Today's TV Wednesday 23 August

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)10.00EXPERT WITNESS (S)10.30DOM DIGS IN (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Derby, Crowland near Peterborough, and Clifton near Penrith in Cumbria. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Anita Manning and Christina Trevanion present from the Oswestry Showground. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45ANIMAL PARK A new male enters Wolf Wood. (S)2.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick visits a little-known mausoleum with a rather macabre story. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE PERFECT TOWN Nicki Chapman visits the seaside town of Ayr. (S) (R)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP The team restore a teddy bear, a watch and a sporting trophy. (S)4.30THE FINISH LINE Quiz, hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Gyles Brandreth. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00ATHLETICS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 Live coverage of the evening session on day five from National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, where Great Britain’s Jake Wightman will hope to be in contention to defend his 1500m title at 8.15. (S)9PM9.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The celebrities are put into pairs and tasked with cooking a crowd-pleasing dish which must be identical in both appearance and flavour but only one team member has the instructions and must communicate to get the job done. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40PARANORMAL: THE GIRL, THE GHOST AND THE GRAVESTONE Sian Eleri’s investigation into the reported haunting of Penyffordd Farm continues as witnesses claim to see a hooded figure. Could they all have imagined the same thing? (S) (R)11PM11.10Paranormal: The Girl, The Ghost and the Gravestones Last in the series. (S) (R)11.40Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey (S) (R)12.10Weather for the Week Ahead (S)12.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Animal Park (S) (R)7.30Sign Zone: Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Britain’s Busiest Mountain: Our Lives (S) (R)8.30ATHLETICS: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 Live coverage of day five from National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, where the women’s and men’s 200m heats get under way at 11.05 and 11.50 respectively. (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Mastermind (S) (R)2.15Mastermind (S) (R)2.45THE HUNDRED Manchester Originals v Southern Brave (Start-time 3.00pm). Isa Guha presents live coverage of the women’s match from Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. (S)6.00THE HUNDRED Manchester Originals v Southern Brave (Start-time 6.30pm). Isa Guha presents live coverage of the men’s match from Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. (S)9PM9.30QI Sandi Toksvig looks at sugar and spice and all things nice with Alice Levine, Jason Manford, Rose Matafeo and series regular Alan Davies. (S) (R)10PM10.00THE ROYLE FAMILY Over a gourmet meal of pork chop, chips, beans and tea, the subject under discussion yet again is Denise’s impending wedding. Jim grumbles non-stop about having to foot the entire bill, because the groom’s father has been on disability for 12 years. Comedy, starring Ricky Tomlinson. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Crazy Rich Agents: Selling Dream Homes (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: Ultimate Wedding Planner (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Celebrity MasterChef (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge (S) (R)3.15This Is BBC Two Preview of upcoming programmes. (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, advice and competitions. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.00ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.20UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.30ITV RACING: LIVE FROM YORK Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of day one of the Ebor Festival, including the 3.35 Juddmonte International, plus races at 1.50, 2.25, 3.00 and 4.10. (S)4.30TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the most dramatic endgames from the arcade-themed quiz show presented by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Jill, Jack, Pippa and Peter 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 Mackenzie asks Charity for a favour. Rhona finally snaps, wanting a solution to her woes. Samson asks for work experience. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Daisy’s fresh start propels Ryan towards a questionable enterprise, Paul escapes from his birthday bash, and Todd puts the final nail in the coffin of his and George’s double act. (S)9PM9.00THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON Frannie and Madame’s secret affair comes under threat as jealousies flare in the Benham house. Elsewhere, Madame’s dangerous addiction worsens. Period drama, starring Karla-Simone Spence, Sophie Cookson and Stephen Campbell Moore. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.35UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45THE SUSPECT An old grudge rears its head and Joe flees to his dad’s house for sanctuary with the police closing in. Ruiz has a nagging doubt that he is missing something – he just can’t put his finger on it, and Joe must dig deep into his own past to understand what is happening in the present. (S) (R)11PM11.45British Touring Car Championship Highlights (S) (R)1.10Loose Women Topical debate. (S) (R)1.35Starstruck (S) (R)2.35Miscarriage: Our Hidden Loss – Tonight (S) (R)3.00Next Level Chef (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.10Unwind with ITV (S) (R)5.35Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen (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 (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 Moe’s bar is threatened with closure. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Lacey decides to be true to her feelings, and Cindy decides that she doesn’t need a man. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00GEORGE CLARKE’S OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME The architect explores an arts and crafts-inspired house in Surrey. Built in the 1920s, it has tall chimneys, leaded windows, gabled ends and a steeply pitched roof. Sadly, it has Artex everywhere and incorporates some dubious design alterations. (S) (R)9PM9.00EMERGENCY Ex-soldier Joe visits St Mary’s Major Trauma Centre after getting drunk at an army reunion and falling down an escalator, leaving him with a fractured skull and a bleed in his brain. 46-year-old Jorge is brought in to North Middlesex University Hospital after being found unconscious with a lot of bleeding. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX A rolling cast of famous faces appraise Stranger Things, This Is MY House, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, For Soccer Aid, The Savoy, Million Pound Pawn, and Romeo and Duet. (S) (R)11PM11.05Gogglebox (S) (R)12.05Remarkable Places to Eat1.05Alone (S) (R)2.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.50Queer as Folk US (S) (R)3.55Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels (S) (R)4.50Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It (S) (R)5.45Beat 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 (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Paw Patrol (S)8.40Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)8.50Milo (S) (R)9.00Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Story Den (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: KILLER AT THE SCHOOL GATES (2022) Thriller. (S)4.00THE CRUISE: FUN-LOVING BRITS AT SEA (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00EGGHEADS The Eggheads take on the Ravens, a team who are all associated with the Bridgend Quiz League. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS The experts take on a team named Buckle Up. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00CUMBRIA’S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS he Northern Belle travels through England’s rural north-west, taking in Cumbria and the landscapes of the Lake District before heading toward Carlisle. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00DORSET: COUNTRY AND COAST A visit to the picturesque market town of Shaftesbury in the north of Dorset, where the annual Gold Hill Cheese Race is taking place. Elsewhere, experts take viewers on a dive into the natural habitat of the native Spiny seahorses. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE 1970S SUPERMARKET The story of the shopping revolution, as Britain went from small behind-the-counter shops to massive megastores, this time focusing on the mid-1970s. The episode reveals how, British consumers everywhere were falling in love with foreign food, from lasagna and beef bourguignon through to kebabs and curry. (S)10PM10.00999: CRITICAL CONDITION Trauma team leader Julie Norton battles to save two patients whose lives hang in the balance. Father of four Ian is rushed in after suffering a cardiac arrest, while another man is bleeding so heavily he risks losing his entire circulatory system. (S) (R)11PM11.05Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders (S) (R)12.05Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law (S) (R)1.00PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.00Solar Panels: Are They Really Worth It? (S) (R)3.50Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)4.40Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05Divine Designs (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.05TELESHOPPING (S)7.40TELESHOPPING (S) (R)8.15KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.50LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD (S) (R)9.50THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (S)10.35BRIDGE OF LIES (S); Weather11.30THE REPAIR SHOP (S)12.25DOCTORS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)2.10EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.20WEATHER3.30MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS (S)4.40OPERATION TRANSFORMATION (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 (S)7.30SCANNAL The shooting of Brian Stack by the IRA in 1983, the only prison officer in the Republic of Ireland to have been murdered during the Troubles. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00PAUL FLYNN’S FOOD TRUCK FAVOURITES The chef explores the best street food featuring pork, visiting Cailtlin Ruth’s truck in West Cork to try a special sandwich inspired by a popular TV show. Last in the series. (S) (R)8.30MARK MORIARTY: OFF DUTY CHEF Ratatouille tart, fish stew, and a tipsy cake. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35FILM: A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) Three Navy lawyers uncover corruption leading to a top-ranking officer during the defence of two marines accused of murder. Drama based on Aaron Sorkin’s stage play, starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack and Jack Nicholson. (S)11PM12.05This Is Going to Hurt (S) (R)1.00Faraway Fields (S) (R)2.00Back from the Brink (S) (R)2.55Kevin Moran: Codebreaker (S) (R)3.45Face the Music (S) (R)4.35Home Rescue: The Big Fix (S) (R)5.25999 Faoi Oiliúint (S) (R)5.55EuroNews Headlines update.6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Fia’s Fairies (S) (R)8.05Hey Duggee (S) (R)8.10Hey Duggee (S) (R)8.20Alva’s World (S) (R)8.30Alva’s World (S) (R)8.40Peppa Muc (R)8.45Peppa Muc (R)8.50Jamie Johnson (S)9.25Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.35Royals Next Door (S) (R)9.55The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)10.05The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)10.20Nova Jones (S) (R)10.50Millie Inbetween (S) (R)11.25Millie Inbetween (S) (R)11.55Storybud (S) (R)12.00FILM: A DOG NAMED DUKE (2012) Drama, starring Steven Weber. (S)1.45Storybud (S) (R)1.55Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)2.00The Next Step (S) (R)2.25Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.40Royals Next Door (S) (R)2.55Jamie Johnson (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) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Marilyn is invited to join the CEO of Stunning Organics on the podium at a press conference, with explosive results. (S) (R)7PM7.00WORLD’S MOST LUXURIOUS Looking into the world of luxury cars, from bespoke interiors and rare handmade models to exclusive owner experiences and supercars. (S) (R)8PM8.00AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY Monica Galetti and Giles Coren head to the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort in the United Arab Emirates, surrounded as far as the eye can see by vast sand dunes. (S) (R)9PM9.00BLUE BLOODS Frank launches an investigation after the Reagan family is harassed. Danny and Baez get close with an informant and Eddie lands herself in hot water. (S)9.50FIVE BEDROOMS Liz bears the brunt of Harry’s anger and grief. (S)10PM10.45GODFATHER OF HARLEM Bumpy angrily prepares for a coming war when Joe Colombo kidnaps Mayme, partnering with Cuban mobster Jose Battle. Meanwhile, Chin tasks Colombo with protecting Stella. (S) (R)11PM11.45Ultimate Hell Week: The Professionals (S) (R)12.45Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)1.15The Office (S) (R)1.50EuroNews Headlines update.6AM to 6:30PM6.15The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S) (R)1.30LIVE RACING Coverage of day one of the York Ebor Festival.4.00GINO’S ITALIAN COASTAL ESCAPE (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE T (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Daisy’s fresh start propels Ryan towards a questionable enterprise. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Paul escapes from his birthday bash. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND Telly addicts review a week’s programmes from their living rooms. (S) (R)10PM10.00QUEENS FOR THE NIGHT Celebrities are transformed into drag queens.11PM11.30MICHAEL PALIN: INTO IRAQ (R)12.30RECTIFY (R)1.30SPORT STORIES: DAMIEN DELANEY (S) (R)2.30CLOSE6AM 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 (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30BIBEANNA (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS A mysterious encyclopedia salesman takes an interest in the girls. (S) (R)6.30THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15ABAIR AMHRÁN (R)7.30BÁISTEACH Seán Mac an tSíthigh looks at rain as part of the world’s culture. (R)8PM8.30SCÉALTA NA GCORN Gráinne McElwain visits the “rebel county” of Cork. Last in the series. (R)9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA More country music entertainment from the Quays. (R)9.30FILM: THE QUEEN V PATRICK O’DONNELL (2021) True-life drama, with Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde and Stephen Jones.11PM11.08AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.10FILM: LOVE, MARILYN (2012) Premiere. Personal journals and letters of Marilyn Monroe. (S)1.10SHARK TANK (S) (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15FILM: THE QUEEN V PATRICK O’DONNELL (2021) True-life drama, with Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde.3.50SCÉALTA NA GCORN (R)4.15BÁISTEACH (R)5.05FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24