...Cumbria. Fay Corkin shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent from Lancashire and Cumbria.
Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 pm
BBC Cumbria
120 mins
BBC Introducing - Lancashire &...
...Cumbria. Fay Corkin shares the best under-the-radar local musical talent from Lancashire and Cumbria.
Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 pm
BBC Lancashire
120 mins
BBC Introducing - Manchester
Roesh presents the best new music from the ten boroughs. Every week, you'll be hearing a live session from a top Mancunian outfit, as well as new tracks from other local bands.
Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 pm
BBC Manchester
120 mins
BBC Introducing - Merseyside
Dave Monks presents locally sourced emerging music from the Liverpool City Region.
Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 pm
BBC Merseyside
120 mins
This Is Sports Extra
This is BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - bringing you even more live commentaries from the world's greatest sporting events. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 pm
BBC R5SX
240 mins
Radio 1's Rave-Up with Arielle...
...Free. Charlie Tee sits in, raving up your Thursday night!
Dark Angel: Crime drama. When the body of a drug addict is found face down in a river, DCI Vera Stanhope is forced to unearth a case from the past in order to unmask the killer. [S,AD] S7 Ep2
The Goggleboxers watch I'm a Celebrity..., Squid Game: The Challenge, All Her Fault, Celebrity Race Across the World, Alan Carr's Picture Slam, Knife Edge and Emmerdale. (S26 Ep12) [AD,S]
When the dead body of a local euro-million winner is found alongside bingo-related clues, Dennis and Rosa must follow a money trail, as old rivalries and simmering grievances surface. (Ep4/6)[AD,S]
1/6. No longer impersonating his twin, puzzle setter John 'Ludwig' Taylor returns as a crime scene consultant. A murder at a theatre sees John take centre stage. Also in HD. [S,AD]
...Seani B. Bashment party vibes from the Caribbean and beyond. Dancehall, reggae, soca and much more... @1Xtra on social.
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
BBC R1X
90 mins
5 Live Sport
John Bennett and guests discuss all things European football.
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
BBC R5L
60 mins
The Country Show with Darius...
...Rucker. Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here! Brand new exclusive music from the stars of today rubbing shoulders with all-time classics and much more besides.
Andrew Hunter Murray, Dilly Carter, Hannah Byczkowski, David Eagle and musicians Chris Brain & Daisy Peacock join Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield.
3/3. After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past. Stars Jeremy Irons and Janet Maw.
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
60 mins
This is Red Button
This is Red Button
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
BBC Red Button
360 mins
Better Date Than Never
4/7. Allycia hopes to find her Prince Charming, Kento heads out on a second date with someone new, and Charles hits a speed-dating event. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Lisa Hayden-Johnson's world implodes as an incredible truth comes out: Matthew's illnesses aren't as they seem. While Matthew faces his new reality, Lisa faces the threat of prison. (Ep2/3) [AD,S]
In South Wales, a fed-up family who've been living in a building site for 18 months are completing their renovation themselves. Can Vogue and Luke get them over the finish line? (S2 Ep4) [AD,S]
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
Channel 4+1
60 mins
Composer Carousel with John
John explores the music of one of the world's great composers, giving a bite-sized overview of their life and work - looking at what made them so famous.
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
Classic FM
60 mins
New: Cruising Paradise: Above &...
...Below Deck: Brand new series - Love is in the air on the Star Princess, there's a crew changeover, and guests squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore Mexican island Cozumel. (Ep4) [AD,S]
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S21 Ep6) [S]
...for Stand Up To Cancer: Oti Mabuse, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty and Suzi Ruffell make ice cream rolls, a kids' party favourite and their biggest fear in meringue form.
(1995) Al Pacino and Robert De Niro star in Michael Mann's crime thriller. A cop sets out to track down a career criminal and his gang of armed robbers. Violence/strong language. [S]
...Country Cooking. Michel makes mouth-watering pork steaks with asparagus and courgettes. Later, he demonstrates how to cook the perfect soufflÂeed cheese omelette. S1/Ep8
The Chase Around The World brings Bradley and The Chasers to the final city: Athens. Teams must defeat all The Chasers in an epic quiz battle to claim the £100,000 prize. [S,AD] S1 Ep6
Joel Dommett and his mum Penny, Tony Bellew and his son Corey, and Vicky Pattison and her mum Carroll compete in the game show where success lies with parents. [S] S1 Ep3
The Garveys head to a pub quiz with a big cash prize, but success comes at a price as a furious Oracle ends up revealing his knowledge about Mateo, Troy and Kate. [S,AD] S1 Ep5
Lawrence, who's 26, has been thrown 15 feet after being hit by a car. Angela, who's 63, was attacked by one of her cats as she shouted at a fox in her garden. (S10 Ep5/24) [AD,S]
A bizarre traffic accident takes the life of a teenager. With the driver vanished, police turn to surveillance video and make a sinister discovery. S7/Ep18
The Tech Talk Team bring you news, views and reviews from the world of accessible technology
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 pm
RNIB Connect
60 mins
New: The Bad Skin...
