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Today's TV Wednesday 16 March

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Today's TV Wednesday 16 March
Today's TV Wednesday 16 March

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CAUGHT RED HANDED (S) (R)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Wallasey, Ilkeston and Salford. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Members of rock bands the Darkness and Feeder compete. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS A struggling Emma makes a bad impression with someone important. (S)2.15SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY – PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS Lu and Frank must clear the Queen’s name. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Sonali Shah helps a London couple search for their a home in Buckinghamshire. (S)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP The artisans work on Victorian carriage lamps and a copper jewellery box. (S)4.30BRIDGE OF LIES Game show, hosted by Ross Kemp. (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 Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas present another mix of nationwide reports and chat. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Things are tense the Taylors as Mitch tries to find somewhere to stay and Bailey pleads with Keegan to intervene. But Keegan has his own problems, feeling angry with himself for not picking up on Gray’s abuse of his sister. (S)8PM8.00THIS IS MY HOUSE FOR RED NOSE DAY Claudia Winkleman, Chris Eubank, Harry Hill and Nina Wadia try to work out who is the owner of a luxury home - Ricky Hatton, Claire Richards, Deborah Meaden or Rob Rinder?(S)8.30THE REPAIR SHOP Experts restore family heirlooms and treasured possessions to their former glory. (S)9PM9.00INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS WITH ALAN CARR The contestants are sent to Wotton House, a grand hotel in the Surrey Hills, where they must each transform one of the nine bedrooms to create a space that reflects their signature style but with an eccentric British twist. The designers relish the challenge, embracing the idea of British eccentricity. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35NOLAN LIVE Lively debate with Stephen Nolan and guests on stories and issues that matter to the people of Northern Ireland. (S)11PM11.35The Fast and the Farmer-ish (S)12.05Mood (S) (R)12.55The Graham Norton Show (S) (R)1.45BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Repair Shop (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC News (S)11.15Politics Live (S)1.00Ready Steady Cook (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (S) (R)3.00THE HEIGHTS (S) (R)3.30MURDER, MYSTERY AND MY FAMILY (S) (R)4.15THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Jen Brister, Kelvin Fletcher, Ian Moore and Zoe Williams go toe to toe testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games across the week. (S)6.30LIGHTNING Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz in which contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick thinking and speedy reactions. (S)7PM7.00DOCTORS A struggling Emma makes a bad impression with someone important and Jimmi reaches out to Asif. Princess gets drinks with her new colleagues but things to take an unexpected turn. (S) (R)7.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL The chef champions the food, history, music, art and culture of the county. (S) (R)8PM8.00YOUR BODY UNCOVERED WITH KATE GARRAWAY Kate meets a singer who has been delaying treatment for a thyroid nodule for fear it may damage her voice, and a woman who has been plagued by agonising gallstone attacks. (S)9PM9.00GREAT BRITISH MENU The three remaining chefs from the South West present their main courses and desserts, inspired by 100 years of British Broadcasting. For mains, one chef takes inspiration from longrunning Radio 4 classic Desert Island Discs, and another pays homage to William and Kate’s Royal Wedding. (S)10PM10.00SPOTLIGHT Investigations into social and political issues affecting Northern Ireland. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Crime NI (S) (R)11.55The Office (S) (R)12.25Unspun World with John Simpson (S)12.50BBC News (S)1.10Sign Zone: Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (S) (R)1.55Sign Zone: Great Coastal Railway Journeys (S) (R)2.25This 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)12.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)12.40UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)12.50ITV RACING: CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL LIVE Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present the second day of the prestigious festival, including feature race the 3.30 Champion Chase, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10. (S)4.30TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the most dramatic endgames from the arcade-themed quiz show hosted by Ben Shephard. (S)5.00THE CHASE Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Jill, James, Malcolm and Kat work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Dawn is under immense pressure. Manpreet puts on a brave face. A vulnerable Amelia is left embarrassed. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Abi awaits the outcome of her baby’s operation. Amy is thwarted in her efforts to spend time with Jacob. Michael confronts Grace with his parents’ allegations of blackmail. (S)9PM9.00KATE & KOJI New series. Kate is set to be rewarded for her work during the pandemic, but she learns Councillor Bone is going to present the award. Comedy, with Brenda Blethyn.(S)9.30BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD The actor and his son hit the road again, but this time are staying closer to home and heading for Europe. (S) (R)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PESTON Political magazine show, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. Including updates from social media taking in perspectives from viewers, experts and key players throughout the programme. (S)11PM11.40Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown Rachel Riley, Stacey Dooley, Nihal Arthanayake and Jon Richardson join team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett on the TV-themed comedy quiz show. (S) (R)12.25Shop: Ideal World3.00Bling (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV5.05Tipping 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)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S)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)11.30Coast vs Country (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown Jon Culshaw is in Dictionary Corner. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S)5.30FAME IN THE FAMILY (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer is filmed fleeing from a wild bear and becomes a local laughing stock. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Zara and Tony prepare for their debate, but could a blast from the past ruin things for Zara. Warren gets a shock as he is confronted by a masked attacker. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer meet Sue and Roy in Poole, Dorset, who cannot agree whether to sell their four-bedroom chalet bungalow or renovate instead. (S) (R)9PM9.00MICHAEL MOSLEY: WHO MADE BRITAIN FAT? Part two of two. Michael Mosley focuses on the rise in fast food, asks what supermarkets can do to tackle obesity and asks whether the NHS is getting it right on obesity. (S)10PM10.00NAKED ATTRACTION A 28-yearold nature lover and a 48-year-old building boss each choose a date after seeing what their potential partners have to offer on a purely physical level. The next episode is available on All 4 straight after the transmission of this one. (S)11PM11.05Sex Actually with Alice Levine (S) (R)12.10Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)1.0524 Hours in A&E (S) (R)2.00The Simpsons (S) (R)2.25FILM: Area 51 (2015) Found footage sci-fi thriller, starring Reid Warner. (S)4.00Location, Location, Location (S) (R)4.55George Clarke’s Old House, New Home (S) (R)5.50Find It, Fix It, Flog It (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)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.40Milo (S) (R)7.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.30Storytime and Sign (S)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.15GEORGE CLARKE’S BUILD A NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY (S) (R)1.105 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.15HOME AND AWAY (S)1.45NEIGHBOURS (S)2.15FILM: A STRANGER IN MY HOME (2020) Premiere. Thriller, starring Anna Marie Dobbins. (S)4.00FILTHY HOUSE SOS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS Ned’s tryst with Harlow weighs on him. (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Jeremy Vine asks the questions as Uddingston.pub quiz team the Windmill Regulars take on the quiz experts, hoping to walk away with the rolling prize fund. (S)7PM7.00THE GADGET SHOW Ortis Deley is joined by two world-record holders to find out which of three commuter bikes is best, while Georgie Barrat and Jon Bentley try out home cinema set-ups. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00POLICE INTERCEPTORS Dan Machin and Jim Campin manage to track down a suspected drunk driver, who runs at Jim holding a knife and Dan is left with no choice but to use his Taser. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00COUNCIL HOUSE SWAP New series. Documentary about tenants in social housing across the UK looking to exchange homes, beginning with a mum-of-four who wants to trade Mitcham for somewhere more rural. (S)10PM10.00FILM: RAMBO: LAST BLOOD (2019) Premiere. John Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in one final mission. Action thriller sequel, starring Sylvester Stallone. (S)11PM11.00Entertainment News on 5 (S) (R)11.05FILM: Rambo: Last Blood (2019) Concluded. (S)1.20The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.10The Queen’s Guards: A Year In Service (S) (R)4.10Get Your Tatts Out: Kavos Ink (S) (R)5.00Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.20House Doctor (S) (R)5.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.20TELESHOPPING6.55TELESHOPPING7.30TELESHOPPING8.05TODAY (S) (R)10.05THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S); Weather11.00DR PHIL; Weather11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25DOCTORS Karen goes on a date, but Rob may not even notice. (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS Mitch tries to tell Mack and Mia the truth about their father. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE Donal Byrne presents the programme from Iceland as he celebrates the country’s links with Ireland. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Keegan is angry with himself for not picking up on Gray’s abuse of his sister. (S); Lotto8PM8.00FAIR CITY Tommy fears he and Zak will have nowhere to go as eviction looms, while a suspicious Dolores is determined to get to the root of Paul and Orla’s disagreement.(S)8.30DONAL’S ROAD TRIP Donal Skehan heads to Co Waterford, where he samples the famous Waterford Blaa, eats seafood in Tramore and tries paddleboarding in Dunmore East. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35RTÉ INVESTIGATES: IRELAND’S ILLEGAL ADOPTIONS – STILL SEARCHING The programme again turns the spotlight on children illegally adopted in Ireland, revealing how many are still battling for answers and struggling to discover their true identities. (S)11PM11.00Room to Improve (S) (R)12.05Silent Witness (S) (R)1.10Operation Transformation (S) (R)2.10Ireland’s Fittest Family (S) (R)3.25The Style Counsellors (S) (R)3.50Droichid Na hÉireann (S) (R)4.15How to Be Good with Money (S) (R)4.45Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (S) (R)5.10Peataí! (S) (R)5.35Ear to the Ground (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Bing (R)7.05Bing (R)7.15Let’s Find Out (S) (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.404 O’Clock Club (S) (R)8.10Nova Jones (S) (R)8.40Body Brothers (S) (R)8.50Nelly & Nora (S) (R)9.00Gigglebiz (S) (R)9.15Go Jetters (S) (R)9.25Go Jetters (S) (R)9.40Odo (R)9.45Odo (R)9.55Fireman Sam (R)10.05Fireman Sam (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)11.10Numtums (S) (R)11.20Numtums (S) (R)11.35Chuggington: Tales from the Rails (R)11.45Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)12.10Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)12.40Horrible Histories (S) (R)1.15The Strange Chores (S) (R)1.25The Strange Chores (S) (R)1.404 O’Clock Club (S) (R)2.15Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)2.45Mustangs FC (R)3.15Malory Towers (S) (R)3.45Mystic (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Lost in the bush, Ned and Harlow huddle together until help arrives. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Neve has a flashback to a painful memory. (S) (R)7PM7.00TOP GEAR Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to Bolton to test three new company cars, while Chris puts the Ferrari SF90 supercar through its paces.(S) (R)8PM8.10OPEN HOUSE DUBLIN Thoughts on a post-pandemic city, which illustrates powerfully the values of the Irish Architecture Foundation as people advocate for a better-built world. (S) (R)8.20YOUR GARDEN MADE PERFECT Rival designers come up with alternative ideas for the West Sussex garden of wheelchair user Tracey and her husband. With Angela Scanlon. (S)9PM9.30CELEBRITY PULLING WITH MY PARENTS Chelsea Farrell’s mother is on hand to help her get into the dating game, while Mary McEvoy and Eunice McMenamin team up to sort out the love life of their friend Thomas ‘Crossy’ Crosse. (S) (R)10PM10.30BLUE BLOODS Danny pursues a con artist pretending to be the legendary singer Jimmy Buffett. Frank investigates a police captain who is using her badge to get free wares from local stores. (S)11PM11.20Gossip Girl (S)12.25Dan and Becs (S) (R)12.35Dan and Becs (S) (R)12.45Stath Lets Flats (S) (R)1.15Reggie in China (S) (R)2.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00RACING: CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present the second day of the prestigious festival, including feature race the 3.30 Champion Chase, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10.4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 77.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00ANTISOCIAL IRELAND (R)10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND DOES 00’S & NOW (S) (R)12.00THE DECEIVED (R)1.00THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL (R)2.15DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)2.45DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)3.15CLOSE5.25PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF INDIAN DOGS (R)5.50PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF INDIAN DOGS (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong (S)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS The girls plan to save for Christmas. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS The family calls on Norma’s parents. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30CLEAS ACT A visit to Scoil Neasáin, Harmonstown. (R)8PM8.25AN CÓSTA THIAR Áine Ní Bhreisleáin ends her journey in Uíbh Ráthach, in South Kerry. Last in the series.9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA With Jim Devine, Mike Denver, Brendan Shine and Gerry Guthrie. (S) (R)9.30FILM: THE QUEEN V PATRICK O’DONNELL (2021) Premiere. True-life drama about the fate of the Donegal man who killed informer James Carey on board a ship off the coast of South Africa in 1883. Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde stars.11PM11.10NARCOS Murphy and Peña are suspended for their actions. Last in the series.12.02AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.05AN DIABHAL INTI (R)12.35WEAKEST LINK (S) (R)1.35FRANCE 245.29FRANCE 24