On The TV | Thursday's TV Listings for England

BBC One

6:00Breakfast

9:30Animal Park

10:15Trace, Track, Get My Car Back

10:45Expert Witness

11:15Homes Under the Hammer

12:15Bargain Hunt

1:00BBC News at One including Midlands Today

2:00Money for Nothing

2:45Escape to the Country

3:45The Bidding Room

4:30The Travelling Auctioneers

5:15Pointless

6:00BBC News

6:30Midlands Today

BBC Two

6:30Money for Nothing

7:15The Bidding Room

8:00Gardeners' World

9:00BBC News

1:00Richard Osman's House of Games

1:30The Finish Line

2:15Lightning

2:45Hairy Bikers Bake-ation

3:45The Farmers' Country Showdown

4:15Earth from Space

5:15Flog It!

6:00Richard Osman's House of Games

6:30Just One Thing

ITV

6:00Good Morning Britain

10:00This Morning

1:00ITV Lunchtime News

1:20ITV News Central

1:30ITV Racing: Glorious Goodwood

4:30Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals

5:00The Chase

6:00ITV News Central

6:30ITV Evening News

Channel 4

6:25Cheers

7:45Everybody Loves Raymond

9:10Frasier

11:10Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

12:05Channel 4 News Summary

12:10Find It, Fix It, Flog It

1:10The Great House Giveaway

2:10Countdown

3:00A Place in the Sun

4:00Narrow Escapes

5:00Chateau DIY

6:00American Pickers

7:00The One ShowAlex Jones and Clara Amfo bring you the stories that matter from across the country. [S] [HD]

7:30EastEnders OmnibusA shocking truth edges closer to the surface, Nicola tries to make peace with Eve and Suki, and Sharon seeks answers about what she's missed. [S,AD]

8:00Fake or Fortune3/4. Will a painting, possibly by Derain, raise a fortune for charity or prove a clever fake? [S,AD]

9:00Who Do You Think You Are?In a journey from Whitehall to Italy and Australia, Harriet Walter discovers a colourful cast of ancestors, taking her from the debtor's court to the opera house via Italian nobility. [S,AD] [HD]

10:00BBC News and WeatherThe latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide. [S]

10:30Midlands TodayThe latest news, sport and weather for the Midlands. [S]

10:40Murder 24/73/8. Police hunt suspects at large, after the murder of delivery driver Aurman Singh. [S,AD]

11:40-12:35Murder 24/74/8. Chris Hemming calls police to confess he has stabbed his ex-partner to death. DCI Gareth Lougher must now establish whether this was premeditated murder or manslaughter. [S,AD]

7:00Escape to the Country9/20. Ginny Buckley meets a couple who are hoping to relocate their family to rural Norfolk. [S]

8:00Digging for Britain2/6. In central England, an RAF airbase with a Roman past, a forgotten medieval nunnery, a gold pendant from a 7th-century grave and a pub with a very long history of hospitality. [S,AD]

9:00The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke - Distortion2/3. Ruby embraces Jodi's methods, with consequences no-one sees coming. Contains some strong language. [S,AD]

9:50The North York Moors: A Wild YearWild and remote, these heather-clad moors are home to red grouse and tough upland sheep. [S,AD]

10:00The Smuggling Business: UndercoverAn undercover BBC investigation into people smuggling gangs operating in France, revealing how small boat crossings to the UK are being organised and paid for in plain sight. [S]

10:30Newsnight, followed by WeatherInsights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Adam Fleming. [S] Followed by Weather.

