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Today's TV Wednesday 19 July

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Today's TV Wednesday 19 July
Today's TV Wednesday 19 July

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S)10.30ANIMAL PARK SUMMER (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick meets chef Tom Adams, who runs Combeshead Farm. (S) (R)2.15ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES Lioness Jill Scott and Robson try a combination of paddle boarding and yoga. (S) (R)2.45ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Ginny Buckley helps a couple who hope to move to Devon. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Chris Hull are in Coventry to design a versatile family garden with a sporting twist. (S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Antiques experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Charles Hanson travel from East to West Yorkshire. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Konnie Huq. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present another mix of nationwide reports and live studiobased chat. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Jo threatens Rocky and Kathy and Keanu is furious when Sharon takes pity on Lisa. Meanwhile, Stacey and Martin join the Brannings for another family conference and Eve tries to play matchmaker. (S)8PM8.00BARRA’S RETURN OF THE WILD New series. How endangered animals across UK and Europe could be making a return. (S)8.30EXTRAORDINARY PORTRAITS WITH BILL BAILEY New series. Artwork of NHS workers is created by some of the UK’s best artist. The first episode pairs a trauma surgeon with sculptor Nick Elphick. Bill Bailey hosts. (S)9PM9.00THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE The remaining sewers work with utilitarian clothing to make unique garments for a chance to make it to the final. They begin by making a trench coat out of an old military uniform and go on to make a garment of their own choice from cleaning products, including cloths, rubber gloves and mop heads. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40ULSTER BY THE SEA Documentary delving into the world of caravanners and caravanning across Northern Ireland and beyond, filmed across the summer of 2022. (S) (R)11PM11.10Women’s World Cup Preview (S)11.40Who Do You Think You Are? (S) (R)12.40BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Great British Railway Journeys (S) (R)7.00Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Clive Myrie’s Italian Road Trip (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)11.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Mastermind (S) (R)2.15Great British Menu (S) (R)2.45Home Is Where the Art Is (S) (R)3.15CHEETAH FAMILY & ME (S) (R)4.15MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Angela Barnes, Kemah Bob, Ade Edmondson and Beattie Edmondson test their general knowledge skills, while Richard Osman asks the questions. (S) (R)6.30GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS Michael Portillo sees the work being done for the new HS2 railway in Warwickshire. (S)7PM7.00TODAY AT THE TEST England v Australia. Action from day one of the Fourth Test in the five-match series, held at Emirates Old Trafford. The sides last met here in this format in 2019, when two fine innings of 211 and 82 from Steve Smith helped the Australians to a dominant 185-run victory. (S)8PM8.00GRAND TOURS OF SCOTLAND’S RIVERS Paul Murton explores the Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, from where it rises above the Devil’s Beef Tub all the way to the Solway Firth. He then turns his attention to the Esk, which rises in the Portland Hills just south of Edinburgh. (S) (R)9PM9.00DEATH ON THE TYNE Following on from Murder on the Blackpool Express, focusing this time on an eventful and bloody overnight ferry trip from Newcastle to Amsterdam. During the turbulent journey, the passengers and crew begin to get bumped off one by one in grisly circumstances, and everyone seems to have a motive for murder. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT Weather (S)11PM11.15Earth (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: Your Home Made Perfect (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Garden Rescue (S) (R)3.00This 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 Weather2.00JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS James is joined by chef Galton Blackiston for a tour of Cornwall. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Another battle of words, presented by Adil Ray. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Dominic, Pepe, Luke and Clare answer general knowledge questions and 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 Mary is torn, Caleb makes Tracy an offer, and Wendy is alarmed when Bob nearly catches her out. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Elaine shares an alarming discovery about Stephen with a furious Tim, Isabella accuses Brian of conspiring to get rid of her, and Aadi’s new job fails to live up to expectations. (S)9PM9.00JOANNA LUMLEY’S SPICE TRAIL ADVENTURE The actress continues her journey on the African island of Madagascar, where she discovers the secrets of the world’s second most expensive spice, vanilla. She also searches for gold with a poor goldmining community, and finds out how cacao is used to make some of the world’s best chocolate. (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)11PM11.40A Year on Planet Earth (S) (R)12.30Tour de France Highlights (S) (R)1.20Catchphrase (S) (R)1.50Winning Combination (S) (R)2.45Great Racehorses (S) (R)3.00How to Age Well: Your Lifestyle – Tonight (S) (R)3.25Next Level Chef (S) (R)4.20Unwind with ITV (S)5.35Love Your Garden (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Countdown (S) (R)6.55Cheers (S) (R)7.20Cheers (S) (R)7.45Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.10Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.10Frasier (S) (R)10.40Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)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 (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY (S) (R)5.