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Today's TV Thursday 20 January

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The Apprentice, BBC 1, 9pm. Lord Sugar tasks his candidates with creating and branding a new non-alcoholic drink, before hosting a launch event where they pitch and sell their product to leading retailers 
The Apprentice, BBC 1, 9pm. Lord Sugar tasks his candidates with creating and branding a new non-alcoholic drink, before hosting a launch event where they pitch and sell their product to leading retailers 

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00RIP OFF BRITAIN: HOLIDAYS (S)10.45THE MOMENT OF PROOF (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties about to be auctioned in Barnsley, Cockermouth and Dover. (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Two teams test their antiques knowledge in Kingston upon Thames. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Rob has a surprise for Karen which leads to an unexpected adventure. (S)2.15FATHER BROWN The sleuthing priest visits a jesters’ convention. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple looking for a home in Shropshire. (S) (R)3.45THE FARMERS’ COUNTRY SHOWDOWN Local food purveyors attend Shipbourne Farmers’ Market. (S)4.30ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Steven Moore and Roo Irvine cruise around Lancashire. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX;Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones co-hosts the magazine show featuring a mixture of chat and stories of interest. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Chelsea gets a shock when she arrives to sign Jordan’s birth certificate. Stuart warns Sonia to keep away from him and Jay takes pleasure in getting his revenge on Janine. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN Entrepreneurs pitch activity-packed weekend breaks for adults, vegan handbags with an X-rated twist, a home delivery app for shoppers and a range of homemade soups and stews. (S)9PM9.00THE APPRENTICE Lord Sugar tasks his candidates with creating and branding a new non-alcoholic drink, before hosting a launch event where they pitch and sell their product to leading retailers. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE VIEW Mark Carruthers reviews the week’s political news, introducing reports on the latest events at Stormont and Westminster. (S)11PM11.15Question Time Fiona Bruce chairs the topical debate, inviting a panel of politicians and other guests in St Andrews to answer questions from an invited audience. (S)12.15Newscast Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss the week’s biggest stories on their weekly roundup from Westminster. (S)12.45The Green Planet A guide to the world of plants that grow in water. (S) (R)1.50BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30The Farmers’ Country Showdown (S) (R)7.15Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Shop Well for the Planet? (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00BOWLS: WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Coverage of the World Indoor Championships from Potters Resort in Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk, featuring the ladies’ singles final and a second-round open singles match. (S)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Jayde Adams, Josie d’Arby, Rufus Hound and Scott Mills compete on the quiz show. (S) (R)6.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL In the town of Looe, Rick discovers a time when the Cornish were taken as slaves by Barbary Pirates. And in Newlyn, he meets two chefs who cook mackerel to perfection. (S)7PM7.00THE HAIRY BIKERS GO NORTH Simon King and Dave Myers explore county of Tyne & Wear and the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne, where Simon has spent most of his life. Last in the series. (S) (R)8PM8.00WINTERWATCH In Northern Ireland, Megan McCubbin gets a rare view inside an egret roost after dark. Norfolk is putting on a show of its own at Wild Ken Hill where the wading marsh is awash with action and Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan bring us its highlights. Over on the Isle of Mull, Iolo Williams is banking on some hungry winter dinner guests. (S)9PM9.00ANDY WARHOL’S AMERICA The final episode sees a much more cautious Warhol, a man obsessed with money and security. He reflects on the upper echelons of American society, and becomes obsessed by Nixon’s visit to China. He also documents the underside of US life, exiled drag queens, racism and the plight of the homeless. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00THE APPRENTICE: YOU’RE FIRED Tom Allen is joined by a panel of experts and celebrity fans who analyse this week’s task, and also interviews the latest rejected candidate. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Why Ships Crash The inside story of the Ever Given accident, that blocked the Suez Canal. (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: The Hunt for Bible John Part one of two. An exploration of one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved cases. (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: The Hunt for Bible John (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Take a Hike (S) (R)2.45Sign Zone: The Moment of Proof (S) (R)3.15This 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 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 At the Devonshire Dome in Buxton, Laurie Scully wants to take a seat on a historical piece of furniture, and Alison Chapman takes a bid at a wristwatch. (S)3.00LINGO (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Al offers Kerry and Kyle a lift. Meanwhile, Cain and Mackenzie head to meet Gavin, and Kim interrupts a conversation. (S)7.30UTV LIFE An entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests, plus music and a few surprises. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Al makes a promise. Kim opens up, and a playdate is suggested. (S)8.30THE MARTIN LEWIS MONEY SHOW: LIVE As January continues, along with the bills and big cost of living increases, the consumer expert is on hand to help the nation through this financially tricky month. (S)9PM9.00MARTIN CLUNES: ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC In Vanuatu, Martin climbs an active volcano and meets a tribe who worship Prince Philip. In Tonga, the presenter meets a third gender leiti and a princess. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45BORIS JOHNSON: IS THE PARTY OVER? TONIGHT (S)11PM11.10Wonders of the Border Sean Fletcher explores the Black Mountains, the world-famous literary town of Hay-on-Wye, and the Mid-Wales mansion with links to Sherlock Holmes. (S) (R)11.40All Elite Wrestling: Rampage Hard-hitting action. (S)12.30Shop: Ideal World3.00oris Johnson: Is the Party Over? Tonight (S) (R)3.25A Year in the Beacons (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.05Countdown (S) (R)6.45Cheers (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S)(R)8.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (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)11.30Sun, Sea and Selling Houses (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S)5.00JUNIOR BAKE OFF The bakers are tasked to produce delicious, sweet creations for the judges. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Bart’s graffiti impresses a group of artists. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Shaq confesses what he has been hiding to Misbah, and later he makes a rash decision. Warren tries to convince Maxine to take the next step in their relationship. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOUSE Eighty-five-year-old Pim admires stubborn beagle Dexter, while Chihuahuas Bear and Dave try to convince seven-year-old husky-fan Ollie that two little dogs are better than one. (S)9PM9.00SCREW Ali reminds Leigh how big a difference she and her team can make to the lives of the inmates – and just how badly she needs to stay on C Wing. Comedy drama, starring Nina Sosanya, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Laura Checkley, Karan Gill, Stephen Wight, Ron Donachie and Faraz Ayub. (S)10PM10.00FIRST DATES Bristol-based Becky seeks a man who will accept her and her snake. It remains to be seen whether leather-clad Lee from London is the guy she’s looking for. (S)11PM11.05999: What’s Your Emergency? Emergency services in South Yorkshire face a difficult night. (S) (R)12.1024 Hours in A&E Emergency care nurse Tim reflects on his role. (S) (R)1.05Geordie Hospital (S) (R)2.00Screw (S) (R)2.50Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.45Don’t Diet, Lose Weight (S) (R)4.35Food Unwrapped (S) (R)5.05Mend It for Money (S) (R)5.55Escape to the Chateau (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mya Go (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S)7.40Milo (S) (R)7.50Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.15SHOPLIFTERS & SCAMMERS: AT WAR WITH THE LAW TM Eye undercover detectives Steve and Adam question a shoplifter. (S)1.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: PERFECT MURDERER, PERFECT HUSBAND (2019) Thriller, with Michael Welch. (S)4.00WATERCOLOUR CHALLENGE (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30WINTER ROAD RESCUE Following snowplough teams. (S)7PM7.00GO VEGGIE AND VEGAN WITH MATT TEBBUTT The chef creates a vegan spinach and ricotta cannelloni, using oat milk for the bechamel and a flavour-packed easy tomato sauce made in the oven. Matt also explores versatile ways to use beetroot beyond pickling. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00OUR GREAT YORKSHIRE LIFE Christa Ackroyd enjoys a behind-thescenes invite to York Minster, and keyboard-player Howard Beaumont prepares for his latest performance at Scarborough Spa’s Sun Court. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00999: CRITICAL CONDITION Trauma specialist Dr Richard Fawcett treats Cara, a woman who fell 50 metres down a waterfall, and must also investigate hidden internal injuries. (S)10PM10.00A&E AFTER DARK Two people arrive after jumping from an upstairs window during a house fire and consultant Andy must manage their care and ensure Resus runs smoothly as other serious cases arrive. (S) (R)11PM11.05Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack The rising number of assaults on police officers. (S) (R)12.05Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00The 21. co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.05Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords (S) (R)3.55OMG! My Midlife Plastic Crisis (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Busters (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.05TELESHOPPING6.40TELESHOPPING7.15TELESHOPPING7.50TODAY (S) (R)9.50THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) Weather10.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)11.15DOCTORS (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Logan abandons his day with Mackenzie. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30TASTES LIKE HOME (S) (R)3.00KEYS TO MY LIFE Rory Cowan goes back to Ballyfermot house where he grew up.