Tuesday December 15 television&radio Tuesday’s Television Guide TV PICKS
LUTHER 9pm, BBC1
Part one of two. The DCI returns to duty to investigate the crimes of a cannibal killer who is roaming London’s streets. Drama, starring Idris Elba.
BBC1 BBC1
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Operation Meet the Street (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 10.30 Blast Off Live: A Stargazing Special (S,HD). 11.15 Oxford Street Revealed (S,HD). 12.00 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Doctors (S,HD). 2.15 The Doctor Blake Mysteries (R,S,HD). 3.10 Escape to the Country (R,S,HD). 3.40 James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas (S,HD). 4.25 Flog It! (R,S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).
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BACK IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS 9pm, BBC2
Part two of two. During their trip from the 1970s to the 1990s, the Robshaws discover how the race for a Christmas number one single was born. They also meet an EastEnders star who reminisces about the soap’s tradition of festive misery, and examine Christmas gluttony in the 1990s.
BBC2 BBC2
6.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 7.00 Oxford Street Revealed (R,S,HD). 7.45 Family Finders (R,S,HD). 8.15 Sign Zone (R,S,HD). 9.15 Victoria Derbyshire (S,HD). 11.00 BBC News (S,HD). 12.00 Daily Politics (S,HD). 1.00 The Super League Show (S). 1.45 Pressure Pad (R,S,HD). 2.30 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 3.30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain (R,S,HD). 4.00 The World’s Most Photographed (R,S). 4.30 Wogan: The Best Of (R,S). 5.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S).
SPORTS PERSONALITY – THE FINAL 12 10.35pm, BBC1
MIDSOMER MURDERS 8pm, ITV
Gabby Logan presents a closer look at the contenders for the Sports Personality of the Year award, featuring interviews with the 12 people included on the shortlist.
ITV1 ITV
6.00 Good Morning Britain (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S,HD). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (S). 10.30 This Morning (S,HD). 12.30 Loose Women (S,HD). With Pointless co-presenter Richard Osman. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S). 1.55 Regional News (S). 2.00 Judge Rinder (S). Real-life cases in a studio courtroom. 3.00 1000 Heartbeats (S,HD). 3.59 Regional Programme (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase (S,HD).
When dairy worker Debbie Moffett (played by Martine McCutcheon) is crushed to death by a giant round of cheese at the home of the world-famous Midsomer Blue, Barnaby and Jones are soon on the case. It emerges Debbie died just hours after an argument at a parents’ council meeting.
Channel Channel 44
6.00 Countdown (R,S,HD). 6.45 3rd Rock from the Sun (R,S). 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 10.00 Undercover Boss USA (R,S). 11.00 Jamie’s Festive Feast (R,S,HD). 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary (S,HD). 12.05 Kirstie’s Crafty Christmas (R,S,HD). 1.05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me: Footballers Special (R,S,HD). 2.10 Deal or No Deal (S,HD). 3.10 Countdown (S,HD). 4.00 Posh Pawnbrokers (S,HD). 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me (S,HD).
Channel Channel 55
6.00 Milkshake!. 9.15 Christmas with The Wright Stuff (HD). 11.45 Film: Holiday Help (S,HD) (2014). Festive romantic drama, starring Alicia Witt. ●●● 1.30 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 1.35 Neighbours (S,HD). 2.05 Film: Mr Miracle (S,HD) (2014). See Choices Above. ●●● 3.50 Film: A Grandpa for Christmas (S,HD) (2007). Family comedy, starring Ernest Borgnine. ●● 5.30 5 News at 5 (S,HD).
Back in Time for Christmas, 9pm
Midsomer Murders, 8pm
Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, 8pm
Meet the Psychopaths, 9pm
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6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S,HD). 6.30 Regional News (S).
6.00 Regional News (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.
6.00 The Simpsons (S,HD). 15/22. Bart’s graffiti impresses a group of professional artists. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). An uninvited guest arrives at the funeral.
6.00 Neighbours (R,S,HD). Doug claims he was driving the car in the accident. 6.30 5 News Tonight (S,HD).
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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Live chat and topical reports. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Linda tries to find Cora somewhere to live. Followed by Regional News.
6.00 Eggheads (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 57/60. Zoe Ball chats to the couple who secured the last final spot. 7.00 Stargazing Live: Brit in Space (S,HD). Dara O Briain and Professor Brian Cox present coverage of British astronaut Tim Peake’s arrival at the International Space Station.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Laurel admits she is still in love with Ashley. 7.30 Countrywise (S,HD). 7/8. Ben Fogle visits Dartmoor and Paul Heiney heads for Dorset.
