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the Heart of Britain Valid on today’s Grand National Saturday, April 9, 2022 £1.60 18+ only. Voucher required. Terms apply. It’s Grand National day FREE£1 Plus shop bet with VOUCHER: PAGE 4 Brilliant Aintree pullout absent for 1st time in 50yrs queen new health blow by russell myers Royal Editor THE Queen will miss the Maundy Thursday service as she struggles with mobility. Buckingham Palace said the Queen, 95, felt unable to commit to the Easter event and Prince Charles would stand in. It is the first time since 1970 that She pulls out of Maundy service now so she won’t let public down TURN TO PAGE 5
9 APRIL 2022 2 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 WEATHER & CLIMATE DM1ST bigger picture Today’s historical average high: 10.9 April 2022 average high so far: 10.9 April historical average high: 11.8 All averages based on CET Mean Max Temp. Historical info from 1961-1990 (Source: Met Office) CLIMATE FACT: April 2021 was the sunniest on record with 223.4 hours of sunshine recorded. This month also saw the highest average of frost days (Source: Met office) money tip of the day It’s never too early to start putting money aside to help pay for Christmas. There’s more than 250 days to go and if you pop £1 a day in a jar that would give you at least £250 towards the cost of food, drink or presents. Skipping a treat or a takeaway coffee once a week would boost your pot and ease the burden on the family budget so you don’t have to go into the red. 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Down: 2 Dark, 3 Amy, 5 Legit, 6 Blood, 8 Idled, 10 U-boat, 11 Sedge, 13 Less, 15 Use. Manchester Passengers face long waits to check in Dover Queues of lorries blocking the A20 to the port, yesterday ..wish queue weren’t here by RUKI SAYIDConsumer Editor The great British non-getaway ramps up today as millions heading for an Easter break face days of flight, ferry, road and rail chaos. Families have been warned to set off early this weekend – one of the busiest of the year for travel. There is no let-up in sight for ferry passengers heading to Dover, after eight days of road tailbacks caused by P&O axing 800 staff and bad weather. Motorists and train users also face a headache with 21 million car journeys expected and rail track works causing services to be cancelled. And long lines of travellers were seen snaking around check-ins at Gatwick and Manchester airports from as early as 3am yesterday. One passenger tweeted “chaos already” at Manchester while another at Gatwick said they queued for four hours. Those at Heathrow and Corrections & Complaints • If we have published anything factually inaccurate, please contact the readers’ editor on 020 7293 3831, by email at ftr@mirror.co.uk or write to Readers’ Editor, Daily Mirror, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP and, once verified, we’ll correct it as soon as possible. The Daily Mirror is published by MGN Ltd, a subsidiary company of Reach PLC, which is a member of IPSO, the Independent Press Standards Organisation. We adhere to the Editors’ Code Of Practice as enforced by IPSO, which is contactable for advice at IPSO Gate House, 1 Farringdon Birmingham also had long waits. British Airways and easyJet piled on the pain by axing a total of 110 flights. Manchester Airport urged passengers to arrive three hours ahead of take-off or risk missing their flights. Charlie Cornish, boss of Manchester Airports Group, said: “We don’t have the number of staff we need. “We are advising passengers to arrive three hours before their flight.” Following huge traffic jams last weekend Dover council leader Trevor Bartlett, said the town could “not tolerate another weekend of gridlock” and was on the brink of declaring “major incident”. DFDS ferries reported two-hour Heathrow Airport is bursting at the seams Holiday hell by land, sea and air... with rail works coming the down track We’re short staffed... so get here 3 hours ahead of take-off Manchester chief advising passengers Street, EC4M 7LG. Website www.ipso.co.uk Telephone: 0300 123 2220, email advice@ipso.co.uk If you have a complaint concerning a potential breach of the Code of Practice, we will deal with your complaint directly or IPSO can refer your complaint to us. Please go to www.reachplc.com/how-to-complain where you can view our Complaints Policy and Procedure. A How To Complain pack is also available by writing to the Legal and Compliance Department, Reach PLC, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP. delays on services from the Kent port to Calais and said it could not accept desperate P&O customers. It expects 40,000 travellers today and tomorrow. Chris Parker, from the company, said: “We’ve added extra sailings and increased passenger capacity as well.” On the roads the RAC is predicting “two big waves of Easter traffic” this weekend and next. But those dodging the jams and hitting railways could be in for a rough ride. Network Rail is carrying out 530 engineering works, including closing the West Coast Main Line between London and Milton Keynes starting on Good Friday. There is one ray of sunshine – the Met Office forecasts a “fair spring weekend”. ruki.sayid@mirror.co.uk @RukiSayid upCases among over-70s PM says he can not rule out a fresh lockdown By DAN BLOOMand LIZZY BUCHAN BORIS Johnson has warned he “can’t rule out” another lockdown if a more deadly Covid variant emerges. The PM said the virus was losing its potency but he was unwilling to take any options off the table. One in 13 people in England had Covid last week with the number in hospital hitting the highest level since January 2021. Speaking on GB News, the PM echoed the view of Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg that lockdown restrictions were “inhuman”. But he added: “I can’t say we wouldn’t be forced to do non-pharmaceutical interventions again. “It would be irresponsible to rule out something that could save life.” Meanwhile, infections in the over-70s are at an alltime high with one in 14 testing positive last week. The rate for those aged 25 to 34 is one in 12 – the highest for any group. But cases among 50 to 69-yearolds have levelled off. Prof Steven Riley, of the Health Security Agency, said the numbers “serve to remind us that this pandemic is not over”. Love TV You may notice your copy of Love TV looks a little different today due to production issues outside of our control. We’re sorry about this but don’t worry – you’ll still find all your essential listings and favourite features inside. And we hope your normal Love TV should be back soon. Frost Fright HOLLY WILLOUGHBY reveals her fears as celebrities take on cha lenges in sub-zero temperatures for Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof Got a story? call us free on 0800 282 591 We pay for news & information Email mirrornews@mirror.co.uk or readerpix@mirror.co.uk
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 3 smiles ahead Glam girls enjoy a giggle crowded fieldBig day draws in hordes Down to fizzness One racegoer proves she’s got bottle a sunny delight Sun specs finish this look golden girlAn outfit ideal for sunshine nifty shades Friends show off stylish pink dresses hat’s the way to do itMilliner Gill, left, sports amazing headgear Style reins flying coloursA group of racing fans show off a rainbow of fashions Glamour gallops back as Ladies Day returns by hollie bone fabulous fashion is a racing certainty as the Grand National Festival welcomes back crowds. And women who bought their outfits for Ladies Day in 2020 – only for it to be cancelled – finally got the chance to trot out the glamour yesterday. Last year the Aintree event did go ahead, but without punters. Milliner Gill Carpenter, 55, was one of those throwing her hat in the style ring. Gill, of Bromsgrove, Worcs, said: “I bought this dress before the first lockdown. I was quite tearful coming in.” Leanne Kelly, 37, a mortgage adviser, of Perth, Scotland, said it was worth the wait to glam up for the event again. She added: “I bought the outfit a few years ago so I had to lose 17lbs to fit in it.” Favourite in the big race today, starting at 5.15pm, is Snow Leopardess. hollie.bone@mirror.co.uk @hollie_savannah voice of mirror: page 8 GRAND NATIONAL: SEE PULLOUT flag play Wearing Ukraine colours
DM1ST 4 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 OUR DAILY Becker caught in the net PUB QUIZ 1What is the only sport to be played on the Moon? 2Which ancient road linked China with the West? 3Deoxyribonucleic acid is better known as what? 4Ant and Dec first appeared in which children’s TV show? 5When was the FA Cup first held at Wembley? Answers: puzzles pullout page 8 arrivingLilian & Becker Nuffin like it Breakfast, done properly by tom pettifor Crime Editor Tennis champ guilty of finance swizzle and could be locked up FORMER tennis ace Boris Becker faces jail after he was yesterday convicted of breaking insolvency laws. The six-times grand slam champ, 54, had been accused of concealing millions of pounds worth of valuables, including two Wimbledon trophies, to avoid paying his creditors. The German, who has lived here since 2012, was made bankrupt over an unpaid £3million loan on his Majorca estate. At Southwark crown court in London yesterday he was convicted of four charges – removing property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt. He was cleared of 20 counts, including the ones involving trophies and failing to declare an interest in his daughter’s £2.5million Chelsea flat. The BBC pundit faces up to seven years’ jail for each offence when he is sentenced on April 29. Supported in court by his partner Lilian de Carvalho and son Noah, Becker showed no emotion as the verdicts were delivered. He had told the jury his career earnings of £38million were spent on a costly divorce, maintenance and “expensive commitments” including a Wimbledon home rented for £22,000 a month. tom.pettifor@mirror.co.uk @tpettifor Free£1 shop bet with Valid on today’s Grand National! Served until 11am. Participating restaurants only. © 2021 McDonald’s The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here, it’s Grand National Day at Aintree! And we’ve teamed up with William Hill – who took their first bet in 1934– to give you a £1 free bet to use in their shops on the world’s greatest steeplechase. The tape goes back at 5.15pm as up FREE £1 BET IN SHOPS Valid until the start of the Grand National, 5.15pm, Saturday April 9, 2022 To reader: Take this voucher into any William Hill shop to claim your £1 Free Bet on the Grand National, 5.15pm Saturday April 9, 2022. Terms and conditions: £1 Free Bet must be used over-the-counter in a William Hill shop on the Grand National by 5.15pm Saturday April 9, 2022. One Free Bet per customer. This Free bet is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. If the Free Bet is partially redeemed, no change or additional Free Bets will be awarded. No payment will be made in respect of void bets. £1 Free Bet stake will not be included in any returns. Offer not valid for online or telephone betting. No photocopies accepted. Employees or agents of William Hill or Reach PLC, their family members or anyone else connected with the promotion may not use this Free Bet voucher. William Hill Fair Deal Rules apply. Over 18s only. Promoter: William Hill Organization Limited, 1 Bedford Avenue, London WC1B 3AU. William Hill is licensed by the Gambling Commission. Reach is not licensed by the Gambling Commission and is not liable for any losses that arise out of this promotion including but not limited to attempted redemption of this voucher. For advice, visit begambleaware.org to 40 runners and riders tackle the famous fences. Who will write their name into racing folklore? Last year, Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times made history. They’ll combine again later looking to repeat that success. But they won’t have it all their own way, with grey Snow Leopardess looking to become the first mare to win the race since Nickel Coin in 1951. Head to your nearest William Hill shop to soak up the atmosphere and stake your £1 free bet with the help of their friendly staff. Your freebie is only valid on the big race, where they’re paying out on the first five finishers. HOW TO CLAIM Simply cut out the voucher and present it at your nearest William Hill shop along with your betting slip for the Grand National before 5.15pm today.
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 5 MEG IS we’ll go far Couple at 2018 Games in Sydney cocaine Martin Newman Anger at jail term for M4 deaths driver By adam aspinall THE family of two children killed by a van driver who drank wine at the wheel say they are angry he was only jailed for nine years. Martin Newman, 41, swerved across the M4 near Newport, Gwent, and hit a Ford Fiesta on the hard shoulder with Gracie- Ann Lucas, four, and Jayden-Lee, three, inside. Their mum Rhiannon Lucas was also badly hurt. Cardiff crown court heard painter Newman, from Port Talbot, South Wales, had been drinking and taking cocaine at a Travelodge until 5am. Rhiannon’s uncle Darren Lucas said: “We’re just absolutely devastated. “The sentence wasn’t harsh enough. “The family will be appealing to get a heavier sentence.” GOING DUTCH supportHarry sends message to Team UK shamed Smith hits Rock 10-year ban from Oscars for Will Smith By christopher bucktin US Editor ACTOR Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock. The hearing into the incident at last month’s ceremony in Los Angeles was brought forward after Smith quit the Academy. Its president David Rubin said: “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration but those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr Smith exhibit. “This was an opportunity for us to set an example and we fell short.” Mr Rubin told of his “deep gratitude” to Rock, 57, for “maintaining his composure” after Smith, 53, hit him and swore at him over a comment about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. exclusive by russell myers Royal Editor MEGHAN Markle will travel with Prince Harry to the Invictus Games in Holland next week, on her first trip outside of the US since the couple quit the royal family. The Mirror can reveal Harry and Meghan will be followed by a Netflix documentary crew throughout the Games, which start next Saturday. The couple’s decision to attend the event in The Hague has been blasted by palace insiders after Harry claimed it was “too dangerous” to travel to the UK. He is locked in a legal battle with the UK Government over a decision to downgrade his security and did not show up at a memorial service for his grandfather, Prince Philip, last week. Ken Wharfe, an ex-Met officer who announcement Queen Harry and wife won’t visit UK but head to Games in Hague once protected Harry, said: “I’m baffled than coming to London last week.” A about why Harry thinks he would be spokesman for Harry and Meghan safer in the Netherlands than the UK. reportedly said: “We take measures “He would have travelled to based on the security threat level.” his grandfather’s memorial Since ditching their royal service with his brother or roles to seek “financial independence”, Meghan, 40, and father and received protection from the Met. Harry, 37, have signed deals It’s not like he would have with Netflix and Spotify been turning up at Westminster Abbey on a bike. The couple, who now live in worth more than £100million. “It is more of a risk to go California with children Archie, to Holland to support a two, and 10-month-old charity with a military link snubHarry and Philip Lilibet, are expected to arrive in Holland on Friday. Harry’s father Prince Charles is understood to have offered an olive branch to smooth relations, giving the Duke of Sussex and his family the opportunity to stay with him and wife Camilla at Highgrove. But sources close to Charles suggest the invitation “remains unanswered”. Meghan may join Harry on stage at the Games opening ceremony, insiders promising “a big surprise to launch the event”. A source said: “Meghan is excited to travel with Harry for the event, which is certainly close to his heart.” The couple’s Archewell Productions last April announced its first major docu-series for Netflix would be titled Heart of Invictus, and follow athletes and organisers from across the world on the road to the Games. russell.myers@mirror.co.uk @rjmyers Queen to miss Maundy event From page one she has missed the event, where she hands Maundy money to community stalwarts. Instead, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will be at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, to distribute the alms to 96 men and 96 women. It is understood the Queen, who will be 96 on April 21, felt that, with the order of service being printed, arrangements should be settled “to avoid misunderstanding or the day to be overshadowed”. Palace aides have admitted in recent weeks that she has “good days and less good days” in terms of her mobility. The last time she missed the Maundy event was in 1970, when the Queen Mother took her place as she was on tour in New Zealand. She had previously missed it in 1960 and 1964 due to the births of Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and in 1954, when she was on a Commonwealth Tour. The Queen has cut back on her engagements since being in hospital for a night in October for an unspecified illness, and then being told by her doctors to rest. Last week, she made her first public appearance in months at a memorial service for Prince Philip, where she used a walking stick, having quipped in February that she could not move much. She will privately commemorate her beloved husband today, the first anniversary of his death. And she has given permission for Philip’s naval uniform and his admiral’s cap to go on display for the first time. They will be in an exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth.
6 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST war in ukraine: mirror SLAUGHTER By CHRIS HUGHES Defence & Security Editor in Andriivka, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Pictures: ANDY STENNING SURVIVORS knelt or wandered shocked and bleeding among the dead after Russia attacked a train station in eastern Ukraine yesterday killing at least 50 and wounding up to 300. In a second atrocity, villagers also described fields of dead bodies with their faces burned off north of Kyiv city as Russian forces retreated. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russians of “lacking the strength and courage to face us on the battlefield and cynically destroying the civilian population”. Kramatorsk train station, which is in Donetsk, 430 miles east of where the Mirror team is based, was hit by missiles, with one marked “For What Has Been Done To The Children”. Boris Johnson yesterday described the attack as “unconscionable”. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, he did not rule out sending tanks to Ukraine, saying he would consider “anything” that is “defensive weaponry”. “The Europe we knew just six weeks ago no longer exists,” the Prime Minister warned. “It is a war crime indiscriminately to attack civilians and Russian crimes in Ukraine will not go unnoticed or unpunished.” Yesterday Kramatorsk’s hospitals were struggling with the numbers of wounded as officials said no military personnel were nearby at the time of the station attack. The governor of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk accused Russia of firing cluster munitions at the Russian crimes in Ukraine will not go unnoticed, unpunished station, where thousands of people were trying to flee at the time. Pavlo Kyrylenko said: “Cluster munitions are meant for people. This is absolute confirmation this was intended against civilians.” boris johnson speaking after station attack HORROR Bodies have been put under tarps of-three Piotr Kachenko, 66, was sitting by the road amid the devastation after at least 48 men were allegedly executed. He told us: “They ran into basements, spraying them with bullets. It is unbelievable. They killed a lot of people, mostly » BLOODY Child’s toy on the ground young men. They had their hands tied and they were taken into the fields and shot dead, then burned so that they cannot be recognised.” Piotr thinks his neighbour Anton, 24, was among those buried yesterday. The Russians have retreated north to Belarus or east to be re-deployed in the contested Donbas region, where » At least 50 are killed in ‘unconscionable’ mass strike on civilians »» Men also ‘executed’ in village, as PM won’t rule out sending tanks Moscow is preparing an offensive. A middle-aged lady, Tania, told us that her house was marked “children” but that did not stop the Russians. She said: “There were nine of us hiding in the basement. The Russians opened the door and a soldier sprayed downwards with bullets, one of which hit my daughter’s backpack. It’s a Putin’s nuclear funeral march Vladimir Putin was spotted at a funeral yesterday, with one of his guards carrying the Kremlin’s nuclear briefcase. Dressed in black, the Russian dictator attended Christ the Saviour Cathedral for the funeral of ultra-nationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Putin’s arrival with the case, GRIMUrsula von der Leyen at mass grave in Bucha thought to contain controls for all of Moscow’s nukes, appeared to be another bid to threaten the West. Called Cheget in Russian and said to be one of three, the case has a personal key code and remains under 24/7 supervision. Seven weeks ago, Putin put Russia’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia may have committed another war crime. Visiting Romania, he said: “These were precision missiles aimed at people trying to seek humanitarian shelter.” Meanwhile, in the blitzed village of Andriivka, fathernukes on alert in response to what he claimed were “aggressive” sanctions. The spectre of nuclear conflict has since loomed over the war as Putin’s plans for Ukraine faltered and there are fears he may yet resort to variable “dial-up” yield tactical weapons on battlefields. miracle we survived.” One 24-year-old man is recovering in Kyiv hospital from a bullet wound in his arm. In her garden Tania shows us a 12ft pit she heard Russians shouting was used to “bury dead bodies”. Ten miles away in the mostly destroyed town of Borodyanka, apartment blocks are reduced to rubble. As bomb squadPutin & guard with case
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 7 tells of double outrage AT STATION Russian forces entered the town at the start of the six-week war they sprayed almost every home with bullets. Yesterday we watched rescuers try to retrieve as many as 200 people from below the rubble, having found 26 corpses the previous day. Some survivors were found but hope is fading for others. In DAZED VICTIMS Wounded are treated at Kramatorsk train station yesterday ■ Borodyanka, Eugene Yenin, Kyiv’s First Deputy to the ■ Minister of the Interior, met with locals. He told us: “What you see here and elsewhere in Ukraine is a lot of tears and horror. We’re here to help.” He claimed Russian soldiers marked homes with a Soviet-era code directed to their target”. More helmets, body armour and night vision wear will also be sent. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK will also be providing Ukraine with heavily armoured Mastiff vehicles. It came as a Western official said the withdrawal of Russian units in northern the war briefing of “200” to denote “dead bodies” were inside. Asked if he meant civilian bodies, he said: “Yes, civilians. This is to say the Russians are telling other troops that ‘we’ve already visited here’. UK sends £100m military kit By Rachel Wearmouth and Dan Bloom THE UK will send £100m of military gear to Ukraine including more Starstreak missiles, 800 anti-tank missiles and “precision munitions”, Boris Johnson announced. The PM revealed the precision munitions are “capable of lingering in the sky until ■Boris ■ Johnson blasted Vladimir Putin’s “war crime” attack on Ukrainians at a train station. ■Putin ■ attended a funeral in Moscow, with a guard carrying the Kremlin’s nuclear briefcase. ■Horrified villagers described fields of dead bodies, their faces burned off yesterday. ■A couple said they have been given a “laughable excuse” for a delay in approving a refugee visa. Ukraine has been “pretty hasty” with a “collapse of morale” among some. Other units are preparing to attack the Donbas region, and near Izyum. Western officials warned the battle in Donbas will be less “ham-fisted” than their attempts to crush in northern Ukraine. We’re discovering boobytrapped washing machines with grenades. There are bodies of people who have been shot randomly. It is a terrible situation but there will be a future here.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday visited the site of the Bucha massacre, as the bloc came under renewed pressure to wean itself off Russian gas. Forensic investigators started to exhume bodies from a mass grave in the town north-west of Kyiv where Ukrainian officials say hundreds of civilians were killed. c.hughes@mirror.co.uk @defencechris voice of mirror: Page 8 Anger at spelling excuse over visa By Lucy Thornton A COUPLE said they have been given the “laughable and absurd excuse” of a spelling error for a possible delay in approving a visa for a desperate Ukrainian family. Mortgage adviser Nick Anderson, 59, and partner Karen, 54, offered to share their six-bed home in Hartlepool, Co Durham. They applied on March 20 for visas for Viktoria Sochka and her daughter Anastasiia, 14, plus niece Alisa, nine. But Nick has been asked about the spelling of Anastasiia’s name by his Tory MP Jill Mortimer’s office. He explained: “The family booked their flights from Warsaw to the UK but the visas did not arrive and they could not fly. “I was emailed saying the 14-year-old’s name was not spelt the way Ukrainians spell it. They asked me to send a copy of the passport. “Yet it is impossible to apply for the visas without uploading a copy of the passport, which they already confirmed they had. “It is a disgrace.” Mrs Mortimer’s office was asked last night to comment. The family’s frustration comes as Home Secretary Priti Patel, above, apologised for the “frustrating” visa delays and Refugees Minister Lord Harrington admitted the situation is “embarrassing”. However, last night a Government spokesman said: “In just four weeks, over 40,000 visas have been issued so people can rebuild their lives in the UK.” Meanwhile, councils are reporting a “concerning increase” in the number of refugees becoming homeless due to fallouts with their UK sponsors. Local authorities are putting families in emergency accommodation while they find new sponsors.
8 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 Voice of the Questions to answer FIRST, Rishi Sunak claimed the tax affairs of his wife were not of public interest. Then he accused those who questioned Akshata Murty’s finances of launching a smear campaign against him. Last night Ms Murty announced she was giving up her non-dom status which has saved her millions of pounds in UK tax. At the same time the Chancellor revealed he had held a US Green Card when he entered No11 Downing Street. This double retreat shows it was not a smear campaign, but a matter of public interest. Mr Sunak still has questions to answer, though. He needs to explain why it took a public outcry before his wife decided to change her tax arrangements. And he needs to explain why, when he yesterday claimed to love this country, he was the holder of a Green Card which usually carries a legal commitment to “make the US your permanent home”. Mr Sunak has been shamed into action but he has still not told the whole truth. A call for arms THE attack on the train station of Kramatorsk in Ukraine shows there is no limit to the evils the Russian forces are prepared to commit. Dozen of civilians, including children, were murdered as they waited to be evacuated. This was not an act of war, but a coldblooded crime against humanity. The UK Government yesterday answered the call of President Volodymyr Zelensky by agreeing to send more arms to Ukraine. Other nations must follow suit. And the countries which have refused to condemn Russia must ask themselves how many more atrocities they will accept. Cream of crop GOOD luck to anyone having a flutter on the Grand National today. If the favourite Eclair Surf romps home in the famous steeplechase at Aintree, punters will be able to have their cake and eat it. SUNAKS’ TAXING TAX STATUS NON-DOM DUM-DUM DM1ST At last: Sunak wife will pay UK tax on overseas income Heiress does not want to be a ‘distraction’ exclusive by Nick sommerlad and Rachel Wearmouth THE wife of Chancellor Rishi Sunak has finally agreed to pay UK taxes on all her worldwide income. Akshata Murty said she did not want her non-dom status to be a “distraction” for her husband. In a statement, she said: “I will no longer be claiming the remittance basis for tax. “I will now pay UK tax on an arising basis on all my worldwide income, including dividends and capital gains, wherever in the world that income arises.” She defended her non-dom status as “entirely legal” but said “it has become clear that many do not feel it is compatible with my husband’s role as Chancellor”. The arrangement could have saved her millions in tax as she only paid tax here on her UK earnings and not on dividends from her £700m stake in Infosys, her father’s IT business. Labour said Mr Sunak may have broken the ministerial code by failing to be transparent over his wife’s non-dom status. Leader Keir Starmer urged Mr Sunak to “come clean” . Meanwhile, Mr Sunak yesterday admitted holding on to a US Green Card for 20 months after becoming Chancellor. The card is for non- United States citizens who want to “live and work permanently” in America. Mr Sunak left the US before he was elected as an MP in 2015 but only gave up his Green Card last October. His spokeswoman said this was done after taking advice from US authorities ahead of his first official visit to the country as a Governm e n t minister. £30kShe said Annual amount Ms Murty paid to keep her non-dom status to file US tax returns as a Green Card holder while an MP “but as a non-resident, in full compliance with the law”. Mr Sunak and his wife own a home in California, plus properties in London and Yorkshire. It came as reports emerged the Chancellor had been listed as a beneficiary of a tax haven. Trusts in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands – created to manage the tax and business affairs of Ms Murty’s family interests – note Mr Sunak as a beneficiary in 2020, according to a report in the Independent. ‘playing games’ Professor Murphy he had continued Pat McFadden, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said it demanded “urgent answers”. PM Boris Johnson earlier said Mr Sunak has “done absolutely everything he was required to do”. He also rejected criticism of Ms Murty, saying families “should not be dragged into things”. Non-dom tax status can be applied for by foreign nationals who state that the UK is not their permanent home. Ms Murty’s team confirmed the heiress paid £30,000 a year to keep the perk. Yesterday the Mirror revealed Many do not feel it is compatible with my husband’s role… akshata murty on her non-dom status taxes focus Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak that Infosys benefited from public sector contracts worth more than £50million. In its annual report, Infosys revealed that three of its 10 best paid staff are UK-based. Just two live in India. Richard Murphy, a professor of accounting at Sheffield University, said: “What is Infosys’s commitment to India when so few of its senior employees are based there? They are playing games here.” Infosys refused to comment. nick.sommerlad@mirror.co.uk @nicksommerlad
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 9 Brooklyn hit by the wedding bug AUTHOR Richard Osman Osman quits Pointless for write reason By MARK JEFFERIES Showbiz Editor RICHARD Osman has quit Pointless to focus on his work as a hit novelist. The star co-hosted more than 1,300 episodes of the BBC One game show with Alex ander Armstrong since it began in 2009. He will continue to host Pointless Celebrities and his BBC Two show, Richard Osman’s House of Games. Richard, 51, said: “Pointless has been a joy from start to finish. I will miss everyone so much.” Alexander, 52, said: “Daytime television’s loss is international bestselling crime fiction’s gain.” Steven Spielberg’s production firm bought the film rights to Richard’s 2020 debut bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. A sequel, The Man Who Died Twice, followed. £3m Reported cost of the wedding today at Nicola Peltz’s family mansion ARRIVALS Gordon and family at the Miami airport BROOKLYN Beckham looks like he is feeling the strain ahead of his marriage today to Transformers actress Nicola Peltz. David and Victoria’s weary son was shirtless in a golf buggy at the Peltz family mansion at Palm Beach in Florida – venue for the lavish wedding, which is reportedly costing £3m. Attending will be celebrity guests including TV chef Gordon Ramsay, 55, who flew into Miami on Thursday with his family. Brooklyn, 23, said of his 27-year-old bride: “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side.” BIG MATCH-Up: pages 14&15 VENUEPeltz family home at Palm Beach in Florida PREPARED Ramsays and their luggage on Thursday PROTECTION Ed Sheeran Ed films tune sessions to beat claims By KERRI-ANN ROPER Ed Sheeran says he now films all his songwriting sessions to protect himself against future copyright infringement claims. The singer revealed the move after he and two co-writers this week won a High Court battle against Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue. The pair had claimed Ed’s team had ripped off Chokri’s Oh Why for hit 2017 track Shape of You. Speaking to BBC’s Newsnight, Ed said: “Now I just film everything. “We’ve had claims come through on songs and we go, ‘Well, here’s the footage and you watch. You’ll see there’s nothing there’.” The Suffolk star, 31, who was accused in court of being a musical “magpie”, added: “I’m happy we can get back to writing songs.” BGT HITs the road TO FIND new STARS exclusive by mark jefferies Showbiz Editor BRITAIN’S Got Talent judges have been out and about making surprise visits to people and inviting them to audition on the show. The Judges Golden Moments segment will be a fresh highlight when the series returns to ITV next weekend. This follows on from the Golden Buzzers feature, where they put their best acts straight through to the finals. A source said: “The new element will produce heart-warming moments, as the people didn’t know they are coming. “The idea is to highlight some brilliant talent and tell their story in a different way. It really helps to make their audi- HUNTBGT long termers David, Simon, Amanda and and Alesha tions memorable and special.” The Judges Golden Moments include Simon Cowell, 62, turning up in secret to the rehearsals of a children’s military choir and asking them to join the show. Amanda Holden, 51, organised for a Judges pay secret visits to give out auditions cancer doctor to come to Heart radio station to be interviewed – but instead the medic was told he had been nominated by pals and colleagues to audition. Alesha Dixon, 43, dropped into a dance class to tell seven-year-old Skylar that she would be auditioning for BGT. And David Walliams, 50, burst in on a boy named Anneshwar at his school in Warrington, Cheshire, to tell him he will be auditioning after he had been spreading positive messages about saving the planet through poetry. The show returns for the first time in two years following the pandemic and it marks a decade with the same judges. Now in its 15th series, ITV says the talent extravaganza will include a dog act like no other and a phantom man who left the judges spooked. Auditions took place at the London Palladium. ■■Britain’s Got Talent, Saturday April 16, 8pm, ITV. mark.jefferies@mirror.co.uk @mirrorjeffers
10 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 TOday: saturday, april 9, 2022 On this day 69 years ago (1953) We described the ordeal of people trapped after two Tube trains collided in Stratford, East London. Twelve people died and 46 were hurt. The crash was caused by a driver going through a red signal. 38 years ago (1984) Violent clashes between striking miners and police – using heavyhanded tactics – outside two working pits in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire led to 100 arrests. 17 years ago (2005) Prince Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles at Windsor’s Guildhall in a civil ceremony before a blessing at Windsor Castle. They first met in 1970. Today’s giggle To whoever stole my hi-viz jacket and trainers, you can run but you can’t hide! Kristen, 32 Dennis, 68 Jean-Paul, 89 Birthdays DM1ST Twilight actress Kristen Stewart is 32. She loves baking. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs is 59. He often wears kilts. Far From Heaven and Day After Tomorrow actor Dennis Quaid is 68. He performed stand-up comedy as a teenager. Casino Royale actor Jean-Paul Belmondo is 89. He is a legend of French cinema. And many happy returns to Mirror reader Frank Ball, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who is turning 78 today. ■■If you’d like us to mention the birthday of a loved one, write to Birthdays, Daily Mirror, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP or yourvoice@mirror.co.uk john altman close John with friend June in 2018 exclusive by julie mccaffrEy John Altman has many reasons to feel grateful to June Brown, the soap legend who played his chainsmoking, launderette assistant mum Dot Cotton in EastEnders. There were the hours she spent rehearsing with him at her home for the iconic scenes they created as Dot and her wayward son “Nasty” Nick Cotton. Then there was all the personal and professional advice, which she doled out over coffee in her dressing room. And the touchingly close 37-year friendship, which gave them such a bond that John was invited to be one of June’s last visitors, other than family, before her death this week at the age of 95. But top of his reasons to be grateful is the fact that June saved his daughter Rosanna’s life when she almost drowned. Struggling John, 70, says: “It makes me emotional thinking about it. We took a trip to Gibraltar in the summer of 1992 for a charity cricket tournament. “Relaxing by the pool on the Saturday afternoon at the Rock Hotel, I said to Rosanna, who was six at the time, ‘You shouldn’t run beside the pool with a towel wrapped around you. It’s far too big and you’ll trip on it’. “She said, ‘Don’t worry, Daddy, I’ll be careful’. I turned back to the conversation with other guests at the table, which was right next to the pool. “A little later we were interrupted by a splash and June, who was facing the pool, said, ‘I think that was Rosanna, dear’. I leapt to my feet. Rosanna was nowhere to be seen. She’d fallen in, sunk straight to the bottom, then bobbed up and was struggling. “I took her in my arms and got her out, thanking June profusely. “I dried off my daughter and I couldn’t be cross with her. I was just so glad she was safe and sound. “God bless June. I’ll always feel indebted to her.” As Nick and Dot, they had a dysfunctional mother and son relationship that gripped millions of fans. But away from the Albert Square set, there was a chance the pair could have become real-life family. John says: “I met up with June for the first time at Elstree in March 1985. Her daughter Louise was there and I have to say I found her very attractive. “At one time I was torn between Louise and my girlfriend at the time, Bridget. I remained true to Bridget I couldn’t be cross with her. I was just so glad she was safe because I’d been going out with her for a few months. But Louise was a beautiful lady and still is. “We both liked each other very much and got on well, as we do today. “But Louise is married so I don’t want to make a big thing of it or embarrass her because it was a long time ago.” But over the years, he has mused on what life as June’s son-in-law would have been like. He says: “I’ve often wondered. It would’ve been quite interesting if we’d embarked on a relationship, wouldn’t it?” Instead, he married Bridget Poodhun in 1986 and they share daughter Rosanna and seven-year-old granddaughter Lily. He and Bridget split in john altmanactor on daughter’s accident villainJohn as Nasty Nick in 1985 dramaDot & dying grandson in 2001 bondWith real mum Tina and his screen mum June
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 11 on his enders friend & mentor I owe June for old pals June and John at TV awards in 2017 a lot of things, but most of all for saving my daughter’s life When it came to her charity work, she could never say no john altman actor on his friend june brown 1997 when he was at the height of his fame as one of EastEnders’ original cast. June, who filmed her last scene in February 2020, joined the BBC soap in July, 1985, five months after Nick had begun terrorising Albert Square. John and June formed an instant bond that lasted until her death. He says: “On February 19, a few days after June’s 95th birthday, I was honoured to visit her. She didn’t have many visitors, by her own request, so I felt very grateful to be there. “June was tucked up under blankets in a wheelchair in her living room, with a lovely view of her garden. I kind of knew she was near the end of her life. I t o l d h e r I loved her and held her warm, frail hand. I managed to make her laugh a few times. And she, as always, made me laugh. “She would have liked to have been a dame and called her OBE ‘One Boiled Egg’, which I believe is what the royal family call it. “She said if it wasn’t for me, she wouldn’t have been in EastEnders. I’d never thought of that before. I hugged her and we said our goodbyes.” June, who was married twice and is survived by five children, was lovingly cared for by her family in the last months of her life. Last summer, her son-in-law carried her into the garden familyIn 1995, with wife Bridget and Rosanna and on to a sunbed. John says: “She said how lovely it was to listen to the birds, drinking in the fresh air. “Her daughter Naomi took her out for a final drive, which she loved. She sat in the front seat of Naomi’s Mini with all the windows open.” In their decades of friendship, June was happy to give advice, not all of it good. Impersonating June’s voice perfectly, John says: “After I gave up smoking, she said, ‘Oh dear, you’re so tense since you gave up the cigarettes. I think you should take it up again’. “June would often tell me what to do. She could be quite bossy. About my hair, she’d say, ‘Oh dear, I don’t like it like that, all slicked back. Mess it up a bit’. And she wanted me to go on the Hay Diet to lose a bit of weight.” But she also kept her sense of humour, laughing it off when she was passed over for a Best Actress BAFTA in 2009 for Dot’s famous monologue. John says: “Her daughters got a wooden plinth and some tinfoil and made a ‘Nafta’. Her Nafta is in a glass case at the BBC along with BAFTAs and soap awards.” Even though she missed out on the award, June would have been up for a celebration. He says: “June could outparty me. Even in her early 80s. I’d be going home and she’d stay out enjoying a glass of red wine. “She was also incredibly wise. When I thought I’d have to think about going back to EastEnders to have Nick killed off, June said, ‘You may as well. If you don’t they’ll kill you off-screen. You might as well earn a few bob.” He remembers with fondness his friend’s generosity, with her fans and with her charity work. He says: “When it came to her charity work, I used to tell her off. She could never say no and tired herself out. She had such a good heart. “She always agreed to selfies. And always answered fan mail, piles of it.” June was, he says, “unafraid of death”. “She said she was tired and felt ready to go. June and I were quite spiritual together. She firmly believed she would see her sisters and parents when she passed on and definitely believed in an afterlife of some form.” He says: “June and I had the best professional relationships and a deep and treasured friendship. “That gap will never be filled.” julie.mccaffrey@mirror.co.uk @juliemccaffrey
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 13 COUZENS’ UNIT COPS’ RACIST & SEXIST TAUNTS play in-store | app | online murderWayne Couzens leaksRetired Mr Eden force shame Cressida Dick yesterday, her last day as chief exclusive by MICHAEL GILLARD and TOM PETTIFOR Crime Editor Former members of killer policeman Wayne Couzens’ elite unit shared sick messages including one celebrating the murder of George Floyd. A Met Police whistleblower has come forward with a massive archive of racist, sexist and homophobic images in a WhatsApp group including ex-officers from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection command. One celebrates the 2020 US police killing of Mr Floyd, which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. A doctored photograph titled “Pink Floyd”, shows the victim’s dying moments as a Minneapolis officer kneels on his head. Other messages shared in the group include an image of Prince Harry and victimSarah Everard wife Meghan with racist language. And a picture was posted of a mocked-up T-shirt with an image of British BLM activist Sasha Johnson, who was shot last year, with a bullet hole in her head and the words “Black Lives Splatter”. A spoof pandemic poster shows a white mother and child two metres from a black child and the comment: “Quite right, probably carrying a blade.” There is an image of a hippopotamus sculpture captioned: “Guys... who votes we pull down this statue of Diane Abbott?” And a message mocking the murder of Sarah Everard three days after Couzens’ arrest, says: “Sick b*****d, only a few people I can send this to will find it as funny as we do.” The cache is the latest in a string of scandals Met whistleblower reveals cache of messages from former officers which have resulted in the resignation this weekend of Met Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick. Whistleblower Dave Eden 62, a member of the protection command in the 1990s, was in a WhatsApp group started in 2018. Members had to be invited and vouched for by current and former PaDP officers, he said. It is also thought to have included serving and former non-PaDP officers. He said Ms Dick had paid “lip service to prevention” and issued “meaningless diversity statements”. Couzens, 49, is serving a wholelife tariff in prison for Sarah’s abduction, rape and murder. A Scotland Yard spokesman asked Mr Eden to contact the force. They added: “Racism, sexism and homophobia are completely unacceptable and we will take a zero tolerance approach to any serving officer or member of staff who breaches our standards.” tom.pettifor@mirror.co.uk @tpettifor Inflation wages blow MILLIONS of workers face another year of pay cuts in real terms, a think-tank warns. The Resolution Foundation says that nominal wage growth – not taking into account inflation – has returned to pre-pandemic levels. It comes amid a labour shortage that has seen firms willing to pay more to attract the right workers and a forecast of 5% nominal wage growth. But RF’s Nye Cominetti, said: “With inflation set to reach 8%, most earnings will fall in real terms.” PPE sold off on cheap Unused personal protective equipment bought for hundreds of thousands of pounds is being auctioned off for as little as £250. Aprons and other kit is being sold via website Ramco as the Government bids to stop spending millions to store it. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Tories “wasted billions of taxpayers’ money on useless PPE they’re now giving away for virtually nothing”. Players must be 18 or over. Terms and conditions apply. Excludes NI. 18+ The Health Lo ttery operates 5 main lo ttery draws per week (Tue-Sat) each with a jackpot of £25,000. Every £1 line for any Wednesday or Saturday main lot tery draw will also automa tically be entered into the appropriate £100,000 free prize draw which also take place on those days. All players matching 5 numbers in the free draw will win an equal share of the prize. The Health Lottery Scheme manages 3 society lotteries that operate in 12 geographical regions in rotation across Great Britain. This month’s society lottery is Northern Health Equality CIC trading as Health Lottery Yorkshire & Humber. For more details on which society lot tery is running each month please visit www.healthlottery.co.uk or ask your Health Lo ttery retailer. The Health Lo ttery logo is a registered trademark of The Health Lot tery Ltd.
14 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST NEWS QUIZ OF THE WEEK 1Elon Musk is joining the board of which social media giant after buying a stake in it? 2A Cornish town council has removed which flower from a park in case kids ate them? 3What is our favourite smell, according to a worldwide study? 4Which popular TV show will be screened three weeks early to avoid clashing with the World Cup? 5Ex-footballer Steve Hodge is hoping to sell the shirt of which former player for £4million at auction? INVESTING Elon Musk Answers ON Page 28 Fresh family food for less 6Which 120-year-old children’s book character features on a new £5 coin? 7The RSPCA is encouraging us to have what creatures as pets? 8Supplies of which cooking oil are running out because of the war in Ukraine? 9Which TV channel is set to be privatised? Which royal joined 10Falklands War veterans on Tuesday to mark 40 years since the conflict? venue and cost LAVISHPeltz’s Florida pad and, right, Irish castle Brooklyn, 23, and Nicola, 26, have chosen to marry in her back garden – but as she is the heiress to a £1.3billion fortune, it’s not as humble as it sounds. The garden is on the Peltz’s £76m “weekend estate” in Palm Beach, Florida, which was bought by Nicola’s financier dad Nelson, 79, in 2015. The seven-acre property once belonged to the Guinness family and hosted events attended by the likes of Grace Kelly and Ronald Reagan. Donald Trump used to live next-door, but has since sold up. The wedding is thought to be costing £3million, compared to the £500,000 – or £1.2million in today’s money – Posh and Becks spent on their wedding on July 4, 1999. The Beckhams tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle near Dublin. theme and decor £6.49 per kg David and Victoria’s wedding was one of the biggest showbiz events of the decade – complete with golden thrones. It took 14 months of planning and the couple arrived in silver Bentleys. The castle was filled with rose petals and silver birch trees and when the pair said their vows, a dove was released and a flag with the initials V. B. D. – for Victoria, Brooklyn and David – was raised before they couple enjoyed a Robin Hood-themed reception. Nicola and Brooklyn are having a traditional Jewish wedding but the decor is top secret. If their engagement is anything to go by though, the couple will be keen to personalise the ceremony. In July 2020, Brooklyn presented Nicola – whose INITIALSNapkin holder exes include Justin Bieber and Gigi Hadid’s brother Anwar Hadid – with a £350k emerald cut ring with a 5ct diamond, which he’d designed himself. Nicola has since said of the wedding: “I had my grandma, who’s 93, help Brooklyn and I pick everything out.” The couple have chosen a poignant song for when Nicola walks down the aisle. Brooklyn said: “I’m definitely going to cry!” Hurry, while stocks last Morrisons.com British Lamb Leg From your Butcher FORYOURNEARESTMORRISONSSTOREPLEASEVISITWWW.MORRISONS.COMORTELEPHONE03456116111 w/c 04/04/22 Availableinmajorityofstores.Subjecttoavailability.Offers/pricesmayvaryonlineandatMorrisonsDaily.British Lamb Leg offer, when it’s gone, it’s gone. Vacuum packed. Offer ends Sunday 17th April. bridesmaids & best men Both Nicola and Victoria clearly believe in keeping the wedding parties in the family. Victoria had her younger sister Louise, inset, as a bridesmaid and she wore a dress designed by friend Stella McCartney, who was then head of fashion house Chloe. Her flowergirls, or “woodland fairies”, were Louise’s then 13-month-old daughter Liberty and David’s niece Georgina, then 16 months. Becks’ Class of ‘92 Manchester United pal Gary Neville was best man. Nicola has chosen Brooklyn’s sister Harper, 10, to be a bridesmaid and has made her beloved grandmother Barbara maid of honour. Her hockey player brother Brad, 32, will be “man of honour”, while Brooklyn’s brothers Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 17, are best men and Becks will be master of ceremonies. close Brooklyn & siblings BEST MANGary with David
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 15 Big match-up How does Brooklyn’s wedding compare to his mum and dad’s? by christopher bucktin and amanda evans Brooklyn Beckham will tie the knot with American heiress Nicola Peltz today. But how will the celebrity wedding of the year compare to the 1999 nuptials of his parents, David and Victoria? Here, we consider whether Posh and Becks could finally be knocked off their golden thrones as the king and queen of celeb weddings… chris.bucktin@mirror.co.uk @DailyMirror THRONES Becks and Posh in ’99 BROOK BOND Brooklyn and Nicola wedding dress Despite her future mother-in-law being a famous fashion designer, Nicola went even more posh – flying to the HQ of Valentino in Rome. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli designed her custom haute couture gown and Nicola raved: “It is really a beautiful thing to be a part of. It’s very exciting.” Brooklyn is expected to wear a dinner suit with a Yarmulke, or Jewish skullcap. As a four-year-old he wore all white at his parents’ wedding, like his dad. Victoria wore a silk Vera Wang ballgown with a 20ft train, estimated to be worth £70,000. She topped off her wedding ensemble with a gold and diamond tiara. ALL WHITEThe 1999 wedding guests The Beckhams invited just 29 of their nearest and dearest to watch them say their vows, while 400 staff and 230 guests were at the reception. Celebs included fellow Spice Girls Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm, as well as Sir Elton John and George Michael. Brooklyn’s big day will be attended by the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Eva Longoria, Phil Neville, Mel B and his godfather, Dave Gardner. Other stars expected to attend include Nicola’s pal Gigi Hadid, Rocco Ritchie – the son of Madonna – and American football legend Tom Brady with supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen. speeches & MUSIC Speeches are a highlight or lowlight of any wedding and David got full son-in-law points when he told Victoria’s parents: “I will treat her like a princess.” Their first dance was to Frank Sinatra’s It Had To Be You and Spice Girls hit Goodbye was played later. Brooklyn, meanwhile, has admitted worrying about his speech, while Nicola is fretting about the first dance – but Snoop Dogg will be on hand to distract everyone by DJing afterwards. The rapper said: “Nothing is going to get the party started like a set from Snoop… the dance floor is gonna be on fire.” Posh and Becks’ big day featured exclusively in our sister publication OK! Magazine. Brooklyn is doing the same but reportedly banning phones and social media posts until after the festivities. DJ setSnoop Dogg
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 17 Ilkley’s got more My £100k bill for ‘tornado’ A FARMER had the roof blown off her home and saw lambs lifted into the air by a freak tornado. Deilwen Breese, 67, said Wednesday’s storm was “like a scene in a film”. She was left in tears after being handed a repair bill of £100,000. Deilwen, who also rents out holiday cottages at the farm in Pennal, north Wales, added: “The wind whipped everything in front of it. In the road to the house, every tree had fallen like matches.” Farming hard on ancestors WORKING the land made our ancestors shorter, researchers claim. The switch from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to harvesting crops shaved around 1.5in off the average human’s height. A study by Pennsylvania State University, which looked at the bones of more than 160 adults, found agriculture was no good for Neolithic health. Author Dr Stephanie Marciniak said: “Our work is a snapshot of something that is very dynamic.” Town is voted best place to live in Britain by LUCY THORNTON IT already had romantic woods, a sparkling river and a famous moor where you can walk baht ’at...* But now Ilkley, one of the jewels of West Yorkshire, has been named the best town to live in the UK. It was praised for its schools, buzzing high street, good rail links, breathtaking views, sports clubs and opportunities for young people in the annual Sunday Times survey. Residents said it was a “fantastic accolade” to receive. John Oddy, 52, a partner at a local accountants, said of Ilkley: “It’s a wonderful place. You would not get me out with a stick of dynamite. “It’s in a beautiful part of God’s Own Country and in no time you can be in the Dales. It’s clean and there’s no violent classyTown’s shops and rail links won praise crime.” And former Londoner Trevor Yong, 40, said of the town – which sits below Ilkley Moor with its famed Cow and Calf Rocks and nearby inn: “When I first moved, I thought it was the exact opposite of London in a good way. “The people here are the most generous I have ever encountered.” West Yorkshire also scooped a second topsCow and Calf inn Regional WINNERS East of England: Norwich London: Crystal Palace Midlands: Uppingham, Rutland Northern Ireland: Ballycastle, Co Antrim North/North East: Slaithwaite, W Yorks North West: Trawden, Lancashire Scotland: Isle of Bute South East: Sevenoaks South West: The Chalke Valley Wales: Llandeilo accolade in the survey after Slaithwaite in the Colne Valley (Slawit to those in the know) was voted best place to live in the North/ North East. Crystal Palace came out on top in the London area. lucy.thornton@mirror.co.uk @lucethornton *For non-northerners, this translates as “without head covering”. Asda £92 .58 Save over £20 on this big shop at Lidl Lidl £71 .89 Now that’s unmatched value! 2021 SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR HIGHLY COMMENDED lidl.co.uk/yousave Subject to availability. Selected stores. Excludes NI. Prices correct and checked at asda.com and in store on 08.04.22 & prorated based on weight/size. Excludes promotional prices. Prices and packaging may vary. Saving based on these branded and own-brand goods at Asda vs the cost of an equivalent product meeting the same need at Lidl. Asda may sell other products at other prices. For full list of products compared please visit lidl.co.uk/yousave.
DM1ST 18 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 Jan Feb March We see a pattern emerging... Proud to be named Which? Cheapest Supermarket every month of 2022 so far. Based on an independent comparison of a basket of 21 products at Aldi, Asda, Morrison’s, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Waitrose and Lidl. Products selected and published by Which? and the prices were checked every day throughout March 2022. Crammed into boxes.. hell of snakes for sale BOXED Snakes in ‘cramped’ conditions at the IHS event at Doncaster Racecourse exclusive by NADA FARHOUD Environment Editor It is 11am at Doncaster Racecourse and I am standing next to a table containing more than 30 pythons squeezed into a tiny plastic box. On a nearby stall sit dozens of small containers full of colourful leopard geckos. Two iguanas on sale for £1,250 each are in an enclosure. They are thousands of miles away from their natural habitat of the humid and tropical forests of Central and South America. I had queued alongside hundreds of reptile enthusiasts, mainly men wearing black hoodies, to get inside the annual event organised by the International Herpetological Society. Nearly 100 stalls sell an array of exotic creatures ranging from tens to thousands of pounds. It is one of the last and biggest reptile markets in the UK, with 5,000 visitors. RARE Mexican axolotls at £25 But the World Animal Protection organisation claims the hundreds of animals on sale suffer unnecessary cruelty. It says the shy and nocturnal creatures, popular pets in the UK, are being denied the space to move properly, plus being subjected to bright lights and loud noises. Charlotte Regan, the group’s wildlife campaigns manager, said: “The conditions ball pythons and other reptiles are kept in at the market are unacceptable and against all we know about their welfare. “Ball pythons are sentient wild animals that feel pleasure, distress, excitement, fear and pain. They aren’t products and they shouldn’t be kept in conditions that cause them suffering.” By 11.30, the room is packed full of punters, some with children, who have paid £5 each to look around. EXOTIC Snakes are top pets in UK One stall was selling at £25 each baby axolotls, so rare in their native Mexico they are listed as critically endangered. Dan Swaine, from Doncaster council which has joint ownership of Doncaster Racecourse Management Company, said: “We’ve been in discussions with the course. We have been informed they will no longer host IHS events after June.” Richard Brook, the event organiser from IHS, said: “I am deeply disappointed that Doncaster council executives only listen to one side of the debate and failed to enter into dialogue with the International Herpetological Society.” nada.farhoud@mirror.co.uk @NadaFarhoud
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 19 curfew Grime star Dizzee Rascal’s tag for attack on mum of kids By mark jefferies RAPPER Dizzee Rascal has been given a restraining order and curfew for attacking his ex-fiancee. The grime artist, 37, whose real name is Dylan Mills, had denied assaulting Cassandra Jones but was found guilty. Mills pressed his forehead against Jones, with whom he has two children, and pushed her to the ground in Streatham, South London, Croydon magistrates court heard. District judge Polly Gledhill told him to work on how he thinks and behaves as he “lost his temper and used violence”. She called the incident last June “domestic abuse” and “a violation of trust”. He was given a community order with a 24-week curfew and told he must wear an electronic tag. My MAIN SQUEEZE Pete and snug Kim arrive at LA premiere It’s all tight on night for Kim & Pete Kim Kardashian oozes glamour at the Hollywood premiere of her family’s new reality series. The TV star wore a skin-tight silver dress that was so snug it looked difficult to move in. Kim, 41, was with her boyfriend, US TV comic Pete Davidson, 28 – until she hit the red carpet. The Kardashians star then said: “He’s hiding.” Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, 39, also attended with girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson, 27. ex appeal Scott and his new girlfriend Rebecca SIGNED The red Vox guitar Key Beatles guitar up for sale at £1m By IWAN STONE A GUITAR used by the Beatles during recording sessions and signed by them is set to be sold for nearly £1million. The red Vox guitar was a gift from George Harrison to US radio DJ Paul Drew, who became friendly with the band on their first American tour in 1964. It was also used by John Lennon, according to a letter from George. Drew, who died in 2013, once said: “Because of my involvement, I had num erous opportunities to see the individual Beatles and interview them.” The guitar will be sold by LiveAuctioneers, with online bids of between £575,000 and £960,000 before next Saturday. Also up for grabs is a miniature piano signed by Lennon for around £20,000. sabina killer gets ‘at least 36 years’ by TOM PETTIFOR THE killer of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa has been jailed for a minimum of 36 years for the “heinous and cowardly” murder – after failing to show in court again. Koci Selamaj, 36, drove to London from his home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, to carry out the “savage and appalling” attack on Sabina, 28. The garage worker waited at Cator Park, in Kidbrooke, South East London, before targeting the teacher as she walked through on her way to meet a friend on September 17 last year. Chilling CCTV footage showed him buying a rolling pin on the night of the murder before he instead used a 2ft cruel endVictim Sabina Nessa and, right, Selamaj CCTVHe shops for a rolling pin metal traffic triangle to strike her 34 times. Sentencing Selamaj yesterday at the Old Bailey after he refused to attend court for a second day, Mr Justice Sweeney said: “Sabina Nessa was a wholly blameless victim of an Jailed for life for ‘heinous’ murder of teacher, 28 absolutely appalling murder.” He set a minimum term of 36 years for the sexually motivated attack. He said: “Sabina’s was a life that mattered, a life that did not deserve to be taken in such a heinous and cowardly way. She’d every right, as her family said, to be walking through the park all glammed up, out to enjoy herself after a long week. The defendant robbed her and them of her life.” Justice Sweeney said Sabina’s pupils at Rushey Green Primary, in Cat ford, South London, would be traumatised. He noted the defendant’s guilty plea but said it was cowardly of the Albanian national, who has been moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, not to attend his sentencing. Sabina’s family hugged supporters as they left court. Addressing her absent killer on Thursday, her parents Abdur Rouf and Azibun Nessa said in a statement: “You are an animal.” tom.pettifor@mirror.co.uk @MirrorTom
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Calls cost 13p p/min from a BT landline. For customer services call 0330 160 7912. Prices correct at time of going to press. FAMILY tell exclusive by emily retter Senior Feature Writer Each day Nikki Lynn’s arm would reach around her silent daughter, her hand resting tightly on her back for long enough to squeeze every ounce of love she could into the motionless body. For 18 months, all Nikki could do was clasp her once vivacious, blonde-haired Angel, hoping the depth of her emotion would stir something locked deep inside. But nothing. Then around two weeks ago, Nikki felt, for the first time, Angel’s right arm reach around her back in return – her hand lightly press her back, then move to stroke her hair. She can only nod when I ask if it felt like a miracle. She didn’t believe her daughter would ever hug her again. “She just put her hand straight around my back and started tapping me,” recalls 47-year-old Nikki, exhausted and barely believing. “She didn’t hug much before, she was a typical teenager, but she would give you a hug if you were upset. It’s very special to have that hug now.” Angel Lynn was 19 when her abusive boyfriend, Chay Bowskill, kidnapped her as she walked near her home in Loughborough, Leics, in September 2020. Grabbing her in a bear-like grip he forced her into a van, then drove away with his friend, Rocco Sansome. On the A6, at up to 60mph, Angel fell on to the road. Bowskill, now 21, claims he is unsure if she fell or jumped. Angel has been unable to give her account. Her brain injuries were so severe, her parents, Nikki and Paddy, 54, were warned she would die numerous times. She has been unable to speak, eat, or walk, since. For many months, she has barely even responded to anything, a state so devastating Nikki admits she wondered if she would have been better off at peace. In January, Bowskill was jailed for seven-and-a-half years after being found guilty of kidnap, controlling and coercive behaviour and perverting the course of justice. But the Lynns were outraged, and two weeks ago, at the Court of Appeal, Bowskill’s sentence was increased to 12 years. Sansome was jailed for 21-months for his part in the kidnap, which he denied. It was around that acutely stressful time that Angel began to make incredible breakthroughs. Revealing them for the first time, the family say not only has she hugged her mother, but she has smiled, attempted to blow a kiss, wave, hold the TV remote, and written words in response to questions, all using her right hand – her left side is more severely impacted. Incredibly, she has also started to make noises, impressing doctors who have referred her for specialist speech therapy. The family now hope one day Angel might be able to reveal what happened to her. “A doctor once rang me and said, ‘Nikki, you will have to accept Angel isn’t going to pull through this’,” recalls the mum, who runs a cleaning company with her husband. “His exact words were ‘miracles do happen, but in Angel’s case there is not going to be a miracle’. But thug Bowskill is serving 12-year term how she was Beaming Angel flashes a smile kidnap hell Being taken by abusive Bowskill survivor Angel in hospital following ordeal there has been a miracle. That hug was a miracle. She used to look straight through you, there was nothing in her eyes at all. She can now smile spontaneously. When she started making the sounds we gave her a pen and paper and said ‘Are you ok? Are you in pain?’ And she wrote ‘No’. “Her brother asked her the other day what she wanted and she wrote ‘chocolate’. “She can give you a thumbsup for yes. She can now press her nurse’s button to wind them up – she gets that humour. She had a cheeky sense of humour. “Bit by bit I feel we are starting to get her back.” Beside her, Paddy speaks little, but when he does his overwhelming emotion is clear. “She has
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 21 of amazing MOMENT of love A hug ..it’s a miracle SEE THE VIDEO mirror.co.uk i’m here Angel gives mum Nikki a cuddle blown me a kiss,” he says. “She has put her hand to her mouth and holds it there for at least a minute, then tries to blow. She does try. It means a lot.” Asking Angel about what happened to her 18 months ago is something for “down the line” they say. Her progress is still painstaking. “We don’t want to bombard her, her mental health might not be able to deal with that,” Nikki explains. This avalanche of small milestones coincided with stopping one medication, Baclofen, an antispasmodic. They hope eventually that further reduction of medication for seizures may allow her to try to eat again. She is currently fed through a tube to her stomach. Today, 21-year-old Angel lives in a 24-hour care home, although she can make home visits of up to four hours in a wheelchair. She is still at grave risk of pneumonia, and cannot lie down flat. The family supply bedding and towels so the smell reminds her of home and they make sure she has familiar toiletries – Ted Baker body lotion, Angel perfume. They do her nails and hair. They would desperately like her back home, but need an extension for specialist facilities and a carer, and are fundraising for long-term care. She is hardly recognisable as the young girl she was. Stunning, stubborn, a teen who loved getting manicures and going shopping with her mum, who adored her little sister and brother, Kelsie, 10, and Jimmy, nine, who has severe autism. She studied fundraisingNikki wants Angel home She just put her arm around my back and started tapping me bit by bit She holds TV remote in care unit nikkion the incredible moment Angel hugged her public services at college and had thought of working in forensic science. But she withdrew when she got together with Bowskill, a crook who has now had an extra two years added to his jail term for burglary conspiracy as part of a gang that stole prestige cars. During the lockdowns she lived mainly with him. Nikki admits she did not know the one-year relationship was abusive and was horrified at the catalogue of derogative, bullying messages from Bowskill to Angel revealed in court. Once, she recalls Angel coming home and asking her to pick up the phone if it rang, explaining Bowskill wouldn’t ring her mobile as he wanted to know she was at home. “I said he was paranoid, but I had no idea,” admits Nikki. “If I’d had any idea, I’d have put a stop to that relationship.” After the incident on September 17, Angel was airlifted to hospital and had emergency surgery for a bleed on the brain. Debilitating seizures Kidnapped and close to death, now Angel gives her mum hope followed. Later, she contracted Covid-19 and, again, nearly died. “They let us sleep with her all week because they said she wouldn’t make it,” says her mum. Nikki now takes anti-depressants and struggles to sleep. Little Jimmy is nervous of his sister’s changed appearance, and Kelsie is receiving support. She is “angry all the time”. Nikki says: “She loves Angel, she will brush her hair, put cream on, take her oxygen levels. She’s not even 11 yet, she’s a little carer.” The road ahead is long. However, hope grows with the hugs and kisses. Nikki dares to imagine a future. “She is locked in, but I tell her, ‘Don’t give up, keep trying, keep telling yourself you can do it’,” she says. ■■To help Angel’s rehabilitation visit www.gofundme.com/f/supportangel-lynns-recovery emily.retter@mirror.co.uk @Emily_Retter
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£ 13 DM1ST £ 6 50 £ 5 90 per kg per kg MoD meddlers block medals for nuke vets exclusive by Susie Boniface BRITISH heroes have been denied medals after meddling from officials at the Ministry of Defence, the Mirror can reveal. An unnamed civil servant emailed medal committee head Charles Winstanley offering “lines to take” from “our compensation colleagues” when denying medals. They also made bogus claims about the nuclear tests, including that no men were used, they were well-monitored, and there was no “evidence of excess illness or mortality”. The Government’s own studies show the opposite is true. Mr Winstanley went on to link medals to the issue of whether troops were hurt – in clear breach of the rules – and refuse them to five groups of ex-servicemen. Former Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said: “I do not think that decision about nuclear opinionMercer danger Nuclear testing posed risk to servicemen veterans was right.” The email came to light after a Freedom of Information fight about the Advisory Military Sub Committee. It was set up after a Mirror campaign. Laura Jackson, 56, of Cheltenham, who suffered illnesses including face Email made false claims over testing cancer and a heart attack after her dad took part in a nuclear test, said: “This committee never spoke to a veteran. It should be scrapped.” Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey called denying medals a “scandal”. The MoD said it gave “secretariat support” to the chairman. susie.boniface@mirror.co.uk @fleetstreetfox HE FOR MEDAL RA OES 24 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 pint of the unusual! Nigel Thompson’s.... unusual Travel Section starts on p43 ECO-activists dangle from Tower Bridge yesterday to demand the end of fossil fuel use. The landmark route in central London had to be closed after members of Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion hung from it at 7.30am. City of London Police reopened the road by noon and said they arrested four people, now in custody. Hang on while we save Earth closedPolice at the bridge
mirror.co.uk Titanic cabin steward had valour gong A BRAVERY medal won by a Titanic cabin steward has emerged for sale. Hugh Roberts won the silver Life Saving Medal after helping rescue dozens of passengers on RMS Republic three years before the Titanic disaster. It sank in 1909 after a collision with another ship. Three passengers died. Mr Roberts, of Holyhead, North Wales, a firstclass cabin steward on the Titanic, died when it sank. The 40-year-old’s body was recovered wearing his steward’s coat and striped pyjamas, and buried at sea. His medal is tipped to fetch £1,400 at auction in London later this month. DM1ST SAS ‘brings the hammer’ axed bossAnt Middleton Who Dares Wins hits just as hard in desert SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 25 true grit Adeleke, Foxy and Reyes in Jordan sand by nicola methven TV Editor and KATIE BEGLEY The new team fronting SAS: Who Dares Wins warn they have “brought the hammer” and say the seventh series will be as brutal as any previous ones. Former chief instructor Ant Middleton had slammed the show for its health and safety police and for being too “scripted” after being axed for misconduct. But instructors Jason “Foxy” Fox and Mark “Billy” Billingham say the seventh run is more intense due to it being filmed in the Jordanian desert rather than Scotland. Newcomers former US Special Forces staff Rudy Reyes and Remi Adeleke also bring new energy to the Channel 4 series. Foxy and Billy said they have not heard from Middleton, but Billingham said he feels sure their ex-colleague will be watching. “Ant probably feels, ‘it can’t go on without me’. But it can. The show gets harder,” he said. “What you get is raw, real, it’s worked in the past. Don’t f***ing fix it if it ain’t ‘raw and real’ Billy’s take on show broke. Anyone who steps on that course gets treated like an equal. “We don’t look at gender, colour, race, it’s a flat platform you chose to come on to.” Fox added: “Maybe those comments were a knee-jerk reaction. We’ve increased the intensity because of where we filmed it.” New chief instructor Reyes said he took guidance from the pair. He added: “It’s my nature to care and I’ve had to remember to be the killer as well.” Adeleke said: “Everybody brought their hammer, so I’m maybe bringing a bit extra of the hammer. That was my role, the hungry pit bull.” nicola.methven@mirror.co.uk @mirrormeths 20 P per pack* *Price available from 12th April 2022 No April Fool.. it’s a £3m win £ 4 50 each By Stephen White AN NHS veteran who won a £3million mansion in the Lake District thought it was an April Fool’s prank by her kids. Catherine Carwardine, 59, was on holiday in Italy with husband Chris when the Omaze team paid a surprise visit to their home on April 1 to reveal the win. Only daughters Charlotte, 19, and Mya, 18, were at home. So the team had to video-call the couple to tell them their £20 prize draw ticket had won. Nurse and IT worker Catherine, left, who worked for the NHS for 40 years, said: “We thought the kids were playing a prank on us, but then we realised we actually had won and were totally gobsmacked.” She and sales rep Chris, also 59, plan to rent out the house by Lake Windermere at times, to help their four children and pay off their mortgage. The couple have been fostering children at their five-bedroom house in Telford, Shrops, for five years. The competition raised £1m for the Alzheimer’s Society. Photography shows serving suggestion. Selected ASDA stores. Subject to availability. Butcher’s Selection Lamb Leg Bone In Joint offer ends 17/04/2022. Carrots 1kg was 43p now 20p, Parsnips 500g and Broccoli 360g was 50p now 20p, offer ends 18/04/2022.