(S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00EAR TO THE GROUND Magazine show for rural residents. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Chelsea gets a shock when she arrives to sign Jordan’s birth certificate. Stuart warns Sonia to keep away from him and Jay takes pleasure in getting his revenge on Janine. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Olwen impersonates Eileen Bishop, while Louis finally comes clean about his mystery illness, and Paul and Orla’s relationship falters when business becomes personal. (S)8.30HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee gives advice to a woman whose home is in negative equity. (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 Fran McNulty. (S)10PM10.15WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Actor and author David Walliams delves into his family history, learning of his paternal great-grandfather’s traumatic experiences during the First World War. (S); Weather11PM11.30Guilt Max and Kenny find a local Minister more of an obstacle than they thought. (S)12.35Silent Witness Part one of two. Thomas performs a post mortem on a soldier who died in military training and his investigation takes a turn when he discovers traces of a possible nerve agent. (S) (R)1.40Prime Time (S) (R)2.15Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.25Doctors (S) (R)2.55Dr Phil (S) (R)3.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Bluey (S) (R)7.05Bluey (S) (R)7.15Wild Kids (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Ace My Space (S) (R)8.10Jamie Johnson (S) (R)8.40Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)8.50Garden Tales (S) (R)9.00Let’s Find Out (R)9.15Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)9.25Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R)9.40Nelly & Nora (S) (R)9.45Nelly & Nora (S) (R)9.55Remy & Boo (R)10.05Remy & Boo (R)10.15Old Jack’s Boat (S) (R)10.30Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.40Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)10.55Peppa Pig (R)11.00Peppa Pig (R)11.05Peppa Pig (R)11.10Bluey (S) (R)11.15Bluey (S) (R)11.25Love Monster (R)11.30Love Monster (R)11.40Paddles (R)11.55Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (R)12.20Deadly 60 (S) (R)12.50Horrible Histories: Heroic Home Front (S) (R)1.25Holly Hobbie (S) (R)1.50The Next Step (S) (R)2.15Hardball (S) (R)2.45The Dumping Ground (S) (R)3.15The Dumping Ground (S) (R)3.50Malory Towers (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Logan abandons his day with Mackenzie. (S) (R)7PM7.00INSIDE HOTEL CHOCOLAT Part two of two. The company prepares for Easter, with distribution centre manager Dave under pressure to get online orders and deliveries out of the door on time. (S) (R)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud follows Matt and Sophie White from Sussex as they build a giant family house of fun, featuring a revolving bookcase door, secret dens and hiding places. (S) (R)9PM9.00FATHER TED Dougal and Ted bump into actor Richard Wilson. (S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND Flirty 34-year-old Ginine from Kildare admits she is unable to hide her feelings as she meets garda Andrew, who is 31, from Mayo. (S)10PM10.30THE NORTH WATER Sumner’s adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered, while Drax has a daring opportunity to escape, but must convince Cavendish to help him. (S)11PM11.40Deutschland 89 Martin is forced to face his past when a group of suspected terrorists push him to his limits. Lenora confronts Fuchs and heads to Frankfurt with Romanian agent Grigore. In German. (S) (R)12.40NCIS The body of a marine lieutenant is found hidden under a lorry. (S) (R)1.30Defending the Guilty Caroline and Will take on a case that is almost impossible to win. (S) (R)2.00EuroNews6AM 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)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Kim interrupts a conversation. (S)7.30RARE BREED – A FARMING YEAR The farmers pack the turkeys for delivery. Last in the series. (R)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30EMMERDALE (S)9PM9.00ANNE Ten years after the disaster at Hillsborough, Anne refuses to give up her fight to get justice for her son Kevin. Starring Maxine Peake. (S)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00FANNING AT WHELAN’S (S) (R)12.00INSIDE MONACO: PLAYGROUND OF THE RICH (R)1.20WENTWORTH PRISON (R)2.20CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (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 LÁITHREACH5.30AN CÓSTA THIAR (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Rose has an unusual date. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin cancels a date. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ With guest Karen O’Mahony, a Senior Global Finance Manager with Google.8PM8.00CROÍ AN CHLUB Mícheál Breathnach face their first real challenge.8.30ROS NA RÚN Bobbi Lee wants to celebrate her divorce from Andy.9PM9.00THE FOSTER & ALLEN SHOW With guest Nathan Carter. (R)9.30LAOCHRA GAEL The story of Dublin footballer, Michael Darragh MacAuley. From background and style, MacAuley was not the typical GAA player, and always defied convention or description.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL A journey through the vocation of six shepherds.11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN Bobbi Lee wants to celebrate her divorce from Andy. (R)12.05MR ROBOT (S) (R)1.00DÁIL ÉIREANN1.25FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24