2024-09-19
There's a saying that 'where there's muck there's brass.' In today's show, Danny Sebastian meets a farmer and collector of horse brass who has an incredible 5,000 pieces! Meanwhile, two teams try to earn some brass of their own by hunting for three profitable items at Builth Wells antiques fair in mid-Wales. Skippering them are experts Kate Bliss and Izzie Balmer. On Kate's team are mother and dau
Passionate gardener Sonia is finding her hobby more of a challenge since her recent eye condition has worsened. Hoping for a space that brings back memories of her favourite cottage garden, Lee and Charlie battle it out to win her favour. This time, it's Lee's design that wins, but his new garden must include Sonia's hexagonal hut, also known as the Gin Palace and her hot tub. Lee decides to compl
Planning ahead for next year, Monty plants camassias and cyclamen for a spring display and sows hardy annuals into his cut flower beds, whilst in the veg garden he plants out strawberries. In Hillingdon, Joe Swift meets a couple who have spent 25 years renovating a walled garden which they only discovered they owned after collecting the keys to their new home. Sue Kent visits a garden in Herefords
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Ross Kemp presents as a team of four friends – Georgina, Ross, Sophie and Warren – take on the Bridge of Lies. One by one they all face the bridge, choosing who faces each crossing depending on the question category. Each bridge crossing has 32 potential steps – 22 truths and 10 lies – and they must cross by stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer. Once
Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players try to find the unbeatable answer.
In Wiltshire, planning restrictions mean that primary school teacher Tara can only build temporary structures on a piece of land she inherited. This, along with her desire to only use upcycled or recycled materials, provides a challenge for Simon and his team. Using a reassembled corrugated metal shed that Tara acquired second-hand, Simon devises a plan to create a tiny off-grid eco shed that will
It is knockout week on MasterChef: The Professionals. Presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with two of Britain's leading chefs – Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti. The competition is sizzling as the judges whittle down the hopefuls in the hunt for the country's next culinary superstar. After four weeks of intense competition, the 12 most talented chefs remain from the initial 48. Toni
A couple from Bedfordshire swap their home with a couple from the South Pennines. But will they enjoy their experience – and after scoring, which pair will be victorious?
In Teesdale, equine vet Sybil battles with a highland cow in order to treat some Fell ponies, while vet Steve turns dog competition judge at the local Bowes Agricultural Show. And at Fife's small animal hospital, vet Angela has to break some bad news when a rottweiler's suspected broken toenail is not what it first seems.
Today, Flog It! comes from the Blickling Estate in north Norfolk. Five antiques experts are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David Harper is excited by an early device for watching films, whilst David Fletcher and James Lewis reminisce about Rupert the Bear books and Dinky toys. Paul Martin enjoys a ride in a tank on a historic former military camp.
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Chris Hughes, Debra Stephenson, Inel Tomlinson and Toyah Willcox take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman. A daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show, and the scores are tallied across the week, resulting in an overall champion being crowned on Friday. Will the winning stars opt f
At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, "Red" Mick McGahey. On the outskirts of Edinburgh, at a recording studio in South Gyle, Michael is transported back to the wild world of 1970s pop with Bay City Rollers guitarist Stuart "Woody" Wood. Michael leaves Edinburgh and takes the train n
Two top TV journalists, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond and newsreader Simon McCoy, take up the antiques challenge and go rummaging all around Devon. The two, who became firm friends whilst reporting on some quite tumultuous times, now find themselves chasing scoops once again. With £400 each and experts Margie Cooper and Raj Bisram along to help, Jennie and Simon will be piloting throu
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti travel to Turkey to work at Argos in Cappadocia, a hotel built into a network of ancient caves. Combining history with modern luxury, Monica finds herself brushing cave ceilings with housekeeping before flying above in a hot air balloon. Meanwhile, Rob helps with the finishing touches of a new spa. With each room providing surprises and inviting curiosity, Rob seeks f
Hiding in the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea lies a dark secret. If true, the Greek islands have become much more than a sun-drenched paradise for those living the holiday dream. There are dark rumours of EU-funded boats carrying masked men, people being rounded up on land, forced onto coast guard boats and then abandoned in flimsy rubber dinghies at sea. There are multiple cases of people
The day's important national and international news stories. With Paddy O'Connell.
Highlights as the UEFA Champions League's revamped league format continues as the first round of fixtures are completed. England are represented this season by Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and newcomers Aston Villa. Holders Real Madrid, now boasting superstar striker Kylian Mbappe alongside the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jnr, are beginning their quest to lift the trophy for a rec
Highlights from the first ODI between England and Australia of 2024.
The semi-finals draw to a close as the six remaining cooks go all out to stay in the competition. A place in finals week is at stake, and nobody will want to miss out! To get there will take skill, determination, and the ability to deliver yet another exceptional plate of food that impresses not only John and Gregg, but guest judge, the incomparable Grace Dent. Grace wants to be spoilt with a dish
When orthopaedic surgeon Clare Carpenter arrives at Cardiff's Noah's Ark Children's Hospital, the day has already been turned on its head. An influx of emergency cases over the weekend mean there aren't enough beds or nurses for all the children who need surgery. Some planned operations will have to be cancelled, something Clare and her team try to avoid at all costs. One of Clare's urgent cases i
A collection that has taken over a house needs to go. David, a collector for over 40 years, has decided now is the time to part with his most cherished items. In fear of burdening his children in the event of his death, David wants to cash in on a clear-out and use the money raised to help others. A huge collection of rare cocktail shakers, hundreds of intricately made boxes from Russia and some s
Ross Kemp presents the quiz show where a team of four take on the Bridge of Lies. This time, it's four members of the same family, Susan, Chris, Anthony and Mark. One by one, they all face the Bridge, choosing who faces each crossing depending on the question category. Each crossing has 32 potential steps, including 22 truths and ten lies. They must cross the Bridge by stepping on the truths and a
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