...Clinic. Dr. Emma meets 20-year-old Zoe, who is battling the worst facial keloid scarring she's ever seen, to see if surgery can remove them for good. S8/Ep3
...Writers. Kipling to Graham Greene: The world of spies and spymasters is explored, featuring authors from Rudyard Kipling to John Buchan and clips from The Ipcress File. (S1, ep 1) [S,AD]
An old school friend of Terry's escapes prison with just three months left of his sentence; Terry wonders why and gets him involved with some heavies from over the water. S2 E10: The Old School Tie
Under The Influence: New resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood - Rigsby is sceptical but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.
Juggling lies, disposing of evidence and bribing an informant, Leo battles with his dangerous double life - and Carter and Dylan fear his feelings for Bella could destroy them all. [S,AD]
The Queen of Poisons: Part Two: As the suspects' secrets stack up, Judith, Becks and Suzie still can't find anyone with a motive to hurt the Mayor. Guest starring Peter Davison. [S,AD]
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music, including works by JS Bach, Ravel, Rita Strohl and Cole Porter.
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30 pm
BBC Radio 3
30 mins
Better Date Than Never
5/7. Allycia's theme park date is a rollercoaster, while time is up on Charles's speed-dating event. Asher goes on her first ever date, and Jack's smitten when he meets someone new. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Leanne berates Idris for gambling with her money, Richie asks Tim to back up his version of events, Will reveals his exam results, and Glenda eyes up a potential date. [S,AD]
Mick is forced to buy ice creams and sunbeds at the beach, Kate finds something nasty in the pool, and the Garveys are confronted by a woman with photos of Mick. [S,AD] S1 Ep6
The BSE crisis becomes a lightning rod for other safety issues in the countryside, as an organic farmer turned self-taught scientist investigates his own BSE theories.
Trewley's Christmas present for her mother misfires. But can a speed dating night help Mum find romance? And Trewley's first rap song has mixed success. (Ep5) [AD,S]
Police in Kent are alerted to a missing person - Karla Godoy has vanished on holiday in Peru. A shocking confession sparks an international manhunt as detectives seek the truth. (S4 Ep8)[S]
See what's in store on tonights Babestation X show!
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
ADULT smileTV3
10 mins
DJ Manara
DJ Manara brings an eclectic journey through electronic sounds from Vinyl Mode and Moayad into tracks from Anish Kumar and edits of Kuldeep Manak and Shazia Manzoor.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
120 mins
The Late Show
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Qasa Alom with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews. Join the conversation, text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
BBC R5L
180 mins
BBC Introducing on Radio 1...
...Dance with Jaguar. Jaguar brings you the most exciting new dance from BBC Introducing.
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Plus, Melvin hits the decks for The Good Groove Mix! Get in touch with the show: Text 88291 or WhatsApp 0-800-288-291.
3/6. The Icklewick FM team are on the scene for the 233rd Agricultural Festival. Featuring all the highlights from the Piglet Dressage to some very special musical acts.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
30 mins
The Late Show
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
1/8. A uni feminist art project is co-opted by a killer, and two women track down the culprit. Contains strong language and adult humour. Also in HD. [S]
As the press dub Lisa Hayden-Johnson 'Britain's most evil mother' and the family rift grows, Matthew confronts his past and hunts for the truth with people who worked on his case. (Ep3/3) [AD,S]
Lisa Hayden-Johnson's world implodes as an incredible truth comes out: Matthew's illnesses aren't as they seem. While Matthew faces his new reality, Lisa faces the threat of prison. (Ep2/3) [AD,S]
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
Channel 4+1
60 mins
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
The Goggleboxers have been watching: The Coronation - and The Coronation Concert - First Dates, The 1% Club, The Greatest Auction, Made in Chelsea and BBC News (local elections). (S21 Ep12) [AD,S]
Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S22 Ep6) [S]
...Below Deck: Brand new series - Love is in the air on the Star Princess, there's a crew changeover, and guests squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore Mexican island Cozumel. (Ep4) [AD,S]
(1995) Al Pacino and Robert De Niro star in Michael Mann's crime thriller. A cop sets out to track down a career criminal and his gang of armed robbers. Violence/strong language. [S]
Jamie makes a delicious frying-pan pasta, a clever twist on a fish pie that's full of flavour, and a sublime roast lamb feast with a speedy hack. S1/Ep1
ITV News provides a fresh perspective on the major stories of the day with national and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents. [S]
The Chase Around The World brings Bradley and The Chasers to the final city: Athens. Teams must defeat all The Chasers in an epic quiz battle to claim the £100,000 prize. [S,AD] S1 Ep6
BBQ: Autobiographical comedy. Alan gets a shock regarding his future, and Christine gives an ill-judged interview in the local paper that causes friction on the close. [S,AD] S3 Ep3
The Electric Vendetta: Feature-length drama. A ufologist claims extra-terrestrial involvement when a naked and shaved man is found in a crop circle with puncture wounds on his back. [S,AD] S4 Ep3
Comedy series. Everybody is back at the Solana for more sun, sangria and swinging, and that includes Madge's new boyfriend Mel, who is Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias. [S,AD] S2 Ep1
Josh, who's 10, arrives at A&E after an accident at school, unaware that his finger was cut off in the incident. Doctors must work out how to reattach it, and how to tell him. (S10 Ep6/24) [AD,S]
Get inspired with Anthea Turner as she reveals her favourite must-haves that make everyday life a little easier. Call free on 0800 200 66 66 or visit www.musthaveideas.tv
Robert Kirkwood introduces the best from the RNIB Talking Books studios
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00 pm
RNIB Connect
60 mins
The Bad Skin...
