Today's TV Thursday 19 October

bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15RIP OFF BRITAIN: LIVE (S)10.00CRIMEWATCH LIVE (S)10.45CAUGHT RED HANDED (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S)12.15BARGAIN HUNT (S) (R)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45DOCTORS Ollie and Scarlett’s trip to the movies goes awry. (S)2.15MONEY FOR NOTHING Jacqui Joseph calls on blacksmith Kev Paxton and upholsterer Leigh-Anne Treadwell to help transform a metal shelving unit and a reclining chair. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Alistair Appleton helps a couple looking for a complete lifestyle change. (S) (R)3.45THE REPAIR SHOP A threedimensional portrait of a Hindu goddess fascinates expert Lucia Scalisi and a keen birdwatcher brings her very first pair of binoculars for a total renovation. (S)4.30THE VINTAGE FRENCH FARMHOUSE In Sommières in the South of France, Harry Khwaja haggles hard on an oversized jewellery box. (S)5.15POINTLESS Quiz show. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present the magazine show, with stories of interest from around the UK, plus celebrity guests in the studio. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Ben presents Jay with an ultimatum - he has to stop the drugs or he’ll kick him out. Meanwhile, Cindy, Peter and Ian discuss investment opportunities. (S)8PM8.00SORT YOUR LIFE OUT WITH STACEY SOLOMON Stacey helps the Viney family declutter their home after grandma Sue filled their house with her deceased mum’s belongings. Sue’s children are desperate for a clear out. The team remove everything from the house including 532 plastic carrier bags, 205 hair rollers and 30 umbrellas. (S) (R)9PM9.00SOLDIER The gruelling Army training course reaches the halfway mark, and of the 45 who joined the platoon only 34 now remain. On a formal warning, Private Josh Harte is given a final chance to turn things round, exfootballer Private Curtis Dryden starts to impress the trainers, while Private Owen South worries if he’s got what it takes to fit in. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.40THE VIEW Mark Carruthers and his studio guests present a review of the week’s political news, comment and analysis. (S)11PM11.20Question Time (S)12.20Newscast (S)12.50BBC News Special: By-election Results (S)4.30BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Escape to the Country (S) (R)7.15The Vintage French Farmhouse (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon (S) (R)9.00Nicky Campbell (S)10.00BBC News (S)1.00Impossible (S) (R)1.45Unbeatable (S) (R)2.15Wanted Down Under (S) (R)3.00CHIMPS OF THE LOST GORGE: NATURAL WORLD (S) (R)3.45THIS WILD LIFE (S) (R)4.15CORNWALL: THIS FISHING LIFE (S) (R)5.15FLOG IT! (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Bonnie Langford, Myra DuBois, Charlie Hedges and Tyler West test their general knowledge skills in the penultimate round. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Janette Manrara dishes up all the backstage gossip, and designer Vicky Gill takes a look at what the couples will be wearing at the weekend. (S)7PM7.00THE WARSHIP: TOUR OF DUTY After travelling more than 20,000 miles, HMS Queen Elizabeth heads from Japan back to of the tropical island Guam. Soon, however the ship and its escorts are back at sea and sailing towards the waters of the China Sea, where they join up with other allied warships for a display of military might in front of the Chinese navy. (S) (R)8PM8.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA In Conwy, north Wales, the RNLI crew respond to reports of two people – including a young boy – who have been caught out by the tide, and are now struggling to stay afloat. (S)9PM9.00INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Louis recounts his first faltering steps to becoming a vampire, reluctant to break ties with his family, and frustrating Lestat. (S)9.45INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Louis struggles to retain humanity in the face of Lestat straying, racist regulations harming business, and being spurned by family. (S)10PM10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.15No Activity (S) (R)11.40DNA Family Secrets (S) (R)12.40Sign Zone: The Crash Detectives (S) (R)1.10Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R)3.10Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R)3.50This 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, 