26 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST VAl’s Week The warm and wise words of Mrs Savage (that’s Robbie’s mum) I always go nuts at weddings...it’s my little secret Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding looks extra extravagant. Rows of marquees have been set up, guard dogs are patrolling and I bet there’ll be all kinds of posh frocks and fancy food. Our Robert always liked David as the pair were both in Manchester United’s Class of ’92. My late husband Colin enjoyed chatting to his mum and dad – they seem lovely people. For the Beckhams and Brooklyn’s wife-to-be, money is no object, so it’s probably normal for them to spend so much money on a wedding. But for me, vows are always the most important thing in a wedding. When you can really feel the couple’s love and pick up a sense of everyone in the room wishing them a happy life, that’s what makes a cracking wedding – not the size of the ice sculpture or the amount of champagne on tap. Happiest Weddings always take me back to me and Colin’s big day, when I wore a mini dress with a floppy hat because it was the days of Mary Quant style. Colin wore a brown suit and kipper tie, which he insisted was green and I joked he was colour blind. The years would prove that he actually was and I still have no idea how he was able to play snooker. We had our reception in a room above a pub across the road from my parents’ house. Everyone there knew us when we were knee-high and, until the days my two sons were born, it was the happiest day of my life. Our first night as husband and wife was spent in my aunt’s flat in Wrexham. SNACKVal’s But guests had sneaked in wedding tip before us and as soon as we pulled the bedsheets back, we found long lines of apples strung together. Attending a wedding feels like a little holiday, when you wear your Sunday best and have a night in a hotel. And there’s always one highlight I always look forward to – the food. I wish the photographs would hurry up so we could get the pate out. I learned over the years to keep a little packet of KP nuts in my handbag at weddings. When I ask everyone at the table if they’d like some nuts from the bar they always refuse. But when I offer mine around, they never refuse. They’re only small bags so by the time it comes back to me there are about three nuts at the bottom. So here’s wishing Brooklyn Beckham all the best. And to the VIP guests: don’t forget your peanuts. Why Wrexham is greatest place Wrexham is on the shortlist to be named Britain’s City of Culture 2025. I Ender an era for soaps can’t understand why. If judges visit now, they’ll find most of the shops boarded up and only pound or charity shops left. It used to be a pretty market town, but it’s gone to pot. Yet it doesn’t matter that it might not look the most picturesque place. Because if the judges care to scratch the surface of Wrexham and really get to know the people here, I’ve no doubt they’ll adore the place as much as I do. No one here can be doing with people who are all fur coat and no knickers. We don’t all come together in a snooty cafe to talk about books, we meet at the football ground each weekend. And everyone here looks out for each other. My friend Rob has captainGareth Bale hearts of goalWrexham’s crowd called to cut my lawn ever since I lost Colin 10 years ago and this week he brought his wife Sonia along so we could chat while he worked. Not long after they’d gone, Rob rang my doorbell to deliver me a plated-up dinner of liver and onions, which I’d mentioned was my favourite. He said: “Sonia noticed you were I’ll give Chris some stick On our Robert’s Radio 5 Live show, Chris Sutton loves winding him up. Chris assumed Scotland would qualify in World Cup games to play England, even though Gareth Bale’s Wales have just as good a chance. The patriotic side of me came roaring out like a dragon. So I told Rob to tell Chris that if he makes fun of Wales again, I’ll have to shove my walking stick where the sun don’t shine. News of June Brown’s death really moved me. Even though I stopped watching EastEnders years ago, I loved Dot Cotton, with her fag dangling out the side of her mouth. Brilliant actors like June made soap operas a hit because they created real characters. June and I shared a life outlook: there’s no point in worrying about tomorrow because we might not be alive... So we might as well enjoy today. bad on your legs and have been eating ready meals because you can’t stand at the oven long.” Such kindness made me fill up. And I felt the same when a man rushed out of the GP surgery when they saw me struggle to get out of Janet’s car to offer his arm and say: “Can you manage, darling?” Wrexham is a place where everyone’s welcome, where kids’ bikes can be left unchained outside and everyone says hello and would have a good old chat if you have time. That’s the essence of Wrexham and its people. And that’s why, for me, it’s the best place on Earth – whether we win City of Culture or not. ■■If you’d like to contact Val, email features@mirror. co.uk or write to Val Savage, PO Box 7290, E14 5DD. The Mirror makes a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society in lieu of payment. SHOW Robbie & Chris rockedWill hits Chris at Oscars Will was silly... I’d have got to him backstage I am still stunned Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Demonstrating violence in front of a global audience was utterly wrong. If I’d been in the theatre and someone made a hurtful remark against a member of my family, I’d have waited until I was backstage and said: “Excuse me, what you said was not nice at all.” Then I’d have smacked him. not fair playActor Will Smith I might be the only person in the world who doesn’t have a smartarse phone. And I’ve no intention of buying one. I have an old-fashioned mobile which can text and make calls and that’s it. The clock still shows an hour behind and I wouldn’t bother altering it even if I knew how. I appreciate anything that makes me feel even a little bit younger.
DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 27 Highs 1990 World Cup peak today Footie star is now 54 years old Get your fantastic Mirror for just.. LOWS Night out ends badly in 1991 Gazza: I’d repeat a lot of my life in a heartbeat Documentary charts his glory days and life lows by NICOLA METHVEN TV Editor FOOTBALL legend Paul Gascoigne says while there are many things in his life he regrets – he would repeat the good bits “in a heartbeat”. But his sister Anna says she wishes he had never made it to the top – and had just enjoyed a quiet life in Newcastle. In a new BBC documentary Gazza, she says: “What would it have been like if Paul had just been an average footballer, just playing for an average team, not playing for England and just enjoying his job and getting on with it? “I wish that had happened – I really do.” But Paul, 54, says he loved his career – especially the so-called Gazzamania of the 1990s when many viewed him as the best footballer of his generation. “Hopefully they’ll take away from it the great times I had,” Paul says. “There’s a lot that wasn’t good or perfect, but when it comes to the past you can’t change it and have to take the bad with the good – and the good things I’d repeat in a heartbeat. It was really emotional watching everything, some things are very hard to watch; but others are good memories with friends.” The warts-and-all two-parter shows Gazza’s booze problem, his many injuries and – at his lowest point – the domestic abuse he inflicted on wife Sheryl, who does not appear in the documentary. It also charts the media’s pursuit of him, capturing the rows and drinking sessions. “I got a lot of media, so that was a pressure. The fans would give us a lot of attention too, but to be honest I didn’t mind that.” And good, bad and goalsSister Anna, with ex Sheryl, and on pitch when it comes to Gazzamania he has nothing but fond memories. He says: “I loved it. Opening shops, switching on the London lights, recording Fog on the Tyne, doing adverts. I enjoyed every minute and I was still performing on the pitch.” His greatest moment came with the World Cup in Italy in 1990. “I had the best time playing my football with my mates. I was probably the fittest I’d ever been,” he says. And his worst moments came when he was unable to play. “Injuries, they killed us,” he says simply. Producer Vaughan Sivell said he hopes the films, which are told through archived interviews with those who knew him best, would show the star in a “new light”. “So much of Paul’s career was lived in the public eye, it was like he was the original reality show,” Sivell said. The take-home message from the films, which end in 1998 and do not cover Gazza’s later years, was “don’t become incredibly famous”, he said. ■■Gazza, BBC2, 9pm, Monday April 13. nicola.methven@mirror.co.uk @mirrormeths TWO easy ways to get your paper 2 1 Collect or delivered by your local newsagent Home delivery via our direct service PROMO CODE: APR22 VISIT newspapersubs.co.uk/MIR OR CALL US ON 0345 149 4848 Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Standard call charges apply Terms and conditions: Offer open to new customers only. This offer entitles you to receive both your Daily and Sunday papers for £1.00 a week for 13 weeks, then £2.99 for 13 weeks and then a 20% discount thereafter. This offer is redeemable by direct debit (taken by a monthly payment plan). Home Delivery orders via our direct service: A daily charge will apply, delivery charges vary, the service is not available in all postcodes. Voucher orders: You will be sent individually dated pre-paid vouchers (to redeem at the retailer) within 14 days by post. You can also arrange home delivery with a newsagent and use the vouchers as payment, a delivery charge will apply. Not all retailers offer home delivery, please check directly with them. Phone lines are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, (closed on Bank Holidays), standard call charges apply.
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He said he sought medical advice before his charity stunt with a doctor once telling him: “You’re an idiot if you do this.” He added: “Once she knew I was determined, she recommended I take multi-vitamins, stay hydrated, and not to do anything stupid.” He said he has previously shed 4st during the fast. Fact: If you have a $10 bill and no debt, you are wealthier than 15% of all Americans. P.S. Down my new neighbourhood’s dog park with Norm this week and already it’s clear there are some characters. I overheard two women getting into a spat, with one telling the other: “Please cancel my subscription to your issues.” debutThe 1941 copy Comic’s $3m superhero A NEAR-mint condition 1941 comic featuring the debut of captain America has been sold for more than $3million at auction. The edition features the Marvel superhero, played by Chris Evans in the film franchise, punching Adolf Hitler on its cover. 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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 29 JESS SAYING Jessica Boulton’s whimsical wander through the showbiz week ONE I WANT Fan with John Nice to meat you Monday His Pulp Fiction alter ego was famous for his love of a quarter pounder with cheese. (Or Royale with cheese in France.) But it seems John Travolta actually prefers his local Greasy ’Spoons. Or, rather, a £6.45 burger and drink deal down his local Wetherspoon’s, to be exact. It emerged on Monday that the A-lister has been making some unlikely cameos while in Norfolk filming Frederick Forsyth thriller The Shepherd. Having been first sighted at Dereham’s Wetherspoon’s last Thursday (yes, he did shun Curry Club night for a burger), Travolta was spotted again on Saturday – this time at a nearby Morrisons buying a steak for dinner. One presumes the meat-heavy diet is to help him beef up for his new role (literally). But if he carries on like that, he’ll be less Saturday Night Fever and more Saturday Night Meat Sweats. Cat-that’s-got-thescream Tuesday You won’t get any international jewel thieves casing Cat Deeley’s collection. For the presenter’s taste in jewellery is what some might call unique – or even unsavoury. I’d have to ask this expert’s opinion on the latter. TEETH THIEF Deeley But I do know her jewellery’s not as sweet as Cat would have us believe. (In fact, I’d guess it’s rather salty). Why? Because her latest piece is a charm bracelet made with her sons’... skin. Yes, SKIN. And its charms? Milo and James’ gold-plated baby teeth, of course. How deep...ly horrifying. If she’s hoping to land a lucrative celeb deal with the likes of Accessorize, I fear she’s out of luck. But I bet London Dungeon’s gift shop would be interested. New Parent Wednesday ITV’s a new favourite to snap up Channel 4 – and save the fiesty public service broadcaster from US giants. The Tories haven’t shown much sympathy to state-owned Channel 4 over the blow it’s been dealt. In fact, Jacob Rees-Mogg showed more sympathy to David Warburton over the blow he’d been dealt. (The blow to the MP’s reputation from the scandal, I mean*). So with the gritty, rebellious Picture of the week Aw, how cute! It’s a stepmum and daughter outing! Oh, except while most mums and daughters love to be told they look like sisters... ...In this case, the “stepmum” could almost be her “stepdaughter’s” daughter. Yes it’s Mick Jagger’s most recent baby mama and longtime girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 35, caught in a rare snap with his daughter Jade Jagger, 50. The pair were at Jade’s jewellery party in London, and while Melanie’s lack of ring means she’s not legally a stepmum, she has been with Mick since 2014. For the 78-year-old dad of eight, that’s quite the commitment. Of course, age Channel 4 definitely up for adoption, what should we expect if ITV does become its new parent company? Combining assets is essential for business growth, so... how about mash-ups of their respective hit shows? ■■The Great British Masked Bake-Off: The Masked Singer’s latest big dough spin-off. A tentful of celebs dressed as animals trying not to give Prue Leith a soggy bottom. Fans will eat it up. ■ ■ Sunday Roast: Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner and ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway team up for a new comedy series. ■ ■ Celebrity SAS – Chancing On Ice: Channel 4’s Who Dares Wins but in the Arctic. Finalists perform the Bolero, then exit, pursued by a polar bear. ■ ■And finally, Naked Island: Love Island meets nude dating show Naked Attraction. There’s been less and less new material in the past few L o v e Islands anyway (and I don’t just mean in Iain Stirling’s jokes). doesn’t matter if everyone’s happy. But this photo does highlight one sad truth about dating today. Men can get older and older and date younger and younger and barely an eyebrow is raised... But if a woman does the same? They end up being rolled out on This Morning... just lucky Jeremy Kyle’s been cancelled. SPAT? Collins & DiCaprio WHERE’S THE MATERIAL, GIRLS? Love Island bikinis seem to get skimpier each series British gran Iris Mohamady, 82, and husband Mohamed, 36, faced a backlash after appearing on This Morning, but their age gap is only three years more than Mick and Melanie’s. Something doesn’t add up... Fur flies Thursday It’s not been a great week for cougars. (Stand down, WWF I don’t mean the fluffy kind.) Gemma Collins this week claimed she was once thrown out of an LA private members’ club for saying hello to Leo DiCaprio. At 41, she’s technically younger than the 47-year-old Oscar winner. But as he barely dates anyone born before Titanic, in Leo years, she’s practically Dame Joan Collins. Elsewhere, a pack of super-amorous “middle-aged” superfans have forced producers to hire extra security on the London set of Magic Mike 3: Last Dance. Apparently the fans had hunted down Channing Tatum and co to a London dance studio. “Horny middle-aged women are making it their business to know the guys’ every move,” the film source was quoted as saying. “The only option has been to bring in the heavies.” I’m sure they only wanted to grab a... um...selfie. But clearly my weekend plans are now ruined. same old STORY Melanie, Jade and Mick SIGNS Nic & Brooklyn Top of the pops? Friday At first glance it looks like a serious case of oversharing. But Brooklyn Beckham and his billionaire heiress fiancee Nicola Peltz aren’t guilty of any poor spelling, and they’re not confessing a stomachchurning bathroom incident like that one in Bridesmaids. The pair were actually playing Mr and Mrs in an online video ahead of today’s £3million nuptials, when Nicole was asked Brooklyn’s most embarrassing moment. Apparently “popping” is Brooklyn’s term for flatulence. So it’s not exactly appropriate pre-wedding talk, but better than if it had been a double o. Gross as it may be, what is touching is the fact Nicola instantly knew the answer, but risked losing the game by first making sure Brooklyn wouldn’t be embarrassed. It’s the briefest of exchanges, but one that shows their talk of love isn’t just hot air. In fact, the moment’s even strangely sweet. (Unlike the smell in that classroom.) Jess a quickie... Even Hollywood A-listers have to hustle to get what they want. Sandra Bullock admitted she only got Brad Pitt to star in her new movie The Lost City because she bypassed his agents.... and got his hairdresser to ask him instead. “Hairstylists hold all the power in Hollywood,” she cooed. Well, they certainly do when they’re holding a razor. Tough Jess-tice Adele shouldn’t gamble on a warm welcome in Vegas any time soon. A producer on her Caesars Palace residency show has claimed he only learned their show was cancelled through social media. And he had been working on it... Ouch! If Adele ever returns to the hotel’s arena venue she better be prepared – not only will she be walking into a lion’s den, but she’ll get eaten alive if her behaviour gets the thumbs down again. It is the Caesar’s Palace Colosseum, after all. Jess have a think about that... GMB’s weatherman Alex Beresford was showered with praise after winning last week’s All Star Musicals, and now we’ve learnt he was in a boy band in his 20s. Sadly Forte’s time in the limelight was no more than a short sunny spell, as they failed to get signed. “That’s not to say we weren’t good enough,” Alex, 41, insists. “Boy bands weren’t getting signed. They had an era and it just wasn’t that time.” Ah yes! The Great Boyband Drought of the 2000s... except for Westlife, Take That, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, McFly, Busted, 98 Degrees, O-Town, A1, Blue, 5ive, JLS, Blazin’ Squad... There’s always an exception – or 10 – to the rule, Alex. * One would never imply anything else about a Right Honourable Member of Parliament. Although there doesn’t seem to be many of them nowadays.
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 31 exclusive by SANJEETA BAINs MR G’s nightclub and threefor-one Hooch make up my happy, if hazy, memories of Coventry nightlife. It wasn’t the most exciting place – clearly, if dodgy alcopops are my top takeaway from three years as a student there. Still, I was dismayed to hear the city was this week named Britain’s worst night out, rated 50th out of 50. So how bad is it really? Returning for one night only, I ask my cabbie, Abdul, where to go for a good time. He reels off a list of chains – Slug and Lettuce, Turtle Bay, The Botanist before adding most of his fares go to the station for a night in Birmingham. “Haven’t you heard the song?” he says. “Coventry’s a ghost town – especially when the students go home.” In the town centre I stumble across crowds chanting, “We want answers, we want answers”. Turns out they’re on the Great Middlemarch Mystery Tour – based on George Eliot’s book – in celebration of Coventry’s status as City of Culture. It’s nowhere near so lively in the Slug and Lettuce and friends Emma Logan and Laura Roughton, both 34, are shocked how dead it is. Emma tells me: “Coventry used to be so good for going out. The nightlife has definitely got worse. “Now, none of the older crowd goes out. Maybe they are too used to drinking at home after Covid?” Nikita Sharma, 22, and Millie Quinn, 21, are unsurprised by Coventry’s ranking. Nikita says: “It’s true there are not many places to go, that’s why we always end up in the Slug and LAUGHING MATTER With Emma and Laura Mirror reporter’s night in UK’s ‘worst party town’... Coventry cheers In Golden Cross with Matthew Lettuce!” The study by website Get Licensed gave the city a score of 2.16 out of 10 after looking at factors like venues and the cost of a pint. But just across from the Slug and Lettuce is Coventry’s oldest pub, The Golden Cross. It also features in the glamour time Our Sanjeeta with Damon Mids for it Good Pub Guide for its quality ales. Regular Matthew Campbell says: ical significance.” Historian Ruth Cherrington has written three books Glamorous Coventry. Staff outnumber clubbers, but a group of five are having “There are things happening, but you on her home city and says: “Locals a great time on the empty dancefloor. really have to seek them out. don’t like how much of a student city One, Damon, says: “I’ve had nights “We have The Yard. There is also it has become. Thankfully, there are a out in Liverpool and Manchester but FarGo village, which is great for live few good music venues.” my best have always been in Cov. I music. Down Corporation Street you One is Coventry Empire, which has wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” will find independent places. hosted Ed Sheeran and Paul Weller in sanjeeta.bains@mirror.co.uk “And we’re in a place of great histor- recent years. I end up at gay club @DailyMirror Difficulty Bathing? Not with our walk-in, lie down bath. The Simplicity Bath from Nationwide Mobility. Cleverly designed to make stepping in and out so much easier and safer too! • Strong reinforced bath shell on a robust steel frame • Door available on either the left or right hand side of the bath • Pop-up waste control You can shower in it too! Optional powered safety seat • Safe low threshold • Back-up safety battery in case of power cuts • Fits in same space as your old bath Safe and easy to use remote control For a FREE colour brochure call now on 0800 316 9798 Has the appearance of an ordinary bath Ask for Ext. 64638 or visit www.nationwide-mobility.co.uk FITTED IN A DAY! ** 24 UP TO 20% OFF * *Not in conjunction with any other offer. **Based on a straightforward fitting. SALE DESIGNED 24 AND MADE IN THE 7 7 SERVICE SERVICE U.K 4.73 100 % OF REVIEWERS RECOMMEND REVIEWS.CO.UK US
DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 32 the big saturday read DM1ST where do you sta by paul routledge WE talk different, we put curry gravy on chips and we eat them with scraps. Only a Northerner knows what scraps are and if you don’t know I’m not going to tell you. You’ll have to come up ’ere and find out. And there’s a lot more to discover but mainly the people. All the best comics come from the North. Think Ken Dodd, Les Dawson, Morecambe and Wise, Al Read, Hylda Baker (“she knows y’know!”) Victoria Wood and Peter Kay. So did all the great inventors like George Stephenson who gave us railways, as well as the top football teams and the best cricketers. It’s serious, too. As great all-rounder Wilfred Rhodes said: “We doan’t play cricket in Yorkshire for foon.” If we have a chip on our shoulder – possibly both – it’s because Southerners don’t appreciate us proper. We don’t need to ask ourselves “are we Northerners?” because we know already. But darn Sarf they don’t know and it’s about time somebody told ’em. Writer Brian Groom seeks to do just that in Northerners: A History, a definitive new chronicle of the region, the first to appear this century. He starts with the question “Where is the North and what is a Northerner?” And he ought to know, being a native of Stretford, Greater Manchester, who came back to Lancashire after decades of missionary work in London. In his view the answer is simple: “The North is where people who live there think they are in the North.” And a Northerner is “someone who regards themself as a Northerner”. Really? So it’s not so much a place as a state of mind, an attitude even. And there’s more than enough of that around, say Southerners – one of whom cracked the first “North of Watford” joke as long ago as 1560. But being Northern must have started somewhere, sometime, among people. Groom traces our ancestors to a camp of ancient Britons near Scarborough in 9,000 BC. It later moved to Filey but is now closed. The first great Northerner, Caramundia, Queen of the Brigantes, is not as famous as Boudicca but she was better at doing deals for freedom with the Romans. In those days England was split into Britannia Inferior and Brit annia Superior. Guess which was the North? Right first time...and nothing much has changed. There was a brief golden age under Bede and the monks of Lindisfarne before the Wars of the Roses devastated the North. This was a quarrel between rival branches of the Plantagenet family vying for the throne, not a battle between Lancashire and Yorkshire, argues historian Groom. Cricket fans may dispute his claim. The Industrial Revolution, born here around 1760, confirmed the image of the North as a dirty, hard-working, progressStephenson’s locomotive Northumbrian built in 1830 and used on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway legend Yorkshire cricketer Wilfred Rhodes direct, money-making place. It was the engine of the nation’s growth, powered by and a spectacular Victorian boom didn’t last. By 1900, Britain had been overtaken by the USA. Recognise anybody here? It’s like looking in the mirror. Hang on – the great political forces daughters and heroines like Grace Darling, 23-year-old rescuer of survivors in storm-tossed seas. delicacyChips & scraps pioneers like textile The revolution also gave impetus to of the age started here: the Independent Labour Party in Bradford and pool, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, The North created great cities: Liver- magnate Richard Arkwright, the North-South divide. a Preston barber and wig-maker, known as King Cotton, Groom writes: “Northerners saw themselves as independent, straighttalking, the Trades Union Congress. Northern women made an Sheffield, Hull and Newcastle where municipal socialism provided schools, who created the factory system. knowledgeable and practical. outstanding contribution. Social houses, transport, water and power. But behind the success story lay the misery of city slums, short, unhappy “Southerners perceived Northerners as truculent, lacking social graces, reformer Josephine Butler, the Bronte sisters, the suffragette movement led They were almost a state within a state. But they never achieved the political lives, a reliance on slave-trade cotton over-competitive and unsophisticated.” by Emmeline Pankhurst and her influence commensurate with their facts & figures dog days Greyhounds line up at Belle Vue in 1927 suffragette Activist Emmeline Pankhurst, born in Manchester ■Manchester’s ■ population grew from 10,000 in 1700 to 303,000 in 1851. ■In ■ 1831, more than half of the adult male industrial jobs in England were in home grown Eric (Lancs) & Ernie (Yorks) with Glenda Jackson (The Wirral) Ups and downs of region that gave birth to modern Britain Lancashire or West Yorkshire. ■In ■ 1839, the average life span for mechanics, labourers and their families was 17. ■Rugby ■ League was created in the George Hotel, Huddersfield, in 1895. ■In ■ 1913, Lancashire produced two-thirds of the world output of
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 33 nd in the great national divide? ORTHBritain already has enough clone and May governments and still does. Despite all the hot air about “levelling up”, the North-South chasm is still with us, like the poor. Will it ever vanish? Historian Groom asks: “Can we ever be rid of the North-South divide, which casts the North as the back end of the English economy’s pantomime horse?” Margaret Thatcher claimed to have done so, asserting dogmatically after a trip to the region in 1989: “The Northsize, a situation that largely still holds true today. Northern metro mayors have the trappings of power but little real clout, as Manchester’s Andy Burnham found during the pandemic. In the 1980s, Northern cities ap - peared “in terminal crisis” says Groom. There were riots in Liverpool, where unemployment soared to 20%, and Manchester. The North’s economy under-performed during the Cameron cotton cloth. By 1938, the figure had fallen to only 25%. ■Strikes ■ in Nelson, Lancs, gave it the name of “Little Moscow”. ■The ■ Mines and Collieries Act, passed in 1842, banned girls, women and boys under the age of 10 tough Lancashire pit women in 1887 pioneer Spinning Jenny We have a chip on our shoulder because you don’t appreciate us proper South divide has gone.” Only, perhaps, in the sense that she tried to abolish the industrial North. Groom says: “Much as many would love to wish the North-South divide away, this is no time to give up. “If there is to be a revival it will depend on the talents, energy and enterprise of Northerners. He adds: “As for closing the cultural gap, does anyone really want to? dark satanic Northern mills from work under ground. ■Liverpool ■ was known as “the metropolis of slavery”. ■Modern ■ British grey- heroine Grace Darling squalid Polluted Irwell in Manchester towns, surely.” And enough clone accents, too. North ern students at Oxford were bullied for talking as they did at home and Northerners who migrated to “The Smoke” spent years trying to speak BBC English. That’s changed but not totally. Grooms notes: “Regional accents have become more accepted though the South still dominates.” Reet there, hound racing began in 1926 in Belle Vue, Manchester, after the concept of the mechanical hare was imported from the United States. Confessions of a Northerner Routledge: Is the idea of “The Northerner” dying out? Author Brian Groom: It’s certainly evolving. Globalisation and the internet are weakening it but I’d be astonished if it died out after all these centuries. Would you sooner have been a Southerner? No, the thought has never crossed my mind. Who’s your favourite Northerner and why? Josephine Butler, the Victorian social reformer who established married women’s legal rights and criminalised child prostitution and human trafficking. Are Northerners superior or inferior to Southerners? Neither. They are just people. I dislike sweeping generalisations. Why is there no book about Southerners? Watch this space! No1Butler You’re a Northern lad, why leave? I moved to London to work on a national newspaper. Is it good to be back in Lancashire? Yes. I’m in Saddleworth, once in the West Riding of Yorkshire but now in Greater Manchester. We have two grandsons – one a Yorkshireman and one a Lancastrian – so even-handed. writerBrian Groom son. Northerners was 10 years in the writing and even longer in the evolution. Groom, former head of the regional reporting team at the Financial Times, travelled around the North in the 50s with his father, the sales manager of a textile firm. He didn’t miss much. What kind of Northerner is he, I asked. There was a brief, awkward silence and then he replied: “A pan-Northerner.” Translated, an all-and-everywhere Northerner, I suppose. Am I a Northener? My family originated in Bewcastle on the Scottish borders (the graveyard is full of Routledges) and came to Yorkshire at the turn of the 20th century by way of Allendale and Sunderland. Many more made the same kind of journey, from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and continental Europe, including Poles, Jews and Ukrainians. But under the leaden skies that so often hang over us, we are all Northerners now. Inevitably, it must be asked: Is there a comparable book about Southerners? No, and I think I know why. They don’t have, or seem to want, a similar sense of place and identity. And scraps, by the way, are scrunchy bits of batter left over from the fishfrying process. Kids love ’em and they’re usually free...but your GP wouldn’t prescribe them. features@mirror.co.uk @DailyMirror ■■Northerners: A History is published by HarperNorth in hardback, ebook and audiobook on April 14.
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 35 Let’s your do this community together corner Edited by siobhan mcnally There’s nothing like being woken at 4am with a little voice saying, “I feel sick, Mummy,” to remind you that you never stop being a parent. I sat bolt upright immediately to find The Dark Lord standing by my bed, looking pale and sweaty. The muscle memory of toddler projectile vomiting means I’m always prepared for anything, and I quickly led my daughter to the bathroom, asking, “On a scale of one to 10, how sick are you going to be?” I didn’t hear the answer, as she had her head down the loo. These days The Dark Lord thinks she too big to be “mummied” and can look after herself, but we all revert back to childhood when we feel poorly. Saying that, if I ever call my mum when I’m not feeling tip-top, she treats it like a challenge. After a while listening to her list her ailments and what’s given her a dicky tummy, I usually sigh, “Yes, Mum, you are indeed a martyr to your colon.” When my dad was alive, he also used to marvel at mum’s healthy appetite when she was down with a bug. He’d bring the plate back from her sickbed, saying, “Well, there can’t be that much wrong with her if she’s eating like a horse!” The Dark Lord’s early morning tummy bug seemed to pass after a while, but she still had tummy pains and had to curl up in my bed to “make it all better”. It’s a bit tricky getting back to sleep with a 5ft 9in teenager wrapped up in your duvet, so I got up after she dropped off and tried to take the dog out for a walk, but it was too early and he refused to get out of bed. A few hours later, The Dark Lord was awake and looking a lot better. We had a chat about making an effort to eat healthily while she gingerly nibbled her toast. “What did you eat yesterday?” I asked, and she thought about it, then counted them off on her fingers, “I had a ham and cheese sandwich at break, and then a toastie for lunch, and then a burger after school. Oh and a packet of strawberry laces and a strawberry water.” I told her, “No wonder you felt sick, apart from our dinners at home, you haven’t voluntarily eaten a piece of fruit or a vegetable since 2019.” She added, “And Chipsticks.” And just as I was about to speak, she added again, “And a can of Irn-Bru.” I gave her one of my glares, and asked, “Anything else? A vat of lard perhaps?” Anyway, she’s on a health kick now with added vitamin supplements to give her a boost. I give it a week before I’m tripping over empty fizzy drink cans again. ■ ■ Email me at siobhan.mcnally@mirror.co.uk or write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP. Please note, if you send us photos of your grandchildren, we’ll also need permission of one of their parents to print them... Thanks! Yours, Siobhan Thought of the day Junk food, empty calories and carbs are the big data of the masses. Karl Marx Silly pet selfie Gardening has been the saviour of Jenny Hunter in Exhall, Coventry, who was her husband’s carer for 16 years. Now widowed, Jenny is also a mum to a grown-up son and daughter, and writes today about the seeds of new growth in her local town. She says, “I love reading and writing, also short poems. I enjoyed school and wanted to stay on till I was 16. I passed the 11-Plus but my father forbade it and said girls didn’t need an education, so I had to get a job.” I live a couple of miles outside a small town called Bedworth where years ago we used to have a thriving outdoor market, packed with stalls of every kind. You went and met your friends and neighbours there and had a good chat as well as shopping for bargains, especially fruit and veg stalls. Over the years our town has seen many changes. The market was moved indoors, the pubs were struggling to survive without any customers as people bought alcohol from the supermarkets instead and stayed home. Then Covid came and destroyed the rest as shoppers started buying on the internet, and having deliveries to their door. Individual shops disappeared, and now Reader’s short story Don’t just stand there, get a ladder! there’s just a few coffee shops and charity shops left. Since then the council have decided as a trial to have an outdoor market again. I went shopping for some fruit and I bought beautiful conference pears, the best I have ever tasted. I saved a pip from one and planted it in my greenhouse and now it is two inches high. I’ve also grown plants from lemon pips which are now eight inches and doing well. I try all sorts from seed because it’s my main hobby, the garden. Our council held garden competitions in 2006 and I won first place for best back garden and second place for the front. I still have the certificates framed in my dining room. I go out every morning checking all of my garden. My late mum said, “You can have dust on your sideboard but NO weeds in your garden.” I take after her. Will my pear seed grow into a pear tree? I don’t know, I did it for an experiment. If the outside market becomes a permanent feature, who knows? It could mean the return of more shops to our town. Will the town be like the pear pip and grow? Then our market town will thrive again. ■ Submit your short story – fact or fiction – of up to 500 words to siobhan. mcnally@mirror.co.uk. JOIN in and be a part of our amazing new community. Share your tips, pictures and hobbies, tell us the quote you live by, or nominate your hero of the day. Whatever is happening in your life and whatever you’re talking or thinking about, we want to hear it. Email us at siobhan.mcnally@mirror. co.uk, write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP, or join the conversation on this Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/coronavirusnewsupdates “Our cat’s name is Jack. He’s a cream Persian and celebrated his first birthday this week. As you can see, he loves to explore. He’s best mates with our older Persian, Bo, and they spend most of the day playing, leaving cat hair all over the house!” write Roy and Georgina Frost, who live in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. ■ ■ Is your pet a Caturday star? Email siobhan.mcnally@mirror.co.uk Poetry corner This touching poem by Tam Craven was written in memory of his father, George, and mother, Annie. The Glaswegian poet and author, who has published several collections of his writings, says, “When you look inside a snowdrop you will see green white and gold petals in the shape of three hearts. Gorgeous!” ■ ■ You can see more of Tam’s work at www.insideasnowdrop.com The Shape of Three Hearts By Tam Craven She told him as they walked through the woods, That a new heart was on its way, And he suddenly realised what she meant, That there was a baby coming to stay. They lay down amongst the snowdrops, Watching them dancing all around, Then he suddenly remembered years before, What he and his mum and dad had found. He gently picked a lovely snowdrop, And showed the inside to his true love, And she saw the shape of three hearts, It was surely a message from above. When you have pets and forget to lint roll yourself before going out
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 37 Food Brought to you by BBC Good Food’s Food director, Cassie Best with CASSIE BEST One pot dinners are brilliant, they’re easy to throw together and they create very little washing up! These three one pot recipes use loads of fresh green spring veg too, so they also have the benefit of making you feel good. I love a chicken pie and this one is perfect for spring with its crunchy filo topping, loads of fresh herbs, peas and spinach. For an easy midweek meal, try this sausage and kale gnocchi, ready in just 20 mins, or give this spiced coconut fish traybake a whirl which uses a few clever shortcut ingredients to pack in the flavour. Spiced coconut fish traybake Pushed for time? This one-pot fish curry is ideal midweek and with coconut milk, coriander, fish sauce and lime, it has zest and fragrance 2 x 250g pouches cooked Prep: brown rice 15 mins 160ml can Cook: 25 mins coconut milk Serves 4 4 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp fish sauce 4 fillets white fish (around 120g each) 200g pack long-stem broccoli 235g pack pak choi ½ small bunch spring onions, sliced on the diagonal small pack coriander, leaves picked 2 limes, cut into wedges, to serve Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 1 6. Tip the rice into a roasting tin. Whisk the coconut milk with the curry paste and fish sauce. Nestle the fish into the rice, put the broccoli, pak choi and half the spring onions on top, and season. Drizzle the coconut mixture over everything, cover with foil and cook in the oven for 25 mins or until the veg is cooked through and the fish is flaking apart. Serve in bowls, topped with 2 coriander leaves and the remaining spring onions, with lime wedges on the side. Herby spring chicken pot pie Sausage, kale & gnocchi one-pot Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Serves 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Serves 4 Plate up this delicious one-pot of sausage, kale and gnocchi in just 20 minutes, with just five minutes prep. Midweek suppers never got so easy – or tasty! 1 tbsp olive oil 6 pork sausages 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional) 500g fresh gnocchi 500ml chicken stock (fresh if you can get it) 100g chopped kale 40g parmesan, finely grated Heat the oil in a large highsided frying pan over a 1 medium heat. Squeeze the sausages straight from their skins into the pan, then use the back of a wooden spoon to break the meat up. Sprinkle in the chilli flakes and fennel seeds, if using, then fry until Minimise your washing-up with this delicious one-pan chicken pie with spinach and herbs, and topped with crispy filo pastry. It’s ideal for busy weeknights 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing over the pastry bunch spring onions, sliced into 3cm pieces 250g frozen spinach, defrosted 6 ready-cooked chicken thighs (or see tip, right) 350ml hot RECIPE chicken stock TIP ½ tbsp wholegrain Use 400g shredded mustard roast chicken if you 200g frozen peas have leftovers 200ml half-fat from Sunday crème fraîche lunch. ½ small bunch tarragon, leaves finely chopped small bunch parsley, finely chopped 270g pack filo pastry Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. 1 Heat the oil in a large, shallow casserole dish on a medium heat. Add the spring onions and fry for 3 mins, then stir through the frozen spinach and cook for 2 mins or until it’s starting to wilt. Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Shred the chicken off the bone and into the pan, and discard the bones. Stir through the stock and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 mins. Stir in the peas, crème fraîche and 2 herbs, then remove from the heat. Scrunch the filo pastry sheets over the mixture, brush with a little oil and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown. the sausagemeat is crisp around the edges. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon. Tip the gnocchi into the 2 pan, fry for a minute or so, then pour in the chicken stock. Once bubbling, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3 mins, then stir in the kale. Cook for 2 mins more or until the gnocchi is tender and the kale has wilted. Stir in the parmesan, then season with black pepper and scatter the crisp sausagemeat over the top. Subscribe to BBC Good Food magazine and get your first three issues for only £5! You’ll receive monthly copies of the UK’s number-one food magazine with over 70 beautifully photographed recipes in every issue, giving you everything from easy weekday dinners to showstopping surprises for the weekend. Visit buysubscriptions.com/GFMIR21
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rare | unusual | exciting 40 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST IN THE SPRING DELIGHT It does well in the shade Oriental Dove SWEET & SASSY SALVIAS BUY 12 PLANTS FOR ONLY £14 Peach Cobbler Nuchi Senorita Leah Neon Amistad UNIQUE, RARE COLLECTION TO GIVE AROMATIC FRAGRANCE AND COLOUR STUNNING Canary Bird offers an island of brightness in spring Lara Nachtvlinder La Mancha Javier Royal Velours Cool Violet THE WORD SALVIA is derived from the Latin ‘salvere’ meaning ‘to save’ as it has been used medicinally for centuries. Beautiful open mouthed blooms adorn scented foliage from spring to autumn. Wonderful planted near a path or seat where the fragrance will be released when the foliage is brushed past. Salvias prefer well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Height & spread 60-90cm. Hardy perennials. Your order is covered by our No Quibble Guarantee. Your young plants will be delivered in May – the perfect time for planting. ORDER ONLINE hayloft.co.uk/MIHY PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Name Address Please Send Item Code Price Qty Total 12 Plants (1 of each) YPSAL12-MI1422 £14 24 Plants (2 of each) YPSAL24-MI1422 £24 Postcode Tel P&P (UK only) £5.95 Email Total Send your coupon to: Hayloft Plants, FREEPOST RTGR-JAGJ-JETG, WR10 3HB Please debit my Visa/Mastercard Card no Valid from PHONE 0333 358 2006 Expiry I enclose cheque/PO for __________ ____ __ made payable to Hayloft Plants Ltd Please write your name and address on the reverse of the cheque Your details are kept securely and not shared with third parties. You will receive a catalogue, welcome email and special offers, if you prefer not to receive them please call 01386 562999. For T&Cs – see hayloft.co.uk QUOTE MIHY CV2 THANK YOU, WE WILL CONFIRM YOUR ORDER MIHY The beautiful rose Canary Bird blooms before all the others, bringing a ray of sunshine to spring gardens You might think roses are flowers of June and July and, in most cases, you’d be absolutely right. But there is one rose that opens before all the others that has a grace and charm all of its own – Canary Bird. It is unusual in that rather than the sunny, open spot preferred by the majority of roses, it is happiest in dappled shade, for example, that provided by a canopy of trees such as silver birches. Given a decent, well-drained soil that has been enriched with a reasonably generous helping of well-rotted garden compost or manure, it should thrive. Choose your Canary Bird in the nursery or garden centre right now and seek out one that looks youthful and vigorous. If your plant takes off – as it should if well-watered before knocking it from its pot and teasing out the roots – it ought to settle in happily. ‘‘ This is a rose that needs very little in the way of pruning And it will delight you each spring with its generous show of single pale yellow flowers, held among the most delicately ferny foliage. Only the Scotch briars beat this plant’s foliage for gentility – it really is an absolute
mirror.co.uk GARDEN DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 41 with ALAN TITCHMARSH plant of the week BEAUTY Canary Bird roses have delicate ferny foliage Hello yellow treasure in the garden. The attraction in terms of cultivation is this is a rose that needs very little in the way of pruning. It will grow, in time, to a height and spread of around 8ft, but only those branches that die out, or that grow in an inconvenient place, need to be cut out in late winter and early spring. Otherwise you can leave this beauty alone. You may occasionally discover that a branch has died out for no particular reason after it has come into leaf. If it does, don’t waste your time worrying about it but snip it back into healthy growth and try to make sure the plant does not go short of moisture. A mulch of well-rotted manure or chilled bark applied each spring after dusting the ground with rose fertiliser should be all the encouragement this beauty needs to cheer you up each April. GARDENER’S DIARY Your weekly gardening to-do list ■■Start buying any new aquatic plants you might want for your pond. If they are sold in small, net-sided pots, repot them into larger plastic planting baskets filled with pond compost. ■■Thin out rows of early-sown spring onions, radishes and lettuce. ■■As long as the weather is mild and spring-like, feed trees, shrubs, perennials, fruit trees, bushes and canes. Sprinkle general fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone, evenly over exposed soil between plants. Feed roses in the same way using rose feed. Lightly fork the fertiliser into the surface. ■■Feed the lawn with a spring/summer formulation lawn feed. Apply evenly all over and water it in afterwards if it doesn’t rain within 48 hours. Gold-laced polyanthus This is a petite version of the well-known polyanthus, but with deep-red to blackish-maroon flowers edged and centred with gold. It doesn’t have huge flowers so won’t show up well in beds down the garden. It is best grouped in tubs by the house or in individual clay pots on porch and conservatory windowsills or shelves. They flower for most of April and May, and when they run out of steam they are worth planting in the garden. Find a place that has well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in light, dappled shade. They will then flower the following year and if you grow their relatives close by – wild or coloured primroses and modern polyanthus – they may cross-pollinate. They live for several years, but it’s advisable to dig them up and divide good-sized clumps soon after flowering to keep them youthful. SPOTLIGHT ON... biennials Biennials are flowers that grow one year and bloom the next. After that they either die naturally or are pulled out by tidy gardeners since their job there is over. They are brilliant for out-of-season containers and filling gaps in new borders Verbena bonariensis while you wait for shrubs and perennials to grow. Several popular garden flowers are biennials, for example, sweet Williams and Canterbury bells. Others are classic cottage-garden favourites, such as Miss Willmott’s ghost (Eryngium giganteum), the giant thistle (Onopordum arabicum) and the holy thistle (Silybum marianum). There’s also the ethereal Verbena bonariensis with its thin, wiry green stems topped by tufts of purple “cloud”, and down-to-earth honesty (Lunaria annua), which has delightful variegated forms. Buying biennials isn’t easy. You’ll occasionally find a few pot-grown specimens at nurseries or on stalls at plant fairs. Garden centres stock a few of the most popular kinds such as wallflowers and winter bedding. The rest you’ll usually have to grow from seed. Those with very small expensive seeds (such as winter-flowering pansies) are best sown in pots or seed trays filled with multipurpose compost. You can take a more laidback approach with biennials with cheaper seeds, such as wallflowers. These are usually sown in rows in a seed bed, and the seedlings thinned out (just like thinning carrots) to leave the plants a few inches apart. Then in autumn they are dug up and replanted in the places you want them to flower.
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DM1ST mirror.co.uk SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 43 TRAVEL email traveldesk@reachplc.com twitter @MirrorTravel @TravelEdNigel @marjorieyue Edited by @JaneMemmler @LissamanVicky online mirror.co.uk/travel NIGEL THOMPSON WuNder BARs Join us in raising a glass to some of the weirdest watering holes around the world. By Vicky Lissaman ALIEN Inside the weird and wonderful HR Giger Bar SKEWERED Debbie Harry’s 1981 Giger LP cover HR Giger Bar, Gruyères, Switzerland Step into the “Skeleton Bar” and you’ll discover what it’s like to drink beer inside the stomach of a giant fossilised beast. The work of Hans Ruedi Giger, designer on the Alien movies who created the human-eating title character and won an Oscar for special effects, the cavernous structure is covered by arches of vertebrae that criss-cross the ceiling of a castle. Feel like Jonah inside the whale as you are surrounded by rows and rows of carefully arranged bones, from the walls to the chairs and flower vases. The ultimate piece of immersive art, this landmark bar is located next to the HR Giger Museum, which is devoted to the art of the famous Swiss designer. hrgiger.com TURN TO PAGE 44 BIG DEAL Greek Islands from £419pp: fly from Edinburgh on May 5 for a seven-night all-inclusive getaway at the three-star Michelangelo Resort in Kassiopi, Corfu. Includes 22kg baggage and transfers. Book at jet2holidays.com Cruise news by NIGEL THOMPSON An epic circumnavigation of South America is the highlight of Saga’s new 2023 programme. The 78-night round trip on Spirit of Adventure from Portsmouth on January 12 will take in a Panama Canal transit and sights including Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Prices start from £17,663 per person. Sister ship Spirit of Discovery will also be heading across the Atlantic from Portsmouth for a 28-night autumn voyage to the US and Canada. She will take in destinations such as New York City, leaf-peeping in Maine’s Acadia National Park and the picturepostcard lighthouse and fishing village of Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. The September 26 departure costs from £8,073 per person. travel.saga.co.uk/cruises ■Virgin ■ Voyages’ third adults-only ship has completed her sea trials and has returned to the shipyard in Genoa, Italy, for final testing and fitting out. Resilient Lady is due to make her debut in Athens on August 14 for seven-night itineraries around the Aegean and Adriatic, then will reposition to Puerto Rico for a winter sailing the Caribbean. virginvoyages.com BIG DEAL Turkey from £167pp: a seven night Turquoise Coast getaway with breakfast at the threestar Club Atrium hotel in Armutalan, near Marmaris, includes flights from Gatwick on May 2. Book at thomascook.com
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Book at onthebeach.co.uk Established in 1979, Omega Breaks is one of the UK’s leading coach travel operators, specialising in great-value breaks to London, astronomy tours, PRICE INCLUDES Return coach travel* PRICE INCLUDES Return coach travel* Call 03332 342 465 quoting MIRROR or visit www.omegabreaks.com/mirror Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with full English breakfast Morning admission to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition at Buckingham Palace Free time in London for shopping & sightseeing HALF BOARD OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE FROM £154pp Single supplement £35 *Return coach travel from an extensive network of pickup points in England & Wales. Pickup point locations vary and are subject to departure date. Operated by Just Go Holidays Ltd trading as Omega Breaks. Coach package holidays and short breaks are subject to Omega Breaks terms and conditions. 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You will be required to walk for around 15 to 20 minutes to reach your attraction. © Historic Royal Palaces Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with full English breakfast Admission to Superbloom (includes entrance to the Tower of London) Free time in London for shopping & sightseeing HALF BOARD OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE FROM £154pp Single supplement £35 Dorothy Wilding, HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1952 Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 TRAVEL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 43 CLASSY High fliers welcome aboard A flight of fancy cocktails at JFK Airport, US Those with a long layover in NYC could while away the hours in Connie, the TWA Hotel’s restored 1958 Lockheed Constellation aeroplane-bar. Formerly an Alaskan bush plane shuttling supplies to Prudhoe Bay, and a marijuana dropper after retiring from TWA service, Connie now accommodates up to 75 revellers in restored vintage plane seats. 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Overlooking Royal Street, it offers the perfect people- watching spot in the French Quarter, and with its regular entertainment schedule of live New Orleans music and amazing drinks selection, it has become one of the area’s most popular spots to grab a “Sazerac” cocktail and take a seat. hotelmonteleone.com Visit the bar as part of an 11-day Heritage to Honky Tonk tour, taking in the Deep South’s “Big Three” cities of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, from £2,595 per person, bon-voyage.co.uk Heli Lounge Bar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia By day it is a helicopter landing pad, then as the sun goes down it converts into one of the coolest and most unusual rooftop bars. Part of the Menara KH Building, it includes two separate levels, a nightclub on the top floor and the helipad bar on the roof above. To reach the bar, take the lift to the 34th floor and enter the aviationthemed club, where there are cocktails such as “The Chopper” and a DJ table made from a Boeing 747 turbine engine. You’ll need a head for heights, there’s just tape barriers and safety netting up there. facebook.com/heliloungebar Unicorn & Narwhal, Seattle, US Unicorn & Narwhal are two carnival-themed bars located on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Each packs its own mystical vibe into one location and offers wild nights with whimsical food and drink. Get the party started with a My Little Pony cocktail. Take a bite out of their narwhal balls appetiser. Or drop in for the all-you-can-swallow Drag Brunch Buffet. Put on their dazzling unicorn helmets with two-foot long horns, pose for snaps in the photo booth and get busy in the pinball arcade. Weekly events include Mimosas Cabaret’s colourful retelling of teen movie Mean Girls, Drag Queen Bingo Tuesday, and the Geeks Who Drink pub quiz. unicornseattle.com MERRY It’s your round and round at Carousel
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 45 email traveldesk@reachplc.com twitter @MirrorTravel @TravelEdNigel @marjorieyue @JaneMemmler @LissamanVicky online mirror.co.uk/travel UNUSUAL, PLEASE HANG ON Down ’em in a cable car in Switzerland Gondelbar, Murren, Switzerland In this car-free village in the Jungfrau region of Bernese Oberland, Gondelbar was created out of the original cable car that was used in the James Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and dates back to 1965. An après-ski favourite, the tiny bar is at the end of the Palace Run, in front of the nursery slopes and next to the Hotel Jungfrau which owns it. Still sporting the same colours, sliding doors, safety rail around the windows and pole to hang on to, a handful of stools are set around the bar area, the rest is standing room or seats around the fire outside. It offers a variety of mysterious local drinks as well as gluhwein, and opens in winter from noon. hoteljungfrau.ch Travel test by NIGEL THOMPSON What: Hilton Garden Inn, Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. Rooms from £149 a night on a room-only basis with free wi-fi. hilton.com Where: Linked directly to Terminal 2 by a walkway, about a 10-minute walk to Terminal 3 and the Heathrow Express station. Experience: The four-star property opened just before the pandemic and still feels quite new. Checking in with the welcoming staff was simple and we were in our spacious 13th floor room in moments. It had a great view of the runways, a desk, huge HDTV and uncomplicated light switches and air-conditioning controls with plenty of USB points. The bed was outstandingly comfortable, while the welldesigned bathroom had Crabtree & Evelyn products and the crucial winner for me – a great shower with simple controls. We heard no noise at all from the aircraft landing and taking off and the air-conditioning was whisper quiet. We ate our evening meal in the Apron Bar (the Apron Restaurant was quite full) and, as IT’S ENOUGH Mode to enjoy in Tallinn Depeche Mode Baar, Tallinn, Estonia If you Just Can’t Get Enough of the synth-poppers from Basildon, Essex, then head to the DM Baar, which is entirely devoted to the band, in Estonia’s capital city. Opened by a dedicated fan, it hit the big time when some of the actual members of Depeche Mode partied there before performing their Tallinn concert and they have since returned to their fave city nightspot. A hit with Finns, Germans and Americans, you’ll be hard pressed to Enjoy The Silence here. Many celebs have also visited and signed the walls, which are filled with Mode memorabilia and it got so popular, it had to move to a bigger venue in the city on Voorimehe Street, where there’s a bigger party room. depechemode.ee The Daly Waters Pub, Australia A true outback bar – 370 miles south of Darwin and 560 miles north of Alice Springs – this is an Aussie oasis in the middle of the desert. A colourful pub, clad in corrugated iron, draped with bright pink bougainvillea and crammed with decades of memorabilia, it started life serving passengers arriving on the new Qantas airline in 1934 – Daly Waters was the first international runway and airport in Australia. The real quirkiness, however, started decades later – and the walls are lined with all sorts of treasures from people that just want to leave a part of themselves there. Hundreds of bras in a huge range of sizes dangle above the bar – a trend that began in the 1980s when a bus-load of women discarded their underwear after they lost a bet with their driver and has continued until this day. There’s a tree of flip-flops and an array of x-rays, plaster casts, even artificial limbs. dalywaterspub.com MIXED UP Get shaken and stirred in the Bionic Bar DESERT DREAMS The Daly Waters Pub is a treasure trove Bionic Bar, Royal Caribbean International cruise ships First unveiled on Quantum of the Seas in 2014, seven Royal Caribbean ships Harmony, Quantum, Anthem, Ovation, Symphony, Spectrum and Odyssey of the Seas — now feature the popular Bionic Bar. Manning the bar are two robots; each has its own name (on Anthem, they’re called “Shaken” and “Stirred,” and “Mix” and “Mingle” are on Harmony). Engineered in Italy, these machines can muddle, stir, shake and strain all types of cocktails using 30 spirits and 21 mixers to make up to 1,000 drinks each day. While waiting for your cocktail, you can check the electronic display boards for some fun stats about your order. Once it is ready, the bionic bartenders release the drink with a simple tap of an onboard SeaPass card or wristband. royalcaribbean.com we were not hugely hungry, shared a feisty Rustica pizza (£15.50) and an Italian antipasto starter (£9.50). A good decision, as they were sizeable portions. Service was very pleasant. We did go to the restaurant for a quick 6.30am breakfast and just had yogurt, fruit juice and a pastry with coffee. The hot food looked very tempting. The highlight of this hotel is undoubtedly the 14th floor Runway bar. It’s a smart, welcoming contemporary space with superb views of the airfield – especially from the outdoor terraces – and a nice range of drinks and light bites. A shoutout to our excellent server Vally. Quibbles: The lift buttons were a bit uncooperative. They made getting to the 14th floor an entertaining challenge. Verdict: Excellent, friendly, super convenient airport hotel with a stellar bar. 9.5/10 BIG DEAL St Kitts from £769pp: fly to the Caribbean from Gatwick on selected dates in June for a week on room-only at the three-star waterfront Timothy Beach Resort in Frigate Bay. Includes 23kg baggage. Book by April 15 at britishairways. com/stkitts
46 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 TRAVEL DM1ST email traveldesk@reachplc.com twitter @MirrorTravel @TravelEdNigel @marjorieyue @JaneMemmler @LissamanVicky online mirror.co.uk/travel BIG DEAL Canary Islands cruise from £684pp: join Enchanted Princess in Southampton on May 4 for an 11-night round trip to Vigo, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Includes balcony cabin, upgrade for £30pp a night to add drinks, tips and superfast wi-fi. Book at cruise. co.uk Air update by NIGEL THOMPSON TASTY VINTAGE PORT There’s so much more to historic Southampton than a place to start your cruise Cheap flights from Liverpool to the theme park capital of the world will be taking off this winter. Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY will launch a seasonal route to Orlando International in Florida, via Reykjavik, on November 4, with one-way fares starting at £149.99. The Airbus A320neo service will operate twice weekly until April 2023, with around 1hr 30mins on the ground in Iceland, and there are also options to connect to New York City, Washington DC and Boston. For anyone just wanting to explore the Land of Fire and Ice, one-way fares start at £59.99. PLAY boss Birgir Jonsson said: ‘’We are a no-frills airline, but with our reliable and affordable flights, PLAY’s passengers can spend their hard-earned money in their holiday destination, rather than on getting there.” flyplay.com/en Buy of the week by NIGEL THOMPSON If your next weekend break is looking like a biggie, there’s now a larger version of the UK brand’s retro styled holdall. At 60 litres, it has 50% more capacity than the original Weekender, is made from British Millerain’s water-repelling Tekwax canvas, and is of a tougher construction with brass studs and leather trims to take on more adventurous getaways. There are two internal mesh pockets, a secure inner pocket and a quick access outer pocket. Weighs 1.7kg, available in black, navy, olive and pirate (a deep grey, should you be wondering). ■Stubble ■ & Co Weekender XL, £185, stubbleandco.com Tourists depart from Southampton every day to get a ferry to the Isle of Wight or join a cruise. But maybe it’s the perfect time to linger longer and book a stay in what is a compelling port city. Spectacularly situated where the rivers Test and Itchen converge to form Southampton Water, it’s bidding to be UK City of Culture 2025. It’s ripe for a visit to appreciate how it beautifully blends maritime and aviation history with a thriving arts scene, good hotels, quality restaurants and buzzing bars. There’s plenty to pack in for a preor post cruise or Isle of Wight stay - or a standalone city break. It’s charmingly compact, so exploring by foot is easy with most attractions in walking distance from central hotels. So if you’re not Itchen to visit Southampton, perhaps you should be… HIDDEN HISTORY Tour starts at Norman Bargate What to see Known as The Gateway to the World, it’s been a port since Roman times and is synonymous with some of the world’s most famous sea voyages. For maritime history from the Pilgrim Fathers’ Mayflower journey to the New World to giant modern-day cruise ships, you should check out the Sea City Museum, which tells the story of the people of Southampton, their lives and ongoing connections with the sea. The fascinating hands-on exhibition dedicated to the city’s most ‘‘ Fascinating exhibition dedicated to the Titanic disaster is unmissable ill-fated sailing – RMS Titanic in April 1912 - is unmissable. The disaster’s impact on the city was immense and can be explored further on the museum’s Titanic Trail. This is a free to download 75-minute walking tour and map featuring key locations in and around the city and port which adds to the backstory of the tragic ocean liner, its passengers and crew (seacitymuseum.co.uk, adult £9/child £6.50/family £27). Southampton is also home of the Spitfire, and the Solent Sky museum is the place to learn all about the famous Second World War fighter plane developed at the city’s Supermarine factory (solentsky.org, adult £10/child £6/family £20). For a flavour of the past on foot, try a See Southampton Hidden History tour, which departs from the Lions on the north side of the Bargate at 10.30am on Saturdays and Sundays (seesouthampton. co.uk, adult £6/accompanied child free). Got your walking legs warmed up? Now take a stroll through the Grade CHICThe Moxy hotel MUST SEA The Titanic exhibition I-listed Tudor House and Garden, Southampton’s most important historic building. While large swathes of the city were bombed in the Second World War, this timber-framed property, built in the late 15th century, remained intact. It is full of interesting artefacts and has a cafe overlooking the Tudor Knot Garden (tudorhouseandgarden.com, adult £6/ child £5). For more of an artistic fix, the City Art Gallery has a collection that spans eight centuries with paintings by Monet, Gainsborough and Paula Rego (southamptoncityartgallery.com, free). God’s House Tower, a 13th century gatehouse in part of Southampton’s medieval city wall and fortifications, offers an artistic spin on the city’s history through a revolving programme of exhibitions and art inspired events and talks. The roof offers fine views of the city and harbour too (godshousetower.org. uk). If your credit card is getting itchy, the Westquay centre has big brands such as Hollister, H&M, Levi’s, M&S, Next and Oliver Bonas. The Marlands VIBRANT Southampton marina centre is for those seeking more independent shops. Where to eat Plenty of fine choices, our picks are: ■ ■Family-owned Ottoman’s Kitchen for authentic Turkish delights with charcoal cooked kebabs, sharing platters, hot and cold mezes (ottoman-kitchen.co.uk). ■■Ennios, in a Victorian warehouse on Town Quay, offers traditional and authentic Italian dishes using quality ingredients. Expect first class antipasti, pastas and Ennio’s speciality – fresh fish (ennios.co.uk). Where to stay Moxy Southampton hotel at Harbour Parade offers an industrial-chicmeets-nautical feeling close to the Westquay centre and the marina. Guests get a complimentary Moxy cocktail and can enjoy the hotel’s 24/7 self-service food and drink. SeaCity Museum Harbour Parade Town Quay Southampton Water City Art Gallery Solent Sky Museum God’s House River Itchen SOUTHAMPTON BOOK IT Rooms at Moxy Southampton start from £58 a night on room-only. marriott.co.uk MORE INFO visitsouthampton.co.uk 2000ft
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There was a lot of change at Warrington. “Later in my career I wanted to test myself somewhere else and Watto’s given me a bit of freedom to play – and confidence. You can see with our performances, not just me but as a team as well. It’s really coming out.” Huddersfield last won the cup in 1953 and Hill said: “It would be unbelievable to do it with them.” Don’t Fight like catalans & dogS McNamara calls on players and officials to avoid another brutal clash Catalans v St Helens BetFred Challenge Cup, 2.30pm by JULIE STOTT STEVE McNAMARA has urged match officials to stand firm in the face of a brutal Challenge Cup quarter-final today. Catalans and St Helens have already been involved in one full-blooded clash this year, on the opening day of the season. It saw Dragons prop Gil Dudson sin-binned after a brawl in the opening minute, team-mate Dylan Napa sent off for a high tackle (above) and Saints forward Morgan Knowles sin-binned for retaliating. Catalans boss McNamara is praying there will not be any repeat of the illdiscipline shown in the 28-8 win by Saints. He said: “Both teams will go hard at each other. It will be physical. Discipline is going to be really important. “But the officials also need to play really well too. The 10 metres has to be adhered to – that part of the game needs to be policed really well. “The first game was a brutal and really physical game. We got one tackle wrong and Dylan Napa paid the price. “But Gil Dudson was very unlucky. He got gouged in the first tackle, had a reaction and a three-match ban as a result, which was difficult to take.” Catalans, who also lost to St Helens 12-10 in last year’s Grand Final, won the Challenge Cup in 2018. But in the three seasons since, they have crashed out at the quarter-final stage and Mc- Namara is desperate not to extend that run to four years. He said: “That was the club’s first ever trophy in 2018 and is still our only trophy so we’ve got a close affinity to the competition. “We’re disappointed we’ve dropped out at the quarterfinals since and it’s something we need to put right. We intend to go further this year.” The tie of the round is being shown live on BBC and also on free-to-air live TV in France. McNamara added: “The fact that it’s live on English and French national TV is very important. It’s massive for us – it proves Catalans are going in a good way.” Catalans lost their last Super League game 28-12 at Huddersfield Giants, after horrendous travel problems from the south of France. But McNamara warned: “We’ll be ready for this, don’t worry about that. We are confident in what we’re doing.” snooker Liam’s two steps FROM PARADISE By Hector Nunns Teen sensation Liam Davies is two wins from the Crucible after knocking Irish veteran Fergal O’Brien off the tour. The 15-year-old from Wales, the youngest player to win a match at the Betfred World Championship, came through a second qualifier 6-5 against 50-year-old O’Brien in Sheffield yesterday. The youngster (above) also beat Ireland’s Aaron Hill in the first round, and now faces former Welsh Open winner Jordan Brown today. Davies said: “I am over the moon, and getting through was like the world had lifted off my shoulders. Getting to the Crucible is a dream, but I am trying not to think about that too much.” CRICKET foakes ton reminder to england BEN FOAKES underlined his intention to nail down the England wicketkeeper’s spot with a century for Surrey against Warwickshire on the second day at Edgbaston. Foakes (above) struck an unbeaten 132 as Surrey made 428-8 declared. Warwickshire faltered to 16-2 in reply, losing Dom Sibley for a first-ball duck. Steven Finn picked up three wickets on his Sussex debut against Notts, who slumped to 214-5 replying to 375. Joe Weatherley hit his highest County Championship score with a brilliant 168 as Hampshire rode to 428 and into a firstinnings advantage of 248 runs over Somerset. LET’S GET READY FOR THE GRAND NATIONAL Saturday 9th April, 5:15pm PLACE YOUR BETS EARLY - IN SHOPS OR ONLINE AT BETFRED.COM/ BETFRED APP Betfred rules apply.