...Clinic. The large tumours on Jennifer's scalp have left her with bald patches. Plus, Adam hopes to get a diagnosis for more than 60 lumps covering his body. S6/Ep3
Rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon unfolds in a documentary chronicling his fame, drug use and powerful return to music. [S]
Victoria Coren Mitchell is host as actor and comedian Chris McCausland - and broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter - join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. [S]
The Gardeners of Eden: A celebrity florist brings a dash of glamour to Kembleford, but also gains Father Brown's interest after the suspicious death of an angry neighbour. [S,AD]
Reaction, analysis and your chance to have your say on the day's sport. Call the show on 03717 22 33 44 (Calls charged at national rate) or text 81089 (50p + charges).
Joyce is furious with Monty, but a chance meeting with Sammy Valentino means that he might get his job back - meanwhile, Eddie proceeds to add to the Dawsons' frosty relations with Cyd. S10 E4
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
24 mins
Babestation X
Watch Babestation Babes (18+) go wild LIVE on TV and in the naughtiest movies TV has to offer! Just press the red button on your remote, follow the simple and discreet onscreen instructions.
Sandra likes her boss Derek; Carol hates her job but doesn't want to offend Sandra by leaving. Derek then makes Carol an offer that leaves Sandra very jealous... S8 E2: The Flower-Picker
Watch Babestation like you've never seen it before! The Babestation babes (18+) go one step further on Babestation X. They're live and waiting for you now. Press the red button to get involved now.
Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to make a smoky noodle soup, homemade bread, and a chicken and mushroom pie, with a time-saving tip for perfect pastry. S1/Ep2
Comedy series. Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby Coolio, and Mel abandons the idea of going to the karaoke night, and asks a question that shocks everyone. [S,AD] S2 Ep2
When a psychopath slaughters three generations of a loving family, investigators uncover a decades-old revenge plot driven by parasitic tendencies. S6/Ep1
A woman brings contents of her fridge with her, a suspicious clock at the mail centre has officers worried and a man returning from Cambodia raises alarms. (S17, ep 15) [S]
The Peanut Butter Kid: US animated comedy. As the Griffins struggle financially, Stewie suddenly becomes a star in a commercial for peanut butter. [S,AD] S14 Ep11
...Tracing The French Connection. Mark Kermode examines the making of classic thriller The French Connection. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
1/6. How bone fragments in the embers of a fire led police to a brutal murder in a forest. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S]
Bond film starring Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem, 2012. When an assignment goes gravely wrong and MI6 is attacked, 007 identifies a threat that must be eliminated at any price. [S,AD]
Watch Babestation Babes (18+) go wild LIVE on TV and in the naughtiest movies TV has to offer! Just press the red button on your remote, follow the simple and discreet onscreen instructions.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:50 pm
ADULT smileTV3
15 mins
He Had It Coming
3/8. Barbara and Elise search for the campus killer, but so do the police. Contains some strong language and adult humour. Also in HD. [S]
A river guide is hired for an expedition to explore the unknown regions of the Amazon and ends up finding a mad doctor scientist still working on a germ experiment concocted decades ago by the Nazis.
