What’s On BBC One Today Thursday 18 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on BBC One today.
06:00
Breakfast
With Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty
09:15
Rip Off Britain
S15E04
How scammers ruined a woman’s credit rating
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville report on the woman whose credit rating was ruined after scammers took out multiple mobile phone contracts in her name. She only found out when she tried to apply for a mortgage
10:00
Frontline Fightback
S03E04
Cyberattacks on small businesses
How a young couple’s new glamping business was threatened when their Instagram account was hacked into and taken over. The hacker demanded $500 to hand back control – but they stood their ground. Incidents like this are increasingly common, with more than half of small businesses suffering a cyberattack in the last 12 months. Rav Wilding looks at the work being done by West Midlands Cybercrime Unit to combat the problem
10:45
Defenders UK
S05E04
Catching a fraudster who lied to get a job as an Airline Captain
11:15
Homes Under the Hammer
S26E24
Featuring properties in Cornwall, Co Durham and south Wales
Martin Roberts and Martel Maxwell tour a Cornish period house with several old cars hidden in the overgrown back garden. Properties in Co Durham and south Wales about to be sold are also assessed
12:15
Bargain Hunt
S54E28
Natasha Raskin Sharp presents from Newbury Showground in Berkshire
Natasha Raskin Sharp presents from Newbury Antiques and Collectors Fair in Berkshire, where experts Charles Hanson and David Harper help two teams acquire items of value to take to auction. The host also pops across to Bristol to meet the maker of cigar box guitars
13:00
BBC News at One; Weather
A round-up of the latest headlines
13:30
BBC Regional News and Weather
13:45
Doctors
S24E66
Rob cooks up a storm
14:15
Money for Nothing
S14E03
Sarah Moore gets crafty with a collection of knitted blankets and patches
Sarah Moore explores Beaconsfield recycling centre in Buckinghamshire, determined to save quality items from being crushed. There’s a sliding door sideboard for furniture painter Chloe Kempster and a collection of wooden skis for lighting designer Duncan McKean. Sarah herself gets crafty with a collection of knitted blankets and patches. Narrated by Arthur Smith
15:00
Escape to the Country
S22E37
Nicki Chapman returns to her Kent roots to help a young family find a new home
Nicki Chapman returns to her Kent roots to help a young family currently in London find a new home. Away from the house hunt, Nicki takes a trip down memory lane, meeting up with her best friend from school, before they join Nicki’s mother at the family’s beach hut in Herne Bay
15:45
The Bidding Room
S04E01
Featuring a toy cafeteria truck, a surprising key, and Victorian Children’s clogs
Nigel Havers presents the programme in which five dealers bid against one another to buy intriguing items brought in by members of the public, including a toy cafeteria truck, a surprising key, and Victorian Children’s clogs
16:30
The Repair Shop
S09E09
A painting of a Lebanese landscape is restored
A painting depicting the Lebanese city of Beirut arrives at the barn. It was painted by Nonny Jackson-Twist’s grandfather just after the Second World War. He would very much like to hang the painting in his home, but it’s faded, the canvas cracked and in some sections the paint is flaking away. However, fine art conservator Lucia Scalisi is only too happy to take on this monumental task. Also being restored are pair of silver Shabbat candlesticks and a dilapidated car jack. Presented by Jay Blades
17:15
Pointless
S28E09
Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong, with Sally Lindsay
Alexander Armstrong hosts the quiz in which contestants try to record the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. Former Coronation Street Sally Lindsay reveals the correct answers and comments on the players’ scores
18:00
BBC News at Six; Weather
The latest headlines
18:30
BBC Regional News and Weather
19:00
The One Show
With Alex Jones and Roman Kemp
19:30
EastEnders
Jay breaks Lola out of hospital
Jay breaks Lola out of hospital for a fun-filled day at the seaside but it quickly goes south as the pair get in trouble with the police after Lola steals a necklace to give to Lexi for her 16th birthday
20:00
MasterChef
S19E17
The hopefuls compete for the chance to experience a professional kitchen
The second group of seven hopefuls compete for the chance to work in a professional kitchen for the first time. They must cook a dish they would have on the menu of their own restaurant or pop-up, or feature in their cookbook. With Gregg unwell, Monica Galetti joins John Torode to decide which two will be going home, after which the remaining five work in the Royal Opera House’s Piazza restaurant, under the guidance of executive chef Richard Robinson. But only the best will make it through to the semi-final
21:00
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
S02E07
The semi-finalists are challenged to sell a local street food brand online
The semi-finalists have their social media skills tested as they are challenged to sell a local street food brand online, under the watchful eye of TikTok sensation Uncle Roger. Next, Gordon tasks the contestants to devise a recipe to appear on the front page of Waitrose’s in-house magazine, before presenting their creations in front of undercover experts including world-renowned food photographer, Mary McCartney. Who will impress Gordon and make it to the final?
22:00
BBC News at Ten
A round-up of today’s headlines
22:30
BBC Regional News and Weather
22:40
Question Time
Fiona Bruce hosts the political debate from Fort William
Fiona Bruce presents the topical debate, inviting a panel of politicians and other guests in Fort William, Inverness-shire, to answer questions from an invited audience on subjects that have made the headlines over the past week
00:15
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