54 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 rugby union: european champions cup, first leg VOTE OF THANKSSimmonds owes a great deal to Lions boss Gatland sam’s still gat what it takes Exeter v Munster kick-off 5.30pm By Adam Hathaway Exeter No.8 Sam Simmonds has been back in Eddie Jones’ England fold since the autumn. But the back rower admits he owes it all to a New Zealander who used to be in charge of Wales. Simmonds, who lines up for Exeter against Munster today, was ignored by Jones after winning seven caps between 2017 and 2018, before a call from British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland (below) gave him a window into an international return. Gatland called Simmonds, who was well out of the England frame, in early 2021 to tell him a spot on the Lions tour to South Africa was on the cards. Simmonds, 27, said: “That was the start of me really wanting to get back into the England fold. It made me see what I had been missing through injury or not being selected. It spurred me on. “Warren just said he knew I was not playing international rugby but to keep doing what I was doing and we will definitely consider you.” ■Today’s ■ Champions Cup fixtures: Sale v Bristol 1pm, BT Sport; Exeter v Munster, 5.30pm, BT Sport. hearn keeps aj guessing By Chris McKenna Anthony Joshua should know the venue for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk inside a fortnight. The target date for the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title clash is understood to be July 23 – with Saudi Arabia confident of landing the fight. But Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is remaining coy and said: “We are in final negotiations with a couple of sites for either the end of June or early-mid July. “I reckon within two weeks we will have news on where it will be. “There is still a UK option but we don’t really need proper negotiations for the UK, we can just book it.” DM1ST Golf the 86th masters becher’s hook McIlroy looks out of the great race for Masters glory after winds blow him – and other big names – off course at National by Neil Squires It was hard for everyone at The Masters yesterday, but particularly tough for Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman’s latest tilt at a career Grand Slam was blown off course with a ragged second round in the wind which left his dream of a Green Jacket looking as far away as ever. All but one of the last 32 winners of this tournament were in the top 10 at the halfway point – a McIlroy is way off that. After another over-par start to a Major on Thursday, he surrendered three shots in the space of two holes at the start of a blustery back nine yesterday to plunge further down a bunched field. The 32-year-old said before the start he would be at peace with whatever Augusta has in store for him during his career now, but acceptance must sometimes give way to private despair. This is his 14th attempt to win The Masters and so far it has proved a fruitless pursuit. Plenty of golfers play in plenty of Masters without winning one, but McIlroy (below) suffers from the misfortune of not just being any old golfer. His talent makes the gap between ambition and reward since the last of his four Majors eight years ago all the more galling. If it is frustrating for those watching him, imagine how McIlroy must feel about it. If goodwill from the galleries counted for anything he would already have the missing garment in his wardrobe. Americans tend to root for Americans but the louder cheers at the first tee were for McIlroy rather than his US playing partner Brooks Koepka or the unassuming Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick. McIlroy is undoubtedly the most popular overseas golfer here and, alongside Jordan Spieth, perhaps ranked second overall in the popularity stakes behind Tiger Woods. The fans would have loved more of an excuse to cheer him but instead found themselves taking cover as they came under attack from the world No.9 mid-round. It was not easy for anyone with the capricious winds and some testing pins, but McIlroy could not blame the conditions for everything. The round started well enough by bringing admiring gasps from spectators around the first tee with a cannonball drive that split the fairway, but he could not convert his birdie opportunity from 8ft. He did birdie the par-five second from a distinctly unpromising BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND McIlroy struggles to stay on Augusta’s fairways as the conditions got tough position in the trees off the tee but after a 15ft par save at the next, gave the shot back with a scruffy threeputt from the fringe at the difficult fifth after missing the fairway. The scoreable eighth came and went with no return after more bother off the tee. Turning at level par for the day was no disaster. He was only five shots behind Im Sungjae, who was leading at the time. But when he bogeyed the tenth from the middle of the fairway after an awful approach and his 7ft par putt failing to touch the hole the alarm bells sounded to ring. The second shot into the 11th which arrowed into the crowd triggered a double bogey. The deep sigh McIlroy let out as he left the green after a 4ft bogey putt slid by looked like resignation. He is no quitter and bounced back with birdies at 13 and 16 but the sense remained that a weekend run will be a stretch. The first two rounds have left him a lot to do. Probably too much. much.
mirror.co.uk/sport DM1ST day two from augusta national, georgia SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 55 LEADERBOARD Par 72, US unless stated Early Second Round -3 C Schwartzel (Rsa) 72 69, S-J Im (Kor) 67 74 -1 C Conners (Can) 70 73 E C Bezuidenhout (Rsa) 73 71, 145 W Simpson 71 74 +2 R MacIntyre (Sco) 73 73, B Watson 73 73, L Westwood (Eng) 72 74 +3 C Champ 72 75, R Henley 73 74, T Hoge 73 74, P Reed 74 73 +4 C Davis (Aus) 75 73, L Glover 72 76, M Leishman (Aus) 73 75, S Power (Irl) 74 74 +5 T Kanaya (Jpn) 75 74, +6 L Herbert (Aus) 74 76 +7 (a) K Nakajima (Jpn) 72 79 +8 B Langer (Ger) 76 76, J Rose (Eng) 76 76, E van Rooyen (Rsa) 73 79 SCREEN STAR SCHWAR FROM Neil McLeman in Augusta CHARL SCHWARTZEL revealed he watched footage of his 2012 Masters victory to inspire his return to the top of the leaderboard yesterday. The South African birided the final four holes to win his first Major in a tournament better remembered for Rory McIlroy’s final round collapse. Schwartzel (left) has now slid down to world No.172 after missing the cut in his last six events. But he posted an early 67 yesterday to take the clubhouse lead on three-under par - and was later joined on the score by Sungjae Im. “The bad Cut king Mac: I’m all set to rein supreme FROM Neil McLeman in Augusta BOB MACINTYRE promised to “take the reins off” over the weekend after maintaining his proud record of never missing a Major cut. The Scot (right), who finished tied 12th on his Augusta debut last year, shot his second 73 yesterday to sit on two-over par in his eighth Major. The world No.74 said: “It’s a brilliant record to have. You never want to miss a cut in a Major. Every time you get into a Major, you want to make the cut and then try and compete. “It’s brilliant to know that my game stands up in the toughest of tests against the best players. “Week in and week out, it might not be there, but the minute we get put under the gun and the high pressure, I just trust myself. I trust the people around me. They trust me. It’s just a lot of confidence boosters. “When I’m walking into shots, I’m seeing some things into my head that just commit and accept it is pretty much the easiest way of saying it.” MacIntyre, one of the earlier starters in the calmer morning conditions, added: “I’m in a good spot. With everyone going out now, it’s starting to get busy. But I’m playing solid, I’m putting it decent. I’ve just not had any magic yet. “Last year I had no fears, no memories, so I could be aggressive. This year I’m a wee bit more defensive. But over the weekend, we can just take the reins off and go at it.” results didn’t really determine how I felt coming in here,” Schwartzel said. “I took two weeks off, and as the two weeks went by, my confidence grew in belief that I could win this tournament because I was starting to hit it very well and just looked at old footage, and it’s still there. “I watched footage of winning here. What struck me the most about that? Putting on the green jacket at the end. I think this is my 12th Masters and every time I drive up Magnolia Lane it feels like the first. It is a special place.” South Korean Im, who opened with a 67, struggled to a 74 in the blustery conditions yesterday. Dustin Johnson is a shot further back after his 73. Westwood: That was a real stinker LEE WESTWOOD claimed the wind gave him some “smelly shots” as he battled to make the cut. The two-time Masters runner-up shot a 74 despite taking a double-bogey five at the 12th when he took two shots to get out of the back bunker. Westwood, who has his wife Helen as his caddie (both above), said: “The wind is picking up and dropping. It’s just very awkward. Very tricky. You have to have a lot of control and a little bit of luck today. The sand is blowing out the bunker, so there’s some real strong gusts blowing. I said to Helen coming down 15, there’s so many smelly shots today that you need a bit of fortune to hit it at the right time, and you obviously have to play the right shot.” Sandy to step back By Neil McLeman in Augusta rapidly in the last sort of 10 they shouldn’t have gone as far SANDY LYLE will make his final years. Probably next year might as they did. I should go to the Masters a family affair next year be the end of the Lyle attack on gym the rest of the year, and I after missing the cut in his 100th the golf course. might make a better attack on Major yesterday. “I think my oldest son, Stuart, the golf course!” And the Scot, 64, joked he will is coming out and a few of his Former champions are given a hit the gym in the next 12 months buddies. And my youngest son, lifetime exemption to play the before his 41st and final Quintin, is probably coming out, Masters, but are encouraged to appearance in Augusta. so we’re going to be full family, so stop if they are no Lyle followed his opening 82 I think it will be the end of the day. longer competitive. with a 76 to miss the cut here for “You know yourself when it is the eight consecutive year. time. I know Fuzzy Zoeller said The 1988 Masters champion, some years ago that he puts his who played his first Major at the hand up in the Tuesday-night 1974 Open, said: “I was not dinner and said, ‘I would like to aware that this was my 100th let you know I’m going to Major. It is something to tell the retire’. Tommy Aaron Caption style in grandchildren. and Charles Coody here different versions style in “I’m not 21 anymore, and the went on a bit here different club head speed is going down longer and maybe versions barry McGuigan The world’s greatest boxing expert Garcia can be brightest light of all The lightweight division is arguably the most exciting in boxing and Ryan Garcia might just turn out to be the most talented of them all. He returns to the ring this weekend in San Antonio against Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe after a 15-month absence. It’s a big moment for Garcia, who is back after injury and mental-health issues. He has changed trainers, swapping Canelo Alvarez’s Reynoso stable for Joe Goossen. Tagoe, like all the Accra-born boxers, is a tough hombre. Garcia has taken this fight at a catchweight 139 pounds, a trade-off to get solid rounds against an experienced fighter with only one defeat. Garcia, 23, was outstanding in his last fight against Luke Campbell (above). He was dropped in the second, but returned to his feet and got through the round. He said Luke hit him harder than anybody he has faced. His recovery said a lot about him. He can really hit and is very quick. Anyone can go over if caught clean. It’s about how you respond. He started to turn it on and stopped Campbell in the seventh. He is a go-getter, and great to watch. After Vasyl Lomachenko’s defeat to Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis is arguably the standard bearer in the lightweight division and the obvious target for Garcia. For now I would leave Davis alone. Devin Haney and George Kambosos are both better options, but harder to make. I know Haney beat him as an amateur, but as a pro it’s different. I give Garcia a great chance against Kambosos or Haney. Kambosos is tough and exciting, but he is not a great puncher. Lomachenko is exceptional, obviously, but he has been beaten. The man who dethroned him, Lopez, has already moved up after his own shock defeat to Kambosos. Garcia says he is happy at either 135 pounds or at super lightweight. He is only a pup. The important thing for him is to keep busy. Before the fight with Campbell I watched him getting his hands wrapped. I liked his demeanour. The one question mark is his mental health. This fight should give him rounds and confidence. Tagoe is strong, takes a great shot and comes to fight. But Garcia is a throwback, a modern-day Carlos Palomino or Oscar De La Hoya with Hollywood looks. In other words, a superstar in the making. It is brilliant for boxing to have a kid with that kind of appeal ready to set the agenda. Follow Barry at @ClonesCyclone @ McGuigans_Gym @CyclonePromo
56 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 SUPERBIKES Rea makes a roaring good start By Zoe Burn JONATHAN Rea drew first blood as the 2022 World Superbike Championship roared into action. The Northern Irishman (above), who beat Alvaro Bautista to the opening day top spot in Spain yesterday, banked a hot lap of 1min 49.301secs aboard his Kawasaki Racing Team machine in first practice at Aragon. Spaniard Bautista – who this year returns to the Aruba Ducati fold – topped the second session, although 0.305secs adrift of Rea’s earlier flyer. “I’m satisfied with that, we just kept working in the same way we did at the tests, polishing some items,” said Rea. “Now I think we are quite equipped to know what to do in the race. “My rhythm here is OK, and if I need to push for a lap time I know I can be fast over one lap as well. It will all depend on the track temperature.” MOTOGP MARC BACK IN Eight SHAPE By Zoe Burn MARC Marquez believes his eighth win at the Circuit of the Americas could still come this weekend – but claims that isn’t his goal as he returns from injury. The Repsol Honda rider (below) is the undisputed king of the Texas track with seven wins so far and is back in action after missing the last round due to vision problems following a huge crash in Indonesia. Marquez stormed to the fifth-quickest time in first free practice yesterday and said: “The win is of course possible, but it is not our approach to try to win the race. It’s to try to build the confidence. “ I am coming in from Indonesia where I crashed too many times but I’m here, the vision is here, and we will see over the weekend how it goes.” formula e BOSSES GET A volt OF confidencE Exclusive By Sam Meade Stoffel Vandoorne believes the new qualifying changes in Formula E have been a “positive step” as the drivers go into a double-header in Rome. Bosses of the all-electric series gave qualifying a shake-up in the offseason, doing away with the group format in favour of a head-to-head concept that has seen big names such as Nyck De Vries and Edoardo Mortara battling it out at the front. Belgian racer Vandoorne (above) said: “It has been a positive because we’re seeing more familiar faces consistently at the front. You feel like every qualifying session you have an opportunity to be at the front. “It is still very competitive but throughout the season, we are going to see the top 10 drivers fighting it out at the weekend, just in a different order.” formula one round 3 cycling TRANSGENDER RIDER ROW DM1ST Lew: It’s the hope that kills you Hamilton admits optimism is fading as everything Mercedes try backfires By ANDY DUNN Chief Sports Writer @andydunnmirror LEWIS Hamilton admits any Mercedes optimism ahead of tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix has been crushed. The seven-times world champion was hoping the performance of his car would slightly improve after finishing a distant 10th in Saudi Arabia two weeks’ ago – but he already knows he faces a grim struggle in Melbourne. And after his first couple of spins around the Albert Park circuit, Hamilton sighed: “You get in very optimistic and then you make changes and then it doesn’t seem to want to improve. “It’s just nothing you change on the car makes a difference. That is the frustrating thing. “There is not a lot we can do. You are trying to push, you are trying to catch but even when you pull off a good lap, you look at the times and it is over a second down. “It’s just a tricky car to get working. We’ve got lots of work to do to close the gap.” Hamilton’s frustration is shared by team-mate George Russell, who finished fifth behind the Red Bulls and Ferraris in Jeddah. And the 24-year-old even believes he will have his work cut out to finish as high as that in Melbourne. He said: “We’re not in a position where we want to be, there are quite a few midfield cars ahead of us and we’re obviously a long way off the pace from the front.” A n y t h i n g other than a battle between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in the Ferraris, and the Red Bulls of Sergio Perez and world champion Max Verstappen would be a surprise tomorrow, and the gap between Hamilton and whoever leads the drivers championship after round three will surely increase. But while Hamilton is becoming exasperated with his furious mum hits out as bridges ‘dumped by email’ Emily Bridges’ mum says her daughter has been “dumped by email” after British Cycling suspended its transgender participation policy. Bridges, who came out as transgender in 2020, had been allowed to compete in women’s events by the national governing body after demonstrating her testosterone levels had been reduced to the required limits. She had been due to compete in last weekend’s National Omnium Championships in Derby until the sport’s world governing body, the UCI, blocked her participation because it has not yet deemed her eligible to race in international competitions. Natal female athletes had been considering boycotting the Championships if Bridges had been allowed to compete, and British Cycling’s head of Olympic programmes Sara Symington co-signed a letter to the UCI earlier this week criticising its current policy on transgender inclusion. The letter’s signatories claimed the UCI’s current rules do not guarantee female athletes fair and meaningful competition. British Cycling confirmed yesterday that its policy – only ratified in January – was now suspended pending a review. Bridges’ mum Sandy Sullivan tweeted the British Cycling statement and added: “Dumped by email. We’ve just received this in our inbox. We will be making a statement at some point during the next 24 hours.” The governing body said yesterday: “The review will allow us time for further discussion with all stakeholders, including women and the transgender and non-binary communities, as we strive to provide all within our sport with the clarity and understanding they deserve.” australian grand prix melbourne, tomorrow, 6Am car, he remains in good spirits away from the track. Niels Wittich, one of the two new Formula One race directors, is clamping down on drivers wearing jewellery in their cars. It has been forbidden since 2004 but Hamilton, 37, smiled: “I have got certain piercings that I can’t just take out and that not many people know of – I’m kidding! “Since I’ve been here in F1, it’s been the rule, so there’s nothing new. I’m just going to come up with more jewellery next week.” Hamilton was drivers’ standings 1 Leclerc (Mon) Ferrari....................... 45pts 2 Sainz Jr (Spa) Ferrari............................33 3 Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull ..................25 4 Russell (Gbr) Mercedes ........................22 5 Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes .....................16 6 Ocon (Fra) Alpine ....................................14 7 Perez (Mex) Red Bull ..............................12 8 Magnussen (Den) Haas F1.....................12 9 Bottas (Fin) Alfa Romeo ........................ 8 10 Norris (Gbr) McLaren ............................ 6 a l s o a s k e d about the introduction of Las Vegas to the F1 calendar. There will be a night race that goes down the Vegas strip in November of next year and Hamilton said it will be “an awesome addition”. But he added: “The one I really want to see – the one I really want to hear about next – is South Africa.” told to stay away Rider Emily Bridges
DM1ST mirror.co.uk/sport SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 57 leicester v crystal palace By james nursey @JamesNursey LEICESTER boast one of the best central defensive partnerships in the Premier League, according to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Fit-again duo Wesley Fofana and Jonny Evans were magnificent in the 0-0 Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg at home to PSV Eindhoven. They were in the same starting line-up for just the second time since the FA Cup final win in May having helped City to a draw at Manchester United last weekend. Midfielder Dewsbury-Hall reckons it is impossible to tell Fofana is only just back from a broken leg and ankle ligament damage in pre-season. Evans was as composed as ever in just his second club start this year following a hamstring injury. Ahead of Crystal Palace’s visit tomorrow, Dewsbury-Hall said: “Wesley has been out for over six months, came back and it looks like he hasn’t missed one game. He and Jonny work so well together. “Jonny has that experience and nous playing at the top level. Wesley has that raw youth and enthusiasm. He gets across to cover and they work well together. “I’m so happy to have them back and hopefully now we can just keep building on that. They are topquality players. It is a great partnership and they’re great lads as well. “It is tough to name many better. It is a bonus having them back. It is massive. You learn a lot off Jonny and Wesley gets everyone up for it with his aggression.” Leicester have noticeably tightened up at the back with the return of Fofana and Evans, but are missing talisman striker Jamie Vardy, who has a knee injury. Kelechi Iheanacho (above) and Patson Daka are rotating in his absence. Dewsbury-Hall reckons the team need to modify their style of play in attack as they do not have the option of releasing Vardy in behind opposition defenders. He explained: “We can be a bit more patient. With Vards he has that raw pace and if you are countering, you can slip him in and he is gone. “Now maybe playing with Kelechi you have to be a bit more intricate. He links the play and you have to play your way through. “I’s different, it’s a loss not having Vards but we do have great strikers in Patson and Kels to come in.” fofana and evans above REST Dewsbury-Hall hails fit-again defenders SOLID AS A ROCK Dewsbury-Hall (far left) praised the quality of defenders Evans and Fofana (above) PREMIER LEAGUE tomorrow, ko 2pm PROBABLE TEAMS LEICESTER PALACE Schmeichel Guaita Justin Clyne Fofana Andersen Evans Guehi Castagne Mitchell Albrighton Gallagher Tielemans Kouyate Dewsbury-Hall Schlupp Maddison Ayew Daka Mateta Lookman Zaha vieira vow to win fight for wilf By Russell Harris PATRICK VIEIRA is determined to keep Wilfried Zaha at Crystal Palace and shot down suggestions the Eagles could cash in on the winger this summer. The Ivory Coast international confirmed his outstanding recent form against Arsenal on Monday, capping the 3-0 win with a late penalty. Zaha (left, with Vieira) was linked with a switch to the Gunners and Everton three years ago when he put in a transfer request. Now the wideman is set to enter the final 12 months of his Palace contract and has yet to agree a new deal. And his recent performances has revived talk of a possible move to the Emirates Stadium. But Palace boss Vieira said: “Wilfried is an important player. “He is a really good inspiration for the young players that we have. He knows this club better than anybody else and when he is performing like that, you only want to keep your best players and he is one of them.” Monday’s win moved Palace above tomorrow’s opponents Leicester and up to ninth in the Premier League. Zaha will be involved at King Power Stadium but Michael Olise will miss out with a foot injury and is doubtful for next weekend’s Wembley meeting with Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals. “He is not going to be available for Leicester,” Vieira said of Olise (below). “There is progress and the plan for him is to start working outside next week so there is a chance for the Chelsea game.” Vieira urged his team to not be distracted by Wembley, adding: “It will not have an impact on the starting XI I am going to choose. “We are really excited about this semi-final but we will have time to think about it and prepare well for it after the Leicester game.” results & fixtures Baseball Major League: Chicago Cubs 5 Milwaukee Brewers 4, Kansas City Royals 3 Cleveland Guardians 1, St. Louis Cardinals 9 Pittsburgh Pirates 0, Atlanta Braves 3 Cincinnati Reds 6, Washington Nationals 1 New York Mets 5, Los Angeles Angels 1 Houston Astros 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 4 San Diego Padres 2. Basketball NBa: Charlotte Hornets 128 Orlando Magic 101, Milwaukee Bucks 127 Boston Celtics 121, Toronto Raptors 119 Philadelphia 76ers 114, New Orleans Pelicans 127 Portland Trail Blazers 94, Minnesota Timberwolves 127 San Antonio Spurs 121, Denver Nuggets 122 Memphis Grizzlies 109, Golden State Warriors 128 LA Lakers 112. cricket Second Test Match—South Africa v Bangladesh (Port Elizabeth): South Africa . 278-5 (90.0 overs; D Elgar 70). LV County Championship First Division—Essex v Kent (Chelmsford): Essex 514 (158.5 overs; M J J Critchley 132, N L J Browne 107, A N Cook 100). Kent 122-1 (33.0 overs). Somerset v Hampshire (The Ageas Bowl): Somerset 180 (63.4 overs; J C Hildreth 87). and 15-0 (6.0 overs) Hampshire 428 (119.4 overs; J J Weatherley 168). Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire (Northampton): Gloucestershire 223 (70.4 overs; J R Bracey 117; B W Sanderson 4-66). and 5-1 (3.0 overs) Northamptonshire 288 (77.1 overs; R I Keogh 113, G K Berg 66; R F Higgins 4-68). Surrey v Warwickshire (Edgbaston): Surrey 428-8dec. (136.0 overs; B T Foakes 132no; O J Hannon-Dalby 4-78). Warwickshire 16-2 (12.0 overs). Second Division—Glamorgan v Durham (Sophia Gardens): Glamorgan 234 (72.5 overs; C A Ingram 87, C B Cooke 59). Durham 5-0 (1.0 overs). Worcestershire v Leicestershire (Grace Road): Worcestershire 348 (93.3 overs; B L D’Oliveira 118no). Leicestershire 42-3 (13.2 overs). Middlesex v Derbyshire (Lord’s): Middlesex 401 (125.0 overs; S S Eskinazi 118; A T Thomson 4-103). Derbyshire 177-4 (67.0 overs; Shan Masood 91). Sussex v Nottinghamshire (Hove): Sussex 375 (127.1 overs; T G R Clark 100, A G H Orr 68; L A Patterson-White 5-84). Nottinghamshire 214-5 (64.0 overs). Today’s diary (3pm unless stated) NETBALL Vitality Superleague: Manchester Thunder v Severn Stars, Saracens Mavericks v Celtic Dragons. RUGBY LEAGUE Challenge Cup (3pm)—Quarter- Finals: Catalans Dragons v St Helens (2.30), Huddersfield v Hull (5pm). Betfred League 1 (3pm): London Skolars v North Wales Crusaders. RUGBY UNION Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 1st Leg (5.30): Bordeaux- Begles v La Rochelle (1pm), Exeter v Munster, Sale v Bristol (1pm), Stade Francais v Racing 92, Toulouse v Ulster (3.15). European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool 1 (8pm): Biarritz v Toulon, Newcastle v Zebre. Pool 2 (8pm): Benetton Treviso v Perpignan (3.15), Dragons v Gloucester. United Rugby Championship (1pm): Cardiff Rugby v Scarlets (3.10), Sharks v Lions (3.05), Stormers v Blue Bulls. The Championship Cup (5pm): Ampthill v Coventry (3pm), Doncaster v Cornish Pirates (2.30), Jersey Reds v London Scottish. National League 1 (3pm): Birmingham Moseley v Sale FC, Blackheath v Rams, Caldy v Bishop’s Stortford, Cambridge v Taunton Titans, Chinnor v Rosslyn Park, Darlington Mowden Park v Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians v Leeds Tykes. Guinness Women’s Six Nations (4.45): England v Waless. Tomorrow (3pm unless stated) RUGBY LEAGUE Challenge Cup (2.30)—Quarter- Finals: Wakefield v Wigan. Betfred Championship (3pm): Bradford v Barrow. Betfred League 1 (3pm): Cornwall RLFC v Midlands Hurricanes (1pm), Doncaster v Swinton, Oldham v West Wales, Rochdale v Hunslet. RUGBY UNION Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 1st Leg (1pm): Clermont Auvergne v Leicester (3.15), Montpellier v Harlequins. Guinness Women’s Six Nations (1pm): Ireland v Italy (5pm), Scotland v France.
58 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 LIONESSES HAND OUT A MAULING North Macedonia 0 England 10 Women’s World Cup qualifying Beth Mead bagged four goals as England continued their remarkable scoring run in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia. Sarina Wiegman’s side have now notched 63 goals in Group D, with progression to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand a formality with seven wins from seven. And North Macedonia, ranked 132 in the world, had no answer for England’s firepower as the Lionesses ran riot in Skopje. Arsenal striker Mead (above) put England two up inside 12 minutes and Manchester United’s Ella Toone piled on the misery for the hosts. Ellen White then notched her 50th goal for her country before Georgia Stanway added a fifth. Mead needed just two second-half minutes to claim a hat-trick, her third of this qualifying campaign, before notching her fourth six minutes later. A second for Stanway stretched England’s advantage to eight, then a quickfire brace for Toone brought up her hat-trick and double digits for England. Predictthewin-draw-win resultofthese8games Promotionwilrunduringthe2021/22PremierLeagueseason•18+•Registered&verifiedplayersonly•After2plays,aweekly wageringof£25(minodds1.50|1/2|)wilberequiredinordertoreceiveFreeBets•FreeBettokensmustbeclaimedandexpire after7days•Generalwithdrawalrestrictions&T&Csapply. DM1ST Southampton v Chelsea Choc full of anger Tuchel was so furious after Madrid mauling he couldn’t sleep, so he sat up until the early hours eating chocolate to cheer himself up! BY TONY BANKS THOMAS TUCHEL binged on chocolate as he replayed Chelsea’s Champions League horror movie against Real Madrid. But the Blues boss admitted it did little to sugar-coat the manner of their Stamford Bridge defeat. Tuchel was left fuming by his team’s limp performance against Real on Wednesday night. The 3-1 defeat leaves their European hopes hanging by a thread – and it didn’t help that it came on the back of a 4-1 home thumping by Brentford. Tuchel hauled his Chelsea stars over the coals on Thursday ahead of today’s key game at Southampton and revealed: “To stay angry overnight is unusual. “Sometimes I’m angry during a match or at half-time. After a game I normally decide not to speak too much if I’m not happy. “But the feeling lasted. I watched the match again and got angry at home in the middle of the night, and the next morning I watched it again – and got angry again. “I was not THAT angry – the By Alex Crook Ralph Hasenhuttl has hinted Southampton pair Theo Walcott and Nathan Redmond have no future at the club. Former England star Walcott, 33, rejoined the Saints permanently in the summer but has started just five Premier League games. Redmond, 28, has also struggled to hold down a regular place in the team and, like Walcott (the pair, right), is out of contract at the end of next season. Saints will also listen to offers for Mali midfielder Moussa Djenepo when the transfer window reopens. All three players were left out of the squad for last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, and Hasenhuttl said: dog was safe. But the amount of chocolate I needed to go through the match again was immense. “At some point you have to stop and take a walk into the kitchen and calm down. I got some sleep, but late. “It was not a discussion meeting. I gave my point of view – behind closed doors, where everybody can take criticism. “We don’t point fingers. But we were not at our best level. That’s why we were angry. For me it is best to express it and not hide, be honest with the team. It is necessary that the players can “I try to rotate, I try to give everyone a chance, but I’m also looking to the future. We have a lot of duels in this position. “This is maybe the hardest position for the first XI, because we had six No.10s, and we changed shape and we had only one 10 against Leeds. “That is the reason we left them PROBABLE TEAMS SOUTH’PTON CHELSEA Forster Mendy Livramento Chalobah Bednarek Silva Salisu Rudiger Walker-Peters Azpilicueta Elyounoussi Kante Ward-Prowse Kovacic Romeu Alonso S Armstrong Mount A Armstrong Havertz Adams Werner PREMIER LEAGUE St Mary’s, ko 3pm handle it if the manager is angry.” Tuchel has admitted Chelsea face an immense task in the second leg if they are to turn things around against Real in the Bernabeu next Tuesday. And they go into today’s game only five points ahead of fourthplaced Tottenham in the Premier League. The German said: “I am absolutely confident we will make the top four, but it is never a given.” Tuchel admitted he wants the contract situations of N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, who will both have a year left on their deals this summer, sorted out. He already faces losing Andreas Christensen to Barcelona at the end of this campaign, with his deal running out, while the futures of Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta (left) are uncertain. He added: “Nobody wants that. With important players, it’s a wish as a coach that we solve this in the summer.” saints boss ralph ready to ditch walcott and redmond at home because we didn’t need them on the bench. We have made the decision this season to have a bigger squad with more alternatives and, in some moments when everyone is fit, we have tough decisions to make. “There is no manager who does not pick the best possible team.” Saints host Chelsea today and Hasenhuttl is refusing to blame the European champions’ off-field woes for their recent slump in form. He added: “I don’t think it (the club’s enforced sale) changes a lot – they do their job on the pitch and want to win games. “They are still in three competitions – I have heard of more difficult situations.”
DM1ST mirror.co.uk/sport SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 59 @RobbieSavage8 in association with ROBBIE SAVAGE PHIL FODEN will be the key in tomorrow’s shootout at the Etihad – where I expect Manchester City to keep the title’s destiny in their own hands. As a contest between two of English football’s greatest empires in the Premier League era, there is virtually nothing to choose between City and Liverpool. Since the 2018-19 season, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have been head and shoulders above the rest – and the stats prove it. In their last 144 games, City have taken 338 points with a goal difference of +242, Liverpool have stockpiled 337 points with a +202 goal difference. That’s why it’s so hard to pick one side or the other. Both have become winning machines: Ruthless, consistent, thrilling to watch but still giving youngsters a chance to shine. This is fast turning into the biggest rivalry in English football since Fergie v Wenger at Manchester United and Arsenal for seven or eight years either side of the millennium. If I have to pick a winner this time, I would go with the form book and the side with home advantage – since 2010, Liverpool have won only once in 11 Premier League trips to the Etihad. And although you can find potential matchwinners all over the pitch, repeatedly my mind is dawn to Foden’s outstanding display when City dismantled Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield 14 months ago. Foden made a stunning impact off the bench against Atletico Madrid in midweek, and I think he will start. Liverpool won’t be haunted by that result – they were in the midst of a shocking run of home defeats behind closed doors at the time – but they will be wary of Foden’s twinkling feet and ability to pick a pass. I don’t If anyone’s going to stop this Liverpool side it’s fabulous Phil Foden Alexander- Arnold Fabinho Salah Van Dijk Ederson De Bruyne Foden think City can lose the title this weekend, but if they win to open up a four-point advantage with only seven games to go, I can’t see Liverpool closing the gap. Without Ruben Dias, I do worry about City defensively. Liverpool have bags of pace to exploit the space in behind, and if they were to win, the momentum they would have from 11 consecutive league victories would be almost Laporte Cancelo Bernardo Silva Mane My combined Liverpool-Manchester City line-up (Foden as a false 9) unstoppable. If Mo Salah was to sign a new contract on the runin, that might be worth an extra point or two in itself because of I don’t think City can lose the title here but if they win, I can’t see Liverpool closing the gap the feelgood factor it would generate. And I also wonder whether Guardiola will put Jack Grealish in his starting XI. As a £100million player, these are the games you want to play in. Unlike certain other clubs, one thing you notice about City and Liverpool is you never hear players complaining in public about their lack of game time. No leaks, no briefings, all kept in house. That speaks volumes for the man-management of Guardiola and Klopp, and one reason they have assembled two of the finest squads to grace the Premier League. I sat down earlier this week and tried to pick a combined XI from the players available to feature at the Etihad. I would have had an easier job trying to fit a coach load of day trippers in the back of a Ford Fiesta. Clock is ticking for the Toffees HISTORY doesn’t keep you safe from relegation, and right now Everton’s 68-year run in English football’s top flight counts for nothing. Tradition, pedigree and huge fan bases didn’t save Newcastle or Aston Villa from the drop in recent seasons. And I’m afraid Everton are not immune to the same fate. I like Frank Lampard, I have endless respect for his achievements as a player and, on paper, his squad should be good enough to stay up. They have England’s firstchoice goalkeeper, Brazil’s centre-forward and a host of international experience. But the one thing they don’t have is the know-how to negotiate the tension of a relegation battle. I think Norwich and Watford are gone – and if I had to choose between Burnley or Everton to drop with them, the Toffees look likelier to fall. I know what it’s like to be involved in a relegation battle. You become gripped by tension, anxiety and fear. You’re weighed down by the responsibility of knowing relegation could cost people their jobs at the club. And you forget how to win football matches. With games running out, for the first time I’m beginning to think it might be Everton’s time to go down. THEY say a picture speaks a thousand words. But for everyone at Macclesfield – from owner Rob Smethurst down to manager Danny Whitaker, the players, backroom staff and, of course, the supporters, a single word is enough, with my heartfelt thanks to you all. Champions. (Built on the principles on the whiteboard next to yours truly, below). WHAT’S gone wrong at Chelsea? After two home defeats in five days, shipping seven goals in the process, their aura of defensive structure and discipline has suddenly evaporated. After 12 games, they were top of the table and Thomas Tuchel’s side had conceded only four goals. But they were taken apart by Brentford last weekend and are staring down the barrel in the Champions League. Before the international break, Chelsea looked nailed-on to finish third behind Manchester City and Liverpool. Now, if Arsenal win their game in hand, the Gunners would be only two points behind them. Chelsea’s problems began when wing-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell were injured. They are integral to the way Tuchel’s team is set up, and any side would miss players of their quality. There is now a very real danger the Blues will miss out on all the big prizes.
60 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 SURVIVOR Gazza has come through the highs and lows of a tumultuous life DM1ST everton v manchester utd gazza’s genius... and his demons By MIKE WALTERS final cut of the BBC ONE man and his rod, a chronicle of a 10-year pitiful shell of the period – from the rise of exuberant clown who Gazzamania at the 1990 courted the limelight and World Cup to his violent never escaped it, shuffles tantrum in England towards the camera. manager Glenn Hoddle’s Then the credits roll – hotel room following his and the glorious nostalgia exclusion from the 1998 of those twinkling feet, tournament. garden sprinkler tears and His enduring regret? insatiable daftness gives “Injuries, they killed us,” way to sadness at the he said. “That, or maybe betrayal of a superstar on playing in China – it was the altar of celebrity. really interesting being Paul Gascoigne brought there, but it definitely much of his misfortune wasn’t my highlight. upon himself, from “I really wish I’d necking booze on the managed to play in 7.30am train from another World Cup. Stevenage to Darlington “There are definitely every Monday on the way lots of things I look back to a new week’s training on with sadness, things at Middlesbrough, to the I’ve done that I wish I’d untethered recklessness done better or not done of his tackles in the 1991 – also things that have FA Cup final. happened to me, but you And a new, two-part can’t go back, you have to authorised documentary keep going on.” does not gloss over the But in between the demons of a confessed goals and the gaffes, the wife-beater. binges and the bravado, But there is also sense there are numerous that, for all the reminders of the bottom authenticity of his genius line: Paul Gascoigne was a on the pitch, Gascoigne wonderful footballer, up was deserted by most of there with the Boys of ‘66 the ‘friends’ – famous or among our national otherwise – when the treasures. music stopped. ■Gazza, ■ Wednesday, Now 54, Gazza was April 13, BBC Two 9pm moved to tears by the and BBC iPlayer LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKE DBROKES GET OUR LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES L LADBROKES BEST EVER LADBROKES ACCALADBROKES LADBROKE DBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES L Boost Edit Track Insure LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKE DBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES LADBROKES L taketimetothink.co.uk I’ve no fears for my job but I know you’re never more than two games away from the sack Lampard knows the score... and the solution: Winning matches By david mADDOCK @MaddockMirror FRANK Lampard is under no illusions about the threat of the sack, saying: “I know the rules – that’s the pressure; no problem, you sign up for that.” The Everton manager has been in charge for 12 matches after inheriting a team that was plummeting towards the foot of the table, but already there are dire warnings that relegation could destroy his fledgling managerial career. Yet the former Derby and Chelsea boss is adamant he is used to dealing with a similar sort of pressure throughout his football career… and insisted he lived with the notion that he was “only two games from the sack” during his entire time in charge at Stamford Bridge. “I probably spent 18 months at Chelsea with the same (pressure),” he said of his precarious position at Goodison. “For 18 months you are probably two games from the sack. “Maybe that is a symptom of football and the Premier League. That’s pressure. No problem, you sign up for that. I have no problem with that, or in terms of the speculation. Even if you get to an FA Cup final and make top four you still The drop zone know the rules.” The Blues could end up in the bottom three this weekend, should they lose at home to Manchester United on Saturday, and other results go against them. Yet Lampard (right) argued everyone at the club – and the loyal fan base – knew the mess Everton were in before he arrived, and accept the club’s name alone is no insulation against the threat of the drop. “We are in this position for a P W D L F A Pts Leeds 31 7 9 15 35 68 30 Everton 29 7 4 18 32 52 25 Burnley 29 4 12 13 25 42 24 Watford 30 6 4 20 29 57 22 Norwich 30 4 6 20 18 63 18 reason… when I came in I was very aware of that,” he said. “You look at other teams around us – Roy Hodgson comes in with incredible experience, and they’re in a relegation battle like we are. Dean Smith, huge respect for him, they’re in a relegation battle like we are. Sean Dyche, an amazing manager at Burnley, they’re in a relegation battle like we are. “It should be no different for Everton because of our name and the 70 years we haven’t been relegated for, and the league titles and the European trophies we have. To bring it back to me, I just have to keep working and trust that good work will get good results for us.” And he added that true fans of the club know exactly what the situation is: “I feel the responsibility of managing a club that has an incredible history, and an incredible fan base, but there’s also the realism of where we’re at. “The fans I speak to, I don’t think there’s anyone delusional about the situation. It is what it is. We need to win games. We are a huge club, people want to talk about it. “But in football terms I don’t think people should talk about us any different to the teams we are in the battle with. We have no right to not be fighting a battle against relegation, irrespective of history. “But what I am is proud to manage here, proud to keep the history of the club going in a positive way.” Lampard has skipper Seamus Coleman back from illness, Fabian Delph finally over an injury, and Allan and Michael Keane available after bans, while Yerry Mina will be fit to face Leicester in 11 days’ time. 18+. UK&IRE only. Online, Mobile. ACCA Insurance: Min selection odds 1/10. ACCA Odds 3/1. Pre-match straight line accas only. 1 free bet up to £/€10 per customer/day, valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Odds Boost: Up to £/€50 at boosted odds. Min 1 boost per day. T&Cs Apply. PLEASE BET RESPONSIBLY begambleaware.org – Need Help? Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 802 0133
mirror.co.uk/sport DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 61 PREMIER LEAGUE goodison, ko 12.30pm Rangnick will tell erik who’s hot and who’s not at UniteD toffees’ remaining games Today Manchester Utd (h) Apr 20 Leicester (h) Apr 24 Liverpool (a) May 1 Chelsea (h) May 7 Leicester (a) May 11 Watford (a) May 15 Brentford (h) May 19 C Palace (h) May 22 Arsenal (a) PROBABLE TEAMS EVERTON man utd Pickford De Gea Coleman Dalot Holgate Maguire Keane Lindelof Godfrey Telles Allan Fernandes Delph Pogba Doucoure Fred Richarlison Rashford Gordon Ronaldo Calvert-Lewin Sancho TV TIMES: Live on BT Sport from noon by Gideon Brooks OUTGOING Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has fired a shot across the bows of his squad insisting he will be giving the lowdown on their strengths and weaknesses to his successor as coach. With hopes of a top-four finish fading after a run of just one win in four league outings, United’s underperforming players have been warned by the German to keep their effort levels high until the end of the season. And with Erik ten Hag (below) on course to be confirmed as the next permanent boss, Rangnick left them in no doubt he will be passing on his observations in private. “I have done this, not to any managers but those inside the club,” said Rangnick. “I have told them how I see the current squad and what needs to happen in my opinion. “If the new manager is interested and willing to speak about that and interested in my opinion, if he wants to get my advice then I am more than happy to speak to the new manager about that.” If members of the current squad thought they might coast towards a clean slate under a new boss, Rangnick’s offer to let the new man know about his charges should ensure renewed effort. Rangnick has already made recommendations to the powers that be about recruitment policy and the need for more physicality in their ranks. Having called for a more muscular approach after last Saturday’s underwhelming draw against Leicester City, Rangnick (left) insisted he has seen a response in training this week. And with against an Everton side scrapping for their Premier League lives at Goodison Park today, nothing short of 100 percent will cut it. “We have trained well, the training level was good on Tuesday and Wednesday,” he said. “It was very intense and very aggressive and I very much hope we can show exactly that kind of aggressiveness and competitive way to play against Everton.” Rangnick is missing the injured trio of Raphael Varane, Edinson Cavani and Scott McTominay. And Luke Shaw will be out of action for “two or three weeks” with the full-back due to go under the knife today to have two metal screws removed from the leg he broke in 2015. Rangnick admitted news of Shaw’s operation was a surprise despite him having to be substituted at half-time against Leicester. “It came unexpectedly to me and our medical department,” he said. “He told me in the international break when he was with the England squad that he had some problems there. “At half-time against Leicester the doctor came to see me and said he could not continue. And since then we have been discussing what is best and they decided to have the two bolts removed.” Shaw looks likely to miss four or even five or United’s remaining eight games.
62 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 manchester city v liverpool How the fierce blue & red rivalry has grown By Chris McKenna IT is now the most important rivalry in the Premier League. It may be more in a sporting sense and not as bitter as other big rivalries, although the animosity between the clubs continues to grow. But there is no doubt that Manchester City and Liverpool are now the two dominant forces in the English game. They go head-to-head for the Premier League title again, and Sunday’s showdown could play a pivotal role in where the trophy ends up this season. We take a look back at how the match-up between the two has grown on the pitch… DM1ST Driven to Pep admits that his Liverpool nemesis has pushed him to 2017-18 Liverpool may have finished 25 points behind City in the league but it was the season during which Jurgen Klopp’s side showed they could take on Pep Guardiola’s outfit. The Reds were thumped 5-0 early on with Gabriel Jesus (above) scoring, but a blockbuster January encounter in the league ended with a 4-3 win for the Merseysiders. However, it was in the Champions League that Klopp’s men showed they could take on City as they beat them 3-0 in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield before Mo Salah (above) struck in a 2-1 victory at the Etihad on their way to the final. 2018-19 Having gone all the way to the Champions League final, Liverpool were primed and ready for a title challenge. It was a season of fine margins and 11 inches could have changed it. Their first meeting ended in a draw but in a huge January clash at the Etihad, John Stones (above, left) made a miraculous goalline clearance to deny Sadio Mane. The Blues won that clash 2-1 to narrow the gap to four points at the top. It was the only game the Reds lost in the season but it was huge as City overhauled them after winning 16 of their next 17 games to lift the trophy (above, right) by a point. 2019-20 Liverpool were kings of Europe, City the Premier champs. It looked set for another titanic battle for the title. But this time City couldn’t keep pace with Klopp’s all-conquering Reds who beat them 3-1 in November with Salah (above) scoring again. The Reds won the title (above) by a massive 18 points. Not even a global pandemic could stop them and a City win at the Etihad in January was worthless. 2020-21 Liverpool managed a point at the Etihad just a few weeks after losing Virgil van Dijk to a season-ending injury but City were back at their best. Inspired by Phil Foden (above, left) they thumped the Reds 4-1 at Anfield in February, on their way to finishing 17 points above Klopp’s side to reclaim the trophy (above). new heights and made him want to stay at City forever By david mcdonnell @DiscoMirror PEP GUARDIOLA admitted Jurgen Klopp has pushed him to new heights and made him want to stay at Manchester City forever to continue their rivalry. On the eve of tomorrow’s title showdown with Liverpool, Guardiola reaffirmed his commitment to City and said he would happily sign a new 10-year contract if he could. Guardiola has one more year left, but the rivalry with Klopp and Liverpool has made him hungry for more, with the 51-year-old ready to commit to another deal. “I’m under contract here, I’m so happy here,” said Guardiola. “I’m willing to stay here forever. There cannot be a better place to be, I’d extend the contract for 10 years. “It looks like when you praise your team, you praise yourself, but that’s far away from my intention. My team, they are the best. “But we wouldn’t be as good were it not for Liverpool. After 100 points, then we got 98 and they were just behind us. “When you have someone pushing you, you have to make another step.” Guardiola is honest enough to admit Klopp’s Liverpool have pushed him and City to previously unseen levels, crediting them as the greatest rivals he has ever faced. After winning the title in 2017-18 with 100 points, Liverpool pushed City all the way the following season, amassing 97 points, only to lose out to their rivals by a solitary point. “In the last five years, they’ve been the biggest opponent,” said Guardiola, who endured a fierce rivalry with Jose Manchester City have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League home games against Liverpool (W7 D4), going down 4-1 in Jurgen Klopp’s first visit to the Etihad in 2015. Liverpool are winless in four Prem games against City (D2 L2). KLOPP’S team have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 11 league away fixtures against the Blues, since a 0-0 draw in February 2010. Victory for the Merseysiders will see them finish a day top of the table for the first time since October 1. MANCHESTER CITY coach Pep Guardiola has lost more matches in all competitions against Klopp than Mourinho when they were at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. “Jurgen, as a manager, has been the biggest rival I’ve ever had in my career and I think what both teams propose is good for football. “In Munich I faced Jurgen for one year and we were there all the time. Apart from the year we made 100 points, then they made 99, the rest were tight. “The point is not a jibe to Jose – he’s an exciting manager and I was his rival, but I’ve been here five years and played many times against Liverpool.” Guardiola was asked how Man City v Liverpool: The big match facts against any other rival manager (8). Liverpool have won each of their last 10 league games, keeping eight clean sheets. It’s their fifth run of 10+ consecutive Prem wins. ANFIELD striker Mo Salah has scored in four of his last five league games against City, including each of his last three in a row. ETIHAD star Phil Foden has scored in each of his last three league games against Liverpool. Seven of Diogo Jota’s 23 Premier League goals for Liverpool have been headers (30 percent). However, the Blues have conceded just one headed goal in the Premier League this season. I WON’T BACK DOWN Guardiola has grown into a top coach after going toe-to-toe with Mourinho (left) and Klopp (right) easy tiger...guardiola devastated at match clash From back page Sunday – if it was tomorrow, that would be better. “I’m a little bit upset with the Premier League, because they put the game on when Tiger Woods (right) is back!” Despite there being so much at stake, Guardiola – whose side are a point ahead of Liverpool – said he is not feeling the heat, even if the title could be decided tomorrow. “I’m more relaxed now,” said Guardiola. “I’m not nervous. “We’re playing a top team, we can win or lose, but we just have to give everything for our people, the best that we have. We know if we don’t perform in our excellent way, we won’t have as many chances. “But we must be solid and competitive until the last minute and we’ll see what happens. “I’d say incredible things about my team. My team are the best. I like to admit my players are exceptional.”Asked if he will share a glass of wine with Klopp after tomorrow’s game, Guardiola said: “If we win, I’d love it. I’ll invite him! “He’s said many times that we’re a rich club, so the wine will be perfect, high quality. He’s a good guy and I don’t have any problems with him.” City and Liverpool’s duel compared to other sporting rivalries and said: “I would say Nadal, Federer and Djokovic was two decades and we are five years. But in football, the situations run quicker and to sustain success is more difficult than other sports. “When I’m retired and watching and playing golf, I’ll remember my biggest rivals were Liverpool, for sure. “The credit I give both teams is the consistency through the years, it’s not just winning one title. This is the most difficult thing in sport and that’s why Federer, Nadal and Djokovic and athletes around the world, when they are there every year – chapeau – that makes me the most proud.” Although a draw will keep City a point ahead of Liverpool with seven games left, Guardiola said there was no way he would send his team out to win a point tomorrow. Sarcastically, Guardiola added: “Yeah, we trained today to sit back for 90 minutes, to get a 0-0. “Never have I thought about this, except when there’s five minutes left and we defend to keep the result. Absolutely not. We’ll prepare to be ourselves.”
mirror.co.uk/sport perfection In fours years the Reds have taken 337 points from 144 games, City 338... and Klopp insists this titanic battle has made both rivals better PROBABLE TEAMS man city liverpool Ederson Alisson Walker Alex-Arnold Stones Matip Laporte Van Dijk Cancelo Robertson De Bruyne Henderson Rodri Fabinho Silva Thiago Mahrez Salah Foden Firmino Sterling Mane TV TIMES: Live on Sky Sports tomorrow from 4pm By david mADDOCK @MaddockMirror IS IT the greatest rivalry in the history of football? The head-tohead between Manchester City and Liverpool undoubtedly suggests so. Since the Merseyside club emerged under Jurgen Klopp as genuine title contenders at the start of 2018, just a single point divides these two colossal teams in four seasons of epic combat. The stats are remarkable. In those four years, from the start of the 2018-19 season, Liverpool have played 144 league games, and taken 337 points. City, in the same number of games, have 338 points. It is staggering. It equates to 90 points a season each, over four campaigns. In the history of the Premier League outside these two titans, only Chelsea, three times, and Manchester United, twice, have ever taken more than 90 points. And it is this incredible rivalry, this epic battle, which prompts Jurgen Klopp to suggest the two teams have inspired each other to unprecedented heights. “I’m surprised about the numbers, to be honest. It’s massive,” he said. “They wouldn’t have the points they have if we weren’t there, and the same if the other way around. We obviously pushed each other DM1ST properly, that’s the truth. It’s nice. If somebody would have asked me four years ago – 2018 or whenever – do you think that’s possible and you are that close? “I would have said, ‘Ah, not really’. I know how people see us and them. “Yes, they talk about us as a good team and blah, blah, blah, he has strikers, they are defenders, all these things. Man City is considered the best football team in the world and they got one point more than us – what does that say? Exactly.” Klopp believes City are the best team in the world, and it is clear he believes his Liverpool team are close enough to make the rivalry among the best ever. Perhaps better than United- Arsenal two decades ago, or even Barcelona-Real Madrid. Yet he still wants more from his players. “They are the best football team in the world but they have only one point more than us in this time. So obviously we did something right. I know that,” said Klopp. “I’m happy about that but it would be better if we had 20 points more in that period then we would have one more title or won more silverware. It’s all fine how it is. “That’s the basis we created, let’s go from there.” Klopp is used to the BIG-MATCH PLAYERS Alexander-Arnold and Henderson warm up for the biggest clash on the calendar against City Top of the prem P W D L F A Pts Man City 30 23 4 3 70 18 73 Liverpool 30 22 6 2 77 20 72 Chelsea 29 17 8 4 58 23 59 Tottenham 30 17 3 10 52 37 54 Arsenal 29 17 3 9 44 34 54 rivalry with Pep Guardiola of course. The pair (left) enjoyed an intense match-up in Germany while he was manager of multi-trophy winning Borussia Dortmund, and his opposite number was at mighty Bayern Munich. But he believes there is a big difference to the current situation, which allows the Reds to compete against City, stride for side, despite their massive financial advantage, which is greater than Bayern ever enjoyed. “The main difference between Dortmund/ Bayern and Liverpool/City is that at Dortmund we lost important players every year, Bayern never. If you played an outstanding season at Dortmund, there were a lot of clubs who could be interested and very often it was Bayern themselves. That’s the difference in the situation, clearly. “That’s why we could build here. Equal? I’m not sure. But more equal that we were with Bayern because we could develop and build on what we did before. “We had last year which was not great but even that we could build on because we knew why it happened. I don’t care if we are equal but we are much closer than we were with Dortmund, for sure.” ‘Many things people don’t know about contract’ from back page progress has been made. Asked if he was confident he would sign, Salah replied: “I can’t say yes and I can’t say no. “I’ve said many times before that’s what I want. “But I can’t really go deep in the contract right now because it’s a really sensitive situation. “Honestly, what can I say? There are many things people don’t know about. “But I can’t be selfish now and talk about my situation. We are in the most important PREMIER LEAGUE tomorrow, ko 4.30pm period for the team, so I have to just focus on what is important for the team and me – winning trophies.” Klopp has a battery of forwards at his disposal – including eye-catching Colombian Luis Diaz (left). But Salah SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 63 insisted: “I’m very professional. I know my job very well.” And the Liverpool boss indicated Salah would face City, saying: ”Yes, big-game experience helps, definitely. “It’s one of the important things to consider when you make a line-up.” 1-2-x guide (3 unless stated) TODAY Premier League (1) Arsenal v Brighton............................ (2) Aston Villa v Tottenham (5.30).......... everton v Manchester Utd (12.30)..... (3) Southampton v Chelsea..................... (4) Watford v Leeds................................ Sky Bet Championship (5) Blackburn v Blackpool....................... (6) Bristol City v Peterborough............... (7) Middlesbrough v Hull......................... (8) Millwall v Barnsley............................. (9) Nottingham Forest v Birmingham...... (10) Preston v QPR................................... (11) Reading v Cardiff............................... Sheff Utd v Bournemouth (12.45)...... Swansea v Derby............................... (12) West Brom v Stoke............................ Sky Bet League One (13) AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons................. (14) Bolton v Sheff Wed............................ (15) Burton v Plymouth............................ (16) Cambridge Utd v Morecambe............. (17) Cheltenham v Portsmouth................. (18) Doncaster v Crewe............................ (19) Fleetwood Tn v Accrington Stanley.... (20) Gillingham v Wycombe....................... (21) Lincoln City v Wigan.......................... (22) Oxford Utd v Sunderland.................... (23) Rotherham v Charlton....................... (24) Shrewsbury v Ipswich........................ Sky Bet League Two (25) Carlisle v Exeter................................ (26) Colchester v Stevenage..................... (27) Crawley Tn v Barrow.......................... (28) Forest Green v Hartlepool................. (29) Northampton v Bradford.................... (30) Port Vale v Oldham............................ (31) Rochdale v Walsall............................. (32) Salford City v Harrogate.................... (33) Scunthorpe v Mansfield..................... (34) Sutton v Leyton Orient...................... (35) Swindon v Newport County................ (36) Tranmere v Bristol Rovers................. Scottish Premiership (37) Aberdeen v Ross County.................... (38) Celtic v St Johnstone........................ (39) Dundee Utd v Dundee........................ (40) Hearts v Hibernian............................ (41) Livingston v Motherwell.................... Scottish Championship (42) Ayr v Inverness CT............................. (43) Hamilton v Arbroath.......................... (44) Kilmarnock v Dunfermline................. (45) Raith v Morton.................................. Scottish League One (46) Alloa v Clyde..................................... (47) Dumbarton v Peterhead..................... (48) Falkirk v Cove Rangers...................... (49) Montrose v Airdrieonians.................. Queen’s Park v East Fife.................... Scottish League Two albion v Stranraer............................. annan Athletic v Cowdenbeath.......... edinburgh City v Forfar...................... elgin v Stenhousemuir....................... kelty Hearts v Stirling....................... Vanarama National: Aldershot v Boreham W, Barnet v Solihull Ms, Bromley v Dag & Red, Dover v Maidenhead, Halifax v Woking, King’s Lynn v Yeovil, Stockport v Southend, Torquay v Notts County, Wealdstone v Chesterfield, Weymouth v Grimsby, Wrexham v Eastleigh. Vanarama North: Fylde v Hereford, Telford v Blyth, Alfreton v Darlington, Brackley v York, Bradford P A v Chorley, Curzon Ashton v Boston, Farsley v Kettering, Gateshead v Chester, Gloucester v Guiseley, Kidderminster v Southport, Spennymoor v Leamington. Vanarama South: Chelmsford v Tonbridge, Chippenham v Maidstone, Concord v Bath, Dartford v Hemel Hempstead, Dulwich v Oxford City, Hampton & R v Billericay, Havant & W v Braintree, Hungerford v St Albans, Slough v Eastbourne, Welling v Ebbsfleet. Northern Premier: Ashton v Scarborough, Basford v Matlock, Buxton v Grantham Tn, Gainsborough Trinity v Mickleover, Hyde Utd v Bamber Bridge, Lancaster v Witton, Morpeth v FC United, Nantwich v Atherton, Radcliffe v Whitby Tn, South Shields v Stalybridge Celtic, Warrington v Stafford. Southern Premier South: Beaconsfield v Tiverton, Dorchester v Hendon, Farnborough v Poole, Gosport v Weston- S-Mare, Harrow v Salisbury, Hayes & Y v Yate, Kings Langley v Swindon Super, Merthyr v Chesham, Met Police v Taunton, Truro v Walton, Wimborne v Hartley Wintney. Southern Premier Central: Barwell v Banbury, Bromsgrove v Needham Market, Coalville v Rushden & D, Hednesford v Alvechurch, Lowestoft v Tamworth, Nuneaton v Hitchin, Peterborough Sports v Biggleswade, Redditch Utd v Leiston, Royston v Stratford, St Ives v Stourbridge. Isthmian Premier: Bognor Regis v East Thurrock Utd, Bowers & Pitsea v Worthing, Brightlingsea v Enfield, Carshalton v Margate, Cheshunt v Lewes, Folkestone v Corinthian, Horsham v Haringey, Kingstonian v Bishop’s Stortford, Potters Bar v Merstham, Wingate & F v Leatherhead. TOMORROW Premier League Brentford v West Ham (2).................. Leicester v Crystal Palace (2)........... manchester City v Liverpool (4.30)... norwich v Burnley (2)........................ Sky Bet Championship Fulham v Coventry............................. Scottish Premiership St Mirren v Rangers (12).................... Isthmian Premier: Cray v Hornchurch.
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mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 3 Pathfinder Beginning with the top highlighted letter, follow a continuous path of words associated with the given subject. The trail goes through each letter once, twisting up, down and sideways, but never diagonally. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Best Actress Oscar winners N A L E N A N U L I O B U N T A T I R F R C J N A R E H N E O P E R I S E R O H C R H E L R T E N M M C E R A K T S A R A M L M D N D H L I C L U B D N H E E R A O T E Z O L S A N RT S L YMRMMASANOD E E E T W R E E D T U N S A N H P L J A L N C R H S N O R A I N S E N R E E A O M P S A M L I W E N I F G L L I C N R Y A R A T E I D W Y N T O O I R S Y K R F O O J N E T O W E R W K N E T S K I A P H R H B E A N I C O L E D M A L T A L L Su-doku corner Jigsaw su-doku 2 6 4 6 2 7 2 3 4 1 9 2 4 4 5 8 6 2 1 9 4 3 9 3 Fill in the rows, columns and boxes with the numbers 1 to 9 without the same number appearing twice in any row, column or box. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Killer su-doku 27 11 20 15 5 9 10 11 13 11 8 10 Kakuro 16 4 26 4 3 13 4 10 21 28 3 5 17 28 3 24 22 10 8 11 8 10 16 14 28 17 8 Futoshiki 4 4 3 Fill in the white squares with the numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block of squares must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block must add up to the number in the shaded square above it. No number may be used more than once in any one block. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 16 Word Spiral Starting from 1, fill in the grid clockwise with four-letter words. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next to reveal a hidden word. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Honeycomb 1 Confuse 2 Kin 3 Finally 4 Peak 5 Scorn 6 Stuck 7 Eat 8 Gold leaf 9 Insect 10 Call 1 2 3 11 Dozed 12 Stripped 9 10 14 15 8 11 4 All the solutions read clockwise around their numbers. The solution to clue number 1 starts from the given letter. 16 13 12 7 6 5 10 9 8 Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 11 7 1 Cause the death of 2 Speech defect 3 Mountain top 4 Potter’s oven 5 Require 6 Far down 7 Poke 8 Stupid 9 Discretion 10 Row, rank 11 Corrosion 12 Body powder 13 Stout stick 14 Sound of a car horn 15 Sympathy 16 Sharp pull Keyword clue: Place in France 12 6 1 5 B 2 3 4 8 15 13 11 16 16 6 13 7 15 11 13 7 10 7 15 15 25 5 14 Killer Su-doku is based on the traditional grid and every column, every row and every 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. But the dotted shapes must be filled with numbers that add up to that in the left corner. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Easy su-doku 5 7 4 2 9 3 3 1 5 3 7 2 6 7 4 2 9 7 2 5 3 9 6 8 8 5 6 13 2 5 3 4 2 8 The rules for Su-doku couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is fill the empty squares so that each row, column and 3x3 block contains all the numbers 1 to 9. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 7 9 1 2 Insert the numbers one to five in each row and each column, making sure that no number is repeated. The only symbols to guide you are the “greater than” (>) and “less than” (<) signs. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Su-doku toughie CHECK THE SU-DOKU SOLUTIONS NOW! Call 0903 659 6060 (80p/min) to hear SU-DOKU 5 NUMBER CLUES or FULL SOLUTIONS. Or text EASYCLUE or TOUGHCLUE to 61011 (£1/text) for 5 clues.
