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Today's TV Saturday 19 August
Today's TV Saturday 19 August

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00SATURDAY KITCHEN (S)11.30THE GREAT FOOD GUYS (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend’s fixtures. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT (S) (R)2.00MONEY FOR NOTHING Transforming a worn-out dressing table and a set of moth-eaten blankets. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a couple to move to the Gower Peninsula in Wales. (S) (R)4.00GARDEN RESCUE (S) (R)4.30FINAL SCORE Jason Mohammad presents a round-up of the results and this afternoon’s news from the Premier League, EFL and Scotland. (S)5.30BBC NEWS (S)5.40BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)5.50POINTLESS CELEBRITIES Robin Windsor, Joanne Clifton, Khadijah Mellah, Greg Rusedski, Margie Cooper, Raj Bisram, Luke Kempner and Rachel Fairburn compete in the star-studded general knowledge quiz. (S)6.40FILM: MULAN (2020) Premiere. A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. Live action remake of the Disney classic, with Liu Yifei. (S)8PM8.25CASUALTY Donna grapples with her guilt and Jan’s loved ones keep a secret from her. (S)9PM9.15CHAMPION Bosco releases a new single that lays bare all his struggles, from Beres’ deception to the impact prison has had on his mental health. Vita prepares for a performance at the Best British Music Awards, where she has been nominated as Best Newcomer. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.20MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United and Manchester City v Newcastle United. (S)11PM11.40FILM: Kick-Ass (2010) Action comedy, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz. (S)1.30Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.35BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.40Hey Duggee (S) (R)6.50Supertato (S) (R)7.00Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.05Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (S) (R)7.15Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)7.30The Deep (S) (R)7.50The Dengineers (S) (R)8.20Newsround Current affairs reports. (S)8.30Blue Peter (S) (R)9.00ATHLETICS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 Coverage of day one from National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. (S)1.30Food & Drink (S) (R)2.00Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers (S) (R)2.15THE HUNDRED Trent Rockets v Birmingham Phoenix (Start-time 2.30pm). Live coverage of the men’s match, which comes from Trent Bridge. (S)5.30ATHLETICS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 Further coverage of day one from National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. (S)9PM9.30JOHNNY CASH: THE MAN, HIS WORLD, HIS MUSIC Documentary charting the career of country star Johnny Cash, capturing the Man in Black at the peak of his powers. Cash is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, as well as in a rare duet with Bob Dylan. (S) (R)10PM10.30LATER PRESENTS... JOHNNY CASH A 1994 appearance on the show by the country star, as well as the full version of the widely acclaimed video for the song Hurt. Presented by Jools Holland. (S) (R)11PM11.00FILM: Walk the Line (2005) Biopic of Johnny Cash, starring Joaquin Phoenix. (S)1.10FILM: The Babadook (2014) Horror, starring Essie Davis. (S)2.40Couples Therapy (S) (R)3.05This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dare Master (S) (R)6.05Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)6.20Looney Tunes Cartoons (S) (R)6.35Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)7.00Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)7.25FILM: SCOOBY-DOO! KNIGHT TIME TERROR (2015) Comedy, with the Scooby gang. (S)7.55The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)8.25ITV NEWS (S)8.30FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 Sweden v Australia or England (Kick-off 9.00am). Coverage of the third-place play-off, held at Brisbane Stadium. (S)11.20JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS (S) (R)12.15JASON ATHERTON’S DUBAI DISHES The chef prepares fish and seafood recipes. (S) (R)1.15ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.30ITV RACING: LIVE FROM NEWBURY Oli Bell presents coverage of a meeting headlined by the Hungerford Stakes from Newbury, plus live action from Newmarket and Ripon. (S)4.00TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the show’s most dramatic endgames. (S) (R)4.30FILM: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (1999) James Bond adventure, starring Pierce Brosnan. (S)7PM7.00ITV NEWS; Weather (S)7.15UTV LIVE (S); Weather7.30MONEYBALL Marc and Andy, Atim and Manny, and Emma and Rachael answer questions to try to bank money by dropping a ball from the Launcher onto an amount of cash. Ian Wright presents. (S)8PM8.30FILM: QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008) James Bond sets out on a personal mission of vengeance and uncovers a plan to cause a coup in a Latin American country. Spy thriller sequel, starring Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Judi Dench, Gemma Arterton and Mathieu Amalric. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.45KATE GARRAWAY’S LIFE STORIES The presenter is joined in conversation by the Iranian-British actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili, who shares stories from his childhood and his extensive acting career. (S) (R)11PM11.45English Football League Highlights (S)1.10Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (S) (R)2.00Starstruck (S) (R)2.55Diana’s Decades (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Monster Carp (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.15The King of Queens (S) (R)6.40The King of Queens (S) (R)7.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.55Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.20Frasier (S) (R)8.50The Simpsons (S) (R)9.20The Simpsons (S) (R)9.50The Simpsons (S) (R)10.20The Simpsons (S) (R)10.50The Simpsons (S) (R)11.20The Simpsons (S) (R)11.50The Simpsons (S) (R)12.20FILM: DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD (2019) (S)2.20A Place in the Sun (S) (R)3.25FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)3.55FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)4.25FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)4.55FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.25FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.55CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)6.25THE QUEENS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD The reign of Queen Victoria, who was crowned queen shortly after her 18th birthday . (S)7PM7.15COASTAL RAILWAYS WITH JULIE WALTERS The actress travels from Newcastle to Edinburgh by train, stopping off at the coastal town of Alnmouth and the world’s biggest gannet colony, and meeting a lobster breeder. (S) (R)8PM8.15MATT BAKER’S TRAVELS IN THE COUNTRY: USA Matt visits the heart of Texas to help out a retired couple who run a pecan farm. He then travels north and reaches Fort Worth just in time for the world’s oldest rodeo and stock show where farmers from 42 states bring their cows, goats, horses and other livestock with hopes of winning a big prize. (S) (R)9PM9.15BECOMING ELIZABETH It’s a new age with a new Lord Protector, and Edward, now free from his uncle Somerset’s influence, is emboldened to pursue ever more ruthless Protestant reforms and to seek new alliances. His sisters are useful tools for the new aims of England, as he decides that they should both get married. (S)10PM10.25BECOMING ELIZABETH Edward falls deathly ill, and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now face the possibility of being ruled by one as Mary rides to Whitehall. Mary and Elizabeth are briefly reunited in their love for their sick brother. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.40FILM: Ad Astra (2019) Sci-fi drama, starring Brad Pitt. (S)1.45Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.35The Simpsons (S) (R)3.00Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.50Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)5.50Beat the Chef (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Pip and Posy (S) (R)6.20Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.30Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.40Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.40Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.55Chip and Potato (S)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Santiago of the Seas (S)8.40Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.50Kangaroo Beach (S)9.05Meet the Experts (S) (R)9.15Reu & Harper’s Wonder World (S) (R)9.25Pop Paper City (S)9.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)9.45Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)9.55Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)10.00TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (S) (R)10.25ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.35FRIENDS (S) (R)11.35FRIENDS (S) (R)12.35BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)3.35JANE MCDONALD: CRUISING EUROPE’S GREAT RIVERS (S) (R)5.25WHEN LUXURY HOLIDAYS GO HORRIBLY WRONG (S) (R)6.405 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.45KING CHARLES: HIS MOTHER’S SON Documentary. (S)8PM8.15THE KING’S HIGH STREET: INSIDE ST JAMES’S Featuring a look at the central London shopping destination, meet the characters who run these world famous stores, and the customers who purchase their top of the range products. (S)9PM9.15BUCKINGHAM PALACE WITH ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG Alexander and the team look at the triumphant and tragic final days of the Victorian Era, as well as how Edward VII’s reign breathed fresh life into the palace. (S)10PM10.15GREATEST TV MOMENTS OF THE 70S Matthew Kelly takes a look back at the most popular TV from 1978, where hits included The Sweeney and All Creatures Great and Small. (S) (R)11PM12.10Shameless: The Rise & Fall of Katie Price (S) (R)1.30PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.30Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)4.15Wildlife SOS (S) (R)4.40Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05Divine Designs (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.35Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.50TELESHOPPING (S) (R)7.25TELESHOPPING (R)8.00ROS NA RÚN (S) (R)9.00FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S)11.00MONARCH OF THE GLEN (S) (R); Weather12.05FILTHY GARDEN SOS (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather1.10THE SUMMER SHOW (S) (R)2.10MY UNI LIFE (S) (R)2.40AT YOUR SERVICE (S) (R)3.40FILM: THE FIRST GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY (1978) Period thriller, starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. (S)5.45NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather6.35FILM: THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019) Animated family comedy, with the voices of Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron. (S); Lotto8PM8.10IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY: TEN YEARS OF TEARS AND TRIUMPH Mairead Ronan presents the most memorable moments of the series, with contributions by coaches Anna Geary, Donncha O’Callaghan, Nina Carberry and Davy Fitzgerald. (S) (R)9PM9.10RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather9.40FILM: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (2017) Hercule Poirot investigates the killing of an American businessman on board the famous train. Agatha Christie mystery, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, with Daisy Ridley, Derek Jacobi and Johnny Depp. (S); Weather11PM11.45FILM: Let the Wrong One In (2021) Premiere. Action comedy horror, starring Karl Rice and Eoin Duffy. (S)1.35The Split (S) (R)2.35Death in Paradise (S) (R)3.30EuroNews Headlines update.6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews Animaniacs (R)8.30LIVE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Sweden v Australia or England (Kick-off 9.00am). Coverage of the third-place play-off, held at Brisbane Stadium. (S)11.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)12.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)12.30HOME AND AWAY Felicity resolves to identify her attacker. (S) (R)1.00FILM: MECHANICS OF LOVE (2016) A woman returns to her home town to attend a wedding, only to consider staying after an encounter with an old flame. Romantic drama, starring Shenae Grimes-Beech. (S)2.40HIS DARK MATERIALS Lyra crosses into Will’s world. (S) (R)3.40TOP GEAR Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris go on a road trip across the US in convertible supercars. Back at the test track, David Tennant is the Star in a Reasonably Fast Car. (S) (R)4.45SUMMER NATIONS SERIES Ireland v England (Kick-off 5.30pm). Live coverage of the clash at Aviva Stadium, as both teams continue their preparations for the World Cup. The sides last met in the Six Nations in March, when Ireland claimed a 29-16 victory at this venue to clinch the Grand Slam. (S)8PM8.00LAST OF THE RIGHT WHALES (S)9PM9.00FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP HIGHLIGHTS Action from the thirdplace play-off. (S)9.30FILM: AMERICAN SNIPER (2014) A Navy Seal finds life back on civvy street difficult to deal with after four tours of Iraq. Biopic about sniper Chris Kyle, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. (S)11PM11.50FILM: Peterloo (2018) Mike Leigh’s fact-based period drama, starring Maxine Peake. (S)2.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen (R)7.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)8.00The Pet Show (R)9.00Ireland AM (S)12.00John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen (R)1.00Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport (R)1.30Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S) (R)2.00Fastest Finger First Anita Rani hosts the quiz show. (R)3.00FAMILY FORTUNES (S) (R)4.00THE CHASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL Hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)5.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00MONEYBALL Game show. (S)7PM7.00TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS With Bonnie Langford, Matt Dawson and Geoff Norcott. (S)8PM8.00BEAT THE CHASERS Contestants from across the UK take on the six experts. (S) (R)9PM9.00WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Big-prize quiz10PM10.00THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW With Sophie Okonedo, Siobhán McSweeney, Jamie Dornan and James Norton. (R)11PM11.05INSIDE DUBAI: PLAYGROUND OF THE RICH (R)12.20THE HOTEL INSPECTOR (S) (R)1.20MALPRACTICE (S) (R)2.25CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 49.30GAA Cúl Camps (S) (R)10.00GAA 2023 (R)11.00Hart to Hart (S) (R)12.00Gaiscí GPA i Kenya (R)12.42An Aimsir Láithreach12.45RUGBAÍ NA MBAN Leinster v Ulster (Kick-off 1.00pm). Coverage from Energia Park.3.00RUGBAÍ NA MBAN Munster v Connacht (Kick-off 3.15pm). All the action from the Vodafone Interprovincial Women’s Championship encounter, held at Musgrave Park.5.15AR SCÁTH NA SLÉIBHTE (R)5.50HAMMOND: DUAIS AN DORAIS (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15SACAR NA MBAN BEO Peamount United v Bohemians (Kick-off TBA). Live coverage of theLeague of Ireland Women’s Premier Division encounter from Greenogue.9PM9.42AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather9.45FILM: THE BLEEDER (2016) Drama based on the true story of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner and his 1975 title fight with Muhammad Ali, which inspired the Rocky movies. Starring Liev Schreiber, Elisabeth Moss and Ron Perlman. (S)11PM11.35AN CABARET CRAICEÁILTE (R)1.00COIS MÓIRE (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15JOE BURKE – CEILIÚRADH (R)3.15GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (R)3.45FLOSC (R)4.15BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH (R)4.40BEAN AN TÍ SA CHISTIN (R)5.05FRANCE 245.40FRANCE 24