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa tries to become a dancer. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS As she continues to struggle with her mental health, Cindy’s friends and family rally round to support her. Later, John Paul is determined to make a change. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GEORGE CLARKE’S OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME George heads to Kent to help Pete and Amelie make their huge 16 room Victorian house fit for modern life, with plans to make a playroom and a library. Amelie makes a trip to Shropshire to make her own encaustic tiles in one of the last remaining factories in the country to use traditional methods. (S)9PM9.00BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES Sales broker Diana tries to convince property developer Kam that she’s the right person to sell his £30million mega-home in Mayfair which boasts a swimming pool, a gym, a steam room and a glass lift. (S)10PM10.00GOGGLEBOX Appraisals of The Masked Dancer, Married at First Sight UK, Nadiya’s Everyday Baking, Bad Sisters, This Is MY House, Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, and ITV News. (S) (R)11PM11.00Celebrity Gogglebox (S) (R)12.00Untold: Men for Sale – Life of a Male Escort (S)12.35Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)1.25FILM: Nerve (2016) Thriller, starring Emma Roberts. (S)3.00Mad Women (S) (R)3.55Location, Location, Location (S) (R)4.50Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)5.40Escape to the Chateau (S) (R)5.50Beat the Chef (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 Posy gets a bit greedy. (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)8.50Milo (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Paw Patrol – Shorts (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15STORM HUNTLEY (S)12.40ALEXIS CONRAN (S)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: AN AFFAIR TO DIE FOR (2023) Premiere. Thriller, starring Ryan Francis. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS Hop Pole United from Aylesbury take on the regulars. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Charity workers the Quiz Steppers take on the quiz experts. Jeremy Vine hosts. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00BUDAPEST WITH GREGG WALLACE The presenter visits Budapest, and enjoys three days exploring one of the most popular city break destinations. Gregg sees a show of horsemanship brought to Hungary by its earliest settlers, the Mongols, and jumps in a Cold War era jeep for a tour of the city’s more modern history. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00JERSEY AND GUERNSEY On Jersey, sailing duo Deb and Chris take part in the historic Gorey Regatta, but as the race gets underway, they soon find themselves on course for a collision. Elsewhere on Guernsey, Angela and a team of conservationists are on a mission to rid the island of an invasive weed called Sourfig. Last in the series. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00999: CRITICAL CONDITION Matthew is rushed into hospital after a collision between his motorbike and a tractor. His chest has taken the full force of the impact but there could be other, hidden injuries. Trauma Team Leader Mark Poulson desperately needs to assess all the damage before Matthew’s condition deteriorates further. (S)10PM10.00CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS A toddler is rushed in with suspected sepsis, a life-threatening condition that attacks the organs, and a large team of specialists administer high-strength antibiotics. Elsewhere, advanced nurse practitioner Cheryl is looking after 57-year-old Michael, who has come in with severe abdominal pain. (S) (R)11PM11.05Skin A&E (S) (R)12.05Coastguard: Search & Rescue SOS (S) (R)1.00Teleshopping (S)3.00Red Arrows: The Big Finish (S) (R)3.50OMG: My Midlife Plastic Crisis (S) (R)4.40Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.25TELESHOPPING (S) (R)8.00CLASSIC HOLBY CITY (S) (R)9.10SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S) (R)10.10THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW11.00DR PHIL (S); Weather11.55THE REPAIR SHOP (S)12.25DOCTORS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.35RTÉ NEWS; Weather3.45FATHER BROWN Mystery drama, starring Mark Williams. (S)4.40SUMMER BEST OF TODAY Highlights of the show. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30EASTENDERS Jo threatens Rocky and Kathy and Keanu is furious when Sharon takes pity on Lisa. Stacey and Martin join the Brannings for another family conference and Eve tries to play matchmaker. Denzel gets into trouble with Amy for liking other girls posts on social media. (S); Lotto8PM8.00PAUL FLYNN’S FOOD TRUCK FAVOURITES Exploring Ireland’s thriving street food scene and creates his own dishes that embrace the challenge of delivering fantastic fare to outdoor diners. (S) (R)8.30THE STYLE COUNSELLORS Fashion blogger Suzanne Jackson helps nurse Katie Murray from Kells, Co Meath. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE ROAD DOWN UNDER As the Irish women’s national team prepare for the World Cup, this documentary looks at the extraordinary collective and individual journey that led them there. (S)10PM10.35THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL Architect Hugh Wallace meets Lindsay and Kevin Deely, who have bought a patch of land in Craughwell, Co Galway, and are restoring a bungalow and converting a barn. (S) (R); Weather11PM11.40This Is Going to Hurt (S) (R)12.35Sisters (S) (R)1.05Ireland’s Wild Islands (S) (R)2.05The Summer Show (S) (R)3.00Le Chéile (S) (R)3.25Cheap European Homes (S) (R)3.45At Your Service (S) (R)4.40Droichid Na hÉireann (S) (R)5.05Home Rescue: The Big Fix (S)5.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Silly Sundays (S) (R)8.10Silly Sundays (S) (R)8.15Peppa Muc (R)8.20Lily’s Driftwood Bay (R)8.25Lily’s Driftwood Bay (R)8.35Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (R)8.45Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.00Blasts from the Past (S) (R)9.25Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)9.40Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)10.10Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)10.20The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S)10.30The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S)10.45The Strange Chores (S) (R)11.00Malory Towers (S)11.30Malory Towers (S)12.00The Deep (S)12.254 O’Clock Club (S) (R)12.55The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)1.30The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)1.40The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)1.55Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)2.10Blasts from the Past (S) (R)2.40Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)3.10Wild Atlantic Kids (S) (R)3.25Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)3.30The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Cash and Justin have reached a dead end in the search for Margot and Andrew. (S) (R)7PM7.00WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUS Documentary series taking a look at the luxuries enjoyed by the super rich. In this episode, cameras take a peek inside the world’s most luxurious yachts and superyachts. (S) (R)8PM8.00FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP PREVIEW SHOW Hosted by Evanne Ní Chuilinn and Peter Collins. (S)9PM9.00HOME RESCUE: THE BIG FIX Róisín Murphy and Peter Finn are in Tallaght to transform the home of Brigid and Chris, undertaking one of their most ambitious projects to date. They plan to turn the home’s entire ground floor into one united open plan living space, but its a monumental task to sort through the property which is full of clutter. Last in the series. (S) (R)10PM10.00FIVE BEDROOMS A half-baked plan to become Manju’s carer post-surgery proves to be Liz’s undoing, when it leads to Stuart finding out about past indiscretions. (S)10.55CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS As Frances and Nick grow closer things become tense between Bobbi and Frances, as Bobbi senses a change in her friend. (S) (R)11PM11.30Conversations with Friends (S) (R)12.05Mood (S) (R)1.00Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)1.30The Office (S) (R)2.10EuroNews6AM 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)2.00The Chase Quiz show. (S)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (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 Wendy is alarmed when Bob nearly catches her out. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Elaine shares an alarming discovery about Stephen with a furious Tim. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Aadi’s new job fails to live up to expectations. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND Deirdre O’Kane provides the voiceover as a selection of telly addicts comment on a week’s programmes from the comfort of their living rooms. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00THE WALK-IN (S) (R)12.00AQUARIUS (R)1.00THE RESTAURANT (R)2.00CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Tour de France: Súil Siar Action from stage 16. (R)11.10TOUR DE FRANCE BEO Coverage of stage 17, which consists of a 166km route from Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc to Courchevel. With commentary from Páidí Ó Lionáird and Pádraic Ó Cuinn.5.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30MNÁ NA TALÚN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy discovers her ex-husband plans to remarry. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS College entrance exams loom. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15CISPHEIL BEO International basketball from the Czech Republic as the Irish men’s team play in a qualifier for EuroBasket 2025.9PM9.30INIÚCHADH TG4 What Irish neutrality really means at present and in the future. Last in the series.10PM10.30TOUR DE FRANCE: SÚIL SIAR Coverage from stage 16, which consisted of a 22.4km individual time-trial from Passy to Combloux11PM11.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.05THE SINNER Ambrose exposes the secret that threw Percy’s life offcourse. (S) (R)12.10LE CEANGAL (R)1.00SHARK TANK (S) (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15INIÚCHADH TG4 (R)3.15CEOL NA TALÚN (R)3.40CORK FOLK FESTIVAL (R)4.35COMHRÁ (R)5.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24