4 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST WEEKENDPUZZLES Colossal Crossword General knowledge quiz HISTORY 1 In 1933, who did Hitler appoint as ministe propaganda? 2 Who was president of Romania from 1974 1989? 3 Which brothers made the first powered a controlled flights in 1903? 4 At which battle was General Custer killed Sioux warriors? 5 Whom did Catherine Howard marry in 15 6 Which British motor engineer broke the l speed record nine times between 1924 an 1935? FILM & MUSIC 7 Who directed On the Waterfront and Eas Eden? 8 Who wrote the opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen? 9 Which German film-maker directed Metro and Dr Mabuse the Gambler? 10 Which popular rock singer and pianist wa born Reginald Dwight? 11 The Planets orchestral suite was written which British composer? 12 Which group released Sgt. Pepper’s Lone Hearts Club Band in 1967? SCIENCE 13 Which nonmetallic solid element is represented by the symbol P? 14 Which unit of electromotive force is represented by the symbol V? 15 Chiropody is a paramedical specialty tha deals with which parts of the body? 16 Which word describes the rate of change body’s velocity? 17 In which part of the body would you find iris? 18 Which light metallic element is represent the symbol Li? ACROSS 12 Be successful (4,3,4) 13 Dog (6) 14 Beginning (6) 16 Vehicle (4) 17 Shouted (6,3) 18 Direct (5) 19 Accomplished (4) 20 Waiting (7,2) 22 Picture (5) 23 How strange! (4,5) 27 Information (3-4) 30 Failure (6) 31 Cad (4) 32 Planned (5) 35 Scheme (4) 36 Felt (7) 38 Pulls (4) 39 Odd (7) 42 Vegetable (6) 45 Number (5) 46 Pleasant (7) 47 Merit (4) 48 Market (4) 50 Eggs (7) 52 Rubbish (5) 54 Walk (6) 56 Waiting (7) 57 Move (4) 59 Gather (7) 61 Ban (4) 64 Pain (5) 66 School (4) 67 Oil (6) 69 Tend (7) 72 Fantasy (4,5) 73 Hauls (5) 74 Small yield (3,6) 79 Matures (4) 81 Support (5) 82 Made fairer (9) 83 Parasite (4) 85 Drum (3-3) 86 Pretext (6) 87 Inn (6,5) DOWN 1 Cougar (4) 2 Conclusion (6) 3 Italian (6) 4 Bird (7) 5 Glossy (5) 6 Releasing (7,3) 7 Say (5) 8 Prized (9) 9 Mean (7) 10 Resent (4) 11 Top (8) 15 Gets on (6) 21 Island (5) 24 Shake (7) 25 Vacillate (6) 26 Sprinkle (6) 28 The same (5) 29 Sense (3) 33 Fairness (7) 34 Stops (6) 37 Documents (5) 40 Attacked (5) 41 Boat (7) 43 Put (5) 44 Jerk (6) 46 Snag (5) 49 Income (7) 51 Carrying (6) 53 Apprehension (6) 55 Orgy (5) 58 Anyway (10) 60 Figure (3) 62 Singer (5) 63 Plan (9) 65 Activities (6-2) 68 Hire (6) 70 Suppose (7) 71 Bluntly (7) 75 Diminish (6) 76 Military display (6) 77 Fruit (5) 78 Beer (5) 80 Position (4) 84 Chest (4) WORDS 19 What is a young hare called? 20 In electronics, what does PCB stand for? 21 What was the name for a Roman marketp that was the civic centre of a town? 22 What is the name for a Japanese woman whose profession is to entertain men? 23 What is the removal of salt from brine to produce fresh water called? 24 What name is given to plants that comple their life cycle within one year? UK 25 Which Scottish city is famous for its International Festival which began in 194 26 Which metropolitan county was formed i 1974 from parts of Staffordshire, Warwick and Worcestershire? 27 Which Scottish port has a ferry service to Larne in Northern Ireland? 28 Which inlet of the Irish Sea is at the west end of the border between England and Scotland? 29 What is the official map-making body of t UK called? 30 What is the highest mountain in England Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 5 r of to nd by 40? and d t of polis s by t ly of a the ed by lace te 7? n shire ern he Loop Draw a continuous loop in the grid so that the number in each circle corresponds to the number of adjacent squares containing turns in the loop. Part of the loop has been drawn to get you started. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 4 3 4 3 2 3 2 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 Example solution 3 1 2 4 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 4 1 Sumthing Fit the listed numbers into the grid so that all the sums are correct – reading left to right and top to bottom. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Cells Divide the grid into square or rectangular blocks, each containing one digit only. Every block must contain the number of cells indicated by the digit inside it. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 2 3 4 4 2 3 2 2 4 3 2 3 3 1E 2 4D 3 E DA C O A AS T OA 3 L3 P L O Y P LG ON YA 3 WR G NE A6 WT M E D EL DT S LN T Y TE NT R I O D Double AJigword C E O CO A O S N E T O C A M O L ICN CO SH AM SI TC AS IL S L O Arrange Y these G crossword N A Rfragments W Eto create O Ttwo completed M R Osymmetrical BE J crosswords ET C in TM the Sgrids below. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror D L T S C T RN Y A E C CK R T L A R ISC I NT O KG DY L EIU N TG R I O C O NC O MA ISO C S T OS TR G SE R E D D O R D O O A E O A R D B I L A U O D O A S T A L HT A L I S H I S OR E T A S T P L O M Y E G M N A P X W L O C Y G E R R E T M O TB J ME C T S O B J E C T N S A W A CS KT LY IE N G S MNE L SO D I C T Y E T RE I D T R OD U I O L T OE D N D U T O N T S E H I G E SE O C O B DN IE O M LD A G I A UE O D S C B O I N L M A I U C D T A L H I S S O O R O A T C O A S CT OA A L C ES O T D A S L T A A L O O B J E C T SP X L OC PY L EO G YN R X C A GW N O E R T M O B J E C T S M N S R E RT PE A M R L W T E Y M G T N M A W D U C OE R M A DC E K L LO LD D I TN ICL G CR M N A E T C L K O N D L D I I L N C T R I D O U O S T Y E S TT YR S EI T O Y T E R I TG O R T I O N O BI G I S O B I L AO E C L T O A NS O MR I CE S T E C O N R O M E EU D D E U C D H O A N O O M HI I C S HS I S I I C S S EX C CT S X C E R E D O R A S D T O R O A O T PR L Y OGB NJ A O EWO C BT JS O E B C J T E S C T S M E O M E L O D C L R O M A D K LN I EN S G M C R A C N K L S EI C D C I R C LD A T C U K ND L I U N O DG U O I O N G L A U D E O C O T N O G O S M T B I R I GC S OS E L B R AO G IU OE D B TL I A SU L D R A U D E E R D O O DR O X O RA C S O X T E A DC S RO XT OE R C R O E A R S T L O D I C C E R A M C E K LM I N E NL GO S M N D EI S LC M O E D L I O C N D I C S O T S R E D O O R O A S T E M N S 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 6 8 8 9 × 6 = − + − × = = = = × = Gogen Insert letters to form the listed words, moving between adjacent cells horizontally, vertically or diagonally in any direction. Insert all the remaining letters of the alphabet (except Z) in the grid so all the listed words are spelt out in this way. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 1 2 S H X K C M U E A T Q D F L Y R I V O B P N G J W BLEAK EXACTLY FLOW HEAL JOB LOVING PIQUE RID SHED SUM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY G F X B P H O E V M N S J A W D T I R L Q U C K Y BESTIARY CRAMP DUCK FEAR FOND FOXES GHOST GOSH MAJESTIC QUICKLY SNOG WAVES ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY andget10% OFFyourfirstorder Gainaccessto1000sofsmalretailers selinguniqueandbespokeproducts alinoneplace! SinceCovid-19localindependentshopshave hadtorelyincreasinglyononlinesales. #THINKWHEREYOUSHOPgivesyouthe opportunitytoshoplocalyandconveniently. ? Toget10% offyourfirstorder,scantheQRcodeorvisit thinkwhereyoushop.co.uk/mirror T&C’sapply,seewebsitefordetails
6 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DM1ST WEEKENDPUZZLES Speedbreaker 14 10 22 9 1 4 23 24 Target time: 18:15 mins Clockword The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter M in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the pink outer ring will spell out the name of an actress and TV presenter. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 9 10 8 Test your codecracking skills against us! We took 18 minutes and 15 seconds to complete this puzzle — can you do better? We’ve taken a completed crossword puzzle and replaced each letter in the grid with the same number throughout. The completed grid will include all letters of the alphabet. If you find it hard to get going, call the Extra Letter line where you will also find a little bit of extra help. Remember, none of the answers are proper nouns. Solutions in Tuesday’s Daily Mirror ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A £75 to be won! 11 7 12 M 6 Battleships Find where the fleet of ships shown are hidden in the grid. The numbers to the right of and below the grid indicate how many of the squares in that row are filled in with ships or parts of ships. The ships do not touch each other, even diagonally. Some squares have been filled in to start you off. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror A B C D E F G H I J 1 1 5 20 T Which letter is represented by the number ‘1’ in today’s Speedbreaker? Call 0903 681 3000 (£2/call) or text SPEED and your answer, name and postcode to 61011 (£2/text) Last Saturday’s winner: John Howard, from Manchester 21 22 23 24 25 26 P 1 Noncommissioned officer (hyphenated) 2 National song 3 Cathedral city 4 ‘Previously cited’ 5 Religious retreat 6 Non-PC behaviour 7 Entrance hall 8 Sagacity 9 Shelter 10 Polygonum 11 Light gas 12 Attest 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 0 5 0 2 2 3 1 3 1 x Battleship 2 x Cruiser 3 x Destroyer 4 x Submarine 2 4 3 Solutions Call 0903 659 6060 (80p/min) for 5 extra letters or the full solution, or text SPEEDCLUE to 61011 (£1/ text) for 5 extra letters. Deduct one minute from the target time for each extra letter used. Calls to solutions line cost 80p/min + network access charge and texts cost £1 + 1 standard network rate message. Calls to the Speedbreaker competition line cost £2/call + network access charge and texts cost £2 + 1 standard network rate message. You may receive free promotional messages, to opt out end message with NO INFO. Competition lines close midnight tonight. Min age 18+. SP: MI Telecom Ltd. Helpdesk 0330 880 6060. Full T&C’s at www.mirror.co.uk/rules. 2 1 1 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 4 10 6 13 14 10 26 7 18 24 17 5 6 8 7 12 25 6 14 17 11 14 23 24 3 18 6 18 10 22 8 11 16 24 13 18 15 3 10 21 14 9 9 8 20 1 10 8 8 23 24 7 16 16 18 15 14 22 18 6 3 5 8 5 6 8 13 18 9 14 21 20 8 9 5 18 A P T 2 5 14 3 6 7 12 3 3 25 23 3 2 2 6 3 9 13 10 12 19 16 14 6 24 3 Mirrorgram Solve our ten-letter anagram. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror Fill In P E R M I T C O O T 3 LETTERS BUS COG ORB TAP YET 4 LETTERS ACTS AREA GLUT IBEX NEON OILY PALM RAGE SCAB SCAR 5 LETTERS BASIS BEADY BEIGE EBONY LYRIC MAIZE OCCUR OXLIP SMELL STRUT 6 LETTERS ABJECT ACIDIC ARMOUR ASWOON BOBCAT DAMPEN GRAVEL HEARTH Just a bit of fun Which one of our three definitions is correct? Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror SAPOR 1 Liquid soap 2 Taste 3 Deep coma Looking for today’s solutions? Find the solutions for all today’s puzzles in Monday’s Daily Mirror There are no clues to this word puzzle other than the number of squares in the grid and the length of the words or phrases. Can you place all the words in the grid? Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror IMBUED PODIUM 7 LETTERS ANTENNA ATROPHY BAGGAGE EARFLAP FREIGHT HAIRCUT ILLEGAL LIONESS RAREBIT SKILFUL VETERAN YOGHURT 8 LETTERS APPENDIX DESPOTIC RADIATOR TALISMAN 9 LETTERS ARTICHOKE BACKTRACK DALMATIAN ISOLATION MEGAPHONE PSEUDONYM 10 LETTERS BATTLESHIP SENSUALITY 11 LETTERS PLURALISTIC UNCERTAINTY
mirror.co.uk DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 7 30-sec brain teaser Boost your brain power with our 30-second test. Start with the number on the left and follow the instructions. Beginners should aim to complete the puzzle in 30 seconds. Intermediates should finish their own puzzle and the Beginner’s Challenge. Genius players have 30 seconds to complete their own plus the Intermediate. Good luck! Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror BEGINNER 4 ×7 +37 Reverse INTERMEDIATE 12 ADVANCED 435 The name game Hidden in the grid is the name of a disease. Answer the questions, then rearrange the letters corresponding to your answers to fill in the name. BOX1: Diacetylmorphine hydrochloride is better known as what? Heroin (N) Ecstasy (G) Aspirin (E) BOX2: Which country landed the Venera 7 probe on Venus in 1970? United States (R) China (T) USSR (C) BOX3: The Malabar Coast is located on the shoreline of which country? India (I) Brazil (O) South Africa (Y) the digits 3/4 ×19 +98 50% of this of this −28 ×5 +25 Reverse the digits Increase by Reverse 20% −467 ×8 +51 the digits 40% of this Take the square root +278 7/11 of this +79 Increase by ×4 −391 60% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BOX4: The works of which poet include The Legend of Good Women and The House of Fame? Geoffrey Chaucer (E) John Milton (A) William Wordsworth (N) BOX5: In which country was actor Christoph Waltz born? Germany (O) USA (S) Austria (H) BOX6: In Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson novels, the titular character finds out he is the son of which Greek god? Poseidon (O) Apollo (R) Ares (Y) BOX7: Which superhero has been played on the big screen by Eric Bana? Batman (D) The Incredible Hulk (P) Superman (I) BOX8: Which of the following was a cultural icon of the United States during World War II? Ramona the Riveter (W) Rita the Riveter (M) Rosie the Riveter (K) BOX9: For which of his films did Stanley Tucci receive an Oscar nomination? The Lovely Bones (X) Lucky Number Slevin (D) Swing Vote (C) ANSWER ANSWER ANSWER BOX10: Mark Rylance (pictured) stars as a crane operator who tries his hand at which sport in the 2022 comedy Phantom of the Open? Tennis (H) Snooker (N) Golf (C) Anagram crossword Fill in the grid using anagrams of the listed words. There may be more than one option for each word. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Word wheel You have 10 mins to find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each must use the hub letter and at least 3 others. Letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. There is at least one 9-letter word to be found. Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror How you rate: 15 words, average; 20 words, good; 25 words, very good; 30 or more, excellent. 13 Across 1 IDEAS 4 IGNITED 9 ROOTWORM 10 TIER 11 DESTINY 12 OCEAN 14 NOTARISES 18 LUAUS 19 PARSLEY 22 PIER 23 MANATEES 24 LEAVERS 25 THREE Down 2 OYSTER 3 PRODS 5 WAND 6 TANDOOR 7 ANOINT 8 WRENTIT 13 OPUNTIA 15 CLEANSE 16 PRAISE 17 LEVEES 20 CATER 21 FEAT V B T E A L E G E Wordsearch Can you find all the listed Harry Potter actors and actresses in the grid? Solutions in Monday’s Daily Mirror T H O M P S O N H S S M E N I A A J J N X P G Y I V K D A D C Q I D K O A B S E N N E I F L C W I A M T O B P W Y O N V Z N P Y B S J N J V L E Y O S S S N O Q J P H U Z Q H S S U I E N C K H T A D A G A R N N L F N N O I S M L I T G E I R W F O O M L N C N L J S T T G E I T S V P T A A A Y Q L T R H L L T B Y D R M A M B A A I T C E A V D M T A D S K W P N L D F W C N V E F N L I C H T N A P A Q A V R X M E O E I P F R U T N E B D A O R B Y S R BONHAM CARTER BROADBENT COLTRANE FELTON FIENNES GAMBON GRINT ISAACS NIGHY OLDMAN PATTINSON RADCLIFFE RICKMAN SMITH SPALL STAUNTON THEWLIS THOMPSON WALTERS WATSON YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS QUIZWORD ACROSS: 1 Vanderbilt, 8 Nicosia, 9 Gough, 10 Ulna, 11 Loch, 12 Aar, 14 Smythe, 15 Placid, 18 Tua, 20 Main, 21 Dojo, 23 Ogier, 24 Seattle, 25 A Laodicean. DOWN: 1 Vacancy, 2 Ness, 3 Eragon, 4 Big Chill, 5 Lauda, 6 Inquisition, 7 The Red Rover, 13 Chamorro, 16 Crouton, 17 Kinski, 19 Ariel, 22 Lake. CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Gastronomy, 8 Quieten, 9 Verse, 10 Alto, 11 Doom, 12 Tom, 14 Target, 15 Resign, 18 Rug, 20 Obey, 21 Opal, 23 Spine, 24 Ironing, 25 Restricted. DOWN: 1 Glitter, 2 Sett, 3 Random, 4 November, 5 Merit, 6 Squat thrust, 7 Terminology, 13 Deforest, 16 Implied, 17 Gemini, 19 Grime, 22 Moat. Two-speed COFFEEBREAK ACROSS: 3 Doubles, 7 Spared, 8 Best man, 9 Opus, 11 Flat, 12 Fable, 15 Sees, 16 Year, 17 Pesto, 18 Land, 19 Mule, 21 Decider, 22 Rioted, 23 Roasted. DOWN: 1 Asia, 2 Paroles, 3 Debut, 4 Odes, 5 Betrayal, 6 Singer, 10 Pastries, 11 Fee, 13 Beneath, 14 Lad, 15 Spider, 18 Lurid, 19 Mere, 20 Ludo. NAME GAME MICK JAGGER 1G, 2J, 3I, 4K, 5G, 6A, 7C, 8E, 9M, 10R. ARROW WORD A T A A O I U N W R A P C Y R U S N O O C E A N O P A S T E L W A R M O L A B T E E F L U M M O X R E A R I A I O U D E E C E L E B O S H E L T E R S E I M M A T E R I A L P V I E N N A I R E K E Y B R O G O L D B L U M V I I A I N O O E S A U U S S R S O T O S P E A K K T E R N E G A M E V E G A O D E R U R B O W M E L T S D I V A D I P E A T A G O O T A S T Y E L M S N A Y S E E THURSDAY’S speedBREAKER 1=K, 2=X, 3=M, 4=R, 5=E, 6=Z, 7=C, 8=Y, 9=B, 10=F, 11=S, 12=G, 13=A, 14=D, 15=P, 16=N, 17=O, 18=H, 19=T, 20=J, 21=V, 22=W, 23=I, 24=L, 25=Q, 26=U. WORDSEARCH A Y T T V Y R F I D S G L M E H G R A Z Q J D B A T G L H L A N G U R H O T D W I M E A T R O O A B A P E R T H I U F S U G G B W N L J D H H N A N A D N A E T A U L D E C N R H C N O S N I I G B A E S I R E W A L V D S E L G S B Y W E N E M L E I N D G T A C D R B A N R O H G R Q O E K W N A N B U U W J O I N R N E X E D A S N Y A K C A M M B L L Y E C I I R U X G C N L U X H O B A R T X L X C M E L B O U R N E B V R O C K H A M P T O N L G X Y EASY SU-DOKU 7 9 1 3 5 4 2 8 6 6 7 3 8 4 9 5 1 2 9 2 5 1 6 7 4 3 8 8 6 4 1 9 2 7 5 3 4 2 1 3 7 5 9 8 6 6 3 8 5 4 9 2 1 7 KILLER SU-DOKU 5 3 8 9 4 1 6 7 2 7 4 9 2 6 8 5 1 3 1 2 6 5 7 3 4 9 8 6 1 5 8 3 7 9 2 4 3 7 4 6 2 9 1 8 5 MIRRORGRAM STRENGTHEN 30-SEC BRAIN TEASER Beginner 18; Intermediate 38; Advanced 36. JUST A BIT OF FUN 1 The kneecap 8 9 2 4 1 5 7 3 6 3 2 5 8 6 7 1 4 9 5 9 8 6 1 2 7 3 4 4 7 1 2 8 3 9 5 6 4 8 7 3 9 6 2 5 1 9 6 3 1 5 2 8 4 7 2 5 1 7 8 4 3 6 9 SU-DOKU TOUGHIE FUTOSHIKI 2 1 5 3 4 4 5 3 2 1 5 4 2 1 3 3 2 1 4 5 1 3 4 5 2 BRICKWORK Tie, Site, Tries, Litres, Relit, Tile, Lie WORD LADDER Wolf, Wold, Bold, Bald, Band, Bang, Fang.
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09.04.2022 mirror.co.uk/sport/football THE home OF 24/7 FOOTBALL In association with great nine spurfect Harry Kane is a goal maker and goal scorer, just like Maradona ten Conte: I’ve seen Maradona up close...he gave me the runaround as a player...but Harry’s a hero too, he can be a striker AND provider by PAUL BROWN ANTONIO Conte admits Diego Maradona once gave him the runaround – but claims not even the all-time great could do what Mr Unpredictable Harry Kane can. Spurs legend David Ginola has compared Kane to Maradona because of the way the Tottenham striker drops into a No.10 role to make goals. Conte (below) played turn to page 3
2 DAILY Mirror 09.04.2022 mirror.co.uk/sport/football In association with DM1ST PROBABLE TEAMS aston villa tottenham Martinez Lloris Cash Romero Konsa Dier Mings Davies Digne Emerson McGinn Hojbjerg Luiz Bentancur Ramsey Doherty Coutinho Kulusevski Ings Son Watkins Kane TV TIMES: Live on Sky Sports from 5pm i’m not down Mikel Arteta has lost Tierney and Partey but does not regret losing Aubameyang he’s gunner watching you Steven Gerrard will not take any slacking from his Aston Villa players during the final run-in rebuild it! Arteta promises big spending in summer Arsenal v Brighton Premier League: 3pm by PAUL BROWN MIKEL ARTETA has defended Arsenal’s decision to let five players leave in January without being replaced. But the Gunners boss now expects a busy summer with at least one striker on his shopping list as he bids to rebuild a threadbare squad decimated by injuries. Arsenal are short of bodies ahead of today’s clash with Brighton, with Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey in danger of missing the rest of the season. But Arteta insists it was NOT a mistake to let Pablo Mari, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Calum Chambers, Sead Kolasinac and Pierre- Emerick Aubameyang all leave. He said: “They were players we did not really use. Looking back, I don’t know how much they would have played. You don’t know, I don’t know. “We made a decision on what we believed was the right thing to do for the team, and for individual players that were asking for the opportunity to play football because they didn’t have any minutes in several months.” Arteta hopes big money will now be available in the summer, not just to sign a top-quality striker, but also to pad out a squad that could be playing Champions League football. Asked if it’s likely to be a busy window, the Gunners boss said: “I am expecting so, yes. If you can financially afford it, what I want is 22 outfield players and three PROBABLE TEAMS ARSENAL BRIGHTON Ramsdale Sanchez Soares Lamptey White Dunk Gabriel Veltman Tavares Cucurella Xhaka Bissouma Lokonga Gross Saka Lallana Odegaard Welbeck Smith Rowe Maupay Lacazette Trossard keepers. Champions League or Europa League, both competitions require a much larger squad.” With Aubameyang in top scoring form for Barcelona and Alexandre Lacazette goalless in his last three games, Arsenal lack firepower. But they also have a problem at left-back with Tierney out and Nuno Tavares struggling after being hooked in the 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Arteta admits he had heart-to-heart talks with Tavares, who was also taken off 35 minutes into the FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest. He added: “That was a decision that hurt him. But he understands it was for the benefit of the team. He respects that and now he needs to react.” arsenal go the white way for ben By Chris Hatherall BRIGHTON boss Graham Potter has praised Arsenal for the way they have developed £50million defender Ben White. Albion sold youth team product White (right) to the Gunners last August and Potter is relishing the way the England international has continued to grow since leaving the Amex. “Ben has everything in terms of being a modern-day centre-back,” Potter said. “You have to have a playing style that fits him, which I think Arsenal does. “Credit to them for identifying that and having the courage to pay the fee. “He’s very athletic, fast, durable in terms of playing all the games, and reliable.”
DM1ST In association 09.04.2022 DAILY Mirror with mirror.co.uk/sport/football 3 beachy keen Villa stars should forget putting their feet up as boss Gerrard demands big finish to the season Plplplplplplplplplplpllpl plplplplplplplplplplpl Aston Villa v Tottenham Premier League: 5.30pm By DAVE ARMITAGE Steven Gerrard has demanded his Aston Villa players don’t write-off the end of the season. The Villa boss has told his entire squad that he won’t stand for any of them having the beach in their sights. Gerrard says if he’d have been offered a top-10 finish when he took over he might have taken it. But he’s rammed home the point that anyone who takes their foot off the gas could harm their chances of being part of his summer rebuild. Gerrard prepares his side for the visit of Tottenham on the back of three successive defeats (Ashley Young scores an own-goal in the game with Wolves, right) and he doesn’t like it. “It’s quite common for teams in this area of the league to write it off,” said the former Rangers boss. “That can’t happen. “There’s an end goal to where we want to finish and that’s the challenge. Finishing in the top half of the table would be big in the short-term. It is certainly not the end goal because next season, starting fresh with a full pre-season, we have two domestic cup competitions I want us to have a crack at and we want to aim higher than top 10 here. “But yes, if you’d said to me in the first press conference when I came here that, with eight games to go, you have the opportunity of finishing in the top 10, I would have considered it, because at the time we were 16th, two points above relegation having lost five on the spin. “That is not a nice place to be in. You look around the bottom five or six teams now and it is not a position I would like to be in. We are in an OK position now with the opportunity to finish strongly. “That would be a decent base. I don’t think it would be anything to celebrate but it would be a good platform to keep building from.” Gerrard revealed current captain Tyrone Mings is not a shoo-in to be Villa skipper next season. The England defender (above) has had the armband since Gerrard took over five months ago, but the manager added: “I will decide at the end of the season or the beginning of next. “We are still working that out. I still won’t rule out the option of someone coming in, who I know, who is also capable of being in the conte: harry’s the great nine, ten FROM FRONT PAGE against World Cup winner Maradona, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the perfect 10. And while he knows Kane is not in that class just yet, Conte believes the England captain (right with his manager) has the edge when it comes to doing his two forward roles equally well. “When I was playing for Lecce, my role was to mark, man to man, the no 10,” he said. “I was lucky, or maybe not lucky, to mark Maradona when Napoli played Lecce. “The game ended 3-2. And I scored! My first goal in Serie A, when I was only 19. It was the last season for Diego in Naples. But this game is impressed in my mind because I marked him and scored. I was very happy, despite the defeat. “They are two different players. Maradona was a No.10, not a No.9. Harry, he was born a striker. “But he has the talent and quality to play like a No.10 with another striker in front of him. It’s important to have different options. Otherwise you are predictable. And in modern football your team has to be unpredictable.”
4 watford v leeds Premier League: 3pm By Jason Mellor JESSE Marsch insists he is happy to rub his rivals up the wrong way after snubbing Dean Smith. The Leeds boss revealed he fell foul of the Norwich chief for not shaking hands. And despite his easygoing nature, the ultradriven American admits he finds it hard to buddy-up to his opposite number after spending the week plotting a way to beat them. A win against Watford today will go a long way to securing Leeds’ top-flight safety, and Marsch (top) said: “It’s congenial between managers in this country, maybe too congenial for me. I appreciate the respect, it’s a shared misery between coaches, and it’s strong here. “Former Everton striker Adrian Heath coached in the US. He was always really good after the game for beers and I hesitantly did it and found it rewarding. I respect the brentford v west ham Premier League: Tomorrow, 2pm By Jonathan Valentine WEST Ham boss David Moyes has warned Moussa Dembele football fate will come back and bite him. The Lyon forward channelled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo by winking after he got Aaron Cresswell sent off in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday. After the left-back hauled the Frenchman down when through on goal, Dembele (above) reacted in the same way as Ronaldo did when he got Wayne Rooney a red card in the 2006 World Cup. Moyes said: “This game has got a strange way of coming back to catch you, you just never know. “That’s why when you talk about people being down and reacting in DAILY Mirror 09.04.2022 mirror.co.uk/sport/football marsch can’t be mellow to rivals work others do in this business but it’s hard for me to be friendly with competitors as in my mind I want not to like them.” Marsch, whose ticking-off from Smith came after Leeds’ 2-1 win at Elland Road, added: “I like the motivation of being driven to beat someone because the biggest headache I have in this job is trying to find weaknesses in the opposition and that keeps me on my toes. “It’s been nice to talk to the likes of Brendan Rodgers and Ralph Hasenhuttl after games but I never want the players to feel that personal relationship and Dean Smith was mad at me for not shaking his hand.” A win for second-bottom Watford could narrow the gap on Everton two places above them, but that would mean ending an eightgame losing streak at home. Boss Roy Hodgson (above) said: “Unless we dent that bad record we’re not going to make it.” moyes: fate will catch you, moussa certain ways, that can sometimes come back at different times in different ways. Football has a strange way of coming back to get you. “You can see the action, you can see what happened. Unfortunately it happened and it didn’t help us.” The Hammers visit Brentford tomorrow, where they will come up against in-form Christian Eriksen. His return from a cardiac arrest is a heart-warming tale and Bees boss Thomas Frank is hopeful he can persuade the great Dane to stay at Brentford next season. Frank said: “We’d love to keep him, and it’s up to Christian. We’ll see at the end of the season. I think we have a great chance.” In association with in rod we trust Jay: All our experience can be crucial in fight to beat drop again burn-up time Rodriguez inspired the Clarets to victory on Wednesday (right) and says they will survive norwich v burnley Premier League: Tomorrow, 2pm by Richard Tanner Jay RODRIGUEZ believes Burnley’s hard-nosed experience of beating the drop gives them an advantage over their relegation rivals. The Clarets got to basement club Norwich tomorrow determined to build on their victory over Everton and record back-to-back wins for only the second time this season. Victory at Carrow Road could lift them out of the drop zone if Frank Lampard’s side fail to beat Manchester United today and Rodriguez says they have the belief, mentality and focus to survive. This is the fourth relegation battle Sean Dyche’ (right) and his side have experienced in six seasons since returning to the top flight in 2016. They have fin- ished 16th, 15th and 17th in the previous three – along with a creditable seventh place, when they qualified for the Europa League, and a 10th spot. Rodriguez said: “Experience is important and we’ve got a lot of it in the team. We’ve been here before, we know how to deal with it and I think that will help. Of course it can give us an advantage. “We can stay calm in tough situations and hopefully that will pay off for us in the end. “You’ve got to take the kicks in this league and we’ve taken a few over the years but always bounced back. “We’re a positive group of lads. It was the drop zone P W D L F A Pts Leeds 31 7 9 15 35 68 30 Everton 29 7 4 18 32 52 25 Burnley 29 4 12 13 25 42 24 Watford 30 6 4 20 29 57 22 Norwich 30 4 6 20 18 63 18 GAMES TO PLAY Burnley games: Norwich games: Tomorrow: Norwich (a) Tomorrow: Burnley (h) Apr 17: West Ham (a) Apr 16: Man Utd (a) Apr 21: Saints (h) Apr 23: Newcastle (h) Apr 24: Wolves (h) Apr 30: A Villa (a) Apr 30: Watford (a) May 7: West Ham (h) May 7: A Villa (h) May 11: Leicester (a) May 15: Spurs (a) May 15: Wolves (a) May 19: A Villa (a) May 22: Spurs (h) May 22: Newcastle (h) PROBABLE TEAMS norwich Burnley obviously a great feeling to get that win against Everton. “But the next day our focus was on recovering ready for our next game, it’s a pretty quick turnover. We’ve got a big game against Norwich, a tough game, and our focus was straight on that. “There’s more to come from every one of us, we need everyone to be at it and I think we’ll Krul Pope Aarons Lowton Hanley Collins Gibson Tarkowski Williams Taylor Lees-Melou Lennon Gilmour Westwood Normann Brownhill McLean Cornet Pukki Rodriguez Rashica Weghorst TV TIMES: Live on Sky Sports from 1pm definitely see that.” Born in Burnley, Rodriguez knows only too well what staying in the Premier League means for the club and the town but he says all the players realise the importance of survival. “This club has worked hard to be where they deserve SMITH: We Have to do better... AND FAST By Jon West DEAN SMITH has declared a need for speed if Norwich are to beat the drop. A clean sheet at Brighton last week ended a six-game losing streak. But the rock-bottom Canaries soaked up 31 shots without one on target and manager Smith (right) knows this must change. He said: “We are running out of games – we are getting into the last chance saloon now. “We want to get back to being a hard-to-beat team, we have lost our way a little bit in that. “We need to play quicker. Our tempo has been too slow. We have made too many mistakes and given the ball away cheaply.” But Smith is also keen for his players to show quick thinking as well as quick feet. He said: “We are putting them in situations where they have to make good decisions. The more repetitive that is then the more likely they can do it on matchday.” DM1ST to be – in the Premier League,” he said. “Staying up is massive for everyone in the group of lads we’ve got. “We know how important it is, and it’s down to us. We’re all pulling in the right direction. We’ve got to keep focused. Until it is mathematically impossible to get out of it there is always a chance and as a group we will keep believing.” Striker Rodriguez has scored only two Premier League goals this season but both have been important - the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United and a leveller in midweek as Burnley went on to end a run of four consecutive blanks by hitting three in the win over the Toffees. “Sometimes football is weird,” he added. “Sometimes you need a spark to unlock the goals or keep clean sheets and hopefully the Everton game can do that for us in terms of goals.”
DM1ST In association with 09.04.2022 DAILY Mirror mirror.co.uk/sport/football 5 middlesbrough v hull city Championship: 3pm Chris Wilder says Middlesbrough face a “key” battle if they want to get promoted via the play-offs. Boro take on Hull after suffering a rare home defeat to Fulham in midweek. Boss Wilder insists his side are in decent form but said: “Saturday is going to be key. We must react to disappointment. The comforting thing is that we are in good nick. “The shape of the team, if it was going to be exposed, it would have been exposed by a team like Fulham – and it wasn’t.” welcome Refugees have trained at the Wigan academy each week Pics: Shutterstock Afghan refugees find hope, sanctuary... and a winning team in the Wigan football family THEY were given an hour to pack a bag and scramble to the airport before the Taliban shut the last escape route out of Kabul. Many of them had worked for the British military as translators, and had no idea where they were going when they joined the airlift. In the chaos to escape Afghanistan’s return to the dark ages, some were separated from their families as thousands picketed the runway, desperate for a place on the last flights out of purgatory. Their destination turned out to be Wigan Pier. As a cultural shift, it is hard to imagine a wider gulf than the diverse charms of the DW Stadium and the Khyber Pass. But every week, around 80 Afghan refugees look forward to a glimpse of paradise – a training session at League One leaders Wigan Athletic’s academy – after fleeing the Taliban’s austere no-fun regime. In the EFL’s first designated Action Week, a showcase for all 72 clubs’ community projects, few initiatives tug at the heartstrings more than the Latics’ Wednesday afternoon treat for exiled allies who may never be able to return home. Goalkeeper Ben Amos, closing in on the first promotion of a career spanning 284 wally meets mike walters inside football.. & outside the box games and 12 clubs, could scarcely believe the uplifting effect of football on the town’s fugitive guests as he helped out at this week’s session (below). “I know it’s a cliche, but no matter what is going on in the world, there’s nothing like football to bring people together,” he said. “Not all of them speak great English yet – they have only been in the country a few months – but you can’t put a price on the smiles. Happiness is an international language, isn’t it? “What they have been through is shocking, so to see them take so much enjoyment from kicking ‘Many come to our games, I’m glad they’ve watched a team doing well’ a ball around is very gratifying. It’s not easy for them to come 5,000 miles to a different country and settle straight away, when they have to set up bank accounts and most of them arrived without a penny to their names. “I’m told the council have been putting them up in hotels, and when they were asked if there was an activity they would like to help them integrate into the local community, the No.1 choice was football. “Many of them have been to some of our games as well. I’m just glad they have been watching a team that’s doing wigan keeper ben amos well.” Amos, who turns 32 this weekend, began his career at Manchester United, making seven first-team appearances after Sir Alex Ferguson handed him his debut as an 18-year-old. But the pathway to a regular place in the starting XI was blocked by the likes of Edwin van der Sar, Ben Foster and David de Gea, and he said: “I look back with fond memories of my time at United, but I don’t live in the past. I’ve found out there is a big world beyond Old Trafford. “This season we have a chance to achieve something special at Wigan. Football can be a tough and ruthless business, and we’ve done nothing yet, so let’s give it one big, final push and not get ahead of ourselves. “We’ve got seven games left, starting at Lincoln and promotion is in our hands. “After everything the club h a s b e e n through in recent times, a lot of the fans are just grateful Wigan Athletic still exists. That helps keep success and disappointment in perspective.” swansea v derby Championship: 3pm roo: we’ll fighT right to the end By James Nursey to be realistic. It is a small WAYNE ROONEY is still chance. We have to believe planning an incredible in that small chance and escape act at Derby – but the lads have trained well. insists he is “not stupid” “All we can do is make about the size of the task. sure we are ready to The Rams travel in hope pounce if Reading or to in-form Swansea and Barnsley slip up. boss Rooney (above) said: “My expectations are to “We are nine points adrift try to win games whether it with six games to go. is a friendly game or a “I am not stupid. We have League game.” bristol city v peterborough Championship: 3pm POSH boss Grant McCann says Jonson Clarke-Harris is giving defences sleepless nights. Despite a miserable campaign, the striker has 10 goals even though he has been hit by injury. McCann, whose basement boys could be relegated as soon as next weekend. said: “It is a good return for Jonno given he has not been where he wants to be on fitness levels. “He did not have a great start but he’s looking strong now and a handful for every centrehalf in this division.” sheffield utd v bournemouth Championship: 12.45pm reds’ mentality rubs off on nat Nat Phillips is adopting a centre-back Phillips (above) “Liverpool” mindset in his said: “We are trying to view bid to lead Bournemouth it one game at a time. into the Premier League. “That was the way it was Cherries loanee Phillips, last season at Liverpool 25, played a key role last when we were trying to season in the Reds’ late shoot that goal of surge for a Champions Champions League football. League spot after their “It is the same for me defence was hit by injuries. and for our team now. We Bournemouth travel to go into every game Sheffield United today and thinking we can win.” reading v cardiff Championship: 3pm PAUL INCE believes he will be able to sleep a bit easier should Reading beat Cardiff today. The threat of relegation is easing by the game. The Royals are unbeaten in four and interim boss Ince said: “We are at home where we look quite strong. The lads are building the bricks of confidence but also momentum. “I have always felt confident in these lads, I have seen them improve each week – not just on the pitch but in training. “You want momentum and we have that.”
6 team NEWS Sheffield UTD v Bournemouth (12.45pm) The Blades are unlikely to rush back striker Billy Sharp (hamstring). Recent arrival Filip Uremovic and Oli McBurnie are expected to be fit but Chris Basham is still out. Cherries striker Dominic Solanke could be a doubt after limping through the closing stages of the defeat at West Brom. Bristol City v Peterborough Robins’ Antoine Semenyo (knee) and Joe Williams (hamstring) are in contention. Defender Tomas Kalas (groin) is still missing. Posh could choose from an unchanged squad. Dan Butler and Nathan Thompson, plus keeper Steven Benda (below) are still sidelined. Nottingham Forest v Birmingham Boss Steve Cooper will be reluctant to make changes after Forest stormed into the play-off places with a win over Coventry. Blues will be without Tahith Chong (groin), Troy Deeney (calf) is training again while George Friend is nearing a return to full training. Reading v Cardiff City Royals midfielder Tom Ince returns to the squad after being ineligible to play against parent club Stoke on Tuesday evening. Boss Steve Morison could make changes after Cardiff’s 4-0 home defeat by Swansea. Morison kept faith with the side who had started the previous game. West Brom v Stoke City Albion hope to have forward Karlan Grant in contention. Andy Carroll could retain his place after scoring on his return. Stoke midfielder Jordan Thompson will miss the rest of the season after suffering ankle ligament damage. DAILY Mirror 09.04.2022 mirror.co.uk/sport/football Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool Tayo Edun (ankle) and Deyovaisio Zeefuik (hamstring) could return to the Rovers squad. Blackpool goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw will miss out after he suffered a blow to the head in the defeat at Preston. Chris Maxwell is likely to resume in his absence. Middlesbrough v Hull City Boro expect to welcome back wing-back Isaiah Jones, after he missed the Fulham defeat through illness. Hull are without Randell Williams (knee) again and striker Tom Eaves misses out through suspension after being sent off in the home defeat to Huddersfield. Millwall v Barnsley Midfielders Maikel Kieftenbeld and Oliver Burke could start for Millwall after impressing as subs in the home defeat to Swansea. Barnsley have been dealt a blow with the loss of defender Michal Helik, possibly for the rest of the season. Liam Kitching will deputise. Preston North End v QPR Preston defender Liam Lindsay (ban) is missing while Ched Evans will be checked on after a foot injury. Tom Barkhuizen is edging his way back to fitness. Hoops manager Mark Warburton made five changes in midweek, with Charlie Austin among those pushing for a recall. Swansea City v Derby County Swansea’s Flynn Downes will be assessed, while Olivier Ntcham, Korey Smith and Jamie Paterson are all other options. Derby midfielder Max Bird (ban) is missing and there are no fresh injury problems. Colin Kazim- Richards (ankle) continues his recovery. Fulham v Coventry (tom, 3pm) Fulham will hope to have Neco Williams and Tom Cairney available. Centre-half Kyle McFadzean (calf) is close to a return to full fitness for the Sky Blues, but Matty Godden (calf) is a major doubt after missing the midweek defeat at Nottingham Forest. to win Arsenal 8/13 Brighton 9/2 Draw 14/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 9/1 Draw 1-1 13/2 Arsenal 1-0 5/1 Arsenal 2-0 6/1 Arsenal 2-1 15/2 Arsenal 3-0 10/1 Brighton 1-0 12/1 Brighton 2-0 28/1 Brighton 2-1 18/1 Watford v Leeds to win Watford 17/10 Leeds 31/20 Draw 12/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 11/1 Draw 1-1 6/1 Watford 1-0 11/1 Watford 2-0 16/1 Watford 2-1 10/1 Leeds 1-0 10/1 Leeds 2-0 14/1 Leeds 2-1 10/1 Leeds 3-0 28/1 1st scorer A Lacazette 4/1 E Nketiah 9/2 G Martinelli 5/1 M Biereth 11/2 N Pepe 11/2 E Smith Rowe 6/1 B Saka 13/2 M Odegaard 7/1 N Maupay 7/1 O Hutchinson 9/1 D Welbeck 9/1 E Ferguson 10/1 Thepools.com Today 3pm OUR BET Ismaila Sarr to score first (15/2, Bet365) 1st scorer E Dennis 13/2 J King 13/2 M Rodrigo 13/2 J Gelhardt 7/1 J Hernandez 7/1 I Sarr 15/2 Raphinha 15/2 S Kalu 15/2 Joao Pedro 15/2 S Greenwood 8/1 D James 17/2 J Kucka 9/1 Bet365 In association with the betting boys Edited By KEVIN PRICE Everton Today, 12.30pm v Man Utd BT Sport Everton 7/2 C Ronaldo 14/5 FACT United have won 37 Prem games Man Utd 4/5 B Fernandes 9/2 against Everton - only against Spurs (38) Draw 13/5 M Rashford 5/1 have they beaten a side more scoreline D Calvert-Lewin 6/1 Draw 0-0 11/1 S Rondon 7/1 Draw 1-1 11/2 A Elanga 7/1 Everton 1-0 12/1 L Dobbin 15/2 OUR BET HT: Draw, F/T: Man United Everton 2-0 25/1 J Lingard 8/1 (4/1, Skybet) Everton 2-1 14/1 P Pogba 8/1 to win Man Utd 1-0 1st scorer 7/1 D Gray 17/2 Man Utd 2-0 8/1 Richarlison 9/1 Man Utd 2-1 17/2 J Sancho 9/1 Chocs away for tuchel Man Utd 3-0 14/1 William Hill Arsenal Today v Brighton 3pm FACT Arsenal have not lost at home in their last 14 games to any side below them in the table OUR BET Arsenal to win 2-0 (13/2, Betfred) S’thampton v chelsea to win Southampton 29/10 Chelsea 10/11 Draw 13/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 10/1 Draw 1-1 6/1 S’thampton 1-0 11/1 S’thampton 2-0 22/1 S’thampton 2-1 14/1 Chelsea 1-0 13/2 Chelsea 2-0 8/1 Chelsea 2-1 8/1 Chelsea 3-0 14/1 Today 3pm FACT Only Manchester City have won more away games than Chelsea (16 in 24 games) since Thomas Tuchel’s arrival OUR BET Chelsea to win 2-1 (17/2, Bet365) 1st scorer K Havertz 4/1 R Lukaku 9/2 M Mount 11/2 C Pulisic 6/1 C Adams 13/2 H Ziyech 13/2 T Werner 15/2 H Vale 8/1 S Long 17/2 J Ward-Prowse 17/2 A Armstrong 9/1 M Elyounoussi 10/1 William Hill FACT Watford have won their last two home league games against Leeds You’ve got to have a sneaking admiration for Thomas Tuchel. Even with Chelsea at a low ebb, he still jokes about eating too much chocolate after watching a video nasty of their Real Madrid defeat. The German doesn’t get carried away with victories but nor does he sugar-coat defeats. Considering what the west London club has gone through in recent weeks, it’s not a surprise they’ve suffered a dip. We reckon the bookies have overreacted to their two recent defeats. We’re sweet on the chances of Chelsea at Southampton ..and H/T Chelsea, F/T Chelsea 11/5 (Bet365) looks tasty to us. Aston Villa Today, 5.30pm v Tottenham Sky Sports FACT Villa have won just two of their last 20 Premier League games against Spurs OUR BET Spurs to win and both teams to score (10/3, Bet365) to win Aston Villa 21/10 Tottenham 5/4 Draw 12/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 11/1 Draw 1-1 11/2 Aston Villa 1-0 10/1 Aston Villa 2-0 18/1 Aston Villa 2-1 12/1 Tottenham 1-0 15/2 Tottenham 2-0 10/1 Tottenham 2-1 17/2 Tottenham 3-0 20/1 1st scorer Heung-min Son 7/2 H Kane 7/2 D Scarlett 11/2 P Coutinho 6/1 O Watkins 13/2 S Bergwijn 7/1 D Kulusevski 15/2 D Ings 8/1 J Ramsey 9/1 L Bailey 9/1 B Traore 10/1 L Moura 10/1 William Hill Brentford v West Ham to win Brentford 7/4 West Ham 13/8 Draw 21/10 scoreline Draw 0-0 15/2 Draw 1-1 5/1 Brentford 1-0 15/2 Brentford 2-0 11/1 Brentford 2-1 9/1 West Ham 1-0 15/2 West Ham 2-0 11/1 West Ham 2-1 17/2 West Ham 3-0 20/1 ACCA Sunday 2pm FACT West Ham have lost six of their last 10 away league games OUR BET Ivan Toney to score first (15/4, Betway) DM1ST winner, winner The Betting Boys Acca and 4 Aways obliged last weekend Spurs, Plymouth, Sheff Wed, Salford 18/1 (William Hill) 6 HOMES Brentford, Millwall, N Forest, Crawley, Port Vale, Salford, 39/1 (Bet365) 4 AWAYS Tottenham, Plymouth, Sheff W, Exeter 20/1 (William Hill) 3 DRAWS 1st scorer I Toney 4/1 M Antonio 5/1 C Eriksen 11/2 A Yarmolenko 11/2 Y Wissa 6/1 J Bowen 7/1 N Vlasic 8/1 S Perkins 9/1 V Janelt 10/1 S Canos 10/1 S Benrahma 10/1 T Soucek 10/1 Paddy Power ACCA Blackburn v Blackpool Tottenham, Exeter, P Vale, L Orient 27/1 (Bet365) BEST bets Leicester v C Palace OUR BET 1-1 correct score (6/1, Bet365) to win Leicester 13/10 Crystal Palace 2/1 Draw 12/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 11/1 Draw 1-1 11/2 Leicester 1-0 8/1 Leicester 2-0 11/1 Leicester 2-1 9/1 Leicester 3-0 22/1 C Palace 1-0 9/1 C Palace 2-0 16/1 C Palace 2-1 10/1 4 AWAYS N Forest, Exeter, P Vale, L Orient 40/1 (William Hill) Cheltenham v Pompey Rochdale v Walsall 34/1 (William Hill) LIFECHANGER BET Cambridge v Morecambe Lincoln v Wigan Oxford v Sunderland Northampton v Bradford Matches to finish 2-2 £1 Lucky 15 (stake £15) pays max £72,500 (Bet365) Sunday 2pm FACT Leicester are unbeaten in their last five League games against Palace 1st scorer J Vardy 7/2 K Iheanacho 9/2 P Daka 9/2 W Zaha 5/1 J Maddison 11/2 O Edouard 11/2 Y Tielemans 6/1 A Lookman 6/1 C Benteke 6/1 C Gallagher 6/1 J-P Mateta 6/1 A Perez 7/1 William Hill
Norwich v Burnley to win Norwich 15/8 Burnley 31/20 Draw 2/1 scoreline Draw 0-0 7/1 Draw 1-1 5/1 Norwich 1-0 13/2 Norwich 2-0 12/1 Norwich 2-1 10/1 Norwich 3-0 33/1 Burnley 1-0 13/2 Burnley 2-0 11/1 Burnley 2-1 9/1 TABLES Premier League P W D L F A Pts Man City 30 23 4 3 70 18 73 Liverpool 30 22 6 2 77 20 72 Chelsea 29 17 8 4 58 23 59 Tottenham 30 17 3 10 52 37 54 Arsenal 29 17 3 9 44 34 54 West Ham 31 15 6 10 51 40 51 Man Utd 30 14 9 7 49 41 51 *Wolves 31 15 4 12 33 27 49 Crystal Palace 30 8 13 9 42 38 37 Leicester 28 10 7 11 43 47 37 Aston Villa 30 11 3 16 42 42 36 Southampton 30 8 12 10 37 46 36 Brighton 30 7 13 10 26 36 34 Brentford 31 9 6 16 37 48 33 *Newcastle 30 7 10 13 33 54 31 Leeds 31 7 9 15 35 68 30 Everton 29 7 4 18 32 52 25 Burnley 29 4 12 13 25 42 24 Watford 30 6 4 20 29 57 22 Norwich 30 4 6 20 18 63 18 DM1ST Sunday, 2pm Sky Sports FACT Burnley have kept a clean sheet in all three of their Premier League games against Norwich OUR BET Under 1.5 goals (2/1, Bet365) Man City v Liverpool to win Man City 21/20 Liverpool 12/5 Draw 13/5 scoreline Draw 0-0 14/1 Draw 1-1 6/1 Man City 1-0 8/1 Man City 2-0 10/1 Man City 2-1 7/1 Man City 3-0 18/1 Man City 3-1 12/1 Man City 3-2 18/1 Man City 4-0 40/1 Liverpool 1-0 11/1 Liverpool 2-0 18/1 Liverpool 2-1 10/1 Liverpool 3-0 40/1 Liverpool 3-1 25/1 Liverpool 3-2 25/1 1st scorer T Pukki 16/5 M Cornet 7/2 W Weghorst 9/2 A Barnes 11/2 J Rodriguez 11/2 M Vydra 11/2 J Sargent 7/1 L Richardson 7/1 A Kamara 8/1 M Rashica 8/1 C Tzolis 9/1 T Springett 9/1 Ladbrokes Sunday, 4.30pm Sky Sports FACT Pep Guardiola has lost more matches against Jurgen Klopp (8) than any other manager in his career OUR BET Liverpool to win 1-0 (14/1, Bet365) 1st scorer R Mahrez 9/2 K De Bruyne 5/1 M Salah 5/1 R Sterling 5/1 L Delap 6/1 D Jota 6/1 I Gundogan 15/2 P Foden 15/2 S Mane 8/1 C Palmer 9/1 G Jesus 9/1 J McAtee 9/1 D Origi 9/1 R Firmino 9/1 J Grealish 10/1 Kayky 10/1 S Edozie 10/1 L Diaz 10/1 T Minamino 10/1 Price Boosts M Salah 2+ shots on target 9/4 T Alexander-Arnold 1+ Assists 4/1 K De Bruyne to score from outside area 7/1 K De Bruyne and M Salah both to score 10/1 Half Time/ Full time Man C/Man C 9/4 Man C/Draw 12/1 Man C/Liverpool 28/1 Draw/Man C 9/2 Draw/Draw 5/1 Draw/Liverpool 7/1 Liverpool/Man C 20/1 Liverpool/Draw 12/1 Liverpool/Liverpool 5/1 Under/Over goals Under 0.5 12/1 Under 1.5 10/3 Under 2.5 11/10 Under 3.5 4/9 Over 0.5 1/66 Over 1.5 1/5 Over 2.5 4/6 Over 3.5 13/8 Sky Bet Sky Bet Championship P W D L F A Pts Fulham 39 25 8 6 93 32 83 Bournemouth 38 21 9 8 62 35 72 Huddersfield 40 18 12 10 52 43 66 Luton 40 18 11 11 59 45 65 Nottm Forest 38 18 10 10 59 36 64 Sheff Utd 40 18 10 12 53 41 64 Middlesbrough 39 18 8 13 52 41 62 Blackburn 40 17 11 12 51 41 62 QPR 40 17 8 15 54 51 59 Millwall 40 15 13 12 41 39 58 West Brom 40 15 12 13 44 37 57 Coventry 40 15 11 14 51 50 56 Preston N E 40 13 15 12 41 45 54 Swansea 39 15 9 15 46 52 54 Stoke 40 14 10 16 50 46 52 Blackpool 39 14 10 15 43 46 52 Cardiff 39 13 7 19 45 60 46 Birmingham 40 11 12 17 43 58 45 Bristol City 40 12 8 20 51 72 44 Hull 40 11 8 21 33 45 41 Reading 40 12 7 21 47 75 37 Barnsley 39 6 11 22 29 55 29 Derby 40 12 13 15 39 45 28 Peterborough 40 6 9 25 33 81 27 In association with FIXED ODDS B=Bet365, BV = Bet Victor, C=Coral, H=Hills, L=Ladbrokes, PP=Paddy Power, SB=Sky Bet, TP=The Pools TV Details: Sky = Sky Sports, SR = Sky Sports Red Button, BT = BT Sports. 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10-11 10-11 19-20 10-11 19-20 10-11 10-11 19-20 4 17-10 31-20 33-20 13-8 13-8 13-8 13-8 13-8 LLLLLL Watford 5-2 Leeds WDLLLW 31-20 8-5 8-5 6-4 31-20 6-4 8-5 8-5 B BV C H L PP SB TP Home CHAMPIONSHIP Away B BV C H L PP SB TP 5 7-10 7-10 4-5 3-4 3-4 7-10 8-11 3-4 WLWdLW Blackburn 11-4 Blackpool DDDLWL 4-1 18-5 18-5 19-5 7-2 4-1 19-5 15-4 6 4-5 8-11 4-5 3-4 4-5 8-11 4-5 5-6 WWWLLD Bristol C 14-5 Peterborough LLLLDW 10-3 3-1 13-4 10-3 16-5 16-5 16-5 3-1 Sun 1-2 9-20 1-2 1-2 1-2 4-9 1-2 1-2 WDWLWW Fulham 10-3 Coventry (SR) WLWLDL 11-2 5-1 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 11-2 Mon 13-10 5-4 11-8 7-5 27-20 13-10 11-8 11-8 DWdWWL Huddersfield 11-5 Luton (SKY) LWLWWD 23-10 2-1 21-10 2-1 21-10 11-5 21-10 21-10 7 8-15 8-15 2-5 11-20 2-5 1-2 1-2 8-15 WWWWWL Middlesbro 16-5 Hull LdDWdW 11-2 9-2 5-1 24-5 5-1 5-1 11-2 5-1 8 7-10 7-10 3-4 8-11 8-11 4-6 8-11 4-5 WWWdWL Millwall 5-2 Barnsley LLLWLL 17-4 15-4 15-4 4-1 15-4 9-2 4-1 15-4 9 8-13 4-7 1-2 13-20 1-2 4-7 8-13 4-6 WDWWWW Nottm Forest 14-5 Birmingham DLDLWd 5-1 9-2 19-4 9-2 9-2 9-2 19-4 17-4 10 13-10 23-20 23-20 6-5 23-20 6-5 5-4 5-4 DdLdWW Preston 23-10 QPR LLLWLL 11-5 85-40 23-10 9-4 23-10 9-4 11-5 21-10 11 7-5 5-4 29-20 7-5 29-20 11-8 6-4 11-8 LLWLWW Reading 11-5 Cardiff DLWLLW 21-10 2-1 15-8 2-1 9-5 2-1 15-8 2-1 - 11-8 5-4 11-8 11-8 27-20 13-10 11-8 11-8 WWDWWW Sheff Utd 23-10 B’mouth (SKY) LWWLWL 2-1 9-5 2-1 19-10 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 - 21-20 21-20 23-20 11-10 23-20 21-20 11-10 23-20 LWWWLd Swansea 23-10 Derby LLLLLL 14-5 12-5 23-10 5-2 9-4 13-5 13-5 12-5 12 10-11 5-6 10-11 10-11 10-11 20-23 3-4 17-20 LdLDWW West Brom 5-2 Stoke DLDDLL 16-5 31-10 10-3 16-5 13-4 16-5 15-4 16-5 B BV C H L PP SB TP Home LEAGUE ONE Away B BV C H L PP SB TP 13 10-3 3-1 13-4 10-3 16-5 16-5 16-5 16-5 LDDLLD AFC W’don 5-2 MK Dons WDWWWW 17-20 4-5 10-11 4-5 10-11 5-6 4-5 17-20 14 2-1 15-8 2-1 19-10 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 WWWDLD Bolton 12-5 Sheff Wed LLWWLd 11-8 5-4 6-5 11-8 6-5 5-4 13-10 13-10 15 2-1 7-4 2-1 19-10 19-10 9-5 7-4 15-8 LLDWLW Burton 5-2 Plymouth WWWLWL 13-10 13-10 7-5 11-8 7-5 11-8 7-5 7-5 16 5-4 23-20 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 6-5 5-4 WWWdLL Cambridge U 12-5 Morecambe LLLDLL 11-5 21-10 9-4 21-10 11-5 21-10 21-10 21-10 17 2-1 9-5 2-1 19-10 19-10 19-10 21-10 15-8 dWWLWW Cheltenham 5-2 Portsmouth LWWdLD 13-10 5-4 7-5 11-8 11-8 13-10 6-5 11-8 18 6-5 11-10 23-20 23-20 23-20 23-20 13-10 6-5 LLLWLL Doncaster 12-5 Crewe LLLWLL 23-10 85-40 12-5 23-10 23-10 11-5 19-10 11-5 19 17-10 31-20 17-10 13-8 33-20 8-5 13-8 17-10 DDDLdD Fleetwood 23-10 Accrington LLLDLL 8-5 6-4 13-8 8-5 8-5 13-8 8-5 6-4 20 16-5 29-10 16-5 14-5 16-5 16-5 16-5 3-1 WWLdLd Gillingham 14-5 Wycombe LDLWdW 17-20 4-5 17-20 10-11 5-6 8-13 4-5 10-11 21 3-1 13-5 14-5 5-2 14-5 27-10 11-4 11-4 WDLLWd Lincoln 5-2 Wigan dLDWDW 19-20 37-40 17-20 21-20 17-20 19-20 19-20 Evs 22 11-8 13-10 11-8 11-8 11-8 11-8 29-20 11-8 WWLWWD Oxford 5-2 Sunderland LLDWdd 19-10 17-10 33-20 15-8 33-20 9-5 13-8 15-8 23 1-2 8-15 4-7 11-20 4-7 1-2 8-15 4-7 WDWLWL Rotherham 10-3 Charlton LLLLWD 21-5 9-2 5-1 24-5 5-1 5-1 19-4 5-1 24 21-10 2-1 9-4 2-1 9-4 11-5 12-5 21-10 DLdLWW Shrewsbury 5-2 Ipswich LWdDWD 5-4 6-5 6-5 11-8 6-5 6-5 11-10 5-4 B BV C H L PP SB TP Home LEAGUE TWO Away B BV C H L PP SB TP 25 3-1 27-10 29-10 27-10 29-10 14-5 14-5 11-4 LLWWLW Carlisle 12-5 Exeter WDLWdW 19-20 10-11 Evs Evs Evs 19-20 19-20 Evs 26 13-10 13-10 13-10 13-10 13-10 5-4 13-10 11-8 LDDWLW Colchester 12-5 Stevenage LDdLDL 21-10 19-10 9-4 11-5 9-4 21-10 21-10 21-10 27 13-10 5-4 27-20 11-8 27-20 13-10 5-4 13-10 WDdLWW Crawley 23-10 Barrow WLLdWL 11-5 19-10 11-5 2-1 21-10 21-10 21-10 21-10 28 4-6 4-7 4-6 8-13 8-13 4-7 8-13 8-13 WLLDWW Forest Green 14-5 Hartlepool WWLWWL 9-2 4-1 19-4 9-2 9-2 9-2 17-4 17-4 29 Evs Evs Evs Evs Evs Evs 23-20 11-10 WWDWLW N’thampton 23-10 Bradford LWLWWL 3-1 5-2 3-1 29-10 3-1 14-5 9-4 13-5 30 1-2 9-20 4-11 1-2 4-11 4-9 1-2 1-2 dWWWdW Port Vale 3-1 Oldham DDDLLW 6-1 5-1 13-2 11-2 13-2 13-2 11-2 11-2 31 13-10 23-20 13-10 13-10 13-10 13-10 6-5 13-10 WdDLWd Rochdale 11-5 Walsall WLDDDL 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39 22 12 5 68 32 78 Exeter 39 19 14 6 57 36 71 Port Vale 40 19 12 9 60 37 69 Northampton 40 19 9 12 47 34 66 Bristol Rovers 40 19 9 12 55 44 66 Mansfield 39 19 9 11 53 44 66 Tranmere 40 18 10 12 46 36 64 Newport C 40 17 12 11 62 50 63 Swindon 39 17 11 11 62 48 62 Salford City 40 17 11 12 50 36 62 Sutton Utd 39 17 10 12 58 46 61 Hartlepool 40 14 10 16 41 54 52 Crawley Town 39 14 9 16 49 55 51 Leyton Orient 40 11 16 13 53 40 49 Bradford 40 11 14 15 44 49 47 Harrogate Tn 40 12 11 17 57 63 47 Walsall 40 12 11 17 42 53 47 Carlisle 40 12 11 17 36 54 47 Colchester 40 11 12 17 39 53 45 Rochdale 40 9 17 14 43 51 44 Barrow 39 8 13 18 34 47 37 Oldham 40 9 10 21 40 61 37 Stevenage 39 7 13 19 34 61 34 Scunthorpe 40 4 12 24 26 72 24 *Not including last night’s game 09.04.2022 DAILY Mirror mirror.co.uk/sport/football 7 Vanarama National Lge P W D L F A Pts Stockport C 35 25 4 6 74 29 79 Wrexham 35 21 8 6 71 36 71 FC Halifax 36 21 7 8 53 28 70 Solihull Moors 36 19 11 6 65 39 68 Chesterfield 37 18 13 6 62 39 67 Notts County 36 18 10 8 64 42 64 Grimsby 36 19 5 12 55 35 62 Boreham Wood 34 16 11 7 40 25 59 Dag & Red 36 17 5 14 62 45 56 Bromley 34 15 9 10 47 38 54 Torquay 35 15 8 12 55 48 53 Yeovil 36 13 10 13 36 38 49 Southend 36 13 8 15 38 51 47 Woking 37 14 4 19 51 51 46 Altrincham 36 13 7 16 54 56 46 Barnet 36 11 9 16 45 67 42 Wealdstone 36 10 10 16 39 55 40 Eastleigh 36 11 7 18 38 56 40 Maidenhead U 37 10 9 18 39 62 39 Aldershot 35 8 7 20 33 60 31 King’s Lynn T 37 7 7 23 36 66 28 Weymouth 35 5 7 23 32 69 22 Dover 35 1 6 28 29 83 -3 team NEWS AFC Wimbledon v Mk Dons Wimbledon are boosted by the return of Luke McCormick, Sam Cosgrove and Lee Brown while MK could be unchanged. Bolton v Sheff Wednesday Bolton are without Ricardo Santos, Kyle Dempsey and forward Dapo Afolayan. Owls have no fresh injury concerns. Burton Albion v Plymouth Burton are without banned Conor Shaughnessy while Plymouth could may welcome back Conor Grant and Steven Sessegnon. Cambridge v Morecambe Jack Iredale could be back for Cambridge but Morecambe are expected to be unchanged after back to back wins. Cheltenham v Portsmouth January signing Charlie Brown could make his first Cheltenham start. Kieron Freeman (ankle) remains a doubt for Portsmouth. Doncaster v Crewe Jon Taylor (ankle) is still sidelined for Doncaster but Crewe’s Bassala Sambou could start after scoring in midweek. Fleetwood v Accrington Stanley Josh Harrop could make his first Fleetwood appearance since January. Accies are without Harry Sykes and Harry Pell. Gillingham v Wycombe Gills skipper Stuart O’Keefe and Ben Reeves are battling to be fit while Wycombe will hand a test to Anthony Stewart. Lincoln City v Wigan Lincoln’s Liam Bridcutt and Brooke Norton-Cuffy are back but Morgan Whittaker is banned. Wigan’s James McClean (knee) misses out. Oxford v Sunderland Cameron Brannagan could return for Oxford, while Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead is expected to start. Rotherham v Charlton Rotherham keeper Josh Vickers will miss the rest of the season. Charlton’s Ryan Inniss is suspended while Ben Purrington is a doubt. Shrewsbury v Ipswich Shrwews defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell (knee) faces a late test. Ipswich are expected to without injured Lee Evans. team NEWS Carlisle United v Exeter City Carlisle are without Callum Guy and Jamie Devitt but Exeter are strengthened by the return of Nigel Atangana. Colchester v Stevenage Colchester winger Owura Edwards and Ryan Clampin (both knee) are still out. Bruno Andrade could start for Stevenage. Crawley Town v Barrow Crawley start life under new US owners with no fresh injury concerns but Three Barrow players have Covid. Forest Green v Hartlepool Forest Green striker Matty Stevens (knee) is out. Bryn Morris (below) could return for Hartlepool who will check on Luke Molyneux. Northampton v Bradford City Northampton’s Paul Lewis is suspended but Peter Abimbola is fit. Bradford winger Charles Vernam is pushing for a start. Port Vale v Oldham Athletic Port Vale are expected to be unchanged following their midweek win at Salford while Oldham have no new injuries. Rochdale v Walsall Centre-back Paul Downing could return for Rochdale who have lost two players to illness. Lee Tomlin is a doubt for Walsall. Salford City v Harrogate Salford are without Ash Eastham, Josh Morris and Conor McAleny while Harrogate may miss Jack Muldoon and Simon Power. Scunthorpe v Mansfield Town Scunthorpe’s Anthony Grant is back from suspension. Mansfield pair Rhys Oates and Jamie Murphy could miss out. Sutton United v Leyton Orient Sutton emerged from their Papa John’s final defeat with no fresh injuries. Winger Theo Archibald is back for Leyton Orient. Swindon Town v Newport Jake O’Brien and Louis Reed return for Swindon but Harry McKirdy is out. Newport loanee Jake Cain may return. Tranmere Rovers v Bristol Rovers Tranmere’s Calum MacDonald and Kieron Morris are out while Bristol Rovers’ Antony Evans and Nick Anderton return.
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GRAND NATIONAL FOR ALL THE LATEST RACING Saturday, April 9, 2022 MUCH TO ENJOY Enjoy D’Allen, seen here in his former owner’s silks, has been bought by JP McManus NEWSBOY 1 ENJOY D’ALLEN 2 ECLAIR SURF 3 KILDISART 4 LONGHOUSE POET 5 FIDDLERONTHEROOF 6 ANY SECOND NOW AWARD WINNING BOUVERIE 1 ANY SECOND NOW 2 Escaria Ten 3 Delta Work 4 Burrows Saint 5 Two For Gold 6 Run Wild Fred In association with VALUE SCOPE 1 LONGHOUSE POET 2 Dingo Dollar 3 Snow Leopardess 4 Escaria Ten 5 Delta Work 6 Fortescue NEWS, VIEWS and RESULTS MIRROR.CO.UK/SPORT/ horse-racing let’s have an En party Enjoy D’Allen can spark wild celebrations in the National the big-race verdict: SEE PAges 6-7
2 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 AINTREE In association with RACHAEL BLACKMORE DM1ST “Henry found a few niggly problems with him, and he’s sorted them out” ROCK ON RAchael Rachael Blackmore celebrates the landmark win on Minella Times in the National back for more Last year’s Grand National hero is determined to be two-Times champion By DAVID YATES @thebedfordfox WIN the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and everyone in horseracing knows your name. Win the Grand National, and it’s just everyone. “That’s the kind of global reach the Grand National has,” reflects Rachael Blackmore, who 12 months ago became the first woman jockey to ride the winner of the world’s most famous race when Minella Times triumphed at Aintree. “It’s one thing people coming up to you at the races because you’re dressed as a jockey and people can place you. When you go into a random clothes shop in Dublin and you’re dressed in normal clothes and someone comes up to you – that is mad. That is something that didn’t happen 12 months ago. “The media attention after Cheltenham was massive, but after the Grand National it seemed to explode again – it seems to reach parts of the world that no other races do.” For most of the National’s 183-year TOP TIPS & BIG NEWS Scan the code on your smart phone and sign up for our new daily racing newsletter history, the notion of success for a woman rider gathered dust on the shelves of the fiction section, thanks to Velvet Brown’s heroics aboard The Piebald. In 2021, it was rewritten as fact as Minella Times (right) beat the Henry de Bromhead stablemate Balko Des Flos in a National that made history in front of empty grandstands – but before a worldwide audience of 500 million. For all its welfareimpelled changes, the Randox-sponsored test is still the National Hunt thoroughbred’s Marmite. Minella Times loved it. “Last year, after I jumped the first two fences, I knew he was going to take to them,” recounts Blackmore, 32, once a horse-mad girl growing up on a dairy farm in Killenaule, Co Tipperary – a school trip to see threetime Champion Hurdler Istabraq sparked her ambition to be a jockey – but now an icon to millions. “These fences are a unique challenge – you don’t know until you COMMODORE hoping to take command By David Yates CHARLIE DEUTSCH will bid to cap a breakthrough season with Randox Grand National glory after Commodore was switched from the Betway Handicap Chase. The Venetia Williams-trained 10-year-old grey (left, with Deutsch) was one of 18 try – but he jumped from fence to fence.” Twelve months ago, Blackmore came to Aintree on the back of a ground-breaking Cheltenham Festival, where the Champion Hurdle was among the six victories that secured the trophy for the meeting’s top rider. This March came another first as Blackmore’s mount, the de Bromheadsaddled A Plus Tard, galloped away with the Cheltenham Gold Cup. That landmark sent Blackmore’s status as the standard bearer, not just for her gender but for all young people with dreams, soaring through the skies. But Minella Times’ stock has stalled. The JP McManus-owned nineyear-old returns to Merseyside on the back of a crashing fall at Punchestown in December and a pulled-up display at Leopardstown in February. He must also wrestle with a 15lb hike in the handicap as he tackles the four and a quarter miles and 30 declarations for the three-mile, one-furlong handicap that directly precedes the three-day meeting’s feature race. But slick-jumping Commodore took his place in the National field after the Harry Fry-trained Phoenix Way was declared a non-runner less than an hour obstacles in defence of his crown. The last horse to shoulder top weight and come home in front was Red Rum in 1974. But recent dispatches from de Bromhead’s (left) Co Waterford stable are positive. “Henry found a few niggly problems with him, and he’s sorted them out,” reports Blackmore, who owes her housemates and fellow jockeys – her partner Brian Hayes and Patrick Mullins – flights to Las Vegas after a pact struck in the build-up to last year’s National. After the Covid-19 shutout in 2021, Blackmore’s mother Eimir and sister Charlotte are among a band of supporters heading to Aintree today. “It’s great to have them here,” she says. “It’s hard to imagine winning it again, but he’s in top form now and who knows what will happen? “It was a phenomenal feeling – this is the race that captures your imagination and it’s very special to be able to say you’ve won it. “The Grand National has a different feel to it – you just can’t compare that feeling of crossing the line.” before yesterday’s 1pm deadline. “I was looking forward to riding him whichever race he went for, but it’s a bonus to be in the Grand National,” said Deutsch of the 33-1 shot. “It’s a very special race and even if you’re not in it you get a buzz just watching them going to the first and throughout. There’s nothing like it. “He hasn’t run on the National course before but he normally jumps his fences well and I don’t see why he wouldn’t handle them. “He gets in a nice rhythm normally and he likes to get on the front end.”
mirror.co.uk/sport AINTREE In association with DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 3 newsboy’s pinstickers’ GUIDE 1 MINELLA TIMES TRAINER: Henry de Bromhead JOCKEY: Rachael Blackmore 10-1 2 DELTA WORK TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Jack Kennedy 10-1 3 school boy hours TRAINER: Noel Meade JOCKEY: Sean Flanagan 18-1 4 ANY SECOND NOW TRAINER: Ted Walsh JOCKEY: Mark Walsh 10-1 5 RUN WILD FRED TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Davy Russell 16-1 Took to the Grand National challenge like a duck to water to make history with Rachael Blackmore 12 months ago but not in the same form this time around and 15lb higher in the weights. The villain of the piece when beating stablemate — and dual Grand National victor — Tiger Roll at Cheltenham last month, but has more than a touch of class as he bids to be the hero today. Excellent effort for first win over fences at Leopardstown over Christmas but made a bad mistake when pulled up at Cheltenham and will need to keep his jumping clean if to have a say. Brought to a standstill by a faller before halfway 12 months ago, but regathered momentum to power home into third, so another good account is on the cards — with a clear run. Second in the Irish Grand National last April but win record of 1-11 over fences doesn’t inspire confidence, while a habit of making jumping errors also tempers enthusiasm. 6 LOSTINTRANSLATION TRAINER: Colin Tizzard JOCKEY: Harry Cobden 66-1 7 BRAHMA BULL TRAINER: Willie Mullins JOCKEY: Brian Hayes 80-1 8 BURROWS SAINT TRAINER: Willie Mullins JOCKEY: Paul Townend 25-1 9 MOUNT IDA TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Denis O’Regan 33-1 10 LONGHOUSE POET TRAINER: Martin Brassil JOCKEY: Darragh O’Keeffe 12-1 Top-class chaser at his best a couple of winters ago but hasn’t built on a return from the wilderness at Ascot last November and looks to have more than his fair share of weight. More ‘miss’ than ‘hit’ of late — including failure to complete on his last two starts — and recent record, along with failure when tried over marathon trips, makes it easy to look elsewhere. Irish National hero of 2019 but didn’t quite last home when a distant fourth here 12 months ago and, having been left alone in the handicap, likely he will perform to a similar level this afternoon Bags of ability and interesting going up in trip, but tendency to jump out to the right a major drawback as she seeks to become the first mare since Nickel Coin in 1951 to win the National. Strong at the finish to land big-money Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park two starts ago and, with below-par effort over hurdles last time safely ignored, this rates a major contender. 11 FIDDLERONTHEROOF TRAINER: Colin Tizzard JOCKEY: Brendan Powell 16-1 12 TWO FOR GOLD TRAINER: Kim Bailey JOCKEY: David Bass 40-1 13 SANTINI TRAINER: Polly Gundry JOCKEY: Nick Scholfield 40-1 14 SAMCRO TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Sean Bowen 50-1 15 ESCARIA TEN TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY:JOCKEY: A P Heskin 14-1 Smart form over fences, coming home powerfully for half-length second in valuable Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in November and likely this test will play to his strengths. Fine second at Ascot days after the National weights were published, and well handicapped on that score, but came down over these fences in last year’s Topham and trip is also a worry. Record includes a second in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup and, while he’s operating at a lower level these days, the handicapper has been generous and the move up to marathon trips is a plus. Two-time Cheltenham Festival winner was once hailed as jump racing’s second coming, but those days seem a long way off now and hard to believe the National will bring back the good times. Blinkered runner flopped in last year’s Irish Grand National but had previously run well over 3m6f at Cheltenham and not discredited in both starts this season. 16 GOOD BOY BOBBY TRAINER: Nigel Twiston-Davies JOCKEY: Daryl Jacob 22-1 17 ROMAIN DE SENAM TRAINER: David Pipe JOCKEY: Philip Armson 100-1 18 COKO BEACH TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Jonjo O’Neill jnr 66-1 19 DE RASHER COUNTER TRAINER: Emma Lavelle JOCKEY: Adam Wedge 40-1 20 kildisart TRAINER: Ben Pauling JOCKEY: James Bowen 33-1 Front-runner back on track after losing his way last season but handicapper has taken recent success into account and leading from the tapes in the National is a hard tactic to pull off. Sent off at 66-1 when making his stable debut in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter three weeks ago but was pulled up and needs a miracle to be involved at the business end here. Smart novice chase form last season includes seventh in Irish National but needs the heavens to open if he’s to become the first seven-year-old to win the National since Bogskar in 1940. On the up with win in Ladbrokes Trophy in 2019 but plagued by injury since and, while handicapper has shown mercy, was pulled up on his only start beyond four miles. Injury-plagued but scored over the Mildmay fences on National day in 2019 before going close at Cheltenham the following March, and has shown plenty of recent promise. 21 DISCORAMA TRAINER: Paul Nolan JOCKEY: Bryan Cooper 33-1 22 TOP VILLE BEN TRAINER: Philip Kirby JOCKEY: Tommy Dowson 66-1 23 ENJOY D’ALLEN TRAINER: Ciaran Murphy JOCKEY: Conor Orr 14-1 24 ANIBALE FLY TRAINER: Tony Martin JOCKEY: Luke Dempsey 66-1 25 DINGO DOLLAR TRAINER: Sandy Thomson JOCKEY: Ryan Mania 66-1 Fair form over fences include two podium finishes at Cheltenham but didn’t get home when seventh last year and, despite slight drop in the weights, may struggle to get involved Popular chaser tends to go from the front but may find his exuberance costly and took a heavy fall when trying the National fences in the Becher Chase in December. Staying on at the finish to take third in Irish National last April and, having followed similar path to Aintree as last year’s winner Minella Times, is the type to give a good account. Twice a minor medallist in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and ran well – fourth and fifth – behind Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019, but soon dropped out of it 12 months ago and is hard to fancy. Excellent second in the 2021 Scottish National at Ayr and, while didn’t shine over these fences on soft ground in the Grand Sefton Chase in December 2020, not entirely dismissed. 26 FREEWHEELIN DYLAN TRAINER: Dermot McLoughlin JOCKEY: Ricky Doyle 50-1 27 CLASS CONTI TRAINER: Willie Mullins JOCKEY: Sam Twiston-Davies 80-1 28 NOBLE YEATS TRAINER: Emmet Mullins JOCKEY: Sam Waley-Cohen 50-1 29 MIGHTY THUNDER TRAINER: Lucinda Russell JOCKEY: Derek Fox 33-1 30 CLOTH CAP TRAINER: Jonjo O’Neill JOCKEY: Tom Scudamore 25-1 No element of fluke about his 150-1 shock win in the Irish National last year and stamina test clearly up his street, but not well handicapped for his first crack at the famous fences. Nearly 130 lengths behind the winner when last of the 15 to complete the National 12 months ago and three so-so efforts over fences this term leave rank outsider with a mountain to climb. Amateur rider Sam Waley- Cohen has a good record over the National fences and last month’s effort at Cheltenham was encouraging, but statistics weigh heavily against seven-year-olds. Landed Scottish National in April but the wheels have come off in Welsh and Edinburgh versions this winter (reportedly suffered breathing problem), so the jury’s out. Sent off the 11-2 favourite when officially a stone well in 12 months ago but stopped quickly before being pulled up and hard to fancy after four tame efforts so far this season. 31 SNOW LEOPARDESS TRAINER: Charlie Longsdon JOCKEY: Aidan Coleman 10-1 32 AGUSTA GOLD TRAINER: Willie Mullins JOCKEY: Danny Mullins 80-1 33 COMMODORE TRAINER: Venetia Williams JOCKEY: Charlie Deutsch 33-1 34 DEISE ABA TRAINER: Philip Hobbs JOCKEY: Tom O’Brien 66-1 35 BLAKLION TRAINER: Dan Skelton JOCKEY: Harry Skelton 66-1 Grey mare gave birth to a foal when injured three years ago, but has returned in awesome form, including Becher Chase win over these fences, and miracles can happen in the National. Has run well when stamina is at a premium but jumping fell apart in big-field chases either side of New Year and second at Down Royal last month is a mile off what is needed here. Showed benefit of breathing surgery, and 309 days off, with a winning return at Cheltenham in December and kept fresh for today, but might find this a bit of a culture shock. Goes well at Sandown and lost out by a nose in the London National there in December, but record anti-clockwise isn’t as good – has been pulled up on his last four chases going left-handed. Boosted excellent record at Aintree when faring best of a sorry home challenge to take sixth place in 2021, but his age is the problem – the last 13-year-old National winner was in 1923. 36 poker party TRAINER: Henry de Bromhead JOCKEY: Robbie Power 80-1 37 death duty TRAINER: Gordon Elliott JOCKEY: Jordan Gainford 40-1 38 DOMAINE DE L’ISLE TRAINER: Sean Curran JOCKEY: Harry Bannister 100-1 39 ECLAIR SURF TRAINER: Emma Lavelle JOCKEY: Tom Bellamy 12-1 40 FORTESCUE TRAINER: Henry Daly JOCKEY: Hugh Nugent 22-1 Stablemate of Minella Times captured the Kerry National at Listowel in September 2019 but has shown little in three attempts after 666-day injury lay-off and hard to recommend on that score. Promising start over fences a few winters back was derailed by injury, but has returned in decent fettle this term, including success in Punchestown’s Grand National Trial in February. Stayed on into fourth behind Snow Leopardess in Becher Chase but never able to get competitive in marathon Eider Chase at Newcastle last time and poorly handicapped into the bargain. Well-weighted and has thrived for a stamina test, adding to a 13-length win at Warwick with a second to subsequent Scottish National heroine Win My Wings in the Eider, so high on the list. 4 Progressive profile with sterling efforts before win at Ascot in February – an effort that takes him ahead of the handicapper – and looks the type to relish today’s distance.
