Nationwide (R)2.05Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.20Dr Phil (R)2.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.45news2day (S)7.55Animaniacs (S)8.25Royals Next Door (S) (R)8.50The Dumping Ground (S) (R)9.20Sarah & Duck (S) (R)9.25Sarah & Duck (S) (R)9.35Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.50The Wee Littles (S) (R)9.55The Wee Littles (S) (R)10.00Tir Na nOg (S) (R)10.15Alva’s World (S) (R)10.25Atom Town (S) (R)10.30Peppa Pig as Gaeilge10.35Peppa Pig as Gaeilge10.40Peppa Pig as Gaeilge10.45Ray of Sunshine (R)10.55Pirata & Capitano (R)11.10Ricky Zoom (R)11.20Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.25Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.35The Imagination Machine (S) (R)11.45Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)12.00Ben 10 (R)12.10Ben 10 (R)12.20We Bare Bears (R)12.30We Bare Bears (R)12.45Taking the Next Step (S) (R)1.20The Dumping Ground (S) (R)1.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.10Cozmo and Friends (S) (R)2.15Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)2.20Nova Jones (S) (R)2.50Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.204 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.55The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S)4.20news2day News headlines.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 (S) (R)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick heads out to sea to go fishing for lobsters with his old friend and celebrity chef Nathan Outlaw, before helping to cook up a lobster risotto. (S)7.35AGE OF THE BIG CATS The stories of the cheetah, snow leopard and jaguar, revealing how they survived extinction and evolved into the creatures they are today. (S) (R)8PM8.35BUTT HEADS – THE STRANGE STORY OF SHEEP Documentary examining different kinds of sheep found across the world, from the hottest, driest deserts to some of planet’s highest snowy mountain peaks. (S) (R)9PM9.35FILM: BLACK HAWK DOWN (2001) American soldiers are sent into war-torn Mogadishu in 1993 on a routine search. Learning some of their compatriots have been shot down, they feel compelled to mount a perilous rescue attempt - one that descends into all-out conflict with heavily armed Somalians. Fact-based drama, starring Josh Hartnett. (S)11PM12.10Other Voices (S) (R)1.10Live at the Apollo (S) (R)2.05EuroNews6AM 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)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE (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 Dawn is aghast that Naomi has fallen for Alex. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Paul makes a worrying discovery about his injury. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Christina arranges a surprise for Daisy’s hen party, and Roy accepts responsibility for Evelyn’s heartache. (S)9PM9.00FINDING JACK CHARLTON A profile of the World Cup-winning footballer, looking at his special relationship with Ireland, his complicated relationship with brother Bobby, and his final battle with dementia. (R)11PM11.00WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Big-prize quiz12.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)1.00FILM: RUSH OF FEAR (2003) Thriller, starring Rosanna Arquette. (S)2.55CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman Dr Mike and Sully reminisce. (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH6.00DOMHAN AN DÚLRA – FIÁNTAS NUA NA HEORP Animal defences employed in a bid to gain the upper hand in the ultimate fight for survival against predators. (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20RUGBAÍ BEO Leinster v DHL Stormers (Kick-off 7.35pm). Coverage of the United Rugby Championship clash at RDS Arena.9PM9.50FILM: THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER (1982) The son of a mountain farmer goes to work for a cattle rancher, and gets drawn into his lifelong feud with his twin brother. Australian Western, starring Kirk Douglas and Tom Burlinson. (S)11PM11.47AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.50CAPERCAILLIE @ CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2022 Orchestral arrangements of music from Capercaillie’s back catalogue. (R)12.50GEANTRAÍ (R)1.20CU BURN (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.20CORK FOLK FESTIVAL (R)3.20GEANTRAÍ (R)3.50CAPERCAILLIE @ CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2022 (R)4.40TEACH NA CÉIBHE (R)5.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24