What’s On ITV3 Today Saturday 21 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on ITV3 today.
06:00
George and Mildred
S03E06
George puts his father in a residential home
06:40
Agatha Christie’s Marple
S04E01
A nursery rhyme is connected to a series of murders
When a business magnate, his wife and their maid are murdered, Miss Marple (Julia McKenzie) is prompted by the circumstances surrounding the incidents to recall the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence. She discovers the victims were part of a family tainted by secrets, and as she ponders the significance of the tune, a past scandal reveals itself. Murder mystery, featuring Wendy Richard as feisty cook Mrs Crump, in her final dramatic role. Other guest stars include Prunella Scales, Matthew Macfadyen, Ralf Little, Rupert Graves and Helen Baxendale
08:40
Rosemary & Thyme
S01E03
The duo’s client is murdered
Laura and Rosemary are asked to restore an ornate water garden cascade in the grounds of a health spa, where they are invited to join owner Frances Caldecott and her children for dinner. That evening, the duo discover Frances has been strangled and her jewellery stolen, and set out to catch the culprit. Drama, starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris
09:45
Rosemary & Thyme
S01E04
A handyman is murdered at a select language school
The duo are hired to cure a patchy lawn at a select language school hiding dark secrets. The disappearance of a Polish student alerts them to a tale of passion, rivalry and revenge, and when a handyman is found with his throat cut they race to find the killer. Drama, starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris
10:45
Inspector Morse
S03E03
Murder delays an Oxford cricket match
The members of an Oxford old boys’ cricket team gather for their annual match, unaware that death is waiting at the crease to bowl one of them out for good. Morse sets out to find the culprit – helped as ever by the faithful Lewis, who demonstrates unexpected skill on the pitch. John Thaw, Kevin Whately and Sharon Maughan star in an episode scripted by Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella
13:10
ITV Racing: Live from Ascot
Coverage from Ascot and Haydock Park
Ed Chamberlin presents coverage of the Clarence House Chase at Ascot, plus the best of the action from Haydock Park. With analysis from Mick Fitzgerald and Luke Harvey, reports by Oli Bell, Alice Plunkett and Adele Mulrennan, and commentary from Richard Hoiles
16:00
George and Mildred
S04E01
Henpecked George finally finds a job
16:30
Inspector Morse
S03E04
The detective falls in love
A diary and a parking ticket are found at a murder scene in a multi-storey car park. It is not much to go on, but Morse soon links the clues to a crime of passion involving a jealous husband, his wife and her lover. On the personal front, the Oxford detective’s feathers are ruffled by a woman he finds himself attracted to. John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Mel Martin and Amanda Hillwood star
18:45
Snooker: World Grand Prix
Live coverage of the second semi-final
Live coverage of the second semi-final on day six 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. Ronnie O’Sullivan was in good form at this stage last year as he overcame Stuart Bingham 6-2, and The Rocket went on to win the title after defeating Neil Robertson 10-8 in the final. 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
Agatha Christie’s Poirot
S01E03
A man receives threatening letters
English country squire Marcus Waverly receives a series of anonymous letters threatening to kidnap his son Johnnie, but the case is dismissed by Scotland Yard – prompting Poirot to open his own investigation. Drama, starring David Suchet and Geoffrey Bateman
23:25
Des
S01E03
Reeling from Des’ change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation
Reeling from Des’ change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation, hoping to show to the court he was of sound mind when he committed his crimes. As the trial begins and the defence start to tear strips off key witnesses, Jay and his team are shocked by just how flimsy their case against Nilsen seems to be. Could this seemingly open-and-shut murder investigation really be close to collapsing?
00:25
The Real `Des”: The Dennis Nilsen Story
Documentary exploring the personality of the serial killer
Following on from the three-part drama about the serial killer Dennis Nilsen, this documentary explores the personality of the man behind the crimes – on the surface a mild-mannered civil servant who admitted to murdering up to 15 young men over a four-year period in the late 1980s and early 1980s, disposing of their bodies in the garden and down the drain. The film includes footage of an interview Nilsen gave to ITV at Albany Prison in 1992, contributions from victims’ families and insights from criminologist David Wilson, who corresponded with Nilsen over several decades. Narrated by David Tennant
01:30
George and Mildred
S04E02
The past catches up with George
02:05
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
02:30
Teleshopping