4 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 1 221-FP Minella Times (62) (CD) H De Bromhead (IRE) 9 11-10 Rachael Blackmore 160 GS 25-1 (11-12) In rear, detached at 7th, effort before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor, pulled up before last, in a race won by Birchdale (9-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs in Feb, 17 ran 2 3-4661 Delta Work (24) (F) G Elliott (IRE) 9 11-9 J W Kennedy 168 Y 5-2fav (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd from 2 out, soon ridden, challenged last, stayed on, led towards finish, won at Cheltenham 3m 6f crs cntry chs (5yo+) (2) hvy in Mar beating Tiger Roll (11-4) by ¾l, 16 ran 3 436-1P School Boy Hours (23) (BF) N Meade (IRE) 9 10-5 S W Flanagan 165 GY 5-1fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway to chase when bad mistake and sprawled on landing 4 out, unable to recover, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Chambard (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m 2f amat hcap ch (2) sft in Mar, 20 ran 4 13-961 Any Second Now (42) (B) T M Walsh (IRE) 10 11-8 M P Walsh 173 S 6-1 (11-8) Disputed 3rd early, dropped to last 6th, niggled along at 11th, headway into 2nd travelling well entering straight, ridden 2 out, disputed lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grade 3 (1) sft bt Escaria Ten (11-0) by ns 5 2-2122 Run Wild Fred (25) (B) (BF) G Elliott (IRE) 8 11-7 D N Russell 162 G 15-8fav (11-6) Prominent, reached at 3rd and led, headed 5th, led 7th, hit 18th, ridden and headed 2 out, well held by winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Stattler (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 6f nov ch Grd 2 (1) gs in Mar 6 P-15P8 Lostintranslation (25) (C) C Tizzard 10 11-6 H Cobden 167 GS 25-1 (11-3) Mid-division, mistake and pecked 11th, towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 24, 20l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar 7 2333PU Brahma Bull (24) W P Mullins (IRE) 11 11-6 B Hayes 161 G 20-1 (11-4) In touch early, travelling fine, mid-division, not much room, mistake and unseated rider 20th, in a race won by Delta Work (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f cross country chs (5yo+) (2) hvy in Mar, 16 ran 8 24-323 Burrows Saint (42) (BF) W P Mullins (IRE) 9 11-5 P Townend 165 SH 6-5fav (11-0) Disputed lead, headed at 4th, slight mistake next, disputed lead again 13th, headed and ridden 3 out, dropped to last 2 out, moderate 3rd at last, 3rd of 4, 43l behind Any Second Now (11-8) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grade 3 (1) sft 9 13-117 Mount Ida (22) G Elliott (IRE) 8 11-5 D O’Regan 160 GS 5-2 (11-2) Jumped right and not fluent in rear, not travelling well, never troubled the leaders, hit 4 out, well beaten next, 7th of 8, 28l behind Elimay (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mares ch G2 (1) gs in Mar 10 31-717 Longhouse Poet (46) (BF) M Brassil (IRE) 8 11-4 D J O’Keeffe 163 S 5-2fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, mistake 7th and 8th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 6th next, weakened, 7th of 9, 31l behind Thedevilscoachman (11-6) at Navan 2m 5f hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb 11 23-122 Fiddlerontheroof (49) (BF) (EW) C Tizzard 8 11-4 B J Powell 171 GS 15-8fav (11-10) Held up towards rear, steady headway under pressure before 3 out, stayed on to press leaders 2 out, led before last, stayed on flat, headed close home, 2nd of 9, 1½l behind Fortescue (10-7) at Ascot 3m hcp chs Listed (1) sft in Feb 12 3U-112 Two For Gold (49) K Bailey 9 11-3 D Bass ●174 S 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, led 4 out, ridden 3 out, narrow advantage 2 out, headed last, stayed on flat, 2nd of 8, 1¾l behind Fakir D’Oudairies (11-7) at Ascot 2m 5f chs G1 (1) sft in Feb 13 3P-428 Santini (22) (C) P Gundry 10 11-2 N Scholfield 171 S 66-1 (11-10) Prominent, travelling smoothly, not much room 3rd, lost place before 4 out, soon well held, 8th of 11, 32l behind A Plus Tard (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f chs G1 (1) gs in Mar AINTREE In association with 5.15 THE Randox Grand National (GRADE 3 H’CAP CHASE) (1) 4m 2f Winner £500,000 (40 run) ITV/RTV 14 602803 Samcro (23) G Elliott (IRE) 10 11-1 S Bowen 158 S 9-4 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd from 11th, ridden to challenge after 3 out, disputed before 2 out, headed run-in, no extra in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Roi Mage (11-3) at Down Royal 3m 2f chs in Mar 15 23P-82 Escaria Ten (42) (B) G Elliott (IRE) 8 11-1 A P Heskin 171 S 13-8 (11-0) Tracked leaders disputing 3rd, led 3 out, went clear 2 out, reduced advantage and ridden approaching last, joined close home, headed at line, 2nd of 4, ns behind Any Second Now (11-8) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grade 3 (1) sft 16 -31217 Good Boy Bobby (42) N Twiston-Davies 9 10-13 D Jacob 166 S 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inside, hampered and lost place 4th, towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 12th, mistake 4 out, weakened next, 7th of 14, 30l behind Cap Du Nord (10-0) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb 17 B143-P Romain De Senam (21) D Pipe 10 10-5 P Armson 164 S 66-1 (10-6) In rear, mistake 1st, struggled to get into a rhyhm, behind when pulled up before 19th, in a race won by Screaming Colours (10-6) at Uttoxeter 4m 2f lstd hcp chs (1) sft in Mar, 18 ran 18 46P644 Coko Beach (42) (B) G Elliott (IRE) 7 10-13 Jonjo O’Neill Jnr 163 H 17-2 (11-8) Disputed lead, led from 4th, joined 13th, mistake next, headed 3 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, moderate last at last, last of 4, well behind Any Second Now (11-8) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grade 3 (1) sft 19 4P/2-4 De Rasher Counter (56) E Lavelle 10 10-12 A Wedge 142 GS 33-1 (11-0) Raced in 4th and 5th, hit 14th, closer next, ridden but weakened just over 3 out, 4th of 5, 35l behind Eldorado Allen (11-6) at Newbury 2m 7f chs G2 (1) gs in Feb 20 2/37-4 kildisart (35) (C) B Pauling 10 10-11 J Bowen 156 G 25-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, blundered 11th, mistake 2 out, stayed on, went 4th close home, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 23l behind Paint The Dream (11-11) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar 21 257-52 Discorama (59) P Nolan (IRE) 9 10-11 B J Cooper 168 SH 7-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, tracked leaders 5 out, mistake 4 out, disputed lead 4 out, led after 2 out, headed at last, rallied inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 9, 1l off Full Time Score (10-13) at Fairyhouse 3m chs sft 22 P5F312 Top Ville Ben (49) (H) P Kirby 10 10-11 T Dowson 162 S 9-2 (11-4) Led, went clear before 3 out, reduced lead when hit next, headed and no extra run-in, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Wholestone (11-4) at Haydock 3m hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb 23 23-735 Enjoy D’allen (63) (B) Ciaran Murphy (IRE) 8 10-11 C J Orr 168 GY 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along 2 out, 9th and ridden early straight, no impression from before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 24, 11l behind Good Time Jonny (10- 13) at Leopardstown 3m hcap hdle in Feb 24 3-9098 Anibale Fly (28) A J Martin (IRE) 12 10-11 L Dempsey 165 GS 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, rear of mid-division after 3rd, slightly detached at 4th where slight mistake, 10th after 4 out, no impression 2 out, 8th of 10, 27l behind Bois De Clamart (10- 8) at Gowran Park 2m 2f hcap ch hvy in Mar 25 12-435 dingo Dollar (35) A M Thomson 10 10-11 R Mania 167 G 8-1 (11-0) Chased leader until 3rd, still intouch and chased leader again until mistake 3 out, weakened soon after, 5th of 7, 18l behind Nuts Well (11-6) at Kelso 2m 7f lst chs (1) sft in Mar 26 14-6UP Freewheelin Dylan (90) D A McLoughlin (IRE) 10 10-10 R Doyle 166 GY 15-2 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, dropped to last and pushed along 6th, weakened, trailing when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Wall Of Fame (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl sft in Jan, 11 ran HOW TO READ THE FORM TOP WORK Delta Work (right) beats Tiger Roll at Cheltenham DM1ST 1 34-622 XXXXXXXY (22) ■ Saddlecloth number ■ Form figures (most recent on right). A hyphen splits last season and this season. An oblique indicates form from two or more seasons ago ■ Horse’s name ■ Days since last ran ■ B (blinkers), V (visor), BF (beaten favourite), C (course winner), D (distance winner), CD (winner over both course and distance) ■ SF (strongly fancied), F (fancied), EW (each-way) Trainer (IRE) 9 11-6 JOCKEY ●176 GS ■ Trainer; ■ Horse’s age and weight; ■ Jockey ■ Our Spotform rating and going conditions when it was recorded. (Goings key:) Heavy - H; Soft - S; Good to soft - GS; Good - G; Good to firm - GF; Firm - FM; Hard - HD
mirror.co.uk/sport AINTREE In association with DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 5 mum’s the word Snow Leopardess bids to become the first ‘mother’ to win the great race ■The course is nearly two-and-a-quarter miles round and the horses run two circuits. There are 16 fences to jump per circuit in the Grand National — 14 of which are jumped twice —and the run-in of 494 yards 27 40-P90 Class Conti (27) W P Mullins (IRE) 10 10-10 S T-Davies 148 H 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders briefly, soon mid-division, slight mistake 9th and dropped towards rear, no extra before 3 out, weakened, 11th of 12, well behind Diol Ker (10-5) at Naas 3m 1f hcp chs hvy in Mar 28 469P29 Noble Yeats (25) E Mullins (IRE) 7 10-10 Mr S W-Cohen 164 G 14-1 (10-9) Towards rear of mid-division, ridden after 4 out, headway out wide chasing leaders next, weakened home turn, 9th of 24, 20l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar 29 21-4PP Mighty Thunder (63) L Russell 9 10-10 D R Fox 168 G 5-1 (11-11) Towards rear, in touch, closed up into 3rd before 12th, not fluent 18th, led before 4 out, ridden and headed 4 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up, in a race won by Captain Cattistock (9-12) at Musselburgh 3m 7f hcp chs (2) gd 30 P-46R3 Cloth Cap (35) Jonjo O’Neill 10 10-10 T Scudamore 165 GS 6-1 (11-12) Midfield, headway 15th, chased leader 4 out, ridden before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 7, 26l behind Undersupervision (10-11) at Doncaster 3m 2f hcp chs (2) sft in Mar 31 46-111 Snow Leopardess (55) (C) (SF) C Longsdon 10 10-9 A Coleman 167 S 1-1fav (11-4) Chased leaders, dropped to midfield 4th, took closer order 7th, went second after 13th, led 3 out (usual 4 out), stayed on well from 2 out, comfortably, won at Exeter 3m Listed ch (1) sft in Feb bt Momella (11-4) by 12l, 7 ran 32 08-PP2 Agusta Gold (23) (B) (BF) W P Mullins (IRE) 9 10-9 D E Mullins 154 H 11-10fav (10-6) Led, pressed after 3 out, ridden and joined before 2 out, headed close home and held, 2nd of 5, 1¾l behind Roi Mage (11-3) at Down Royal 3m 2f chs in Mar 33 2U9P-1 Commodore (120) V Williams 10 10-5 C Deutsch 169 GS 7-1 (10-0) Made all, went clear 17th until given breather before 3 out, soon clear again, unchallenged, won at Cheltenham 3m 2f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Dec beating Mister Fogpatches (10-6) by 15l, 9 ran 34 P-22P2 Deise Aba (63) P Hobbs 9 10-8 T J O’Brien 166 GS 6-1 (11-9) Tracked winner until before 4th, chased leaders, went 2nd again at the last, driven and kept on well run-in, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Le Milos (11-6) at Sandown 3m hcp chs (2) gs in Feb 35 6-511P blaklion (49) (C) D Skelton 13 10-8 H Skelton 166 H 17-2 (10-12) Chased leaders on inside, went 2nd 9th until 11th, chased leaders, weakened after 5 out, poor 4th when pulled up before next, in a race won by The Galloping Bear (10-7) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) hvy in Feb, 11 ran 36 43/00P Poker Party (24) H De Bromhead (IRE) 10 10-8 R M Power 125 S 33-1 (11-4) Behind, not fluent 4th, mistake 18th, behind when pulled up before 25th, in a race won by Delta Work (11- 4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f cross country chase (5yo+) (2) hvy in Mar, 16 ran 37 6-5716 Death Duty (25) G Elliott (IRE) 11 10-7 J Gainford 168 S 17-2 (10-6) Headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next, kept on run-in, no threat, 6th of 24, 13l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar 38 1-P420 Domaine De L’Isle (42) S Curran 9 10-7 H Bannister 164 G 16-1 (11-5) In rear, slow 1st and 11th, pushed along next, weakened 22nd, never troubled leaders, 10th of 16, 37l behind Win My Wings (11-0) at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp chs (2) gs in Feb 39 8-F312 Eclair Surf (42) E Lavelle 8 10-6 T Bellamy 172 S 15-2 (11-11) Led, hit 2nd, headed next, led again 13th, not fluent 17th, pushed along and headed 3 out, ridden before next, stayed on well from last, 2nd of 16, 1¾l behind Win My Wings (11-0) at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp chs (2) gs in Feb 40 -37231 Fortescue (49) H Daly 8 10-6 H Nugent 170 S 7-1 (10-7) Held up in midfield, headway 14th, ridden before 16th, close up 4 out, lost ground 2 out, switched left before last, stayed on strongly to lead close home, won at Ascot 3m hcp chs Listed (1) sft in Feb beating Fiddlerontheroof (11-10) by 1½l, 9 ran WILLIAM HILL ODDS: 10 Any Second Now, Delta Work, Minella Times, Snow Leopardess, 12 Eclair Surf, Longhouse Poet, 14 Enjoy D’allen, Escaria Ten, 14 Fiddlerontheroof, 18 Run Wild Fred, School Boy Hours, 22 Fortescue, Good Boy Bobby, 25 Burrows Saint, Cloth Cap, 33 Commodore, Dingo Dollar, Discorama, Kildisart, Mighty Thunder, Mount Ida, 40 Death Duty, De Rasher Counter, Santini, Two For Gold, 50 Freewheelin Dylan, Noble Yeats, Samcro, 66 Anibale Fly, Blaklion, Coko Beach, Deise Alba, Lostintranslation, Top Ville Ben, 80 Agusta Gold, Brahma Bull, Class Conti, Poker Party, 100 Domaine De L’L’isle, Romain De Senam.
6 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 AINTREE In association with newsboy’s grand national verdic DM1ST KILDISART LONGHOUSE POET the ciar Murphy to land first GB winner in jump racing’s fiddlerontheroof ENJOY D’ALLEN has the right profile to give Irishman Ciaran Murphy his first winner in Britain in the biggest race of them all — the Randox Grand National (5.15). Murphy has held a licence for just over a year, having taken over from popular trainer Dot Love at the Charlestown Stud stable in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, in January 2021. With just three runners over jumps and one on the Flat, Murphy’s name is not a familiar one to followers of the turf on this side of the Irish Sea. But Enjoy D’Allen has the credentials to make the 44-year-old a household name. Murphy had only just set out on his own when the son of Network scored over fences at Fairyhouse and Thurles at the start of last year. On the back of second placings in novice handicap chases at Naas and Navan, Murphy sent Enjoy D’Allen for the Irish Grand National last April. At three miles and five furlongs, the Fairyhouse course represents a stern test of a horse’s stamina. But, in running a strongfinishing third to 150-1 winner Freewheelin Dylan, Enjoy D’Allen was crying out for more – like devouring a seven-course meal and then stopping off at McDonald’s on the way home. With that in mind, this afternoon’s distance – four miles, two furlongs and 74 yards – will be tailor made for the mount of rising star jockey Conor Orr. The ability to negotiate 30 fences – still formidable, despite the modifications – will also be at a premium. That’s another box ticked – in 10 outings over fences, he has been sure footed as a mountain goat. Think an equine Fred Astaire. A fair weight is also essential and, with a rating of 148 – Enjoy D’Allen carries 10st 11lb – the Grand National handicapper has been more than fair. This season, Murphy has brought his stable star along with Aintree in mind, with two runs over hurdles either side of a fine third in a three-mile handicap chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. The perfect preparation for the big day and Enjoy D’Allen, purchased by JP McManus since his latest start, is the choice to give his new owner the cherished prize for the third time, following Don’t Push It in 2010 and Minella Times 12 months ago. The 2022 National is no less intriguing than the 173 runnings that preceded it, with Minella Times seeking to retain his crown after a history-making success under Rachael Blackmore. The reigning monarch can boast a mastery of the famous obstacles – Snow Leopardess and the teenager Blaklion are the other course winners in the field –
t mirror.co.uk/sport eclair surf AINTREE In association with DM1ST NEWSBOY 1 ENJOY D’ALLEN 2 ECLAIR SURF 3 KILDISART 4 LONGHOUSE POET 5 FIDDLERONTHEROOF 6 ANY SECOND NOW leader! greatest race but Blackmore’s partner must now carry top weight and hasn’t finished either of his races this term. The unlucky horse last year was undoubtedly Any Second Now (below, left), who flew home into third after being stopped in his tracks by a faller at the 12th fence. Any Second Now, whose trainer Ted Walsh savoured National glory with Papillon in 2000, is again on the shortlist, along with compatriot Longhouse Poet, representing Martin Brassil, victorious with Numbersixvalverde six years later. After Irish raiders took home the last three Nationals, British trainers will be anxious to stop the rot. Eclair Surf is progressive and sneaks in towards the bottom of the 40-runner field. He’s a player for Wiltshire-based Emma Lavelle, while Fiddlerontheroof, a final runner in the race for the popular Colin Tizzard, commands respect. At bigger odds, Kildisart, troubled by injury in recent years but with a big engine, is also capable of a big run. allen has the key Irish National third Enjoy D’Allen in his old yellow colours and trainer Ciaran Murphy (inset) SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 7 quick AINTREE guide (withOut Grand national) Newsboy 1.45 MASTER DEBONAIR 2.25 WALKING ON AIR 3.00 EDWARDSTONE 3.35 FLOORING PORTER 4.15 OSCAR ELITE (NB) 5.15 ENJOY D’ALLEN (NAP) 6.20 ERNEST GRAY Going: Good to Soft. Course: Mildmay course is left-handed, flat track of 1m 3f, eight fences per circuit. Grand National course is 2m 2f in circumference. Top Trainers: D Skelton 23-145 (15.9%), N Henderson 18-105 (17.1%). Top Jockeys: Harry Skelton 21-120 (17.5%), Sam Twiston-Davies 11-82 (13.4%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 1.45 The Cob. CHEEKPIECES: 1.45 Master Debonair*, 2.25 Saint Riquier, 3.35 Koshari, 4.15 Wishing And Hoping*, 5.15 Discorama*, Mount Ida*, Noble Yeats*. EFT CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP HDLE (GRADE 3) 1.45 (GBB RACE) (1) 3m 1f Winner £42,202 (22 run) FORM p 1 1-2221 Beauport (21) N Twiston-Davies 6 11-12............................... J Nailor (3) 150 S 2 P-7331 Third Wind (23) H Morrison 8 11-10.....................................T J O’Brien 151 S 3 12-354 J’Ai Froid (49) (V) L Morgan 9 11-7 (EW)...................................A Wedge ●154 GS 4 346226 Christopher Wood (24) V Williams 7 11-6.......................H Bannister 152 GS 5 214530 Dans Le Vent (24) E Williams 9 11-5.......................Isabel Williams (3) 152 S 6 -1FU23 Mill Green (23) N Henderson 10 11-4.............................. N De Boinville 152 S 7 300-12 Saint D’Oroux (35) S Crawford (IRE) 6 11-4.............Mr B Bromley (7) 150 S 8 514-24 Winter Fog (23) (H) E Mullins (IRE) 8 11-3 (BF) (F).................P Townend 151 S 9 -11306 Ilikedwayurthinkin (22) G Cromwell (IRE) 8 11-1..............M P Walsh 145 S 10 -29456 If The Cap Fits (23) (B) H Fry 10 11-1 (CD)................................D Jacob 148 S 11 35U547 Whatsnotoknow (23) M F Morris (IRE) 7 11-0................D J O’Keeffe 149 S 12 P-232P Emitom (49) W Greatrex 8 10-13...............................Rachael Blackmore 137 H 13 4F4228 Coeur Serein (23) (B) Jonjo O’Neill 8 10-13 (D)............ Jonjo O’Neill Jr 150 G 14 -7PPU4 Whirling Dervish (34) J F Levins (IRE) 7 10-11.......................R Doyle 149 H 15 5-3F24 Remastered (77) D Pipe 9 10-11......................................T Scudamore 151 GS 16 2-2111 Serious Charges (21) A Honeyball 5 10-11 (SF).......................R Dingle 153 S 17 0-2P4P The Cob (23) (B) B Pauling 8 10-10............................................ K Woods 152 S 18 2F1-PP Flash The Steel (35) D Skelton 10 10-10............................ H Skelton - - 19 -81F55 Party Business (22) I Williams 6 10-10.............................. C Todd (3) 147 GS 20 01-13P Bushypark (78) P Kirby 8 10-10............................................T Dowson - - 21 0-3523 Master Debonair (49) H Fry 8 10-9.................................... S Bowen 151 H 22 1-1227 Pounding Poet (101) T Lacey 6 10-6.................................S Sheppard 151 S BETTING: 11-2 Winter Fog, 8 Third Wind, Serious Charges, Beauport, 10 Saint D’Oroux. 2.25 BETWAY MERSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) (1) 2m 4f Winner £56,270 (13 run) 1 8-1F13 Captain Conby (44) E Sheehy (IRE) 5 11-4 (BF, D)....................K Sexton 143 S 2 2-1233 Colonel Mustard (22) (H) L Fowler (IRE) 7 11-4.......................C J Orr 153 GS 3 1-2221 Good Risk At All (49) S Thomas 6 11-4................... S Twiston-Davies 149 S 4 7-2224 Great Heart’Jac (56) F O’Brien 7 11-4 (BF)..........................P Brennan 125 GS 5 11B1 Harbour Lake (27) A King 6 11-4 (D)..................................... T Cannon 142 S 6 15-123 Might I (77) H Fry 6 11-4 (EW).....................................................S Bowen 146 GS 7 1-1241 Nells Son (35) N Richards 7 11-4......................................D McMenamin 149 S 8 112 North Lodge (35) A King 5 11-4 (BF, C, D)..............................A P Heskin 155 S 9 3-111P Stage Star (24) (H) P Nicholls 6 11-4.......................................H Cobden 154 S 10 4-1222 Three Stripe Life (24) G Elliott (IRE) 6 11-4 (SF)...............D N Russell ●158 S 11 2-1 Walking On Air (80) N Henderson 5 11-4 (F)...................N De Boinville 142 GS 12 2-3141 Elle Est Belle (58) D Skelton 6 10-11 (C, D)............................H Skelton 154 GS 13 422294 Saint Riquier (13) I Williams 4 10-8................................. T Scudamore 129 S BETTING: 5-2 Three Stripe Life, 3 Walking On Air, 15-2 Good Risk At All, 8 North Lodge. 3.00 POUNDLAND MAGHULL NOVICES’ CHASE (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) (1) 2m Winner £67,524 (7 run) 1 412F15 Amarillo Sky (24) C Tizzard 6 11-4 (D)..................................B J Powell 158 S 2 B11111 Edwardstone (25) A King 8 11-4 (C, D) (SF)............................ T Cannon ●176 GS 3 F31F4P For Pleasure (24) A Hales 7 11-4 (D).......................................K Woods 154 GS 4 1P1448 Fugitif (2) R Hobson 7 11-4 (D).............................................N Scholfield 148 S 5 7-5211 Gentleman De Mee (35) (H) W P Mullins (IRE) 6 11-4 (D) (F)...M P Walsh 169 Y 6 111123 Mick Pastor (147) P Nicholls 6 11-4 (D)...................................H Cobden 160 G 7 -11312 Third Time Lucki (56) D Skelton 7 11-4 (D)............................H Skelton 168 GS BETTING: 8-11 Edwardstone, 5-2 Gentleman De Mee, 9-2 Third Time Lucki, 20 Amarillo Sky. 3.35 JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) (1) 3m 1f Winner £140,325 (9 run) 1 U37323 Ashdale Bob (24) J Harrington (IRE) 7 11-7........................... R M Power 161 H 2 2P-124 Champ (23) N Henderson 10 11-7 (CD)...............................Jonjo O’Neill Jr 169 GS 3 1P-F21 Flooring Porter (23) G Cromwell (IRE) 7 11-7 (SF)..............D E Mullins ●173 S 4 650317 Koshari (23) D M Christie (IRE) 10 11-7 (CD)....................Jonathan Moore 162 S 5 134751 Roi Mage (23) P Griffin (IRE) 10 11-7....................................D J O’Keeffe 128 H 6 2-2P40 Sire Du Berlais (23) (B) G Elliott (IRE) 10 11-7 (BF) (EW)........M P Walsh 159 GS 7 3-414P Thomas Darby (49) O Murphy 9 11-7................................... A Coleman 161 S 8 21-522 Thyme Hill (23) P Hobbs 8 11-7 (CD) (F)................................T J O’Brien 167 H 9 3-151P Molly Ollys Wishes (49) D Skelton 8 11-0 (BF, D).................H Skelton 160 GS BETTING: 7-4 Flooring Porter, 11-4 Thyme Hill, 7-2 Champ, 10 Sire Du Berlais, Ashdale Bob. 4.15 BETWAY HANDICAP CHASE (GRADE 3) (GBB RACE) (1) 3m 1f Winner £56,270 (18 run) 1 21F-33 Espoir De Romay (35) K Bailey 8 11-12 (BF)................................D Bass 148 H 2 252-F6 Shan Blue (23) D Skelton 8 11-5 (SF).......................................H Skelton 156 GS 3 -2FP12 Empire Steel (14) A M Thomson 8 11-4 (BF, D).............................R Mania 159 G 4 37-32P Sam Brown (49) A Honeyball 10 11-4..................................... A Coleman 162 H 5 -16218 Exelerator Express (182) N Mulholland 8 11-2 (BF)...S Twiston-Davies 163 G 6 3-1244 Tea Clipper (25) T Lacey 7 11-1...........................................S Sheppard 161 G 7 11P32P Wishing And Hoping (23) M Rowley 12 11-0 (CD)...........A Edwards (3) 163 GS 8 2U9P-1 Commodore (120) V Williams 10 10-13....................................C Deutsch 161 GS 9 -F3453 Oscar Elite (25) C Tizzard 7 10-11 (F).....................................H Cobden 161 GS 10 P-P119 Adrimel (23) (V) T Lacey 7 10-11.............................................. T Bellamy 160 S 11 6-513P Grumpy Charley (25) Chris Honour 7 10-11............................ B Carver 162 S 12 -64330 Espoir De Teillee (98) T R George 10 10-10.................... T Scudamore 162 GS 13 504831 Cap Du Nord (42) Christian Williams 9 10-6................................J Tudor 159 S 14 8214P5 Mint Condition (23) J Candlish 8 10-6.............................D J O’Keeffe 164 H 15 5-1114 Scene Not Herd (28) C Longsdon 7 10-4 (BF).........................J J Burke 157 GS 16 P-29P4 The Hollow Ginge (57) N Twiston-Davies 9 10-3.................J Nailor (3) ●165 G 17 -33611 Killer Kane (28) C Tizzard 7 10-2 (EW)..................................B J Powell 162 GS 18 284843 Didero Vallis (23) (B) V Williams 9 10-1 (D)...................... H Nugent (3) 156 H BETTING: 5-2 Shan Blue, 13-2 Oscar Elite, 8 Tea Clipper, Cap Du Nord, 10 Espoir De Romay. 6.20 BOUVERIE 1.45 MILL GREEN 2.25 NORTH LODGE 3.00 EDWARDSTONE 3.35 FLOORING PORTER (NB) 4.15 CAP DU NORD 5.15 ANY SECOND NOW (NAP) 6.20 SHOMEN UCHI TONGUE STRAPS: 1.45 Whirling Dervish, 3.00 Fugitif, 3.35 Thomas Darby, 4.15 Espoir De Teillee*, 5.15 Agusta Gold, Anibale Fly, Blaklion*, Cloth Cap*, Fiddlerontheroof, Freewheelin Dylan, Longhouse Poet, Lostintranslation, Mighty Thunder, Minella Times, Mount Ida, Poker Party, Romain De Senam, Samcro, 6.20 Donaire*, Hullnback*. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 1.45 Remastered, 5.15 Mighty Thunder. 1ST TIME HOODS: 2.25 Colonel Mustard, Stage Star, 6.20 Houlanbatordechais. Profitable races for Favs: 3.00. SP• T WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK STANDARD OPEN NH FLAT RACE (GRADE 2) (1) 2m 1f Winner £28,135 (20 run) 1 313 Astronomic View (55) Mrs S Gardner 5 11-4 (D)..............Lucy Gardner 116 S 2 137 Basford (56) J Candlish 5 11-4 (D)......................................D J O’Keeffe 114 S 3 1-21 Chianti Classico (128) K Bailey 5 11-4 (D) (EW)..........................D Bass 120 S 4 11 Crambo (34) F O’Brien 5 11-4......................................................C Brace 118 S 5 21 Cruz Control (88) T Lacey 5 11-4 (D)................................... T Bellamy 116 H 6 2-1 Donaire (41) O Greenall 6 11-4.............................................N Scholfield 115 GS 7 1-1 Ernest Gray (27) A King 5 11-4............................................. T Cannon 127 GS 8 11 Henri The Second (113) P Nicholls 5 11-4 (F).........................H Cobden 120 GS 9 110 Houlanbatordechais (24) (H) W P Mullins (IRE) 5 11-4.....P Townend 118 H 10 15 Hullnback (56) F O’Brien 5 11-4...........................................P Brennan 119 GS 11 311 Leave Of Absence (7) C Gordon 5 11-4..........................Joshua Moore ●128 G 12 11 Lookaway (48) (H) N King 5 11-4.............................................J Quinlan 114 S 13 131 Prairie Wolf (70) Sue Smith 5 11-4 (D)......................................R Mania 118 G 14 11 Rath Gaul Boy (33) W P Mullins (IRE) 5 11-4 (SF)........... Mr P W Mullins 119 Y 15 614 Rockinastorm (64) H Daly 5 11-4 (BF, D)............................T J O’Brien 115 S 16 21 Shomen Uchi (52) S Thomas 5 11-4.......................................C Deutsch 119 S 17 812 Swapped (76) N Henderson 5 11-4.....................................N De Boinville 114 SS 18 11 Western Zephyr (71) C Longsdon 5 11-4.................................S Bowen 124 GS 19 22 Blow Your Wad (30) T Lacey 4 10-10.................................S Sheppard 117 GS 20 312 Imperial Bede (161) Jonjo O’Neill 4 10-10......................Jonjo O’Neill Jr 126 H BETTING: 5 Rath Gaul Boy, 6 Ernest Gray, 13-2 Henri The Second, 8 Houlanbatordechais. TOTESCOOP6 TODAY’S races Leg 1: 1.45 Aintree; Leg 2: 2.25 Aintree; Leg 3: 3.35 Aintree; Leg 4: 4.15 Aintree; Leg 5: 5.15 Aintree; Leg 6: 6.20 Aintree. WIN FUND: £10,240 BONUS FUND: £56,795
8 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 value scope STEVE JONES with FOUR Aintree tips AINTREE In association with 1.45 DM1ST NEWSBOY PREVIEWS THE O EFT conStruction H’CAP HDLE (GRADE 3) (1) 3m1f £42,203 (22 run) RTV well versed Longhouse Poet (right) is major Aintree hope Writing’s on wall for Poet TAKE the Long route in the Randox Grand National. The world’s greatest race has been dominated by Irish-trained horses in recent years and I think the trophy might be heading out of Liverpool docks again tonight. Trainer Martin Brassil (right) won the Aintree prize 16 years ago with Numbersixvalverde and he’s got another ideal National horse on his hands with LONGHOUSE POET (5.15). He ran a smashing trial for this race when landing the Thyestes Chase — won by both Hedgehunter and Numbersixvalverde before their National wins — at Gowran in January. His runs over 3m1f, the longest trip he’s tackled to date, have both resulted in wins and his pedigree suggests this marathon distance could suit him even better. Have 2pts each-way at 16-1, with most bookies paying out on six places and Sky Bet stretching to seven. The one I want on my side at bigger odds is DINGO DOLLAR (5.15). He was beaten only three-quarters of a length in last season’s Scottish National when he got into a battle early enough. The drying ground will be ideal for Sandy Thomson’s hope and he’s been running respectably this season. He should be spot on for today after three runs. Have 1pt each-way at 40-1. Earlier on the card, DANS LE VENT (1.45) should have his perfect set-up in the EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle. He loves to come from off a decent pace and he is unexposed over 3m. Evan Williams’ ace ran a cracker when runner-up at this meeting 12 months ago over 2m4f. He proved he has no problem with this longer distance when successful at Haydock in November. Things haven’t fallen his way since but this race should pan out much better. Have 2pts each-way at 14-1. KILLER KANE (4.15) is another who should appreciate the likely strong pace in the Betway Handicap Chase. He’s been on a roll in lesser races, winning at Kempton and Sandown. This step up in grade should suit him as he travels like a class horse and he’s won his last two starts despite getting to the front way too soon. This better class of race should allow jockey Brendan Powell to hang on to him for much longer before delivering him late on. Have 2pts each-way at 12-1. 1 1-2221 Beauport (21) N Twiston-Davies 6 11-12 J Nailor (3) 150 S 7-2 (11-9) Prominent, led 4 out, headed last, soon led again, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft beating Boothill (11-2) by 1l 2 P-7331 Third Wind (23) H Morrison 8 11-10 T J O’Brien 151 S 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway last, led flat, hung right final 50yds, all out, won at Chelt 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft bt Alaphilippe (10-8) by nk 3 12-354 J’Ai Froid (49) (V) (EW) L Morgan 9 11-7 A Wedge ●154 GS 5-1 (11-0) Close up, pushed along 13th, lost touch 15th, soon tailed off, 4th of 6, 29l off Does He Know (11-3) at Ascot 3m nov chs G2 (1) sft 4 346226 Christopher Wood (24) V Williams 7 11-6 H Bannister 152 GS 40-1 (11-1) Raced on inside, chased leader 3 out, weakened last, 6th of 23, 21l off Commander Of Fleet (11-5) at Chelt 2m5f hcp hdl Gr 3 (1) sft 5 214530 Dans Le Vent (24) E Williams 9 11-5 Isabel Williams (3) 152 S 33-1 (10-11) Off the pace, never on terms, 10th of 23, 30l behind Commander Of Fleet (11-5) at Chelt 2m 5f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft 6 -1FU23 Mill Green (23) N Henderson 10 11-4 N De Boinville 152 S 33-1 (10-8) Midfield, led last, soon headed, kept on well flat, 3rd of 22, 2¼l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 7 300-12 Saint D’Oroux (35) S Crawford (IRE) 6 11-4 Mr B Bromley (7) 150 S 10-1 (10-4) Held up, chasing leaders, not clear run last, went 2nd post, held, 2nd of 11, 1½l behind Cormier (10-7) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl (2) sft 8 514-24 Winter Fog (23) (H) (BF) (F) E Mullins (IRE) 8 11-3 P Townend 151 S 11-2fav (10-8) Midfield, every chance last, kept on flat, 4th of 22, 3½l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft in Mar 9 -11306 Ilikedwayurthinkin (22) G Cromwell (IRE) 8 11-1 M P Walsh 145 S 40-1 (11-4) In touch, closed 6th, outpaced 2 out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 23, 9l off Banbridge (11-3) at Chelt 2m 4f cond hcap hdle (2) gs 10 -29456 If The Cap Fits (23) (B) (CD) H Fry 10 11-1 D Jacob 148 S 33-1 (10-0) Nudged along leaving start, stayed on well last, never nearer, 6th of 22, 8l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Chelt 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 11 35U547 Whatsnotoknow (23) M F Morris (IRE) 7 11-0 D J O’Keeffe 149 S 40-1 (10-7) Raced keenly, every chance 2 out, pushed along from last, 7th of 22, 8l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Chelt 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 12 P-232P Emitom (49) W Greatrex 8 10-13 Rachael Blackmore 137 H 14-1 (11-4) Raced wide in 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Wholestone (11-4) at Haydock 3m hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb 13 4F4228 Coeur Serein (23) (B) (D) Jonjo O’Neill 8 10-13 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 150 G 33-1 (10-5) Midfield, ridden approaching last, plugged on one pace flat, 8th of 22, 9l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Chelt 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 14 -7PPU4 Whirling Dervish (34) J F Levins (IRE) 7 10-11 R Doyle 149 H 16-1 (11-12) In rear, ridden 2 out, no impression in 4th last, no extra, 4th of 6, 45l off Egality Mans (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f beg chase hvy 15 5-3F24 Remastered (77) D Pipe 9 10-11 T Scudamore 151 GS 4-1 (10-7) Chased leader, soon outpaced by leaders, no extra flat, 4th of 10, 10l off Royale Pagaille (11-10) at Hayd 3m 2f hcap ch G2 (1) sft 16 2-2111 Serious Charges (21) (SF) A Honeyball 5 10-11 R Dingle 153 S 7-2fav (11-6) Held up, challenged 3 out, led next, clear last, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp hdl (3) sft beating Pulling Stumps (11-6) by 7l 17 0-2P4P The Cob (23) (B) B Pauling 8 10-10 K Woods 152 S 40-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, soon weakened 2 out, pulled up last, in a race won by Third Wind (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 18 2F1-PP Flash The Steel (35) D Skelton 10 10-10 H Skelton – – 28-1 (11-1) Off the pace in last pair, never on terms, pulled up last, in a race won by Famous Bridge (10-3) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) sft 19 -81F55 Party Business (22) I Williams 6 10-10 C Todd (3) 147 GS 28-1 (10-12) Held up, headway before last, ran on well flat, nearest finish, 5th of 23, 7l off Banbridge (11-3) at Chelt 2m 4f cond hcap hdle (2) gs 20 01-13P Bushypark (78) P Kirby 8 10-10 T Dowson – – 16-1 (11-7) Made most, headed 4 out, soon dropped to 3rd, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Fantastikas (11-7) at Ling 2m 7f nov chs (2) hvy 21 0-3523 Master Debonair (49) H Fry 8 10-9 S Bowen 151 H 11-2 (11-9) Handy, ridden after 2 out, stayed on one pace, no impression, 3rd of 9, 6l off Sizable Sam (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp hdl (3) sft 22 1-1227 Pounding Poet (101) T Lacey 6 10-6 S Sheppard 151 S 11-2 (10-7) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 21l behind Dashel Drasher (11-12) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft BETTING: 11-2 Winter Fog, 8 Third Wind, Serious Charges, Beauport, 10 Saint D’Oroux, Remastered, Mill Green, Party Business. 2021: HOMETOWN BOY 6 11 0, Ciaran Gethings 6-1 Fav (S Edmunds), 19 ran. STAT OF THE DAY Trainer R Menzies and jockey Dougie Costello have a 50 per cent strike rate together at Wolverhampton — two wins from four runners for a levelstake profit of £27.50. So look out for Odd Socks Havana (7.30). PRO-BET LILKIAN (5.30 Wolverhampton) 2pts win TODAY’S FAB 4 TIPS NORTHERNER’S NAP FORZA ORTA (3.50 Thirsk) TOPSPOT THREE STRIPE LIFE (2.25 Aintree) WEST COUNTRY’S BEST SERIOUS CHARGES (1.45 Aintree) SPEEDHORSE NAVELLO (3.15 Thirsk) cUT A DASH Master Debonair can win the opener in style MASTER BLASTER NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 MASTER DEBONAIR 2 SERIOUS CHARGES 3 ILIKEDWAYUR THINKIN MASTER DEBONAIR is weighted to give a bold show at rewarding odds. The son of Yeats – dam Swincombe Flame landed Kempton’s Lanzarote Hurdle in 2012 – made a bright start to his career over hurdles for Colin Tizzard two winters ago, landing a Grade 2 novice event at Ascot in 2019. That turned out to be Master Debonair’s most recent success before he embarked on an eightstrong losing streak, during which time he switched yards to be trained by Harry Fry (above). But there have been green shoots on his last two starts – the eight-yearold finished a close second at Taunton in January before a respectable third at Wincanton the following month. My selection, wearing cheekpieces today, is now 20lb below his peak rating and, with this three-mile trip looking within range, Master Debonair can reward each-way support – at the very least. In a tricky opener, Beauport, Serious Charges and Ilikedwayurthinkin are the most convincing candidates for the podium.
mirror.co.uk/sport AINTREE In association with THER RACES AT AINTREE TODAY 2.25 1 8-1F13 Captain Conby (44) (BF, D) E Sheehy (IRE) 5 11-4 K Sexton 143 S 11-8fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, no impression run-in, 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 2½l off The Goffer (11-0) at Thurl 2m 5f nov hdle Grd 3 (1) sft 2 2-1233 Colonel Mustard (22) (H) L Fowler (IRE) 7 11-4 C J Orr 153 GS 13-2 (10-11) In touch, every chance last, lost 2nd flat, no extra close home, 3rd of 26, 3l off State Man (11-1) at Chelt 2m1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gs 3 1-2221 Good Risk At All (49) S Thomas 6 11-4 S Twiston-Davies 149 S 6-4fav (10-9) Held up, close up 3 out, drew clear after last, easily, won at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) sft beating Christopher Wood (11-9) by 9l 4 7-2224 Great Heart’Jac (56) (BF) F O’Brien 7 11-4 P Brennan 125 GS 3-1fav (10-13) Led early, reduced lead 2 out, soon headed, weakened run-in, 4th of 11, 2¼l off Surtitle (11-2) at Newb 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs 5 11B1 Harbour Lake (27) (D) A King 6 11-4 T Cannon 142 S 6-4 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, soon led last, ran on, won at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar beating Jungle Jack (11-9) by 4l 6 15-123 Might I (77) (EW) H Fry 6 11-4 S Bowen 146 GS 9-2 (11-6) Mid division, tracking leaders 3 out, every chance last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 7, 5l off Jonbon (11-11) at Hayd 2m nov hdl G2 (1) sft 7 1-1241 Nells Son (35) N Richards 7 11-4 D McMenamin 149 S 16-1 (11-3) Held up, went 2nd last, stayed on run-in, led post, won at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl G2 (1) sft beating North Lodge (11-8) by shd 8 112 North Lodge (35) (BF, C, D) A King 5 11-4 A P Heskin 155 S 5-2fav (11-8) Held up, headway 3 out, led last, stayed on run-in, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd off Nells Son (11-3) at Kels 2m 2f nov hdl G2 (1) sft 9 3-111P Stage Star (24) (H) P Nicholls 6 11-4 H Cobden 154 S 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, not fluent 3 out, pulled up last, in a race won by Sir Gerhard (11-7) at Chelt 2m5f nov hdl Grd 1 (1) sft 10 4-1222 Three Stripe Life (24) (SF) G Elliott (IRE) 6 11-4 D N Russell ●158 S 8-1 (11-7) Held up, went 2nd last, no impression flat, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3½l off Sir Gerhard (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl Grade 1 (1) sft 11 2-1 Walking On Air (80) (F) N Henderson 5 11-4 N De Boinville 142 GS 5-6fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led 2 out and went clear last, easily, won at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs bt Hecouldbetheone (11-7) by 13l 12 2-3141 Elle Est Belle (58) (C, D) D Skelton 6 10-11 H Skelton 154 GS 15-8 (11-3) Towards rear, left in 2nd final flight, led final strides, won at Hunt 2m 4f Listed nov hdl (1) sft bt Gentleman At Arms (11-5) by nk 13 422294 Saint Riquier (13) I Williams 4 10-8 T Scudamore 129 S 14-1 (11-11) Led, headed 3rd, close 3 out, kept on, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 7l off Krypton Gold (10-10) at Ascot 2m 3yo hcp hdl (2) gd BETTING: 5-2 Three Stripe Life, 3 Walking On Air, 15-2 Good Risk At All, 8 North Lodge, Elle Est Belle, Stage Star, 10 Colonel Mustard, 16 Might I. BETWAY MERSEY NOVICES’ HDLE (GRADE 1) (1) (4YO+) 2m4f £56,270 (13 run) ITV/RTV DM1ST HENDO’S ACE TO WALK TALL NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 WALKING ON AIR 2 THREE STRIPE LIFE 3 NORTH LODGE WALKING ON AIR has a fair gap to bridge as he graduates from a novice hurdle to a Grade 1 – but can prove up to the job. Second in a Kempton bumper in March 2021, the Nicky Henderson-trained son of Walk In The Park – dam Refinement was a top-level scorer for Jonjo O’Neill – was then off the course for 305 days. Walking On Air made his return to the fray – and hurdles debut – over two miles at Newbury in mid- January, being sent off the 5-6 favourite in a field of Hecouldbetheone – and surface and is taken to add 2021: MY DROGO 6 11 4, Harry Skelton 5-4 Fav (D Skelton), 12 ran. 12. And he could hardly that margin could have to the Seven Barrows IN FORM have been more impressive been substantially greater stable’s embarrassment of TRAINERS: C Gordon 5-7 (71%), S England 2-4 (50%), D Pipe 8-18 in victory, still having a (44%), Henry Oliver 3-7 (43%), A Hales 2-5 (40%), D & N Barron 2-5 had Nico de Boinville so riches in the rookie hurdler (40%), Darryll Holland 3-8 (38%), G Hanmer 3-8 (38%), K P De Foy 3-9 vice-like grip of his bridle desired. category. (33%), N Henderson 9-30 (30%), C Tizzard 7-24 (29%), Dr R Newland when hitting the front after A leading fancy for the Ballymore runner-up 5-17 (29%), E Williams 7-24 (29%), R Cowell 2-7 (29%), Jonjo O’Neill 6-22 (27%), M Walford 4-15 (27%), E Walker 1-4 (25%), J Butler 3-13 the third-last flight. Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Three Stripe Life is the (23%), K Ryan 5-23 (22%), D Skelton 7-33 (21%). By the time he reached before Henderson opted to clubhouse leader in terms JOCKEYS: Tom Cannon 8-15 (53%), Bruce Lynn 2-5 (40%), Danny Mullins 6-16 (38%), Tom Scudamore 6-16 (38%), Adam Wedge 6-18 (33%), the winning post, Walking bypass Cheltenham, of form and is feared most, Harry Bannister 4-12 (33%), Jack Garritty 2-6 (33%), Nico De Boinville On Air had put 13 lengths Walking On Air has hardly with North Lodge and Elle 4-14 (29%), Phillip Armson 2-7 (29%), James Sullivan 3-11 (27%). between himself and scratched beneath the Est Belle next on the list. today’s abc guide to FIVE UK meetings Aintree - Ai Bangor-on-Dee - Ba Newcastle - Nc Thirsk - Th Wolverhampton - Wo Admirable Lad 5.00 Th Adrimel 4.15 Ai After John 2.05 Th Agusta Gold 5.15 Ai Air Of York 7.00 Wo Ajay’s Ways 3.08 Ba Alablaq 5.30 Wo Alioski 8.30 Wo Amalfi Salsa 7.00 Wo Amarillo Sky 3.00 Ai Amber Gold 12.30 Nc Anibale Fly 5.15 Ai Another Romance 6.00 Wo Any Second Now 5.15 Ai Ar Mest 2.33 Ba Arceno’s Adventure 4.52 Ba As 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Ai Tigerbythetail 4.22 Ba Top Ville Ben 5.15 Ai Toptime 5.00 Th Trick Of The Tail 4.52 Ba Tricorn 3.50 Th True Mason 2.05 Th Two For Gold 5.15 Ai Twotwothree 2.33 Ba Uccello 8.00 Wo Ugo Du Misselot 4.40 Nc Unashamed 5.00 Th Uncle Gez 4.00 Nc Up With The Play 12.30 Nc Upalnitetogetlucky 7.30 Wo Vintage Fizz 1.55 Ba Voltaic 5.30 Wo Walking On Air 2.25 Ai Warriors Story 4.00 Nc Well Prepared 7.30 Wo Welsh Charger 4.52 Ba Westdante 1.37 Nc Western Melody 5.00 Th Western Zephyr 6.20 Ai Whatsnotoknow 1.45 Ai Whelans Bridge 1.00 Nc Whirling Dervish 1.45 Ai Whisky Mcgonagall 12.55 Th Winter Fog 1.45 Ai Wishing And Hoping 4.15 Ai Yellow Bear 4.30 Th Yorgunnabeamunky 12.30 Nc Yukon Mission 2.05 Th SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 9 ONE BETTER? Run Wild Fred was second in Irish National pot of gold Melissa Jones’ Placepot fancies Tiger team look ready to Run Wild 1.45 4.15 TIME to celebrate with TEA CLIPPER was a PARTY BUSINESS in solid fourth in the Ultima the Grand National day and off a 1lb lower mark, opener. has what it takes to go He finished strongly in close in race five. the Martin Pipe at Breathing surgery and Cheltenham. cheekpieces eked out a If The Cap Fits is little more and he’s still fitted with blinkers for open to improvement. trainer Harry Fry, who is Cap Du Nord is still enjoying a fine season. a player off an 8lb higher SELECTIONS: PARTY mark given the manner of BUSINESS, IF THE CAP his recent triumph. FITS SELECTIONS: TEA 2.25 CLIPPER, CAP DU NORD GOOD RISK AT ALL 5.15 finally showed what he is There is no Tiger Roll capable of over hurdles this year, but Gordon with an easy win at Ellliott (left) and Ascot. Gigginstown have His jumping a live chance of improved winning the markedly there, Grand National which gives with RUN WILD connections good FRED. vibes. Much improved since SELECTION: GOOD RISK fitted with blinkers, his AT ALL stamina is proven having 3.00 been second in last year’s EDWARDSTONE gave Irish National. Alan King a welcome He bumped into a Festival winner at smart horse in the Cheltenham and he is National Hunt Chase and tipped to double up. is ideal for this test. This flat track will suit Kildisart won even better and the smartly over 3m 1f a ground is in his favour. couple of years and SELECTION: shaped encouragingly in EDWARDSTONE his prep run. 3.35 He is off the same CHAMP is back to the rating so, if lasting the scene of his comfortable trip, has place claims, Grade 1 win of three years along with 2021 third ago. Any Second Now. He has a great chance SELECTIONS: RUN WILD of reversing Stayers’ FRED, KILDISART, ANY Hurdle form with Flooring SECOND NOW Porter on this level track. PLACEPOT PLAN: 12 lines at SELECTION: CHAMP £0.50 = £6
10 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 WINNER MACHINE DANNY HALL’S Aintree eyecatchers 3.00 AINTREE In association with POUNDLAND MAGHULL NOV CHASE (GRADE 1) (1) 2m Winner £67,524 (7 run) ITV/RTV DM1ST caNNON fires Tom Cannon celebrates after Edwardstone took the Arkle Trophy for Alan King (inset) HOT STUFF J’Ai Froid can land the opener Froid looks warm order for Morgan RUNNER-UP in the race last year, J’AI FROID can come in from the cold at Aintree today. The Laura Morgantrained nine-year-old was beaten three lengths by Hometown Boy in the EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle (1.45) 12 months ago. He runs off the same mark (143) but for the first time has the assistance of Adam Wedge, who won the Scottish County Hurdle for Morgan (below) on Socialist Agenda. J’ai Froid has run in chases previously this season, but caught the eye with an honest effort at Cheltenham in December when fifth to subsequent Ultima Handicap Chase scorer Corach Rambler. ESPOIR DE ROMAY is due an upgrade on the value of his four-lengths third behind Nuts Well at Kelso last month because the Kim Bailey yard was having a torrid time then. Bailey’s horses are running much better now as Espoir De Romay lines up for the Betway Handicap Chase (4.15) which the stable won with Happygolucky last year. Aintree was also the scene of the selection’s his career-best display — he looked to have Chantry House’s measure in the Grade 1 Mildmay Novices’ Chase here when falling two out. GOOD RISK AT ALL looked a machine when trying 2m4f for the first time and romping to victory at Ascot and has earned a tilt at the Grade 1 Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (2.25). The frantic last-minute scratching of three horses — two owned by JP McManus — gives Minella Times’ owner another strong Randox Grand National (5.15). candidate in former second reserve SCHOOL BOY HOURS, who won a £100,000 chase at Leopardstown over Christmas and was travelling well when slipping four fences from home in the Kim Muir. LONGHOUSE POET, who landed a gamble in the Thyestes Chase, is my other choice. ToDAY’s selections J’ai Froid (ew) 1.45 Aintree Good Risk At All (ew) 2.25 Aintree Espoir De Romay (ew) 4.15 Aintree Longhouse Poet (ew) 5.15 Aintree School Boy Hours (ew) 5.15 Aintree EDWARDSTONE IS ROCK SOLID NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 EDWARDSTONE 2 THIRD TIME LUCKI 3 GENTLEMAN DE MEE EDWARDSTONE lived up to his status as favourite for the Arkle Challenge Trophy – and is fancied to do the Cheltenham- Aintree double. After being brought down at Warwick on his seasonal debut, Alan King’s eight-year-old embarked on a sequence of five wins over fences, starting with a seven-length score at the same course 12 days later. Edwardstone and Tom Cannon then lifted Sandown’s top-level Henry VIII Novices’ Chase by 16 lengths before carrying a penalty to victory in Grade 2 events at Kempton (Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase) and Warwick (Kingmaker Novices’ Chase) on his next two 1 412F15 Amarillo Sky (24) (D) C Tizzard 6 11-4 B J Powell 158 S 5-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 6th, pushed along approaching 2 out, 5th of 16, 15l behind Global Citizen (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs G3 (1) hvy 2 B11111 Edwardstone (25) (C, D) (SF) A King 8 11-4 T Cannon ●176 GS 5-2fav (11-4) Chased leaders, closed 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led 2 out, asserting last, stayed on well flat, won at Chelt 2m nov chs G1 (1) gs bt Gabynako (11-4) by 4½l 3 F31F4P For Pleasure (24) (D) A Hales 7 11-4 K Woods 154 GS 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders on inside, lost place after 4th, towards rear and never on terms after, in a race won by Global Citizen (10-6) at Chelt 2m hcp chs G3 (1) hvy 4 1P1448 Fugitif (2) (D) R Hobson 7 11-4 N Scholfield 148 S 33-1 (10-6) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, hung left and lost 3rd after 2 out, weakened before last, 8th of 16, 29l off The Last Day (10-6) at Aintree 2m hcp chs G3 (1) gs 5 7-5211 Gentleman De Mee (35) (H) (D) (F) W P Mullins (IRE) 6 11-4 M P Walsh 169 Y 1-5fav (11-1) Made all and well clear throughout, stayed on from 2 out, not extended, unchallenged, won at Navan 2m nov chs Grd 3 (1) beating Grange Walk (11-1) by 16l 6 111123 Mick Pastor (147) (D) P Nicholls 6 11-4 H Cobden 160 G 5-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, outpaced 4 out, weakened into 4th when left 3rd at the last, 3rd of 4, 29l off Third Time Lucki (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) gd 7 -11312 Third Time Lucki (56) (D) D Skelton 7 11-4 H Skelton 168 GS 2-1 (11-5) Held up, closed 4 out, disputing 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner, kept on, 2nd of 4, 4½l behind Edwardstone (11-5) at Warwick 2m nov chs G2 (1) gs in Feb BETTING: 8-11 Edwardstone, 5-2 Gentleman De Mee, 9-2 Third Time Lucki, 20 Amarillo Sky, 25 Mick Pastor, 50 For Pleasure, 200 Fugitif. 2021: SHISHKIN 7 11 4, Nico De Boinville 1-8 Fav (N Henderson), 5 ran. outings. He spearheaded the Arkle betting at 5-2 and, having nimbly avoided fourth-fence faller Brave Seneca, he didn’t let his supporters down. Travelling with purpose and jumping with polish, my choice hit the front at the second-last fence before surging up the hill to beat Gabynako by four and a half lengths. It’s little surprise that Edwardstone is such a warm order here. Kingmaker second Third Time Lucki may fight it out with Gentleman De Mee for the minor medals. lucki charm Third Time Lucki can chase the favourite home
mirror.co.uk/sport 3.35 AINTREE In association with JRL GROUP LIVERPOOL HURDLE (GRADE 1) (1) 3m 1f Winner £140,325 (9 run) ITV/RTV DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 11 FLOORING SO POLISHED Thyme Hill, Paisley Park, NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 FLOORING PORteR 2 THYME HILL 3 THOMAS DARBY FLOORING PORTER has now settled the debate over the identity of the world’s top staying hurdler – and is a worthy favourite for the meeting’s final Grade 1 test. In the 2021 Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, Danny Mullins set out to make all the running on the Gavin Cromwell sevenyear-old and the 12-1 shot continued his rise through the ranks with a three-anda-quarter-length defeat of Sire Du Berlais. Last month, Flooring Porter returned to the Cotswolds to defend his title – top-level grinders Champ, Klassical Dream and Lisnagar Oscar were in opposition – on the back of three defeats. Mullins once again sent his mount to the head of affairs and Flooring Porter was travelling with conspicuous ease at the third flight from home. My selection ran on willingly on the ascent to the winning post to hold Thyme Hill – Champ came back in fourth – and spark mayhem in the hallowed winner’s enclosure. Flooring Porter is once again expected to go to the front – and stay there. Thyme Hill, who held Roksana by a neck to lift this race last year, once again rates the principal danger, with Champ and the enigmatic-but-gifted Thomas Darby likely to fight it out for the bronze medal. FLOOR SHOW Flooring Porter is quirky but world class 1 U37323 Ashdale Bob (24) J Harrington (IRE) 7 11-7 R M Power 161 H 14-1 (11-7) Led, clear 2 out, headed run-in, weakened into 3rd soon after, 3rd of 23, 6l behind Commander Of Fleet (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft 2 2P-124 Champ (23) (CD) N Henderson 10 11-7 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 169 GS 11-2 (11-10) Mid-division, headway 3 out, went 2nd 2 out before last, held flat, stayed on, 4th of 10, 4½l behind Flooring Porter (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft 3 1P-F21 Flooring Porter (23) (SF) G Cromwell (IRE) 7 11-7 D E Mullins ●173 S 4-1 (11-10) Jumped well, made all, clear at times, soon asserted, stayed on well, in command final 75 yards, won at Chelt 3m hdl G1 (1) sft bt Thyme Hill (11-10) by 2¾l 4 650317 Koshari (23) (CD) D M Christie (IRE) 10 11-7 Jonathan Moore 162 S 100-1 (11-10) Held up, effort after 2 out, switched left before last, no impression on leaders, 7th of 10, 8l behind Flooring Porter (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft 5 134751 Roi Mage (23) P Griffin (IRE) 10 11-7 D J O’Keeffe 128 H 13-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, disputed 2 out, kept on well run-in, asserted close home, won at Down Royal 3m 2f chs bt Agusta Gold (10-6) by 1¾l 6 2-2P40 Sire Du Berlais (23) (B) (BF) (EW) G Elliott (IRE) 10 11-7 M P Walsh 159 GS 11-2fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden last, no extra flat, 11th of 22, 12l behind Third Wind (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl G3 (1) sft 7 3-414P Thomas Darby (49) O Murphy 9 11-7 A Coleman 161 S 7-2 (11-10) Held up, closer at 2nd, pushed along 4 out, soon ridden, tailed off and pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Wholestone (11-4) at Haydock 3m hdl G2 (1) hvy 8 21-522 Thyme Hill (23) (CD) (F) P Hobbs 8 11-7 T J O’Brien 167 H 11-2 (11-10) Mid-division, headway 2 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner, held onto 2nd, 2nd of 10, 2¾l off Flooring Porter (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m hdl G1 (1) sft 9 3-151P Molly Ollys Wishes (49) (BF, D) D Skelton 8 11-0 H Skelton 160 GS 2-1fav (11-3) Raced without hind shoes, tracked leader, lost 2nd turning in, lost 3rd 3 out, pulled up next, in a race won by Wholestone (11-4) at Haydock 3m hdl G2 (1) hvy BETTING: 7-4 Flooring Porter, 11-4 Thyme Hill, 7-2 Champ, 10 Sire Du Berlais, Ashdale Bob, 16 Thomas Darby, 20 Molly Ollys Wishes, Koshari, 100 Roi Mage. 2021: THYME HILL 7 11 7, Tom O’Brien 5-2 Fav (P Hobbs), 15 ran.
