Today's TV Thursday 28 September

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE Magazine show. (S)10.00FRAUD SQUAD (S)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Eric Knowles presents from Norfolk’s largest antique centre in King’s Lynn. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Rosie is unable to help Al conquer his fear. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING In Somerset, upcycling expert Sarah Moore enlists the help of bag-maker Rosanna Gethin and furniture artist Chloe Kempster to reinvent some old curtains and a display cabinet. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman is in Devon on a house-hunting mission with a professional singer. (S) (R)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM Items include a rattan stool, a barber’s chair and a walking stick. (S)4.30THE VINTAGE FRENCH FARMHOUSE Items are bought in France for the British marketplace. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz show. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present a lively mixture of chat and stories of interest. Plus, the duo are joined by guests from the world of showbiz and beyond. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Gina makes a revelation that leaves Ian, Cindy, George and Elaine gobsmacked and Denise lets her hatred of Ravi get the better of her. (S)8PM8.00SORT YOUR LIFE OUT WITH STACEY SOLOMON Stacey is joined by Dilly Carter, Rob Bent and Iwan Carrington to help a woman declutter her life. Claire has five boys, aged between 13 and 24, four of whom still live at home. With the house all packed up, the family’s possessions are laid out in a giant warehouse like an art installation of their entire lives. (S)9PM9.00AMBULANCE A new 12-hour shift begins for the North West Ambulance Service. On this day there are no strikes, but NHS workers such as paramedics and nurses are awaiting results of a ballot. Crewmates Sam and Danny head to an accident involving a 65-year-old man, injured after collecting his shopping from the supermarket. Last in the series. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE VIEW Mark Carruthers presents a review of the week’s political news, including reports on the latest events at Stormont and Westminster. Plus, comment and analysis with studio guests. (S)11PM11.20Question Time (S)12.20Newscast (S)12.50BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30The Bidding Room (S) (R)7.15The Vintage French Farmhouse (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Coastal Defenders (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Wanted Down Under (S) (R)3.00MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY: CASE CLOSED? (S) (R)3.45GREAT CANADIAN RAILWAY JOURNEYS (S) (R)4.15SERENGETI II (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Ken Bruce, Perri ShakesDrayton and Kiell Smith-Bynoe test their general knowledge skills in this week’s penultimate edition. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara presents all the backstage gossip, and more couples stop by with some exclusives about their upcoming dances. (S)7PM7.00THE WARSHIP: TOUR OF DUTY Following a welcome break in Cyprus, HMS Queen Elizabeth heads back to sea, but after passing through the Suez Canal it’s discovered that one sailor has contracted Covid-19 while on shore leave. A week later, as the ship enters Indian Ocean, the vurus has spread almost out of control with 400 sailors now in isolation. (S) (R)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA New series. In Calshot, the crew’s medical training is tested to the limit as they respond to a young man who has lost consciousness in a jetski accident. Jon, the full-time coxswain at Dover, needs all of his experience to rescue two anglers who are in danger of being washed off a pier. (S)9PM9.00PICASSO: THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Now established as one of the greats of the art world, Picasso holds an extraordinary one man show in Paris. As another relationship crumbles, the artist starts a double-life with his 17-year-old mistress, and war inspires some of his greatest work, including the masterpiece Guernica. (S)10PM10.00THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT The Larne Gun-Running of 1914 was carried out by Loyalists who were opposed to Home Rule in Ireland. It was a major gun smuggling operation involving the importation of up to 25,000 rifles from Germany into Ulster. The weapons were used to arm the UVF. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15No Activity (S) (R)11.40DNA Family Secrets (S) (R)12.40Sign Zone: Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos (S) (R)1.40Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R)4.00This 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. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, topical discussion, beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat about what they are up to. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S SPANISH ADVENTURE The chef visits the Boqueria market, and eats Catalan paella in Sitges. (S)3.00TENABLE A team of five friends and family get their chance to win a bumper cash prize. (S)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)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Charles expresses his anger, while Chas finds it hard to conceal her jealousy, and Tom is left in a state of devastation. (S)8PM8.30MAHON’S WAY Joe Mahon presents the show where he explores the secret hidden gems that Ulster has to offer. In this episode, he revisits Portrush and finds this ‘magical destination’ of his childhood every bit as alluring as it was in the past. (S)9PM9.00GRAND SLAMMERS Part two of two. Finale of the prison challenge which culminates in a rugby match. The sporting legends will play alongside the inmates they’ve trained to recreate the historic Rugby World Cup final from 20 years ago - this time against a team of ex-pat Australian rugby players. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather11PM11.00UTV Live; Weather11.15UTV Life (S)11.45Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S) (R)12.10All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)1.55The Chase (S) (R)2.45Loose Women (S) (R)3.35Tenable (S) (R)4.25Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Oti Mabuse’s Breakfast Show (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.25Frasier (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Chateau DIY (S) (R)10.55George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S) (R)11.55Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.00Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown Grace Dent is in Dictionary Corner. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)6.00FOUR IN A BED The week’s final visit is to Cambrian House B&B in Carno, Powys, where husband-and-wife team Jacqui and Ivan think their value for money will be unbeatable. (S)6.30THE SIMPSONS Moe helps Homer and Marge work on their marriage, with the couple not knowing that an elderly man has a bet with Mr Burns on whether he will break them. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE New series. Jo Brand is joined by new Bake Off host Alison Hammond, alongside celebrity fans Stephen Mangan and Michelle Visage, to discuss a new batch of bakers and tuck into the events of Cake Week. Plus, Tom Allen casts his beady eye upon the bakes brought along by the brave studio audience. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Alex Horne sets the five new comics another set of challenges ranging from the cunning to the crackpot, before Greg Davies leads the all-important debrief and score-giving back in the studio. Highlights include Julian Clary finding a former Taskmaster champion hiding behind a door, and Sue Perkins demonstrating her love of portcullises. (S)10PM10.008 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters. (S) (R)11PM11.05Top Guns: Inside the RAF (S) (R)12.10The Who Cares Wins Awards with the Sun (S) (R)1.35Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (S) (R)2.30FILM: Blair Witch (2016) Horror sequel, starring James Allen McCune. (S)4.00Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.50Tool Club (S) (R)5.45Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)6.05Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)6.10Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.25Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.35Odo (S) (R)6.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.35Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.50The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.05Chip and Potato (S) (R)8.20Milo (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)8.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S)9.05Operation Pawsome (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)2.20FILM: THE LAKEHOUSE MURDERS (2022) Thriller, starring Tianna Nori. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00SUSAN CALMAN’S GRAND DAY OUT The comedian explores the historic city of Oxford and Chilterns. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00BADGERS: THEIR SECRET WORLD Part two of two. Cameras continue to follow the Bluebell badgers, watching the cubs head out on an adventure for the first time. Deep in the specially rigged sett, the life of Peggy and her cubs continues to captivate - the youngsters are growing up fast and are becoming a handful. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00LIVE: HARVEST ON THE FARM 2023 Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson explore the essential crops that give the UK a kickstart in the morning. We learn how a former Zimbabwean journalist is changing the face of British farming, and meet the Essex natives who ruffle more feathers than the cast of TOWIE. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BODY IN THE BAG: THE MURDER OF MELANIE HALL On the night of June 8, 1996, 25-year-old Melanie Hall was enjoying an evening out with her boyfriend in a nightclub. In October 2019 police revealed they had new evidence, when they obtained a partial DNA profile from the rope wrapped around the bag containing Melanie’s remains. (S)10PM10.30A&E AFTER DARK The night staff at Hull Royal Infirmary battle to save the life of a patient in cardiac arrest. A 69-year-old fisherman is brought into resus by HM Coastguard helicopter after an accident out at sea. A man is bleeding in his brain after being hit with a lorry, and a 58-year-old patient arrives in A&E via ambulance after banging her head at a party. (S) (R)11PM11.25Skin A&E (S) (R)12.25Police Interceptors (S) (R)1.15PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.15Britain’s Loudest Snorers (S) (R)4.25Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30House Doctor (S) (R)5.55Entertainment News on 5 (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.50TELESHOPPING8.25TODAY (R)10.25THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (S)11.15SHORTLAND STREET (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Newcomer Harper and Irene become fast friends, but John is sceptical. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25DROICHID NA HÉIREANN (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS The police come asking questions about Nugget’s disappearance. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show featuring entertainment and celebrity news.5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather7PM7.00CHEAP IRISH HOMES Maggie Molloy and Kieran McCarthy head to Clare and Galway on their hunt for bargain bungalows for Claire and Mark. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Gina makes a revelation that leaves Ian, Cindy, George and Elaine gobsmacked and Denise lets her hatred of Ravi get the better of her, while Martin and Kat help Stacey. (S)8PM8.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee investigates the spending habits of the Murphy family from Clondalkin in Dublin, presenting them with a tailored plan to help them get on top of their finances. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY Orla confronts Gwen for framing her and manipulating Zak. Dean tells Dearbhla he believes Fergal was behind the arson attempt. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35PRIME TIME In-depth analysis of current affairs and topical reports, presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Fran McNulty. (S)10PM10.15DONAL’S FEASTS, FASTS AND FESTIVALS Donal Skehan immerses himself in the lives and kitchens of people of various faiths. He begins his journey at Hare Krishna Island in Lough Erne for the Radharani Festival. Then he joins the Jewish community, who show him how to shop and cook while keeping Kosher, before taking part in the Sikh Vaisakhi Parade. (S)11PM11.15Silent Witness (S)12.20Death in Paradise (S) (R)1.25Prime Time (S) (R)2.05Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.20Dr Phil (S)3.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.50news2day (S) (R)8.00Life with Boys (S)8.25The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S)8.55Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)9.00Let’s Find Out (S) (R)9.15Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.25Ladybird and Bee9.30Simon Says (S) (R)9.40Body Brothers (S) (R)9.55Andy’s Safari Adventures (S) (R)10.10Go Jetters (S) (R)10.20Silly Sundays (S) (R)10.35Moon and Me (R)10.55Mya Go (S) (R)11.00Mya Go (S)11.05Mya Go (S) (R)11.15The Wee Littles (S) (R)11.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)11.25Peppa Muc (R)11.30Peppa Muc (R)11.35Peppa Muc (R)11.40Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)12.00Malory Towers (S) (R)12.30Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)12.55Mystic (S) (R)1.30The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)1.40The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)1.55Holly Hobbie (S) (R)2.20Storybud (S) (R)2.30Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)3.00Life with Boys (S) (R)3.25The Deep (S) (R)3.50The Coop Troop (S)4.05WILL SLINEY’S STORYTELLERS (S) news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE SIMPSONS In an episode set 30 years in the future, Bart and Lisa now have families of their own and decide to spend Christmas with Homer and Marge. (S) (R)7.30RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 Japan v Samoa (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the both teams’ third and penultimate Pool D encounter, held at Stadium de Toulouse in France. (S)10PM10.15SAFE HOME Phoebe and Julian’s relationship develops, but she is devastated when she gets the news that the FVLS funding will be cut. (S)11PM11.15Storyland: Every Five Miles (S) (R)11.50Riptide (S) (R)12.45Sherwood (S) (R)2.00EuroNews6AM 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 WOMEN4.00EAT, SHOP, SAVE (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 7 (S)7.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Charles expresses his anger, while Chas finds it hard to conceal her jealousy. (S)8.30PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS A lurcher arrives at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with a terrible injury. (S)9PM9.00THE LONG SHADOW New series. True crime drama depicting the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00WILLIAM & HARRY: WHAT WENT WRONG? (S) (R)12.00THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS (R)1.30FILTHY FAMILY SWAP (R)2.30CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM 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)12.40Bailte (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 4 Fun for kids.5.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30SCÉALTA GRÁ NA HÉIREANN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy is forced to live in a dirty flat. (S) (R)6.30THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ New series. Dáithí Ó Sé is joined by Niamh Ní Fhéineadh.8PM8.00POBAL NA HEARAGAILE8.30ROS NA RÚN9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (R)9.30HECTOR Ó NA PHILIPPINES GO DTÍ NA SOLOMONS Hector Ó hEochagáin explores Jakarta, the fastest sinking city in the world.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL People who have formed a unique partnership with wild eider ducks. (R)11PM11.35ROS NA RÚN (R)12.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.10PORT (R)1.10DÁIL ÉIREANN2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30POBAL NA HEARAGAILE (R)3.00HECTOR Ó NA PHILIPPINES GO DTÍ NA SOLOMONS (R)3.55ROS NA RÚN (R)4.25SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)4.50FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24