11:05-12:05Golf: Women's Open Highlights 2026Highlights of the opening day of the Women's Open from Royal Lytham & St Annes. South Korea's Haeran Ryu is going for a third consecutive major victory. [S]

7:30New: Tom Kerridge Cooks ItalyTruffles & Herbs: Tom Kerridge is truffle foraging in Umbria before discovering the precision farming that produces Campania's herbs and cooking up delicious dishes celebrating them. [S,AD,HD] S3 Ep3

8:00EmmerdaleA scheme is halted. Claudette does a deal. Depot danger? [S,AD,HD]

8:30Coronation StreetCassie revisits her greatest hits with Ross as her new target, Nina voices suspicions of Sienna, Adam and Alya give Abi conflicting advice, and Carla's update makes Betsy nervous. [S,AD,HD]

9:00New: The Chase Around the WorldThe Chase Around The World sees Bradley and The Chasers in Lisbon. Teams face an epic quiz around the city for the chance to win £100,000. The more you know, the further you go. [S,AD] S1 Ep3

10:00ITV News at TenITV 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,HD]

10:30ITV News CentralThe latest news and weather from the Midlands. [S,HD]

10:45-1:25Bad Boys IIFast-paced action crime comedy film sequel starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, 2003. Marcus and Mike investigate a Cuban drug cartel's distribution of ecstasy into Florida. [S,HD]

7:00Channel 4 NewsChannel 4's flagship news programme. Including the weather. [S]

8:00New: Renovation RescueThe show that puts renovation wrongs right returns. Vogue Williams and Luke Mabbott help Wendy and Garreth in Northamptonshire with their unfinished garage conversion. (S2 Ep1) [AD,S]

9:00New: Murder Case: The Digital DetectivesA brutal murder of a much-loved mum, a killer on the run across Europe leaving a digital trail, and the text message that unlocks the truth and brings justice. (S2 Ep3) [S]

10:00New: Don't Date BrandonTrue crime docuseries. Amber meets her dream man online, and a whirlwind romance leads to marriage. But a series of strange events sparks suspicion. Who is the real Brandon Johnson? (Ep1/3) [AD,S]

11:00-12:05New: Don't Date BrandonTrue crime docuseries. Amber and Athena start a podcast to tell their story and warn other women about Brandon. As more of his ex-girlfriends emerge, shocking secrets spill out. (Ep2/3) [AD,S]

Channel 5

6:00Milkshake!

9:15Jeremy Vine

11:30Storm & Alexis

12:455 News at Lunchtime

12:50Matt Allwright

2:20Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard

4:00Castle

4:55Love Nature

5:005 News with Dan Walker

6:00Malta: The Jewel of the Med

BBC Four

6:58This is BBC Four

ITV3

6:00George and Mildred

7:05Classic Emmerdale

8:05Classic Coronation Street

9:10A Touch of Frost

11:20Heartbeat

1:30Midsomer Murders

3:35Classic Emmerdale

4:40Classic Coronation Street

5:50Heartbeat

ITV4

6:00Magnum, P.I.

7:00Dempsey and Makepeace

8:05Boon

9:10The Professionals

10:20Robin of Sherwood

11:30Magnum, P.I.

1:35Dempsey and Makepeace

3:45Boon

4:50The Professionals

5:55Minder

7:00Around the World in First Class with Josie GibsonThe presenter goes on a journey into the wonderful world of first-class travel, starting with a Middle East trip. Expect $20k-per-night rooms, camels and a safari! (Ep1/4)[S]

8:00New: Cornwall: A Year by the SeaA St Ives artist leads a landscape painting masterclass, triathletes tackle Kernowman 70.3, families search for rare puffins, and surfing brothers reveal Cornwall's rich marine life. (S2 Ep9)[S]

9:00Benidorm is MurderJohn Hannah stars as Dennis, an ex-cop running a Benidorm pub, who, along with Rosa investigates when a Take That tribute feud turns deadly and 'Robbie' is found dead in a pool. (S1 Ep1)[AD,S]

10:00New: Commonwealth Games 2026Highlights from day seven of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling begin with seven gold medals up for grabs at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

11:05-12:05Fare Dodgers: At War with the LawAt Vauxhall, revenue protection officers are involved in a major sting operation. At Southampton, Spencer is on alert after claims that two women pushed through barriers. (S2 Ep9)[S]

