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Today's TV Tuesday 19 October

TV Guide

Impeachment: American Crime Story, BBC 2, 9.15pm. New series. Fact-based crime drama focusing on the events that led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment in 1998, starring Beanie Feldstein, Clive Owen and Sarah Paulson 
Impeachment: American Crime Story, BBC 2, 9.15pm. New series. Fact-based crime drama focusing on the events that led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment in 1998, starring Beanie Feldstein, Clive Owen and Sarah Paulson 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN: LIVE Consumer investigations. (S)10.00DOM DELIVERS Dom Littlewood follows a takeaway curry from restaurant to customer. (S)10.45CLAIMED AND SHAMED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties include a four-storey former bank in Greater Manchester. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Oswestry Showground in Shropshire. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Bear tries to persuade Makeda to go to hospital. (S)2.15IMPOSSIBLE Quiz show, hosted by Rick Edwards. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman helps a couple find a home in Worcestershire. (S) (R)3.45MONEY FOR NOTHING Transforming ancient horse tack, a wicker chair and an old chest. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Items in East Anglia include uranium glass and a posh suitcase. (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 Live chat and topical reports with Ronan Keating. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Dana persuades Harvey to apologise to Ash. (S)7.50HOLBY CITY Hanssen reluctantly agrees to take on a new protege, despite their shared and painful history. Lucky asks Max for an impossible favour, while Josh is feeling the pressure. (S)8PM8.30ONLINE ABUSE: WHY DO YOU HATE ME? – PANORAMA Marianna Spring reports on the rising figures for online abuse, and questions why the police, the government and social media companies aren’t doing more to stop it. (S)9PM9.00WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Judi Dench sets out to find out about her father’s experiences during the First World War, but her investigations soon lead her to 16th-century Denmark and nobility. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35SPOTLIGHT Social and political issues affecting Northern Ireland. (S)11PM11.25Read All About It! Dearbhail McDonald and Wendy Austin make their book week recommendation. (S)11.30I Like the Way U Move New series. Dating show in which five rookie dancers compete for the chance to perform with five professionals - and win their hearts at the same time. Presented by Jamie Laing. (S)12.35BBC New Comedy Awards (S)1.05The Graham Norton Show (S) (R)2.00BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Dom Delivers (S) (R)7.15Money for Nothing (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Your Home Made Perfect (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Head Hunters (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Heir Hunters (S) (R)3.00CURIOSITY (S) (R)3.45BORN TO BE WILD (S) (R)4.15BACK TO THE LAND WITH KATE HUMBLE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Michelle Collins, Reginald D Hunter, Joanne McNally and Bill Turnbull test their skills in a triviabased games across the week. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Rylan chats to the lucky couple that survived the weekend’s dance-off, and a familiar Strictly face casts their expert eye over the weekend’s performances in Choreography Corner. (S)7PM7.00BACK IN TIME FOR SCHOOL The teenagers experience the hands-on approach of 1960s secondary modern school, in an era that was geared towards training them for the world of work. (S) (R)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA Just off the west coast of Scotland, on the rugged Isle of Mull, the Tobermory lifeboat crew have to battle huge waves to save a 40-foot fishing boat that’s lost all power. (S)9PM9.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA The RNLI volunteers race against time to try and save three people in the water in the Bristol Channel. (S)9.15IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY New series. Fact-based crime drama focusing on the events that led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment in 1998, starring Beanie Feldstein and Sarah Paulson. (S)10PM10.15SQUEAMISH ABOUT… Spoof documentary in which reporter Michael Squeamish (Matt Berry) explores various subjects, beginning by offering his unique take on British entertainment. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15The Borrowers The loan office deals with plans to expand businesses and fund medical treatment. (S) (R)11.45NFL This Week Action from the latest fixtures, including Jacksonville Jaguars v Miami Dolphins and New York Giants v Los Angeles Rams. (S)12.35BBC News (S)1.05Sign Zone: Don’t Exclude Me (S) (R)2.05Sign Zone: The Girl with the Colourful Leg – Our Lives (S) (R)2.35This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN News, current affairs and lifestyle. (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 chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00BLING Nikki makes engagement rings for a married couple using gemstones that prove to be problematic, and David has his work cut out for him with some missing opals. (S)3.00WINNING COMBINATION Quiz show, hosted by Omid Djalili. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Residents are in danger. Meanwhile, Victoria is powerless, and Mack hears a loud scream. (S)7.30UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)8PM8.00UP CLOSE Current affairs programme looking at issues affecting the people of Northern Ireland. (S)9PM9.00ASHLEY BANJO: BRITAIN IN BLACK AND WHITE The Diversity star goes on a journey to explore the negative reaction to his dance on Britain’s Got Talent last year when he and his crew performed a routine which acted out George Floyd’s death at the hands of US police. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45HEATHROW: BRITAIN’S BUSIEST AIRPORT Passenger experience manager Numan is back after a year on furlough and faced with a terminal of 24 passengers who are missing 50 pieces of luggage – and it’s his job to find them. (S)11PM11.10Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera Clips include the heart-stopping moment a skydiver gets knocked out at 10,000 feet after a mid-air collision with an out-of-control skydiver. Narrated by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)12.05Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra Entertainment news.3.15Loose Women Topical debate from a female perspective. (R)4.05Unwind With ITV5.05Tipping Point Quiz show. (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (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) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30THE PERFECT PITCH (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Marge decide Lisa is sensible enough to babysit older brother Bart, much to his annoyance. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Warren has a difficult decision to make, and a worrying phone call from Felix leads to panic for the Deveraux family. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas present a Bake Off first as the amateurs take on a trio of challenges inspired by Germany – traditional biscuits, a torte and a tiered cake. (S)9PM9.15MURDER ISLAND New evidence drops in the form of criminal records and there is a rush for the teams to prepare their cases as one duo will be removed from the island at the end of the day. (S)10PM10.15HOW WE FORGOT TO SAVE THE PLANET Ahead of the COP26 climate change summit, Kieran Hodgson presents this irreverent documentary explaining what it will take to save the planet. (S)11PM11.20Taskmaster Contenders include Alan Davies and Victoria Coren Mitchell. (S) (R)12.25Complaints Welcome Comedy entertainment show putting viewers’ opinions at its heart. (S) (R)1.20Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (S) (R)2.05Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)2.55Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back (S) (R)3.50George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S) (R)4.45Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.40Beat the Chef (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Milo (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.00Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10Go Green with the Grimwades (S) (R)8.25The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.40Circle Square (S)8.55Ricky Zoom (S) (R)9.05Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15SHOPLIFTERS & SCAMMERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW (S)12.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.15NIGHTMARE TENANTS, SLUM LANDLORDS (S) (R)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: STALKED BY THE KILLER EX (2020) Thriller, starring Alex McKenna and Adam Huss. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)5.30NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.00HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine hosts as The Mighty Wanderers try their luck against the Eggheads to win the rolling prize fund. (S)7PM7.00GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Dr Ambareen Ahmed meets young mum Hannah, who has been suffering with chronic back pain since giving birth to her twins five years ago. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE YORKSHIRE VET A much-loved pet pig called Pigley Scott is brought to the practice, and Matt and David head to a local farm where it looks like a pregnant cow requires an emergency C-section. Later, when a German shorthaired pointer requires surgery, his owner is beside herself with worry. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00OUR YORKSHIRE FARM The children are off school for the Easter holidays, and the family prepare for their busiest time of the year as lambing season begins. The lambing hospital shed has already began to fill up, so while Sid takes it upon himself to bed up a private room for a mother and her newborns, Clemmie and Annas help deliver a pair of twins. (S)10PM10.001000 YEARS A SLAVE New series. Famous people with direct links to the slave trade go on journeys around the globe to document their connections to slavery and examine how it shaped the modern world. (S)11PM11.05Ambulance: Code Red Dr Ben Taylor and paramedic Aiden Brown work with the fire and ambulance services to rescue an 11-year-old boy trapped in the wreckage of a car. (S) (R)12.05Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.10Me & My Addiction (S) (R)4.20Now That’s Funny! (S) (R)5.10Divine Designs (S) (R)5.35Thomas & Friends (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.15TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R); Weather10.45DR PHIL (S); Weather11.40SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.10ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Finance tips, with Eoin McGee. (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS Liam comes up with a money-making idea. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00SCANNAL A look back at the ban on smoking in workplaces in 2003 masterminded by then Minister for Health and Children Micheál Martin, and its impact on everyday life. (S) (R)7.30EASTENDERS Gray pins his hopes on a job interview and Dana persuades Harvey to apologise to Ash. Liam puts the plan in motion, talking up Janine’s selling skills to Jay. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY A familiar face returns to Carrigstown to investigate Carol’s insurance claim, Tommy confides in Pete, and Cristiano invites Sash and Olivia to stay as long as they need. (S)8.30DESIGNED FOR LIFE Arlene McIntyre tackles an apartment in the Liberties, central Dublin, with new owner Teresa Slattery wanting an open-plan kitchen and an area for entertaining. (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 Sarah McInerney. (S)10PM10.15BLOODLANDS New series. A detective is convinced a serial killer who was responsible for his wife’s death has returned after a break of 20 years. Crime thriller, starring James Nesbitt and Charlene McKenna. (S)11PM11.25Ultimate Hell Week – The Professionals The programme reaches its final phase. Last in the series. (S) (R)12.30New Amsterdam Iggy and Kapoor discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning. (S)1.25Holby City Dominic tries to give Isaac’s father the best treatment possible. (S)2.35Prime Time (S) (R)3.10Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.20Dr Phil (S) (R)4.05Doctors (S) (R)4.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews6.55Storytime (S) (R)7.00Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)7.10Sir Mouse (S) (R)7.20Chuggington (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)8.10Junior MasterChef (S) (R)8.40We Bare Bears8.50Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.05Katie Morag (S) (R)9.20Grace’s Amazing Machines (S)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)10.45Nelly & Nora (S) (R)10.50Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.00Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.10Tir Na nOg (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Wild Kids (S) (R)11.50Thomas & Friends (R)12.05Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (R)12.30Ben 10 (R)12.40Ben 10 (R)12.55Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.10Millie Inbetween (S) (R)1.40Jamie Johnson (S) (R)2.15Hardball (R)2.404 O’Clock Club (S) (R)3.15Junior MasterChef (S) (R)3.45Hetty Feather (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Nicolette delivers the news that she will be moving into Number 32. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon teaches a course at the university, and Howard surprises the gang when he chooses to enrol on it. Comedy, guest starring Regina King. (S) (R)7.30LIVE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Atletico Madrid v Liverpool (Kick-off 8.00pm). Darragh Maloney presents coverage of the matchday three Group B fixture at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Liverpool have experienced mixed fortunes at this venue, as it was the setting for their sixth European title when they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the 2019 final, but a season later they lost 1-0 here to Atletico in the last 16, before going out 4-2 on aggregate. This is only the seventh meeting between these two teams, and the visitors don’t have a strong record against their Spanish opposition. The English side have only ever beaten the Madrid team once, which was a 2-1 Europa League victory back in April 2010. Plus, highlights of the rest of this evening’s fixtures. (S)11PM11.00The Walking Dead Carol takes Negan on a journey, hoping to minimise the increasing tension. (S)12.00Fantasy Ireland (S) (R)12.15The Handmaid’s Tale (S) (R)1.20O’Casey in the Estate (S) (R)2.20Marty and Bernard – On the Road Again (S) (R)3.15David Brophy’s Unsung Heroes (S) (R)4.10The Style Counsellors (S) (R)4.35How to Be Good with Money (S) (R)5.00EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The 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 WOMEN4.00PAUL 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 Residents are in danger. Victoria is powerless, and Mack hears a loud scream. (S)7.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER Archive news stories from 2001, including 9/11. (S) (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CALL THE CLEANERS Maxine and Jasmine tackle a house filled with 30 years’ worth of arts materials.9PM9.00ANGELA BLACK Ed wants Angela to join forces with him to take action. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00THE HOTEL INSPECTOR (S)12.00UNDERBELLY: RAZOR (R)1.00TRUMP’S AMERICA (R)1.55CLOSE4.35EGGHEADS (R)5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Ainmhí 999 (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30CEOL NA TALÚN (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Blanche’s niece pays a visit. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin becomes uneasy about Winnie. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30AN LÁ A RUGADH MÉ Luke Fitzgerald uncovers what was happening on the day he was born. (R)8PM8.007 LÁ Politics and the economy, national and international affairs.8.30ROS NA RÚN Briain is shocked to discover Sorcha told Caoilfhionn about Jude’s accident.9PM9.00SIAR SNA 60IDÍ A look back at the events of 1960. (R)9.30JOHNNY CASH LIVE AT MONTREUX The singer’s performance at the 1994 jazz festival. (R)10PM10.35WHY WOMEN KILL Rita’s elation is short-lived when Catherine questions her innocence (S)11PM11.25ROS NA RÚN Briain is shocked to discover Sorcha told Caoilfhionn about Jude’s accident. (R)11.55AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.58ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK American comedy drama. (S) (R)1.05FÍORSCÉAL (R)2.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24