12 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 4.15 oscar bravo NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 OSCAR ELITE 2 CAP DU NORD 3 KILLER KANE OSCAR ELITE ran a fine third over this trip at Cheltenham – and has more to offer. Beaten at two and a half miles there on his first two bids in handicaps, Colin Tizzard’s (right) son of Oscar moved up in distance at last month’s Festival. Sent off at 22-1 for the Ultima Handicap Chase – he competed from 4lb out of the weights – Harry Cobden’s mount ran above 6.20 NEWSBOY’S 1-2-3 1 ERNEST GRAY 2 RATH GAUL BOY 3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ERNEST GRAY has already shown a large measure of ability – and there is plenty more where that came from. The son of Walk In The Park, then in the care of Co Wexford-based Colin Bowe, got his career off to a winning start with a neck margin at Punchestown in March of last year. On the back of 363 days on the sidelines – Ernest Gray moved stables to join Alan King in the interim – the five-year-old reappeared at Warwick last month. He travelled well throughout and motored home by 13 lengths from Everyonesgame – and merits this step up in class. Willie Mullins’ prodigious bumper record inevitably makes Rath Gaul Boy of interest, while Shomen Uchi and Leave Of Absence are others worth a second look. AINTREE In association with BETWAY HANDICAP CHASE (GRADE 3) (1) 3m1f £56,270 (18 run) ITV/RTV market expectations with a three-length third to Corach Rambler, with Tea Clipper eight lengths back in fourth and Grumpy Charley pulling up. The seven-year-old was reported to have bled from the nose that day but his trainer maintains he is at the top of his game now and a 2lb higher mark here should not stop him giving another good account. In a very open contest – Shan Blue makes little appeal at his current odds – Cap Du Nord, Adrimel and Oscar Elite’s stable-companion Killer Kane are all more than capable of having a major say. WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK FLAT RACE 1 313 Astronomic View (55) (D) Mrs S Gardner 5 11-4 Lucy Gardner 116 S 5-1 (11-12) Midfield, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Copper Cove (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (5) sft in Feb 2 137 Basford (56) (D) J Candlish 5 11-4 D J O’Keeffe 114 S 28-1 (11-5) Held up, closer in mid-division 6f out, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 12, 11l behind Top Dog (11-5) at Newbury 2m Listed NH flat (1) gs 3 1-21 Chianti Classico (128) (D) (EW) K Bailey 5 11-4 D Bass 120 S 5-2fav (11-4) Led and soon clear, headed 8f out, led again 3f out, clear 2f out, eased, comfortable, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (5) sft bt Bolintlea (10-11) by 11l 4 11 Crambo (34) F O’Brien 5 11-4 C Brace 118 S 3-1fav (11-10) Held up, 5th 3 out, closed 2 out, switched right 1f out, stayed on well, led towards finish, won at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (5) sft beating Butch (11-3) by ½l 5 21 Cruz Control (88) (D) T Lacey 5 11-4 T Bellamy 116 H 10-11fav (11-6) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd turning in, challenged final furlong, won on the nod, won at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (5) hvy bt Marty Byrde (11-6) by hd, 8 ran 6 2-1 Donaire (41) O Greenall 6 11-4 N Scholfield 115 GS 11-1 (11-4) Made all, clear from 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, easily, won at Hereford 2m NH flat (4) gs in Feb beating Ebonello (10-11) by 7l, 10 ran 7 1-1 Ernest Gray (27) A King 5 11-4 T Cannon 127 GS 4-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, clear and ran green 1f out, easily, won at Warwick 2m NH flat (5) gs beating Everyonesgame (11-3) by 13l 1 21F-33 Espoir De Romay (35) (BF) K Bailey 8 11-12 D Bass 148 H 5-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed between last two, no extra in 3rd before the last, 3rd of 7, 4l off Nuts Well (11-6) at Kelso 2m 7f lst chs (1) sft 2 252-F6 Shan Blue (23) (SF) D Skelton 8 11-5 H Skelton 156 GS 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, disputed 2nd 3 out, soon beaten, weakening in 4th 2 out, lost 4th flat, 6th of 7, 32l behind Allaho (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f chs G1 (1) sft 3 -2FP12 Empire Steel (14) (BF, D) A M Thomson 8 11-4 R Mania 159 G 5-4fav (11-11) Led, jumped right 3rd, joined when not fluent last, headed flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 4, ¾l behind Potterman (11-12) at Kelso 3m 2f hcp chs (2) gd 4 37-32P Sam Brown (49) A Honeyball 10 11-4 A Coleman 162 H 6-1 (11-2) Raced very wide, led 8th, went 2nd 11th, lost 2nd 5 out, ridden, pulled up 4 out, in a race won by The Galloping Bear (10-7) at Hayd 3m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) hvy 5 -16218 Exelerator Express (182) (BF) N Mulholland 8 11-2 S Twiston-Davies 163 G 16-5fav (11-5) Towards rear, some headway after 6 out, pushed along 5 out, weakened 3 out, 8th of 13, 21l behind Chirico Vallis (10-2) at Chepstow 3m hcap ch (2) gd 6 3-1244 Tea Clipper (25) T Lacey 7 11-1 S Sheppard 161 G 12-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, dropped to 3rd next until the last, weakened run-in, 4th of 24, 11l off Corach Rambler (10-2) at Chelt 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs 7 11P32P Wishing And Hoping (23) (CD) M Rowley 12 11-0 A Edwards (3) 163 GS 40-1 (10-13) Led, headed 1st, prominent, lost place 7th, pulled up before 12th, in a race won by Coole Cody (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar, 15 ran 8 2U9P-1 Commodore (120) V Williams 10 10-13 C Deutsch 161 GS 7-1 (10-0) Jumped well, went clear 17th until 3 out, soon clear again, stayed on, won at Chelt 3m 2f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs bt Mister Fogpatches (10-6) by 15l 9 -F3453 Oscar Elite (25) (F) C Tizzard 7 10-11 H Cobden 161 GS 22-1 (10-0) Mid-division, went 2nd 2 out, every chance final 150 yards, kept on pressing for 2nd, 3rd of 24, 3l off Corach Rambler (10-2) at Chelt 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs 10 P-P119 Adrimel (23) (V) T Lacey 7 10-11 T Bellamy 160 S 7-1 (10-11) Midfield, not fluent 5th, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 9th of 15, 26l off Coole Cody (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft 11 6-513P Grumpy Charley (25) Chris Honour 7 10-11 B Carver 162 S 16-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, pushed along before 15th, soon struggling, pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Corach Rambler (10-2) at Chelt 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) gs 12 -64330 Espoir De Teillee (98) T R George 10 10-10 T Scudamore 162 GS 40-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, 30l behind Vienna Court (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Jan 13 504831 Cap Du Nord (42) Christian Williams 9 10-6 J Tudor 159 S 13-2 (10-0) Soon towards rear, chasing leaders 12th, led 2 out, clear before last, stayed on, won at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb beating Kitty’s Light (11-2) by 2¾l (GRADE 2) (1) 2m1f £28,135 (20 run) RTV TOUGH COOKIE Ernest Gray (green cap) battles to a hardfought victory JOIN THE ELITE Oscar Elite has class to spare over 3m trip 8 11 Henri The Second (113) (F) P Nicholls 5 11-4 H Cobden 120 GS 10-3 (11-4) Ran green and hung left, made all, ridden after 2 out, stayed on final furlong, won at Ascot 2m Listed NH flat (1) gs bt Authorised Speed (11-4) by 1l 9 110 Houlanbatordechais (24) (H) W P Mullins (IRE) 5 11-4 P Townend 118 H 14-1 (11-5) Raced keenly, soon in touch, led 9 out, clear 7 out, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 15th of 20, behind Facile Vega (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m G1 NH flat (1) hvy 10 15 Hullnback (56) F O’Brien 5 11-4 P Brennan 119 GS 8-1 (11-5) Off the pace in last pair, headway 2 out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Top Dog (11-5) at Newbury 2m Listed NH flat (1) gs 11 311 Leave Of Absence (7) C Gordon 5 11-4 Joshua Moore ●128 G 8-15fav (11-6) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newbury 2m NH flat (3) gd beating Boom Boom (10-8) by 6l, 5 ran 12 11 Lookaway (48) (H) N King 5 11-4 J Quinlan 114 S 5-2fav (11-5) Held up, headway chasing leaders 4f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, stayed on, won at Newbury 2m NH flat (4) sft bt Fame And Concrete (11-12) by 1¾l 13 131 Prairie Wolf (70) (D) Sue Smith 5 11-4 R Mania 118 G 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Doncaster 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd beating Bold Reaction (11-2) by shd 14 11 Rath Gaul Boy (33) (SF) W P Mullins (IRE) 5 11-4 Mr P W Mullins 119 Y 8-13fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, went 3rd travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on final furlong, won at Leop 2m NH flat bt Golden Wonder’s (12-0) by 6l DM1ST 14 8214P5 Mint Condition (23) J Candlish 8 10-6 D J O’Keeffe 164 H 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 3rd, pushed along 3 out, ridden last, no extra from last, 5th of 20, 14l off Chambard (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m 2f amat hcap ch (2) sft 15 5-1114 Scene Not Herd (28) (BF) C Longsdon 7 10-4 J J Burke 157 GS 3-1fav (11-8) Soon held up in 5th, gained a place at 6th, plugged on into 4th between last two, 4th of 6, 14l off Killer Kane (11-0) at Sand 2m 4f nov Listed hcp hdl (1) gs 16 P-29P4 The Hollow Ginge (57) N Twiston-Davies 9 10-3 J Nailor (3) ●165 G 12-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, lost place 4th, not fluent 4 out, went remote 4th latter stages, 4th of 9, 24l behind Flegmatik (10-10) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd 17 -33611 Killer Kane (28) (EW) C Tizzard 7 10-2 B J Powell 162 GS 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, idled run-in, kept on, won at Sandown 2m 4f nov Listed hcp hdl (1) gs bt Flic Ou Voyou (11-7) by 1¼l, 6 ran 18 284843 Didero Vallis (23) (B) (D) V Williams 9 10-1 H Nugent (3) 156 H 66-1 (10-8) Led, joined 17th, led again next, headed 3 out, ridden last, rallied flat, 3rd of 20, 3½l off Chambard (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m 2f amat hcap ch (2) sft in Mar BETTING: 5-2 Shan Blue, 13-2 Oscar Elite, 8 Tea Clipper, Cap Du Nord, 10 Espoir De Romay, Commodore, 12 Killer Kane, 14 Adrimel. 2021: HAPPYGOLUCKY 7 11 7, David Bass 11-4 Fav (K Bailey), 13 ran. BOY RACER Rath Gaul Boy stretches out to win well TODAY’S BAGS DOGS PERRY BARR: 11.06 Swift Hatchet (6- 5-1) 11.21 Moanteen Lilly (2-5-4) 11.36 Droopys Candle (1-6-4) 11.51 Lie Forrit Robbo (6-3-5) 12.06 Swift Launch (1-4-3) 12.21 Stonepark Sky (1-6-2) 12.36 Shortwood Mel (4-2-3) 12.51 Church Girl (Nap) (6-1-4) 1.06 Rollaway Bailey (6-4-2) 1.21 Nakashima (4-5-6) 1.36 Heathmill Cookie (2-6-4) 1.51 Walmley Sarah (2-3-6) NEWCASTLE: 2.04 Swift Binding (1-3- 4) 2.19 Abitofa Mistral (6-4-2) 2.36 A Bit Of Jean (4-3-5) 2.54 Kelso Lassie (2-5-4) 3.09 Sonic Lord (4-6-3) 3.26 Fat Belly Ellie (6-4-2) 3.44 Rushmoor Jer (2-5-6) 4.04 Best Trend (Nap) (4-5-2) 4.23 Kanturk News (3-5-2) 4.43 Agilis Georgie (6-5-2) 5.03 Wraysbury Hero (6-2-1) 5.22 Luv Ya Mar (1-2-4) SHEFFIELD: 6.19 Ballydoyle Razor (4- 2-1) 6.36 Mateo Amore (Nap) (4-6-5) 6.51 Rhoden Georgia (3-4-6) 7.09 Droopys Serenade (5-6-4) 7.26 Drumdoit Denver (4-5-6) 7.41 Catsbrindle Girl (5-3-6) 7.58 Droopys Turbine (1-2-4) 8.12 Distant Pete (5-3-2) 8.27 Tullymurry Soda (1-4- 2) 8.46 Badger Blue (4-6-5) 9.01 Sonnet Sky (5-4-2) 9.16 Dynamo Lee (2-3-6) 9.31 Valais Recruit (4-2-6) 9.48 Harton Folk (1-4-5) YESTERDAY’S DOGS KINSLEY. - 11.06 Cinderella Man 10-3 (2-3-5, £22.37, TC: £38.25). 11.21 Lady Killer 11-8f (4-3-5, £10.72, TC: £31.32). 11.36 Ballymac Fifra 3-1 (4-5-6, £15.02, TC: £65.90). 11.51 Durrow Charmer 10-3 (6-5-3, £17.16, TC: £41.01). 12.06 Pacific Picture 10-3 (2-4-5, £28.73, TC: £85.16). 12.21 Doomedatthebar 13-8f (6-1-4, £9.97, TC: £23.48). 12.36 Christopper 10-3 (1- 4-5, £13.67, TC: £24.85). 12.51 Sweet Cailin 9-2 (6-1-4, £25.45, TC: £75.60). 1.06 Jewelofthemile 11-4 (3-5-1, £11.37, TC: £24.91). 1.21 Prince Bobby 5-4f (2-4-6, £8.09, TC: £32.04). 1.36 Russanda Perry 10-3 (5-3-1, £14.55, TC: £64.27). 1.51 Airlie House 9-4jt (6-1-2, £16.73, TC: £43.43). SWINDON. - 11.13 Moreton Magpie 3-1 (6-2-3, £12.59, TC: £46.95). 11.28 Ballymac Denzel 2-1f (2-1-5, £8.69, TC: £33.62). 11.43 Zoomey Val 4-1 (6-4-2, £21.95, TC: £66.68). 11.58 Hackattack 5-2 (3-1-6, £17.72, TC: £40.44). 12.13 Ardera Violet 13-2 (3-6-2, £32.76, TC: £49.45). 12.28 Ratchies Champ 11-4f (3- 4-2, £14.58, TC: £61.19). 12.43 Archgrove Abbie 10-3 (4-3-5, £23.07, TC: £100.58). 12.58 Confey Laser 3-1 (3-4-1, £19.34, TC: £46.59). 1.13 Hardly Normal 13-8f (4- 2-1, £12.46, TC: £30.15). 1.28 Ravenswell Rebel 5-2 (2-5-4, £22.48, TC: £46.84). 1.44 Tommys Empress 3-1 (2-4-5, £20.62, TC: £92.74). 1.59 Builders King 2-1jt (3-5-4, £20.97, TC: £44.74). NEWCASTLE. - 2.04 In This Moment 5-1 (5-2-1, £32.90, TC: £65.67). 2.19 Lightfoot Sam Evensf (6-5-4, £6.33, TC: £20.62). 2.36 Blackhouse Conni 6-1 (3-5-6, £35.79, TC: £149.28). 2.54 Target Slick 11-2 (1-6-3, £89.68, TC: £217.03). 3.09 Ice Cream 15-8 (4-2-3, £12.08, TC: £21.99). 3.26 Watermill Pepper 2-1 (4-1-6, £15.52, TC: £25.29). 3.44 Chiltern Amelia 13-2 (1-4-2, £70.35, TC: £133.73). 4.04 Nice As Ice 10-11f (6- 2-1, £6.07, TC: £14.80). 4.23 Caoimhe Steps 9-4 (3-1-4, £11.12, TC: £20.83). 4.43 Havana Playtime 7-2 (6-5-1, £12.43, TC: £30.88). 5.03 Swift Barney 13-8f (5-4-2, £14.01, TC: £60.25). 5.22 Plankey Mill 11-2 (1-3-2, £26.08, TC: £69.56). 15 614 Rockinastorm (64) (BF, D) H Daly 5 11-4 T J O’Brien 115 S 11-4fav (11-9) Led, headed over 3f out, 4th and no extra from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Sporting Ace (11-2) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (5) sft in Feb 16 21 Shomen Uchi (52) S Thomas 5 11-4 C Deutsch 119 S 2-5fav (11-2) Prominent, led over 3f out, soon went clear in a canter, not extended, won at Hereford 2m NH flat (4) sft in Feb beating Park This One (11-2) by 10l, 6 ran 17 812 Swapped (76) N Henderson 5 11-4 N De Boinville 114 SS 10-1 (11-8) Raced keenly tracking leaders, went 2nd 2f out, outpaced 2f out, well held final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3½l behind Our Jester (11-8) at Lingfield 2m NH flat (2) std 18 11 Western Zephyr (71) C Longsdon 5 11-4 S Bowen 124 GS 7-2fav (11-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (5) gs in Jan beating Rambo T (11-6) by 1¼l, 13 ran 19 22 Blow Your Wad (30) T Lacey 4 10-10 S Sheppard 117 GS 10-3 (10-8) Mid-division, went 2nd home turn, led final furlong, headed final 100 yards, not recover, 2nd of 12, 1¾l behind Tahmuras (11-4) at Wincanton 1m 7f NH flat (5) gs 20 312 Imperial Bede (161) Jonjo O’Neill 4 10-10 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 126 H 4-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden from 2f out, kept on well, 2nd of 8, 2½l behind Idefixe Du Moulin (9-7) at Nantes(FR) 1m 4f hvy in Oct BETTING: 5 Rath Gaul Boy, 6 Ernest Gray, 13-2 Henri The Second, 8 Houlanbatordechais, 10 Leave Of Absence, Lookaway, 12 Chianti Classico, Shomen Uchi, Hullnback. 2021: KNAPPERS HILL 5 11 4, Megan Nicholls 8-1 (P Nicholls), 18 ran.
mirror.co.uk/sport by david yates AINTREE In association with action from day TWO DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 13 wonder of d’ou Fakir completes a marvellous Marsh Chase double to put McManus in good heart ahead of National assault FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES retained his title in the Marsh Chase as JP McManus limbered up for his five-strong Randox Grand National assault with a Grade 1 double. Twelve months ago, the Joseph O’Brien trainee had thundered to an 11-length victory in the two-and-a-halfmile Friday feature. The follow-up was less emphatic, but the 10-11 hotpot answered jockey Mark Walsh’s calls to fight off Hitman by five and a half lengths “He turns up and runs his race every day,” said O’Brien. “He makes my life very easy. “There was a moment when I thought the horse on his outside was going well, but we got good jumps at the last two and that sealed it for us.” Earlier, McManus, whose colours will be carried by reigning champ Minella Times, Any Second Now, Enjoy D’Allen, Anibale Fly and School Boy Hours as he seeks a third National triumph, endured a nail-biter as Jonbon fought to a neck call over El Fabiolo for the top-level Betway Novices’ Hurdle. Douvan’s brother, a £570,000 purchase after winning in the point-to-point field, had lost his unbeaten record with a 22-length second to Nicky Henderson stablemate Constitution Hill in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. “He has done nothing wrong all year apart from bump into an extraordinary horse that, luckily, lives in the same place,” said Henderson. “I’m pretty certain he will go chasing next season.” The four-runner Grade 1 SHIPSHAPE Ahoy Senor showed his liking for Aintree again Betway Mildmay Novices’ Chase was billed as match between L’Homme Presse, winner of Cheltenham’s Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase, and Bravemansgame, a late defector from that three-mile test on account of heavy ground on the second day of the National Hunt Festival. But Ahoy Senor, a 66-1 winner over hurdles at last year’s meeting, had other ideas, making all to beat Fury Road by five lengths, with the fancied pair filling the last two placings. Lucinda Russell, whose sevenyear-old had chased L’Homme Presse home 23 days earlier, said: “At Cheltenham, he learned what he was supposed to be doing, and he showed that today. “Next season will end up with the Gold Cup. It’s the dream again, isn’t it?” Langer Dan, a costly failure for punters when brought down in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham, justified 4-1 joint-favouritism in the Alder Hey & Aintree Handicap Hurdle. Gavin Sheehan was prevented from riding Speech Bubble in the opening race after failing a racecourse breath test. FABULOUS FAKIR Fakir D’Oudairies’ Marsh Chase encore with Mark Walsh (inset) saluting the crowd RACE TITLE TOTTIE’S TOP DOG IN TOPHAM about 180 MAC words TOTTIE took centre stage on Ladies’ Day with a victory in the Randox Topham Handicap Chase. The Peter Bowen nineyear-old triumphed over the National fences when landing the Grand Sefton Chase in November, but came down at the Chair when contesting the Becher Chase the following month. Back over the famous obstacles, Mac Tottie gave Bowen a fifth Topham triumph — he shares the record with Nicky Henderson — when uniting with the Haverfordwest trainer’s son Sean for a four-and-a-quarter-length margin from Batcio. “This has been the plan since November,” said Bowen snr, previously successful with Dunbrody Millar (2007) and Always Waining (2010, 2011 and 2012). “He went off the boil a bit after that fall in the Becher Chase, but he’s come back spot on. “He just loves those fences. If he gets the trip, he might be a National horse one day.” Paul Nicholls (left) enjoyed a double in the final two races of the day as Gelino Bello and Hacker Des Places extended his lead at the top of the trainers’ table to £230,000. Gelino Bello and Harry Cobden stretched four and a half lengths clear of Gentleman At Arms in the Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices’ Hurdle. “He’ll just keep getting better as he gets stronger,” said the 12-time champion trainer. Nicholls was back in the winner’s enclosure after the concluding Park Palace Ponies Handicap Hurdle, in which Hacker Des Places and Angus Cheleda scored by a length.
DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 14 DM1ST AINTREE In association with 12.30 CONDS JOCK’ TRAINING SERIES NOV’ H’CAP HRDL (5) 3m £3,730 (11 run) 1 162 Bird On The Wire (34) D McCain 7 11-12 (D) (F) P J Kavanagh (3) 102 GS 2 516 Tartan Cookie (23) (B) Ewan Whillans 6 11-7 (CD) P Coleman (5) ●104 G 3 UF9 Large Action (19) R Fell 6 11-7................B Ffrench Davis 84 S 4 535 Amber Gold (18) M Walford 5 11-6......................T Midgley 95 H 5 569 Northern Falcon (32) Miss P Robson 7 11-5......L Stones 95 G 6 691 Post Chaise (28) O Greenall 5 11-2 (SF).....D Johnston (5) 103 S 7 F42 Ribeye (18) P Atkinson 7 10-11......................Jack Hogan (5) 101 GS 8 734 Up With The Play (16) (V) V Thompson 5 10-10 (EW)...P Armson 102 H 9 761 Songbird’s Tale (23) Paul Collins 7 10-2...M Galligan (3) 100 GS 10 -94 Our Cilla (23) (B) A Crook 8 10-0................. C Rabbitt (5) 93 GS 11 67P Yorgunnabeamunky (52) R Ross 6 10-0.. Daire Davis (5) 93 S BETTING: 7-2 Post Chaise, 4 Bird On The Wire, 5 Songbird’s Tale, 6 Ribeye, 15-2 Amber Gold, 10 Tartan Cookie, 12 Up With The Play, 14 Large Action. 1.00 GAINFORD GROUP NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 4f Winner £5,446 (7 run) 1 114 Git Maker (32) J Snowden 6 11-12 (BF) (SF).........G Sheehan ●130 S 2 230 Geordies Dream (53) Miss P Robson 7 11-0.. Sean Quinlan 114 GS 3 33 Kidman (14) S Waugh 6 11-0 (F)...........................J Hamilton 122 G 4 361 Shighness (33) M Hammond 5 11-0................... C O’Farrell 110 H 5 9 Teescomponentsfly (18) G Boanas 5 11-0..T Midgley (5) 62 GS 6 280 That Ships Sailed (297) (H) J Bedi 7 11-0.........C Bewley 98 GS 7 1-5 Whelans Bridge (32) R Dobbin 6 11-0..........Craig Nichol 109 GS BETTING: 8-11 Git Maker, 11-2 Kidman, 13-2 Geordies Dream, Whelans Bridge, 7 Shighness, 50 Teescomponentsfly, 66 That Ships Sailed. 1.37 CAZOO HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2m 4f Winner £3,513 (9 run) 1 1F2 Edmond Dantes (10) Ruth Jefferson 6 11-12 (BF) (SF) C Bewley 104 GS 2 245 Broomfields Kan (21) G Bewley 7 11-9........J Bewley (3) 105 H 3 111 Go On Chez (224) O Greenall 6 11-9 (D) (F).......Craig Nichol 97 G 4 PPP Darius Des Sources (52) (V) C Grant 9 11-5 (CD) Sean Quinlan - - 5 654 Loughermore (5) S Waugh 8 11-4 (D) (EW)...W Shanahan (7) ●112 S 6 552 Sir Apollo (29) S England 7 10-13.......................J England 101 G 7 PP4 Westdante (23) (B) D Brooke 7 10-8...................J Kington 102 GS 8 2P4 Begoodtoyourself (18) C Kellett 7 10-5 (BF)...... H Reed 107 S 9 PPU Oh No (12) M Barnes 10 10-0..............................S Mulqueen - - BETTING: 5-2 Edmond Dantes, 11-4 Go On Chez, 3 Sir Apollo, 10 Begoodtoyourself, Broomfields Kan, 12 Westdante, 14 Loughermore, 20 Darius Des Sources. 2.15 CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m 7f Winner £5,010 (6 run) 1 21P Chanting Hill (13) N Alexander 8 11-12 (D)... Sean Quinlan 112 S 2 126 Scottish Accent (13) (V) R Menzies 9 11-9......N Moscrop 116 H 3 5-3 Devour (331) S Corbett 9 11-8..........................Craig Nichol ●117 S 4 3P2 Morozov Cocktail (23) (B) T Easterby 6 11-6 mr W Easterby (5) 114 S 5 622 Rapid Raider (21) L Russell 8 11-3 (F)..............S Mulqueen 113 G 6 U11 Lough Salt (22) P Winks 11 10-10 (SF).................J Kington 108 G BETTING: 2 Lough Salt, 3 Rapid Raider, 5 Morozov Cocktail, 6 Scottish Accent, Chanting Hill, 10 Devour. 2.50 QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m Winner £6,219 (4 run) 1 120 Brief Times (21) (H) N Mulholland 6 11-9 (BF, D) (F).....J Best ●135 GS 2 115 See The Sea (138) D McCain 8 11-8 (D).... P J Kavanagh (5) 134 GF 3 -06 Red Force One (F26) P Kirby 7 11-2 (D)...J Williamson (5) 128 GS 4 453 Byzantine Empire (15) F O’Brien 5 11-0 (BF, D) (SF) L Harrison (3) 133 G BETTING: 6-4 Byzantine Empire, 2 Brief Times, 3 See The Sea, 8 Red Force One. 3.25 QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP CHASE (3) 2m 4f Winner £6,535 (5 run) 1 136 Empire De Maulde (29) J Ewart 8 11-12 (C, D).. C O’Farrell 139 G 2 922 The King Of May (20) B Ellison 8 11-5 (BF)... Sean Quinlan ●140 H 3 321 Buster Valentine (33) M Walford 9 11-5 (C) (F).. J Hamilton 138 S 4 041 Dalyotin (34) R Menzies 6 11-2 (SF)....................N Moscrop 138 S 5 -3P Sirwilliamwallace (126) A M Thomson 9 11-0 (D) Craig Nichol 136 S BETTING: 7-4 Dalyotin, 5-2 Buster Valentine, 10-3 The King Of May, 13-2 Empire De Maulde, 10 Sirwilliamwallace. 4.00 SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP HURDLE (DIV 1) (5) 2m 4f Winner £3,730 (13 run) 1 F01 Court At Slip (32) T Easterby 5 11-12 (CD) (SF) mr W Easterby (5) 102 GS 2 755 Pateen (175) J Bedi 10 11-10........................Miss J Bedi (7) 102 Y 3 -52 Get With It (32) (H) R Dobbin 7 11-8 (F)...........Craig Nichol 105 G 4 771 Johnson’s Blue (12) M Walford 5 11-7 (D)........J Hamilton 97 GS 5 690 Ilaya (73) (H) M Hammond 8 11-7 (C)..................... C O’Farrell 92 S 6 P10 Golden Chancer (190) D Bourke 8 11-3 (EW)......A Cawley 99 G 7 45P Black Minster (52) P Atkinson 7 11-0 (C)... Jack Hogan (7) ●106 S 8 159 Misscarlett (15) P Kirby 8 10-12 (D).......J Williamson (5) 102 GS 9 854 Warriors Story (32) N Alexander 6 10-11........B Lynn (5) 103 GS 10 097 Casamari Abbey (110) S G West 8 10-10 (D).......J Kington 71 Y 11 56/ Mirs Choice (762) D Thompson 12 10-5.....W Shanahan (7) - - 12 67P Uncle Gez (91) C Grant 6 10-0...................... Sean Quinlan 90 S 13 -88 Ballytobin (112) S Forster 7 10-0....................S Mulqueen 64 S BETTING: 3 Court At Slip, 10-3 Johnson’s Blue, 4 Get With It, 8 Warriors Story, 10 Pateen, Ilaya, 12 Golden Chancer, 14 Misscarlett. 4.40 SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP HURDLE (DIV 2) (5) 2m 4f Winner £3,730 (13 run) 1 725 Barnay (20) (B) J Coulson 7 11-12 (D)..................M Kendrick 99 S 2 545 Ugo Du Misselot (18) (H) T Davidson 8 11-10.......... H Reed 107 H 3 352 Kings Creek (16) M Walford 5 11-9 (SF).............J Hamilton 103 S 4 P2P Azof Des Mottes (52) G Bewley 5 11-8 (EW)...J Bewley (3) 109 S 5 948 Just Paddy’s Band (102) M Hammond 6 11-6...C O’Farrell 98 GS 6 566 Bestiarius (18) G Boanas 10 11-4 (C).............T Midgley (5) 108 GS 7 1P0 Old Jewry (20) D Bourke 8 10-13 (CD).............. A Doyle (7) 99 GS 8 P89 Landacre Bridge (121) H Hogarth 6 10-12.. Sean Quinlan 94 GS 9 789 Dr Shirocco (32) S Forster 7 10-11..................S Mulqueen 95 Y 10 P76 Celtic Dancer (12) K Scott 9 10-8 (D)...........Craig Nichol ●112 G 11 077 Dan Gun (12) (V) S Waugh 8 10-2 (D)..............T Willmott (5) 102 G 12 282 Muroor (16) (B) V Thompson 9 10-0 (F)...........P Armson (7) 81 S 13 P58 Smart Boyo (F26) (B) P Kirby 4 10-0.......J Williamson (5) 89 G BETTING: 7-2 Kings Creek, 13-2 Barnay, Smart Boyo, 15-2 Muroor, 8 Ugo Du Misselot, Old Jewry, 10 Azof Des Mottes, 12 Bestiarius. 4.57 CORAL HANDICAP (5) (3-Y-O) 1m 4f Winner £3,510 (5 run) 1 (4) 16- Geelong (178) P & O Cole 9-11 (C).........................M Tabti (7) - - 2 (2) 633 Love Mystery (25) A Balding 9-7 (BF)..................J Watson - - 3 (1) 5-D Ocean Ruler (36) J Tate 9-5........................... C Shepherd - - 4 (3) 5-1 Pons Aelius (14) C & M Johnston 9-3 (CD).............. F Norton - - 5 (5) 453 Thermometer (8) S Dixon 8-8..............................K O’Neill - - BETTING: 11-8 Pons Aelius, 5-2 Ocean Ruler, 9-2 Love Mystery, 6 Geelong, 12 Thermometer. 5.30 READ KATIE WALSH ON BETWAY INSIDER HANDICAP (5) 6f Winner £3,510 (9 run) 1 (6) -12 Mobarhin (73) K P De Foy 4 9-7 (D) (SF)............... D Muscutt 84 ST 2 (1) 910 Rebel Redemption (14) (B) S Dixon 5 9-7 (CD) (EW)..J Fisher (5) 83 ST 3 (4) 621 Lilkian (9) Darryll Holland 5 9-7 (CD) (F)........Liam Wright (7) 84 ST 4 (3) 46- Gunmetal (199) Frank Bishop 9 9-6 (D).................... L Keniry - - 5 (7) 4-6 Batchelor Boy (22) (B) J Gallagher 5 9-4 (CD)...... N Callan - - 6 (2) 457 Alablaq (14) P Evans 4 9-4 (D).............................G Downing - - 7 (5) 770 Idoapologise (24) B Ellison 5 9-2 (D)................B Robinson - - 8 (9) 225 Intervention (9) (H) M Appleby 5 9-0 (BF, CD)...Harry Davies (7) ●85 G 9 (8) 217 Voltaic (32) A Carroll 6 9-0 (BF, C, D)............. Emma Taff (7) 83 G BETTING: 3 Mobarhin, 7-2 Lilkian, Intervention, 6 Voltaic, 8 Alablaq. 6.00 CORAL RACING-SUPER-SERIES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (5) 7f Winner £3,942 (12 run) 1 (9) 1/ Kobra (J56) (BH) M Appleby 5 10-4........................... L Morris - - 2 (4) Gentle Fire (J43) S Drinkwater 6 9-11................... F Norton - - 3 (2) 5- Another Romance (287) (H) S & E Crisford 3 8-11 (BF) (SF) R Coakley ●73 GF 4 (6) 6 Eminent Angel (23) D & C Kubler 3 8-11................ L Keniry 52 ST 5 (7) 0 Hannah’s Return (14) G Brown 3 8-11............T Heard (5) - - 6 (11) 6 Irlandais Intrigue (14) S Kirk 3 8-11..............G Downing 45 ST 7 (5) 23 Lucia Joy (7) G Boughey 3 8-11 (F)...................James Doyle 71 ST 8 (3) 7- Madasahatter (173) Steph Hollinshead 3 8-11........K O’Neill 18 ST 9 (10) 8 Pensa Te (13) E Dunlop 3 8-11 (EW)..................... R Kingscote 39 G 10 (12) Quartet D Loughnane 3 8-11................................ D Muscutt - - 11 (8) Scuti B Lund 3 8-11...................................Josephine Gordon - - 12 (1) 0-0 Storm Dancer (11) A Watson 3 8-11......Adam J McNamara 39 ST BETTING: 10-11 Another Romance, 11-8 Lucia Joy, 14 Pensa Te, 20 Gentle Fire, Quartet, 33 Irlandais Intrigue, Eminent Angel, Kobra. 6.30 BETWAY HANDICAP (2) 2m 120yds Winner £10,308 (6 run) 1 (5) 35- Red Verdon (202) (B) E Dunlop 9 9-10 (C) (SF)... Harry Davies (7) 110 G 2 (6) 36- The Grand Visir (J153) I Williams 8 9-8 (F)..... R Kingscote 110 G 3 (1) 78- Reshoun (182) I Williams 8 9-5 (D).....................A Rawlinson 111 GF 4 (4) 236 Halimi (33) S & E Crisford 6 8-13..........................H Burns (5) ●113 G 5 (2) 425 King’s Advice (60) (V) C & M Johnston 8 8-8 (C).... F Norton 112 G 6 (3) 753 Restorer (38) I Williams 10 8-6.............................. L Morris 109 GS BETTING: 5-2 Red Verdon, 4 The Grand Visir, King’s Advice, 5 Halimi, Restorer, 15-2 Reshoun. 7.00 PLAY 4 TO WIN AT BETWAY HANDICAP (6) 1m 1f 104yds Winner £2,970 (11 run) 1 (11) 965 Faithhopeandglory (31) M Loughnane 4 9-11 (EW).. R Kingscote 60 ST 2 (2) 353 Pilot Wings (21) A Carroll 7 9-7 (CD).....................J Watson ●65 ST 3 (10) 325 Amalfi Salsa (21) M Botti 4 9-6 (BF) (SF).............. N Callan 63 ST 4 (9) 542 Nine Elms (21) S Bowring 7 9-4 (CD) (F)................. D Costello 62 ST 5 (7) 679 Gearing’s Point (14) M Channon 4 9-4................D Keenan 64 ST 6 (5) 154 Quoteline Direct (21) M Hammond 9 9-4 (CD)..... F Norton 61 GF 7 (4) 5-3 Flight Command (65) S Drinkwater 5 9-4 (BF)... A Villiers (3) 59 H 8 (3) 6-5 Star Of St Louis (25) D P Quinn 5 9-0............ C Shepherd 60 ST 9 (8) -87 Air Of York (21) G Harris 10 9-0 (C).....................W Cox (3) 58 SF 10 (1) 498 Dark Icon (26) J Butler 5 9-0................................ L Morris 54 ST 11 (6) 00- Mr Gambino (213) (B) J Riches 5 9-0...................... L Keniry 37 G BETTING: 7-2 Amalfi Salsa, 4 Nine Elms, Flight Command, 6 Pilot Wings, Quoteline Direct, 12 Faithhopeandglory, 14 Dark Icon, Star Of St Louis. 7.30 AWC MILE HANDICAP (6) 1m 1f Winner £2,970 (13 run) 1 (12) -10 Mighty Fine (2) (B) D Brown 4 9-9 (C) (F)............Doubtful 2 (3) 050 Upalnitetogetlucky (32) Jessica Macey 4 9-7... O Stammers (3) 63 ST 3 (6) 485 Luscifer (31) (B) R Harris 5 9-5 (C) (EW)..................J Watson 67 ST 4 (5) -99 Well Prepared (71) M Loughnane 5 9-4.......... R Kingscote ●70 GF 5 (11) 222 Odd Socks Havana (15) R Menzies 4 9-3 (SF).... D Costello 67 SF 6 (7) -94 Lexington Bullet (21) B Lund 4 9-2....Josephine Gordon 65 GS 7 (9) 28- Big Dutchie (116) Phillip Makin 4 9-2 (BF)........... C Shepherd 64 ST 8 (8) 369 Shadow Angel (9) (H) J Tuite 4 9-0...................L Steward 69 ST 9 (10) 28- Four Feet (209) H Candy 6 8-13............Laura Coughlan (5) 66 ST 10 (13) 0-2 Red Bravo (23) A Wintle 6 8-12.........................T Heard (5) 66 S 11 (2) 694 Makyon (44) M Usher 5 8-12..............................G Rooke (3) 58 G 12 (4) 6-0 City Wanderer (23) (B) R Carr 6 8-12...................K O’Neill 63 G 13 (1) 07- Mac Mccarthy (187) R Carr 5 8-12 (CD)................. L Morris 61 G BETTING: 9-4 Odd Socks Havana, 6 Red Bravo, 7 Luscifer, Four Feet, 8 Big Dutchie, 10 Shadow Angel, 12 Makyon, 14 Mac Mccarthy. 8.00 BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) 1m 4f Winner £2,823 (10 run) 1 (7) -72 Study The Stars (10) G Baker 4 11-4 (SF)....... Mr S Walker 46 SS 2 (5) 385 Garrison Commander (J41) Katy Price 6 11-0..Mr Henry Main (5) 47 GS 3 (9) 8/6 Genever Dragon (26) D McCain 5 11-0 (EW)..Mr Charlie Maggs (7) 40 G 4 (8) 387 Denable (38) A Carson 6 10-11...Miss Kerryanne Alexander (7) ●49 ST 5 (3) -78 One To Go (25) (B) A Watson 6 10-11...............Ms B Hampson 48 ST 6 (2) -14 Jenny Ren (22) Sarah Hollinshead 7 10-9 (CD) (F)....Miss S Brotherton 43 G 7 (4) 049 Fleursals (40) A Forbes 6 10-6................ Mr R Holmes (5) 41 SF 8 (1) 06- Burnage Boy (J16) M Hammond 6 10-5 miss Georgia Fenwicke-Clennell (7) 37 G 9 (10) 890 Uccello (22) M Hammond 4 10-5..............Miss Becky Smith 40 G 10 (6) 357 Lightning Blue (10) S Drinkwater 5 10-5..Miss Emma Williams (7) 39 ST BETTING: 11-8 Study The Stars, 11-4 Jenny Ren, 15-2 Denable, 10 One To Go, 12 Genever Dragon, 20 Garrison Commander, Fleursals, Burnage Boy. 8.30 BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP (DIV 2) (6) 1m 4f Winner £2,823 (9 run) 1 (9) 126 The Resdev Way (J32) M Hammond 9 11-2 (C, D) (SF)...Miss Becky Smith ●47 ST 2 (7) 774 Merweb (9) Henry Oliver 7 11-0 (D) (F)..........Mrs Jo Buck (3) 41 ST 3 (6) 297 Donya (25) I Williams 4 10-13 (D).................Mr Josh Agar (7) 44 ST 4 (8) 4-7 Percy Prosecco (J60) (B) A Watson 7 10-11 (C, D)..Ms B Hampson 45 ST 5 (3) 96- Settle Petal (309) R Brisland 8 10-11 (D)......... Mr S Walker 37 G 6 (1) 37- Grandscape (168) A Stronge 7 10-9 (CD)...Miss Sophie Smith 37 G 7 (4) 5-8 Go On Gal (35) S Humphrey 9 10-6 (D)... Mr Jack Wilmot (7) 45 SF 8 (5) 84- Glencoe Boy (236) (V) D Flood 5 10-5.......Miss L Jones (7) 41 SF 9 (2) 47- Alioski (J202) G Brown 5 10-5 (EW).. Miss Isabelle Ryder (7) 40 S BETTING: 4 The Resdev Way, 9-2 Merweb, 5 Donya, 13-2 Percy Prosecco, 7 Settle Petal, 8 Alioski, 10 Glencoe Boy, Grandscape, Go On Gal. 12.55 VICKERS.BET EBF MAIDEN STAKES (4) (2-Y-O) 5f Winner £6,480 (9 run) 1 (9) Dyed In The Wool R Fahey 9-5........................P Hanagan - - 2 (1) Honour Your Dreams A Keatley 9-5............L Edmunds - - 3 (8) King’s Crown Adrian Nicholls 9-5 (EW)................B McHugh - - 4 (2) Nifaliophobia N Tinkler 9-5..................................R Scott - - 5 (7) Northcliff T Easterby 9-5..................................... D Allan - - 6 (5) Paddy Brunty G Boughey 9-5...........................D Tudhope - - 7 (6) Pride Of Yorkshire K Ryan 9-5 (SF)...................K Stott - - 8 (4) Whisky Mcgonagall T Easterby 9-5............ D Fentiman - - 9 (3) Fix You Alice Haynes 9-0 (F)...............................Rossa Ryan - - BETTING: 3 Paddy Brunty, 7-2 Dyed In The Wool, 4 Pride Of Yorkshire, Fix You, 8 Northcliff, 16 King’s Crown, 20 Nifaliophobia, Whisky Mcgonagall. 1.30 VICKERS.BET FOR GREAT GRAND NATIONAL PRICES HANDICAP (DIV 1) (5) 6f Winner £3,996 (15 run) 1 (1) 24- Fox Hill (275) E Alston 6 9-10 (CD).............................. J Hart 83 G 2 (13) 59- Strongbowe (183) T Easterby 6 9-9 (CD).................. D Allan 85 G 3 (15) 558 Ghathanfar (13) T Waggott 6 9-8 (D)......................D Swift 85 G 4 (9) 70- Thornaby Pearl (197) Adrian Nicholls 4 9-7 (BF, D)..B McHugh 83 G 5 (12) 243 Shallow Hal (8) K Burke 6 9-6 (D) (F)........................C Lee 84 ST 6 (10) 7-0 Mr Trick (13) I Williams 4 9-5......................B Sanderson (3) 85 ST 7 (14) 22- Deputy (168) M Dods 4 9-5....................................C Beasley 84 S 8 (11) 5-8 Prospect (12) P Midgley 4 9-3.....................................G Lee 85 ST 9 (4) 54- Spice Store (136) M & D Easterby 4 9-2...Joanna Mason (3) 81 SS 10 (7) -44 Sir Benedict (72) (H) Mrs Stella Barclay 4 9-2 (D)....C Hardie 81 GS 11 (5) 222 Ginato (25) (B) R Fell 4 9-0 (BF, D) (SF).......................B Curtis 86 SS 12 (2) 70- Teruntum Star (154) D C Griffiths 10 8-13 (D)..........K Stott 79 G 13 (6) 18- Singe Anglais (179) N Tinkler 5 8-12 (D).............A Jary (7) 85 GF 14 (8) 834 Athollblair Boy (12) N Tinkler 9 8-11 (D) (EW) . .Sophie Clements (7) 83 G 15 (3) 88- The Armed Man (183) C Fairhurst 9 8-9 (CD)... Paula Muir (3) ●87 GF BETTING: 6 Ginato, 13-2 Shallow Hal, 7 Deputy, 8 Thornaby Pearl, Strongbowe. 2.05 VICKERS.BET FOR GREAT GRAND NATIONAL PRICES HANDICAP (DIV 2) (5) 6f Winner £3,996 (14 run) 1 (4) 68- John Kirkup (173) D Thompson 7 9-9 (C, D) (EW).. A Beech (5) 83 G 2 (11) 00- Prince Of Bel Lir (175) Joseph Parr 4 9-7 (D)........B Curtis ●90 GS 3 (7) 85- Barney’s Bay (116) T Easterby 4 9-7 (CD)................. D Allan 81 GS 4 (1) 16- Run This Way (165) P Midgley 4 9-6 (D).......................G Lee 87 GS 5 (13) 14- Yukon Mission (165) (B) J J Quinn 5 9-4 (BF, D) (SF).. J Hart 86 S 6 (3) 60- Kraken Power (148) J Goldie 4 9-4 (D)...........P Mulrennan 68 GF 7 (12) 60- Le Cheval Rapide (193) D Carroll 4 9-3..................H Shaw 80 H 8 (8) 47- Impeller (173) T Easterby 4 9-1 (D)..................... D Fentiman 83 G 9 (2) 37- Dream Together (158) J O’Keeffe 5 9-1 (CD)...... J Garritty 76 G 10 (10) 31- As If By Chance (207) N Tinkler 4 8-13 (D)...F McManoman (3) 85 ST 11 (14) 525 True Mason (12) Phillip Makin 6 8-12 (D)...................R Scott 86 GS 12 (6) 92- Stallone (173) (V) M Dods 6 8-11 (BF, D) (F)............C Beasley 85 S 13 (5) 78- After John (165) I Jardine 6 8-10 (D)..................J Gormley 84 G 14 (9) 867 Seas Of Elzaam (45) J Butler 5 8-8 (D)...Grace McEntee (3) 83 GF BETTING: 4 Stallone, 5 Yukon Mission, 7 As If By Chance, 8 Run This Way, 10 Dream Together, True Mason, 12 John Kirkup, Prince Of Bel Lir. 2.40 VICKERS.BET EBF MICHAEL FOSTER CONDITIONS STAKES (3) 7f Winner £9,277 (5 run) 1 (4) 0-5 Bielsa (14) K Ryan 7 9-6 (C).......................................K Stott 114 GF 2 (3) 59- Rhoscolyn (175) D O’Meara 4 9-6 (D)...................D Tudhope 110 G 3 (5) 18- Mutasaabeq (224) C Hills 4 9-2 (D) (F)................J Crowley 115 GF 4 (1) 03- Rhythm Master (154) James Horton 4 9-2...P J McDonald 111 G 5 (2) 22- Symbolize (175) A Balding 5 9-2 (CD) (SF)..............D Probert ●117 GS BETTING: 15-8 Mutasaabeq, 11-4 Symbolize, 9-2 Rhythm Master, 5 Rhoscolyn. 3.15 VICKERS.BET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP (3) (3-Y-O) 5f Winner £9,720 (11 run) 1 (11) -52 Navello (31) G Boughey 9-11 (D)................................B Curtis 94 ST 2 (10) 48- Little Earl (267) R Cowell 9-7 (D)........................R Dawson 94 S 3 (8) 113 High Velocity (23) J Tate 9-5 (BF, D) (F)..........Rossa Ryan 92 ST 4 (5) 76- Edward Cornelius (182) (H) K Dalgleish 9-4 (D)...C Rodriguez 95 G 5 (7) 4-6 Live In The Dream (31) A West 9-3 (D)................. R Havlin 94 ST 6 (6) 15- Red Warning (308) M Dods 9-1 (D)......................C Beasley 89 G 7 (3) 12- Selby’s Pride (183) T Coyle 9-1 (D)..................... P Mathers 94 GS 8 (1) 34- Catch Cunningham (183) K Ryan 8-13 (D).............K Stott 92 G 9 (9) 06- King Of Speed (158) R Cowell 8-7 (D).................Doubtful 10 (4) 14 King Of Jungle (29) E Walker 8-6 (SF).................. H Doyle ●99 ST 11 (2) 03- Bicep (194) G Tuer 8-4 (BF) (EW)...............................C Hardie 91 ST BETTING: 3 High Velocity, 9-2 Catch Cunningham, 5 Navello, 6 King Of Jungle, 8 Edward Cornelius, 10 Selby’s Pride, 12 Bicep, Red Warning. 3.50 PLAY OUR CASINOS AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP (3) 1m 4f Winner £9,720 (11 run) 1 (2) 70- Juan De Montalban (183) K P De Foy 4 9-7......J Mitchell 101 G 2 (6) 56- Get Shirty (190) D O’Meara 6 9-7........................D Tudhope 99 G 3 (11) 40- State Of Bliss (183) C & M Johnston 4 9-5 (D).....J Fanning 96 GS 4 (8) 80- Mancini (182) I Williams 8 9-3 (D).................B Sanderson (3) ●104 G 5 (7) 11- Emiyn (175) D Carroll 5 9-2 (D) (SF)..............................H Shaw 100 GS 6 (5) 60- Hard To Fault (231) T Easterby 4 9-1 (EW)............... D Allan 99 ST 7 (4) 44- Contact (217) D & N Barron 4 9-0 (D).....................C Beasley 102 G 8 (9) 5-0 Highwaygrey (13) T Easterby 6 8-12................ JP Sullivan 100 G 9 (1) 7-5 Benadalid (37) C Fairhurst 7 8-11 (D)...............P J McDonald 100 S 10 (10) 07- Tricorn (158) I Jardine 8 8-10 (CD).......................J Gormley 100 G 11 (3) 13- Forza Orta (186) K Ryan 4 8-8 (BF) (F)....................R Scott 101 GF BETTING: 3 Emiyn, 4 Forza Orta, 9-2 Juan De Montalban, 7 State Of Bliss, 10 Contact, Hard To Fault, 12 Get Shirty, 14 Mancini, Highwaygrey. 4.30 BET 10 GET 20 WITH VICKERS.BET NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) (3-Y-O) 1m Winner £4,320 (15 run) 1 (5) 8 Bastille (13) T Easterby 9-5..................................... D Allan 72 G 2 (13) 27- Broadspear (232) R Varian 9-5 (BF) (SF)...........David Egan ●89 G 3 (3) Combatantcommander T Easterby 9-5............... J Hart - - 4 (10) Cubana Habana R Fahey 9-5 (EW)....................P Hanagan - - 5 (14) 7 Maguro (25) A Watson 9-5....................................... H Doyle 60 ST 6 (2) 5- Manaslu (135) K Ryan 9-5........................................K Stott 78 ST 7 (4) 06- Master Ellis (194) M Dods 9-5...........................C Beasley 73 SF 8 (1) Positive Force K Ryan 9-5...................................R Scott - - 9 (11) 0-7 Rainbow Rain (15) T Waggott 9-5.........................P Dennis 53 SS 10 (9) Reel Prospect D O’Meara 9-5..........................D Tudhope - - 11 (7) 45- Yellow Bear (208) D Carroll 9-5 (BF) (F).................H Shaw 77 GF 12 (15) 7 Bay Bee (22) O Pears 9-0................................... JP Sullivan 46 ST 13 (8) 5- Drill To Dream (185) Adrian Nicholls 9-0............B McHugh 76 G 14 (12) 60 Marilla (8) P Kirby 9-0............................................D Swift 53 ST 15 (6) 0- Sophiesticate (204) J Goldie 9-0..................P Mulrennan 58 FM BETTING: Evens Broadspear, 7 Yellow Bear, 8 Manaslu, 10 Maguro, 12 Reel Prospect, Cubana Habana, Bastille, 14 Drill To Dream, Positive Force. 5.00 TRY OUR BET BUILDER AT VICKERS.BET HANDICAP (6) 6f Winner £3,456 (20 run) 1 (20) 22- Blazing Son (166) B Smart 4 9-7 (SF).........................G Lee 71 G 2 (4) 10- Langholm (214) M Dods 6 9-7 (D).........................C Beasley 69 G 3 (7) 485 Bakr (30) (V) N Tinkler 4 9-7......................................R Scott 73 ST 4 (9) -90 Dick Datchery (25) (V) J Wainwright 5 9-7 (D).........D Swift 67 G 5 (8) 3-1 Coolagh Magic (85) R Brisland 6 9-6 (D) (F)........D Probert 69 SS 6 (17) 50- Unashamed (218) G Tuer 4 9-6 (D).........................S James 72 GF 7 (12) 23- Sfumato (214) O Pears 8 9-6 (D) (EW)...............H Russell (3) 71 G 8 (3) 144 Toptime (57) S Bowring 4 9-6 (D).........................L Edmunds 74 ST 9 (16) 78- Hot Scoop (229) S England 4 9-5 (D).......... Ryan Sexton (7) 65 G 10 (11) 43- Round The Island (175) Simon Whitaker 9 9-5 (D).. P Dennis 70 S 11 (19) 746 Impressor (15) Phillip Makin 5 9-5 (D).................T Hamilton ●75 S 12 (13) 57- Classy Al (245) (H) J Goldie 4 9-4....................P Mulrennan 73 G 13 (15) 106 Fircombe Hall (24) P Kirby 4 9-4 (D)....................B Curtis 71 GF 14 (2) 00- Magical Effect (176) R Carr 10 9-4 (C, D)..........J Gormley 71 G 15 (14) -48 Daany (90) A West 5 9-4......................................... R Havlin 72 ST 16 (10) 482 Western Melody (21) M Hammond 5 9-4........... B Garritty 71 ST 17 (5) 03- Ballycommon (166) D Carroll 4 9-3 (C)....................H Shaw 70 G 18 (1) 908 Admirable Lad (29) C Banham 4 9-0 (D)....................C Lee 65 SF 19 (18) 133 Independence Day (3) C Banham 9 8-11 (D).........J Haynes 71 GF 20 (6) 7-7 Loquacious Boy (25) R Carr 4 8-11................. JP Sullivan 52 ST BETTING: 6 Blazing Son, 8 Fircombe Hall, 10 Unashamed, 12 Hot Scoop. NEWCASTLE WOLVERHAMPTON SKY SKY THIRSK BANGOR RTV SKY Going: Soft. Course: Left-handed oval track of 1m 2f, undulating with tight turns, straight 6f course. DRAW: High numbers have a slight advantage on the straight course. Top Trainers: R Fahey 38-287 (13.2%), T Easterby 35-427 (8.2%), D O’Meara 35-259 (13.5%). Top Jockeys: Daniel Tudhope 42-207 (20.3%), David Allan 34-259 (13.1%), Paul Hanagan 23-151 (15.2%). Profitable races for Favs: 3.15. Trainer Targets (won today’s race at least twice in last 10 years): M Dods won the 3.15 in ‘14 and ‘17. CHEEKPIECES: 1.30 Strongbowe, Teruntum Star, 2.05 Impeller, 3.50 Mancini, 5.00 Admirable Lad, Fircombe Hall. TONGUE STRAPS: 2.05 Impeller, 3.50 Hard To Fault, 4.30 Yellow Bear, 5.00 Hot Scoop, Langholm, Toptime. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 2.05 Le Cheval Rapide. Going: Good-Good to Soft in places. Course: Left-handed sharp track of 1m 3f. There are nine fences per circuit and a run-in of 325 yards. Top Trainers: D McCain 65-302 (21.5%), J Candlish 14-87 (16.1%), O Murphy 13-78 (16.7%), G Hanmer 12-76 (15.8%), A Ralph 11-59 (18.6%), F O’Brien 11-50 (22.0%), H Daly 11-44 (25.0%). Top Jockeys: Brian Hughes 40-178 (22.5%), Will Kennedy 16-92 (17.4%), Lee Edwards 9-85 (10.6%), Theo Gillard 5-43 (11.6%), Richard Patrick 5-43 (11.6%), Ciaran Gethings 4-36 (11.1%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 2.33 Katpoli, 3.08 Ajay’s Ways. CHEEKPIECES: 1.55 Robeam, 2.33 Ar Mest, Twotwothree*, 3.08 Monition*, 3.43 Bitasweetsymphony, Dawn Raider. TONGUE STRAPS: 1.55 Classic Tune, 2.33 Cenotice, 3.08 Ajay’s Ways, Family Pot, 3.43 Dawn Raider, Shetland Bus, 4.22 Cabhfuilfungi. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 3.43 Bob’s Bar, 4.52 Libor Lad. 1ST TIME HOODS: 4.52 Sworn To Be Free. Profitable races for Favs: 1.55. Going: Good-Good to Soft in places. Course: A left-handed oval track one mile six furlongs in extent, gradually rising from the turn into the straight four furlongs from home. There are eleven fences per circuit and a run-in of 220 yards. Top Trainers: B Ellison 46-480 (9.6%), R Menzies 35-332 (10.5%), P Kirby 35-391 (9.0%), R Fell 30-395 (7.6%). Top Jockeys: Sean Quinlan 21-185 (11.4%), Conor O’Farrell 12-129 (9.3%), Nathan Moscrop 12-79 (15.2%). Trainer Targets: R Menzies won the 3.25 in ‘18 and ‘19. Profitable races for Favs: 2.15. 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 1.37 Westdante, 4.40 Smart Boyo. CHEEKPIECES: 12.30 Yorgunnabeamunky, 1.37 Sir Apollo*, 2.15 Lough Salt, 3.25 Buster Valentine*, 4.00 Pateen, Uncle Gez*, 4.40 Celtic Dancer. TONGUE STRAPS: 12.30 Bird On The Wire, 1.00 That Ships Sailed, 1.37 Oh No, 2.15 Scottish Accent, 2.50 Brief Times*, 3.25 Empire De Maulde, 4.00 Ballytobin*, Get With It, 4.40 Barnay*, Dr Shirocco*. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 1.00 That Ships Sailed, 1.37 Darius Des Sources, 4.00 Casamari Abbey, 4.40 Azof Des Mottes, Landacre Bridge. Going: Standard. Course: Left-handed, very tight Tapeta all-weather track of 1m, with a 330yd run-in. Races over 6f and 7f start on separate chutes. DRAW: Little effect. Top Trainers: P Evans 73-655 (11.1%), C & M Johnston 68-500 (13.6%), M Appleby 63-621 (10.1%). Top Jockeys: Luke Morris 118-1106 (10.7%), Richard Kingscote 105-719 (14.6%), Callum Shepherd 51-410 (12.4%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 6.00 Kobra, 7.00 Mr Gambino. Profitable races for Favs: 6.00. CHEEKPIECES: 4.57 Thermometer, 5.30 Gunmetal, Intervention, Mobarhin*, 6.30 Halimi, Reshoun, The Grand Visir, 7.00 Air Of York, 7.30 Odd Socks Havana, 8.00 Burnage Boy, Denable*, 8.30 Settle Petal. TONGUE STRAPS: 5.30 Idoapologise, 6.00 Another Romance*, 7.00 Flight Command*, 7.30 Lexington Bullet, Odd Socks Havana, Well Prepared, 8.00 Garrison Commander. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 6.00 Another Romance. 1ST TIME HOODS: 6.00 Another Romance, Kobra. 1.55 JCL INSURANCE HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m 4f Winner £3,485 (14 run) 1 3R2 Vintage Fizz (25) J O’Keeffe 5 11-13 (F).......... C Hammond 108 GS 2 457 Beach Break (21) (B) D McCain 8 11-12 (C, D)...T Gillard (3) 106 G 3 704 Lucky Lover Boy (20) O Greenall 7 11-10 (C) (EW)..Mr Toby Wynne (7) 106 G 4 83P Not Sure (81) Kerry Lee 6 11-9.............................R Patrick 105 GS 5 114 Taragrace (14) D McCain 6 11-8 (SF)................... B Hughes 110 G 6 343 Follow Your Fire (25) J Candlish 7 11-2 (D)...C Gethings 111 S 7 667 Atjima (30) V Dartnall 7 11-1................................... A Johns 96 GS 8 43 Line Of Descent (95) W Greatrex 4 11-0 (BF)..C Quinn (7) 111 GS 9 076 Robeam (18) M Mullineaux 6 10-10....................... C Ward (5) 107 S 10 /92 Maisiebella (30) J Groucott 9 10-10.................L Edwards 109 S 11 630 Classic Tune (70) C Dyson 12 10-7 (D)........ C Leonard (5) 107 S 12 90P Boys Of Wexford (33) Henry Oliver 5 10-4.....J M Davies ●112 G 13 0-5 Richardson (335) J Groucott 7 10-3 (D)...Tabitha Worsley (3) 83 H 14 0P8 Money For Jam (123) S Allwood 5 10-0..Charlie Price (3) 80 S BETTING: 9-2 Vintage Fizz, 5 Line Of Descent, 6 Follow Your Fire, 13-2 Atjima, 8 Taragrace, 10 Break Break, 14 Richardson. 2.33 WEATHERBYS NHSTALLIONS.CO.UK HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m 1f Winner £5,773 (8 run) 1 P-1 Ecume Atlantique (18) R Bandey 8 11-12 (SF)..Sean Houlihan 124 VS 2 P4F Katpoli (18) (B) Dr R Newland 7 11-10 (F)............ C Hammond 124 H 3 F24 Twotwothree (22) O Greenall 9 11-7 (CD)...........F Gregory - - 4 237 Cenotice (13) (B) D McCain 8 11-6....................T Gillard (3) 129 G 5 144 Costly Diamond (87) G Hanmer 8 11-5 (D)......... B Hughes 121 G 6 353 Instant Replay (14) B Ellison 10 11-2 (EW).....O Brown (5) ●130 S 7 144 Billingsley (27) A Ralph 10 11-1...................J Tidball (10) 127 S 8 222 Ar Mest (29) Henry Oliver 9 10-13 (BF)..................D Noonan 128 GS BETTING: 5-2 Ecume Atlantique, 5 Ar Mest, 11-2 Katpoli, 6 Costly Diamond, Twotwothree, 8 Cenotice, 10 Billingsley, 12 Instant Replay. 3.08 ALFA AGGREGATE PRODUCTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (5) 3m Winner £4,357 (10 run) 1 P32 Methodtothemadness (27) L Russell 8 12-3 (SF)...P W Wadge (10) 108 G 2 154 Star of Rory (7) J Groucott 8 12-2 (EW).....F Lambert (7) 106 S 3 512 Mr Katanga (20) R Curtis 8 11-12...................... B R Jones 110 H 4 362 Daranova (43) G Hanmer 8 11-7 (BF) (F).............. B Hughes 106 G 5 -P9 Monition (17) J Groucott 9 11-2.........................J M Davies - - 6 173 Ajay’s Ways (22) (B) F O’Brien 8 10-13 (BF)....W T Kennedy 103 GS 7 434 On The Platform (56) J Groucott 6 10-10 (C)...L Edwards ●112 GS 8 643 Family Pot (30) Sheila Lewis 7 10-10 (D)...... Sean Houlihan 108 GS 9 PP5 Ingeborg Zilling (17) Sheila Lewis 6 10-2...Tabitha Worsley (3) - - 10 743 Oceans Red (34) O Greenall 6 10-0......Mr Toby Wynne (7) 78 S BETTING: 7-2 Methodtothemadness, 4 Daranova, 9-2 Mr Katanga, 6 Family Pot. 3.43 CLIVE CLIFTON MEMORIAL TROPHY NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m 4f Winner £4,901 (5 run) 1 35P Shetland Bus (14) Dr R Newland 9 12-7 (D).......L Edwards 108 G 2 234 Bob’s Bar (26) D McCain 6 11-10 (BF)...............T Gillard (3) 108 GS 3 112 Dawn Raider (21) G Hanmer 10 11-10 (BF, D) (SF).. B Hughes 116 Y 4 733 Bitasweetsymphony (36) S Allwood 7 10-12 (CD) (F)... Mr Toby Wynne (7) ●118 S 5 P33 Harry Du Berlais (36) N Kent 5 10-11......... C Hammond - - BETTING: 13-8 Dawn Raider, 10-3 Bob’s Bar, 4 Bitasweetsymphony, 5 Harry Du Berlais. 4.22 BROOKE RANKIN MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 7f Winner £4,193 (5 run) 1 547 Cabhfuilfungi (25) J Groucott 6 11-6.............J M Davies - - 2 424 Dedanser (67) D McCain 6 11-6 (BF) (F)................ B Hughes 119 S 3 327 Gms Prince (162) Sarah Hollinshead 7 11-6........T Gillard (3) 114 G 4 265 In Our Dreams (89) A Ralph 6 11-6....................R Patrick 118 GS 5 433 Tigerbythetail (30) O Murphy 6 11-6 (SF)........F Gregory ●126 GS BETTING: 15-8 Tigerbythetail, 5-2 Dedanser, 3 In Our Dreams, 9-2 Gms Prince. 4.52 WATCH THE GRAND NATIONAL AT 5.15 ‘JUNIOR’ NH FLAT RACE (5) (4-Y-O) 2m 1f Winner £2,178 (16 run) 1 Arceno’s Adventure S Allwood 10-12............. A Johns - - 2 Bertie B Clive Boultbee-Brooks 10-12... Mr Thomas O’Brien (3) - - 3 Court Cian Gearoid Brouder 10-12..... Gearoid Brouder (5) - - 4 Islebriand D McCain 10-12..............................C Gethings - - 5 Let It Shine M Scudamore 10-12..........................R Patrick - - 6 Libor Lad David Dennis 10-12.......................J Andrews (5) - - 7 Lovin Jukebox D McCain 10-12 (EW).....Abbie McCain (5) - - 8 Mister Barclay T Symonds 10-12....................D Noonan - - 9 Spirit Of Regulus D McCain 10-12 (SF)............ B Hughes - - 10 The Kniphand N Twiston-Davies 10-12 (F)....F Lambert (7) - - 11 Trick Of The Tail D McCain 10-12................T Gillard (3) - - 12 Welsh Charger A Ralph 10-12...................J Tidball (10) - - 13 0 Bel Fondo (36) I Williams 10-5.....................A Cheleda (5) ●39 S 14 Gamesters Girl O Greenall 10-5.......Mr Toby Wynne (7) - - 15 Lady Alex H Daly 10-5.................................. C Hammond - - 16 Sworn To Be Free (H) B Ellison 10-5.....Lilly Pinchin (5) - - BETTING: 9-2 Spirit Of Regulus, 5 The Kniphand, 15-2 Lady Alex, 8 Sworn To Be Free. SP• T FORM p SP• T FORM p SP• T FORM p SP• T FORM p Newsboy 1.55 VINTAGE FIZZ 2.33 ECUME ATLANTIQUE 3.08 DARANOVA 3.43 DAWN RAIDER 4.22 TIGERBYTHETAIL 4.52 THE KNIPHAND BOUVERIE 1.55 VINTAGE FIZZ 2.33 AR MEST 3.08 DARANOVA 3.43 DAWN RAIDER 4.22 TIGERBYTHETAIL 4.52 SPIRIT OF REGULUS Newsboy 12.55 PRIDE OF YORKSHIRE 1.30 GINATO 2.05 YUKON MISSION 2.40 MUTASAABEQ 3.15 HIGH VELOCITY 3.50 FORZA ORTA 4.30 BROADSPEAR 5.00 COOLAGH MAGIC BOUVERIE 12.55 DYED IN THE WOOL 1.30 DEPUTY 2.05 DREAM TOGETHER 2.40 SYMBOLIZE 3.15 KING OF THE JUNGLE 3.50 CONTACT 4.30 MANASLU 5.00 WESTERN MELODY Newsboy 4.57 PONS AELIUS 5.30 LILKIAN 6.00 LUCIA JOY 6.30 KING’S ADVICE 7.00 NINE ELMS 7.30 FOUR FEET 8.00 JENNY REN 8.30 MERWEB BOUVERIE 4.57 PONS AELIUS 5.30 MOBARHIN 6.00 LUCIA JOY 6.30 HALIMI 7.00 PILOT WINGS 7.30 ODD SOCKS HAVANA 8.00 STUDY THE STARS 8.30 MERWEB Newsboy 12.30 BIRD ON THE WIRE 1.00 GIT MAKER 1.37 GO ON CHEZ 2.15 RAPID RAIDER 2.50 BYZANTINE EMPIRE 3.25 BUSTER VALENTINE 4.00 GET WITH IT 4.40 UGO DU MISSELOT BOUVERIE 12.30 POST CHAISE 1.00 GIT MAKER 1.37 SIR APOLLO 2.15 DEVOUR 2.50 BYZANTINE EMPIRE 3.25 BUSTER VALENTINE 4.00 WARRIORS STORY 4.40 AZOF DES MOTTES (Top in-form jockey with just one booked ride) James Doyle: LUCIA JOY (6.00 Wolverhampton). SINGLE-SHOT STAR By road, Arlary, Perth & Kinross-based L Russell sends Methodtothemadness (3.08) on a 281m trip to Bangor. LONGEST TRAVELLER
