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Today's TV Thursday 8 July

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The Handmaid's Tale, RTÉ 2 , 10.30pm: As the series comes to a close, June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice. Last in the series 
The Handmaid's Tale, RTÉ 2 , 10.30pm: As the series comes to a close, June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice. Last in the series 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones host the weekday magazine show featuring a mixture of topical chat and expert advice. (S)10.00HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell visit properties in Kent, Derby and Stoke-on-Trent, all of which have different renovation issues to resolve before they can be sold. (S) (R)11.00MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY A case from 1863 involving the murder of an engine tender. (S)11.45ISLAND MEDICS Behind the scenes at the UK’s most remote hospital, the Gilbert Bain in Shetland. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From the Lincolnshire Antiques and Home show. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45WIMBLEDON 2021 Sue Barker presents live coverage on day 10 of the tournament at the All England Club, where the ladies’ singles semi-finals are scheduled take place. (S)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live magazine show, with Ronan Keating and Clara Amfo. (S)7.35EASTENDERS Denise refuses to let Phil see Raymond again. (S)8PM8.00EAT WELL FOR LESS? Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin offer suggestions to a couple whose cuisine habits are stuck in a rut, owing to their son William’s serious food allergies. (S)9PM9.00DRAGONS’ DEN Two business partners showcase their unique recycled building system, while an entrepreneur seeks investment for his plant-based, biodegradable chewing gum. Last in the series. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather10.35HIGH: CONFESSIONS OF AN IBIZA DRUG MULE Young offender Michaella McCollum recounts her story of attempting to smuggle 12kg of cocaine into an airport in Lima, Peru, in August 2013. (S)11PM11.15MOTD Top 10: Euros Teams (S)11.45Newscast (S); Weather12.20BBC News6AM to 6:30PM6.15Beechgrove A masterclass on the Japanese art of Kokedama. (S) (R)6.45Murder, Mystery and My Family Criminal barristers Sasha Wass and Jeremy Dein investigate an infamous Scottish murder case from 1862 where a compelling alternative suspect could have been the true killer. (S) (R)7.30Bargain Hunt Gary Pe and John Cameron help two teams search for valuable items in Leominster, Herefordshire. Plus, host Anita Manning finds out more about Worcester’s saucy secret. (S) (R)8.15Sign Zone: Dragons’ Den An inventor looks for investment in his quirky pet products and a pair of optometrists hope the Dragons will see a bright future in their anti-blue light filtering idea. (S) (R)9.15Politics Live (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.30WIMBLEDON 2021 Sue Barker presents live coverage on day 10 of the tournament at the All England Club, including the early stages of the opening ladies’ singles semi-final. (S)8PM8.00TODAY AT WIMBLEDON Clare Balding introduces highlights of the day’s play at the All England Club, where the ladies’ singles last-four matches would decide who progressed to Saturday’s final. (S)9PM9.00RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL Joe Swift, Rachel de Thame, Adam Frost and Arit Anderson present further coverage from the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. (S)10PM10.00LIVE AT THE APOLLO: THE ONE ABOUT Highlights from the stand-up show, featuring Rob Brydon and Sara Pascoe. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15ODI Cricket Highlights (S)12.15Sign Zone: The Sheriffs Are Coming (S) (R)1.00Sign Zone: Dom Digs In (S) (R)1.45Sign Zone: A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go? (S) (R)2.45This 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, lifestyle features, 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)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson and the dealers are in Solihull, where items of interest include a military watch and 35 sovereign coins. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Game show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Ryan questions Mack’s desperation. (S)7.30EAT, SHOP, SAVE Ranvir Singh and her team help a Newcastle family. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Ryan is pleased when Mack appears. (S)8.30MARTIN CLUNES: MY TRAVELS AND OTHER ANIMALS The actor explores horses in history. (S)9PM9.00DIANA’S DECADES New series. Documentary taking a fresh approach to the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, recounting how she was shaped by the changing world around her. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45JAMES MARTIN’S ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS James is joined by chef Galton Blackiston for a tour of Cornwall. (S) (R)11PM11.15The Motorbike Show (S) (R)12.10Tour de France Highlights1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! (S) (R)4.05ITV Nightscreen5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.05Cheers (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.25Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Frasier (S) (R)10.25Escape to the Chateau: DIY (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Posh Pawnbrokers (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Weekday magazine show. (S)2.10Countdown Word game with Grace Dent in Dictionary corner. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00MEND IT FOR MONEY (S) (R)5.00COUPLES COME DINE WITH ME (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Marge reignite their love life. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Donna Marie is rejected by her daughter Juliet yet again, Shaq is doing his best to impress the Maalik family, and Sally continues to worry about her safety. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE SUPERVET A look back at memorable cases, including a four-month-old West Highland terrier born without back feet and a bulldog puppy with a serious elbow fracture. (S) (R)9PM9.00ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU: MAKE DO AND MEND Dick and Angel Strawbridge help transform Lexie’s dark, dingy cellar into a sumptuous 1920s-style speakeasy, complete with coal chute bar, banquette seating and art deco detailing. (S)10PM10.00GORDON RAMSAY: UNCHARTED New series. Gordon travels through Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas, where he fishes in high-altitude lakes, and samples fried worms, rare multi-coloured potatoes, and guinea pig. (S)11PM11.05Celebrity Gogglebox (S) (R)12.10100 Vaginas (S) (R)1.05Kathy Burke: Money Talks (S) (R)2.00Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.50Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)3.35Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (S) (R)4.30Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.25Coach Trip: Road to Tenerife (S) (R)5.50Food Unwrapped (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Mya Go (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (S) (R)7.00Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.10Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip & Posy (S) (R)8.00Milo (S) (R)8.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.45Floogals (S) (R)8.50Wissper (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15ROOM TO IMPROVE (S)12.205 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.25BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: DREAM KILLER (2019) Thriller, starring Taylor Castro. (S)4.00BARGAIN LOVING BRITS IN BLACKPOOL (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Justin continues to weave a web of lies around his pain killer addiction. (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00THE WORLD’S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery and natural beauty, beginning with a trip from Inverness to Edinburgh. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00FARROW & BALL: INSIDE THE POSH PAINT FACTORY Documentary uncovering the secrets behind the success of paint company Farrow & Ball, after the firm was recently sold for £500million. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00THE HOTEL INSPECTOR Alex Polizzi is enlisted to rescue Michelangelo’s, a Newcastle hotel and restaurant owned by Paolo Pieri and operated with his brother, Giacomo. (S)10PM10.00NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS Eviction expert Paul helps an old friend evict a hoarder. In Wigan, letting agents Karen and Gemma act on multiple complaints from neighbours about a racially abusive tenant. (S)11PM11.05999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R)12.05999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S) (R)3.10Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr (S) (R)4.00OMG! My Midlife Plastic Crisis (S) (R)4.45House Busters (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.40TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.40TELESHOPPING8.15HOLBY CITY (S) (R)9.20CASUALTY (S) (R); Weather10.25THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather11.15SHORTLAND STREET (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30ROOM TO IMPROVE (S) (R)3.00AT YOUR SERVICE (R)3.30MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S)4.35RTÉ NEWS WITH WEATHER4.45THE DURRELLS (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee helps a compulsive spender. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Denise refuses to let Phil see Raymond again. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Mairead and Damien deal with a distraught Phoebe. (S)8.30THE STYLE COUNSELLORS Eileen Smith and Suzanne Jackson help a Tipperary woman find a new look. (S) (R)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)10PM10.15THE GOOD FIGHT Legal drama, starring Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo and Delroy Lindo. (S)11PM11.10Ireland’s Rich List 2021 (S) (R)12.15Secret Bridesmaids’ Business (S) (R)1.10Lark Rise to Candleford (R)2.35Prime Time (S) (R)3.10Telly Bingo (R)3.20Dr Phil (S) (R)4.05Doctors (S) (R)4.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Storytime (S) (R)7.10Love Monster (R)7.15Love Monster (R)7.25Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)7.45Shane the Chef (R)7.55Sarah & Duck (S) (R)8.00Sarah & Duck (S) (R)8.10Old Jack’s Boat (S) (R)8.25Waffle the Wonder Dog (S)8.50Junior Bake Off (S)9.20Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)9.50Jamie Johnson (S)10.20Squad Goals (S) (R)10.50Leonardo (S) (R)11.20Holly Hobbie (S) (R)11.50The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)12.25The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)12.55Junior Bake Off (S) (R)1.30The Strange Chores (S)1.45Malory Towers (S)2.15Danny & Mick (S) (R)2.25Danny & Mick (S) (R)2.40Hetty Feather (S)3.10Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)3.40Jamie Johnson (S) (R)4.10HART OF DIXIE (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Melanie is left hurt after Toadie reveals he needs space from her. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Jasmine encourages Christian to open up to Tori, but he opens up to Rachel instead. Tane is excited to start work at the gym, but his first shift does not go smoothly. (S) (R)7PM7.00BEST LAID PLANS Charlie Luxton helps Leena and David deal with a large extension in Buckinghamshire, while Sophie Morgan meets a mother-daughter duo restoring an 18th-century property in Surrey. (S)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS: HOUSE OF THE YEAR Kevin McCloud visits five more inspiring homes in the running for the 2018 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year, including an old Victorian gin distillery. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Dougal and Ted campaign for decency. (S) (R)9.30OUR TOWN In the final episode, cameras follow Joni, a 15-year-old aspiring actress and musician, as she juggles filming for a television series and her school work. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.30THE HANDMAID’S TALE As the series comes to a close, June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.35NCIS: New Orleans (S)12.25Chicago PD (S) (R)1.15Vikings (S) (R)2.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00ELAINE4.00A GIANT’S WELCOME – NORTHERN IRELAND Ed Finn continues his journey across Northern Ireland. (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show.(S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Ryan questions Mack’s desperation. (S)7.30RED ROCK A flaw is found in Rachel’s alibi. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE Ryan is pleased when Mack appears. (S)9PM9.00LOVE ISLAND The temperature’s rising as Love Island continues. (S) (R)10PM10.05THE TONIGHT SHOW Matt Cooper and Claire Brock offer their unique take on the big stories of the day. (S)11PM11.05SMALLTOWN (S) (R)12.05FILM: MURDER IN THE MIRROR (2000) Thriller, starring Jane Seymour.1.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 4 na nÓg9.23Cúla 410.28WAC (R)10.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.50Tour de France: Súil Siar (R)12.20TOUR DE FRANCE BEO Live coverage of stage 12, as the cyclists undertake a 159.4km route starting in SaintPaul-Trois-Châteaux and finishing in Nîmes.4.50Cúla 45.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55TRÍD AN LIONSA (R)6.25GAA CÚL CAMPS (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ Tadhg Ó Conghaile is this week’s guest.8PM8.00BAILTE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits the small fishing village of Cill Chiaráin. (R)8.30ROS NA RÚN Berni confronts Briain about what happened between them.9PM9.00TOUR DE FRANCE: SÚIL SIAR A look back at the best action from stage 12.9.30HECTOR Ó SIBERIA GO SAIGON Hector Ó hEochagáin arrives in Bangkok. (R)10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL The history of the terrorist organisation the Ku Klux Klan. (R)11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN Berni confronts Briain about what happened between them. (R)12.05NO TEARS Journalist Monica O’Callaghan is disgusted by how the women are treated and the lack of information available as Kitty has a blood test in Dublin. (S) (R)1.05DÁIL ÉIREANN (R)1.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24