7:00Great British Railway Journeys12/15. Michael Portillo reaches the jet age in the Derby suburb of Peartree, where he tours the engineering colossus Rolls-Royce. [S,AD]

7:30Walking with Steph McGovernSteph McGovern walks down the lanes of Littondale in Yorkshire. She meets the residents who call it home and describes the special place this area holds in her heart. [S]

8:00Talking Pictures: Seventies Legends Part IICelia Imrie revisits one of cinema's greatest decades with a dig into the BBC archives. [S] [HD]

9:00Taxi DriverScorsese's seminal film about one man's descent to hell, starring Robert De Niro. Contains very strong language, explicit sexual content, graphic violence... [1976] [S,AD]

10:50-12:30Funeral in BerlinHarry Palmer is sent to Berlin with instructions to assist Colonel Stok, the Russian head of security for the Berlin Wall, who is eager to defect to the West. [1966] [S]

8:00VeraShadows in the Sky: Crime drama. DCI Vera Stanhope is forced to uncover a life of secrets and lies when the body of a well-loved family man plummets from a multi-storey car park. [S,AD] S5 Ep4

10:00GrantchesterDrama series set in the 1950s. Sidney finds his way to a Romany camp, but when one of the community is killed, he becomes the prime suspect as an 'outsider'. [S,AD] S3 Ep5

11:00GrantchesterDrama series set in the 1950s. When a little boy is abducted, personal pressures on Sidney and Geordie come to a head. Can they resolve their own crises in time to save the child? [S,AD] S3 Ep6

11:50-1:25Trial and RetributionThe Sins of the Father - Part One: Two-part crime drama. DCI Connor and DS Satchell discover that a happy couple are hiding some dark secrets when their daughter is murdered. [S] S10 Ep1

7:00River MonstersLegend of Loch Ness - Part One: Extreme fishing series. Jeremy Wade embarks on a mission to track down the famous Loch Ness monster that takes him from Scotland to Iceland. [S] S5 Ep4

7:30River MonstersLegend of Loch Ness - Part Two: Extreme fishing series. Jeremy embarks on a mission to the Arctic Circle to catch a creature that could be behind the myth of the Loch Ness monster. [S] S5 Ep5

8:00SharpeSharpe's Enemy: Napoleonic War-based action-adventure. Captain Sharpe is assigned the task of delivering a ransom to a horde of deserters who have taken two Englishwomen hostage. [S] S2 Ep2

10:15The Motorbike ShowAn injured Henry Cole decides to send Pete the Restorer to take his place learning speedway, and the restored Triumph Bonneville is due to be unveiled at last. [S] S4 Ep6

11:15-12:20New: Black SailsX: Flint gives advice to Dufresne, John Silver works to become indispensable, and Eleanor is called upon to remove Vane from power over the fort. [S] S2 Ep2

More4

7:00Discover Must Have Ideas: Shopping

8:55Heir Hunters

10:00Four in a Bed

12:40Come Dine with Me

3:20Four in a Bed

5:50George Clarke's Old House New Home

6:55Location, Location, Location

5 USA

6:00Ideal World Shopping

9:00Entertainment News on 5

9:10NCIS

12:00Law & Order

6:00NCIS

QUEST

6:00Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

7:00Salvage Hunters

9:00Aussie Gold Hunters

11:00Gem Hunters Down Under

1:00Mike Brewer: Born Dealer

2:00Shed And Buried

3:00Shed And Buried: Classic Cars

4:00Find It, Fix It, Flog It

5:00The Yorkshire Auction House

DMAX

6:00Gold Divers

8:00Aussie Gold Hunters

9:00Building Off The Grid

11:00Deadliest Catch

12:00Mysteries of the Missing

1:00Expedition Unknown

3:00Alaska: Homestead Rescue

5:00Opal Hunters Red Dirt Road Trip

7:55Grand DesignsIdentical twins Nik and Jon are building near-identical houses in Sheffield. Raised on steel stilts, these two extraordinary properties pay tribute to the city's industrial past. [AD,S]