mirror.co.uk/sport AINTREE In association with DM1ST SATURDAY 09.04.2022 DAILY MIRROR 15 SWITCH-HITTwo out, one in for McManus in National Gamble on JP’s reserve by David Yates SCHOOL BOY HOURS was the object of a Randox Grand National plunge — minutes after securing his place in the 40-runner Aintree line-up. The JP McManusowned nine-year-old began yesterday 42nd in the National entry list, but made the final field after Phoenix Way (temperature) and Easysland (dirty scope) — also due to carry the famous green-and-gold silks — defected. Punters took the hint, backing the Noel Meade trainee from 33-1 to 18-1 with William Hill, and the firm’s Tony Kenny said: “JP McManus has shuffled his Grand National pack, and that has left us extra cautious. “Last year’s winner Minella Times, also in JP’s silks, remains our worst result.” The reshuffle saw Sean Flanagan (above) switch to School Boy Hours, with his ride, Coko Beach, now the mount of Jonjo O’Neill jnr. Qualified pilot Flanagan will be at the controls of the plane flying him and weighing room colleague Ricky Doyle from Co Wicklow to Liverpool today. Phoenix Way was replaced by the Venetia Williams-trained Commodore, while drying ground also caused Lord Du Mesnil — the mudlark’s berth goes to Romain De Senam — to pull out. ■ BRYONY FROST “hopes to be riding again soon” after being taken to Aintree Hospital after a fall from Thyme White at Aintree on Thursday. 2.15 BEST OF TRAMORE SUNDAY IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MARES MAIDEN HURDLE 2m Winner €7,800 (14 run) FORM p 1 120-15 Beret Rouge (F172) W P Mullins 7 11-7 (D) (F)........................P Townend 109 G 2 65U000 Champagne Izzy (10) Paul Tobin 6 10-13............................. P T Enright 93 Y 3 Doyenna L Fowler 5 10-13...........................................................C J Orr - - 4 007 Doyenotheline (35) L J Archdeacon 6 10-13............... J C Canavan (7) 49 H 5 00 Getaway Beauty (14) J Dullea 5 10-13.................................... B Hayes 49 GY 6 -U468P Hello Dolley (101) S Slevin 6 10-13...................................... J J Slevin - - 7 U533 Hide And Seek (99) H De Bromhead 5 10-13 (SF).......Rachael Blackmore ●118 G 8 PP Honeys Jet (42) N Dooly 6 10-13..................................R J Condon (7) - - 9 Ladylea M C Hickey 5 10-13...............................................A P Kelly (7) - - 10 0 Monnie Shanahan (136) D Queally 5 10-13........................D L Queally 59 G 11 695 Rigmarole (19) (H) D Queally 6 10-13................................. R Deegan (3) 95 S 12 629360 Shean Glory (17) (H) S Aherne 6 10-13..................................S O’Keeffe 98 G 13 Thegooseiscooked (F176) A Mullins 5 10-13 (EW)...............D E Mullins - - 14 -22P26 What An Ocean (35) G Elliott 6 10-13.................................D N Russell 107 H BETTING: 2 Hide And Seek, 5-2 What An Ocean, 7-2 Beret Rouge, 6 Shean Glory, 12 Doyenna. FAMILY FUN DAY JULY 3RD HANDICAP HURDLE 2m 4f 3.22 Winner €6,900 (11 run) 1 013158 Craic Eile (F149) D Budds 5 12-0 (C)..............................S FitzGerald (5) 115 G 2 12728P Robyndeglory (28) (B) D Queally 7 11-10......................... L Quinlan (5) 119 S 3 P20565 Ashqar (F163) D Queally 7 11-7 (F).........................................D L Queally ●122 G 4 5-2550 Bust Or Bray Dee (71) G Elliott 6 11-7 (EW)........................D N Russell 116 GY 5 P23PP5 Bite That (35) P J Flynn 6 11-4........................................Jack Foley (5) 115 GY 6 76P137 Kells Priory (17) Louise G Lyons 5 11-4 (BF, D)...............R J Condon (7) 115 H 7 194990 Good World (34) E Griffin 7 11-2 (BF, D)..................................... R Doyle 120 G 8 354649 Kilbarry Chianti (34) C O’Keeffe 5 11-1.................. M P O’Connor (5) 118 H 9 7-0384 Old Soul (68) Miss Liz Doyle 5 10-13 (SF).................................S O’Keeffe 117 S 10 209P63 Prince Zaltar (38) P J Rothwell 5 10-9..................Rachael Blackmore 113 H 11 568096 Holditinyourhead (22) E Sheehy 5 10-7..................P K Donovan (5) 105 G BETTING: 11-4 Old Soul, 6 Kells Priory, Ashqar, Prince Zaltar, 13-2 Craic Eile, 10 Bust Or Bray Dee. TRAMORE RACECOURSE DIRECTORS CHASE 2m 6f 3.57 BEST OF THE CURRAGH (first six) SUNDAY Newsboy 1.20 DRUNK IN LOVE 1.55 LITTLE BIG BEAR 2.30 LORD ABAMA 3.05 GEORGEVILLE 3.40 THUNDER MOON 4.12 HIGHTIMEYOUWON 4.45 WATERVILLE 5.20 DARKDESERTHIGHWAY 1.20 IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN (2-Y-O) 5f Winner €10,800 (9 run) FORM p 1 (7) Camilla Gherardini J M Barrett 9-2.......................L T McAteer (3) - - 2 (8) 4 Drunk In Love (9) M O’Callaghan 9-2 (BF) (EW).......................L F Roche ●75 ST 3 (9) Fairfield Girl D Hogan 9-2..........................................J A Heffernan - - 4 (1) 5 Laranjal (15) M C Grassick 9-2...........................................W M Lordan 67 G 5 (3) Meditate A P O’Brien 9-2 (SF)................................................ R L Moore - - 6 (2) U Meggy Moo (15) N Meade 9-2................................................ C T Keane - - 7 (4) Remind J P O’Brien 9-2.....................................................D McMonagle - - 8 (6) Slaney Tide J S Bolger 9-2 (F)......................................... K J Manning - - 9 (5) Slick Chick J Harrington 9-2....................................................S Foley - - BETTING: 5-2 Drunk In Love, 11-4 Meditate, 4 Slaney Tide, 6 Remind, 8 Slick Chick, 12 Meggy Moo, Laranjal, 25 Fairfield Girl, 50 Camilla Gherardini. 2021: No corresponding race. 1.55 Newsboy 2.15 HIDE AND SEEK 2.47 LIFE IN THE PARK 3.22 KELLS PRIORY 3.57 FIGHTER ALLEN 4.30 SIBERIAN STAR 5.00 ITSALONGLONGROAD 5.30 QUEEN JANE BOUVERIE 1.20 MEDITATE 1.55 LITTLE BIG BEAR 2.30 LORD ABAMA 3.05 HELVIC DREAM 3.40 MARKAZ PANAME 4.12 DREAM TODAY 4.45 GLORY DAZE 5.20 CONVERSANT SP• T HOLDEN PLANT RENTALS IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN (2-Y-O) 6f Winner €10,800 (14 run) 1 (1) Approaching Bear J P O’Brien 9-7............................... D McDonogh - - 2 (2) Falkor Joseph G Murphy 9-7.................................................G F Carroll - - 3 (10) 2 Forceful Speed (15) A Murray 9-7 (F)..................................L F Roche ●77 G 4 (12) Hokusai N Meade 9-7..............................................................Oisin Orr - - 5 (4) Little Big Bear A P O’Brien 9-7 (SF)................................... R L Moore - - 6 (7) Mccauley’s Tavern J A Stack 9-7............................... Mark Enright - - 7 (14) National Question (B) J S Bolger 9-7........................... K J Manning - - 8 (3) Our Boy Wes J A Kinsella 9-7............................................C D Maxwell - - 9 (8) Panic Alarm J Harrington 9-7...................................................S Foley - - 10 (5) Rumbled Again D Hogan 9-7........................................J A Heffernan - - 11 (13) Shartash J P Murtagh 9-7 (EW)............................................. B M Coen - - 12 (11) Tough Talk G M Lyons 9-7................................................... C T Keane - - 13 (9) 8 Ulaffinatmeboy (15) T G McCourt 9-7.........................J J G Ryan (7) 42 G 14 (6) Wodao Donnacha O’Brien 9-7.................................................... G M Ryan - - BETTING: 9-4 Forceful Speed, 7-2 Little Big Bear, 7 Tough Talk, 8 National Question, 10 Approaching Bear, 12 Shartash, Wodao, Panic Alarm. 2021: GLOUNTHAUNE 9 7, Ryan Moore 9-4 JtFav (A P O’Brien), drawn (3), 11 ran. ALKUMAIT STANDING AT CASTLEFIELD STUD WITH A 100,000 2.30 BONUS IRISH EBF MAIDEN 6f Winner €9,000 (18 run) 1 (7) 8-0 Black Hawk Eagle (15) N Meade 4 10-6............................. C T Keane 54 G 2 (18) 2 Gobi Star (12) E Lynam 4 10-6.................................................Oisin Orr 64 G 3 (11) 085- Mr Rango (190) R O’Sullivan 4 10-6..........................................T Madden 53 S 4 (16) 0-98 Excel Rocket (12) K Brown 4 10-1.................................N G McCullagh 49 SS 5 (1) 7- Chrismoltisanti (166) R O’Sullivan 3 9-8......................M A Gallagher 52 G 6 (8) 322- El Magnifique (165) M O’Callaghan 3 9-8 (SF)........................L F Roche ●71 Y 7 (10) 4- Lord Abama (166) M Halford 3 9-8 (F).................................... R Whelan 68 G 8 (2) 9 Megnificant (30) B P Galvin 3 9-8....................................W Joyce (7) 48 SS 9 (4) 66-6 New York Dreams (14) J P Murtagh 3 9-8........................... B M Coen 63 GY 10 (14) 05- Padjoy (206) M O’Callaghan 3 9-8...............................S T McCullagh (5) 59 S 11 (9) Zaghraf D Hogan 3 9-8................................................. S D Bowen (7) - - 12 (5) 8-5 Breezy Zoff (16) G Cromwell 3 9-3....................................C D Maxwell 65 SS 13 (3) 0-9 Gate Speed (14) J S Bolger 3 9-3..................................K T Brophy (10) 53 GS 14 (15) 70- Heledd (175) Joseph G Murphy 3 9-3.......................................G F Carroll 32 Y 15 (6) 0-6 Hot Whispers (12) S Nolan 3 9-3........................................... R Colgan 49 G 16 (13) 9- Joyous Moment (166) J Davison 3 9-3................................C D Hayes 44 G 17 (12) 0- Madame Montgomery (251) T G McCourt 3 9-3...........J J G Ryan (7) 32 GS 18 (17) 6- Susies Sapphire (166) J Feane 3 9-3 (EW)....................... K J Manning 53 G BETTING: 3 Lord Abama, 7-2 El Magnifique, 5 New York Dreams, 6 Breezy Zoff, 7 Gobi Star, 8 Padjoy, 14 Susies Sapphire, 20 Joyous Moment, Gate Speed. 2021: ABEONA 4 9 13, Oisin Orr 80-1 (J G Coogan), drawn (8), 25 ran. STAT OF THE DAY Gary Hanmer and Sean Bowen have a 100 per cent strike rate when teaming up at Stratford — two wins from two for a level-stake profit of £12.76. So look out for Hillview (2.55) and High Counsel (4.05). BOUVERIE 2.15 HIDE AND SEEK 2.47 BUTTY O BRIEN 3.22 OLD SOUL 3.57 FIGHTER ALLEN 4.30 PAT COYNE 5.00 IRREGULARHEARTBEAT 5.30 QUEEN JANE SP• T Winner €7,800 (7 run) 1 90-1PP Grand Bornand (56) W P Mullins 6 11-10.............................S O’Keeffe 135 G 2 21-12R Mr Incredible (102) H De Bromhead 6 11-10.......................D J O’Keeffe 142 G 3 P-2600 Dallas Des Pictons (24) (B) G Elliott 9 11-4.................. J W Kennedy - - 4 44-533 Kildorrery (19) T M Walsh 9 11-4 (C).........................S O’Callaghan (7) 136 SH 5 31097- Basil’s Boy (537) L P Cusack 8 11-0 (C, D).............................E Walsh (5) - - 6 307-24 Fighter Allen (63) W P Mullins 7 11-0 (D) (F)........................P Townend ●157 YS 7 3-5327 Popong (198) H De Bromhead 8 10-11 (SF)...................Rachael Blackmore 153 G BETTING: 7-4 Popong, 2 Fighter Allen, 6 Mr Incredible, Dallas Des Pictons, 13-2 Grand Bornand. LONGEST TRAVELLER By road, Rushton Spencer, Staffs-based J Coulson sends Kingston King (4.05) on a 227-mile trip to Stratford. Going: Yielding-Good to Yielding in places. Course: Right-handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles, with a run in of 3f and an uphill finish. 5f and 6f races are run on the straight track. DRAW: Low draw best for 5&6f. High draw best for 7f and 1m. Top Trainers: A P O’Brien 145-805 (18.0%), J P O’Brien 65-566 (11.5%), J Harrington 53-466 (11.4%), G M Lyons 41-338 (12.1%), J S Bolger 40- 465 (8.6%), J P Murtagh 30-279 (10.8%). Top Jockeys: Colin Keane 67-490 (13.7%), Ryan Moore 63-235 (26.8%), Shane Foley 50-445 (11.2%), Seamie Heffernan 41-351 (11.7%), Kevin Manning 32-423 (7.6%), Chris Hayes 29-454 (6.4%). Going: Yielding. Course: Right-handed sharp track of 1m, there is a steep descent to the final bend and an uphill finish. Top Trainers: W P Mullins 50-140 (35.7%), H De Bromhead 27-181 (14.9%), G Elliott 26-185 (14.1%), G Cromwell 9-67 (13.4%), J Dullea 8-58 (13.8%), D Queally 7-39 (17.9%), J E Kiely 7-29 (24.1%), J P Ryan 6-49 (12.2%). Top Jockeys: Paul Townend 30-77 (39.0%), Rachael Blackmore 25-159 (15.7%), Danny Mullins 17-125 (13.6%), Brian Hayes 16-120 (13.3%), Darragh O’Keeffe 14-106 (13.2%), Davy Russell 13-62 (21.0%), Phillip Enright 6-166 (3.6%). RTV BOOK YOUR AUGUST FESTIVAL MARQUEE TABLE HANDICAP 4.30 CHASE 2m 6f Winner €9,300 (11 run) 1 4P84R8 Jack Hackett (98) (B) Ciaran Murphy 8 11-12...............Mr H C Swan (7) ●131 H 2 -497PP Whatsyourstatus (21) G O’Loughlin 9 11-12 (C)..........S FitzGerald (5) 128 G 3 670268 Ragnar Lodbrok (47) (B) G Elliott 7 11-11....................... J W Kennedy 124 H 4 7-P34U Envol Pierji (21) Miss Liz Doyle 8 11-7 (CD)..........................S D Torrens 126 S 5 61707U Fangio De Vassy (70) H De Bromhead 7 11-7...........Rachael Blackmore 129 GS 6 7/56-8 Quantatmental (14) G Cromwell 7 11-6...............................L Dempsey 82 S 7 221P87 Mister Bells (14) P Nolan 8 11-5..........................................S O’Keeffe 124 Y 8 419404 That’s Lifebuoy (7) J P Ryan 7 11-4 (D) (EW)................... L Quinlan (5) 125 H 9 232212 Pat Coyne (205) J Queally 8 11-2 (CD) (SF).......................Jack Foley (5) 130 YS 10 843213 Siberian Star (34) P J Rothwell 7 11-0 (BF) (F)..........J P O’Sullivan (5) 129 S 11 424871 Presenting Point (22) (B) Eoghan O’Grady 8 10-6 (C).......D J O’Keeffe 123 S BETTING: 5-2 Pat Coyne, 4 Siberian Star, 5 Presenting Point, 13-2 Ragnar Lodbrok, 7 Envol Pierji. LISMORE HANDICAP CHASE (0-109) 1m 7f 5.00 Trainer Targets: W P Mullins won the 3.57 in ‘19 and ‘21. P J Rothwell won the 5.00 in ‘14 and ‘17. H De Bromhead won the 5.30 in ‘17 and ‘21. 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 3.22 Robyndeglory, 4.30 Jack Hackett. CHEEKPIECES: 2.15 Beret Rouge, 4.30 Envol Pierji, Fangio De Vassy, Siberian Star. TONGUE STRAPS: 2.15 Champagne Izzy*, Doyenna*, Honeys Jet*, 2.47 Bothar Tara*, 3.22 Ashqar, 3.57 Fighter Allen, 4.30 Envol Pierji, 5.00 Clody Valley, Itsalonglongroad, No Logic, Tango Theatre, 5.30 Queen Jane*. (*=1st time). 1ST TIME HOODS: 5.30 I Am Shadow. Profitable races for Favs: 2.15. Winner €6,900 (16 run) 1 0-9603 Leahman (19) (H) T O’Brien 6 12-0...........................................S O’Keeffe 102 S 2 7P3642 Itsalonglongroad (F18) (H) Ian O’Connor 8 11-13 (CD)... S FitzGerald (5) ●118 H 3 7741PP Secret Cargo (102) P Fenton 8 11-12 (C).......................Naill Moore (7) 111 Y 4 523698 General Clermont (19) D E Fitzgerald 6 11-9.....................D E Mullins 100 S 5 7F586F Joeswayornoway (29) E Sheehy 6 11-9.................Shane Fenelon (7) 65 H 6 054791 Irregularheartbeat (7) Seamus Spillane 9 11-6...............D O’Regan 106 H 7 002070 Tango Theatre (19) J McConnell 7 11-3.................................... B Hayes 53 S 8 953226 Clody Valley (171) Miss Liz Doyle 7 11-0 (BF) (SF).............. R Deegan (3) 113 YS 9 U72675 No Logic (200) J McConnell 6 10-12.......................................S D Torrens - - 10 246126 Hollybank King (29) S McConville 10 10-10 (BF) (F)................. R Treacy 111 YS 11 PP00P7 So Easy Way (59) I Madden 6 10-8............................S O’Callaghan (7) 101 GS 12 36P-60 Inagh’s Gift (17) S P Hennessy 9 10-6...............................D J O’Keeffe - - 13 524P47 Time To Bite (17) (B) L J Archdeacon 7 10-6....................G B Noonan (7) - - 14 -PP067 Golden Ferret (10) P Stafford 6 10-2 (EW)........................C D Maxwell 103 G 15 /789PU Neptunus Equester (59) P J Rothwell 7 10-0....................A W Short 89 G 16 547167 Bellgrove (115) P M Cloke 14 10-0 (C)................................... P T Enright 112 G BETTING: 7-2 Clody Valley, 4 Hollybank King, 9-2 General Clermont, 8 No Logic. SUNDAY’S FAB 4 TIPS NORTHERNER’S NAP OBEY THE RULES (3.15 Wincanton) TOPSPOT BROKEN QUEST (2.40 Wincanton) WESTCOUNTRY’S BEST JUDICIAL LAW (1.30 Wincanton) SPEEDHORSE HELVIC DREAM (3.05 Currragh) RTV HOLLYWOODBETS ALLEGED STAKES (GROUP 3) 1m 2f 3.05 Winner €33,000 (10 run) 1 (8) /8421- Helvic Dream (322) N Meade 5 9-10 (CD)..............................C D Hayes ●116 S 2 (10) 6015-3 Bear Story (14) M Halford 4 9-8............................................ R Whelan 110 SS 3 (7) 901-06 Agitare (4) J S Bolger 5 9-5............................................... K J Manning 107 H 4 (2) /5054- Gear Up (276) J P O’Brien 4 9-5 (D)........................................MP Sheehy 113 GS 5 (6) 63261- Georgeville (176) G M Lyons 6 9-5 (D) (F)............................. C T Keane 115 GF 6 (4) /3069- High Definition (211) A P O’Brien 4 9-5 (C) (SF).................... R L Moore 114 GS 7 (5) 1/1- Jason The Militant (161) H De Bromhead 8 9-5 (D)...........W M Lordan 113 H 8 (9) 9363-1 Layfayette (14) N Meade 5 9-5 (C, D)......................................Oisin Orr 114 GS 9 (3) 50513- Leo De Fury (176) J Harrington 6 9-5 (BF, CD) (EW).......................S Foley 110 G 10 (1) 12814- Visualisation (175) J P O’Brien 4 9-5 (C).......................... D McDonogh 114 GS BETTING: 3 Helvic Dream, 7-2 High Definition, 5 Georgeville, 6 Jason The Militant, 7 Layfayette, 10 Gear Up, Leo De Fury, 12 Visualisation. 2021: BROOME 5 9 5, Ryan Moore 1-2 Fav (A P O’Brien), drawn (7), 9 ran. HOLLYWOODBETS GLADNESS STAKES (GROUP 3) 7f 3.40 Winner €33,000 (11 run) 1 (2) /2350- Ace Aussie (205) J Harrington 4 9-9 (D)......................................S Foley 109 G 2 (4) 074-39 Current Option (15) A McGuinness 6 9-9 (D)........................ R Whelan 108 GF 3 (8) 00360- Laughifuwant (161) G Keane 7 9-9 (C, D) (EW)................J A Heffernan 104 YS 4 (3) 121/0- Real Force (372) G O’Leary 5 9-9 (D).............................N G McCullagh - - 5 (7) 090-20 Thunder Moon (43) J P O’Brien 4 9-9 (CD)..........................S M Crosse 108 GS 6 (1) 24758- Belle Image (211) S Lavery 4 9-6 (C) (F)................................... R Colgan ●110 GF 7 (6) 4126-5 Emilie Gray (15) D K Weld 4 9-6 (D).......................................C D Hayes 98 FM 8 (10) 2028-5 Lustown Baba (15) J P Murtagh 5 9-6 (C, D)........................... B M Coen 101 H 9 (5) 2615-3 Sh Boom (3) G M Lyons 6 9-6 (CD)..........................................G F Carroll 104 GS 10 (9) 13-1 Markaz Paname (14) G M Lyons 3 8-10 (D) (SF)..................... C T Keane 108 GS 11 (11) 13050- Strapped (240) J S Bolger 3 8-10...................................... K J Manning 98 GF BETTING: 2 Markaz Paname, 4 Belle Image, 5 Thunder Moon, 8 Current Option, 10 Ace Aussie, 12 Lustown Baba, Strapped, 14 Emilie Gray. 2021: LANCASTER HOUSE 5 10 0, Ryan Moore 9-4 Fav (A P O’Brien), drawn (10), 11 ran. 4.12 Trainer Targets: A P O’Brien won the 3.05 in ‘18, ‘19 and ‘21. J S Bolger won the 3.05 in ‘13 and ‘15. 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 1.55 National Question. CHEEKPIECES: 2.30 New York Dreams*, 3.05 Leo De Fury, 4.12 Dream Today, 5.20 Blastofmagic. TONGUE STRAPS: 3.05 Gear Up*, Georgeville, Jason The Militant, 4.12 Ajax Tavern, Breaking Story, Dream Today, Gegenpressing, Mickey The Steel, Moss Tucker, Nordic Passage, 4.45 Olympicus*, 5.20 Blastofmagic, Conversant, Lexington Liberty, Mass Gathering, Seven Worlds. (*=1st time). 1ST TIME HOODS: 4.12 Riot, 5.20 Alqabeela. Profitable races for Favs: 3.40. HOLLYWOODBETS DAILY BOOSTS HANDICAP 6f Winner €13,199 (23 run) 1 (14) 9000-9 Downforce (15) (B) W McCreery 10 10-0 (CD)....................... J Maye (10) 95 H 2 (22) 50431- Dream Today (121) A McGuinness 7 10-0 (D)..............Adam Caffrey (10) 99 G 3 (19) 115512 Ajax Tavern (18) J McAuley 5 9-10 (D) (SF)................................S Foley 101 SS 4 (9) 43357- Riot (196) (H) J P Murtagh 5 9-9................................................ B M Coen 100 ST 5 (1) 0716-0 Big Gossey (15) (H) C O’Brien 5 9-8 (CD)...............................M C Hussey 100 GF 6 (2) 41423- Hightimeyouwon (210) D K Weld 6 9-8 (D) (F).....................C D Hayes 99 GF 7 (12) 24301- Moss Tucker (188) K J Condon 4 9-7......................... J M Sheridan (3) 103 SH 8 (16) 341- Stag Night (274) W McCreery 4 9-6 (D).......................... N M Crosse (3) 91 G 9 (5) 0120-6 Pretty Boy Floyd (15) (V) Mrs S Dawson 7 9-4 (CD)............. C T Keane 103 S 10 (21) 2000-7 Verhoyen (15) M C Grassick 7 9-4 (CD).................................J Cleary (7) 88 GS 11 (7) 06100- Blairmayne (175) N Lupini 9 9-1 (CD)...................................... G M Ryan 104 GS 12 (17) 0038-5 Pulse Of Shanghai (18) A McGuinness 6 9-1........................ R Whelan 104 ST 13 (3) 972722 Inflection Point (9) (V) A McGuinness 6 9-0 (D)...C J MacRedmond (5) 102 SS 14 (4) 98840- Nordic Passage (142) J F Levins 7 8-12 (CD).......................G F Carroll 103 G 15 (15) 66047- Only Spoofing (182) (H) Kevin Coleman 8 8-12...................... Joe Doyle 103 G 16 (6) 06429- Shelly Banks (161) E O’Connell 4 8-11 (C)...............................L F Roche 105 G 17 (13) 021- Carlton Banks (161) J F Levins 4 8-10 (D) (EW)..............MP Sheehy (3) 100 H 18 (20) 86-083 Breaking Story (14) R O’Brien 6 8-9 (C)......................... D McDonogh 104 H 19 (18) 5622-2 Mickey The Steel (14) Joseph Murray 4 8-9.....................W Joyce (7) 102 GS 20 (8) 81254- Arcanears (121) M Halford 7 8-7 (CD).............................N G McCullagh ●109 ST 21 (23) 01389- Texas Rock (175) M C Grassick 11 8-7 (CD)............................W M Lordan 106 S 22 (11) 0917-8 Cleveleys (14) (V) K J Condon 4 8-7 (D).......................... D E Sheehy (3) 100 S 23 (10) 54500- Gegenpressing (161) E & P Harty 4 8-7.............. Siobhan Rutledge (5) 104 GS BETTING: 13-2 Hightimeyouwon, 7 Ajax Tavern, 10 Riot, Stag Night, Dream Today, Moss Tucker, 12 Breaking Story, Inflection Point, Pretty Boy Floyd, Carlton Banks. 2021: No corresponding race. STRATFORD SUNDAY Newsboy 1.50 STARSKY 2.23 MORGENSTERN 2.55 HILLVIEW 3.30 MIDNIGHT CALLISTO 4.05 GOODNIGHT CHARLIE 4.40 BAY OF INTRIGUE (NB) 5.10 DEANS ROAD Going: Good-Good to Firm in places. Course: Left-handed triangular shaped track of 1m 2f, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Top Trainers: D Skelton 40-168 (23.8%), Dr R Newland 18-73 (24.7%), F O’Brien 17-100 (17.0%), O Murphy 16-117 (13.7%), N Henderson 12-36 (33.3%), C Longsdon 12-66 (18.2%), N King 12-48 (25.0%), J Snowden 10-43 (23.3%). Top Jockeys: Sam Twiston-Davies 29-138 (21.0%), Sean Bowen 14-85 (16.5%), Paddy Brennan 12-91 (13.2%), Nico De Boinville 10-42 (23.8%), Gavin Sheehan 9-53 (17.0%), Charlie Hammond 8-73 (11.0%), Richard Patrick 8-56 (14.3%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 4.40 Mickyh. 1.50 RTV CHEEKPIECES: 1.50 Starsky, 2.23 Largy Mouth, Nyoufsea, Stinggrey, 2.55 Game Socks, Raddon Top, 3.30 Midnight Callisto, 4.05 Artemision, Kingston King, Largy Nights*, Tikk Tock Boom, 5.10 Tel’art. TONGUE STRAPS: 2.23 Arbennig, Jobesgreen Lad, Largy Mouth, 2.55 D’jango, 3.30 Blue Collar Glory, Midnight Callisto, 4.05 Earcomesbob*, Kingston King, 4.40 Mexican Boy, Mickyh, 5.10 Llancillo Lord, Tel’art, Tidal Flow*, Zamparelli. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 4.40 Brilliant Present. 1ST TIME HOODS: 3.30 Taylors Three Rock, 4.40 Mexican Boy, Sulbrick. Profitable races for Favs: 1.50. FORM SP• T p TIPSTERREVIEWS.CO.UK NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 6f Winner £4,738 (4 run) 1 2U1P45 Starsky (19) D Skelton 8 11-12 (SF)................................Mr T Durrell (7) ●122 G 2 3F/F-3 Amadorio (12) F O’Brien 7 11-0...............................................P Brennan 113 G 3 1-4722 Kinondo Kwetu (22) S England 6 11-0 (F)............................. J England 119 G 4 95 Tilsworth Sammy (25) (V) J R Jenkins 7 11-0..............C McGivern (7) 77 GS BETTING: 10-11 Starsky, 5-2 Amadorio, 11-4 Kinondo Kwetu, 100 Tilsworth Sammy. CLAUDIO’S 50TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2.23 2m 3f Winner £2,723 (7 run) 1 2PP232 Morgenstern (12) (B) D Pipe 5 11-13 (SF).........................P Armson (7) ●110 GS 2 272114 Jobesgreen Lad (67) T R George 7 11-12...............................J J Burke 109 GS 3 70-641 Too Much To Ask (314) J Candlish 9 11-10 (F)......................C Gethings - - 4 8-655F Largy Mouth (129) S England 7 10-13...............................T Midgley (5) - - 5 3-630P Arbennig (17) J Snowden 6 10-6........................................... G Sheehan - - 6 6434P4 Nyoufsea (17) A Sadik 7 10-0..................................Alison Johnson (7) 94 H 7 7/408F Stinggrey (20) M Young 9 10-0..............................Tabitha Worsley (3) - - BETTING: 2 Morgenstern, 11-4 Too Much To Ask, 3 Jobesgreen Lad, 5 Largy Mouth, 10 Arbennig, 50 Stinggrey, Nyoufsea. SAVAGE & STRIDE WEDDING CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE 2.55 (4) 3m 2f Winner £4,030 (5 run) 1 5-2661 Game Socks (22) Dr R Newland 6 11-8 (D) (F)........................C Hammond 117 GF 2 851113 Raddon Top (22) C Down 9 11-8 (BF).....................................J M Davies 118 GS 3 421211 Hillview (5) G Hanmer 6 11-4 (SF)..............................................S Bowen 119 G 4 F4F526 D’jango (18) (B) D Pipe 9 11-1.............................................P Armson (7) ●122 GS 5 F-614U Get Prepared (72) B Pauling 7 11-0............................Luca Morgan (3) 115 GS BETTING: 13-8 Hillview, 11-4 Game Socks, 4 Raddon Top, 6 D’jango, 8 Get Prepared. HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY JOHN BARNETT MARES’ HANDICAP 3.30 HURDLE (4) 2m Winner £4,030 (6 run) 1 14R145 Crystal Gazing (18) N Henderson 7 11-12 (D)..................N De Boinville 112 G 2 642315 Midnight Callisto (37) A Honeyball 7 11-8 (BF) (SF)................R Dingle 113 GS 3 60-26D Taylors Three Rock (F15) (H) A Carroll 6 10-13................. G Sheehan 115 G 4 216347 Blue Collar Glory (143) (H) O Greenall 5 10-13 (D)............. F Gregory 106 GF 5 42-3U5 Eva’s Diva (252) R Brotherton 8 10-9 (F)...................................R Patrick ●117 S 6 F589P7 Annie Nail (27) Alexandra Dunn 5 10-0...............................Jamie Moore 112 GS BETTING: 7-4 Midnight Callisto, 3 Crystal Gazing, 5 Taylors Three Rock, 6 Eva’s Diva, 8 Blue Collar Glory, 10 Annie Nail. RACECOURSE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP 4.05 CHASE (5) 3m 3f 119yds Winner £2,723 (7 run) 1 -P1PP2 Goodnight Charlie (23) C Fryer 12 11-12............. Mr A Chadwick (7) 101 G 2 73/646 Tikk Tock Boom (20) I Williams 10 11-11................................C Todd (3) 78 G 3 4P4203 Artemision (25) B Pauling 6 11-8 (SF)..........................Luca Morgan (3) ●105 S 4 25/576 Largy Nights (25) C Longsdon 8 10-12.............................. Paul O’Brien 61 S 5 P23325 Earcomesbob (17) P Pritchard 7 10-10 (F).......................A Bellamy (7) 102 S 6 86454P High Counsel (43) (B) G Hanmer 13 10-8..................................S Bowen 103 S 7 3173P6 Kingston King (25) J Coulson 8 10-8..............................P Armson (7) 100 S BETTING: 15-8 Goodnight Charlie, 4 Artemision, 9-2 Earcomesbob, 7 Tikk Tock Boom, 8 Largy Nights, 10 Kingston King, High Counsel. BET AT RACINGTV.COM NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m 3f 4.40 Winner £2,941 (10 run) 1 22364- Tango Echo Charlie (510) Dr R Newland 8 11-13 (F)....S Twiston-Davies - - 2 7-U722 Bay Of Intrigue (35) F O’Brien 7 11-12.................................P Brennan 110 GS 3 -14688 Zuba (2) N Gifford 6 11-10.......................................................J M Davies 112 G 4 -55324 Mexican Boy (53) (H) O Murphy 6 11-10.................................. F Gregory 108 G 5 1-5646 Brilliant Present (96) N Henderson 6 11-9..................N De Boinville 105 G 6 70P111 Poker Master (25) P McBride 5 11-7 (SF).........................T Buckley (3) 107 S 7 3843 Justified (23) N King 5 11-6...................................................J Quinlan 110 GS 8 673887 Sulbrick (5) (H) M Rowley 7 10-11.....................................A Edwards (3) 105 GS 9 54P5P0 Dellboy Trotter (15) Tracey Leeson 6 10-2........................C Ward (5) ●113 G 10 781285 Mickyh (32) (B) A West 6 10-0 (EW).....................................Jamie Moore 106 S BETTING: 7-4 Poker Master, 9-2 Bay Of Intrigue, 6 Brilliant Present, 7 Mickyh, 8 Tango Echo Charlie, 10 Mexican Boy, 12 Justified, 16 Zuba. 5.10 BOUVERIE 1.50 KINONDO KWETU (NB) 2.23 JOBESGREEN LAD 2.55 HILLVIEW (NAP) 3.30 EVA’S DIVA 4.05 ARTEMISION (NB) 4.40 POKER MASTER 5.10 DEANS ROAD STRATFORD ‘GRASSROOTS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 2m 7f Winner £1,797 (8 run) 1 21-113 Deans Road (43) T Ellis 13 12-4 (BF, CD) (F)........Miss Izzie Marshall (7) 122 Y 2 -34332 Peacocks Secret (23) D Peters 10 12-0 (SF).............. Mr D Peters (3) ●123 Y 3 F26722 Zamparelli (13) (B) Miss V Collins 10 12-0 (C).................Mr T Durrell (3) 121 G 4 -P4PU2 Blackjacktennessee (8) Huw Edwards 8 11-10.................................. 104 G 5 3-P34P Llancillo Lord (29) (H) Miss Bevan 12 11-10......Miss Megan Bevan (7) 95 GF 6 P56233 Mighty Altogether (14) D L Williams 8 11-10.....Mr Paddy Barlow (7) - - 7 134253 Tel’art (19) R L Llewellyn 8 11-10 (C)...........................Mr Toby Wynne (5) 118 GS 8 5-6P13 Tidal Flow (15) (B) A Hill 9 11-10 (C) (EW).......................Mr B Sutton (7) 110 S BETTING: 2 Deans Road, 3 Tidal Flow, 4 Peacocks Secret, 9-2 Zamparelli, 6 Tel’art, 50 Mighty Altogether, Blackjacktennessee, 66 Llancillo Lord. LIVE RACING COMMENTARIES AND RESULTS with Sports Radio CALL 0901 609 0416 (65p per min) GREYHOUND COMMENTARIES AND RESULTS 0901 609 0434 (65p per min) CALLS COST 65p per min plus your telephone company’s network access charge. 18+ only. SP: Spoke, AL10 9NA. 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16 1.00 DAILY MIRROR SATURDAY 09.04.2022 Newsboy 1.00 MERRY BERRY 1.30 JUDICIAL LAW (NAP) 2.05 HARLEM SOUL 2.40 KELTUS 3.15 GOSUATRI 3.50 FOR LANGY 4.20 HOURVARI wincanton sunday JACKPOT MCCREERY MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ H’CAP HURDLE (4) 2m 4f Winner £5,852 (6 run) FORM p 1 3-2160 Hunting Percival (103) T Lacey 7 11-12 (C, D)........Sgt Nick Oliver (7) 117 G 2 318963 Alrightjack (33) J Snowden 8 11-12....................... Capt W Kellard (7) 113 S 3 052-11 Merry Berry (286) F O’Brien 6 11-11 (D) (SF)................. Vicki Sollitt (7) ●119 G 4 1/8754 Birds Of Prey (20) P Nicholls 8 11-9................................Jody Sole (3) 114 S 5 7654 Langley Hundred (38) P Hobbs 5 11-1 (BF).....Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) 118 GS 6 5541 Sword Beach (20) (V) A King 5 10-12 (F).........Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) 115 G BETTING: 9-4 Merry Berry, 3 Sword Beach, 7-2 Birds Of Prey, 6 Alrightjack, Langley Hundred, 14 Hunting Percival. 2021: No corresponding race. EASTBURY HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m 5f 1.30 Winner £10,565 (7 run) 1 10-300 Wearapinkribbon (127) Mrs H Nelmes 6 11-12 (D).......Charlie Price (3) 118 Y 2 25-655 Ecco (F38) (B) P Nicholls 7 11-11 (C).............................................H Cobden ●128 S 3 155151 Judicial Law (46) Jonjo O’Neill 5 11-10 (D) (F)...............Jonjo O’Neill Jr 124 S 4 5-7561 River Bray (20) V Dartnall 9 11-9 (C)......................................... A Johns 127 H 5 -07171 Neon Moon (12) (B) D Pipe 6 11-9 (C, D) (SF)....................... T Scudamore 126 G 6 2717/P Farouk De Cheneau (43) N Henderson 7 11-1.........................J Bowen - - 7 PP8622 Equus Millar (18) (V) S-J Davies 9 10-3........................... W T Kennedy 125 G BETTING: 3 Neon Moon, 4 Judicial Law, 9-2 Equus Millar, River Bray, 13-2 Ecco, 8 Farouk De Cheneau, 10 Wearapinkribbon. 2021: GET THE APPEAL 7 11 1, Lorcan Williams(3) 5-2 (P Nicholls), 5 ran. EASTBURY NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 1m 7f 2.05 Winner £4,084 (8 run) 1 PP2524 Carolines Charm (157) N Mulholland 8 11-1 (F)........................A Wedge - - 2 R5/P9 Crosspoint (20) Dr J Naylor 9 11-1..................................T Doggrell (7) 35 G 3 Dances On The Sand D Pipe 6 11-1............................... T Scudamore - - 4 U-P00P Logan’s Choice (39) N Lampard 7 11-1.................................. C Ring (3) 54 GS 5 5 Toronto (39) (H) B Barr 5 11-1 (EW)................................... A Cheleda (5) 111 S 6 541 Harlem Soul (39) C Tizzard 4 11-0 (CD) (SF)...........................B J Powell ●131 S 7 B/P6-9 Courtly Love (99) O Signy 9 10-8................................. J Andrews (5) 34 H 8 8 Norman Kindu (23) N Mulholland 4 10-7.................................... H Reed 30 GS BETTING: 4-6 Harlem Soul, 15-8 Carolines Charm, 10 Toronto, Dances On The Sand, 66 Norman Kindu, Courtly Love, 100 Crosspoint, 200 Logan’s Choice. 2021: CASA LOUPI 4 11 1, Jamie Moore 2-5 Fav (G L Moore), 6 ran. ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW HANDICAP CHASE (4) 3m 1f 2.40 BOUVERIE 1.00 MERRY BERRY 1.30 EQUUS MILLAR 2.05 TORONTO 2.40 BROKEN QUEST 3.15 GOSUATRI 3.50 FOR LANGY 4.20 DANCINGONTHEEDGE SP• T Winner £7,216 (5 run) 1 P232P4 Broken Quest (20) David Dennis 10 11-9 (F)................... J Andrews (5) ●133 GS 11-1 (11-7) 4th of 7, 10l behind Keltus (10-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcap ch (4) gd in Mar 2 -916B7 From The Heart (17) P Hobbs 8 11-7....................................M G Nolan 128 G 40-1 (11-12) 7th of 11, well off Silver In Disguise (11-5) at Chepstow 3m 7f hcp chs (4) gd 3 621PP7 Butterwick Brook (11) C Tizzard 7 11-6 (CD).......................B J Powell 128 H 7-1 (11-5) 7th of 10, 38l off The Raven’s Return (10-2) at Winc 2m 5f Am hcp hdl (4) gd 4 6154C6 One Forty Seven (27) (V) N Twiston-Davies 10 11-5.............J Nailor (3) 118 G 9-1 (11-2) 6th of 10, 48l behind Esprit De Somoza (11-3) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs (4) gs 5 941761 Keltus (20) J Scott 12 11-0 (CD) (SF)....................Maj Charlie O’Shea (7) 129 S 14-1 (10-4) Won at Wincanton 3m 1f hcap ch (4) gd beating Smuggler’s Blues (11-5) by hd BETTING: 11-8 Keltus, 7-4 Broken Quest, 6 Butterwick Brook, 8 One Forty Seven, 12 From The Heart. 2021: No corresponding race. Going: Good. Course: Right-handed sharp oval course of 1m 3f, there are nine fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Top Trainers: P Nicholls 84-307 (27.4%), C Tizzard 42-292 (14.4%), P Hobbs 24-195 (12.3%), J Scott 20-128 (15.6%), N Mulholland 14-159 (8.8%), A King 10-95 (10.5%), Jonjo O’Neill 8-57 (14.0%), D Pipe 8-79 (10.1%), N Henderson 7-54 (13.0%). Top Jockeys: Harry Cobden 67-238 (28.2%), Tom O’Brien 20-110 (18.2%), Tom Scudamore 14- 119 (11.8%), Nick Scholfield 13-131 (9.9%), Jonjo O’Neill Jr 10-48 (20.8%), Brendan Powell 10-98 (10.2%), Adam Wedge 7-55 (12.7%). Profitable races for Favs: 2.05. 3.15 DOT TOLSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2m Winner £3,812 (6 run) RTV 1 1/0933 Askinvillar (23) (H) M Gillard 7 11-12 (F)............................F Gillard (3) - - 2 363531 Gosuatri (7) (B) Jonjo O’Neill 6 11-9 (SF)........................Jonjo O’Neill Jr ●111 G 3 121235 Obey The Rules (26) D McCain 7 11-6 (D)...........................T Gillard (3) 107 GF 4 4-54P7 Arizona Glory (47) E Williams 6 10-13....................................A Wedge 109 G 5 -37404 Yaazaain (3) N Hawke 6 10-11.................................................D Noonan 106 G 6 P96955 Gaelic Thunder (21) Chris Honour 7 10-0.............................. B Carver 52 GS BETTING: 4-7 Gosuatri, 7-2 Askinvillar, 8 Obey The Rules, 12 Yaazaain, 20 Arizona Glory, 25 Gaelic Thunder. 2021: PRINCESS MIDNIGHT 7 10 6, Brendan Powell 5-1 (C Tizzard), 8 ran. NEW JOHN DUFOSEE NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ CHASE (6) 2m 4f 3.50 Winner £2,053 (6 run) 1 -753PP Famoso (34) M Gillard 6 11-12....................................Miss H Stevens (7) - - 2 3/6243 For Langy (32) P Hobbs 7 11-12 (SF)..................................Mr D Maxwell ●123 GS 3 P-2P96 Paudie (61) Syd Hosie 6 11-12...............................Maj Charlie O’Shea (5) - - 4 721131 Sixteen Letters (15) N McLean 10 11-12 (D).............. Mr J Newman (3) 107 S 5 565521 Story Of Friends (14) Syd Hosie 8 11-12 (F)...Sgt Nathan Rahman (7) 97 GS 6 214141 Tom Barton (22) (B) Mrs S Alner 12 11-12...................Miss N Parker (3) 71 G BETTING: 6-5 For Langy, 2 Story Of Friends, 6 Sixteen Letters, 12 Tom Barton, 14 Paudie, 20 Famoso. 2021: No corresponding race. VISIT IRISH STORE SALE WITH ITM OPEN NH FLAT RACE 4.20 AINTREE In association with Trainer Targets: P Nicholls won the 1.30 in ‘17 and ‘21. P Nicholls won the 4.20 in ‘16, ‘19 and ‘21. 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 1.30 Ecco. CHEEKPIECES: 1.00 Birds Of Prey, 1.30 River Bray, 2.05 Norman Kindu*, 2.40 Broken Quest, Butterwick Brook, From The Heart, 3.15 Gaelic Thunder*, Obey The Rules. TONGUE STRAPS: 1.00 Birds Of Prey, Langley Hundred, 1.30 Neon Moon, Wearapinkribbon*, 2.05 Courtly Love, Logan’s Choice, 2.40 Broken Quest, Keltus, 3.15 Gaelic Thunder*, Gosuatri, Yaazaain, 3.50 Famoso, 4.20 Kimberley Eve. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 4.20 Stans The Man. (GBB RACE) (5) 1m 7f Winner £1,906 (7 run) 1 42 Hourvari (70) O Murphy 5 11-2 (SF)....................................... A Coleman ●119 GS 2 3- Stans The Man (385) L Hurley 5 11-2................................N Scholfield - - 3 22-5 Waterloo Quay (27) David Dennis 6 11-2.............................. T Bellamy 108 G 4 Dancingontheedge P Nicholls 5 10-9 (F)............................H Cobden - - 5 6 Sea Village (42) O Signy 4 10-8.........................................T J O’Brien 96 GS 6 Dolly Bird Chris Honour 4 10-1................................................ B Carver - - 7 203 Kimberley Eve (20) I Williams 4 10-1............................... T Scudamore 118 G BETTING: 9-4 Dancingontheedge, 5-2 Hourvari, 9-2 Kimberley Eve, 5 Waterloo Quay, 10 Stans The Man, 12 Sea Village, 25 Dolly Bird. 2021: LE CHIFFRE D’OR 5 11 2, Lorcan Williams(3) 11-8 Fav (P Nicholls), 5 ran. sunday DOG’S BAGS SUNDERLAND: 11.06 Cleare Here (1-6- 5) 11.21 Ridgedale Willow (6-4-5) 11.36 Jumeirah Storm (5-6-4) 11.51 Clonkeen Rosie (6-4-2) 12.06 Vinegarhill Lucy (1-3-5) 12.21 Market Lane (Nap) (6-1-5) 12.36 Big Time Vicky (1-3-6) 12.51 Olympic Dragon (2-4-3) 1.06 Away Lady (3-1-6) 1.21 Pennylane Peril (6-1-2) 1.36 Solid Wilson (3-1-6) 1.51 Pennylane Buick (1-5-6) PELAW GRANGE: 11.43 Cappagh Azul (2-5-3) 11.58 Such A Dinger (6-1-2) 12.13 Canya Willya (2-4-3) 12.28 Ashburn Rush (1-2-5) 12.43 Swift Unhallowed (Nap) (2-4-3) 12.58 Hawkeye Osti (4-5-6) 1.13 Rathmeehan Kane (1-6-4) 1.28 Dalton Opus (6-3-4) 1.44 Expert Droopy (2-6-3) 1.59 Toffee Trippett (2-1-3) KINSLEY: 2.04 Charlotte Amalie (3-1-6) 2.19 Outlier Boss (6-2-5) 2.36 Ross Magic (1-4-5) 2.54 Sheriffs Roddick (2-6-1) 3.09 Cloneen Glory (1-6-4) 3.26 Farran Phoenix (3-6-5) 3.44 Ross Cain (6-1-2) 4.04 Wholovesyababy (Nap) (1-6-5) 4.23 Silk Cut Timmy (5-1-6) 4.43 Creamery Astaire (2-1- 4) 5.03 Millroad Time (2-1-6) 5.22 Knockanna Flash (1-6-3) AINTREE 1.45: LANGER DAN (H Skelton 4-1jt-f) 1; Fils D’oudairies (10-1) 2; Balco Coastal (8- 1) 3; Garry Clermont (25-1) 4. 21 ran. 4-1jt-f Cobblers Dream. 1¾, 8l, nk. (D Skelton). Tote: £5.00; £2.10, £3.70, £2.80, £5.10. Tote Exacta: £63.80. Tricast: £329.20. Trifecta: £501.90. CSF: £42.17. NR: Some Day Soon. 2.20: JONBON (A Coleman evensf) 1; El Fabiolo (4-1) 2; Vina Ardanza (14-1) 3. 9 ran. nk, 19l. (N Henderson). Tote: £2.00; £1.10, £1.60, £3.10. Tote Exacta: £5.70. Tricast: £32.35. Trifecta: £39.50. CSF: £5.19. 2.55: AHOY SENOR (D R Fox 4-1) 1; Fury Road (14-1) 2; L’Homme Presse (7-4) 3. 4 ran. 11-8f Bravemansgame. 5l, 13l. (L Russell). Tote: £5.00; Tote Exacta: £29.00. Trifecta: £49.40. CSF: £30.67. 3.30: FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (M P Walsh 10-11f) 1; Hitman (11-1) 2; Sceau Royal (18-1) 3. 10 ran. 5½, 3l. (J P O’Brien (IRE)). Tote: £1.91; £1.20, £2.60, £3.60. Tote Exacta: £15.70. Tricast: £116.47. Trifecta: £154.70. CSF: £12.46. 4.05: MAC TOTTIE (S Bowen 8-1) 1; Batcio (25-1) 2; Annamix (50-1) 3; Francky Du Berlais (28-1) 4. 29 ran. 5-1f Mister Coffey. 4¼, 6l, 3¾. (P Bowen). Tote: £11.70; £3.20, £11.30, £10.80, £11.90. Tote Exacta: £551.00. Tricast: £9225.09. Trifecta: £12561.00. CSF: £195.75. NR: Romain De Senam. 4.40: GELINO BELLO (H Cobden 7-2) 1; Gentleman At Arms (28-1) 2; Haute Estime (100-1) 3. 14 ran. 5-2f Banbridge. 4½, 4l. (P Nicholls). Tote: £4.70; £1.80, £7.60, £20.70. Tote Exacta: £122.00. Tricast: £8090.87. Trifecta: £9542.80. CSF: £100.38. 5.15: HACKER DES PLACES (A Cheleda 10-1) 1; Severance (5-1) 2; Washington (13-2) 3; Whizz Kid (3-1 f) 4. 16 ran. 1l, 1¾, ns. (P Nicholls). Tote: £11.00; £2.40, £1.80, £1.90, £1.40. Tote Exacta: £66.30. Tricast: £362.81. Trifecta: £555.70. CSF: £59.40. NR: Homme Public. Jackpot: £19,432.30. Placepot: £655.50. Quadpot: £197.80. FONTWELL 1.00: MILAN BRIDGE (T Buckley 11-10) 1; Hecouldbetheone (8-11f) 2; Sure Listen (100-1) 3. 3 ran. 8½, 34l. (P Nicholls). Tote: £2.10; Tote Exacta: £2.00. Trifecta: £2.20. CSF: £2.31. NR: Ucanaver. 1.30: LEGENDS RYDE (T J O’Brien 11-4) 1; Sopran Thor (3-1) 2; Goa Lil (11-8f) 3. 4 ran. 8½, 10l. (J Snowden). Tote: £3.75; Tote Exacta: £9.40. Trifecta: £12.90. CSF: £10.58. NR: Brewers Project. 2.00: GOLD SOUK (D Sansom 2-1f) 1; Limelighter (33-1) 2; Tommy Dillion (16-5) 3. 11 ran. 4½, 6l. (D Steele). Tote: £3.00; £1.10, £7.70, £1.40. Tote Exacta: £62.40. Tricast: £211.02. Trifecta: £324.60. CSF: £70.06. NR: Fanfaron Dino. 2.35: I SEE YOU WELL (M G Nolan 2-1) 1; Poppa Poutine (evensf) 2; Waikiki Waves (8-1) 3. 4 ran. ½, 2¾. (Seamus Mullins). Tote: £3.00; Tote Exacta: £4.20. Trifecta: £8.20. CSF: £4.52. NR: Another Emotion. 3.10: RUBYS REWARD (R Dingle 5-1) 1; DM1ST YESTERDAY’S RESULTS & PRICES Age Of Wisdom (7-1) 2; Heron Creek (5-6f) 3. 7 ran. 5½, 5l. (A Honeyball). Tote: £6.00; £1.90, £2.70. Tote Exacta: £30.50. Tricast: £55.46. Trifecta: £61.30. CSF: £35.42. NRs: Clondaw Bisto, Tis But A Scratch. 3.45: RICHIDISH (Jamie Moore 11-1) 1; Enrichissant (5-1) 2; Go All The Way (evensf) 3. 7 ran. 18l, 13l. (G L Moore). Tote: £12.00; £3.50, £2.60. Tote Exacta: £55.30. Trifecta: £181.20. CSF: £62.78. 4.20: CUBAN COURT (J Quinlan 7-2) 1; Fountains Chief (2-1) 2; Iskar D’airy (11-10f) 3. 4 ran. nk, shd. (N King). Tote: £4.50; Tote Exacta: £9.30. Trifecta: £11.50. CSF: £10.51. NRs: Captain Fantastic, Dear Ralphy. Placepot: £431.10. Quadpot: £60.10. SEDGEFIELD 2.10: STAMINA CHOPE (L Edwards 11-1) 1; Moonlight Glory (2-1) 2; Spot On Soph (5-4f) 3. 4 ran. 7l, 2¾. (Dave Roberts). Tote: £12.00; Tote Exacta: £30.90. Trifecta: £42.20. CSF: £32.05. 2.45: NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (Emma Smith-Chaston 7-1) 1; Haas Boy (3-1) 2; Where’s Hector (11-8f) 3. 7 ran. 2¾, 4l. (M Hammond). Tote: £9.70; £3.50, £1.60. Tote Exacta: £32.10. Trifecta: £80.50. CSF: £28.82. 3.20: BONNE VITESSE (A Cawley 9-4) 1; Minelladestination (1-2f) 2; Shantou Boudicca (50-1) 3. 5 ran. 3l, 19l. (M Hammond). Tote: £3.25; £1.30, £1.10. Tote Exacta: £3.90. Trifecta: £15.00. CSF: £3.80. 4.00: MYBURG (T Willmott 5-1) 1; Fulgurix (3-1) 2; Cool Country (9-4f) 3. 9 ran. ½, 3l. (Sue Smith). Tote: £6.00; £1.90, £1.30, £1.20. Tote Exacta: £24.40. Tricast: £42.69. Trifecta: £74.80. CSF: £21.21. 4.35: GREAT RAFFLES (A Cawley 3-1f) 1; Cresswell Queen (4-1) 2; Atomic Angel (4-1) 3. 10 ran. 8½, 1½. (M Hammond). Tote: £4.00; £1.40, £1.90, £1.70. Tote Exacta: £18.40. Tricast: £47.71. Trifecta: £57.00. CSF: £15.34. NRs: Bird On The Wire, Lord Condi, Onestepatatime, That’s My Dubai. 5.08: WELL CLICHE (C O’Farrell 100-30f) 1; To The Limit (12-1) 2; Wake Up Early (6- 1) 3. 10 ran. 1l, 2l. (M Todhunter). Tote: £4.34; bon fire day Jonbon (right) beats Fabiolo by a neck in the 2.20 £1.90, £4.10, £1.80. Tote Exacta: £46.10. Tricast: £232.43. Trifecta: £335.10. CSF: £42.06. 5.42: HEY BOB (Mr J King 10-1) 1; William Cody (9-4f) 2; Penpal (4-1) 3. 11 ran. 2½, 12l. (O Murphy). Tote: £11.00; £2.90, £1.40, £2.00. Exacta: £36.60. Tricast: £110.86. Trifecta: £208.90. CSF: £33.70. NRs: Just Jess, Snowed In. Placepot: £203.20. Quadpot: £3.30. KEMPTON 5.25: HELLO JUMEIRAH (T Marquand 5-1) 1; Timeless Melody (11-8f) 2; Sassi Neri (100-30) 3. 10 ran. 1l, 3½. (W Haggas). Tote: £6.00; £1.80, £1.10, £1.70. Tote Exacta: £14.80. Trifecta: £49.00. CSF: £12.76. NR: Graph. 6.00: GUESS (R Hornby 6-5f) 1; Falesia Beach (17-2) 2; All Go (15-8) 3. 14 ran. 1l, 3¼. (R Beckett). Tote: £2.20; £1.10, £2.30, £1.20. Tote Exacta: £14.20. Trifecta: £34.90. CSF: £13.65. 6.30: KING FRANCIS (David Egan 5-4f) 1; Ilhabela Fact (9-1) 2; Busby (9-4) 3. 6 ran. 2l, ½. (M Bell). Tote: £2.25; £1.40, £3.10. Tote Exacta: £12.70. Trifecta: £34.40. CSF: £13.88. 7.00: ACROSS THE NILE (H Doyle 11-2) 1; Light Lily (11-4jt-f) 2; Lucayan (11-4jt-f) 3. 9 ran. ¾, ¾. (M Loughnane). Tote: £6.50; £1.90, £1.60, £1.40. Tote Exacta: £26.60. Tricast: £51.81. Trifecta: £66.40. CSF: £21.69. 7.30: SILVER DOLLAR (A Atzeni 5-2f) 1; Youllovemewheniwin (16-1) 2; Glamorous Force (17-2) 3. 11 ran. ns, shd. (R Eddery). Tote: £3.50; £1.40, £3.20, £3.00. Tote Exacta: £43.80. Tricast: £307.73. Trifecta: £337.90. CSF: £48.63. NR: Mashaan. 8.00: DESIGNER (David Egan 7-2) 1; Secret Strength (17-2) 2; Sisters In The Sky (4-1) 3. 8 ran. 5-2f Suanni. 1½, 1¾. (J Butler). Tote: £4.50; £1.40, £2.50, £1.70. Tote Exacta: £38.30. Tricast: £123.50. Trifecta: £209.00. CSF: £33.08. NR: Jungle Run. 8.30: CALDWELL (H Doyle 9-2) 1; Catbird Seat (13-8f) 2; Smith (13-2) 3. 7 ran. 4¾, nk. (M Scudamore). Tote: £5.50; £2.40, £1.40. Tote Exacta: £14.10. Trifecta: £73.30. CSF: £12.14. Placepot: £16.60. Quadpot: £12.80.
9 APRIL 2022 Frost fright HOLLY WILLOUGHBY reveals her fears as celebrities take on challenges in sub-zero temperatures for Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof
Contents SATURDAY 9 APRIL 2022 4 freeze the fear with wim hof Celebs face extreme icy challenges in a new series 6 tv insider The best shows on the box 9 dinosaurs: the final day with david attenborough A minute-by-minute guide to the end of the dinosaurs 11 julia Sarah Lancashire plays culinary icon Julia Child 13 gazza Eye-opening two-parter on Paul Gascoigne’s life 15 SAS: Who dares wins The programme returns with a twist on the UK-US ‘special relationship’ 16 Soaps 18 Movies 21 Sport 22 TV Guide 54 Last Word Shaparak Khorsandi wltv@reachplc.com Editor-In-Chief Caroline Waterston Acting Editor-In-Chief Karen Cross Acting Deputy Editors-In-Chief Lizzie Smith and Rowan Erlam Acting Celebrity & Entertainment Director Lisa Jarvis Acting Deputy Celebrity & Entertainment Director Jenny Kyte Celebrity Editor Sarah Morton Entertainment Editor Clare Fisher TV Editor Jenny Rodger Features & Lifestyle Director Emma Jones Deputy Features & Lifestyle Director Michelle Garnett Lifestyle Editor Victoria Gray Health & Real Life Editor Susanna Galton Fashion & Beauty Director Michelle Darlow Shoot Producer Sarah White Beauty Director Lynne Hyland Fashion Editors Harriet Wheeler and Lauren Goodwin-Grafton Beauty Editor Laura Mulley Creative Director Polly Brown Art Editor Lauren Richards-Ozzati Deputy Art Editors Chloe Reeves and Louise Robinson Acting Deputy Art Editor Alexandra Hurst Picture Director Gemma Courage Picture Editors Abby Wells and Sal Jackson Senior Picture Researchers Jeanne Terblanche, Lina Darton and Samantha Reilly Production Director Jennie Wignall Chief Sub Editors Becky Ward and Natalie Bowen Deputy Chief Sub Editors Melanie Hancill and Sam Kistamah Imaging Director Simon Spann Imaging Manager Lee Edwards Aimee is a keen cyclist Competing at the Winter Olympics in 2014 Presenter, podcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee, 30, loves dancing, staying active and Lebanese food. She lives in London and has just published her first book. My weekend always depends on the work week I’ve had, but I will definitely go out on either Friday or Saturday night. My ideal night out is dinner and drinks with a friend, having no set plan of where the night is going to go. The best nights are those that are impulsive. Ideally, I’d love to end up dancing somewhere and having the best time. Then I’d probably finish the night eating a Lebanese takeaway at an absurd hour in the morning. I love the hummus and bread. If I’ve been on a night out I will always get up the next day MY WEEKEND Aimee Fuller and go for either a 5k or 10k run, or a big walk. This will be followed by an epic brunch and some good coffee. If I’ve gone out the night before then I like to have a really relaxed evening. I’ll either chill on my own or with friends and watch Netflix. My work does leak into the weekend sometimes, so I might have to use that night to prep if I have filming the next day. I often end up interviewing people at the weekend too. I love it when there’s time to go on a little adventure, whether that’s to take a boat out and go wakesurfing, or explore somewhere on the bike. I once randomly ended up cycling to Brighton at the weekend, and I just love that I had the time to do that. When it comes to Sunday, I’ll go out for a roast in the late afternoon, if I can, and then I’ll get prepped for the week ahead. I’ll make sure I have an early night so I can start the week strong. Aimee Fuller’s new book, Fear Less Live More (Hachette, £12.99), is out now in hardback Your magazine this week Welcome to Love TV. You will have noticed it looks a bit different this week. Due to printing issues beyond our control, we had to change the format. But don’t worry – there are still lots of TV interviews, features and listings to enjoy and we are working hard to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Thank you for continuing to buy the Daily Mirror – we will keep doing all that we can to bring you the content you love. 3 Words: Kirsty Hatcher PHOTOS: Shutterstock, Getty
‘I’ve never worked with anyone as funny as Lee’ As she teams up with Lee Mack and Wim Hof on Freeze The Fear, Holly Willoughby reveals how the cold-water therapy show helped her overcome her own anxieties freeze the fear with wim hof Tuesday, 9pm, BBC One She’s fronted This Morning with Phillip Schofield for the past 12 years, but now Holly Willoughby has another man in her life – and she thinks he’s even more hilarious than her on-screen partner. “I’ve never worked with anyone as funny as Lee Mack,” the 41-year-old told us at a screening of their new show Freeze The Fear. “On-screen, off-screen, we had the best time.” Holly and Not Going Out star Lee, 53, are working on the exhilarating BBC idea alongside extreme athlete Wim Hof, 62, and Holly says hosting the show, in which celebrities plunge into ice-cold water, made her face up to her own fears. “I’m always looking for things to make life better or a little bit easier for me,” Holly said. “Somebody told me about Wim and his breathing exercises, and I said, ‘Well I’ve been breathing since the day I was born, that I can do.” She added, “I’m the biggest scaredycat in the world, my fear is fear. I’m scared of everything and I’m really trying not to be. I’m getting better at it but I’m always looking for anything to add to my toolkit.” Freeze The Fear sees celebrities use cold-water therapy among other extreme challenges to explore and reflect upon experiences in their own lives. Famous faces braving the once-in-a-lifetime adventure include former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite, Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell, presenter Gabby Logan, weatherman Owain Wyn Evans, singer Alfie Boe, rapper Professor Green, retired footballer Patrice Evra and singer Chelcee Grimes. And inspired by their bravery, Holly reveals she and Lee decided to endure the cold-water treatment themselves. “In the hotel there was an icecold shower that we stood under and were like, ‘Right, let’s do it.’ I have it all on film and one day I’ll put it on Instagram,” she teased. “I was so jealous of what the celebrities were doing because you could see the change, you could see the transformation, you could see what they were coming away with and it’s infectious. You want that for yourself, you want to be able to learn. Even though I wasn’t jumping in the cold, I still came away with changes to my mindset just by being around it.” I’m the biggest scaredycat in the world, my fear is fear The series has been a collaborative work for Holly behind the scenes as well, as it was produced by her husband, Dan Baldwin. But despite introducing Dan to Wim, she refuses to take credit for the creation of the show. “I’m not taking credit for any ideas, but somebody introduced me to the Wim Hof Method and I said to Dan that he’s amazing and brilliant and that we should try the breathing thing and, if we’re brave enough, maybe we could jump in a cold shower,” she explained, before jokingly adding, “Not together, that’s a whole other show!” She continued, “We both really loved the breathing and the idea. Dan is always thinking of ideas, anything we experience is, ‘Could this work on telly? Can we explore this?’ and for Wim, the more the merrier. You realise this is simple and this works. They’ve created the most incredible show around it.” Before its big airing on BBC One, Holly and Dan tested Freeze The Fear on three very important critics – their children, Harry, 12, Belle, 10, and seven-year-old Chester. “My kids loved it,” she added with a smile. the iceman opens up on tragic past Wim Hof may find a lot of positives from freezing temperatures, but his journey with cold water exposure has a very sombre beginning. In the first episode of Freeze The Fear, he tells the celebrities how he wanted to become a “better man” after his first wife, Olaya, kissed their children goodnight before tragically taking her own life. “I could not help my wife, but now I can help not millions but billions of people,” he said as he reflected on the traumatic time. Discussing the show, he added, “It’s a great window into the world, and the world needs it right now. There’s too much confusion and too much depression, anxiety and darkness. But we can make it go away when we face our fears.” 4
‘Wim is a bona fide lunatic!’ Lee Mack shares his views on the extreme athlete and what makes this series special What was it like working with Wim? Wim was amazing. He’s a proper bona fide lunatic. It’s not for effect. Everyone’s got an “on-screen persona” but when the camera cuts, he carries on! If he shows you the splits on camera, he’ll show you again off camera. I think anyone who’s good on TV is being their real self, and he’s being real. This is your first time making a show like this... I’m not a massive fan of this genre of TV, but what I love about this is that there’s no trying to be negative. What we’re not trying to do is starve people and deliberately get rows going. It was a very positive vibe. They were all great people. There was no one we were walking away from going, “God!” What will viewers take away from it? Having worked with Wim now, he’s 100 per cent doing this because he wants to change people, not because he wants to be a TV star. He’s already a star through the internet, he doesn’t need TV. He believes 100 per cent he can change the world. Chelcee Grimes, 29, songwriter and footballer Gabby Logan, 48, TV presenter Dianne Buswell, 32, Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Patrice Evra, 40, former footballer Owain Wyn Evans, 38, weather presenter celebritIES on Freeze the Fear Professor Green, 38, rapper TAMzIN OUTHWAITE, 51, actress Alfie Boe, 48, singer 5
TV insider Our pick of the best to watch – don’t miss out DNA Journey Tuesday, 9pm, ITV As Corrie actresses Rula Lenska and Dame Maureen Lipman get the DNA treatment, they uncover some incredible stories from their family histories. Rula learns her ancestors are from the Polish aristocracy, while Maureen’s more humble origins are among Hull traders. However, their backgrounds might not be as different as they appear at first glance, and Maureen is stunned to find she has a historic link to Poland. So from palaces to fortunes and heroines, this richly detailed episode may well explain why Maureen and Rula were always going to become a dynamic duo. Hard Cell Netflix, from Tuesday Catherine Tate plays multiple characters Catherine Tate is back with a bang with this new docu-comedy set in the fictional women’s prison, HMP Woldsley. Landing on Netflix on Tuesday, the show sees Catherine doing what she does best – caricatured leading ladies who leave you in stitches. From governor Laura Willis, who thinks creativity means rehabilitation, to Big Viv, the prison’s resident psychopath who is in for life, the characters are as offbeat as ever. There are some unexpected tender moments, too, such as when former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison stages a musical. Niky Wardley (The Catherine Tate Show) and Christian Brassington (When Boris Met Dave) also feature.
