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Today's TV Wednesday 8 September

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Sean Penn stars in The Gunman, Channel 4 at 2.15am 
Sean Penn stars in The Gunman, Channel 4 at 2.15am 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Visits to properties in Lincolnshire, the West Midlands and south Wales. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams compete at an antiques centre in Cheshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Al battles with two of his least favourite people. (S)2.15UNBEATABLE General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A buyer looking to move from Greater London to the Cotswolds. (S)3.45GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Arit Anderson have a budget of £5,000 to create a ‘gin and gym’ garden for Carrie in Alton, so that she can entertain and exercise in her outdoor space. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Izzie Balmer finds an ornament from the trenches of the First World War. (S)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 with Zoe Ball and Jermaine Jenas. (S)7.30FOR PEAT’S SAKE – OUR LIVES Documentary following peat-cutting season on the Isle of Lewis, which continues to have cultural importance to the Scottish way of life. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP Jay Blades and the team take on a clockwork car that will not tick over, a toolbox, a plate camera and a marionette theatre. (S)9PM9.00CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF The celebs are tested on their teamwork in the first semi-final, split into teams and given the task of creating two dishes – but each chef can only work on the food for 20 minutes. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35MATCH OF THE DAY FROM NORTHERN IRELAND Northern Ireland v Switzerland. Stephen Watson presents highlights of the FIFA World Cup Group C at Windsor Park. (S)11PM11.15Gossip Girl The school takes drastic measures to unmask Gossip Girl, Julien and Max uncover shocking family secrets and Zoya turns to an unlikely ally for help. (S)12.15Hayley Goes Hayley Pearce goes in search of the naked truth about nudity, talking to naturists, body diversity influencers and people making nude art. (S)12.45Ambulance (S) (R)1.45BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Garden Rescue (S) (R)7.15Escape to the Country (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Weatherman Walking: The Welsh Coast (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Beechgrove (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Letterbox (S) (R)1.30Make Me a Dealer (S) (R)2.15Meet the Lords (S) (R)3.15ANIMAL PARK SUMMER SPECIAL Cameras follow a penguin love triangle at Longleat Safari Park. (S) (R)3.30MADAGASCAR The wildlife of the island’s eastern mountains. (S) (R)4.30ATHLETICS: DIAMOND LEAGUE ZURICH Coverage of day one of the Weltklasse Zurich, the 14th and final meeting of the campaign, which comes from Letzigrund in Switzerland. (S)6.30RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Kemah Bob, JJ Chalmers, Kevin Clifton and Victoria Derbyshire test their general knowledge skills in the hope of winning a prize. (S)7PM7.00CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Shappi Khorsandi and Konnie Huq search the antiques shops of Sussex in the hope of finding the items that will make the biggest profit. (S) (R)8PM8.00ANIMALS WITH CAMERAS New series. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan leads a team using specially designed on-board cameras to film new behaviour in animals who depend on the oceans. (S)9PM9.00JAY’S YORKSHIRE WORKSHOP Two sisters who work for a homeless charity in Leeds receive a bespoke piece of furniture, while a sheep farmer nominates a fellow farmer who helped him in his hour of need. (S)10PM10.00MOCK THE WEEK Dara O Briain hosts as Ed Gamble, Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James and Ria Lina join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Return to the Bonfire Documentary meeting the residents of the Greater Shankill area of Belfast who build the traditions of bonfire night, and discover what changes have come in recent years. (S) (R)12.15Death in Bollywood A British law firm find a series of faults with the police investigations. Last in the series. (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Celebrity MasterChef (S) (R)2.15This 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 A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00JUDGE RINDER Cameras follow barrister Robert Rinder as he takes on real-life cases in a studio courtroom. (S)3.00TENABLE A team of family members take part. in the quiz series. (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz series in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning an incredible £10,000 jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.15ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)6.45EMMERDALE Wendy is compelled by her guilty conscience, Russ decides to take things to another level, and Kim is dumbfounded. (S)7PM7.15WORLD CUP LIVE Poland v England (Kick-off 7.45pm). Mark Pougatch present all the action from the Group I World Cup qualifier at PGE Narodawy Stadium in Warsaw. England won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Wembley thanks to goals by Harry Kane and Harry Maguire, but they will be wary of the threat posed by Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, who was absent due to injury last time out. That being said, England have a far superior historical record in fixtures between these nations, winning 12 of the 20 contests to have taken place. Poland have only ever registered one victory, winning 2-0 on home soil in a qualifier for the 1974 World Cup. With expert analysis from Emma Hayes, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, commentary by Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon, and reports from Gabriel Clarke. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45WORLD CUP QUALIFIER HIGHLIGHTS Highlights from the latest fixtures, including Poland v England, Wales v Estonia and Northern Ireland v Switzerland. (S)11PM11.55The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years Julie Walters narrates a look back at the long-running awards show, with contributions from this year’s host David Walliams and his predecessors, Trevor McDonald and Dermot O’Leary. (S) (R)12.45Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15Nightscreen5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Countdown (S) (R)6.40Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.40Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00THE GREAT HOUSE GIVEAWAY (S)5.00COME DINE WITH ME (S)5.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart decides that he wants a little brother. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Bart decides he wants a little brother, and unofficially adopts a youngster named Charlie from the local orphanage - much to the dismay of Lisa. With the guest voices of Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City). (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00CHANGING ROOMS Two sets of neighbours make over each other’s rooms in Barnstaple, including dog groomer Sarah, who has enlisted retired mum Lynne to help out. (S)9PM9.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud meets master carpenter Olaf, who is facing the biggest challenge of his career – creating an oasis for himself and partner Fritha on a piece of land situated in West Sussex. (S)10PM10.00GRENFELL: THE UNTOLD STORY Community artist Constantine Gras shares footage he filmed in the years before the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, casting new light on the story and forming a prequel to the disaster. (S)11PM11.3024 Hours in A&E A five-year-old is rushed to A&E after being hit by a car and trapped underneath it. (S) (R)12.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.20Deceit (S) (R)2.15FILM: The Gunman (2015) Crime drama, starring Sean Penn and Idris Elba. (S)4.10George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S) (R)5.05Location, Location, Location (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Circle Square (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.55Milo (S) (R)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.30Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.40Floogals (S) (R)8.55Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15THE NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOUR NEXT DOOR (S) (R)12.155 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.20TRAFFIC COPS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: TIL EX DO US PART (2018) Thriller, starring Kelly Sullivan. (S)4.00BARGAIN BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY Chloe and Ryder come up with a brilliant plan that leaves them professing their love for one another. Elsewhere, Justin and Leah rewrite a song together. (S) (R)6.305 NEWS TONIGHT (S)7PM7.00INSIDE LIDL: THE BIG BUDGET SUPERMARKET Documentary examining how the German supermarket chain became one of Britain’s biggest retailers, and questioning what the future holds for a company yet to embrace online shopping. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00COASTAL DEVON & CORNWALL WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO Michael explores the South West Coast Path, following the western shore of Cornwall’s biggest natural harbour, Mount’s Bay. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00BODY IN THE SNOW: JOANNA YEATES Part one of two. True crime documentary examining the murder of landscape architect Joanna Yeates and the subsequent hunt for her killer. (S)10PM10.15STALKED: MURDER IN SLOW MOTION Friends and family of young women killed by their ex-partners tell the stories of how romance turned to obsession, jealousy and harassment that ended in murder. (S) (R)11PM11.10FILM: The Transporter Refueled (2015) Action thriller sequel, starring Ed Skrein. (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Good Dog, Bad Dog: Inside the World of Doggy Day Care (S) (R)4.00My Mum’s Hotter Than Me! (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Thomas & Friends (S) (R)5.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.40TELESHOPPING7.10TELESHOPPING7.40TELESHOPPING8.15IMPOSSIBLE (S) (R)9.10FATHER BROWN (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Talk show. (S); Weather11.00DR PHIL (S); Weather11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FRANCIS BRENNAN’S GRAND TOUR OF VIETNAM (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30RTÉ NEWS3.40CALL THE MIDWIFE (S) (R)4.40IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY CELEBRITY SPECIAL 2020 (S) (R)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30COOK-IN WITH MARK MORIARTY The chef uses the humble potato as his main ingredient for a variety of recipes, including a potato and beef hotpot, crispy potatoes with a twist, gratin with a butcher’s cut and the method for perfect mash. (S) (R); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY Will plays a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with Ger. (S)8.30NEVEN’S SPANISH FOOD TRAILS: MALLORCA AND MENORCA Neven Maguire returns with the programme in which he explores Spanish cuisine, this time visiting the Balearic Islands, starting in Mallorca’s capital Palma. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35ULTIMATE HELL WEEK – THE PROFESSIONALS Eighteen celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment take on the army training challenge and are put through a gruelling special forces course. (S)10PM10.35SELLING IRELAND’S MOST EXCLUSIVE HOMES Extraordinary and expensive properties currently on the market, including Ballindoolin House in Carbury, Tara Hall in Howth and San Elmo Lodge in Dalkey. (S); Weather11PM11.40A Suitable Boy Andrew Davies’ adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel following the story of a university student coming of age in India in 1951. Starring Tanya Maniktala. (S) (R)12.50GunPlot (S) (R)1.55The Tommy Tiernan Show (S) (R)3.00Horizon Tokyo (S) (R)3.55Open for Business (S) (R)4.20The Big Irish DIY Challenge (S) (R)4.45Super Garden (S) (R)5.10The Zoo (S) (R)5.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.05Storytime (S) (R)7.10Let’s Draw with Tina (R)7.20Dog Loves Books (S)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Ace My Space (S) (R)8.10Junior MasterChef (S) (R)8.40We Bare Bears 8.50 Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.05Katie Morag (S) (R)9.20Grace’s Amazing Machines (R)9.35Go Jetters (S) (R)9.45Go Jetters (S) (R)10.00Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.10Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.25Wild Kratts (R)10.50Critters TV (S) (R)11.00Pablo (S) (R)11.10Pablo (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Peppa Pig (R)11.40Fireman Sam (R)11.50Thomas & Friends (R)12.05Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.30Ben 1012.40Ben 1012.55Malory Towers (S) (R)1.25The Dumping Ground (S) (R)2.00Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)2.304 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.00Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.35Danny & Mick (S) (R)3.45Danny & Mick (S) (R)4.00World’s End (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Teresa feels the pressure from Shay to formally agree to the Quill investment. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH Documentary following competitors going for glory at country shows and fairs across Ireland, focusing on Finn Valley in Co Donegal. In Irish. (S) (R)7.30BAILTE Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits Dún Allt in Gleann Colm Cille, County Donegal, to see how the townland has fully embraced the tourism boom. (S)8PM8.00THE TRUTH ABOUT Over the past 12 months, a team from Imperial College London, in collaboration with the BBC, have surveyed the mental health of over 350,000 people across the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. (S)9PM9.00SEMI-DETACHED Real-time sitcom pilot, starring Lee Mack. (S) (R)9.30THE ROTUNDA New series. Michelle and Clive return to the hospital three years after the birth of their first child, Zach who passed away in the hospital after being born prematurely. (S)10PM10.30DEUTSCHLAND 89 Martin is tortured by Valdez after being taken hosage, while Brigitte teams up with Schweppenstette and faces off with Lenora. In German. Last in the series. (S)11PM11.35We Are Who We Are As Christmas approaches, Caitlin prepares to leave the base and move back to Chicago with her family, but Fraser insists they press on with their plans. Last in the series. (S)12.40I Want That Wedding! The different ways in which couples choose to spend their wedding day. Last in the series. (S) (R)1.35Love and Hate Crime (S) (R)2.35EuroNews6AM 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)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Wendy is compelled by her guilty conscience. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET: MEMORABLE MOMENTS Celebrates the soap’s matriarchs and strong women. (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET: MEMORABLE MOMENTS A look at some memorable days out and holidays. (R)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND Telly addicts review the week’s viewing. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00ONLY FANS: IRELAND’S X-RATED The popularity of the platform. (S) (R)12.00JERICHO (R)1.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)1.55CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Ainmhí 999 (R)11.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)11.55Abair Amhrán (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.05Weakest Link (S)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55COMHRÁ (R)6.25GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA With Jim Devine, Mike Denver, Brendan Shine and Gerry Guthrie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30GO GASTA The two teams at the top of the leader board reach the finale where they race against each other on a challenging obstacle course at Punchestown Racecourse. (R)8PM8.30NA SLIMMERS New series. Seven slimmers begin their weight-loss journey, facing new lifestyle choices and try to control their calorie intake.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 90IDÍ A look at memorable events from 1992, including the so-called X case on abortion. (R)9.30GO MBEIRIMID BEO A tongue-incheek look at apocalypses past, present and future. (R)10PM10.20CATCH-22 Yossarian does his best to avoid a mission. (S) (R)11PM11.12AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.15SURVIVOR: ISLAND OF THE IDOLS Castaways are forced to change their game after a surprising tribe swap.12.05WEAKEST LINK Anne Robinson hosts another round of the general knowledge quiz series. (S) (R)1.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24