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Today's TV Thursday 27 July
Today's TV Thursday 27 July

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00BIG LITTLE CRIMES (S) (R)10.30ANIMAL PARK SUMMER (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp presents the show from Hele near Exeter. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick meets Dawn French, who has made Cornwall her home. (S) (R)2.15ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES (S) (R)2.45ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Jules Hudson helps a couple living in Australia find a new home in Derbyshire. (S) (R)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Creating a theatrical garden for a couple of amateur dramatic enthusiasts in Gosport. (S) (R)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Margie Cooper and Tim Medhurst embark on the fourth leg of their jaunt. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Stacey worries she has a stalker and when she receives flowers from her private client, she realises he knows where she lives. Alfie gets on the wrong side of his new boss on his first day, but manages to impress her by resolving a fight between Freddie and Patrick. (S)8PM8.00SORT YOUR LIFE OUT WITH STACEY SOLOMON Stacey encourages members of the Patel family to tidy their environment, as mum Bijal, dad Darshan and their two children move all their possessions into a warehouse, where they are encouraged to recycle and sell items. There are emotional moments as the quartet go through their most treasured items. (S) (R)9PM9.00WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Actress Lesley Manville researches her family tree. So far as her mother’s side is concerned, by delving deep into Brighton’s local archives, Lesley uncovers a complex story of wartime separation. Tracing back her father’s line sees Lesley trying to solve what happened to her ancestor Aaron Harding. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40PREVIOUSLY WITH SHANE TODD The comedian casts a millennial’s eye over the rich pickings of the BBC archive. This instalment features a man who can communicate with chickens and Anneka Rice getting a cheeky proposition from the pokeman. Last in the series. (S) (R)11PM11.10FILM: The Accountant (2016) Thriller action, starring Ben Affleck. (S)1.10BBC 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)10.45MOTD LIVE: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Australia v Nigeria (Kick-off 11.00am). Action from both teams’ second match in Group B, held at Brisbane Stadium in Australia. (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)2.00Mastermind (S) (R)2.30Great British Menu (S) (R)3.30BEECHGROVE REPOTTED (S) (R)3.45EARTH’S NATURAL WONDERS (S) (R)4.45GREAT ALASKAN RAILROAD JOURNEYS (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES (S) (R)6.30THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN (S) (R)7PM7.00TODAY AT THE TEST England v Australia. Action from day one of the Fifth Test in the Ashes series, at Kia Oval in London. The Aussies have already played a match here this summer in this format, defeating India by 209 runs in June to win the ICC World Test Championship. (S)8PM8.00THE HIDDEN WORLD OF HOSPITALITY WITH TOM KERRIDGE New series. The chef lifts the lid on the industry, revealing how it operates and meeting the passionate experts driving it forward and he explores the highly skilled and competitive world of fine dining. Tom chats to professionals who, like him, are obsessed with the pursuit of culinary excellence. (S)9PM9.00DAVID HAREWOOD ON BLACKFACE David Harewood investigates the roots of minstrelsy, a strange, intensely problematic, cultural form. It paved the way for The Black and White Minstrel Show, which, at its peak, was watched by more than 20 million people. David looks at the effect the series had on his own career and that of fellow actors. (S)10PM10.00LIMMY’S SHOW Dee Dee ventures into the outside world and takes a day trip to Yoker. Jacqueline has a go at speed dating, while Limmy’s decision to wear a cravat does not go down well at a karaoke bar. Elsewhere, a dance competition becomes worryingly intense, and viewers receive help with their spelling. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT Weather (S)11PM11.15Couples Therapy (S)11.45FILM: His House (2020) Horror thriller, starring Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku. (S)1.10Sign Zone: Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey (S) (R)1.40Sign Zone: Why Sharks Attack (S) (R)2.40Sign Zone: Great Coastal Railway Journeys (S) (R)3.10This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)8.00FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 Portugal v Vietnam (Kick-off 8.30am). Michelle Owen presents all the action from both teams’ second match in Group E, held at Waikato Stadium. (S)10.45THIS MORNING Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (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)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS The chef is joined by Paul Ainsworth to explore Dorset. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Sandeep and Judd, Nicola and Pamela, and Karen and Ben try to work out words that appear in the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Pablo, Frankie, Veronica and Jordan answer general knowledge questions. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Laurel and Jai’s wedding day proves eventful. Claudette confronts Charles. Noah is worried for Amelia. (S)8PM8.30DIRECT ACTION – SHOULD IT BE STOPPED? TONIGHT From interrupting the Grand National to slow-walking through the streets of the capital, direct action protests are becoming a staple of life in Britain. As the law closes in on protestors, Anushka Asthana examines whether we can expect direct action to become a part of daily life. (S)9PM9.00MURDER IN THE FAMILY One week into the Covid lockdown in 2020, Rob murders his legal secretary wife Kelly and their two children before turning the gun on himself. Kelly’s twin sister, who is 160 miles away, senses that something is wrong immediately. Using text messages, family archive, and interviews with friends, family, the police. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN A fresh perspective on the major stories. (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE Weather10.45HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT The Red Arrows fly over the airport during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, but Passenger Experience Manager Suki has to wake a passenger and get him onboard a flight to Toronto. (S) (R)11PM11.40All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)12.50FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Argentina v South Africa (Kick-off 1.00am). (S)3.051989 Liverpool v Arsenal Title Decider – ITV Football Classic (S) (R)3.55Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show (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 Homer is shamed by his failure to score on a test from the National Fatherhood Institute. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Peri and Prince decide to team up to try and catch out Rayne. Meanwhile, Ste urges James to make things right with the McQueens. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG ACADEMY A crack team of Britain’s top specialist trainers addresses the behaviours of two more troublesome hounds. Pint-sized Chihuahua Dexter has been snapping at his owner Sean whenever he tries to get some ‘alone time’ with his girlfriend. Wonder, a blind dog, exhibits extreme anxiety whenever he finds himself in unfamiliar places. (S)9PM9.00THE SUPERVET: NOEL FITZPATRICK A five-year-old Bedlington terrier, who has suffered a broken front leg three times in the last four years, is referred to Noel with another fracture in her leg. Elsewhere, beloved fox red Labrador Jethro has arthritic elbows, which have left him unable to walk properly and are causing him great pain. (S)10PM10.00THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE Conrad and Michelle meet in Florida and discover a connection that will follow them back to their respective towns in Massachusetts. Michelle honours Conrad’s memory, while the police review their text exchanges in the months leading up to his death. (S)11PM11.0524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)12.10Sky Coppers (S) (R)1.00Becoming Elizabeth (S) (R)2.00FILM: White Boy Rick (2018) Crime drama, starring Matthew McConaughey. (S)3.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Chateau DIY (S) (R)5.15Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)5.25Love It or List It Australia (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)7.45Paw Patrol – Shorts (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)8.55Milo (S) (R)9.00Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Craft Party (S)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: HOW TO CON A CON: AN AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERY (2020) Thriller, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Adam Beauchesne and Sharon Crandall. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Blood Bikers try their luck against the Eggheads. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00KEW GARDENS: A YEAR IN BLOOM Spring is in full flow in Kew Gardens, and it’s a time for new beginnings, particularly for the lucky few on the prestigious diploma course. Out in the gardens, a pair of trees suffering are from fatal storm damage, and staff are also on a mission to hunt down the Spanish bluebell. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00PUZZLING WITH LUCY WORSLEY Contestants from Portsmouth, Essex, Manchester, London & Derbyshire take on five rounds of fiendish puzzles as they attempt to qualify for the series Grand Final. Lucy Worsley asks the questions. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00SURGEONS: A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH Dan, 37, faces one of the hardest waits of his life. Diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis - a disease that is causing his bile ducts and liver to fail - his only chance of survival is a liver transplant. A potential donor has been found, and now the race is on to assess the liver’s viability. (S)10PM10.00INSIDE THE FORCE: 24/7 Documentary going behind the scenes at Lincoln’s West Parade police station, beginning by focusing on the custody suite as a procession of challenging suspects is brought in. Among the situations Sergeant Dan has to deal with are a Friday-night reveller who headbutts one of the arresting officers. (S) (R)11PM11.05Police: Night Shift 999 (S) (R)12.05Shoplifters: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00Teleshopping (S)3.00Henry VIII: Endgame (S) (R)3.50Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (S) (R)4.35Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.00House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.35Thomas & Friends (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.10TELESHOPPING (R)7.45HOLBY CITY (S) (R)8.55SUMMER BEST OF TODAY (S) (R)9.55THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW10.45DR PHIL (S); Weather11.40THE REPAIR SHOP (S)12.10DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.30DONAL’S FAMILY KITCHEN (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.35RTÉ NEWS; Weather3.45DEATH IN PARADISE (S) (R)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)7PM7.00HOME OF THE YEAR Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Sara Cosgrove examine properties in Dublin, Co Meath and Co Armagh. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Stacey worries she has a stalker. Meanwhile, Alfie gets on the wrong side of his new boss on his first day and Anna takes drastic steps to help Sharon and Linda repair their friendship. (S)8PM8.00ALL FIRED UP Chef Nico Reynolds shares recipes for barbecue dishes, beginning with crushed pork and pineapple burger with shredded slaw, and grilled steak tacos with a hot sauce. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Sean worries that Cass is feeling old and recruits Alex, while Maxine believes Mairead’s theory that McCabe is setting her up. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME Miriam O’Callaghan and Fran McNulty present an undercover investigation to expose the growing issue of sex-for-rent in Ireland’s housing crisis. (S)10PM10.10ONCE UPON A TIME IN NORTHERN IRELAND A look at the growth of paramilitary organisations in the early 1970s, with killings, explosions, intimidation and street disorder becoming widespread - with devastating and often lasting effects. Coercive control and executions were part of how these groups operated in their different communities. (S)11PM11.15Page Turners (S) (R)12.20Gentleman Jack (S) (R)1.30Harry Wild (S) (R)2.30Prime Time (S) (R)3.00Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.15Doctors (S) (R)3.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews Keep It Up (S) (R)8.20LIVE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Portugal v Vietnam (Kick-off 8.30am). All the action from both teams’ second match in Group E, held at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. (S)10.30LIVE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Australia v Nigeria (Kick-off 11.00am). Peter Collins presents action from both teams’, held at Brisbane Stadium in Australia. (S)1.30Squad Goals (S) (R)2.00Lost & Found Music Studios (S) (R)2.30Blasts from the Past (S) (R)3.00Nova Jones (S) (R)3.30RESCUED CHIMPANZEES OF THE CONGO WITH JANE GOODALL (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward, following the private and professional lives of the staff who work there. (S)6.30HOME AND AWAY Marilyn’s stand against Stunning Organics takes a turn when her interview is published in a national newspaper. (S) (R)7PM7.00SUPER RICH SLEEPOVERS New series. Sally Lindsay is a house guest at upmarket homes in Britain and beyond, beginning by staying at Ian and Irene’s £12million mansion in Cheshire, North West England. For 36 hours, Sally lives life in the fast lane as she joins Ian to shop for a new Ferrari and tries her luck in the home casino. (S)8PM8.00FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP HIGHLIGHTS Action from the latest fixtures, featuring USA v Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium, Portugal v Vietnam at Waikato Stadium and Australia v Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. (S)8.30HORSE COUNTRY Liam Lynskey’s Connemara pony competes at Rincoolagh, Co Longford. (S) (R)9PM9.00FILM: MAID IN MANHATTAN (2002) A chambermaid at an exclusive hotel daringly tries on a designer dress belonging to a guest - and is spotted by a wealthy politician, who mistakes her for a socialite and invites her on a date. However, the differences in their social backgrounds become apparent and threaten their budding romance. Comedy, starring Jennifer Lopez. (S)10PM10.55YELLOWSTONE As John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a new formidable opponent from Market Equities arrives in Montana on a private jet. The cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem. (S) (R)11PM12.05Dollface (S) (R)12.40Dollface (S) (R)1.10Gavin & Stacey (S) (R)1.45EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.15The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00Blankety Blank (R)10.45This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S)2.00The Chase (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 Laurel and Jai’s wedding day proves eventful. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Claudette confronts Charles. Meanwhile, Noah is worried for Amelia. (S)8.30BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD The actor and his son head to the Great Smoky Mountains. (R)9PM9.00THE WALK-IN Robbie Mullen must face his former friends from National Action in court. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00THE BAY (S) (R)12.00THE VIRTUES (S) (R)1.30DIANA’S DECADES (S) (R)2.30CLOSE5.25THE 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)12.10Abair Amhrán (R)12.25Bailte (R)12.55Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)1.50Tour de France na mBan Beo (R)2.20TOUR DE FRANCE NA MBAN BEO Coverage of stage five, which follows a route of 126km from Onet-le-Chateau to Albi. Commentary by Páidí Ó Lionáird and Pádraic Ó Cuinn.4.55Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30ÉININÍ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS The girls are stood up on Valentine’s Day. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15AN GOBÁN SAOR (R)7.30MNÁ NA TALÚN Four female farmers faces the challenges posed by the summer. (R)8PM8.00AN CÓSTA THIAR (R)8.30TURAS BÓTHAIR (R)9PM9.00TOUR DE FRANCE NA MBAN BEO9.30COIS MÓIRE The story of the River Blackwater in Munster. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL (R)11PM11.35SNUGCHEOL (R)12.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.10NO TEARS (S) (R)1.10SHARK TANK (S) (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15TURAS BÓTHAIR (R)2.45COIS MÓIRE (R)3.40MNÁ NA TALÚN (R)4.05AN CÓSTA THIAR (R)4.35AN SHANDON (R)5.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24