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)2.00JAMES MARTIN’S GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE The chef arrives in the vibrant city of Bristol. (S) (R)3.00TENABLE A team of five from York take on a series of Top 10 list questions as they attempt to win £125,000. Quiz, hosted by Warwick Davis. (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz. (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)7PM7.30EMMERDALE Sam is full of admiration for his wife. Meanwhile, Vinny is conflicted, and Matty comforts Amy. (S)8PM8.30MAHON’S WAY Joe Mahon finds another side to Portrush, a place that has been host of the Open golf championship and is the birthplace of surfing in Ireland. (S)9PM9.00PRIDE OF BRITAIN: A WINDRUSH SPECIAL Documentary tells the story of the Windrush generation. Members share their stories with Trevor McDonald, Alesha Dixon, Mel B, Judi Love and HRH The Prince of Wales. They provide an insight into the experiences of the community of more than 500,000 who arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1971. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE Weather10.45SECRETS OF THE COMEDY CIRCUIT Stand-up comedy from Belfast filmed in front of a live audience and featuring behind-the-scenes insights from the performers. Contains strong language and adult humour. (S)11PM11.15Shoplifting: The Battle on the High Street? Tonight (S)11.40Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face With (S) (R)12.05All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)1.50Tipping Point (S) (R)2.45Waco Untold: The British Stories (S) (R)3.35Unwind with ITV (S)4.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05Tenable (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)8.25Frasier (S) (R)8.55Frasier (S) (R)9.25Frasier (S) (R)9.55Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)10.55Renovation Nation (S) (R)11.55Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.00Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN A couple seek a new home in Valencia, Spain. (S) (R)4.00THE GREAT HOUSE GIVEAWAY (S)5.00HELP! WE BOUGHT A VILLAGE (S)6.00FOUR IN A BED Lisa and Martha host the third visit of the week at The Redan Inn in Chilcompton. The guests love the quirky interiors but Giovanni and Enzo get picky about plates. (S)6.30THE SIMPSONS Lisa develops a Facebook-style social network that takes the town by storm - but when the website threatens mass hysteria, she finds herself put on trial. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: AN EXTRA SLICE Jo Brand is joined by guests including Paul Hollywood to reflect on the events of Chocolate Week. Tom Allen grills members of the studio audience who’ve brought bakes along, and Jo rummages through the pictures sent in by viewers at home, sorting the terrible creations from the standing ovations. (S)9PM9.00TASKMASTER Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma continue their quest to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies’ glittering golden noggin. Susan finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy gets handy with loo roll and Julian makes some kitchen receptacles look a bit sinister. Meanwhile, Greg’s assistant Alex Horne gets intimidated by Sam. (S)10PM10.00THE GREAT AMAZON HEIST Internet trickster Oobah Butler investigates Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer, by going undercover to find out how it treats its workers. Oobah sees first-hand the conditions faced by workers, before turning his hand to a variety of ambitious stunts, including hacking the algorithm to get a fake product to number one. (S)11PM11.10The Great British Bake Off (S) (R)12.25Naked, Alone and Racing to Get Home (S) (R)1.20Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (S) (R)2.10Don’t Look Down for SU2C (S) (R)3.10Bone Detectives: Britain’s Buried Secrets (S) (R)4.05Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.55Tool Club (S) (R)5.45Sunday Brunch Best Bits (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)6.05Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)6.10Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.25Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.35Odo (S) (R)6.45Tweedy & Fluff (S)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.35Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.50The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.05Chip and Potato (S) (R)8.20Milo (S) (R)8.30Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.45Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)8.