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Today's TV Friday 19 June

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Tom Cruise deals with an alien threat while trying to keep his dysfunctional family together in Steven Spielberg's War Of The Worlds on BBC 1 tonight 
Tom Cruise deals with an alien threat while trying to keep his dysfunctional family together in Steven Spielberg's War Of The Worlds on BBC 1 tonight 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00BBC NEWS(S)10.00YOUR MONEY AND YOUR LIFE (S)10.45HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell check out a maisonette in London, a flat in Shirley in the West Midlands, and a triangular piece of land in Blean near Canterbury. (S) (R)11.45FUGITIVES A fugitive swims from Spain to Gibraltar to give himself up. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT The red and blue teams hunt for items in Dorking. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45THE HEIGHTS Several sleep-deprived residents face awkward encounters.(S)2.15FATHER BROWN The priest investigates a 300-year-old secret. (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a couple in Leicestershire. (S) (R)3.45THE BIDDING ROOM The dealers compete to buy a model Spitfire and a pair of gilt cherubs. (S)4.30CORONAVIRUS: DAILY UPDATE (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX;Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live chat and topical reports, with Alex Jones. (S)7.30A QUESTION OF SPORT With Jack Butland, Denise Lewis, Barry McGuigan and Katie Ormerod. (S)8PM8.00KEEPIN ’ER COUNTRY AT HOME Robert Mizzell dons his signature Stetson for a very special performance. (S)8.30JACK WHITEHALL’S FATHER’S DAY The comedian spends a socially distanced day with his dad, Michael. (S)9PM9.00THE OTHER ONE Cathy is forced to take compassionate leave from work. (S)9.30PETER KAY’S CAR SHARE Kayleigh has to promote national blackcurrant jam week. Last in the series. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45FILM: WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) A divorced father tries to protect his two children as alien war machines start to wipe out the human race. Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller, with Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. (S)11PM12.30Weather for the Week Ahead (S)12.35BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Eggheads (S) (R)7.15Bargain Hunt (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Great American Railroad Journeys (S) (R)9.00The Home That Two Built (S) (R)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Chase the Case (S) (R)1.45Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip (S) (R)2.15World Beaters: Lucy Bronze (S)2.25Euros Rewind (S)4.15FLOG IT! This episode comes from Powderham Castle in Devon. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine hosts the quiz in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers hoping to win a cash prize. (S) (R)6.30GREAT BRITISH RAILWAY JOURNEYS In Snowdonia, Michael Portillo braves the fastest zip line in the world – 1,500 feet across a quarry – as he begins the last leg of his journey to Caernarfon. (S) (R)7PM7.00THE PLANETS Professor Brian Cox examines the remotest part of the solar system, a place the most mysterious planets – Uranus, Neptune and dwarf planet Pluto – call home. (S) (R)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD Monty Don gives tips on growing tomatoes and has ideas of how to fill gaps in the garden once the flowers of spring are past their best. (S)9PM9.00SUPERCHARGED OTTERS: NATURAL WORLD Documentary following three orphaned river otters, as cameraman Charlie Hamilton James sets out to reveal their survival secrets and what makes these creatures so captivating. (S) (R)10PM10.00LATER – WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Jools chats to singer, songwriter, broadcaster and Elbow frontman Guy Garvey, who has a long history with Later, having performed six times since 2003. Last in the series. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.20FILM: Selma (2014) Fact-based drama, starring David Oyelowo. (S)1.20Sign Zone: George Floyd: A Killing That Shook the World – Panorama (S) (R)1.50Sign Zone: Springwatch 2020 (S) (R)2.50Sign Zone: What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R)3.15Sign Zone: What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R)3.35This Is BBC Two (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN News, current affairs and lifestyle features. (S)9.