Today's TV Thursday 02 November

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00SCAM INTERCEPTORS (S)10.45FRONTLINE FIGHTBACK (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Charlie Ross presents the show. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Jimmi spends the weekend at a silent retreat. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Upcycling hessian sacks, a rug and some wooden furniture. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman helps a couple find a home in the Oxfordshire countryside. (S) (R)3.45THE TRAVELLING AUCTIONEERS Christina Trevanion and Will Kirk declutter a packed farmhouse. (S) (R)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP The team restores a pair of tap-dancing shoes and a magician’s table. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Nish Kumar joins Alexander Armstrong to co-host the quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the most obscure answers. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present the magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK, plus celebrity guests in the studio. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Sharon is distraught as the police launch an investigation into Albie’s disappearance, and Harvey quizzes Rocky about what he intends to do to pay off Nish. (S)8PM8.00MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS The winners of this week’s heats return for the quarter-final. They must create a dish that showcases one of the four ingredients that are wasted in the UK more than any other - bread, milk and bananas. Starting from scratch, they have 70 minutes to create a stunning dish with a ‘wasted’ ingredient as the star. (S)9PM9.00SOLDIER Training at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, North Yorkshire, is almost complete as those recruits able to overcome the remaining hurdles. Forty-five recruits signed up to D1 platoon and now just over half remain. In the final weeks only those that meet the Army’s high standards will make it through as infantry soldiers. Last in the series. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40QUESTION TIME Fiona Bruce presents the topical debate from Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, inviting a panel of politicians and other guests to answer questions from an invited audience on subjects that have made the headlines over the past week. (S)11PM11.40Newscast (S)12.10Survivor (S) (R)1.10Alan Carr’s Picture Slam (S) (R)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.00Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Unbeatable (S) (R)2.15Wanted Down Under (S) (R)3.00CALL THAT HARD WORK? (S) (R)3.45THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN (S) (R)4.15TRIBES, PREDATORS & ME (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! Charles Hanson and Anita Manning value items brought to Blackburn Cathedral. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe and Olly Smith test their general knowledge skills. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara dishes up all the backstage gossip, and costume designer Vicky Gill gives an exclusive look at some of the outfits ahead of the weekend. (S)7PM7.00VILLAGES BY THE SEA New series. Ben Robinson reveals the surprising stories of coastal villages and their communities, beginning his journey in the Fife village of Culross. (S)7.30MARY MAKES IT EASY New series. Mary Berry is joined by famous friends who need culinary help to show them how easy cooking can be, beginning with Mel Giedroyc. (S)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA In Torbay, Devon, a yacht has sent out a Mayday, meaning the lives of the six crew on board are in grave and imminent danger. In Wales, the Aberystwyth crew race to the rescue of a small boat that has lost engine power, and is drifting perilously close to the rocks at the end of the harbour wall. (S)9PM9.00INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Lestat struggles to rebuild trust with Louis, over Claudia’s protests. In Dubai, Molloy continues to provoke his host. Gothic horror, starring Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid. (S)9.45INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Lestat is persuaded to hold a lavish Mardi Gras ball before quitting New Orleans. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Tara Mills: Life After Loss (S) (R)12.15Anne Rice: The Vampire’s Life (S)12.35Sign Zone: The Crash Detectives (S) (R)1.05Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R)2.45Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)3.25This 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 Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (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 AMERICAN ADVENTURE The travelling chef tries line dancing and cattle roping in Fort Worth. (S) (R)3.00LINGO Quiz, hosted by Adil Ray. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Steve, Rebecca, Ria and Matt take part. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Lydia remains troubled, while Sam reveals there is more to his version of events, and the truth is revealed. (S)8PM8.30MAHON’S WAY Joe Mahon is on the banks of the River Finn at Cloghan, one of the most dramatic stretches of water in County Donegal. (S)9PM9.00UNBELIEVABLE MOMENTS CAUGHT ON CAMERA New series. Return of the series featuring eyewitness filming, and those behind the stories share their memories of these once-in-alifetime experiences. Footage includes a plane stalling in mid-air while skydivers are clinging to the outside, and dramatic moment a British skier fights for her life in an avalanche. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45SECRETS OF THE COMEDY CIRCUIT Stand-up comedy from Belfast filmed in front of a live audience and featuring behind-the-scenes insights from the performers. Contains strong language and adult humour. (S)11PM11.15Scam Britain: What You Need to Know – Tonight (S)11.45Sorry, I Didn’t Know (S) (R)12.10All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S) (R)1.10Cash Trapped (S) (R)2.00Loose Women (S) (R)2.45Kelly Holmes: Being Me (S) (R)3.40Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Moneyball (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)9.55Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)10.55Renovation Nation (S) (R)11.55Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.00Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE (S)6.00FOUR IN A BED The week’s final visit is to Hartridge Springs in Upottery in Devon, where Anton and Emma hope their upmarket glampsite will bring a touch of opulence to the Great Outdoors. (S)6.30FOUR IN A BED Payment Day finds the B&Bers champing at the bit to tear some shreds off one another. Rob and Louise want to straighten out Anton’s bed bother. (S)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55HARRY’S STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER Short film in aid of the charity. (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE Jo Brand and guests including Harry Hill reflect on those who blossomed during botanicals week. Tom Allen casts his beady eye upon the bakes brought along by the studio audience and Jo rummages through the pictures sent in by viewers at home, sorting the terrible creations from the standing ovations. (S)9PM9.00DON’T LOOK DOWN FOR SU2C Celebrities attempt to master the vertigo-inducing art of highwire walking in aid of Stand Up to Cancer. Team leader Paddy McGuinness, soap star Beverley Callard, former footballer Anton Ferdinand, French football icon David Ginola and Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton attend training camp in the Austrian Alps. (S)10PM10.00TASKMASTER Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch, Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie, while Sue Perkins assesses whether a deer head is preferable to a boundary line. Alex Horne wonders if Taskmaster Greg Davies will ever respect him as he tries to maintain order amid the chaos. (S)11PM11.05Banged Up (S) (R)12.10Naked Attraction (S) (R)1.05Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (S) (R)1.55Iris Prize Best British Shorts (S)3.25Unreported World (S) (R)3.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.40Beat the Chef (S) (R)5.05Tool Club (S) (R)5.55Escape to the Chateau (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)6.35Odo (S) (R)6.45Tweedy & Fluff (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.35Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.40The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.00Chip and Potato (S) (R)8.15Milo (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)8.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.00Milkshake! Monkey Rhymes (S)9.05Milkshake! Story Den (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15STORM HUNTLEY (S)12.15ALEXIS CONRAN (S)12.555 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.30FILM: A GIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS (2021) Romantic comedy, starring Mario Lopez. (S)3.15FILM: CHRISTMAS ON MISTLETOE FARM (2022) Premiere. Comedy, starring Scott Garnham. (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00SECRET LIFE OF THE FOREST As the series returns, Summer is coming to an end in Dalby and Cropton forests, but after record-breaking temperatures, the leaves already turning orange, and August sees a false Autumn taking place. Over at the beaver pond, cameras capture kingfishers hunting for prey. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON New series. Return of the documentary going behind the scenes at the castle. It’s March 2023 and the Tower is preparing for the crowning of a new monarch. Since the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II last year, the fortress has been serving King Charles III and slowly transitioning into a new era. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL The war is getting closer, James is about to embark on a new journey. He desperately wants things in order and Carmody trained up to support Siegfried. But James is frustrated at Carmody’s inability to drive and he keeps missing opportunities to spend precious time with Helen. (S)10PM10.00THE GOOD SHIP MURDER When the ship docks at his friend and crewmate Jamil’s hometown of Casablanca, singer Jack volunteers to moonlight as a tour guide and invites himself for dinner with Jamil’s family. But the sun-drenched alleys and markets hide sinister secrets, and a charity helping street kids is mired in scandal and a murder has been committed. (S) (R)11PM11.05Police: Night Shift 999 (S) (R)12.05ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (S)1.10PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.10Building Victorian Britain (S) (R)3.55Secret Life of the Holiday Resort (S) (R)4.45Friends (S) (R)5.10Friends (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.15TELESHOPPING (R)7.50TELESHOPPING (R)8.25TODAY (S) (R)10.25THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (S)11.15SHORTLAND STREET (S); Weather11.50BRIDGE OF LIES (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Xander panics over a hen night at Salt. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25THE SHELTER: ANIMAL SOS Vet Elise and nurse Mandy battle to save a cat’s life. (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS Keanu is ready to put his plan into action. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EAR TO THE GROUND New series. Darragh McCullough meets a Cork dairy farmer and Ella McSweeney spending the day at the All Ireland Hedge Laying Championships. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Sharon is distraught as the police launch an investigation into Albie’s disappearance, and Harvey quizzes Rocky about what he intends to do to pay off Nish. (S)8PM8.00HEATED Michelle McKeown meets residents trying to stabilise sand dunes, Hannah Quinn Mulligan spends the day with volunteers from Foodcloud and Rónán Ó Dálaigh reveals the ingenuity of engineers. (S)8.30FAIR CITY Sharon is horrified to discover that James knows she pushed him - and is prepared to use it against her. (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)10PM10.15MURDER IN THE BADLANDS The story of 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson. Arlene left a housing estate in Castlederg to attend a disco in Bundoran. Her sister Kathleen waved her goodbye but would never see her again. Her remains are undiscovered but presumed to have been buried in the vast swathes of bogland or forestry on the Irish Border. (S)11PM11.25Love in the Country (S) (R)12.30Silent Witness (S)1.35Death in Paradise (S) (R)2.35Prime Time (S) (R)3.10Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00Let’s Find Out (S) (R)8.15Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)8.30Simon Says (S) (R)8.40Alva’s World (S) (R)8.50Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)9.00The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)9.10The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)9.25Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)9.50Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)10.20Wild Kratts (R)10.45Wild Kratts (R)11.10Bush Kids (S) (R)11.30Viking Skool (R)11.55Wildwoods (S) (R)12.05Wildwoods (S) (R)12.20Horrible Histories12.55Silverpoint (S)1.20Wild Kratts (R)1.50Storybud (S) (R)1.55Holly Hobbie (R)2.25Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.00The Deep (S) (R)3.25The Coop Troop (S) (R)3.40Viking Skool (R)4.05Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S) (R)4.20Storybud (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS The pressure on Reece mounts as people start asking questions, while Nell struggles to keep her story straight as her web of lies grows bigger. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Xander panics when he has not booked the entertainment for an incoming hen’s night at Salt. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER James Blunt, Alison Hammond, Alex Jones and Joe Sugg take part in the charity culinary challenge, under the watchful eye of presenters Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding, and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. For the signature round, they must prepare a batch of decorated traybakes. (S)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud meets widowed teacher Gretta, who is making a fresh start in rural Cambridgeshire with a Malaysianinspired burnt wood and glass home. However, as site clearance begins, so does the Covid-19 pandemic - and family harmony is tested when an apple tree much loved by Fernando is condemned for removal by Gretta. (S)9PM9.00COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS Ash and Gordon’s awkward sexual encounter causes them to drift apart. Comedy, starring Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer. (S) (R)9.30THE 2 JOHNNIES LATE NIGHT LOCK IN Comedy and entertainment from the Tipperary duo, joined each evening by some of their well-known friends for a host of shenanigans.10PM10.30FILM: FALLING FOR THE LIFE OF ALEX WHELAN A young woman meets the man of her dreams at a foreign language film club, but discovers the next day through social media that he has died. Piecing together who he was through his online life, she begins to wonder what could have been. Drama, starring Lila Coleman. (S)11PM11.00Anam: Songs for Hearts & Minds (S)12.05A Spy Among Friends (S) (R)1.10The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (S) (R)2.10EuroNews6AM 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) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN EXPRESS (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 7 (S)7.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Sam reveals there is more to his version of events. (S)8.30BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD The actor and his son hit the road again, but this time are staying closer to home and heading for Europe as they travel from Essex to Italy’s Amalfi coast. (R)9PM9.00THE LONG SHADOW West Yorkshire Police launch a massive public appeal.10PM10.05THE TONIGHT SHOW A unique take on the big stories of the day with a panel of guests. (S)11PM11.05THE MONK: A FREE MAN A look back at one of the trial of Gerry “the Monk” Hutch. (S) (R)12.05THE WALK-IN (S) (R)1.05DIANA – THE ULTIMATE TRUTH (S) (R)2.05CLOSE5.25THE 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)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam (S) (R)12.40Paisean Faisean (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S) (R)3.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30AN GÚNA BAINISE (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Part one of two. The girls reminisce. (S) (R)6.30ABAIR AMHRÁN (R)6.42AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH6.45NUACHT TG47PM7.007 LÁ Live debate on the major issues of the day with a panel of analysts.8PM8.00TARRTHÁLAITHE NA HÉIREANN The Dublin Wicklow Mountain team hosts its annual Run the Line Fundraiser.8.30ROS NA RÚN9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (S) (R)9.30UNDERDOGS The Underdogs undergo a gruelling fitness test.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN (R)12.10CEOL Ó KYLEMORE: CEILIÚRADH NA MBAN (R)1.05DÁIL ÉIREANN2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15TÁ SCHUMACHER AR A BHEALACH (R)2.30TARRTHÁLAITHE NA HÉIREANN (R)3.00UNDERDOGS (R)3.50ROS NA RÚN (R)4.20SEAL LE DÁITHÍ4.45FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24