What’s On ITV4 Today Wednesday 18 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on ITV4 today.
06:00
The Saint
S05E06
Templar investigates the Loch Ness monster
Templar investigates allegations that the Loch Ness monster not only exists, but is also responsible for a mysterious spate of killings in Scotland. Fulton Mackay guest stars alongside Roger Moore
06:55
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
S02E05
A man is employed in suspicious circumstances
The sleuth investigates the case of a man who has acquired a well-paid but mysterious job – seemingly on account of his red hair. Period detective drama, starring Jeremy Brett and David Burke, with Eric Porter as Moriarty
08:00
Magnum, PI
S02E15
Thomas is hired to locate a missing girl
Thomas is hired to locate a missing girl – but later suffers a bout of memory loss and recovers to find he’s become the prime suspect in her murder. Detective drama, starring Tom Selleck
09:05
The Sweeney
S01E03
Regan uses a dog as bait
Regan uses a criminal’s abandoned dog as bait to lure his remorseful owner back into the country from France. However, associates of the villain spirit the hound away from its pound and a race begins as to who can locate the dog first. Alfred Marks, Brian Glover and Brian Wilde guest star, with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman
10:05
Minder
S04E07
Arthur enters the pop world
Arthur gets his hands on the unreleased recording of a late, lamented pop star’s final song, and decides to launch himself as a music-biz entrepreneur. Mel Smith guest stars, with George Cole and Dennis Waterman
11:15
The Saint
S05E07
Templar is entrusted with a valuable diamond
Templar is asked to take a diamond to Amsterdam for recutting – but crooks are determined to get their hands on it by any means necessary. Classic adventure, guest starring TP McKenna and Terence Rigby
12:15
Made in Britain
S02E13
A look at how the hovercraft inspired one of Britain’s best-selling lawnmowers
A look at how the hovercraft inspired one of Britain’s best-selling lawnmowers, and what goes into making a suitcase that’s beloved by Royalty, explorers and Hollywood celebs. Plus, what it takes to craft a spoon fit for the Downing Street dinner table, and the British bangers made by a family run firm, turning the sausage status-quo on its head
12:45
Snooker: World Grand Prix
Live coverage of the afternoon session on day three
Live coverage of the afternoon session on day three of the first of three events in the Players Series, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham. The final four last-32 matches take place over the best of seven frames, featuring Shaun Murphy v Ali Carter, Tom Ford v Sam Craigie, Gary Wilson v Anthony McGill and Luca Brecel v Joe Perry. Jill Douglas presents, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Ken Doherty and commentary by David Hendon and Phil Yates
17:30
The Best of the 70s
A look back at a selection of sports covered by ITV
17:45
The Motorbike Show
S08E04
Henry Cole rides through Andalucia
18:45
Snooker: World Grand Prix
Live coverage of the evening session on day three
Live coverage of the evening session on day three of the first of three events in the Players Series, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham, featuring the opening four last-16 matches, played over the best of seven frames. Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan will be involved in this session should he have come through a potentially tough encounter with Barry Hawkins in the last 32, with his long-time rival Mark Selby and Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham the potential opponents. Jill Douglas presents, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Ken Doherty and commentary by David Hendon and Phil Yates
22:10
The Blues Brothers
Comedy, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd
1980 – Music, Comedy, Action, Crime
Two criminal brothers discover the orphanage where they were raised faces closure unless the nuns who run it can pay their tax bill, so the pair embark on an urgent mission to revive their old blues band to raise the money needed. Comedy, starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, Carrie Fisher, John Candy and John Lee Hooker
00:40
Made in Britain
S02E04
A look behind the scenes at British brands
A look at a company manufacturing the hand-sewn Union Jacks seen flying over Buckingham Palace, and a Devon forge that produces wood burning stoves. Plus, an insight into the creation of handmade marbles and the secret recipe of a British kitchen cupboard staple dating back almost 200 years. Ricky Tomlinson narrates
01:10
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport
S08E02
Storm Eunice wreaks havoc at Heathrow airport
Storm Eunice wreaks havoc at Heathrow airport, as staff deal with a deluge of delays and unhappy passengers, and also try to deter debris from hitting the runway. Elsewhere, passenger experience manager Harry has to deal with a breach of security that affects hundreds of passengers jetting off on holiday
02:10
The Protectors
S02E16
Harry masquerades as an explosives expert
02:45
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
03:00
Teleshopping
