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Today's TV Thursday 04 May
Today's TV Thursday 04 May

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00SCAM INTERCEPTORS (S)10.45MAXIMUM SECURITY (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Charlie Ross travels to Shrewsbury in Shropshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS On a home visit, Al meets a mother struggling to face the outside world. (S)2.15COUNTRYFILE SPRING DIARIES John Craven celebrates some of the country’s most beautiful villages to visit in spring time. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Sonali Shah helps a couple returning to Britain after 25 years living in the US to find a home in Cornwall. (S) (R)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM Items include a unique 1960s vase, a curious mirror and two chalkware statues. (S) (R)4.30UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Ria Lina. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.55PARTY ELECTION BROADCAST By Sinn Féin. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas host the live magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Coronation fever sweeps across the square, Billy makes it his mission to convince Linda to host a party at The Vic and comes up with a way to include Mick in the celebrations. (S)8PM8.00WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Panellists Bez, Motsi Mabuse, Shazia Mirza and Steve Pemberton bolster the deceitful talents of team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell. (S) (R)8.30MASTERCHEF The fourth quarter-final sees the hopefuls serve up two courses to 2020 champion Thomas Frake, 2010 champion Dhruv Baker and 2021 finalist Alexina Anatole. (S)9PM9.00GORDON RAMSAY’S FUTURE FOOD STARS Gordon celebrates the very best of British - exquisite produce and the pinnacle of fine dining. First, he invites his entrepreneurs to the Fish Society in Surrey where he tasks them with perfectly de-shelling one of the most expensive foods to be found on any menu - lobster. (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 (S)12.20Elections 2023 (S)2.00Elections 2023 (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Bargain Hunt (S) (R)7.30Clive Myrie’s Italian Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S)8.30Sign Zone: Caught Red Handed (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)11.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)2.15My Million Pound Menu (S) (R)3.15ATLANTIC: THE WILDEST OCEAN ON EARTH (S) (R)4.15THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! From Penrhyn Castle in north Wales. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Matt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their general knowledge skills ahead of Friday’s final. Richard Osman hosts. (S) (R)6.30CLIVE MYRIE’S ITALIAN ROAD TRIP The newsreader explores the coastline around Mount Vesuvius. (S)7PM7.00RICHARD BRANSON: AMOL RAJAN INTERVIEWS Amol Rajan joins entrepreneur and business magnate Richard Branson on one of his cruise ships in Miami to discuss his life, loves, passions and challenges. (S)7.45GRAND TOURS OF SCOTLAND’S LOCHS Television presenter Paul Murton explores the lochs and mountains of Wester Ross. (S) (R)8PM8.00REUNION HOTEL A mum thanks the fundraisers who helped her little girl towalk when doctors said that may never happen. And a man meets the woman who raised a life-changing guide dog. Alex Jones presents. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.00GUILT On the run and out of luck in the Highlands, Max and Jake resort to desperate measures to hide from Maggie as they turn to their estranged father Alec for sanctuary, but Teddy pays a visit to Kenny and demands to know where the brothers are. With the Lynch family finances frozen, Maggie spots an opportunity in the sale of National Bank of Caledonia. (S)10PM10.00THE ULSTER RUGBY SHOW Gavin Andrews is joined by Tommy Bowe and Rory Best to present a light-hearted look at the news, results and talking points around Ulster and the United Rugby Championship. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Made Up in Belfast (S) (R)11.45Inside No 9 (S)12.15FILM: Sus (2010) Drama, starring Clint Dyer. (S)1.45Sign Zone: Secrets of the Chippendales Murders (S) (R)2.30Sign Zone: Secrets of the Chippendales Murders (S) (R)3.20This 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, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and the dealers are in the Shropshire town of Telford. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE Sally Lindsay hosts the show as a team of family and friends attempts to answer questions about top 10 lists. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.25PARTY ELECTION BROADCAST By Sinn Féin. (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Reuben is taken to hospital. Paddy and Chas share a moment. Sam is not happy. (S)8PM8.30PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS A lurcher arrives at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with a terrible injury in need of urgent surgery. Plus, Motherland stars Anna Maxwell Martin and Diane Morgan help Paul with a cavalier King Charles spaniel, and calm down an over excited Frenchie pup. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY SOUTH AFRICA As the Battle of the Prides continues, the stakes are getting higher. The team leaders face a tough decision while once again the losing Pride prepares to face a very hungry night. Ant and Dec present. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45EAMONN MALLIE: FACE TO FACE WITH Storyteller and author Liz Weir talks about her passion for the spoken word and her mission to keep the tradition alive in the digital age. (S)11PM11.15Lough Foyle (S) (R)11.45All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S) (R)12.40Shop: Ideal World3.00I’m a Celebrity South Africa (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Family Fortunes (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.25Frasier (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)10.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.55Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.00Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE Francesca and Carl race against time to reopen their Italian hamlet for business. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS A scandal sees Principal Skinner replaced by a woman who divides the school in half according to gender, so Lisa poses as a boy to attend maths. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Keen to keep out of trouble, Grace and Zara turn down Cindy’s offer. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00BILLIONAIRE BLOOMS Jamie’s in Venice with a limitless budget and complete creative freedom, fashioning two stunning set-ups for the wedding of one of his most treasured clients. He has assembled a squad of talented florists to help him as he transforms an ancient palazzo and a world-famous hotel. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Frankie Boyle, Jenny Eclair, Ivo Graham, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin continue to address the challenges set for them. Greg Davies has some tricky judging to do when people question the definition of the colour gold and nobody understands a simple egg-shelling task. As usual, Alex Horne offers sterling support to all concerned. (S)10PM10.00THE CURSE The boys head to Colombia to discuss their gold-forcocaine trade. Crime comedy, starring Allan Mustafa and Tom Davis. (S)10.35THE CURSE All hell breaks loose as the gang members become front page news. Their new life in Spain is under threat and drastic action is needed before they pass the point of no return. Starring Allan Mustafa. (S)11PM11.108 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S) (R)12.10Night Coppers (S) (R)1.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.55Guy Martin’s World Speed Records (S) (R)2.20FILM: Buried (2010) Thriller, starring Ryan Reynolds. (S)3.55Unreported World (S) (R)4.25Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.15Moneybags (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) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)8.50Milo (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Milkshake! Story Den (S) (R)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: A DEADLY ENGAGEMENT (2023) Premiere. Thriller, starring Sarah-Jane Redmond. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN West Midlander Vince rushes to get his new bar ready. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The experts take on a team named Buckle Up. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The Marauding Pirates from Cornwall take on the quizzing giants. Jeremy Vine hosts. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00COASTAL DEVON & CORNWALL WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO Michael heads for his final stretch in Cornwall, and takes in a coastline of hidden coves, a stunning sub-tropical garden and smugglers’ creeks, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier in her novel Frenchman’s Creek. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00THE SEYCHELLES WITH JANE MCDONALD The singer visits the beautiful beaches of Mahé, one of the Seychelles’ most iconic islands. As she goes snorkelling with conservationists in the crystal-clear Indian ocean, Jane uncovers the beauty of the coral reefs teeming with life. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00DALGLIESH Adam and Miskin attend the murder scene of Rita O’Keefe, whose nephew Garry Ashe emerges as chief suspect. At his trial, defence barrister Venetia Aldridge smoothly secures an acquittal, but when she is also found dead, Dalgliesh is soon on the hunt for a missing paperknife, and a motive. Drama, starring Bertie Carvel. (S)10PM10.30KILLER AT THE CRIME SCENE After a brutally murdered oil rig worker is found in a burnt-out car, a quiet Scottish town soon becomes inflamed with rumours and fear. (S)11PM11.05Cause of Death (S) (R)12.05Police Interceptors (S) (R)1.00Teleshopping (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Secret Scotland with Susan Calman (S) (R)3.55The Funny Thing About Holidays (S) (R)4.45Friends (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Pip and Posy (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.45TELESHOPPING8.20TODAY (S) (R)10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45TELLY BINGO(S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30AT YOUR SERVICE A run-down campsite that has endured a year of storms and floods. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Lola throws Billy a surprise birthday party but he can’t bring himself to feel happy. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00SUPER GARDEN Trevor Kinsella creates a garden inspired by Morocco with bright colours and big features for Shaz and Edurne and their three children Zanaib, Anya and Arry. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Coronation fever sweeps across the square, Billy makes it his mission to convince Linda to host a party at The Vic. Reiss finds out why Sonia is fed up of him. (S)8PM8.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee gives advice to Elaine Mullen, who started her pension late and is preparing psychologically and financially for retirement. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Rafferty warns Hayley she is playing a dangerous game when she tries to get information on Aidan from Killo, while Dean is forced to reveal his living situation to his friends. (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)10PM10.15SISTERS Sare and Suze find their father, but realise that maybe he is not what they needed in the first place. Comedy drama, starring Sarah Goldberg. Last in the series. (S)10.45DERRY GIRLS The gang attend an outdoor pursuits weekend which aims to bring Protestant and Catholic school kids together as part of a peace initiative. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Works Presents (S)11.45North Sea Connection (S) (R)12.45Call the Midwife (S) (R)1.50Prime Time (S) (R)2.30Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.40Doctors (S) (R)3.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.45news2day (R)8.00Hardball (R)8.25The Bagel and Becky Show (R)8.35The Bagel and Becky Show (R)8.55Malory Towers (S) (R)9.20Odo (R)9.35Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.50The Wee Littles (S) (R)9.55The Wee Littles (S) (R)10.00Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)10.15Funny Little Monsters (S) (R)10.20Sullivan Sails (S) (R)10.25Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)10.30Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)10.35Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)10.40Ray of Sunshine (R)10.45Ray of Sunshine (R)10.55Bush Kids (S) (R)11.10Ricky Zoom11.20Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.30Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.35The Imagination Machine (S) (R)11.45Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)12.00Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.10Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.20We Bare Bears (R)12.35We Bare Bears (R)12.50Jamie Johnson (S) (R)1.20Malory Towers (S) (R)1.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.10Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)2.15Holly Hobbie (S)2.45The Strange Chores (S) (R)3.00Junior Bake Off (S) (R)3.50Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)4.20news2day4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THIS IS ART CLUB! (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.0010 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea explores under-utilised and undervalued aspects of hemp. (S) (R)7.25SCOTLAND’S HOME OF THE YEAR The judges visit three homes in the north east of Scotland, including a home of two halves in the coastal town of Stonehaven. (S)8PM8.00DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD IRELAND Baz and the team meet the Parsons family in Longwood, Co Meath, and set about building a much-needed extension to their house to cater for their sons’ needs. Last in the series. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Dougal and Ted visit the mainland, where they bump into actor Richard Wilson. Dermot Morgan and Ardal O’Hanlon star. (S) (R)9.30HOME RESCUE: THE BIG FIX Dee Coleman and the team are in the home of Alan and Orla Condron, who share a three-bedroom house in the Kildare town of Kilcullen with their children Bele and Rhys. (S)10PM10.30THE CLEANER Wicky attends the home of a 23-year-old social media influencer with millions of followers and an obsession with the 1980s. Wicky finds himself surrounded by the relics of ‘Home Alone’ Hosea’s childhood - one of which, a dangerously malfunctioning arcade machine, has recently electrocuted a repairman. Greg Davies stars. (S) (R)11PM11.05The Ballycotton Sessions (S)11.35NCIS (S)12.25Life After Life (S) (R)1.30Stath Lets Flats (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 (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S COASTAL 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 Reuben is taken to hospital. Paddy and Chas share a moment. Sam is not happy. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE (S)8.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news documentary looking back at the headline stories from 2015. (S) (R)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY SOUTH AFRICA As the Battle of the Prides continues, the stakes are getting higher.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW Claire Brock and Ciara Doherty offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.00GRACE Skeletal remains are found in a Brighton storm drain. (R)1.00MIDSOMER MURDERS (S) (R)2.55CLOSE5.25THE 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 Street Food Asia (S) (R)12.40Blasta (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman Drama, starring Jane Seymour. (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30AN FÓD DEIREANACH (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH A look at the 2021 Balmoral Show. (R)8PM8.00BLÁTH NA HÓIGE Featuring poetry and singing lover Piaras Ó Lorcáin.8.30ROS NA RÚN Sonia fears Sam may have been involved in an accident.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA Including music by Hugo Duncan, Paddy O Brien, Lisa McHugh, Derek Ryan and John Hogan. (S) (R)9.30TÉACS TAISTIL A trip to the seaside town of Margate - England’s original seaside town where visitors have flocked since the 1730s10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL Bora-Bora, the popular tourist destination in Polynesia.11PM11.35ROS NA RÚN (R)12.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.10SHARK TANK (S) (R)1.05DÁIL ÉIREANN2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30ROS NA RÚN (R)3.00TÉACS TAISTIL (R)3.55CEOL NA TALÚN (R)4.25BLÁTH NA HÓIGE (R)4.50AMHRÁIN IS ANSA LIOM (R)5.15FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24