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Today's TV Wednesday 28 October

TV Guide

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in Croydon, Maidstone and Liverpool. (S) (R)11.00DEFENDERS UK (S)11.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA Afather of ?ve is left ?ghting for hislife after collapsing.(S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Twoteams test their knowledge in Brighton. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show,hosted by Rick Edwards. (S)2.30THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT Customers unbox, test and score a vegan skincare range. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE PERFECT TOWN Sonali Shah helps acouple who want to move to aSuffolk town. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING Experts transformapair of chairs, metal racks and drawers and aschool desk. (S)4.30THE BIDDING ROOM Items include an early-20th-centuryglass chandelier and antique sketch books. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong.(S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Magazine show, presented by Alex Jones. (S)7.30STILL OPEN ALL HOURS Granville tries to ?nd ause for an old mangle. (S) (R)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP JayBlades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms back to life –anold carousel horse, ateapot, awooden boat puzzle, and aVictorian magic lantern. (S) (R)9PM9.00AMBULANCE Crewmates Adam and Dan treat apatient who has fallen down a?ight of stairsinthe casino, while Rachel and Stuartrespond to a call when achild falls from abunk bed. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.45WEE CHEF! Part one of two. Following young apprentices from Belfast’sMetropolitan College professional cookerycourse. (S)11PM11.15The Rap Game UK (S)12.10Rap Trip: Underground Scenes Uncovered (S)12.45BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Defenders UK (S) (R)6.45Money for Nothing (S) (R)7.30The Super League Show (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Who Do You Think YouAre? (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Decimate (S) (R)1.45Flipping Profit (S) (R)2.30800 Words (S) (R)3.15THE GREATBRITISH SEWING BEE (S) (R)4.15ITALY’S INVISIBLE CITIES (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Jayde Adams, Josie d’Arby, Rufus Hound and Scott Mills go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge skills in avariety of trivia-based games. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Zoe Ball gives all the backstage gossip and exclusive news from Strictly Come Dancing,and Ian Waite gives his thoughts on the couples’ training progress. (S)7PM7.00CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Peter Andre and Joe Pasquale travel around Kent in search of antiques, assisted by experts Paul Laidlawand Catherine Southon. (S) (R)8PM8.00AUTUMNWATCH Michaela Strachan shares more drama fromthe Scottish seal colony, and Chris Packham reveals the latest antics of the multi-coloured badger family.(S)9PM9.00HARLOTS Charlotte is determined to get her own back on Isaac Pincher who has burned down her house. Meanwhile, Lydia makes anew friend in Bedlam. (S)9.50RICK STEIN’S LONG WEEKENDS The chef visits the historic city of Cadiz in southernSpain. (S) (R)10PM10.00THENOUGHTIES: 2001 Angela Scanlon, Amol Rajan and Emma Barnett takealight-hearted look back at the year 2001, from the ?rst Harry Potter ?lm to hit cinemas, to a gripping EastEndersstoryline. (S)10.45NEWSNIGHT;Weather (S)11PM11.30RugbyUnion PRO14 Highlights (S)12.30The DarkShadow of Murder (S)1.50Sign Zone: The Shipman Files: AVery British Crime Story (S) (R)2.30Sign Zone: Top Gear (S) (R)3.50This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment, current affairsand fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly.(S)10.00THIS MORNING Amix of chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather.(S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow criminal barrister RobertRinder as he takes on real-life cases in astudio courtroom. (S)3.00TENABLE Afamily of ?ve answer questions about top 10 lists. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Game show,hosted by Ben Shephard, in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine in the hope of winning up to £10,000. (S)5.00THE CHASE Contestants Anna, Harry, Zoe and Bharat takepart. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Charity is gutted. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Scott threatens Johnny, promising that he will takehim with him if he goes down for armed robbery, and Imran comes up with aplan to fund Yasmeen’strial. (S)8PM8.00HEATHROW:BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Plane spottersvisit the airportlooking for arare sight. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Johnnyreveals his criminal past to an appalled Jenny, Alyarealises Geoff has no intention of selling the house, and Evelyn tries to get her job back. (S)9PM9.00THE SISTER As Nathan and Bob grimly dig up the woods, the truth about that night is revealed, but just when Nathan hopes his nightmare is over,Bob has another twist of the knife. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.35UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show presented by RobertPeston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural ?gures. (S)11PM11.40The Sister (S) (R)12.35Ideal World3.00James Martin’sAmerican Adventure (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen5.05Judge Rinder (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Mike & Molly (S) (R)6.50Mike & Molly (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.40Cheers (S) (R)8.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.05Frasier (S) (R)10.35Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.30Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.35Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00THE GREAT HOUSE GIVEAWAY (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME Glamorous solicitor Aisling hosts the third dinner party in Edinburgh. (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS With the voice of Stephen Hawking.(S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Brody and Sienna prepare to makearun for it. Elsewhere, Kurt promises to make Mandy famous. (S)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)7.55ELLA’S STORY: STAND UP TO CANCER Short films featuring four contrasting cancer stories. (S) (R)8PM8.00AUTUMN AT JIMMY’S FARM The wildlife parktakes deliveryoftheir brand-newinsectivore, an anteater, and with mating season beginning, Nero the stud ram is introduced to his ewes. (S)9PM9.00DAMILOLA: THE BOYNEXT DOOR A poignant and re?ective documentary marking the 20th anniversaryof 10-year-old Damilola Taylor’sviolent murder on aNorth Peckham Estate in south London. (S)10PM10.10FIRST DATES Alook back at ahost of classic dates from the show, including Dapper gent Will being set up on adate with tweed admirer Fran. (S)11PM11.05Random Acts: Black History Month (S)11.10Sing It Loud: Black and Proud (S)12.15Gogglebox: Celebrity Special for SU2C (S) (R)1.10Adult Material (S) (R)2.15FILM: Big Eyes (2014) Biopic of painter Margaret Keane, starring Amy Adams. (S)4.00How Safe Is Going Out? Dispatches (S) (R)4.30Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.25Coach Trip: Road to Barcelona (S) (R)5.50Countdown (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)6.20Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.35Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.45Thomas & Friends (S) (R)6.55Blue’s Clues & You (S)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Ricky Zoom (S) (R)7.55Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.45Daisy & Ollie (S)(R)8.55Shane the Chef (S) (R)9.00Pirata & Capitano9.10Sunny 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 NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOUR NEXT DOOR (S) (R)1.05ACCESS (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: SECRETS IN A SMALL TOWN (2019) Fact-based thriller, starring Kate Drummond. (S)4.00FRIENDS (S) (R)4.30FRIENDS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Justin and Jasmine talks things over. (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00CHRIS TARRANT: EXTREME RAILWAY JOURNEYS Chris embarks on a thousand-mile trip along Spain’s complex rail system, learns the role played by the railways in some of the bloodiest battles of the Spanish Civil War. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON The tower staff prepares to reopen to paying visitors after lockdown results in the longest closure in 75 years, beginning with a special ceremonial lowering of the drawbridge. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00HENRY VIII: ENDGAME The series concludes with a look at the king’s ?nal years, when an in?ected ulcer on his leg had a detrimental impact on his increasingly angry temperament. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00PHILPOTT: 5 MISTAKES THAT CAUGHT THE KILLER The errors made by Mick Philpott that led to his arrest for causing the death of ?ve of his children and their half-brother by setting light to his home in Derby. (S)11PM11.05The Murder of Sally Anne Bowman: 15 Years On (S)12.05A&E After Dark (S)(R)12.55Access (S)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00NCIS (S)(R)3.45NCIS (S)(R)4.30NCIS (S)(R)5.15Access (S)5.30Access (S)5.35House Doctor (S)(R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING7.00TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S)(R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather11.00DR PHIL (S); Weather11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25THE HEIGHTS Pav and Claudia have an unexpected encounter. (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30SUPER GARDEN (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S)(R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show featuring entertainment and celebrity news, consumer advice. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30NEVEN’S SPANISH FOOD TRAILS Neven Maguire tries out local produce in Spain, beginning in Santander. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY A mystery assailant takes revenge on Paul. (S)8.30DONAL’S FAMILY FOOD IN MINUTES Dishes include a roast vegetable curry and a sticky toffee pudding. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35MRS BROWN’S BOYS Agnes discovers Mark and Betty are experiencing problems in the bedroom, and Dermot makes a dif?cult decision about Buster in a special, live episode. (S) (R)10PM10.20THE CHOICE 2020: TRUMP VS BIDEN Documentary exploring the characters of the two US presidential candidates by examining formative episodes in their lives, through interviews with those who know them best. (S); Weather11PM12.30Room to Improve (S)(R)1.30London Calling (S)(R)2.30One Day: How Ireland Eats (S)(R)3.25Herstory: Ireland’s Epic Women (S)(R)3.50The Borrowers (S)(R)4.15Francis Brennan’s Grand Tour (S)(R)4.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.50Storytime (S)(R)6.55Storytime (S)(R)7.00Chuggington: Tales From The Rails7.10Peppa Pig (R)7.15Tir Na nOg (S)(R)7.30Wild Kids (S)(R)7.45Body Brothers (S)7.55Nelly & Nora (R)8.05Lily’s Driftwood Bay (R)8.10Lily’s Driftwood Bay (R)8.20Balamory (S)8.40Grace’s Amazing Machines 8.55Deadly Mission Madagascar9.30Drop Dead Weird (S)(R)10.00Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S)(R)10.05Jamie Johnson (S)(R)10.35Squad Goals (S)(R)11.05Horrible Histories (S)(R)11.40Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (S)12.05A Scare At Samhain (S)12.10Dorg Van Dango (S)(R)12.20Dorg Van Dango (S)(R)12.35Waffle the Wonder Dog (S)(R)1.00Ben 10 (R)1.15Millie Inbetween (S)(R)1.45Jamie Johnson (S)(R)2.20The Next Step (S)(R)2.45A Scare At Samhain (S)(R)2.50Deadly Mission Madagascar 3.25My Story (R)4.00Ar Mbia Ar Sli (R)4.05Blasts from the Past (S)4.30The Bagel and Becky Show (R)4.45NEIGHBOURS (S)(R)5.15HOME AND AWAY (S)(R)5.45WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCCER Shamrock Rovers v Derry City (Kick-off 6.00pm). Coverage of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division match at Tallaght Stadium.7PM8PM8.15DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD IRELAND Baz Ashmawy and the volunteers ?nish the work started by a talented tradesman before he died of a short illness, enabling his widow and three children to ?nally move in. (S) (R)9PM9.15THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE The team hosts a special show dedicated to the memory of a much-cherished broadcaster. (S) (R)9.50LOVE/HATE Nidge struggles to remain on good terms with Dano, as his web of lies and excuses threatens to unravel. Siobhan con?des in her friend Donna. Drama, starring Robert Sheehan. (S) (R)10PM10.55BACHELORS WALK The new tenant Russell causes worries for Raymond. Comedy drama about three thirtysomethings in Dublin, starring Don Wycherly, Simon Delaney and Keith McErlean. (S)11PM11.45I Want That Wedding! (S)12.40NCIS: New Orleans (S)(R)1.30Vikings (S)(R)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S)(R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)(R)1.00The Chase (S)(R)2.00The Chase (S)(R)3.00ELAINE 4.00FURTHER TALES FROM NORTHUMBERLAND WITH ROBSON GREEN4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Charity is gutted. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Scott threatens Johnny, and Imran comes up with a plan to fund Yasmeen’s trial.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 8.30CORONATION STREET Johnny reveals his criminal past to an appalled Jenny.9PM9.00THE MILLION POUND CUBE Twin sister doctors and two best friends undertake a series of challenges.10PM10.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND Telly addicts review the week’s viewing from their living rooms. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.00TRUMP V IRELAND (R)12.15BLACK WORK 1.15AUTOPSY USA 2.10CLOSE 5.20THE INSTANT GARDENER (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Naíonáin an Zú 11.00Little House on the Prairie (S)(R)11.55Abair Amhrán (S)(R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S)(R)12.40Garraí Glas (S)(R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S)(R)2.05Weakest Link (S)(R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg 4.00Cúla 4 5.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.35IRISH PAINT MAGIC (R)6.05GILMORE GIRLS Rory’s grandfather comes out of retirement to help her with a business project, Lorelai causes problems for Michael when his mother comes to town and Dean feels depressed. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG4 7.30AN RÍL DEAL The top dancers from the series so far return for the semi-?nal as they compete for a place in the ?nal. (S) (R)8PM8.30BÁDÓIRÍ Tension grows in the competition between the Tónaí and the American Mór. (S) (R)9PM9.00AMHRÁIN IS ANSA LIOM Mairéad Mhic Dhonncha from Ráith Chairn sings a selection of songs. (S)9.30SÉ MO LAOCH A pro?le of musician Sarah Ghríallais, a member of the Griallais family from Muiceanach idir Dhá Sháile in Conamara. (S) (R)10PM10.30MR ROBOT Elliot goes rogue. (S)11PM11.30THE WINDMILL LANE SESSIONS Performances by Kirsty Bartarelli, Roisin O and the Blades. (S) (R)11.55WEAKEST LINK Quiz, hosted by Anne Robinson. (S) (R)12.50FÍORSCÉAL1.55FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24