7.00 Channel 4 News (S,HD).
7.00 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights (R,S). See Choices Above. Followed by 5 News Update.
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8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 10/52. Fran escalates her campaign against Jac, with disastrous consequences, and the AAU team lack festive cheer but Serena finds a way to restore some Christmas goodwill.
8.00 MasterChef: The Professionals (S,HD). 16/21. The first two semi-finalists battle it out for a place in finals week and cook the most important two courses of their careers for Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti.
8.00 Midsomer Murders (R,S,HD). 6/6. When a dairy worker is crushed to death by a giant round of cheese at the home of the world-famous Midsomer Blue, Barnaby and Jones are soon on the case.
8.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (S,HD). 3/3. Kirstie Allsopp visits Slovakia to find out how a new wave of crafters are turning old traditions into fast and funky gifts and decorations. Last in the series.
8.00 The Dog Rescuers at Christmas with Alan Davies (S,HD). Part one of two. Lauren Bailey investigates a dogsled organisation in Lapland which is blazing a trail for working huskies. Followed by 5 News Update.
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9.00 Luther (S,HD). 1/2. See Choices Above.
9.00 Back in Time for Christmas (S,HD). 2/2. See Choices Above.
9.00 The World’s Most Expensive Christmas (S,HD). See Choices Above.
9.00 Meet the Psychopaths (S,HD). 2/3. Professor Tony Maden looks into the personalities of Jimmy Savile, Adolf Hitler and Robert Maxwell, and reveals how individuals with power can ruin the lives of millions.
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10.00 BBC News at Ten (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by Regional Programme. 10.35 Sports Personality – The Final 12 (S,HD). See Choices Above.
10.00 Mock the Week (R,S,HD). 10/13. With Ellie Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, Rob Beckett and James Acaster. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD).
10.00 ITV News at Ten (S); Weather. 10.30 Regional News (S); Weather. 10.40 The Jonathan Ross Show (R,S,HD). 9/11. The host is joined by Liverpool-born comedian John Bishop, F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Sound of Music Live! stars Kara Tointon and Mel Giedroyc, and Irish singer Hozier.
10.00 That’s So Last Century (S,HD). 2/3. Jimmy Carr, James Corden, Dom Joly, Will Mellor and Vic Reeves rediscover late 20th century toys like Magic Eye books, Domino Rally, Crossfire, Subbuteo, and the Game Boy.
10.00 CSI: Cyber (S,HD). 12/13. Ryan and Krumitz are taken hostage during an operation. 10.55 CSI: Cyber (S,HD). 13/13. Ryan’s fingerprints are found at the scene of a murder. Last in the series.
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Holby City, 8pm
11.35 Live at the Apollo (R,S,HD). 6/7. Russell Kane hosts, with guests Roisin Conaty and Nick Helm.
11.10 Weather (S,HD). 11.15 Race to Super Bowl 50 (S,HD). Action from the week 14 fixtures.
11.45 Freeze Out (R,S,HD). Quiz show, hosted by Mark DurdenSmith.
11.00 Tattoo Fixers (R,S,HD). 7/9. A rocker has to get the face of a fellow cricketer tattooed on his leg.
11.50 Benefits: Life on the Dole (R,S,HD). 5/30. People living on state welfare in Portsmouth.
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12.05 Weather for the Week Ahead (S,HD). 12.10 BBC News (S,HD).
12.05 Sign Zone: The Hunt (R,S,HD). Predators living in deserts and grasslands. 1.05 Sign Zone: James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas (R,S,HD). 1.50 Sign Zone: The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone (R,S,HD). Four new groups perform in front of the jury. 2.50 This Is BBC Two (S,HD). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.00 Loose Women (R,HD). With Pointless co-presenter Richard Osman. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.
12.00 Poker (S,HD). 1.00 KOTV Boxing Weekly (S,HD). 1.25 Gillette World Sport (S,HD). 1.55 Anglesey Sandman Triathlon (R,S,HD). 2.20 Beat the Sun 2015 (R,S,HD). 3.15 Benchmark (S,HD). 4.05 Location, Location, Location (R,S,HD). 5.05 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems (R,S,HD). 5.10 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).
12.45 SuperCasino. Live interactive gaming. 3.10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors (R,S,HD). The work of doctors at a medical practice. 4.00 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Divine Designs (R,S). Wall paintings in Oxford and Norfolk. 4.45 House Doctor (R,S). A bungalow in Clapham, West Sussex. 5.10 House Doctor (R,S). 5.35 House Doctor (R,S).
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