9:00New: The Reclaimers: Made in SuffolkBrand new series - Andy, Hayley and Jonah restore more treasures as rain lashes Tinkers Barn. And at Southwold Pier, neglected tables are on the menu for some TLC. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]

10:0024 Hours in A&EThis episode focuses on men of all ages facing illness and their fears. Arthur, who's 79, has stomach pains but isn't one to complain. Tom, 20, is having trouble breathing. (S3 Ep21/21) [AD,S]

11:05-12:1024 Hours in A&EThis episode focuses on patients involved in road traffic accidents. Steve, who's 48, was found unconscious at the wheel of his car. Scarlett, 11, has been knocked down by a car. (S4 Ep1/6) [AD,S]

7:00NCISAfter a Navy lieutenant's death reveals ties to Agent Sawyer, Torres and Knight uncover a murder linked to a wealthy family. Parker finds a link between his mum's death and Lily. (S22 Ep15)[S]

8:00NCISA girl's night out takes an unexpected turn when NCIS is called on to investigate the motives of a possible arsonist. (S22 Ep16)[S]

9:00New: Blue BloodsJamie refuses to explain why he challenges a fellow officer's report after an assault; Danny and Baez clash when a comedian becomes the lead suspect in a murder case. (S11 Ep13)[S]

10:00Law & Order: Special Victims UnitConclusion of a two-part story. Barba receives more death threats. Benson and Dodds are caught in a hostage situation. (S17 Ep23)[S]

11:00-12:00Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDrama series about an NYPD sex-crimes unit. The hunt for the parents of a young boy found alone in Central Park leads to the possibility of a planned mass-casualty event. (S18 Ep1)[S]

7:00Antiques Road TripOchuko Ojiri and Charles Hanson head to the Midlands. A vintage clown catches Ochuko's eye and Charles spends most of his budget on a 220-year-old antique. S23/Ep14

8:00Outback TruckersAustralia's toughest drivers hit the open road and reveal the adventure of trucking, with bigger loads, rougher roads and more intense action. S11/Ep2

9:00Outback Opal HuntersOpalton Boulder Crew have found a new source of opal, Mooka Boys are gambling on a rented digger, and Slim Pickings are trying to earn moving money. S9/Ep2

10:00The Repair ShopOptics expert Richard is challenged with fixing up a well-loved telescope. Steve and Mark are presented with a broken but impressive radio. S7/Ep47

11:00How Do They Do It?A look at how products are made. Featuring how leather is produced, how goods are moved down the Grand Canal and how Flyboard is created. S10/Ep20

11:30-12:00How Do They Do It?How do they make the king of cheeses, Parmesan? How do they keep the runways running at the world's busiest airports? How do they manufacture relaxing reclining chairs? S11/Ep1

7:00Aussie Gold HuntersThe Scrappers are robbed, threatening their chances of turning a profit. Meanwhile, the Millzilla unexpectedly breaks down, costing the Dirt Dogs $1,000 a day. S3/Ep5

8:00Aussie Gold HuntersOne of the gold hunters unearths a monster nugget that dramatically transforms their season. Plus, the Gold Gypsies are hit by the worst storm in decades. S3/Ep6

9:00Expedition XJosh, Phil and Heather investigate the notorious Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, where thousands died after disturbing medical procedures. S5/Ep5

10:00Expedition FilesClues from the Zodiac Killer are finally deciphered. A million-dollar treasure is revealed. An ancient manuscript may explain the origins of life. S1/Ep5

11:00-12:00Expedition XThe team investigates one of America's oldest witch stories. In the backwoods of Tennessee, locals report being attacked in a vast cave system. S2/Ep4