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Milkshake! Story Den (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15STORM HUNTLEY (S)12.40ALEXIS CONRAN (S)1.405 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.45HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)2.15FILM: MURDER FOR SALE: A GABBI LUCK MYSTERY (2023) Premiere. Thriller, starring Jackée Harry and Helene Udy. (S)4.00BARGAIN-LOVING BRITS IN THE SUN (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY Graeme Hall meets a dog bought to replace a boy’s pet. (S) (R)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00DIRTY HOME RESCUE Hayley Leitch and her cleaning team Tom Swire and Chesley Medley-Brown go to the rescue of Bill and Antionette from Newport in South Wales who share their home with their three cats. They admit they’ve not deep cleaned their home since they moved in seven years ago. (S) (R)7.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)8PM8.00THE DOG HOSPITAL WITH GRAEME HALL Doberman Nova has a hole in her heart that needs a life-saving operation. There’s also a profile of Jack Russell-Pug-cross Roxy, who has an ectopic ureter requiring high-risk surgery with a 50/50 chance of success. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Conflicts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey’s community tea party. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. (S)10PM10.00THE GOOD SHIP MURDER Former detective Jack Grayling begins a new job as a cabaret singer on a cruise ship touring Mediterranean holiday hotspots. After a passenger is found murdered in their first port of call, First Officer Kate Woods’ dream of her own command is thrown into jeopardy and Jack finds himself thrust back into his former life as a detective. (S) (R)11PM11.05Inside the Force: 24/7 (S) (R)12.05ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (S)1.05PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.05Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild (S) (R)3.55Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R)4.40Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.05House Doctor (S) (R)5.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.40Peppa Pig (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.15TELESHOPPING (R)7.50TELESHOPPING (R)8.25TODAY (S) (R)10.25THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW (S)11.15SHORTLAND STREET (S); Weather11.50LEADERS’ QUESTIONS (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30HOME AND AWAY Samuel fills Rose in on her family history. (S)2.00NEIGHBOURS (S)2.25HOW LONG WILL YOU LIVE? Phil Kieran gives advice to a Drogheda healthcare assistant. (S) (R)2.55EASTENDERS Sharon makes a huge decision. (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00CHEAP IRISH HOMES Maggie Molloy and Kieran McCarthy focus their search in the midlands of Ireland, where 35-year-old schoolteacher Ann is looking for a home close to her parents in Birr, Co Offaly. (S)7.30EASTENDERS Ben presents Jay with an ultimatum - he has to stop the drugs. Cindy, Peter and Ian discuss investment opportunities. (S)8PM8.00HOW TO BE GOOD WITH MONEY Eoin McGee works closely with a diverse range of people with very different financial goals. In this episode, he meets couple Lynda Slattery and Jason McLoughlin. (S) (R)8.30FAIR CITY James calls Gwen’s bluff, but his situation goes from bad to worse, while Pete hides his struggles from Doug and Dolores. (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)10PM10.15MURDER IN THE BADLANDS New series. The stories behind the unsolved murders of four women across four decades in Northern Ireland. The first episode tells the inside story of the murder and disappearance of Lisa Dorrian in 2005, containing powerful testimony from her sister and victims’ rights campaigner, Joanne Dorrian. (S)11PM11.25Love in the Country (S) (R)12.30Silent Witness (S)1.30Death in Paradise (S) (R)2.30Prime Time (S) (R)3.05Telly Bingo (S) (R)3.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.50news2day (S) (R)8.00Life with Boys8.25The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.35The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.55Ar Mbia Ar Sli (S) (R)9.00Let’s Find Out (S) (R)9.15Dizzy Deliveries (S) (R)9.30Simon Says (S) (R)9.40Alva’s World (S) (R)9.50Andy’s Safari Adventures (S) (R)10.05Go Jetters (S) (R)10.15Silly Sundays (S) (R)10.25Silly Sundays (S) (R)10.30Moon and Me (R)10.55Mya Go (S)11.00Mya Go (S)11.05Mya Go (S)11.15The Wee Littles (S) (R)11.