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Today's TV Friday 12 May
Today's TV Friday 12 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)11.30HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Cheryl Baker, SuRie, Carrie Grant and Andy Abraham compete. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45HOPE STREET Niamh fears her dad is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. (S) (R)2.30COUNTRYFILE DIARIES Jules Hudson visits a charity that helps to rehome bereaved pets. Last in series. (S) (R)3.15ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY (S)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM Items include cinema-style seats, a head-shaped pot and a 1960s movie poster. (S) (R)4.30UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz. Last in the series. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong, with Sally Lindsay. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.55PARTY ELECTION BROADCAST An election broadcast by one of the political parties. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW AT EUROVISION Alex Jones and Rylan look ahead to the Eurovision Grand Final. (S)7.30EUROVISION SONG CONTEST – EVERYONE’S A WINNER Fleur East reveals the 20 most successful Eurovision songs that didn’t win the contest. Contributors include Claire Sweeney, Scott Mills and Paddy O’Connell. (S)8PM8.30MASTERCHEF The last quarter-final sees the week’s most talented four cooks return to fight for a place in Knockout Week. They must prepare two courses that will impress not just regular judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, but also from the 2014 series Ping Coombes, the 2015 series Simon Wood and 2020 series finalist Claire Fyfe. (S)9PM9.00HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU Desiree Burch and Matt Chorley join in the fun on the satirical current affairs quiz, alongside regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. (S)9.30BLACK OPS Undercover police officers Dom and Kay have a body to bury. Comedy thriller, starring Gbemisola Ikumelo, Hammed. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40BIKES! NW200 Stephen Watson introduces highlights of the 2023 North West 200, featuring the Supersport and Superstock classes at the nine-mile triangle circuit on the Causeway Coast. (S)11PM11.20The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show (S)12.05FILM: The Monuments Men (2014) Fact-based Second World War drama, directed by and starring George Clooney. (S)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.30Clive Myrie’s Italian Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)11.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics UK1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15My Million Pound Menu Documentary. (S) (R)3.15WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE (S) (R)4.15THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! The team visits the Old Royal Naval College. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Sean Fletcher, Louise Minchin, Chris Washington and Kimberly Wyatt take part in the final challenges before the winner is announced by Richard Osman. (S) (R)6.30CLIVE MYRIE’S ITALIAN ROAD TRIP Clive makes gelato, and gets a makeover from Florence’s most stylish man. (S)7PM7.00IOLO’S BORDERLANDS Iolo Williams explores the borderlands of north-east Wales, taking in a moor near Llangollen to see hen harriers, one of the UK’s threatened birds of prey. (S)7.30BEECHGROVE GARDEN George Anderson trials new blueberry bushes, and Calum Clunie demonstrates more garden produce to plant at home. (S)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD In a special programme from the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Rachel de Thame and Nick Bailey explore show gardens and discover the newest varieties of plants and flowers. (S)9PM9.00HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL TRUST New series. A look at some of the UK’s most beautiful and historic homes, and people who are saving the past for all of us, beginning with a profile of Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. (S)10PM10.00MADE UP IN BELFAST The team celebrate the tenth anniversary of BPerfect with a gala and Brendan makes a post about a big announcement, creating much speculation amongst the staff. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05MOTDx (S) (R)11.35Colin from Accounts (S) (R)12.05Sign Zone: Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr (S) (R)1.05Sign Zone: Inside Taiwan: Standing up to China (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: Our Changing Planet (S) (R)3.05This Is BBC Two (S)5.10This 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, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Celebrity interviews and 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 Aidan Pass has double trouble with a pair of petrol-heads. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of friends take it in turns to find the answers to top 10 lists, before trying to score a perfect 10 in the final round. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.25PARTY ELECTION BROADCAST By the Ulster Unionist Party. (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)7.30EMMERDALE Charity’s world crumbles. Mack and Sarah are concerned. Chloe is unnerved. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Daniel unwittingly hands Ryan’s lifeline to an unsuspecting Max, while Fiz sets off for her assignment in Norwich, and Amy and Summer realise that Aaron is back with his ex. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY SOUTH AFRICA After three thrilling weeks, the adventure is almost over. Celebrities such as Helen Flanagan, Paul Burrell and Phil Tufnell have faced their fears and taken on everything the South African bush could throw at them. Last in series. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather11PM11.00UTV Live (S); Weather11.20Love Your Garden (S) (R)12.15Lough Foyle (S) (R)12.35Nine Dart Finishes (S) (R)12.40Shop: Ideal World (S) (R)3.00I’m a Celebrity South Africa Final (S) (R)4.15Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.00The 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 (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart discovers a musical talent and quickly becomes an acclaimed jazz drummer - making Lisa envious of his success. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Sienna’s plan comes crashing down when Leela gets the wrong end of the stick. Later, the Eurovision party at The Dog proves to be a big hit. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.30UNREPORTED WORLD From India, reporter Mandakini Gahlot joins with the government’s Leopard Task Force to see how the alarming increase of attacks upon humans by the animals is being addressed. (S)8PM8.00THE BIG INTERIORS BATTLE The remaining five designers take on their first big group challenge as they are given the task of making over the local community cafe and performance space. With each being judged on their own area, as well as their cohesive design as part of a team, will their egos and personal ions get the better of them? (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions and the lively discussions that are prompted by the week’s biggest and best shows. (S)10PM10.00THE LATEISH SHOW WITH MO GILLIGAN The comedian and actor catches up with ex-England footballer Rio Ferdinand, musician Jessie Ware and comedian Jack Whitehall. Plus, live music from N-Dubz. (S)11PM11.05Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live (S) (R)12.10FILM: Carrie (1976) Horror, starring Sissy Spacek. (S)1.50Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.05Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.20Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.50Kirstie’s House of Craft (S) (R)5.10Moneybags (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)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) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)8.50Milo (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (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: THE GOURMET DETECTIVE: ROUX THE DAY (2020) Crime drama, starring Dylan Neal. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Meeting bargain and bartering supremo Tony Carey and his wife Claire. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Dead Parrots take on the regular quiz experts. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS South by Northwest take on the experts. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00COASTAL DEVON & CORNWALL WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO This final part of Michael’s adventure begins on Hope’s Nose, a headland outside Torquay on the English Rivera, where he embraces as many experiences as he can. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00SUSAN CALMAN’S GRAND DAY OUT New series. The comedian and her campervan hit the road for a trip to the Yorkshire valleys, taking in York Minster, a teddy bear museum, and a miniature steam train ride. (S)9PM9.00DALGLIESH The detective informs everyone that a second person has died, but nobody remembers seeing the victim. Caroline shows Dalgliesh around a curious private flat that leads into the Murder Room. Drama, with Bertie Carvel. Last in series. (S)10PM10.00BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE 80S SONGS Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Clare Grogan are among those recalling the music and memories of 1981. It was a year when Bucks Fizz were losing their skirts, Adam and the Ants were re-inventing the pop video, and synthesizer bands were making it big. Narrated by Tony Blackburn. (S) (R)11PM11.35Greatest 70s Singer Songwriters (S) (R)12.30Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00Teleshopping (S)3.00Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (S) (R)3.50Friends (S) (R)4.15Friends (S) (R)4.40Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.40Pip and Posy (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.20TELESHOPPING7.55TODAY (S) (R)9.55THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)10.45DR PHIL (S); Weather11.40THE STYLE COUNSELLORS (S) (R)12.10DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30AT YOUR SERVICE (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Presented by Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS A moment of reflection. Created by Alex Curtin, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30EASTENDERS Hayley’s efforts to neutralise Aidan lead to unexpected results, while Dean surprises with his doubts over Joan’s apartment and Cass inspires Olwen to set off on a new adventure. (S)8PM8.00THE ZOO A look behind the scenes at the daily work of staff at Dublin Zoo. A 23-year-old zebra catches the attention of the zookeepers, and is anaesthetised for examination. (S) (R)8.30YOUNG SHELDON Georgie has an uncomfortable first encounter with Mandy’s parents Jim and Audrey, while Sheldon’s search for a comic book leads him to a breakthrough. (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: The Duchess (2008) Fact-based period drama, starring Keira Knightley. (S)1.40Nationwide (R)2.10Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.25Doctors (S) (R)2.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.45news2day (S) (R)8.00Hardball (R)8.25The Bagel and Becky Show (R)8.55Malory Towers (S)9.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)9.30Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)9.40Peppa Pig as Gaeilge9.49Ladybird and Bee9.50Punky (S) (R)10.00Nelly & Nora (S) (R)10.15Funny Little Monsters (S) (R)10.20Sullivan Sails (S)10.25Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)10.30Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (R)10.40Ray of Sunshine (R)10.45Ray of Sunshine (R)10.55Body Brothers (S) (R)11.10Jungle Beat11.15Jungle Beat11.25Jungle Beat11.30Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)11.45Let’s Find Out (S) (R)12.00Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.10Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.20Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)12.35Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)12.50Jamie Johnson (S) (R)1.25Malory Towers (S) (R)1.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.10Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)2.15Holly Hobbie2.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)2.45The Strange Chores (S) (R)3.00Junior Bake Off (S) (R)3.55Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)4.20news2day News headlines. (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 (S) (R)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick visits Tintagel, the birthplace of the tale of King Arthur, and learns about Cornwall’s Methodist religious movement, who would cook a rather unusual bun during feast days. (S)7.35MICHAEL PALIN: TRAVELS OF A LIFETIME Michael Palin looks back on the making of Pole to Pole. (S) (R)8PM8.30JOANNA LUMLEY’S GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD Joanna visits Berlin, including the Festival of Lights, meets an all-female motorcycle club, and witnesses a replica of a western town. Last in the series. (S) (R)9PM9.30FILM: WEDDING CRASHERS (2005) Two party-mad bachelors who gatecrash weddings to pick up women find their lives become complicated when one of them falls in love. Comedy, starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn andChristopher Walken. (S)11PM11.35The Ballycotton Sessions (S) (R)12.05Live at the Apollo (S) (R)1.00Other Voices (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)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00THE GREEK ISLANDS WITH JULIA BRADBURY (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 Charity’s world crumbles. Mack and Sarah are concerned. Chloe is unnerved. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Daniel unwittingly hands Ryan’s lifeline to an unsuspecting Max. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Fiz sets off for her assignment in Norwich, and Amy and Summer realise that Aaron is back with his ex. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY SOUTH AFRICA FINAL Ant and Dec reveal the first I’m A Celebrity Legend. Last in series.10PM10.30GRACE11PM12.30GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (R)1.30GORDON, GINO & FRED GO GREEK (R)2.40CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (S) (R)12.40An Shandon (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 4 Fun for kids5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA WILDEST6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20GAA BEO Kilkenny v Galway (Throw-in 7.30pm). Coverage of the Leinster Final in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship.9PM9.15FILM: THE MAN WHO LOVED CAT DANCING (1973 An outlaw traumatised by the rape and murder of his wife discovers his partners in crime have kidnapped a woman, and refuses to allow her to suffer the same fate. They wander the wilderness together, but are pursued by his fellow bandits and a bounty hunter hired by her abusive husband. Western, starring Burt Reynolds. (S)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35SÉ MO LAOCH A profile of traditional Irish musician, Matt Molloy. The influential flute player shares some of his music and some of the experiences that have shaped his career. (R)12.30BUILLE (R)1.25CU BURN (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.20HECTOR ANSEO (R)3.20GEANTRAÍ (R)3.50SCÉALTA GRÁ NA HÉIREANN (R)4.15SÉ MO LAOCH (R)5.10FRANCE 24