As the press dub Lisa Hayden-Johnson 'Britain's most evil mother' and the family rift grows, Matthew confronts his past and hunts for the truth with people who worked on his case. (Ep3/3) [AD,S]
Quantocking: Mark is worried he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose... and where better than the Quantocks? (S3 Ep6/6) [S]
The Goggleboxers have been watching: The Coronation - and The Coronation Concert - First Dates, The 1% Club, The Greatest Auction, Made in Chelsea and BBC News (local elections). (S21 Ep12) [AD,S]
Guy Fieri hits up joints with bountiful flavours, including a Malaysian oasis in Cincinnati, a Salvadorian spot in New York and a pizza bus in Omaha. S38/Ep2
ITV News provides a fresh perspective on the major stories of the day with national and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents. [S]
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00 pm
ITV1+1
30 mins
New: Black Sails
XIII: While Miranda tries to save the island, Eleanor opens old wounds and Vane deals with a problem. [S] S2 Ep5
There are lots of dirty secrets buried in the desert. When Nevada police dig up the most devious of all, they discover a tale of unbreakable oaths and unhinged bloodlust. S1/Ep2
Since age three, a protective spirit has watched over Noah in his bedroom. But since moving in with his girlfriend, the spirit has turned sinister. S5/Ep7
Of Mouse and Man: Nick and Hank investigate when a body is found in a garbage truck, leading them to the victim's suspicious neighbours. (S1, ep 9) [S]
Dignity Intact: Greg Davies sets Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips some brilliantly bewildering tasks, including basketball without hands. [S]
Gloves Off: The popular mystery series starring James Bolam and Amanda Redman. The gun used to kill a boxer years ago surfaces in an armed robbery. Maggie O'Neill guest stars. [S,AD]
Two celebs on the run drop in at a show bar in Leeds. A social media post provokes the Hunters to raid a retirement home. And a couple of fugitives pop up live on the BBC. (S7 Ep5) [AD,S]
In Nottingham, agents are pushed to the limit by vaping 'tram surfers' causing trouble on the tracks. In London, investigators hunt a woman thought to owe more than £2k in fares (S3 Ep3)[S]
Watch Babestation like you've never seen it before! The Babestation babes (18+) go one step further on Babestation X. They're live and waiting for you now. Press the red button to get involved now.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:05 pm
ADULT smileTV3
20 mins
Emergency 24/7
1/6. As the trauma team assess biker Luke for emergency spinal surgery, his friend Kieran arrives needing urgent care. Nurse Becky faces queueing ambulances and police call-outs. Also in HD. [S,AD]
The Tony Jones Disappearance: Abattoir worker Andy Albury boasts of murdering a dozen people. Was Tony Jones one of his victims? Tony's family believe there's more to the story. (Ep3/4) [AD,S]
Can cocktail mixer Jack stir Alice's feelings? Will beautician Sophie and party girl Tori bridge the age gap? And might sparks fly when dog groomer Brenna meets electrician Ross? (S18 Ep5) [AD,S]
Peter, Chris and Brian: US animated comedy. Upset that none of his childhood dreams have come true, Peter hopes to improve Chris's future by forcing him to spend time with Brian. [S,AD] S14 Ep5
Paramedics treat a woman who's had a panic attack, a two-year-old with a high temperature, a woman who's collapsed, and a man who's recovering from knee surgery. (S5 Ep4) [S]
Alex has caught a hospital infection and the doctors in 2008 are losing hope for her - a wedge develops between her and Gene and it threatens to tear the team apart. S2 E8
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
24 mins
He Had It Coming
4/8. The girls crash a feminist protest party to find out what Prue knows about the murders. Contains strong language, adult humour and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
2/6. How pathology helped close the net on a killer when a body was found in a suitcase. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S]
Des asks Terry to help him deliver a car; Arthur asks Terry to mind a magistrate. One of these good deeds could land Terry in court and serving time... S2 E12: Caught In the Act, Fact
Watch Babestation like you've never seen it before! The Babestation babes (18+) go one step further on Babestation X. They're live and waiting for you now. Press the red button to get involved now.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:25 pm
ADULT smileTV3
30 mins
'Round Midnight
Soweto is back with more of the best British jazz including a release from the emerging UK trombonist Christ-StÂephane Boizi, and Gretchen Parlato shares her final Flowers choice.
Thu, Aug 20, 11:30 pm
BBC Radio 3
60 mins
Poetry Please
Pippa Haywood is well known for acting in Green Wing and Bodyguard, as well as reading poems for this very programme. Here she chats with Roger and chooses her own favourites.