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)11.25Peppa Muc (R)11.30Peppa Muc (R)11.35Peppa Muc (R)11.40Nelly & Nora (S) (R)11.50Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)12.00Malory Towers (S) (R)12.30Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)12.55Silverpoint (S) (R)1.20Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)1.30Wild Kratts (S) (R)1.55Holly Hobbie (S) (R)2.20Storybud (S) (R)2.25Jamie Johnson (S) (R)3.00Life with Boys (S) (R)3.25The Deep Animated adventure. (S) (R)3.50The Coop Troop (S) (R)4.05Will Sliney’s Storytellers (S)4.20news2day News headlines. (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30THE BIG BANG THEORY (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30HOME AND AWAY (S) (R)7PM7.00THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER Oscarwinner Richard Dreyfuss, former EastEnder Patsy Palmer, The Inbetweeners star James Buckley and TV personality Scarlett Moffatt take part in the culinary challenge. Presenters Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding guide them through the assorted tasks. (S)8PM8.00GRAND DESIGNS Kevin McCloud meets entrepreneur Paul Wilkinson and his wife Amy, who are building a giant new home on a 16-acre plot in Lincolnshire. The superstructure will be comprised of five circular buildings made up of interlocking timber cylinders, linked by raised wooden walkways that hang over a fishing lake. (S) (R)9PM9.00COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS When Ashley leaves a mess in Gordon’s sock drawer, she makes an impromptu trip to Costco with Colin, Megan and her mother to buy him some new furniture. (S) (R)9.35THE 2 JOHNNIES LATE NIGHT LOCK IN New series. Six-part series featuring comedy and entertainment from the Tipperary duo. (S)10PM10.35WRAPPED With cocaine worth thousands of euro strapped to their bodies, Lisa and Ali are intent on getting through airport security undetected. Drama from RTE’s Storyland 2023, starring Ella Lily Hyland and Lauryn Canny.11PM11.05Mariupol: The People’s Story (S) (R)12.15A Spy Among Friends (S) (R)1.25Sherwood (S) (R)2.40EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.15The 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 WOMEN4.00GINO’S ITALIAN ESCAPE: HIDDEN ITALY (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show, featuring celebrity interviews, food from leading chefs and guidance on a wide range of topics. (S)7PM7.00NEWS AT 7 (S)7.30EMMERDALE Sam is full of admiration for his wife. (S)8PM8.00EMMERDALE Vinny is conflicted, and Matty comforts Amy. (S)8.30PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS Paul helps a dangerously overweight beagle-basset hound cross lose some weight. (S) (R)9PM9.00THE LONG SHADOW When another woman survives an attack, detectives hope they are in with a chance of finding their man, with a driver in Leeds emerging as prime suspect.10PM10.00THE TONIGHT SHOW (S)11PM11.05SOHAM: CATCHING A KILLER (S) (R)12.05THE SUSPECT (S) (R)1.05MAMMY GUILT: TRUE LIVES (R)2.05CLOSE5.25THE TONIGHT SHOW (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.40Ainmhithe Craiceáilte (R)11.10The Golden Girls (S) (R)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10A Chef’s Life (S) (R)12.40Paisean Faisean (R)1.10Hart to Hart (S) (R)2.05Shark Tank (S)3.00Cúla 4 Fun for kids.5.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.30AN GÚNA BAINISE (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS Blanche, Dorothy and Rose fight over the same man. (S) (R)6.30THE GOLDEN GIRLS (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ Presenter, producer and creator Emma Ní Chearúil joins presenter Dáithí Ó Sé.8PM8.00TARRTHÁLAITHE NA HÉIREANN8.30ROS NA RÚN9PM9.00GLÓR TÍRE (R)9.30HECTOR Ó NA PHILIPPINES GO DTÍ NA SOLOMONS Hector Ó hEochagáin arrives in the Solomon Islands. Last in the series.10PM10.30FÍORSCÉAL11PM11.30ROS NA RÚN (R)11.58AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH12.00SRUTH (R)1.05DÁIL ÉIREANN2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.30TARRTHÁLAITHE NA HÉIREANN (R)3.00HECTOR Ó NA PHILIPPINES GO DTÍ NA SOLOMONS (R)3.55ROS NA RÚN (R)4.25SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)4.50FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24