Today's TV Wednesday 12 April

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00THE MOMENT OF PROOF (S)10.30ANIMAL PARK SUMMER The keepers try a new strategy to get the koalas mating. (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Powys, the West Midlands and Norfolk. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp is joined by two teams led by experts Charles Hanson and David Harper at an antiques fair. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45RIP OFF BRITAIN (S) (R)2.15VIRTUALLY HOME Russell Sage comes up with interior design ideas for a Perthshire living room. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a buyer find some peace and quiet in Wiltshire. (S)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM The dealers bid for a 1940s library stand, a racing tricycle and a painting. (S)4.30UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)5.15POINTLESS Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Ed Gamble. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Alex Scott present the magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK, plus celebrity guests in the studio. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Trouble arises for Eve and Suki when Nish starts asking questions and things get worse for Stacey when a huge electricity bill arrives. Meanwhile, Sam receives an offer she can’t refuse. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades welcomes eight year-old Felix into the barn who brings with him a scientific microscope handed down through the generations. Cobbler Dean Westmoreland has an appointment with Malcolm who entrusts him with the task of restoring a pair of boots used by his father during his time as a Prisoner of War in the 1940s. (S)9PM9.00RACE ACROSS THE WORLD The teams set off for checkpoint four – the remote outpost of Churchill that is only accessible by a twice-weekly train and where polar bears can outnumber people. One team make their first major mistake of the race trying to get to Calgary - they’ll need to make a race-changing decision to get to the train in time. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE VIEW – US PRESIDENT VISITS NI Mark Carruthers and guests discuss President Biden’s recent visit to Northern Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.11PM11.20Gossip Girl (S)12.20Gossip Girl (S)1.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Bargain Hunt (S) (R)7.15The Bidding Room (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Take a Hike (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: 24/7 Pet Hospital (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15The Hairy Bikers’ Pubs That Built Britain (S) (R)2.45Mississippi: Earth’s Great Rivers A journey along the American river. (S) (R)3.45MY UNIQUE B&B (S) (R)4.15YOUR HOME MADE PERFECT (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Kaye Adams, Mark Chapman, Philip Glenister and Thanyia Moore test their general knowledge in a variety of trivia-based games across the week, with a winner declared on Friday. (S) (R)6.30B&B BY THE SEA Adam Woodyatt checks in and chef Alex makes use of his passion for cooking, preparing an Indian spiced goat curry. (S) (R)7PM7.00JAY’S YORKSHIRE WORKSHOP Jez and Shane from Huddersfield come to the workshop to tell Jay Blades about a man known as Mr Bob. He set up a mental health charity for men in the local station called Platform 1 and has helped hundreds of men in crisis, including Shane. (S) (R)8PM8.00DESIGNING THE HEBRIDES New series. Interior designer Banjo Beale and a team of tradespeople attempt a series of makeovers across the islands, beginning with fish shop in Tobermory. (S)8.30WALES’ HOME OF THE YEAR New series. Owain Wyn Evans, Mandy Watkins and Glen Thomas judge homes in the north east. (S)9PM9.00SAVING LIVES IN LEEDS Seventy six-year-old Barry is on the cardiac ward, waiting for a double bypass - but a shortage of beds means his operation has already been cancelled twice in two weeks. Cardiac surgeon Betsy Evans is hoping it will be third time lucky today as she prepares to take him into theatre. (S)10PM10.00MURDER IN PARADISE Darragh MacIntyre and Allison Morris explore the case of Michaela McAreavey, who was found strangled in the bathtub of her honeymoon suite in Mauritius in 2011. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT (S)11PM11.15FILM: Stronger (2017) Drama based on a true story, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.1.05Sign Zone: Saving Lives in Leeds (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: Saved and Remade (S) (R)2.50Sign Zone: Saved and Remade (S) (R)3.35This 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 and advice. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and the experts visit the West Yorkshire city. (S) (R)3.00LINGO A couple, a mother and son, and a father and son compete in the quiz. Hosted by Adil Ray (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Kathryn, Lynne, Dan and Kieran work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Paddy spends time with his family, while Leyla is worried about her decision. Meanwhile, Will is still distrusting of Caleb. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Sarah despairs when Damon walks free from court, Michael resents being overlooked by Stephen, Roy receives an inheritance by default, and Eileen discovers that George lied to her. (S)9PM9.00THE BAY While furious Jenn is determined to prove who attacked her family, she is forced to focus on the cases in hand. Manning considers his future, and Erin makes a life-changing decision that upsets Chris. When a surprising connection to another piece of evidence is brought to light, the missing pieces of the investigation finally fall into place. Last in series. (S)10PM10.15ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45VIEW FROM STORMONT A report on the latest political developments in Belfast, London and Dublin, with analysis from commentators. (S)11PM11.40Revenge Porn: Georgia vs Bear (S) (R)12.35Shop: Ideal World3.00Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway: Behind the Screens (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Beautiful Baking with Juliet Sear (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Countdown (S) (R)6.50Cheers (S) (R)7.15Cheers (S) (R)7.40The King of Queens (S) (R)8.05The King of Queens (S) (R)8.35The King of Queens (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.05Frasier (S) (R)10.35Emergency Helicopter Medics (S)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)1.40Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.10Countdown With Grace Dent. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30STRANGERS ON A PLANE Michelle plans a day at the beach. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer teaches an adult education course on the secrets of marital bliss. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Darren worries that he may lose Charlie when he goes looking for his biological father. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT: BRILLIANT BUILDS Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at some of their best builds, exploring stories where homeowners were shown ways to make their budgets stretch to cover complex plans. (S) (R)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin meets south London chef Corinne, who loves to entertain and is rustling up plans for a beautifully crafted, double-kitchen home designed around her love of cooking. The end-of-terrace plot is on a hill and surrounded by woodland within a strict conservation area, so it won’t be an easy build. (S) (R)10PM10.00RISE AND FALL Greg joins the Rulers in the Red Room for the semi-final to oversee a stomach-churning Work Shift, but who will be heading into the final as Rulers? (S)11PM11.05Night Coppers (S) (R)12.0524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)1.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.55The Simpsons (S) (R)2.20FILM: Eagle Eye (2008) Thriller, starring Shia LaBeouf. (S)4.20Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.15The Dog House (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)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) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Paw Patrol (S)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington Animated series. (S)8.30Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)8.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.55Milkshake! Craft Party (S)9.00Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Jen’s Jolly Bakes (S)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: DEADLY SECRETS (2023) Premiere. Thriller, with Lizzie Boys. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Fylde Coasters take on the regulars. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Strangers, a team made up of people who all host quizzes across London. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00CRUISING WITH SUSAN CALMAN Susan crosses the Pond and starts her adventure in the cruising capital of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After boarding the Eurodam, she sails south to the Caribbean, where the first stop is the private island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00SPRINGTIME ON THE FARM Adam Henson, Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson celebrate the work of farmers during their busiest season, featuring everything from royal visits and famous faces helping out on the farm to an exciting new mission to help the nation give back to farmers after the Covid-19 pandemic. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE KIDNAP AND MURDER OF LYNDA SPENCE Documentary examining the mysterious disappearance of financial advisor Lynda Spence, who vanished without a trace in 2011 from her hometown of Glasgow. As the police launched their investigation, they began to uncover hidden multiple identities. (S)10PM10.30CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS The first heatwave of summer has hit Barnsley, adding to the pressure of an already stressful day in casualty for sister Jane, who is in charge. Sixty-five-year-old Theresa arrives by ambulance and paramedics suspect she has had a stroke. (S) (R)11PM11.30Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders (S) (R)12.30999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S)1.20The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S) (R)3.20Cruising with Jane McDonald (S) (R)4.05Tribal Teens (S) (R)4.50House Doctor (S) (R)5.15House Doctor (S) (R)5.40Pip and Posy (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)10.55DR PHIL (S); Weather11.50GREAT LIGHTHOUSES OF IRELAND (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.10HOME AND AWAY (S)1.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30FAIR CITY Melanie faces stiff competition for a new job. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Eve gives Suki the cold shoulder. (S) (R)3.30TODAY (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30REELING IN THE YEARS News and music from 1969. (S) (R)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30EASTENDERS Trouble arises for Eve and Suki when Nish starts asking questions and things get worse for Stacey when a huge electricity bill arrives. Sam receives an offer she can’t refuse but it means leaving Ricky behind all over again. (S); Lotto8PM8.00DONAL’S ROAD TRIP Donal Skehan continues his culinary adventure around Ireland in the Boyne Valley, meeting Maria Flynn at Ballymakenny Spud Shack. (S) (R)8.30FOOD MATTERS Michael Kelly heads to Co Kildare to visit Paul Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust to discover the effects of food pollution getting into waterways and farmlands. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35DAVY’S TOUGHEST TEAM It is time for the group to take off for Iceland, but after only a couple of days in the cold, one of the lads starts to feel unwell. Will Davy Fitzgerald be able to keep his new team together as they head for the volcano’s summit? (S)10PM10.35MY BUNGALOW BLISS Pharmacist Sarah bought her grandparents’ old home in Ballina, Co Mayo, and dreams of a light, open-plan and sustainable home that takes full advantage of the mature gardens. It’ll be no small feat transforming the current cold, boxy bungalow facing a noisy main road into her dream of a tranquil hideaway. (S) (R); Weather11PM11.40Sherwood (S) (R)12.50Operation Transformation (S) (R)1.50Room to Improve (S) (R)2.50The Tommy Tiernan Show (R)3.50The Style Counsellors (R)4.20Bog Amach (S) (R)4.45The Liffey (S) (R)5.10The Meaning of Life (S) (R)5.35Clear History (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.50Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)8.05Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.10Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.15Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)8.25The Wee Littles (S) (R)8.30Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (S)8.35Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (S)8.40Peppa Pig as Gaeilge8.45Flix (S)9.00Bush Kids (S)9.20Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.45Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)10.10Squad Goals (S) (R)10.40Danny & Mick (R)10.55Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)11.10First Day (S) (R)11.40Revolting Rhymes (S) (R)12.15Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)12.30Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)12.35Bush Kids (S) (R)12.55Deadly Predators (S) (R)1.30Tales from Dún Draíochta Billy is held captive in fairyland. (S) (R)1.45FILM: BEETHOVEN’S 2ND (1993) Comedy sequel, starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt. (S)3.20THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Ava jumps at any chance to be around Theo. (S) (R)7PM7.00IRELAND’S YOUNG FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023 Stephen Byrne and Gemma Bradley host the 27th annual ceremony for young budding filmmakers between the ages of seven and 18. Highlights from the shortlist include Me and My Eleven Years by 11-year-old Ukrainian Marusya Shuvalova. (S)8PM8.00FILTHY GARDEN SOS Diarmuid Gavin helps a Hampshire man transform his garden, which used to be a perfect party venue but has fallen into ruin since his wife died. The team turn it into a welcoming and well-ordered space with inviting plants and a restored greenhouse. (S) (R)9PM9.00GHOSTS The Captain and Kitty uncover something suspicious, and need Fanny’s newfound sleuthing skills to get to the bottom of the mystery before it is too late. (S) (R)9.35MARIE ANTOINETTE The royal family holidays at Fontainebleau, an escape from stifling Versailles. Marie’s hostilities with du Barry threaten to sour things with the King. (S)10PM10.40VANISHING ACT Melissa has gone, leaving her husband, family and friends distraught. But then the news slowly filters through that she has betrayed them all. Mystery drama, starring Kate Atkinson. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.35Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week (S) (R)12.35The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)1.30No Activity (S) (R)2.00EuroNews6AM 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 Quiz show. (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE: HIDDEN ITALY (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)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Sarah despairs when Damon walks free from court. Meanwhile, Michael resents being overlooked by Stephen. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Eileen discovers that George lied to her. (S)9PM9.00DYLAN MCGRATH’S SECRET SERVICE The renowned chef acts as mentor to five chefs-in-the-making, who train with him in his restaurant over a four-week period. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.00BLUE MURDER (R)1.30THE RESTAURANT (S) (R)2.25CLOSE5.25THE 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)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman Festive spirits are dampened. (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30CEOL NA TALÚN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy has an accident while tap-dancing. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin joins a rock band. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30CUMHACHT AN NÁDÚIR Humanity’s relationship with nature in the face of a global pandemic. (R)8PM8.30BLIAIN AN TSNEACHTA MHÓIR A look back at one of the coldest Irish winters, when in January 1947 a freezing front left the country in an arctic grip. (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Featuring Jim Devine, Mike Denver, Brendan Shine, Gerry Guthrie and Robert Mizzell. (S) (R)9.30MARÚ INÁR MEASC The murder of Amanda Jenkins. Last in the series.10PM10.30NARCOS: MEXICO Zuno testifies in front of a grand jury11PM11.37AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.40THE SINNER (S) (R)12.35TURAS BÓTHAIR (R)1.05SHARK TANK (S) (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30MARÚ INÁR MEASC (R)3.30BLIAIN AN TSNEACHTA MHÓIR (R)3.55CUMHACHT AN NÁDÚIR (R)4.50FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24