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Today's TV Friday 18 August
Today's TV Friday 18 August

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15COUNTRYFILE (S)10.00DOM DOES AMERICA (S) (R)10.30DEFENDERS UK (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp presents. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45ANIMAL PARK An update on giant rodent, Bart the capybara. (S)2.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL The chef creates his version of a Greek Horta pie with foraged greens. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE PERFECT TOWN Sonali Shah makes a beeline for the desirable town of Sevenoaks. (S) (R)3.45MAKE IT AT MARKET Dom Chinea and his team help woodturner Shannon see how marketable her work is. Last in the series. (S) (R)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team breathe new life into two bespoke cherished rings. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00RIP OFF BRITAIN Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville find out why some ‘no win no fee’ legal cases might have an expensive sting in the tail. (S)7.30ONE MAN AND HIS ISLAND – OUR LIVES The ex-aircraft engineer, now the warden of a remote island between England and Wales. (S) (R)8PM8.00QUESTION OF SPORT With Paralympic legend Hannah Cockroft, former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison, Great Britain sprinter Desiree Henry and sports broadcaster Nat Coombs. (S)8.30WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Material from the panel show, not originally shown in the series 16 episodes. (S) (R)9PM9.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The quarter-final sees the celebrities cook a two-course meal that will not only be judged by John and Gregg, but also previous finalists Andi Peters, Rylan and Vicky Pattison. (S)9.30THE POWER OF PARKER Kath and Diane hatch a plan to get revenge on Martin. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40TWO DOORS DOWN Beth and Eric think Ian is taking them out for a 30th wedding anniversary dinner, but he and Gordon are actually throwing them a surprise party at their house. Comedy, starring Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Doon Mackichan, Jonathan Watson and Elaine C Smith. (S)11PM11.10FILM: Heat (1995) Crime thriller, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. (S)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)7.15Animal Park (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Mastermind (S) (R)2.15Make Me a Dealer (S) (R)3.00BEST BAKES EVER (S) (R)3.45PORTILLO’S STATE SECRETS (S) (R)4.15TIGERS ABOUT THE HOUSE: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT Catching up with Giles Clark and the Sumatran tiger cubs he was hand-rearing. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! From Powderham Castle near Exeter. (S) (R)6.00THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Farming couple Sarah and Richard proudly own a flock of rare Lincoln Longwool sheep. (S) (R)6.30THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Dairy goat farmers Richard and Sophie sell their goats milk ice-cream at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. (S) (R)7PM7.00VILLAGES BY THE SEA Ben Robinson explores Parkgate on the estuary of the River Dee, Cheshire. The village is landlocked due to the estuary’s shifting silt, but 250 years ago it was a bustling harbour. (S) (R)7.30BEECHGROVE GARDEN Carole Baxter and Calum Clunie reap the results of the planting from earlier in the year. (S) (R)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD Monty Don plants for pollinators in the wildlife garden, takes succulent leaf cuttings and continues the summer vegetable harvest. Carol Klein visits Italianinfluenced gardens in Gloucestershire and Rekha Mistry reveals the latest triumphs and disasters in her new garden in the Peak District. (S)9PM9.00THE REAL PEAKY BLINDERS Part one of two. The programme begins by examining the origins of the phenomenon in Birmingham, from the first mention of the term Peaky Blinders in the popular press in 1890 and the street gangs that stretched back into the Victorian era as far back as the 1860s, when they were known as slogging gangs. (S) (R)10PM10.00MORTIMER & WHITEHOUSE: GONE FISHING Paul and Bob venture to the west of Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib, regarded as one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. They head out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping, with local guide Richie Johnston. Last in the series. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (S) (R)12.05The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge (S) (R)1.05Sign Zone: Beyond Human: Artificial Intelligence and Us- Panorama (S) (R)1.35Sign Zone: Couples Therapy (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: Your Home Made Perfect (S) (R)3.05This 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 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)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS James is joined by Nick Nairn for a trip aboard luxury train the Royal Scotsman. (S) (R)3.00LINGO With contestants from the West Midlands, Rickmansworth, London and Bradford. Hosted by Adil Ray. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, presented by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Mike, Clare, Aamna and Antony take part. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)7.30EMMERDALE Mack is surprised to hear Chloe planned a christening for Reuben but he quickly offers his support. Meanwhile, Paddy tries to avoid Marlon. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Stephen invites Jenny to try the bistro’s new wine menu. Will it be the last drink she ever has? A tormented Tyrone does not know which way to turn. Ryan suffers the effects of his steroid intake. Debbie alerts Ronnie to a lucrative work opportunity. (S)9PM9.00THE REUNION A murder investigation is opened when Fanny’s patient dies. After Francis goes missing, Max’s family and career are endangered. Later, Thomas and Max learn they may have been wrong in their suspicions about Alexis Clément, and Pianelli and Manon learn that Fanny’s patient had been confessing to burying a body in the gym wall. Ioan Gruffudd stars. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45FILM: BRIDESMAIDS (2011) A disorganised woman takes charge of her best friend’s bridal party, but the wife of the groom’s boss causes problems. Comedy, with Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne and Melissa McCarthy. (S)11PM12.55All Elite Wrestling: Collision (S) (R)2.30Loose Women (S) (R)3.20Cooking with the Stars (S) (R)4.10Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Katie Piper’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)8.40Frasier (S) (R)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)10.35The Simpsons (S) (R)11.05The Simpsons (S) (R)11.35Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.10Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.40Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.10Countdown Tom Read Wilson is in Dictionary Corner. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30COME DINE WITH ME (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Sally fears John Paul might not be ready to go to another night at The Loft. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00MILLIONAIRE HOARDERS Car fanatic John decides to part with some of his beloved collection to help fund his retirement. Expert and fellow petrolhead Clive spots two classic cars in John’s collection that could raise a huge sum, but will his gamble on an auction sale pay off? In the West Country, Rachel and Ronnie help Caroline. Last in the series. (S)9PM9.008 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont and Alex Horne. (S)10PM10.00BIG FAT QUIZ OF EVERYTHING Jimmy Carr hosts the panel show, joined by celebrity guests including Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade, Rosie Jones, Roisin Conaty, Mawaan Rizwan and Joanne McNally. Charles Dance heads up a cast of celebrity question-setters, posing puzzling queries on the world’s hottest chilli, deodorants and bomb disposal dogs. (S) (R)11PM12.05FILM: The Darkest Minds (2018) Thriller, starring Amandla Stenberg. (S)1.45Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.00Come 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)4.45Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It (S) (R)5.40Kirstie’s House of Craft (S) (R)5.50The King of Queens (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)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) (R)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.40Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)8.55Milo (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.10Milkshake! Summer Fun! (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: DEADLY REUNION (2022) Thriller, starring Vivica A Fox and Mea Wilkerson. (S)4.00THE CRUISE: FUN-LOVING BRITS AT SEA The passengers explore the Greek party capital of Mykonos. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Allotment Boys take on the experts. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Quiz show, presented by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00MY CORNWALL WITH FERN BRITTON The last leg of the presenter’s road trip takes her to an industrious corner of Cornwall, the ancient Hundreds of Kerrier and Penwith. Fern discovers one of the best preserved ancient farming villages in the South West, which are among the oldest structures on the planet. Last in series. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00SUSAN CALMAN’S SUMMER BY THE SEA Susan starts by surveying Southwold on the Suffolk coast, from the town’s remarkable lighthouse before exploring the area from the sea and visiting Walberswick and Thorpeness. (S)9PM9.00YELLOWSTONE Human remains turn up at the Native American reservation, and Rainwater thinks Kayce is to blame. Meanwhile, Kayce and Monica try to shelter Tate from the exodus of his cousins following their mother’s suicide. Rip sticks up for a ranch hand whom he recently welcomed into the Yellowstone fold, while John’s staff learn that he has colon cancer. (S) (R)10PM10.00LEGENDS OF POP: STOCK, AITKEN AND WATERMAN Part one of two. A look at the career of the songwriting and record production trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, a story of incredible success but also of fractured relationships and court cases. (S) (R)11PM11.35Best of Stock, Aitken and Waterman (S) (R)1.05PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.05Sainsbury’s: 150 Years on the High Street (S) (R)3.55Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.35Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.15TELESHOPPING (S)7.50KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.25LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD (S) (R)9.25THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (S)10.15BRIDGE OF LIES (S); Weather11.10THE REPAIR SHOP (S)12.10DOCTORS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.15FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.45EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.20WEATHER3.30MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS (S)4.40THE FITTING ROOM (S) (R)5.45NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather6.30REELING IN THE YEARS (S) (R)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Anne Cassin and Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh present an eclectic mix of reports, features and events from all around the country. (S)7.30FAIR CITY Anna and Gwen have very different reactions as Georgie continues to bear the brunt of Sash’s anger. Bob and Renee find themselves unlikely allies, whlle Erica tells Doug his new friend makes her uneasy. (S)8PM8.00FLEADH CHEOIL John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present performances by Rise the Dust, Garadice with Eleanor Shanley, Robert Harvey and Mark Redmond, and the Kilfenora Céilí Band. (S) (R)8.30YOUNG SHELDON Mandy surprises Georgie with a spa weekend and Sheldon prepares for his summer in Germany. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35FILM: TENET (2020) A troubleshooter is hired for a high-stakes mission to prevent Armageddon. As he navigates through a world of espionage, Protagonist uncovers a shadowy organisation with the ability to manipulate time. Action thriller, with John David Washington. (S); Weather11PM12.25FILM: Cats (2019) Musical, starring Judi Dench and Idris Elba. (S)2.25Nationwide (S) (R)2.50Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.05Doctors (S) (R)3.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.05Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.10Hey Duggee (S) (R)8.20Hey Duggee (S) (R)8.25Alva’s World (S) (R)8.35Alva’s World (S) (R)8.50Peppa Muc (R)8.55Peppa Muc (R)9.00Peppa Muc (R)9.05Animaniacs (R)9.35The Bagel and Becky Show (R)9.50The Bagel and Becky Show (R)10.05Jamie Johnson (S)10.40Royals Next Door (S) (R)10.50Royals Next Door (S) (R)11.05Tales from Dún Draíochta (S) (R)11.20Storybud (S) (R)11.30Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)11.45Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)12.00FILM: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE GOOD STARS (2017) Family drama, starring Ella Ballentine. (S) (R)1.35Royals Next Door (S) (R)1.55Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)2.00The Next Step (S) (R)2.25Nova Jones (S) (R)2.55Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.30Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Alf voices his frustrations over being unable to help Roo. (S) (R)7PM7.00RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick meets a professional forager who takes him on a tour around the beautiful Camel Estuary. (S)7.35JOHN TORODE’S IRELAND John enjoys an off-road tour on Inis Mor, meets a goat farmer who makes award-winning cheeses and forages for seaweed on the Aran shore. Last in the series. (S)8PM8.30GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS New series. Armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw’s Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo ventures east to Ukrain. He starts his journey in the capital Kyiv, where he encounters mummified monks and two of the strongest women in the world. (S)9PM9.40FILM: LA LA LAND (2016) Jobbing actress Mia and struggling jazz pianist Sebastian fall in love and attempt to realise their respective dreams in Los Angeles – a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. However, keeping the wolf from the door without compromising their beliefs proves harder than expected. Musical, starring Emma Stone. (S)11PM11.55Live at the Apollo (S)12.50The Outlaws (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)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 77.30EMMERDALE Mack is surprised to hear Chloe planned a christening for Reuben. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Ryan suffers the effects of his steroid intake. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Stephen invites Jenny to try the bistro’s new wine menu. (S)9PM9.00MALPRACTICE A pathologist reveals shocking evidence, and a surprise appearance from a familiar face leaves Lucinda reeling. (S)10PM10.00FILM: WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (2008) Romantic comedy, with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher11PM11.55GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)12.55RECTIFY (R)1.55CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Golden Girls (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Bliain in Inis Oírr Documentary. (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA – CEANGAIL GAN CHOINNE (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15RUGBAÍ GOLD Leinster v Ulster. (R)7.30DE VALERA I MEIRICEÁ Part one of two. The extraordinary story of Eamon de Valera, the 20th-century Irish nationalist who announced himself as “the First President of Ireland”. (R)8PM8.30FILM: THE BIG COUNTRY (1958) A naive sea captain learns a harsh lesson in cowboy lore when he becomes embroiled in a family feud. Tensions are running high between his future father-in-law and a hillbilly clan over the thorny issue of water rights – and neither party is impressed by the newcomer when he refuses to take sides. Western, starring Gregory Peck and Jean Simmons. (S)11PM11.30SPIN Jimmy Crowley and Stokers Lodge discuss The Boys of Fairhill. (R)12.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.05SMALL AXE: RED, WHITE AND BLUE (S) (R)1.35NA CRUACHA (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15GO GASTA (R)3.15DE VALERA I MEIRICEÁ (R)4.10SPIN (R)4.35GEANTRAÍ (R)5.05FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24