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN WITH LORRAINE 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, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.00ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.25UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.30ITV RACING LIVE: ROYAL ASCOT Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present behind-closed-doors coverage of the fourth day of the festival, including the 3.35 Commonwealth Cup. (S)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as Jason, Christine, Karen and Mark answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00BRITAIN’S BEST WALKS WITH JULIA BRADBURY A river walk in Devon. (S) (R)7.30CORONATION STREET Carla tells Peter of the bid to extort money from her. (S)8PM8.00BIRDS OF A FEATHER Sharon passes herself off as Tracey to help Travis out with a problem at school. (S) (R)8.30VERA When a suspected poacher is found dead from a single gunshot wound, Vera must unearth the truth behind his return to the Northumberland moors after a 15-year absence. (S) (R)9PM10PM10.25ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.55UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.15Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (S) (R)12.15Ideal World 3.001000 Heartbeats (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Cheers (S) (R)6.55Cheers (S) (R)7.25Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.45Mike & Molly (S) (R)8.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)8.30The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier ; (S) (R)10.00Frasier ; (S) (R)10.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)11.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)12.00Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.05Come Dine with Me (S)12.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.05A New Life in the Sun (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN: HOME OR AWAY (S) (R)4.00SUN, SEA AND SELLING HOUSES (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Party-loving Mark hosts a Greek evening on the final night in Hertfordshire. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer discovers a talent for opera. (S) (R)6.30THE SIMPSONS Homer becomes a tow-truck driver. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55TAKE YOUR KNEE OFF MY NECK Five short films exploring the death of George Floyd. (S)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S GIANT PET FOOD FACTORY A look inside Mars Petcare’s factory in Melton Mowbray, which produces one million packets of pet food a day, and the 14-acre research centre where products are tested. (S) (R)9PM9.00CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX A rolling cast of famous faces, some of Britain’s best loved personalities, turn their hand to being the country’s most opinionated viewers as they critique the week’s TV. (S)10PM10.00DERRY GIRLSThe gang attend an outdoor pursuits weekend which aims to bring Protestant and Catholic school kids together as part of a peace initiative. (S) (R)10.35DERRY GIRLS New English teacher Ms De Brún arrives at Our Lady Immaculate. (S) (R)11PM11.05Derry Girls (S) (R)11.35Derry Girls (S) (R)12.05Derry Girls (S) (R)12.35Derry Girls (S) (R)1.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)2.20Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.15The Great Songwriters (S) (R)4.10Grand Designs Australia (S) (R)5.05Car S.O.S (S) (R)5.55Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Mya Go (S) (R)6.20Olly the Little White Van (S) (R)6.30Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.40Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.50Abby Hatcher (S)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.15Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.55Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.10Floogals (S) (R)8.25Becca’s Bunch (S) (R)8.45Little Princess (S) (R)8.55Top Wing (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15CAN’T PAY? WE’LL TAKE IT AWAY! (S) (R)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)12.45THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE (2019) Premiere. Mystery, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter and Marilu Henner. (S)4.00FRIENDS (S) (R)4.30FRIENDS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW Craig Charles assesses Samsung’s folding Galaxy Z Flip. Jon Bentley gives Gogglebox star Sandra Martin three affordable 65-inch televisions to check out. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS Bill Nighy narrates a train journey across Sri Lanka, beginning in the coastal city of Colombo and crossing one of the world’s most spectacular viaducts – the Nine Arch Bridge. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00A GREEK ODYSSEY WITH BETTANY HUGHES Bettany visits the sacred isle of Delos, where it has been forbidden for anyone to permanently reside since ancient times, and gets a lesson in wine-making on the island of Ikaria. (S)10PM10.00MOST SHOCKING TALENT SHOW MOMENTS EVER! Kate Thornton introduces a countdown of disastrous moments from TV talent shows, featuring first-hand contributions from Pete Waterman, Arlene Phillips and Brenda Edwards. (S) (R)11PM11.05The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Access (S)3.10The Hotel Inspector (S) (R)4.00The Hotel Inspector (S) (R)4.45House Doctor (S) (R)5.10Great Artists (S) (R)5.35Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.50Access (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.20TELESHOPPING7.50TELESHOPPING8.25THE BEST OF TODAY9.20CASUALTY (S) (R)10.15THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather (S)11.00DR PHIL (S); Weather (S)11.