Guy Fieri visits restaurants owned by familiar faces. Antonia Lofaso is cooking up out-of-this-world global flavours, and Justin Warner is serving up righteous ramen. S38/Ep3
Don't Look a Smith Horse in the Mouth: Animated series. Francine wants Stan to trade in his SUV for a hybrid car. Instead, he buys a horse, which Roger promises will win a big race. [S,AD] S6 Ep10
5/8. Shepherd and Roach make a gruesome discovery in the campus crime tip-off box. Contains strong language and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. Also in HD. [S]
Bond film starring Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem, 2012. When an assignment goes gravely wrong and MI6 is attacked, 007 identifies a threat that must be eliminated at any price. [S,AD]
Watch Babestation Babes (18+) go wild LIVE on TV and in the naughtiest movies TV has to offer! Just press the red button on your remote, follow the simple and discreet onscreen instructions.
Tracks - Part One: Crime drama. When the body of a teenage girl is discovered in a chalk pit, vehicle tracks are found at the scene that leading Connor and Walker to a local hardman. [S] S11 Ep9
This easy-to-use TV guide helps you find shows with Subtitles, Sign Language or Audio Description on compatible internet connected Freeview Play devices. Check your device at Freeview.co.uk/555
3/6. A young woman appears to have died in a car crash, but new evidence soon points to murder. Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S]
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There, Midnight Caller and a huge Ravio 2 to end the week.
Find information on new channels and how to get in touch with us. And if you are a Freeview Play viewer discover more shows on-demand and how to get the most out of your service.
When an Army veteran vanishes from her apartment, investigators devise a unique surveillance strategy to find her. They uncover disturbing evidence. S7/Ep19
Joining Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis straight from the polling booths are guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Tez Ilyas. [S]
TV legend Gloria Hunniford gives safe haven to a pair of fugitives in need. The Hunters follow some runners to a Leeds bar. And in Scotland a capture is on the cards. (S7 Ep6) [AD,S]
...Yobs. Police Spaniel Bonnie is called in to sniff out narcotics. Cops deal with an aggressive bloke who refuses to go quietly. And a suspected drink driver spurns a breathalyser. (S2 Ep4)[S]
6/8. As police race to save the latest victim, the students attend an infamous college party. Contains strong language and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
Jayden's Disappearance: Jayden vanishes from the bush beside the Flinders Highway during a road trip. The coroner rules out foul play, but Jayden's mum isn't convinced. (Ep4/4) [AD,S]
The Tony Jones Disappearance: Abattoir worker Andy Albury boasts of murdering a dozen people. Was Tony Jones one of his victims? Tony's family believe there's more to the story. (Ep3/4) [AD,S]
Can cocktail mixer Jack stir Alice's feelings? Will beautician Sophie and party girl Tori bridge the age gap? And might sparks fly when dog groomer Brenna meets electrician Ross? (S18 Ep5) [AD,S]
Fri, Aug 21, 12:05 am
E4+1
65 mins
American Dad!
Every Which Way But Lose: Animated series. Stan's son Steve joins a junior football team to please his dad, but Stan, as head coach, drops him. [S,AD] S5 Ep17
Lonely in the Kitchen: US cooking competition. The chefs are challenged with starting individual dishes before leaving one by one and verbally aiding their teammates to finish them. [S] S23 Ep9
Professional dancer and virgin Raheem wants a man who can pop some moves on the dancefloor and in the bedroom. Rugby player Jerome needs a confidence boost to find his lucky lady. (S7 Ep4) [AD,S]
Paramedics treat a man threatening to take an overdose, a woman who may have broken her hip, and a man with a suspected blood clot on his lung. (S5 Ep5) [S]
(2000) Darkly comic, quasi-true crime biopic starring Eric Bana as notorious Australian criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read who, among other things, got a fellow inmate to chop off his ears. [AD,S]
A look at the life and career of three-time Academy Award-winning film director George Stevens. His best known films include A Place in the Sun and The Diary of Anne Frank. (S3, ep 5) [S]
The start of a wild and joyous mickey-taking serial by the authors of 'Whoops Apocalypse', after which you'll never take a tabloid newspaper seriously.
Idris Elba stars in the compelling psychological crime drama. Accused of crimes he has not committed, Luther must work quickly to clear his name and stop a vigilante killer. [S,AD]
Kades jumps on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix! Featuring all your favourite Bollywood, Bhangra, hip hop and R&B bangers to get you grooving.
Fri, Aug 21, 12:30 am
BBC Asian Net.
30 mins
Inside China's EV Revolution
At a time of heightened geopolitical conflict and uncertainty, soaring fuel costs are driving up demand for electric vehicles around the world. China is leading the way. [S]
Jeremiah brings you the hottest names in Black dance music for a 30-minute mix.
Fri, Aug 21, 12:30 am
BBC R1X
30 mins
Through the Night
From the Romantic Round of the Banff International String Quartet Competition, quartets by Mendelssohn, Debussy and Brahms.
