What’s On ITV4 Today Thursday 16 March 2023
A full run down of everything airing on ITV4 today.
06:00
Great Racehorses
Ed Chamberlin introduces some of the great racehorses of the modern era
06:20
Robin of Sherwood
S03E04
Robin guards an ancient treasure
A girl asks Robin to help safeguard an ancient treasure cared for by her father, who has foreseen his own death and wishes to appoint a successor while there is still time. Cathryn Harrison and Cyril Cusack guest star
07:30
Magnum, PI
S04E10
The friends are marooned on an island
Thomas, Higgins, TC and Rick get stranded on an island at Christmas, and set about making the best of their new home, unaware a Navy officer is about to start using it for target practice. Detective drama, starring Tom Selleck
08:30
ITV Racing: The Opening Show
A look ahead to day three of Cheltenham Festival
10:00
Minder
S09E03
Arthur launches a despatch rider agency
Arthur becomes a rebel without a clue by launching a motorbike despatch agency – but Ray is concerned the entire venture is heading for a crash. Vintage comedy drama, starring George Cole and Gary Webster
11:05
Dempsey and Makepeace
S01E06
The duo investigate a terrorist group
Jim poses as a photographer to investigate a terrorist group’s activities. Police drama, starring Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber
12:05
Robin of Sherwood
S03E05
The Sheriff is relieved of power
King John strips the Sheriff of his power for failing to capture the outlaws, and replaces him with Philip Mark, a man renowned for his ruthlessness. Meanwhile, Nasir encounters a fellow Saracen whose combat skills eclipse his own
13:15
Extreme Salvage Squad
S02E05
Removing a 10-metre steel-hulled yacht from Cockburn Beach in Western Australia
The team is given two days and a $20,000 budget to remove a 10-metre steel-hulled yacht from Cockburn Beach in Western Australia. The problem is the boat is buried deep in the sand and is a danger to beach goers. Heavy machinery specialist Ryan is going to use his monster excavator to try and get the job done, but there’s a catch – to make the budget work, Luke needs Ryan to be done and dusted in 24 hours.
14:15
Magnum, PI
S04E11
Thomas befriends a visiting prince
15:15
The Sweeney
S04E06
A pools winner is blackmailed
A former criminal and friend of Regan’s wins a large amount of money on the pools – but then receives blackmailing phone calls regarding a crime from 11 years earlier for which he was never caught. Hard-hitting drama, guest starring Edward Judd, with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman
16:25
Minder
S09E04
Arthur’s search for a car gets him arrested
Arthur is offered the chance to buy a cheap Daimler, but while trying to locate its dealer’s elusive premises is arrested for kerb-crawling. With a gross of red light bulbs in his boot, the evidence seems compelling, and even Ray begins to doubt his uncle’s innocence. Nevertheless, the loyal nephew sets out to track down the so-called Goodtime garage to provide corroboration. Lighthearted drama, with George Cole and Gary Webster
17:30
English Football League Highlights
Action from the latest fixtures
19:00
The Chase Celebrity Special
S10E06
With Jeff Banks, Michelle Ackerley, Andy Crane and Brian Conley
Bradley Walsh presents as celebrity contestants Jeff Banks, Michelle Ackerley, Andy Crane and Brian Conley pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught
20:00
Junk and Disorderly
S02E08
Henry Cole and his team buy a vintage Massey Ferguson tractor
Henry Cole and his team visit a farm sale and come away with a vintage Massey Ferguson tractor. However, they come to regret their decision and have to take drastic measures to sell it
21:00
The Man with the Golden Gun
James Bond adventure, starring Roger Moore and Christopher Lee
1974 – Adventure, Action, Thriller
James Bond’s investigation into the death of a world-renowned scientist working on solar technology draws him into a battle of wits with a stealthy assassin, who dispatches his victims with a golden bullet and has the British secret agent next in his sights. Spy adventure, starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland and Maud Adams
23:35
High Plains Drifter
Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood
1973 – Western, Drama, Mystery
A mysterious stranger is hired to defend a remote frontier town from three outlaws who are making people’s lives a misery. Although he rids the community of the troublemakers, the residents’ lives take a turn for the worse as their saviour seizes control of the town and seeks to punish them for their past sins. Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, alongside Verna Bloom and Marianna Hill
00:35
FYI Daily
00:40
High Plains Drifter
Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood
1973 – Western, Drama, Mystery
A mysterious stranger is hired to defend a remote frontier town from three outlaws who are making people’s lives a misery. Although he rids the community of the troublemakers, the residents’ lives take a turn for the worse as their saviour seizes control of the town and seeks to punish them for their past sins. Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, alongside Verna Bloom and Marianna Hill
01:50
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport
S07E01
As the Covid-19 pandemic grips the nation, cameras follow life at Heathrow
As the Covid-19 pandemic grips the nation, cameras follow life at Heathrow, as depleted staff members fight to keep the airport going. Customer service team member Demi is on hand to offer help to all those who are allowed to travel in and out of the airport, and has his work cut out as he tries to track down a missing passenger. Elsewhere, staff adjust to the new safety measures put in place to stop the spread of the virus
02:15
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport
S07E02
The iconic Boeing 747 flies out of the airport for the final time
Documentary going behind the scenes of the airport, finding out how its infrastructure helps staff process thousands of passengers arriving from 84 countries. This time, the iconic Boeing 747 flies out of the airport for the final time, with plane spotters around the world hoping to bid it a fond farewell. Elsewhere, new cargo driver Dylan hopes his love for hypnosis can get him out of a jam
02:45
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
03:00
Teleshopping
Home shopping
Buying goods from the comfort of home