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)1.55NEIGHBOURS (S)2.20RAY & Ó SÉ’S FITNESS 15 (R)2.35THE PET SURGEONS (S) (R)3.05MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA4.05RTÉ NEWS; Weather4.15SAY YES TO THE DRESS (S) (R)4.45IMPOSSIBLE (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30ALL WALKS OF LIFE Dr Sindy Joyce joins Mary McAleese to walk the Cosán na Naomh in Co Kerry. (S) (R)8PM8.00ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The Trotters mourn Grandad’s death. (S) (R)8.30THE ZOO Helen takes a trip to the Republic of the Congo. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE BEST OF THE LATE LATE SHOW The top sporting guests from this season’s Late Late Show, featuring Roy Keane, Joe Schmidt, Shane Lowry, Brian O’Driscoll and the Irish Women’s Hockey team. (S)10PM11PM11.10Love/Hate (S) (R)12.05FILM: Statute of Limitations (2016) Thriller, starring Ashley Scott.1.40Casualty (S) (R)2.30Telly Bingo (R)2.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Peppa Pig (R)7.10Peppa Pig (R)7.15Tir Na nOg (R)7.30Ben 10 (R)7.40Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)7.50Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)8.00Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)8.10Horrible Histories (S) (R)8.40Dragons: Riders of Berk (S)9.05Bing (R)9.10Bing (R)9.20Katie Morag9.35Danger Mouse (R)9.45Everything’s Rosie (R)10.00Everything’s Rosie (R)10.10Shane the Chef (R)10.20Kit and Pup (R)10.30Wild Kids (S) (R)10.45Body Brothers (S) (R)11.00RTÉ’s Home School Hub (S)12.00RTÉ’s Home School Extra (S) (R)12.15Totally Tall Tales / Flints Fabulous Future12.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S)12.45My Pet and Me (R)1.00RTÉ’s Home School Hub (S)2.00Horrible Histories (S) (R)2.30Squad Goals (S) (R)2.55Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)3.00Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)3.10Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)3.20Secret Life of Boys (S)3.45Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)4.10RTÉ’s Home School Extra (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Elly tries to talk Shaun out of leaving for Switzerland. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00RACING FROM GOWRAN PARK Hugh Cahill is joined by Ruby Walsh and Jane Mangan with reporter Brian Gleeson for live coverage of the meeting. With commentary from Richard Pugh. (S)8PM8.00YOUNG SHELDON Dr Sturgis has a nervous breakdown. (S) (R)8.25SAVING LIVES AT SEA The volunteers of the RNLI race to the rescue of an angler who has fallen down a rocky cliff face, a man moments from drowning in the Thames and an injured sailor in high winds. (S)9PM9.35FILM: THE NICE GUYS (2016) A private detective and a hired thug work together to investigate the murder of a porn star in 1970s Los Angeles. Crime comedy, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.10PM11PM11.45Other Voices: Courage (S) (R)12.15Live at the Apollo (S) (R)1.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Tonight Show (R)7.00The Six O’Clock Show (R)8.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (S) (R)1.25RACING: ROYAL ASCOT The fourth and final day of the prestigious festival, including feature race the 3.30 Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10.5.05JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news stories from 2015. (R)7.30YORKSHIRE AIRPORT (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00VERA The murder of a cleaner whose death occurred several hours after the killer blow puts DCI Vera Stanhope on an intriguing trail, as she pieces together his final hours. (S)10PM11PM11.00FILM: MURDER IN THE OUTBACK (2007) Fact-based drama, starring Joanne Froggatt.12.55THE BAY (R)1.45THE MIDDLE (R)2.10CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.50Abair Amhrán (R)12.05A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.35Garraí Glas (R)1.05Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.00Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35LURGAN 2K17 Fifteen-year-old Grace Willis from Meath performs her own song. (R)5.50LURGAN 2K17 (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Rory tries to learn all she can about Logan’s powerful father before she starts work experience on a newspaper. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30WORLD CUP GOLD Argentina v England. A look back at the 1986 quarter-final from Estadio Azteca in Mexico.8PM9PM9.15SÉ MO LAOCH A profile of traditional Irish musician, Matt Molloy. The influential flute player shares some of his music and some of the experiences that have shaped his career. (R)10PM10.12AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.10.15FILM: THE LONG RIDERS (1980) The brothers comprising the Jesse James gang go their separate ways, but reunite for one last job. Western, with Keith, David and Robert Carradine, and Stacy and James Keach.11PM12.05SIAR SNA 60IDÍ (R)12.35WATERLOO: NA LAOCHRA GAEL (R)2.05FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24