Fri, Aug 21, 12:30 am
BBC Radio 3
360 mins
The Fire in the Mountain:...
...Sicily, Etna and her People by Helena Attlee. 4/5. Helena Attlee's compelling account of her move to a village on Mount Etna, Sicily's most dangerous, dramatic and alluring landmark.
Guy Fieri hits up prime-time pit stops all over America for killer ÂetouffÂee, real deal pizza and an incredible middle eastern lamb flatbread. S38/Ep5
The Big House (Part 1/2): Adjusting to life behind bars, Peralta bonds with a cellmate and is forced to join a prison gang, while Diaz puts her visitors to the test. (S5 Ep1) [AD,S]
Crab-solutely Fabulous: Animated comedy. The Belcher kids recruit Teddy as a nemesis when they put together a costumed wrestling act for the Crustacean Nation Wrestling Federation. [S,AD] S13 Ep19
5/9. Hoping to picture-slam their way to £10,000 are Ian and Liz, a couple from Stoke-on-Trent, friends Arif and Kausar from London, and Rachel and Connor, two friends from Leeds. Also in HD. [S]
Clare Balding, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney join regulars David Mitchell and Lee Mack to sort the unbelievable facts from the plausible fiction. Rob Brydon hosts. [S]
8/8. Barbara is MIA, while Elise packs her bags for home. Can they stop the killer from striking again? Contains strong language, adult humour and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
A brutal stabbing leaves blood sprayed across a Newcastle stairwell. Police cars in Phoenix are soaked in vomit, blood and worse. And an armed man refuses to leave a drug encampment. (Ep6) [AD,S,SL]
Tracks - Part Two: Darren is found not guilty after an emotionally-charged testimony where he makes a personal confession, but Connor still believes that something is amiss. [S] S11 Ep10
The story tracks two well-known London gangsters, Mickey Mannock and Ray Collishaw. They're at the top of their game until everything falls apart when they misplace a Russian Mafia's cocaine shipment.
Your one-stop-shop for all things cruise; bringing you the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals to ensure your next cruise holiday is your greatest one!
Late night music and mayhem with Snoochie. @1Xtra on social.
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 am
BBC R1X
120 mins
Joel Mitchell
Joel Mitchell with your calls and features through the night. Call 08085 909693 (calls are free from mobiles and landlines). Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 am
BBC R5L
240 mins
Danny Howard's Club Mix
Danny goes in with another Club Mix, with tunes from LF System, Kettama, Chloe Caillet and more!
Bradley Walsh hosts the game show that asks contestants to complete a series of general knowledge questions faster than The Chaser, a brainbox of the highest order. (S9, ep 97) [S]
The owner of Uptown Billiards in Portland, OR, is unimpressed with the social media expert he hired to promote his restaurant. Are the customers being hustled? S8/Ep6
The Rack: Action-packed drama series. A suspect found dead in his cell leads to a public inquiry being ordered and an influential lawyer calling for CI5 to be disbanded. [SL,S,AD] S2 Ep2
Profiles three cases in which investigators used forensic science to track down and convict serial killers. For serial killers, once is never enough. S4/Ep11
Jacqueline and Dan are living in fear after years of frightening paranormal activity. The team spend the night at the bungalow to uncover the truth. S5/Ep9
A man with cancer is found with copious amounts of weed and police are forced to deploy a taser on a difficult suspect. Flashing images. (S2, ep 34) [S]
The story behind a shocking deception: was Lisa Hayden-Johnson's son Matthew really Britain's sickest child? When efforts to improve Matthew's condition fail, suspicions are raised. (Ep1/3) [AD,S]
Jayden's Disappearance: Jayden vanishes from the bush beside the Flinders Highway during a road trip. The coroner rules out foul play, but Jayden's mum isn't convinced. (Ep4/4) [AD,S]
What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? (S4 Ep4/8) [AD,S]
The Show (and Tell) Must Go On: Animated comedy. Louise takes a risk for her last show and tell by trying to recover a War of 1812-era cannonball from a beach cave at a high tide. [S,AD] S13 Ep15
When Phoebe's husband Donald returns after escaping from a prisoner of war camp in Italy, Gary feels that he must give Phoebe up for good. S3 E8: There's Something About A Soldier
Professional dancer and virgin Raheem wants a man who can pop some moves on the dancefloor and in the bedroom. Rugby player Jerome needs a confidence boost to find his lucky lady. (S7 Ep4) [AD,S]
...Below Deck: Brand new series - Love is in the air on the Star Princess, there's a crew changeover, and guests squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore Mexican island Cozumel. (Ep4) [AD,S]
