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Today's TV Friday 17 March
Today's TV Friday 17 March

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CRITICAL INCIDENT (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER The progress of properties in Staffordshire, Enfield and Southampton. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Newark Antiques and Collectable Fair. (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45HOPE STREET Marlene sabotages an undercover investigation. (S) (R)2.30THE REPAIR SHOP The team restores a cherished German clock, a broken type writer with a regal connection and a Second World War pilot’s leather bomber jacket. (S)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nicki Chapman heads out on a property search in rural Somerset. (S) (R)3.45ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Natasha Raskin Sharp and Phil Serrell shop in Northern Ireland before their final auction in Wales. Last in series. (S)4.30BRIDGE OF LIES Quiz show, hosted by Ross Kemp. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00COMIC RELIEF 2023 Live from MediaCityUK in Salford, David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu host a night jam-packed full with celebrity guests, hilarious sketches and live musical performances. There’s a special edition of The Traitors, with Claudia Winkleman, while Kylie Minogue joins forces with the cast of hit BBC sitcom Ghosts in a spook-tacular one-off sketch. Beloved comedy character Baldrick (Tony Robinson) reads his very own Blackadder bedtime story, while the cast of Mrs Doubtfire take to the stage to perform one of the songs from the show, and there is live music from chart-toppers Tom Grennan and Zara Larsson. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40COMIC RELIEF: THE BEST OF THE BEST BITS Highlights from 35 years of Red Nose Day which, since its inception in 1985, has raised more than £1billion for a range of vital causes. (S)11PM11.50Jerk Tim’s acting career is short-lived when he causes chaos on the set of a period biopic. (S) (R)12.15Jerk Tim gets scouted as a drug dealer. (S) (R)12.40Have I Got News for You Richard Ayoade takes his turn as host. (S) (R)1.15Suzie Lee: Home Cook Hero A spectacular chicken superfood salad. (S)1.20Six Nations Sin Bin With Patrick Kielty. (S)1.50Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15Antiques Road Trip (R)8.00Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World (S) (R)9.00BBC News10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics UK (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Eggheads (S) (R)2.15Eggheads (S) (R)2.45Hairy Bikers’ Best of British (S) (R)3.30LAND OF THE LOST WOLVES (S) (R)4.30PRICELESS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW (S) (R)5.00FLOG IT! The team are at Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, where James Lewis and Catherine Southon unearth treasures brought in by visitors to sell at auction. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES With Reeta Chakrabarti, Olga Koch, Andrew Maxwell and Gareth Thomas. (S) (R)6.30COAST TO COAST FOOD FESTIVAL Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Foodies Festival in Glasgow. (S)7PM7.00SAVING 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. On the Pembrokeshire coast, the crew are called out to reports of an injured fisherman onboard a Belgian trawler. (S) (R)8PM8.00GARDENERS’ WORLD New series. Monty Don and the team are back with a celebration of spring. As well as getting on with some essential rose pruning, the host will be planting clematis and rocket, cutting back grasses and making a start on sowing annuals for colour this summer. (S)9PM9.00CEILIÚRADH NA FÉILE PÁDRAIG Another chance to see last year’s St Patrick’s Day celebration. John Toal and Caoimhe ’Ceol’ Ní Chathail present the show from Basil Sheils’ pub in Co Armagh. (S) (R)10PM10.00WHEN COMIC RELIEF DID BIG BROTHER In 2001, six celebrities entered the Big Brother house in honour of Comic Relief. Winner Jack Dee and fellow housemates look back at this moment in TV history. (S)10.35NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.10Becoming Frida Kahlo Frida and Diego travel to San Francisco where he has an important commission. (S)12.10MOTDx (S) (R)12.40Couples Therapy (S)1.05Sign Zone: Cops, Cash and Fraudsters – Panorama (S) (R)1.35Sign Zone: Parole (S) (R)2.35Sign Zone: Our Flag Means Death (S) (R)3.00Sign Zone: Gary Lineker: My Grandad’s War (S) (R)4.00This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus entertainment and lifestyle features. (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)12.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)12.50UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.00ITV RACING: CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL LIVE Coverage of day four of the prestigious festival, including feature race the 3.30 Gold Cup, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10. (S)4.30TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Compilation of some of the show’s most dramatic endgames. (S)5.00THE CHASE Keith, Michelle, Nathan and Amy answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the Chasers. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00UTV LIFE Pamela Ballantine presents an entertaining and eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)7.30EMMERDALE Cathy’s behaviour puts her life in danger. Paddy is still struggling. Alex makes an effort. (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Stephen lets himself into Carla’s flat while she sleeps, Dee-Dee is appalled by Adam’s offer to represent Damon, and Evelyn invites Roy to her birthday gathering. (S)9PM9.00REDEMPTION New series. Liverpool-based DI Colette Cunningham learns of the death of her estranged daughter Kate , who disappeared without a trace when she was 17 and had been living in Dublin for the past 20 years as Stacey Lockley. Crime drama, starring Paula Malcomson. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45ST PATRICK’S DAY Join UTV for a tour around Ireland as we highlight the fun and festivities of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. (S)11PM11.10Starstruck Four more teams of superfans are transformed into their music idols. (S) (R)12.20Rare Breed – A Farming Year A young couple anxiously await the arrival of their new foals. (S) (R)12.50The Best of the 80s A selection of sports from the 1980s. (S) (R)1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00The Jonathan Ross Show (S) (R)3.55Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Countdown (S) (R)6.503rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.153rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)7.40The King of Queens (S) (R)8.05The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Undercover Boss USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Emergency Helicopter Medics (S)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch Weekday magazine show. (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00TOOL CLUB The pressure is on to complete the allotment makeover. (S)4.00A NEW LIFE IN THE SUN (S) (R)5.00FOUR IN A BED The winner is announced. (S)5.30COME DINE WITH ME The last person to host in Huddersfield is Adam. (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Homer and Marge seek a better life. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS Darren tries to mediate between Nancy and Charlie, and Ste makes a shocking discovery. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00HIGHCLERE: BEHIND THE SCENES Documentary following life at Highclere Castle, best known as the setting for Downton Abbey. Lady Carnarvon becomes an unexpected tour guide for some Americans. (S) (R)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics are back to tuck into their takeaways while watching the best of the week’s TV and streaming output, sharing their thoughts for the rest of the viewing public to see. (S)10PM10.00THE LAST LEG Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guest comedians Nish Kumar and Fern Brady for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag £isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week. (S)11PM11.05The Inbetweeners (S) (R)11.40The Inbetweeners (S) (R)12.10Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)12.40Friday Night Dinner (S) (R)1.05Derry Girls (S) (R)1.35Derry Girls (S) (R)2.00GameFace (S) (R)2.30GameFace (S) (R)2.55The Simpsons (S) (R)3.20Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.45Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.15Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.35Jamie: Keep Cooking and Carry On (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.35Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.45Odo (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.15Kangaroo Beach (S) (R)7.25Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.10The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.25Milo (S) (R)8.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.50Daisy & Ollie (S)8.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)9.05Milkshake! Storytime & Sign (S)9.10Sunny Bunnies The gang visits a Mexican carnival. (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)12.45GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (S) (R)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: FATAL MOTHER’S RETREAT (2021) Thriller, starring Lara Amersey and Christina Cox. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN A catch-up with series favourites Tony and Michelle. (S) (R)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00BIG ROAD RESCUE: EMERGENCY CALL OUT Steve and his team attempt to recover a car that has crashed into a river. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00MOTORWAY COPS: CATCHING BRITAIN’S SPEEDERS Anton Sullivan is baffled by the behaviour of a motorist who fails to stop, while David Reed races to deliver life-saving equipment to a motorist with a suspected heart attack. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00MOTORWAY: HELL ON THE HIGHWAY One motorist goes airborne following an encounter with a roundabout. Cameras also focus on the difficulties of driving on black ice by examining three case studies, including an incident in New Jersey when a massive lorry jackknifes and vaults the central reservation. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES The presenter explores Norway, including the Viking capital of Trondheim. Via tree-lined fjords and snow-capped mountain scenery, Nick travels north through pretty Mosjoen with its brightly painted wooden waterfront houses to the coastal city of Bodo. (S)10PM10.00DRAINING THE THAMES: SECRETS REVEALED Through a series of astonishing maritime discoveries, the Thames’ water is drained, revealing fresh evidence of how the centre of a once huge empire became so dominant.(S) (R)11PM11.00FILM: The Fifth Element (1997) Sci-fi adventure, starring Bruce Willis. (S)12.05Entertainment News on 5 (S)12.10FILM: The Fifth Element (1997) Concluded. (S)1.25The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)3.25Tutankhamun with Dan Snow (S) (R)4.15Tutankhamun with Dan Snow (S) (R)5.05The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant (S) (R)5.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING6.45TELESHOPPING7.15TODAY (S) (R)9.15THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW (S) (R)10.05DR PHIL (S); Weather11.00MASS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY (S)12.05GIVE UP YER AUL SINS (S) (R); Weather12.15ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE (S)2.20RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)2.30HOME AND AWAY (S)3.00SHORTLAND STREET Hospital drama set in an accident ward. (S)3.30FILM: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) James Bond spy thriller, starring Sean Connery and Donald Pleasence. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00REELING IN THE YEARS The news and music of 1965, when America followed the Soviet Union’s lead in the space race, civil rights activists were attacked in Alabama and the Rolling Stones toured Ireland. (S) (R)7.30FAIR CITY Tommy is disappointed when a surprise visit from an old friend means his plans with Olivia are cancelled. (S)8PM8.00MADRAÍ Highlights from the programme in which behaviourist Paula Doohan and vet Ellen Hegarty try to solve canine behavioural issues. In Irish. Last in the series. (S)8.30FLEADH CHEOIL John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from the festival held in Mullingar last summer. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW ST PATRICK’S NIGHT SPECIAL Ryan Tubridy celebrates the most Irish night of the year and is joined by actor Liam Neeson for a night of songs, stories and surprises. (S); Weather11PM11.40FILM: Michael Inside (2017) An 18-year-old living in a Dublin housing estate with his grandfather is caught holding drugs for his friend’s brother and sent to prison. Drama, starring Dafhyd Flynn. (S)1.20Harry Styles in Manchester The singer performs tracks from his debut album. (S) (R)2.30Telly Bingo Lottery game show. (S)2.40Dr Phil Guests tell Dr Phil McGraw about their problems. (S) (R)3.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00The Wee Littles (S) (R)8.10The Wee Littles (S) (R)8.15Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)8.20Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)8.25Peppa Pig as Gaeilge (R)8.30Nelly & Nora (S) (R)8.35Nelly & Nora (S) (R)8.45Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)8.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)9.00Pirata & Capitano (R)9.15What’s New Scooby-Doo? (R)9.40Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R) (R)9.45Animaniacs (S)10.10The Dumping Ground (S) (R)10.40Junior MasterChef (S) (R)11.15Nova Jones (S) (R)11.45Ireland’s Future Is MINE (S) (R)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00FILM: THE HOUSE ON SEAHORSE BAY (2019) Family drama, starring Anthony Coleman and Reegan Finkel.2.35FILM: WOLFWALKERS (2020) Animated adventure, with the voice of Honor Kneafsey. (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00SHORTLAND STREET Long-running hospital drama set in an accident and emergency ward. (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY Felicity puts on a convincing performance to allay Tane’s concerns. (S) (R)6.55RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL Rick explores the Fowey Estuary.7PM7.35SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE LIVE Derry City v Sligo Rovers (Kick-off 7.45pm). Peter Collins presents all the action from the Premier Division encounter at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Derry were runners-up to Shamrock Rovers last season and are unbeaten in their first five matches this time around, while Sligo finished in fifth place and have made a steady, if unspectacular, start to the new campaign. With reports from Tony O’Donoghue and commentary by John Kenny. (S)10PM10.00FILM: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016) An irritable loner is forced to return to the coastal town where he grew up following the sudden death of his brother. He is appointed guardian of his teenage nephew, and as he struggles to cope with his newfound responsibilities, he also finds himself confronted with a past tragedy. Drama, starring Casey Affleck. (S)11PM12.30Other Voices Performances by Gwenno, Stella Donnelly, Poppy Ajudha, Sage Todz and more, filmed in St Mary’s Church in Cardigan, west Wales. (S) (R)1.30Live at the Apollo Phil Wang comperes the comedy show at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing routines by Brennan Reece and Rachel Parris. (S) (R)2.25EuroNews Headlines update.6AM to 6:30PM6.15The Six O’Clock Show Chat show. (S) (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00LIVE RACING Ed Chamberlin presents coverage of day four of Cheltenham Festival, including feature race the 3.30 Gold Cup, plus races at 1.30, 2.10, 2.50 and 4.10.4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE (S)7PM7.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)7.30EMMERDALE (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET Stephen lets himself into Carla’s flat while she is asleep. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Evelyn invites Roy to her birthday gathering. (S)9PM9.00KAREN PIRIE Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible. Last in series.11PM11.00WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives.12.00GOGGLEBOX IRELAND (S) (R)1.00ONLY FANS: IRELAND’S X-RATED (S) (R)1.50CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)11.40Ceol na Talún (R)12.25The Irish RM (S) (R)1.27An Aimsir Láithreach1.30PEIL NA MBAN BEO Donegal v Dublin (Throw-in 2.00pm). Coverage of the fixture in round six of the Lidl League from Letterkenny.3.40PEIL NA MBAN BEO Cork v Kerry (Throw-in 4.00pm). Coverage of the Lidl League match from Páirc Uí Rinn.5.40COMÓRTAS PEILE 2022, NAOMH ANNA (R)6.40SNUGCHEOL6.45SNUGCHEOL6.50SNUGCHEOL6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30JOE ÉINNIÚ: SONG OF GRANITE A profile of sean-nós singer Joe Heaney, charting his journey from rural Connemara, through to Glasgow and eventually on to New York City. (R)9PM9.15FILM: LASAIR (2009) Following two friends with a passion for hurling. A bitter fall-out between the pair has unforeseen circumstances for the first President of Ireland.9.30GEANTRAÍ LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG10PM10.30JOHN SHEAHAN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (R)11PM12.07AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.10THE ROLLING STONES: CHARLIE IS MY DARLING (R)1.25CU BURN (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30GEANTRAÍ LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG (R)3.30COMÓRTAS PEILE 2022, NAOMH ANNA (R)4.30TEACH NA CÉIBHE (R)5.00FRANCE 24