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Today's TV Thursday 31 March

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Today's TV Thursday 31 March
Today's TV Thursday 31 March

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00ANIMAL PARK EASTER SPECIAL The keepers are locked in a battle of wills with a Canadian timber wolf. (S) (R)10.45DEFENDERS UK (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT Radio hosts Edith Bowman, Dotty, Colin Murray and Nihal Arthanayake compete. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS An elderly father lost in the world of dementia makes a wrong step when he wanders off. (S)2.15SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY – PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS A woman suspects her sisters of killing their father. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple search for a Devon home with land for a glamping business. (S) (R)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP Soft toy experts Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell restore a beloved sailor doll. (S)4.30BRIDGE OF LIES Quiz 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 Live magazine show, with Alex Jones. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Stuart and Rainie are surprised by the return of Vi, who is keen to see the baby. Chelsea sees a worrying letter about Gray and Lola is angry with Isaac for keeping things from her. (S)8PM8.00DRAGONS’ DEN Two sisters hope the Dragons will be attracted to their maternity-wear business, while the purveyors of a new type of cocktail hope their product will be to the Dragons’ taste. (S)9PM9.00GORDON RAMSAY’S FUTURE FOOD STARS New series. The acerbic chef seeks the next generation “food star”, looking for someone running an exciting and innovative food or drink business, in need of investment. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE VIEW Mark Carruthers presents a review of the week’s political news, including reports on the latest events at Stormont, plus comment and analysis with studio guests. (S)11PM11.15Question Time (S)12.15Newscast (S)12.45The Ulster Rugby Show (S)1.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Repair Shop (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Your Garden Made Perfect (S) (R)9.00BBC News (S)10.00BBC2 News (S)12.15Politics Live (S)1.00Ready Steady Cook (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Street Auction (S) (R)3.00THE HEIGHTS (S) (R)3.30THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT Customers test a DIY beauty kit and a back-pain relief device. (S) (R)4.15THE MONKEY EATING EAGLE OF THE ORINOCO: NATURAL WORLD Following a harpy eagle from birth to adulthood. (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! Items are valued at Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Babatunde Aleshe, Richie Anderson, Jo Caulfield and Carol Smillie take part. (S)6.30LIGHTNING Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz. (S)7PM7.00DOCTORS An elderly father lost in the world of dementia makes a wrong step when he wanders off from his grown-up daughter and carer. (S) (R)7.30RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL The chef heads into the county’s china clay pits then climbs the Cornish Alps. He also meets his niece, a modern artist, who explains her deep spiritual connection to Cornwall. (S) (R)8PM8.00GREAT BRITISH MENU: THE FINALS The eight regional champions craft their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at a banquet celebrating British broadcasting. Huw Edwards is the guest judge. (S)9PM9.00HOW TO SLEEP WELL WITH MICHAEL MOSLEY As more people than ever struggle with their sleep, Michael Mosley uses the latest science to explore how this impacts our health and what can be done to improve our sleep. (S)10PM10.00THE ULSTER RUGBY SHOW Gavin Andrews presents a lighthearted look at the news, results and talking points around Ulster Rugby’s latest matches in the United Rugby Championship. (S)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15Murder in the Badlands (S) (R)12.15Sign Zone: Your Body Uncovered with Kate Garraway (S) (R)1.15Sign Zone: Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr (S) (R)2.15Sign Zone: Marcus Wareing’s Tales from a Kitchen Garden (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 The team visits Nottingham’s Albert Hall, where items include tourist treasures, a gold haul from around the world and an interesting item with the look of a Russian classic. (S) (R)3.00LINGO (S) (R)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Moira is determined to avenge her brother. Samson cruelly crushes an embarrassed Cathy. Mandy reflects on her would-be wedding a year ago. (S)8PM8.30CRIME SQUAD: HUNTING THE BURGLARS – TONIGHT The team films at close quarters with Kent Police’s burglary squad as they face a surge in break-ins after lockdown. They meet victims who’ve come face-to-face with burglars in their own homes and see how the police finally caught one who had committed 17 burglaries in a matter of weeks. (S)9PM9.00JOANNA LUMLEY’S GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD Joanna visits Berlin, including the Festival of Lights, meets an an all-female motorcycle club, and witnesses a replica of a western town. She also meets a famous photographer who documented life in Soviet-controlled East Berlin. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45PAUL SINHA’S TV SHOWDOWN Carol Vorderman, Judi Love, Joe Swash and Shane Richie join team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett on the TV-themed comedy quiz show. (S) (R)11PM11.25All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)12.15Shop: Ideal World3.00Crime Squad: Hunting the Burglars – Tonight (S) (R)3.25Wonders of Scotland with David Hayman (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)7.40Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.05Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)8.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.05Frasier (S) (R)9.35Frasier (S) (R)10.05Frasier (S) (R)10.35Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.30Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.35Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown With Stephen Fry. (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED Rugby legend Martin Offiah hosts a dinner party. (S)5.30FAME IN THE FAMILY (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Principal Skinner and Mrs Krabappel get engaged. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS The situation with the Nightingales turns dire as Juliet takes the search for James into her own hands. Meanwhile, tension continues to build for Zara and Cindy. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00PERFECT HOUSE, SECRET LOCATION Steve Jones help Essex couple Keith and Tracey Boxcer, along with their daughter Polly, fulfil their ambition of finding a “forever house” with unique character. (S)9PM9.00EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPES WITH SANDI TOKSVIG Sandi and Jenny Eclair escape to Wales, the Wye Valley and the Malvern Hills, where they visit a century-old flatpack house and a converted fruit store. Last in the series. (S)10PM10.00FIRST DATES A look back at some classic meet-ups, including the encounter between upmarket flower seller Calum and construction project manager Lucy. (S)11PM11.05Naked Attraction (S) (R)12.05Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back (S) (R)12.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.50FILM: Thoroughbreds (2017) Comedy crime drama, starring Olivia Cooke. (S)3.25Guy’s Garage (S) (R)4.20Location, Location, Location (S) (R)5.15Moneybags (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Mya Go (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.25Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.40Milo (S) (R)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Ricky Zoom (S) (R)8.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)8.50Odo (S) (R)8.55Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (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: THE DROWNING (2021) Premiere. Thriller, starring René Ashton and Jacey Nichole. (S)4.00FILTHY HOUSE SOS (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30EGGHEADS Kinder Maxi from Hampshire is made up of friends that quiz together at Barton’s Mill pub in Basingstoke. They take on the experts, while Jeremy Vine asks the questions. (S)7PM7.00A COUNTRY LIFE FOR HALF THE PRICE WITH KATE HUMBLE Kate is in Ipswich, where teachers Rob and Nicola have been so desperate to move to the country for a whole new adventure that they’ve even split their family in two to make it happen. (S)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00CORNWALL: A YEAR BY THE SEA Cameras focus on professional surfer Sam, and the tourists wanting surfing lessons. With magnolias no longer in flower at the Caerhays Estate, attention turns to the coastline. Plus, pasty makers Ann and son Fergus attempt to keep up with demand for this tasty local dish. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00NATIONAL TREASURE, NATIONAL DISGRACE: SAVILE, HARRIS & HALL Documentary telling the first-hand stories of those who were abused by some of Britain’s light entertainment stars of the 1970s and 1980s. (S)11PM11.05HMP Wakefield: Evil Behind Bars (S) (R)12.15999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.10The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.10Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (S) (R)4.00Cruising with Jane McDonald (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Paw Patrol (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (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 It’s Valerie’s big day as she prepares to make it down the aisle, (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.30FAIR CITY (S) (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING New series. Conor Pope and Santis O’Garro present a consumer magazine looking at the rising cost of living, beginning by examining the price of food. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Stuart and Rainie are surprised by the return of Vi, who is keen to see the baby. Chelsea sees a worrying letter about Gray and Lola is angry with Isaac. (S)8PM8.00FAIR CITY Tommy is gutted when he realises his future is now in his son’s hands, while Damien draws a line when he discovers the identity of the new buyer for Halpins. (S)8.30NO PLACE LIKE HOME Kathryn Thomas explores the wilds of West Cork. Last in the series. (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.10PM10.15PUTIN’S ROAD TO WAR Michael Kirk and his team reveal the inside story of what led to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, examining the events that shaped Vladimir Putin and the grievances that drive him. (S)11PM11.20Call the Midwife (S)12.25Us (R)1.35Prime Time (R)2.15Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.25Doctors (S) (R)2.55Dr Phil (S) (R)3.40EuroNews6AM 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)8.10Ace My Space (S) (R)8.40Nelly & Nora (S) (R)8.50Remy & Boo (R)9.00Paddles! The Huggable Polar Bear (R)9.15Go Jetters (S) (R)9.25Go Jetters (S) (R)9.40Fireman Sam (R)9.50Fireman Sam (R)10.00Dog Loves Books (S) (R)10.10Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)10.30Swashbuckle (S) (R)10.55Peppa Pig (R)11.00Peppa Pig (R)11.05Peppa Pig (R)11.10Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures (S) (R)11.25Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures (S) (R)11.40Chuggington (R)11.50Chuggington (R)12.00Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)12.25Drop Dead Weird (S) (R)12.55Horrible Histories (S) (R)1.30The Strange Chores (S)1.454 O’Clock Club (S) (R)2.25Holly Hobbie (S) (R)2.50Holly Hobbie (S) (R)3.20Squad Goals (S) (R)3.50Malory Towers (S) (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30Mila (S)5.00THIS IS ART CLUB! (S)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS Harlow is torn over Corey’s suggestion she burn her mother’s diary. Kyle and Roxy struggle to absorb devastating news. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Roo and Justin discuss Theo’s court case. (S) (R)7PM7.00BEST LAID PLANS Sophie Morgan helps Liesa and Keith, who have moved to Essex from Devon to be close to training facilities for their gymnast son, and are working on a brand new bespoke build. (S) (R)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud follows the progress of a dual-purpose family and wheelchair-friendly home built by design engineer and former Paralympic swimmer, Mark Butler. (S)9PM9.00FATHER TED Jack is declared dead after drinking too much floor polish - and Ted is astounded to learn he has been left a fortune in the will.(S) (R)9.30FIRST DATES IRELAND Dee, a 61-year-old GP from Westmeath, is set up on a date with fellow healthcare worker James, who is 64 and from Mayo. (S)10PM10.30CLEAR HISTORY Panel show hosted by Kevin McGahern, in which team captains Joanne McNally and Jason Byrne and their guests rewrite the past in the name of comedy. (S)11PM11.00The Ballycotton Sessions (S)11.30The Investigation (S) (R)12.25NCIS (S) (R)1.15The Office (S) (R)1.50EuroNews6AM 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)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 (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Moira is determined to avenge her brother. Samson cruelly crushes an embarrassed Cathy. (S)8PM8.30BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD The pair arrive in the southwestern state of Arizona, where Bradley and Barney ride through a desert ghost town, before attending a Cowboy College.9PM9.00THE PACT New series. A young brewery boss is found dead, triggering a dramatic chain of events.10PM10.15THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.15OUR HOUSE (R)12.15THE RESTAURANT (S) (R)1.15THE REAL MARIGOLD HOTEL2.15CLOSE5.20THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (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) (R)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 LÁITHREACH5.30BEIDH AONACH AMÁRACH (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Dorothy receives a phone call from an ex-lover. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin falls for his English teacher. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30COMHRÁ Máirtín Tom Sheáinín chats to Clement Mac Mánuis CSsR.8PM8.00SAOL CLAINNE The Coffey family members share the tragic story of the death of their son. Last in the series.8.30ROS NA RÚN Berni discovers the sex of the baby.9PM9.00THE CYCLING SHOW New series. Highlights magazine show9.30CONTRACTORS The second cuts of silage are ready and the contractors are ready to cut, bale and draw. In Kerry, Eoin gets his grass tested for nitrogen and sugar to see if it’s good to cut.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL11PM11.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH11.35ROS NA RÚN Berni discovers she is having a baby girl and is thrilled. (R)12.05MR ROBOT (S) (R)1.05DÁIL ÉIREANN1.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24