Lawrence, who's 26, has been thrown 15 feet after being hit by a car. Angela, who's 63, was attacked by one of her cats as she shouted at a fox in her garden. (S10 Ep5/24) [AD,S]
Jamila has been arrested for shoplifting. Mr. Brown gathers the class and they set out to return the items without getting caught. That'll be a tricky one. S1 E5: The Best Things in Life
(2000) Darkly comic, quasi-true crime biopic starring Eric Bana as notorious Australian criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read who, among other things, got a fellow inmate to chop off his ears. [AD,S]
James Dean: The Emotional Man: Dead at 24, James Dean became a lasting icon, redefining masculinity with vulnerability and rebellion to shape a new kind of anti-hero. (S1, ep 1) [S]
Rob Brydon hosts the devilishly fun panel show in which stars swap plausible porkies and far-fetched facts. With Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Trevor Noah - and Judy Murray. [S]
Adrienne Murray meets the team using tech to preserve a historic warship in Sweden, and Andrew Rogers has the highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris. [S]
When the owners of Food Pavilion in Portland, OR, hear complaints from their tenants about the new manager, they contact Charles Stiles to investigate. S8/Ep7
Mr. Bean turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment as he visits a department store and gets carried away. E2: The Return of Mr. Bean
Montezuma's Revenge: Ian McShane is the suave David Dickinson-a-like in faded jeans. Lovejoy acquires a cursed ancient Mayan statue, which has apparently caused two deaths. [S]
...Tracing The French Connection. Mark Kermode examines the making of classic thriller The French Connection. Contains some strong language and upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S]
Peter's: Gordon visits Peter's Italian Restaurant in New York, where the peace of Long Island is shattered by the antics of the volatile Pellegrino family who run the place. (S1 Ep1) [S,SL]
Ranvir Singh hosts the quiz where contestants take on the Riddlemaster in a bid to solve his riddles - how will Catherine and Emily, Harpreet and Isaac, and Scarlett and Megan do? [S]
A brutal stabbing leaves blood sprayed across a Newcastle stairwell. Police cars in Phoenix are soaked in vomit, blood and worse. And an armed man refuses to leave a drug encampment. (Ep6) [AD,S,SL]
My Husband Next Door: Domestic sitcom spin-off from the hit '70s show Man About the House. Mildred becomes a TV widow when the Ropers' ancient set breaks down. [S] S1 Ep9
Dr Amanda Ramshaw tries to get to the bottom of Diego's crippling headaches. Dr Amir Khan meets Chloe who has suffered with a chronic bladder condition all her life. (S8 Ep5)[S]
Buddy is tasked an odd request - baking a South African biltong cake! Meanwhile, the team works on music box-themed cake that gets them dancing. S9/Ep9
You Need Hands: Drama series about the exploits of a loveable rogue. When Arthur takes on some hired help after Terry gets injured, he unwittingly gets mixed up in drug dealing. [SL,S,AD] S3 Ep2
In Texas, the bodies of two women lie behind a grocery store. Police turn to surveillance footage, hoping to discover who killed them - and why. S7/Ep16
The Thames Valley Police provide a fascinating insight into car crime and its prevention. Plus, shocking video footage captures dangerous drivers in action. Strong language. (S5, ep 11) [S]
Juggling lies, disposing of evidence and bribing an informant, Leo battles with his dangerous double life - and Carter and Dylan fear his feelings for Bella could destroy them all. [S,AD]
Lisa's world implodes as an unthinkable truth is revealed: Matthew's illnesses are not as they seem. And while Matthew faces his new reality, the threat of prison hangs over Lisa. (Ep2/3) [AD,S]
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S21 Ep6) [S]
Brand new series - Reunion (Part 2/2): The dramatic reunion concludes with bombshells galore, including Chris and Jason's real thoughts about their infamous video. (S12 Ep14) [S]
...Below Deck: Brand new series - Love is in the air on the Star Princess, there's a crew changeover, and guests squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore Mexican island Cozumel. (Ep4) [AD,S]
Fri, Aug 21, 2:15 am
E4+1
55 mins
We're All Going to the World's...
...Fair: (2021) Jane Schoenbrun's creepy, freaky, coming-of-age horror starring Anna Cobb. A lonely teenage girl gets increasingly sucked into the unnerving nether-world of an online game. [S]
Josh, who's 10, arrives at A&E after an accident at school, unaware that his finger was cut off in the incident. Doctors must work out how to reattach it, and how to tell him. (S10 Ep6/24) [AD,S]
Mauro and Madeline celebrate their 25th anniversary, so Buddy and Mauro recreate Buddy Snr's original wedding cake - and Mauro's son takes on best man duties. S9/Ep10
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays.
