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Today's TV Wednesday 17 May

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Today's TV Wednesday 17 May
Today's TV Wednesday 17 May

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN (S)10.00FRONTLINE FIGHTBACK (S)10.45DEFENDERS UK (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The reds and blues go bargain hunting in Lincolnshire, with the help of experts Nick Hall and Gary Pe. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Scarlett and Ollie struggle with their masterplan. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING The team head to Beaconsfield where Jacqui transforms a tired toolbox. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Ginny Buckley is joined by her mother in helping a family find a Yorkshire home. (S) (R)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM Items include a giant fibreglass gorilla. (S) (R)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP Items include a magician’s top hat and a butcher’s shop automaton. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Sally Lindsay. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live chat and topical reports, presented by Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Lola learns her palliative chemotherapy treatment did not work. Meanwhile, Stacey and Martin share a heart-to-heart as they learn that Lily is bullying a girl at school and Sonia steps in to help Kim with her anxiety. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and his team of experts meet Liz from Dorset who brings in a crumbling cast-iron gate built by her brother as a gift for her and her late husband. Steve Fletcher and Suzie Fletcher are brought a century-old watch by Nancy who’s father was awarded the watch for his bravery on his return from the First World War. (S) (R)9PM9.00MATT WILLIS: FIGHTING ADDICTION Bassist and co-founder of Busted Matt Willis opens up about his experiences battling drug and alcohol addiction and his daily struggle to stay clean and sober. He speaks on the constant fear of relapse and the pressure it puts on himself and his family. Matt looks back on his past, trying to get to the root of his addictions. (S)10PM10.10BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40NOLAN LIVE Stephen Nolan probes the issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland, focusing on the stories of the week and the people making the headlines in lively debates, with viewers sending in their questions via text, email and tweet. (S)11PM11.40I Kissed a Boy (S) (R)12.30I Kissed a Boy (S) (R)1.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.15Money for Nothing (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: 24/7 Pet Hospital (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Take a Hike (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)11.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads Hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)2.15Eat Well for Less? (S) (R)3.15SECRET BRITAIN (S) (R)4.15INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS WITH ALAN CARR (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! From Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Nabil Abdulrashid, Luke Kempner, Sarah Millican and Philippa Perry test their general knowledge in a variety of trivia-based games across the week, with a winner declared on Friday. (S) (R)6.30CLIVE MYRIE’S ITALIAN ROAD TRIP Clive’s Italian adventure continues with visits to Verona, Treviso. (S)7PM7.00DIGGING FOR BRITAIN Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs around the country, finding out about a gatehouse riddled with Civil War bullets, a unique Iron Age shield made from bark, and Roman burials with pots where the heads should be. (S) (R)8PM8.00DESIGNING THE HEBRIDES Banjo Beale is asked to design a rustic gin-tasting bar using salvaged materials. Last in the series. (S)8.30WALES’ HOME OF THE YEAR The judges have criss-crossed the country in their search and now the five regional winners go head to head for the title of Wales’ Home of the Year 2022. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.0011 MINUTES: AMERICA’S DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTING New series. Documentary about the attack on the 2017 Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas. (S)9.5011 MINUTES: AMERICA’S DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTING A look at how a deluge of 911 calls caused concern that multiple shooters were on the Las Vegas strip. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Spotlight (S) (R)11.45Unspun World with John Simpson12.15Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S) (R)12.45Sign Zone: Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars (S) (R)1.45Sign Zone: Saving Lives in Leeds (S) (R)2.45Sign Zone: MasterChef (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 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 team are in Sheffield, where David Ford comes across a fancy Russian belt, and Mark Stevens discovers an ancient book of remedies. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A family of five from Burnley take part. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents with contestants Gary, Jenny, Chester and Roopam. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Nicky is stressed after several erroneous attempts to enter Kim’s password almost lock her laptop and he tells Caleb they need to find another way. Cain is left in shock when Moira admits defeat in her battle to keep the farm afloat. Meanwhile, Jimmy is crushed after an inadvertent mention of Carl causes Tom to flee the scrapyard. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Abi and Tyrone tell Aaron they have read Amy’s online post and he can find himself another job, while Eric announces he is suing Amy for libel. Dee-Dee warns the McDonalds that the case could cost them a fortune - but Tracy is adamant they should fight it all the way. Faye plans a surprise party to celebrate Craig’s CID secondment. (S)9PM9.00WITHOUT SIN Stella uncovers a darker side to Maisy, which leads to some home truths about her marriage and her parenting. Yet as the walls close in on Charles in prison, Maisy’s secrets also bring Stella closer to Cleo and to the truth. Psychological thriller, starring Vicky McClure and Johnny Harris. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show hosted by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. Including updates from social media taking in perspectives from viewers, experts and key players throughout the programme. (S)11PM11.40Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport (S) (R)12.00English Football League Highlights (S)12.50Shop: Ideal World3.00Food Prices: How High Will They Go? Tonight (S) (R)3.25Emmerdale – 50 Unforgettable Years (S) (R)4.15Unwind with ITV (S)5.35Save Money: Lose Weight (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 (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN Helen and Andrew are looking for a holiday home in Los Gigantes, Tenerife. (S)5.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE The owners of a hamlet in the Limousin install a £10,000 septic tank. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS With the guest voice of Kiefer Sutherland. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Peri struggles to come to terms with the news about Juliet. Meanwhile, Dave tries to give Sam some words of advice. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION In Surrey, Kirstie and Phil are searching for homes to bring their house-hunters closer to family. Kirstie meets Lauren, who has decided to move out of her London flat to her own place in Guildford. She is looking for space to work from home but the high prices in the area leave Kirstie struggling to find a property within budget. (S)9PM9.00KIDS Documentary following teenagers in the care of Coventry Children’s Services. Seventeen-year-old Bayley prepares to leave the care home and Byron shocks everyone by leaving the security of life with his long-term foster carers. (S)10PM10.00NAKED ATTRACTION Anna Richardson meets 31-year-old bar supervisor and mum of two Sam from Melton Mowbray who is seeking her own superhero complete with thunder thighs and the smouldering looks of Aquaman. Plus, 34-year-old Tony who has recently left the Royal Marines enlists Anna’s help. (S)11PM11.05First Dates (S) (R)12.0524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)1.05Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.55Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.50Grand Designs: The Streets (S) (R)3.45Unreported World (S) (R)4.10The Great British Dig: History in Your Back Garden (S) (R)5.05Jamie’s Comfort Food (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)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)8.25Paw 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)11.15STORM HUNTLEY (S)12.15ALEXIS CONRAN (S)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: KILLER IN THE ATTIC (2021) Drama, starring Vivica A Fox and Andres Londono. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN Cameras focus on Jan, who moved to Andalucia 17 years ago with her late husband Ken. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS Moore’s Muppets take on the experts. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Border Raiders take on the regular quiz experts. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00MICHAEL PORTILLO’S PYRENEES ADVENTURE Michael’s Pyrenean quest continues with the physical challenge of the French High Pyrenees, which he enters at the Cirque du Gavarnie, a 1,700-metre-high wall of limestone. He struggles on across the snowy Plateau de Saugué to meet Marion Clignet. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: WORLD OF WONDER The Urban Nature Project team start the ambitious transformation of the Natural History Museum garden. Elsewhere, preparations are underway as finalists from a wildlife photography competition are invited to a glittering awards ceremony. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00999: CRITICAL CONDITION A man is rushed in with some of the worst facial injuries the team have ever seen, a woman has been badly injured in a road accident, and another has fallen in a care home. (S)10PM10.00CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS Doctors in the accident and emergency department treat a patient in cardiac arrest. Junior doctor George Kay leads the resus team. Meanwhile, cyclist Garry is rushed into hospital after a head-on collision with a metal gate, and elderly patient Larry comes to hospital with his wife Molly after he had a fall at home. (S) (R)11PM11.05A&E After Dark (S) (R)12.05999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00Teleshopping (S)3.00Good Girls’ Guide to Kinky Sex (S) (R)3.45GPs: Behind Closed Doors (S) (R)4.35Wildlife SOS (S) (R)4.55House Doctor (S) (R)5.20Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.30Pip and Posy (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.10TELESHOPPING7.45TELESHOPPING8.20TODAY (S) (R)10.20THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S)11.10DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S)2.30AT YOUR SERVICE Francis and John Brennan transform a holiday village in Co Mayo. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Kim organises a leaving party for Lola. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00HOSPITAL LIVE Philip Boucher-Hayes and Anna Daly meet patients and workers at Dublin’s Mater Hospital, as well as the innovators at the cuttingedge of Irish medical science, with stories from around the country. (S); Lotto8PM8.00EASTENDERS Lola learns her palliative chemotherapy treatment did not work. Stacey and Martin share a heart-toheart as they learn that Lily is bullying a girl at school. (S)8.30MARK MORIARTY: OFF DUTY CHEF Mark brings the flavours of the restaurant to the home kitchen, showing how to make a comforting chicken and mushroom pie. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35GAELIC IN THE JOY New series. Documentary following Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon and comedian Rory O’Connor as they run a unique educational and sports programme in Mountjoy Prison. Together they use their shared passion for Gaelic football. (S)10PM10.35THE RESPONDER After talking to his therapist, Chris makes the decision to do the right thing and plans to hand the drugs in, until Carl makes him an offer he can’t refuse. Rachel strikes a deal with Mullen, but is conflicted when Chris opens up to her, and they both discover they have some common ground. (S); Weather11PM11.40Call the Midwife (S) (R)12.40Operation Transformation (S) (R)1.40The Island (S) (R)2.40The Tommy Tiernan Show (R)3.40The Style Counsellors (R)4.05Madraí (R)4.30Cheap Irish Homes (S) (R)5.00How Long Will You Live? (S) (R)5.25Brainstorm (R)2.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.55news2day (S) (R)8.05Horrible Histories: Wicked William the Conqueror Special (S) (R)8.35Royals Next Door (S) (R)8.45Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.05Nova Jones (S) (R)9.30The Wee Littles (S) (R)9.35The Wee Littles (S) (R)9.40Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)9.50Peppa Pig as Gaeilge9.55Punky (S) (R)10.05Nelly & Nora (S) (R)10.20Funny Little Monsters (S)10.25Sullivan Sails (S)10.30Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)10.35Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (R)10.45Atom Town (S) (R)10.50Body Brothers (S) (R)11.05Bluey (S) (R)11.10Jungle Beat11.30Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)11.45Let’s Find Out (S) (R)12.00Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.25Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)12.35Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)12.50Jamie Johnson (S) (R)1.20Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)1.25Nova Jones (S) (R)1.55Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.15Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)2.20Holly Hobbie2.42Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)2.50The Strange Chores (S) (R)3.05Junior Bake Off (S) (R)3.55Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)4.20news2day (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)7PM7.00BOG AMACH Clann Mhic Dhomhnaill search for the good life on the Donegal coast for their four sons, but need help to find the perfect place. In Irish. (S) (R)7.30SCANNAL The story of how the Thalidomide scandal unfolded in Ireland after the morning-sickness drug was found to be causing a range of severe deformities in babies. (S) (R)8PM8.00NORTH ATLANTIC Ken O’Sullivanexplores the marine life of the northern part of the ocean, beginning with thedark waters off the coast of the north of Ireland in winter. He also travels to Norwegian waters in search of massive herring shoals that once abounded near Ireland, and encountering killer, humpback and mInke whales. (S) (R)9PM9.00GHOSTS Alison and Mike’s neighbour spots a business opportunity which sparks all out war between them. The Captain makes a discovery and the ghosts find a surprising new friend. (S)9.35MARIE ANTOINETTE Louis supports the rebel colonies in America against France’s old enemy, England, and Antoinette moves to the Petite Trianon. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.35SIGNIFICANT OTHERS Ciaran grows tenacious in his demands for answers, Hanna arrives at a calm acceptance of her mother’s fate and a bombshell explodes for Den upon discovering his family’s betrayal. (S)11PM11.35The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (S)12.35The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)1.35Friday Night Dinner (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 Quiz show. (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00DR RANJ: ON CALL (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 Nicky is stressed after several attempts to enter Kim’s password almost lock her laptop. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Abi and Tyrone sack Aaron as a result of Amy’s online post. Meanwhile, Eric announces he is suing Amy for libel. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Faye plans a surprise party to celebrate Craig’s CID secondment. (S)9PM9.00INSIDE THE HOSPICE Cameras view behind the scenes at Our Lady’s Hospice. Last in the series.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (R)12.00VICTORIA (S) (R)1.00THE RESTAURANT (R)2.00CLOSE5.25THE 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 Railway Vietnam (S) (R)12.40An Shandon (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman Dr Mike tries to reunite the two. (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin tries to get Winnie back. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20GAA BEO Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of the oneill’s. com Leinster U20 Hurling Championship Final (Throw-in TBA).9PM9.15CUIMHNÍ ÓRGA SPÓIRT Kilkenny v Tipperary from Nowlan Park. (R)9.30INIÚCHADH TG4 Kevin Magee investigates the human impact behind Ireland’s housing crisis, travelling around the country to find out the impact the housing shortage is having on communities.10PM10.30NARCOS: MEXICO Walt prepares to take down the biggest shipment of coke in Mexican history.11PM11.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH (S)11.30THE SINNER (S) (R)12.25TURAS BÓTHAIR (R)12.55DÁIL ÉIREANN (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)3.20GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (R)3.45AN TATHAIR Ó FIANNACHTA (R)4.05TURAS I MBAOL-IRAN AN BEALACH IN AIRDE (R)5.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24