What’s On ITV4 Today Friday 20 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on ITV4 today.
06:00
The Saint
S05E08
A journalist is murdered
Simon Templar investigates the murder of a journalist friend, following a trail of clues that leads to a cult obsessed with the splendour and savagery of ancient Rome. Drama, guest starring Peter Wyngarde and Ed Bishop
06:55
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
S01E01
The detective reveals how he cheated death
The great detective reveals to a startled Watson how he defeated Moriarty and cheated death beneath the waters of the Reichenbach Falls. Period drama, marking Edward Hardwicke’s debut as Holmes’ indefatigable chronicler
08:00
Magnum, PI
S02E17
Thomas protects a friend
Thomas joins a football team in a bid to protect an old college friend whose life is being threatened by an unknown assassin. Detective drama, starring Tom Selleck
09:00
The Sweeney
S01E05
A suspect has the perfect alibi
Recently released criminal Eddie Boyse becomes prime suspect in an assault case – and Regan believes he is guilty. Unfortunately for the officer, Boyse has the perfect alibi – he was in Regan’s company when the crime was committed. Drama, starring John Thaw, with Dennis Waterman and Del Henney
10:05
Minder
S04E09
Arthur plans to open a health club
Terry intervenes in a tug-of-love dispute concerning an Anglo-Italian Mancini family, and finds himself unwittingly threatening the success of Arthur’s latest money-making venture – a health club. Dennis Waterman and George Cole star
11:15
The Saint
S05E09
Guest starring Ronnie Barker
Simon Templar is suspected of involvement in a series of jewel robberies on the French Riviera, and has to stay one step ahead of the police long enough to catch the real culprit. Guest starring Ronnie Barker and Aimee Delamain
12:15
Made in Britain
A look behind the scenes at British brands
12:45
Snooker: World Grand Prix
The concluding two quarter-finals
Live coverage of the afternoon session on day five of the first of three events in the Players Series, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham, featuring the concluding two quarter-finals, played over the best of nine frames. Jill Douglas presents, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Ken Doherty and commentary by David Hendon and Phil Yates
16:30
The Best of the 80s
A look back at a selection of sports covered by ITV during the 1980s
16:45
Minder
S04E10
Terry’s pal is framed
Arthur witnesses the untimely death of a business acquaintance, for which Chisholm appears to hold an old friend of Terry’s accountable. In the circumstances, a spell in hospital seems like a good idea – but not all of Arthur’s visitors arrive with flowers and grapes. George Cole and Dennis Waterman star
17:50
The Motorbike Show
S08E06
Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man, the spiritual home of motorcycle racing
Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man, the spiritual home of motorcycle racing, and drops in to the Ace Cafe – the famous pitstop on the North Circular. He also brings the restoration of his BSA Goldstar to a glorious climax with a mass ride-out with the BSA Goldstar club
18:45
Snooker: World Grand Prix
Live coverage of the opening semi-final
Live coverage of the opening semi-final on day five of the first of three events in the Players Series, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham, where the first player to reach six frames will progress to the final. Neil Robertson was victorious at this stage of last season’s tournament, overcoming Mark Selby 6-3 in Coventry to give himself a chance of lifting the trophy for the second time in his career. However, the Thunder from Down Under was to be ultimately denied in the final by Ronnie O’Sullivan, who prevailed in a 10-8 victory Jill Douglas presents, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Ken Doherty and commentary by David Hendon and Phil Yates
22:15
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
S02E55
Hard-hitting action
Hard-hitting action from the world of All Elite Wrestling – the roster features world-class talent including Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli, and many more who bring a freshness and energy into professional wrestling.
00:15
The Saint
S05E05
Templar traces a victim of an antiques racket
When a conman and his girlfriend trick a prominent scientist with a tale about hidden treasure, he is taken hostage in Hamburg and sold to the Russians. Templar is `lured” along similar lines and the confidence trick enables the spy to find the missing man. Roger Moore stars
01:20
Motorsport Mundial
A round-up of motorsport news from around the world
01:50
Auto Mundial
The latest news and reviews from the world of cars
02:20
The Protectors
S02E02
A widow’s daughter is kidnapped
02:55
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
03:00
Teleshopping