Fri, Aug 21, 2:32 am
BBC World Sv.
27 mins
The Mother of All Cons
1/3. Suspicions grow about a new celebrity-backed charity for sick children. Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
4/10. Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk's Holkham estate - its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago. Also in HD. [S,SL]
4/7. Allycia hopes to find her Prince Charming, Kento heads out on a second date with someone new, and Charles hits a speed dating event. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]
In 2020, Rhianan Rudd became the youngest girl to be charged with terror offences in the UK. But was she really a dangerous far-right extremist? Or just a vulnerable teenager? [AD,S,SL]
...Idol: From Mount Vernon to global icon, Denzel Washington's rise to Oscar glory is a gripping tale of legacy, integrity, drive and redefining Hollywood. [S]
Peter's: Gordon visits Peter's Italian Restaurant in New York, where the peace of Long Island is shattered by the antics of the volatile Pellegrino family who run the place. (S1 Ep1) [S,SL]
US crime drama. On her first day as Captain of the 14th, Beckett receives a call which leads her to leave the precinct without telling anyone. (S8 Ep1)[S]
1Xtra Salutes UK rapper J Hus! Featuring an hour of his greatest tunes and chats.
Fri, Aug 21, 3:00 am
BBC R1X
60 mins
Dance Sounds of the 90s with...
...Vernon Kay. Sweatbands at the ready for a 90s workout-inspired show with Vernon Kay! Expect music from Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx and Paul Johnson.
Bradley Walsh hosts the game show that asks contestants to complete a series of general knowledge questions faster than The Chaser, a brainbox of the highest order. [S]
The Burger Kitchen (Part 1/2): In the first half of a two-part Nightmare, Gordon tries to save a burger joint in LA, run by a dysfunctional family in a state of constant conflict. (S5 Ep3) [S,SL]
Ssssshh: The conclusion of the crime drama series. Candy testifies that she feared for her life in spite of Don's concerns, but Pat has a warning for them before the jury's verdict. [S,AD] S1 Ep7
Sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of our favourite problem-solving must-haves from across our exciting range. Call free on 0800 200 66 66 or visit www.musthaveideas.tv
In 2014, graduate student Tequila Suter is stabbed to death in her suburban Buffalo home. Investigators piece together a video trail of her murder. S7/Ep17
Drunk Smash: Officers face high-speed chases, defiant hooligans, explosive crashes and out-of-control drunk drivers while policing the roads of Australia. (S10, ep 7) [S]
Radio DJ Trevor Nelson, actress Kimberley Nixon, and comedians Des Clarke and Rachel Fairburn join the best-selling author to test themselves against his famous challenges. [S]
As Lisa's dubbed 'Britain's Most Evil Mother' in the press and the family rift deepens, Matthew confronts his past and meets those who worked on his case, in search of the truth. (Ep3/3) [AD,S]
Brand new series - Reunion (Part 2/2): The dramatic reunion concludes with bombshells galore, including Chris and Jason's real thoughts about their infamous video. (S12 Ep14) [S]
Depressed over her failed dance career, a despondent ballerina attempts suicide, only to be rescued by an impoverished, once-famous stage clown. Directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin.
...Fair: (2021) Jane Schoenbrun's creepy, freaky, coming-of-age horror starring Anna Cobb. A lonely teenage girl gets increasingly sucked into the unnerving nether-world of an online game. [S]
Sandra likes her boss Derek; Carol hates her job but doesn't want to offend Sandra by leaving. Derek then makes Carol an offer that leaves Sandra very jealous... S8 E2: The Flower-Picker
Candy and Mark are looking for the perfect rural retreat to escape to in AlmerÂia in southern Spain. Ben Hillman lines up five fab options for £75k, but will any of them result in an offer? [S]
Emergency Response: The department has to put together a last-minute fund-raising gala for the new park without Leslie, who has been called away on an emergency disaster drill. [S]
Slapstick adventure about young James, who is cursed with 'acute misfortune syndrome'. James is on a mission to reconnect with his estranged dad. Also in HD. [S]
In 2020, Rhianan Rudd became the youngest girl to be charged with terror offences in the UK. But was she really a dangerous far-right extremist? Or just a vulnerable teenager? [AD,S,SL]
In 1980, an Australian birthday cake book was launched that would inspire generations. Agnes Lee designed its famous duck cake, later featured in Bluey.
Major League'd: Adam is terrified when he and his friends are recruited to the school baseball team. Geoff's father interferes in his relationship with Erica. (S6 Ep14) [AD,S]
The Wages of Sin Part 2: As they investigate, Max and Priya build a picture of a lonely, devout and troubled man who believed a spirit was leaving him vengeful Biblical messages. [SL,S]