Grace period We head back to 1830s Yorkshire to join Gentleman Jack for a new series Stephanie Cole as Aunt Ann Walker Gentleman Jack Sunday, 9pm, BBC One Expect plenty of risqué romance as a dramatic love triangle develops when Suranne Jones’ hit period drama Gentleman Jack returns for a second run. Anne Lister (Jones) and her new wife Ann Walker (Peaky Blinders’ Sophie Rundle) are settling into married life and plan to move in together. But Jenna Russell with Suranne Jones in Gentleman Jack when Anne’s ex, Mariana Lawton (Lydia Leonard), hears of their union and gets green-eyed, three soon becomes a crowd. Speaking of the twists and turns to come in the new series, Sophie says, “Ann and Anne had their big romantic happy ending – but what’s next? Is it going to work?” In For A Penny Saturday, 6.30pm, ITV Stephen Mulhern is back for another series of Saturday night fun with In For A Penny, the show that sees punters get a chance to win a grand by performing intricate skills in public. Expect silliness, costumes and shocked bystanders as Stephen teases his contestants outside shopping centres, on high streets and in petrol stations. Each episode is topped off with the ever-tense stopwatch round. Have you got what it takes? Tipping Point Sunday, 6.30pm, ITV Ben Shephard is celebrating 10 years of Tipping Point this week. The game show has captivated viewers since it first aired – and Ben couldn’t be prouder. Here, he fills us in… Congratulations on reaching 10 years. Did you expect to get to series 12? When we made the first episode, I remember doing a run-through with a primitive version of the machine, and thinking, “This is weird”. You can’t predict something will last 10 years. It’s the second most lasting thing in my life – after my wife! Do any “oops” moments stand out for you? Funny answers… A guy was asked what the gods eat in Homer’s epic poem. He went to Homer Simpson and said doughnuts. A wonderful answer – but it’s wonderfully wrong. Who would be in your dream “lucky stars” line-up? A West Ham-themed one… Declan Rice, Mark Noble – and Dame Judi Dench. WORDS: Anna Matheson, Rianne Ison, Rhianna Benson photos: getty
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Doomsday Palaeontologist Robert DePalma at the Tanis site A new film looks at the dramatic demise of the dinosaurs Dinosaurs: The Final Day with david attenborough Good Friday, 6.30pm, BBC One Much has been written about the extinction of the dinosaurs. About 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period, a giant asteroid hit the Earth and wiped them all out. But no direct evidence has ever been found to confirm exactly how it killed them – until recently. In this new documentary, presenter and naturalist Sir David Attenborough reveals how it all happened. The film follows paleontologist Robert DePalma, who has been exploring Tanis, a prehistoric site in the hills of North Dakota, in the United States. He makes an incredible discovery that links the area to the day the asteroid hit – shedding astonishing light on the last days of the dinosaurs. Here, 95-year-old Sir David reveals more... Can you tell us about the documentary, Sir David? The film is about the last day the dinosaurs lived on Earth – and the minute-by-minute detail of that day. An object the size of Mount Everest hit the Earth and that was the end of the Cretaceous [period] – and that’s an extraordinary thing to happen. And, of course, it’s extraordinary, too, because it caused the end of the dinosaurs and the life on this planet had to restart. How significant are Robert’s discoveries? We know that the dinosaurs disappeared in one particular time. It makes that event very vivid indeed. This is evidence of the event that caused 75% of species on Earth to disappear. You’d have a heart of flint not to have it beat just a little faster when you’re faced with that sort of thing. Robert also found a T-rex tooth, which I held in my hand. People still seem fascinated by dinosaurs. Why is that? People are fascinated by dinosaurs, and children are fascinated by their names, with which they wish to bamboozle their grandparents. “Do you know, Grandpa? Do you know what this is, and the others?” I yearn to find a bit of dinosaur myself, but they are fairly rare in this country, although it was in Britain they were first discovered. What is so different about this film? We couldn’t have made it at any other time. My breath was taken away when I first heard about the project. To anybody with any imagination at all, the notion that you could actually see fish that died at the same time as the asteroid strike which killed the dinosaurs is very, very romantic. The film is so vivid I worry that people may think this is going to happen to us any moment now. But actually, if there was a meteorite like this heading our way, there are plans being made which would enable us to divert it. It’s a tragic tale. Were you worried it was going to be a sad story to bring to life? Yes. On the other hand, if it hadn’t happened, we wouldn’t be here… words: Rianne Ison 9
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Goals and GAZZA Wednesday, 9pm, BBC Two penalties Words: Kirsty Hatcher photos: Lorna Roach, Getty Football legend Paul Gascoigne is the subject of a revealing new TV documentary The highs and lows of the career and personal life of footballing genius Paul Gascoigne will be explored in a new two-part BBC documentary. Featuring commentary from his close friends and family, and former coaches and advisors, Gazza gives a unique and personal insight into Paul’s life. “This is the real story of my time in football – the good and the bad of who I am – and what really happened around me,” says the star of the documentary. “So much of this has never been seen before.” The sportsman’s career started out as a fairy tale, with his mother Carol recalling she knew her son was going to be “special” from a young age. “I always knew that he was something special. I think it was really when he was playing with a football under the table and I thought, “That ball is stuck to his foot.” The next thing I knew Paul was on the first team for Newcastle at 17,” she says. But it was a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 1988 for a record transfer fee that saw his career skyrocket, while his emotional display at the 1990 World Cup only served to cement his status as a sporting icon. But all Getting emotional at the 1990 World Cup this attention came at a price, and soon Paul was hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was also grappling with a personal tragedy from his youth after his friend was hit by a car and died in his arms. Overworked, drinking and enduring a tumultuous relationship with his former wife Sheryl, Paul was struggling, and friends and family began to worry about his ability to cope with the pressure and attention. Close friend Linda Lusardi recalls in the documentary how Paul “didn’t know what he earnt or where it was going”. Just how did someone go from being regarded as the best footballer in the world to seeing his troubled private life spiral out of control? Gazza sheds a light on the intense pressure that comes with fame. Celebrating during Euro 96 This is the real story of my time in football – the good and the bad 13
The new crew of Billy, Remi, Rudy and Foxy Guns blazing It’s all change for the SAS: Who Dares Wins team as an American duo joins forces with show favourites Foxy and Billy SAS: Who Dares Wins Sunday, 9pm, Channel 4 For the first time in the Channel 4 show’s history, two former United States Special Forces operators are teaming up with returning stars Jason Fox, aka Foxy, and Mark Billingham, aka Billy, to complete the directing staff line-up. The revamped team will be led by new chief instructor Rudy Reyes, a former US Recon Marine, while ex-US Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke will take a DS spot. And it’s clear from the off that they absolutely mean business. Fifty-year-old Rudy, who led operations in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq, before leaving the military in 2005, said, “To be part of SAS: Who Dares Wins – the hardest selection course on television – is one the greatest privileges of my life. “And to be named chief instructor is a huge honour – made even more rewarding working alongside Billy, Foxy and Remi – heroes on and off-screen.” Also an actor, Rudy may be a familiar face to some viewers as he’s played himself in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and was interviewed for the documentary Once Upon A Time In Iraq. Fellow new recruit Remi Adeleke (real name John Aderemi), who was born in West Africa and brought up in New York City, served for 13 years on active duty. Revealing his excitement about joining the team, the 39-year-old said, “Since I departed from the military in 2016, my main focus in life has been to inspire, motivate and educate people – whether through writing, speaking or visual storytelling. “Therefore I am very grateful to the SAS: Who Dares Wins team – especially my Special Operations Forces brothers Billy, Foxy and Rudy – for allowing me to be a part of this unique, inspirational and transformative experience.” Recruit Leo battles the elements He continued, “Through this amazing show, I’m looking forward to playing a role in changing the lives of many ‘recruits’ and viewers around the world.” To mark the start of an exciting chapter for the long-running series, which debuted in 2015, it also has a new home. Now it will be filmed in a secret, specially created SAS military base in Jordan. Established stars Foxy and Billy are clearly thrilled to have the guys on board as the series goes in a slightly different direction. Foxy explained, “Having worked closely with our US brothers in the past, it’s great to be back with them delivering next- level brutality on this new selection course, in the most savage of environments. “Definitely the spiciest one yet… ‘Hoorah!’ as my American Marine brothers would say!” Billy added he had “twentyplus years of collaboration, from a young paratrooper working with an 82nd Airborne, to smashing targets side by side with Delta Force. It’s great Foxy puts Abigail to the test to reconnect our bond across the pond.” 15 Words: Rianne Ison
soap diary coronation street Monday Wednesday Friday ITV HAS GARY BOXED CLEVER WITH Kelly? ■ Gary returns from Kelly’s house with reminders of her childhood. She is overwhelmed and heads to Victoria Gardens with her mum’s morphine, just as Abi arrives. ■ Distraught after the social worker takes Elsie, Toyah gets drunk. She goes to the solicitors’ office to challenge Imran only to hear he has gone to see Alfie. ■ How will Daisy react to Nicky’s offer to help Daniel organise a school trip? Emmerdale Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ITV Eastenders Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday BBC One Monday ■ Tensions spike as Meena’s trial begins. While the jury seem sympathetic to Liam, he’s blindsided by accusations of an affair with Meena and lashes out. ■ April organises a surprise birthday party for Rhona and she is forced to lie about visiting Marlon in hospital. ■ Jean is worse for wear after a night out, so Martin takes her to Sharon’s – where she argues with Stacey over a GP appointment. ■ Neil threatens Harvey, who insists that it’s the end of their relationship. ■ Nancy offers Linda an olive branch after finding alcohol in her suitcase. TUESday ■ Manpreet is determined to destroy her sister in court, but soon finds she’s painted as a seasoned liar. ■ Meena’s spirits are dampened when she is advised against taking the stand. ■ April visits Marlon in hospital and her matter-offace humour is a welcome relief. ■ Rocky asks Dana about what she is hiding, then breaks his vow not to tell Harvey. ■ Vinny offers Bernie her job back and Martin tells of his fear about Linda drinking around the kids. ■ Stuart comes out of surgery and Callum is furious when he finds out Ben has meddled with an offer of a campaign. wednesday 16
your diary for the week ahead BABY troubles ■ Imran tells Toyah he is going to fight for custody of Alfie and would love her to raise the little boy with him. ■ After Faye gets a fertility app, Craig admits to Beth he thinks it’s too soon for a baby – and Faye is shocked when Beth tells her that. ■ Lonely Mrs Cranshaw makes a pass at Daniel. ■ Billy worries that Summer is going to make herself ill by working so hard. ■ The verdict is in and it’s tense in court. ■ Al and Belle make up and establish some ground rules for their partnership. ■ Marlon utters his first words since suffering the stroke. FRIday ■ When Gary, Maria and Kelly go to Rick’s funeral, a man spits on the coffin and says he hopes Rick rots in hell. Gary punches him, unaware there is a photographer nearby. ■ Daisy has a drink with Nicky in an attempt to gauge her feelings for Daniel. ■ Meena goes against advice and takes the stand, playing an utterly convincing victim. ■ Bear visits Marlon in hospital, while Rhona is bottling up her emotions. ■ Belle starts her meditation teacher training. ■ Ben attacks a man who hurled abuse at Callum but is interrupted by Sharon, who covers for him. ■ Stacey tries to convince Harvey to get Jean to go to the doctor. ■ Bernie is shocked to see the terms of her new contract and leads a walk-out. thursday Vinny is shocked by People power ■ Vinny tries to convince Bernie and the others to stop protesting but when Bernie spots Rainie, her heart breaks over Roland – and she’s more defiant than ever. ■ Kat and Martin reminisce on the anniversary of Kush’s death, but Stacey is focused on helping Jean. ■ Rocky chases a man who steals Kathy’s handbag and asks her out for a date, while Sharon begs Kat to help her keep Ben away from Phil’s businesses. ■ The village reacts to the trial news. ■ Belle gets wind that Priya is upset. ■ Wendy asks Leyla where she was yesterday, suspecting she’s hiding something. ■ Rhona has a plan to get Marlon home. 17
film choice Our pick of this week’s best movies SATURDAY The Flintstones 12.50pm, ITV2 With a top-notch cast including John Goodman, Rosie O’Donnell, Rick Moranis, Kyle MacLachlan and Elizabeth Taylor, the bigscreen version of the classic cartoon could be better. A family film that promises more than it delivers. (1994/U) ★★★ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 4.35pm, Film4 To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T Kirk and his crew must time-travel to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only things that can communicate with it – humpback whales, which are extinct in their own time. Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. (1986/PG) ★★★ Skyfall 8pm, ITV2 The 24th Bond film is bursting with patriotic fervour and Daniel Craig’s brutish charisma. This time, 007 tracks an embittered former MI6 agent (Javier Bardem), who has a vendetta against M (Judi Dench). (2012/12) ★★★★★ Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason 9pm, ITVBe After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she ever dreamt of. Renée Zellweger returns as our heroine, whose trip abroad goes horribly wrong. (2004/15) ★★★ SUNDAY Shrek 2 4.05pm, ITV2 Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are back for more fun as Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Away, where Fiona’s parents reign, to celebrate their marriage. But when they arrive things aren’t as they expected. (2004/U) ★★★ We Bought A Zoo 6.40pm, Film4 With lots of cute animal action, this is a fun family film. Matt Damon plays a widower who buys and renovates a near-derelict zoo, to the delight of his kids and the dismay of everyone else. Scarlett Johansson is the head keeper/ love interest. (2011/PG) ★★★ The Maze Runner 6.50pm, E4 Hopping aboard the lucrative young adult gravy train, this literary adaptation is one for fans of the Hunger Games and Divergent films. Dylan O’Brien plays a teen who arrives in a mysterious community of boys, all trapped by a lethal labyrinth populated by the spooky Grievers. Top-notch suspense. (2014/12) ★★★ FILM OF THE WEEK Whiplash 9.45pm, BBC Three Miles Teller and JK Simmons are the talented but tortured drumming pupil and fearsome teacher in Damien Chazelle’s SkyfallSaturday drama, which won three Oscars but has since been overshadowed by the director’s 2016 smash La La Land. (2014/15) ★★★★★ MONDAY Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 3.15pm, Film4 The animals join a European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves pursued by an animal control officer. (2012/PG) ★★★ The Karate Kid Part II 5pm, Film4 More martial arts fun as Daniel (Ralph Macchio) travels to Japan with his mentor. In Okinawa, both he and Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita) come into conflict with powerful warriors from two different generations. (1986/PG) ★★★★ Salt 9pm, Film4 Angelina Jolie stars as a CIA agent forced to go on the run after a Russian spy claims she’s an assassin planning to murder the Russian president when he visits for the funeral of the US vice president. But just who is Evelyn Salt and what is the real story? (2010/12). ★★★★ TUESDAY Rugrats Go Wild 11am, Film4 The kids from the hit Nickelodeon cartoon get tangled up in an Kill Bill: Volume ITuesday exotic adventure in this film outing and are helped by the Thornberrys – a family who travel the world making nature documentaries. (2003/U) ★★★ A Dog’s Purpose 2.25pm, Film4 Frozen fans will recognise Olaf actor Josh Gad’s unmistakable voice as Buddy the dog. Over four lifetimes and several owners, Buddy gradually comes to understand his true purpose. A heartwarming flick for all animal lovers. (2017/PG) ★★★★ Kill Bill: Volume 1 9pm, TCM Movies A female assassin known as The Bride (played by director Quentin Tarantino’s muse, Uma Thurman) wakes from a four-year coma and sets out to get bloody revenge on the former colleagues who tried to kill her on her wedding day. Martial arts thriller, also starring Lucy Liu. (2003/18) ★★★★ WEDNESDAY Johnny English Strikes Again 7.15pm, Film4 When a cyber-attack exposes the identities of all of Britain’s active secret agents, Johnny has to come out of retirement and hunt down the mastermind hacker who is threatening the nation’s safety. (2018/12) ★★★
Sky Cinema Premiere What’s on this week SKY 301/ 312 Virgin 401/ 402 Check your planner for times Charlie’s Angels 9pm, Film4 This adaptation of the 1970s TV series misses the mark. Cameron Diaz leads a trio of female agents trying to thwart a criminal mastermind. (2000/15) ★★ The Andromeda Strain 11.20pm, TCM Movies Scientists work feverishly in a state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how the deadly infection can be stopped. (1971/PG) ★★★ THURSDAY Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb 3.50pm, Film4 The third and final movie in the series is set at London’s Natural History Museum and features the last film performance of comedy legend Robin Williams. This time, Larry (Ben Stiller) must return the tablet of Ahkmenrah before the magic disappears. (2014/PG) ★★★ The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor 8pm, ITV4 Despite boasting triple-headed dragons, yetis and Jet Li, this is one sequel too many FILM OF THE WEEK Whiplash Sunday for the hit fantasy franchise. The third outing in the series sees Brendan Fraser and his gang travel to China, where they take on an evil warlord and his army of undead warriors. (2008/12) ★★ good FRIDAY Matilda 2pm, ITV A girl gifted with a keen intellect and psychic powers uses both to deal with her crude, distant family and free her kindly teacher from their sadistic headmistress. The big-screen version of Roald Dahl’s classic story stars Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris and Mara Wilson. (1996/PG) ★★★ V For Vendetta 9pm, TCM Movies Orwellian thriller in which a fascistic government is terrorising England. Freedom fighter V (Hugo Weaving) recruits a young woman (Natalie Portman) to topple the regime. (2005/15) ★★★★ 22 Jump Street 10.15pm, ITV The bromance between Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill continues as the bumbling cops go deep undercover in high school. Shrek 2 Sunday (2014/15) ★★★★ Antlers (Saturday, Sky Premiere, 8pm) In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with an enigmatic student whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with an ancestral creature. Horror, starring Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons and Jeremy T Thomas. (2020/15) ★★★ American Night (From Sunday) Art and life collide as John Kaplan, a courier carrying Andy Warhol’s Pink Marilyn work, arrives in New York City. Kaplan attempts to juggle the Mob and his talent as an art forger with his complicated love life. Crime drama, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch, Paz Vega and Jeremy Piven. (2021/15) ★★★ Old Henry (Monday, Sky Drama, 10.15pm) A widowed farmer takes in a mysterious injured man carrying a satchel of cash – and when a posse comes for the money, he is forced to decide who to trust. Finding himself in a siege, he then reveals a surprising gunslinging talent, which calls his true identity into question. Western, starring Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze and Gavin Lewis. (2021/15) ★★★★ Dune Good Friday Little Darlings: The Movie (From Thursday) An 11-year-old named Destiny longs to meet her dad – rock star Danny Kilman – who doesn’t even know she exists. Everything changes when they meet in the middle of the night, with Destiny finding a soulmate in her new sister, Sunset. As a result of their instant connection and mutual passion for music, the two siblings see each other in a way no one else can, bringing out each other’s hidden talent to shine for the whole world. Family comedy drama, starring Lemar and Jamelia. (2022/PG) ★★★★ Dune (From Good Friday) A gifted young man, born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence – a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential – only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-winning sci-fi drama, starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Oscar Isaac. (2021/12) ★★★★★ ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ Saturday average Saturday Magazine ★ Magazine bad 19 19 ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad 5
sport live action on satellite Saturday Sky Sports Action 11.00am-3.30pm World Pool Championship Coverage of day four. 5.30-10.00pm World Pool Championship Coverage four. 2.00-5.30am Fight Night International Mikaela Mayer v Jennifer Han. Sky Sports Arena 10.00pm-12.30am NBA Basketball Coverage of a match from the penultimate day of the regular season. Sky Sports Cricket 8.30am Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 10.50 Indian Premier League Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad. 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians. Sky Sports F1 6.00-8.30am Formula 1 The Australian Grand Prix qualifying session (Start time 7.00am). 5.55-8.00am Formula 1 The Australian Grand Prix (Start time 6.00am). Sky Sports Football 12.00noon-3.00pm EFL Sheffield United v Bournemouth (Kick-off 12.45pm). 5.20-7.30pm Bundesliga Hertha Berlin v FC Union Berlin (Kick-off 5.30pm). Sky Sports Golf 7.30pm-12.30am The Masters Coverage of the third day of the tournament. Sky Sports Main Event 6.00-8.30am Formula 1 The Australian Grand Prix qualifying session (Start time 7.00am). 12.00noon EFL Sheffield United v Bournemouth (Kick-off 12.45pm). 3.00pm Indian Premier League Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians. 5.00 SNF Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur (Kick-off 5.30pm). 8.00pm-12.30am The Masters Coverage of the third day of the tournament. 12.50-3.00am MLS Los Angeles Galaxy v Los Angeles FC. 5.55-7.00am Formula 1 The Australian Grand Prix (Start time 6.00am). Sky Sports Premier League 5.00-8.30pm SNF Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur (Kick-off 5.30pm). BT Sport 1 11.30am-3.00pm Premier League Everton v Manchester United (Kick-off 12.30pm). 5.00pm Vanarama National League Stockport County v Southend United (Kick-off 5.20pm). 7.30-9.45 Serie A Cagliari v Juventus (Kickoff 7.45pm). 3.00-7.00am UFC Alexander Volkanovski v Chan Sung Jung. BT Sport 3 12.30pm Heineken Champions Cup Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears (Kick-off 1.00pm). 3.00 Heineken Champions Cup Toulouse v Ulster (Kick-off 3.15pm). 5.15 Heineken Champions Cup Exeter Chiefs v Munster (Kick-off 5.30pm). 7.45-10.00pm Ligue 1 Clermont Foot v Paris Saint-Germain (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eurosport 1 1.30pm Formula E Race one of the Rome ePrix (Start time 2.00pm). 3.00-4.30pm Cycling: Basque Tour Coverage of stage six. Sunday Sky Sports Action 11.00am-3.30pm World Pool Championship Coverage of day five. 5.30-8.30pm World Pool Championship Coverage of day five. Sky Sports Arena 7.00-9.00am NRL Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Wests Tigers (Kick-off 7.05am). 9.10-11.10 NRL Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers (Kick-off 9.15am). Sky Sports Cricket 8.30am Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 10.50 Indian Premier League Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals. 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants. Sky Sports Football 11.00am SPFL St Mirren v Rangers (Kick-off 12.00noon). 2.30pm Bundesliga VfL Bochum v Bayer Leverkusen (Kick-off 2.30pm). 4.30 Bundesliga Eintracht Frankfurt v SC Freiburg (Kick-off 4.30pm). 6.30-8.30pm Bundesliga RB Leipzig v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (Kick-off 6.30pm). Sky Sports Golf 6.30pm-12.30am The Masters Coverage of the fourth and final day of the tournament. Sky Sports Main Event 11.30 SPFL St Mirren v Rangers (Kick-off 12.00noon). 2.00pm Super Sunday Norwich v Burnley (Kick-off 2.00pm). 4.00 Super Sunday Manchester City v Liverpool (Kick-off 4.30pm). 7.30 The Masters Coverage of the fourth and final day. Sky Sports Premier League 1.00pm Super Sunday Norwich v Burnley (Kick-off 2.00pm). 4.00-7.30pm Super Sunday Manchester City v Liverpool (Kick-off 4.30pm). BT Sport 1 11.30am-1.30pm Serie A Genoa v Lazio (Kick-off 11.30am). 2.00-4.00pm Serie A Napoli v Fiorentina (Kick-off 2.00pm). 5.00-7.00 Serie A AS Roma v Salernitana (Kick-off 5.00pm). 7.45-10.00 Serie A Torino v AC Milan (Kick-off 7.45pm). BT Sport 2 6.00-9.00am 12.00noon-2.00pm Ligue 1 Bordeaux v Metz (Kick-off 12.00noon). 3.15pm MotoGP 4.30 MotoGP 6.30 MotoGP 8.15-9.30pm MotoGP BT Sport 3 12.30pm Heineken Champions Cup Montpellier v Harlequins (Kick-off 1.00pm). 3.00-5.30 Heineken Champions Cup Clermont Auvergne v Leicester Tigers (Kick-off 4.15pm). 7.45-10.00pm Ligue 1 Marseille v Montpellier (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eurosport 1 10.15am Cycling: Tour of Turkey Coverage of stage one. 12.00noon-1.15pm Cycling: Amstel Gold Race Coverage of the women’s race. 1.35-4.00pm Cycling: Amstel Gold Race Coverage of the annual men’s race in the Netherlands. 7.00- 10.00pm Curling World Championships Monday Sky Sports Arena 5.00-7.15pm Netball Superleague Leeds Rhinos v Strathclyde Sirens (Centre pass 5.30pm). Sky Sports Cricket 8.30am Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Titans. Sky Sports Football 7.30-10.15pm EFL Huddersfield Town v Luton Town (Kick-off 7.45pm). Sky Sports Main Event 8.30am Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 2.50pm Indian Premier League Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Titans. 5.00-7.00 Netball Superleague Leeds Rhinos v Strathclyde Sirens. 7.30-10.15pm EFL Huddersfield Town v Luton Town (Kick-off 7.45pm). BT Sport 1 7.30-9.45pm Serie A Bologna v Sampdoria (Kick-off 7.45pm). BT Sport 2 11.30pm- 3.00am MLB Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland Athletics (Start time 11.40pm). Eurosport 1 11.00am-12.45pm Cycling: Tour of Turkey Coverage of stage two. Tuesday Sky Sports Arena 8.30am Suncorp Netball Melbourne Vixens v West Coast Fever (Centre pass 8.30am). 10.45am- 12.45pm Suncorp Netball Giants Netball v Queensland Firebirds (Centre pass 10.45am). Sky Sports Cricket 8.30am Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sky Sports Main Event 8.30am Suncorp Netball Melbourne Vixens v West Coast Fever (Centre pass 8.30am). 10.45 Suncorp Netball Giants Netball v Queensland Firebirds (Centre pass 10.45am). 12.45pm Test Cricket South Africa v Bangladesh. 2.50-7.00 Indian Premier League Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore. BT Sport 2 7.00-10.30pm UEFA Champions League Real Madrid v Chelsea (Kick-off 8.00pm). BT Sport 3 7.15-10.30pm UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich v Villarreal (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eurosport 1 11.00am Cycling: Tour of Turkey Coverage of stage three. 12.45-2.30pm Cycling: Tour of Sicily Stage one. Wednesday Sky Sports Arena 8.30am Suncorp Netball Collingwood Magpies v Sunshine Coast Lightning (Centre pass 8.30am). 10.45am-12.45pm Suncorp Netball Adelaide Thunderbirds v New South Wales Swifts (Centre pass 10.45am). Sky Sports Cricket 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Mumbai Indians v Punjab Kings. Sky Sports Main Event 3.00-7.00pm Indian Premier League Mumbai Indians v Punjab Kings. BT Sport 2 7.00-10.30pm UEFA Champions League Atletico Madrid v Manchester City (Kick-off 8.00pm). BT Sport 3 7.00-10.30pm UEFA Champions League Liverpool v Benfica (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eurosport 1 11.00am Cycling: Tour of Turkey Coverage of stage four. 12.45pm Cycling: Tour of Sicily Stage two. 2.30-4.30pm Cycling: La Fleche Brabanconne Coverage of the men’s one-day race from Belgium. Thursday Sky Sports Action 7.00-10.30pm Premier League Darts Coverage of the 10th night. Sky Sports Arena 7.00-9.45pm Super League Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique (Kick-off 7.30pm). Sky Sports Cricket 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans. Sky Sports Golf 12.00noon-11.00pm PGA Tour Golf The RBC Heritage. Sun 4pm Sky Sports Main Event Sky Sports Main Event 12.00noon PGA Tour Golf The RBC Heritage. 3.00pm Indian Premier League Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans. 7.00-10.30 Premier League Darts Coverage of the 10th night. BT Sport 1 7.15-10.30pm UEFA Europa League Lyon v West Ham United (Kick-off 8.00pm). BT Sport 2 7.15-10.30pm UEFA Europa League Rangers v Sporting Braga (Kick-off 8.00pm). BT Sport 3 5.00pm UEFA Europa Conference League PSV Eindhoven v Leicester City (Kick-off 5.45pm). 8.15-10.00pm UEFA Europa Conference League AS Roma v Bodø/ Glimt. Eurosport 1 11.00am Cycling: Tour of Turkey Stage five. 12.45-2.30pm Cycling: Tour of Sicily Stage three. Good Friday Sky Sports Action 7.00-9.30pm British Basketball Sheffield Sharks v London Lions (Tip-off 7.30pm). Sky Sports Arena 12.00noon Super League Hull Kingston Rovers v Hull FC (Kick-off 12.30pm). 2.30-5.15pm Super League St Helens v Wigan Warriors (Kick-off 3.00pm). Sky Sports Cricket 2.50-7.00pm Indian Premier League Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders. Sky Sports Football 12.00noon EFL Luton Town v Nottingham Forest (Kick-off 12.30pm). 2.30pm EFL Bournemouth v Middlesbrough (Kick-off 3.00pm). 5.15 EFL Huddersfield Town v Queens Park Rangers (Kick-off 5.30pm). 7.30-10.30pm EFL Derby County v Fulham (Kick-off 8.00pm). Sky Sports Golf 12.00noon-11.00pm PGA Tour Golf The RBC Heritage. Sky Sports Main Event 8.00-10.00am Super Rugby Crusaders v Blues (Kick-off 8.05am). 12.00noon Super League Hull Kingston Rovers v Hull FC (Kick-off 12.30pm). 2.30pm Super League St Helens v Wigan Warriors (Kick-off 3.00pm). 5.15 EFL Huddersfield Town v Queens Park Rangers (Kick-off 5.30pm). 7.30-10.30 EFL Derby County v Fulham (Kick-off 8.00pm). BT Sport 1 2.30pm Vanarama National League Wrexham v Solihull Moors (Kick-off 3.00pm). 5.15 Heineken Champions Cup Leinster v Connacht (Kick-off 5.30pm). 7.45-10.15 Heineken Champions Cup Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks (Kick-off 8.00pm). Eurosport 1 11.00am Cycling: Tour of Turkey Stage six from Edremit to Eceabat. 12.45-2.30pm Cycling: Tour of Sicily Stage four.
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11.30 Marcus Wareing’s Tales from a Kitchen Garden (R) 12.00noon Football Focus. The weekend’s fixtures. 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.15 Bargain Hunt In Newbury. (R) 2.00 Challenge Cup Rugby League Catalans Dragons v St Helens (kick-off 2.30pm). All the action from the quarter-final at Stade Gilbert Brutus. 4.30 Final Score Football results. 5.25 BBC News; Regional News 5.45 The Hit List Celebrity Special Celebrity edition of the music-based quiz show. (R) 6.30 Celebrity Mastermind (10/14) With Sian Williams, Sophie Duker, and Kellie Shirley. 6.10am The Dengineers (R) 6.40 Blue Peter (R) 7.10 Deadly 60 (R) 7.40 Malory Towers (R) 8.30 Wonders of the Universe (R) 9.30 Golf: The Masters Highlights 11.00 Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr (R) 12.00noon The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure (R) 1.00 Nigel Slater’s Middle East: Turkey In Istanbul. (R) 2.00 Great Expectations (1946/PG) Drama, starring John Mills and Jean Simmons. ★★★★★ 3.55 Flog It! From the RAF Museum in Hendon, north London. (R) 4.30 Women’s Six Nations England v Wales (kick-off 4.45pm). All the action from the match held at Kingsholm in Gloucester. 6.45 Dad’s Army Captain Mainwaring enlists an unusual recruit. (R) 6.00am CITV 9.25 ITV News 9.30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning 11.40 NEW Ainsley’s Good Mood Food. Ainsley Harriott returns to celebrates food that gives people a boost. 12.45pm ITV News; Weather 1.00 Virtual Grand National 2022 A computer attempts to predict the outcome of the race. 2.00 ITV Racing: Grand National Festival Coverage of the support races from Aintree. 4.30 ITV Racing: Grand National Presented by Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani. 6.15 ITV News; Weather 6.25 Regional News; Weather 6.30 In for a Penny Stephen Mulhern is in Birmingham. 6.00am Mike & Molly (R) 6.45 The King of Queens (R) 7.30 The Simpsons (R) 11.00 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights. With Steve Jones. 12.30pm Heineken Champions Cup Rugby Union Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears (kick-off 1.00pm). 3.15 The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer (R) 4.30 Devon and Cornwall A steam engine enthusiast embarks on a coast-to-coast journey. (R) 5.00 Chateau DIY At Chateau de Lalande, Stephanie wants to build a place to keep pigeons. 5.45 Channel 4 News Headlines. 6.15 Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King Documentary telling the story of the future queen’s romance with Prince Philip. (R) 7.00 The Wall Versus Celebrities Danny Dyer is joined by presenter Katie Piper and her friend, racing driver Nicolas Hamilton, as they go up against the biggest opponent on TV. 7.50 Pointless Celebrities Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman host a family special, with Ali Bastian, David O’Mahoney, Becky and Ellie Downie, Linda Lusardi, and Gaynor and Willie Morgan. 8.35 Casualty Paula prepares to fight for custody of Ena, despite being plagued by nightmares of her first child being taken away. However, to succeed she must accept help. 9.15 Killing Eve (6/8) Villanelle and Eve reunite before parting to pursue their own missions, while Carolyn is forced to face a ghost from her past. 7.15 TOTP: The Story of 1994 A review of the year in which an under-threat Top of the Pops was revamped by Radio One producer Ric Blaxill, featuring appearances by Blur, Oasis, Pulp and Elastica. 8.15 TOTP: Big Hits 1994 Top of the Pops performances from the year, including appearances by Blur, Corona, Tori Amos, PJ and Duncan, Sheryl Crow, East 17, Whigfield, the Cranberries, Dawn Penn, Elastica, Wet Wet Wet, Shampoo and Elton John. 9.15 Mariah Carey at the BBC A selection of archive appearances on the BBC by the American singer-songwriter known for her five-octave range, including performances of Vision of Love, Honey, Shake it Off, Open Arms, Hero and We Belong Together. 7.00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Comedian Lee Mack is live in the studio as Star Guest Announcer, Stephen Mulhern brings Ant versus Dec to a nailbiting finish and dancer Oti Mabuse is the star of an absolutely bonkers I’m a Celebrity Get Out of Me Ear. Plus, the final instalment of Polter Guys and another lucky player gets the chance to Win the Ads. Last in series. 8.30 The 1% Club Quiz hosted by Lee Mack in which the questions are all about logic and common sense. 9.35 ITV News; Weather 9.50 Shaun of the Dead (2004/15) A man decides to get his life back on track just as zombies start to roam the streets of London. Comedy, with Simon Pegg. ★★★★ 7.15 Matt Baker: Our Farm in the Dales In summer, the sheep are sheared and Matt makes plans for a new home for the chickens that will give them access to grazing. (R) 8.15 A Lake District Farm Shop The second series of the documentary following a family-run shop in the Lake District begins with a farmer based in Kirkby Lonsdale with big plans for sheep’s milk brie. 9.15 The Favourite (2018/15) Premiere. In early 18th-century England, a sickly Queen Anne occupies the throne while her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, Sarah is won over by her charm. Black comedy starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. ★★★★★ 10.00 BBC News; Weather 10.20 Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Everton v Manchester United at Goodison Park and Southampton v Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium. Plus, Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion, Watford v Leeds United, Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers. 11.40 MOTD Top 10: Set-Piece Takers Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss what makes a good dead-ball taker, and who is the best. 12.10am Weather for the Week Ahead 12.15-6.00am BBC News 10.15 Rock Family Trees: The Birth of Cool Britannia Sara Cox reveals the story behind the birth of Britpop, exploring the intricately connected lineage of Suede, Elastica and Blur. 11.15 Top of the Pops: Blur A compilation of the band’s appearances on the programme. First broadcast in 1999. (R) 11.45 Suede: A Little Later. The band’s appearances on Jools Holland’s show. (R) 12.00m’t Golf: The Masters Highlights. Action from the third day of the Major, taking place at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia, where Hideki Matsuyama prevailed last year. 1.30 This Is BBC Two 5.55-6.55am Gardeners’ World. Monty Don continues planting up perennials in his orchard beds. (R) 11.40 The 1% Club Quiz hosted by Lee Mack in which the questions have nothing to do with remembering facts, but are all about logic and common sense. A hundred contestants begin every show, but who will make it to the end and answer a question only one per cent of the country can get right – and win up to £100,000? (R) 12.35am Home Shopping 3.00 Living on the Veg. Henry Firth and Ian Theasby make jackfruit chilli, camembert hedgehog bread, and chocolate mousse, and food writer Anna Jones demonstrates her carrot and sesame pancakes. (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV. Daily escape. 5.05-6.00am Alphabetical. Jeff Stelling hosts the quiz in which three new contestants take on the reigning champion. (R) 11.40 FILM Sicario 2: Soldado (2018/15) The drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. Federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with operative Alejandro Gillick to fight the enemy forces. Thriller sequel, starring Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and Isabela Moner. ★★★ 1.50am Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Gordon Ramsay tries to save a failing Italian restaurant in Boston. (R) 2.40 Come Dine with Me. Four contestants compete in Crewe and Stoke. (R) 3.30 Hollyoaks Omnibus. James is interrogated for a serious crime and puts his gambling skills to use as he tries to prove his innocence. (R) 5.35-6.00am Bidding Wars (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! Children’s shows. 9.55 SpongeBob SquarePants (R) 10.20 Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. 10.25 Friends Four episodes. (R) 12.20pm Our Yorkshire Farm Double bill of the documentary. (R) 2.20 Kew Gardens: A Year in Bloom Solene is beginning preparations for the giant waterlily display. (R) 3.15 Inside Windsor Castle: The Queen’s New Home The history of the royal residence. (R) 5.00 Cornwall: A Year by the Sea Autumn presents an opportunity to take stock on the farm. (R) 5.55 5 News Weekend Headlines. 6.00 Queens of Mystery (5/6) Mattie searches for clues about her missing mother. 7.00 Morecambe & Wise: Look Back in Laughter Documentary making use of old performances, chat show appearances and interviews to shed light on the success of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Eric’s mother Sadie claimed to be the first person to spot their potential as a comedy double act when, as children, they spent an entire train journey to Coventry annoying her with their antics. (R) 8.30 Billy Connolly: In His Own Words A profile of the comedian and actor drawing on interviews, TV appearances and stand-up performances from his career to reveal his journey from a childhood of maternal abandonment in the tenement blocks of Glasgow to the top of international showbusiness. (R) 10.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments in Pop Tamzin Outhwaite narrates a selection of memorable incidents involving musicians, including Zayn Malik leaving One Direction and Robbie Williams rejoining boy band Take That. 11.55 Greatest Ever Celebrity Wind Ups. Joe Pasquale presents another selection of celebrity pranks, including Ant & Dec going undercover to prank Bear Grylls. (R) 12.55am Entertainment News on 5 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 3.10 Monaco: Lives of the Super Rich (R) 3.55 Building Britain’s Canals (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7.00 Coronation Street Omnibus 9.50 Love Bites 10.50 Dress to Impress 12.50pm FILM The Flintstones (1994/U) Cartoon comedy, with John Goodman. ★★ 2.40 FILM Shark Tale (2004/U) Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Will Smith. ★★ 4.25 FILM Shrek (2001/U) Animation, with the voice of Mike Myers. ★★★★ 6.15 FILM Johnny English (2003/PG) Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson John Malkovich. ★★★ 8.00 FILM Skyfall (2012/12) Thriller, starring Daniel Craig. ★★★★★ 10.50 Celebrity Juice With Johnny Vegas, Raye, Aitch and Rachel Riley. 11.35 Family Guy. Animation. 12.35am American Dad! 1.30 Plebs 2.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm EastEnders Double bill. The Carters prepare for Tina’s funeral; Linda causes a drunken scene. 7.55 Gossip Girl Double bill. Rumours circulate that Serena has bought a pregnancy test; Blair returns to school. 9.15 Love in the Flesh The morning of day five in the beach house finds everyone thoroughly confused. 10.00 Obsessed with…Killing Eve Naomi Shimada and Zing Tsjeng dissect episode six of the final series. 10.30 Mood Sasha knows she cannot keep running from her trauma. After finding the strength to be honest, she must believe in herself and find her voice. With Nicole Lecky. Last in series. 11.25 Hot Property. Dating show. 11.55 Love in the Flesh 1.25am The Drop 2.25 Mood 3.15-3.45am Obsessed with... Killing Eve ITV3 A Lake District Farm Shop 8.15pm, Channel 4 The unique Tebay Service Station in Cumbria, the setting for this returning series, stocks fine local produce, from cheese and free-range poultry to craft beers. Here’s Matt from new supplier Lakes Brew Co. Matt’s beer contains real Lake District water, which is a great selling point. An even better one is that it contains real alcohol. F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 6.00am Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals 7.00 That’s My Boy 9.10 Midsomer Murders: five episodes 6.55pm Midsomer Murders Double bill. Barnaby and Jones race to find a connection between a stolen antiques racket and two couples who disappeared in a village rumoured to have haunted woods; the peaceful setting of a prestigious local golf club is rocked by murder when a player is bludgeoned to death on the 13th hole. Nicholas Le Prevost guest stars. 11.00 Lewis. A middle-aged Oxford graduate is found murdered, setting in motion an investigation that leads Lewis and Hathaway to a senior university figure. 1.05am Law & Order: UK. A double murder seems to be a case of mistaken identity. 2.05 Unwind with ITV 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm A History of Ancient Britain Neil Oliver explores the origins of Britain and its people, beginning with an examination of the last ice age. 8.00 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends The chef embarks on a winter break in Reykjavik, coastal capital of Iceland. 9.00 Hidden Sion pays Father McEwan a late-night visit, with tragic consequences. Cadi and Vaughan question Mair at the farm and receive interesting information. 10.00 Hidden Wales with Will Millard The writer and adventurer explores mid-Wales and the west of the country. 11.00 Wogan: The Best Of 11.45 Yes, Prime Minister 12.15am Keeping Up Appearances 12.45 A Slow Odyssey: An Eagle’s Flight 1.15 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 2.15-3.15am A History of Ancient Britain saturDAY 9 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 7.00pm The Seven 7.15 The Edit. Entertainment news. 7.30 Sportscene Saturday. Action from the latest Premiership fixtures. 8.30 The Mart. Auctioneer Colin Slessor’s daughter asks him to sell three of her lambs. 9.00 The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected. Comedy panel show, hosted by Mark Nelson. 9.30 Best of Chewin’ the Fat. Highlights of the comedy sketch show. 10.00 BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year. Phoebe I-H and Shereen Cutkelvin host the grand finale of the competition. 11.00 Music Vault 11.45pm-12.00m’t One More Tune BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 4.30-5.25pm Sportscene Results 5.35-5.45 Reporting Scotland; Weather 11.40 Sportscene Saturday 12.40am MOTD Top 10: Set-Piece Takers 1.10 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.15-6.00am BBC News BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 2.00pm Clean It, Fix It 2.30 Question of Sport 3.00 LIVE Scrum V Live. Cardiff v Scarlets (kick-off 3.10pm). 5.15-5.25 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 5.35-5.45pm BBC Wales Today BBC Two Wales As BBC Two except: 2.00-4.30pm LIVE Challenge Cup Rugby League. Catalans Dragons v St Helens (kick-off 2.30pm). 7.15 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don continues planting up perennials in his orchard beds. 8.15-9.15pm NEW Pilgrimage. Seven celebrities set out to learn about St Columba. STV As ITV except: 2.00pm LIVE STV Racing: Grand National Festival. Coverage of the support races from Aintree. 4.30- 6.15 LIVE STV Racing: Grand National Live. The 5.15 Randox Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase. 6.25-6.30 STV News 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 6.25-6.30pm ITV News Cymru Wales. Today’s headlines; Weather S4C 6.00am Cyw 8.00 Seligo 8.30 Pat a Stan 9.10 Siwrne Ni 9.25 Boom! 9.35 Rhyfeddodau Chwilengoch a Cath Ddu 10.00 Gwesty Aduniad 11.00 Ty am Ddim 12.00noon Ffermio 12.30 Caru Siopa 1.00 Codi Hwyl America 1.30 Cynefin 2.30 Cymru Wyllt Gudd 3.30 Agor y Clo 4.30 Wil ac Aeron: Taith yr Alban 5.00 Cegin Bryn 6.00 Julian Lewis Jones yn Awstralia 7.00 Newyddion a Chwaraeon 7.15 Codi Hwyl. The duo embark on the final leg of their journey. Last in series. 7.45 LIVE Rygbi Ewrop. Dragons v Gloucester (kick-off 8.00pm). 10.00 Priodas Pum Mil. A wedding for a couple from Ewloe in Flintshire. 11.00pm-12.05am Curadur
ITV4 F’VIEW 25 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Best of the 70s 6.10 The Protectors 6.40 MotoGP Highlights 7.30 Hornblower 9.30 LIVE ITV Racing: The Opening Show 11.00 Rachael Blackmore: A Grand Year 12.05pm FILM The Great Outdoors (1988/PG) Comedy, starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd. ★★ 2.00 The Car Years 3.00 LIVE Goodwood Members Meeting 5.00 FILM The Man from the Alamo (1953/U) Western, starring Glenn Ford. ★★★★ 6.40 FILM Kelly’s Heroes (1970/PG) Second World War adventure, starring Clint Eastwood. ★★★ 9.30 FILM Con Air (1997/18) Action thriller, starring Nicolas Cage. ★★★★ 11.55 FILM Crank (2006/18) Action thriller, starring Jason Statham. ★★★ 1.45 The Professionals 2.40 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 27 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 7.00am Masters of Flip 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Masters of Flip 12.55 The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1.55 Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries 2.55 The Real Housewives of Cheshire 6.00 Dinner Date Double bill. Matt from Merseyside picks three blind dates; Alex from London looks for love. 8.00 Celebrity Dinner Date Ester Dee chooses three dates from five menus. 9.00 FILM Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004/15) The hapless journalist’s new romance looks set to be short-lived when she ends up serving time in a Thai prison. Romantic comedy sequel, starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. ★★★ 11.15 Botched. A patient seeks a new nose in time for her wedding. 12.15am Unboxed 12.40 Unwind with ITV 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 6.20 Lego Masters USA 7.15 Made in Chelsea 8.20 Married at First Sight Australia: double bill 11.55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 1.55pm Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back 2.55 The Big Bang Theory. Comedy. 6.20 The Big Bang Theory 6.50 FILM The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016/12) Fantasy adventure, starring Chris Hemsworth. ★★★ 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox Sexy Beasts, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Naked and Afraid are appraised. 10.00 Gogglebox Critics’ opinions on Game of Talents and Line of Duty. 11.05 Derry Girls. Comedy series. 2.20am Gogglebox 3.15 Celebrity Gogglebox 4.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.00-6.00am Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back 5 STAR 8.55am Food Unwrapped: double bill 9.45 A Place in the Sun 12.50pm Come Dine with Me 3.30 Four in a Bed 6.10 The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge with Sandi Toksvig 7.15 The Queen’s Wedding An insight into the marriage of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, telling the story of the Queen, whose love life as a princess became a political significance. 8.20 Egypt’s Lost Pyramid The remains of a 4,000-year-old pyramid that have been mysteriously disturbed. 9.20 24 Hours in A&E Double bill. A 91-year-old is airlifted to hospital after a car crash; cameras follow a 26-year-old man’s treatment after he is hit by a car. 11.30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr hosts. 12.30am Father Ted 1.35 24 Hours in A&E 3.40-4.00am Father Ted 5 USA 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Yianni: Supercar Customiser 8.00 Rick Stein’s India 9.00 Rick Stein’s French Odyssey 9.30 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 11.00 American Pickers 12.00noon Storage Hunters UK 1.00 Top Gear 3.00 Rick Stein’s India 4.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 6.00 Would I Lie to You? Double bill. 7.20 Would I Lie to You? The Unseen Bits Highlights from the series. 8.00 Not Going Out Triple bill. 9.55 Mock the Week Double bill. With Eshaan Akbar and Angela Barnes; with Ed Byrne, Rhys James and Olga Koch. 11.20 QI. Comedy panel game. 12.00m’t Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You 1.00 All Girls Live at the Apollo 2.00 Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply 3.00 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 6.00am Teleshopping 7.30 Lovejoy 11.20 Sister Boniface Mysteries 12.20pm Sharpe. Adventure. 2.20 One Foot in the Grave 4.00 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: double bill 6.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries Author Jack Rudd visits Brokenwood to give a reading, but ends up dead. 8.00 New Tricks Brian and the team investigate the death of a professor who perished after falling off a roof. 9.20 Rebus The moderator-elect of the Church of Scotland and a female companion are found naked in a car with their throats cut, but the church closes ranks as Rebus investigates. 10.50 Zen Rome detective Aurelio Zen investigates a murder in a village. 12.50am The Brokenwood Mysteries. Detective drama. 2.40 Where the Heart Is 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 81 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 7.20am Phantom from Space (1953/PG) ★★ 8.50 Look at Life 9.00 Hawkeye & the Last of the Mohicans 9.30 The Lone Ranger 9.55 Stories From Toytown Featuring Larry the Lamb 10.10 Tim Driscoll’s Donkey (1955/U) ★★★ 11.10 Badger’s Bend 11.40 Danny the Dragon 12.00noon The Man From Planet X (1951/PG) ★★★ 1.30 The World of Budgerigars 1.50 A Boy, a Girl and a Bike (1949/PG) ★★ 3.40 Love and War 4.10 The Rocking Horse Winner (1949/U) ★★ 6.00 The Purple Plain (1954/PG) ★★★ 8.00 Maigret A man is killed in his office. 9.05 Ooh, You Are Awful (1972/PG) Comedy, starring Dick Emery. ★★ 11.05 Joseph Andrews (1976/15) Period comedy. ★★ 1.10am The Fury (1978/18) ★★★★ 3.30-5.10am Double Confession (1950/PG) ★★★ 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 31 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 32 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Entertainment News 8.05 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 9.55 Caught on Camera: Funniest Moments 10.55 FILM Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994/12) Comedy. ★★★★ 12.40pm FILM Grown Ups (2010/12) Comedy. ★★ 2.30 FILM Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998/PG) Drama. ★★★★ 5.00 FILM Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012/PG) ★★★ 6.55 FILM Jackie Chan’s The Forbidden Kingdom (2008/12) Martial arts adventure, starring Jet Li. ★★★ 9.00 FILM The Terminator (1984/15) Sci-fi thriller. ★★★★★ 11.10 FILM Red Dragon (2002/15) Thriller prequel. ★★★ 1.50 999: Critical Condition 2.50 Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera 3.50 Entertainment News on 5 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Murder, She Wrote. Nine back-to-back episodes. 6.00pm Murder, She Wrote The death of an elderly writer prompts Jessica to recall an intriguing mystery that happened 50 years previously. 7.05 FILM Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011/15) Thriller sequel, starring Tom Selleck and Kathy Baker. ★★★ 9.00 Yellowstone Drama following John Dutton, who oversees America’s largest ranch. Kevin Costner stars. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The SVU squad springs to action when a girl is assaulted at a rock concert, and their best witness is a Gulf War veteran suffering from PTSD. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Hard-hitting series. 1.55am Private Eyes 3.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Flight of the Navigator (1986/U) Sci-fi adventure, starring Joey Cramer. ★★★ 12.50pm Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014/PG) Fantasy comedy, starring Ben Stiller. ★★★ 2.45 The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008/PG) ★★★★ 4.35 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986/PG) Sci-fi adventure, with William Shatner. ★★★★ 6.55 A Walk in the Woods (2015/15) Fact-based drama, starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. ★★★ 9.00 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013/12) The party of dwarves and their hobbit ally face the dragon that stole their homeland.Fantasy adventure trilogy, starring Martin Freeman. ★★★★ 12.10am Insidious: The Last Key (2018/15) Horror, with Lin Shaye. ★★★ 2.15-4.00am Hush (2008/15) British road thriller, starring William Ash. ★★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Criminals: Caught on Camera 9.25 The Gadget Show 10.25 Police Interceptors 3.25pm FILM Hangman’s Knot (1952/PG) Western. ★★★ 5.05 FILM Attack on the Iron Coast (1968/U) Second World War drama. ★★ 9.00 FILM Bloodsport (1988/18) A martial arts expert competes in a tournament where fights are often to the death. Action adventure, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. ★★ 11.00 FILM Rise of the Footsoldier: Extreme & Extended (2007/18) Fact-based thriller charting the life of a football hooligan who became part of a powerful crime syndicate. Starring Ricci Harnett. ★★ 1.40 Professionals 2.40 Idiot TV 3.40 World’s Biggest Diamond Heist 4.30 Criminals: Caught on Camera 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Impossible Engineering 8.00 Great British Landmark Fixers 9.00 Bangers and Cash 1.00pm Abandoned Engineering 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys: four episodes 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys Six episodes. Michael Portillo completes his journey to Wolverhampton; a journey from Norwich to Chichester; from Ipswich to Chelmsford; Essex and Kent; Faversham to Dorking; Michael Portillo completes his journey to Chichester. 9.00 Smoke & Steel Documentary examining the industrial legacy of a tunnel under the Thames. 10.00 One Foot in the Grave Double bill. Margaret considers having an affair; Victor waits for an important phone call. 11.20 One Foot in the Grave 12.00m’t Impossible Engineering 2.00 Smoke & Steel 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Highway Patrol 8.00 The Flash 11.00 A League of Their Own 2.00pm Hawaii Five-0 4.00 The Flash 5.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 6.00 A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp compete at the Irish National Ploughing Championships. 7.00 Agatha Raisin Agatha opens a detective agency, but with business slow she goes in search of work. 9.00 Harlan Coben’s The Five Double bill. Mark discovers some devastating information; Pru enlists Slade’s help as they try help Mark. 11.00 Strike Back: Retribution 12.00m’t A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover 1.00 Peacemaker. Superhero comedy. 2.00 Resident Alien 3.00 Caught on Dashcam 4.00-6.00am Sun, Sea and A&E Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 6.00am Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos 6.50 The Royal Ballet in Cuba 8.30 Tales of the Unexpected. Mystery series. 11.00 Anyone Can Sing 12.00noon The Directors 1.00 The Sound of Music – Live! 3.20 Simon & Garfunkel: Concert in Central Park 5.20 The Seven Ages of Elvis 7.00 Rod Stewart: It Had to Be You – The Great American Songbook A performance by the singer, featuring songs from his 2002 album. 9.00 Status Quo: Pictures – Live in Montreux A 2009 concert by the band. 11.00 The Decade the Music Died 12.30am Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour 1.30 Ronnie Wood: Somebody Up There Likes Me 2.50 Classic Albums 4.05 The Great Songwriters 5.05 Joni Mitchell: Music Icons 5.35-6.00am James Taylor: Music Icons GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Will & Grace 9.30 Curb Your Enthusiasm 1.00pm Will & Grace 2.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 4.30 Modern Family 6.00 Modern Family Double bill. 7.00 The Office (US) Four episodes. Michael takes the staff ice-skating; Dwight discovers marijuana in the company car park; Michael takes over conflict resolution duties; Dunder-Mifflin hosts a charity casino night. 9.00 Greg Davies: Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog The sell-out debut solo show by Greg Davies. 10.20 Insecure Comedy drama, starring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji. 11.00 Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game 12.55am The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. American chat show. 1.45 Girls 3.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 6.00am Teleshopping 7.40 The Story of Only Fools and Horses 8.35 Citizen Khan 9.55 Desmond’s. Barbershop comedy. 10.30 Only Fools and Horses 7.15pm Only Fools and Horses Christmas special from 1993. 9.00 All Round to Mrs Brown’s Agnes is joined on the show by Joel Dommett, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, and the Shires perform live. 10.00 The Royle Family Double bill. It’s Sunday in the house of the couch-potato clan and Nana calls round; Denise has a hangover, but claims it is migraine, and Jim feels depressed by the rest of the family’s insistence on celebrating his birthday. 11.20 Live at the Apollo 12.20am The Story of Only Fools and Horses 1.20 Citizen Khan 2.30 The Royle Family 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Border Security: Canada’s Front Line 7.00 Stop, Search, Seize 8.00 Border Patrol 11.00 UK Border Force 12.00noon Stop, Search, Seize 2.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 Blue Bloods Double bill. Danny and Jamie clash; Erin struggles with the weight of her authority in the sentencing of a man who is guilty of murder. 9.00 9-1-1 An abandoned oil well erupts, causing a sinkhole in LA. Athena digs into a 30-year-old cold case. 10.00 The Equalizer McCall joins forces with master thief Jessie Cook to recover a valuable painting stolen from a black family during the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. Jade Pinkett Smith stars. 11.00 The Rookie 12.00m’t Bull 1.00 Station 19 2.00 Blue Bloods 3.00-6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00am Ghost of the Minerva 9.00 Nazi Sunken Sub 10.00 Saving Venice 11.00 Paranatural 12.00noon Area 51: The CIA’s Secret Files 1.00 Drain the Oceans: Deep Dive 4.00 Kingdom of the Mummies: double bill 6.00 Air Crash Investigation Triple bill. US Air Force pilots try to land a plane after losing two engines; a commuter turboprop slams into the side of a hill in New Zealand; a mid-air explosion rocks Southwest Airlines 1380. 9.00 Airport Security: Peru and Brazil Double bill. A couple are caught carrying bags filled with cocaine; officers arrest a man with cocaine-filled food packages, and a woman caught transporting drugs reveals she has also been sent to work as a prostitute. 11.00 Science of Stupid. Twelve episodes. 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Urban Secrets 9.00 Big Love 2.25pm Six Feet Under 6.50 Six Feet Under The funeral parlour oversees the burial of a porn actress, Claire and Ruth decide to visit their cousins, and Nate has a disturbing encounter with Brenda’s brother Billy. 7.55 Raised by Wolves Android partners Mother and Father and their brood of six join a newly formed colony. Return of the sci-fi drama, starring Amanda Collin and Abubakar Salim. 9.00 Game of Thrones Double bill. Jon Snow and his team go beyond the wall to capture a white walker. Daenerys has to make a tough decision; Tyrion tries to save Westeros from itself as everyone meets in Kings Landing to discuss the fate of the realm. 11.50 Game of Thrones. Fantasy drama series. 3.30-4.45am Succession Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Friends 12.00noon FILM Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017/U) Animated adventure, with the voice of Demi Lovato. ★★★ 1.40 Friends 5.25 FILM 13 Going on 30 (2004/12) Romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Garner. ★★★ 7.25 FILM Billy Madison (1995/12) A lazy man has to retake 12 years of school before his father will leave him the family business. Comedy, with Adam Sandler and Bridgette Wilson. ★★★ 9.00 FILM Daddy’s Home 2 (2017/12) Having settled their differences, Brad and Dusty must now deal with their intrusive fathers. Comedy, with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. ★★ 11.00 Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies. Stand-up comedy. 12.00m’t The Ricky Gervais Show 2.00 South Park 4.15 Friends 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Discovery 6.00am Building Off the Grid 12.00noon Alaska: Homestead Rescue 6.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car Car dealer Mike Brewer and mechanic Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley trade up vehicles. 7.00 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue Scott wants to own a VW Campervan to take his son on trips around their native Scotland. 8.00 Hoffman Family Gold Following miner Todd Hoffman as he turns around a distressed mine in Alaska. 9.00 Building Off the Grid An Indiana farming family create a grain bin retreat on their working farm. 10.00 Motor Mythbusters The team use an electromagnet and a jet engine to recreate the presence of a UFO. 11.00 Expedition Bigfoot. Documentary. 12.00m’t Alien Highway: triple bill 3.00-6.00am Expedition Bigfoot saturDAY 9 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am How the Universe Works 9.00 Combat Dealers 12.00noon Massive Engineering Mistakes 3.00 Combat Dealers 6.00 Mysteries at the Museum 8.00 Everest’s Greatest Mystery 10.00 Aftershock: Disaster in Nepal. The geology behind the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015. 11.00 Hurricane Sandy: The Storm That Shook America 12.00m’t Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders 2.00 Combat Dealers 3.00 Massive Engineering Mistakes 4.00 Combat Dealers 5.00-6.00am Massive Engineering Mistakes Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 10.00 Hudson & Rex 12.00noon Father Brown 2.00 Death in Paradise 6.00 Inspector George Gently. Drama. 8.00 Death in Paradise. Double bill. A masked man stabs a woman in her own home; an acclaimed artist is found dead in suspicious circumstances. 10.00 Father Brown. The priest finds himself embroiled with MI5. 11.00 Death in Paradise 2.00am Inspector George Gently 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dodo Heroes 10.00 America’s Cutest Pets 11.00 Treehouse Masters 1.00pm Edge of Alaska 2.00 Alaska Monsters 3.00 Life at Vet University 4.00 Saved By the Barn 5.00 Take Back the Harbour 6.00 Preposterous Pets 7.00 Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild 8.00 Edge of Alaska 9.00 Alaska Monsters 10.00 Crime Scene Wild 11.00 In Search of Monsters 12.00m’t I Was Prey 2.00 Alaska Monsters 4.00 Crime Scene Wild 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 7.45 Off Set 8.00 Cattle King (1963/U) Western. ★★ 9.50 Apache War Smoke (1952/U) Western adventure. ★★ 11.30 Westbound (1959/U) Western. ★★★ 1.00pm Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1980/PG) Western drama. ★★★ 3.00 The Man Behind the Gun (1953/U) Western. ★★ 4.45 The Mississippi Gambler (1953/U) Romantic adventure, starring Tyrone Power. ★★★ 6.55 The Left Handed Gun (1958/PG) Billy the Kid sets out to exact revenge on the bandits who killed his friend and mentor. Arthur Penn’s Western, starring Paul Newman and John Dehner. ★★★★ 9.00 47 Ronin (2013/12) A former slave leads a band of samurai as they battle magical enemies in a quest for redemption. Fantasy adventure, starring Keanu Reeves. ★★ 11.25 Above the Law (1988/18) Martial arts thriller, starring Steven Seagal, Pam Grier and Sharon Stone. ★★ 1.30am Secret of Treasure Mountain (1956/U) Western. ★★★ 2.50 The Walking Hills (1949/PG) ★★★ 4.10 Off Set 4.30 Close Up 5.00-6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 7.35 Match of the Day (R) 9.00 Sunday Morning 10.00 Pilgrimage: The Road to the Scottish Isles (R) 11.00 Animal Park Easter Special (R) 11.45 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt. In Dorking in Surrey. (R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.15 Songs of Praise In Winchester. 1.55 Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016/PG) Adventure sequel, with Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp. ★★ 3.40 Dodger Billy Jenkins stars. (R) 4.25 Dynasties II An elephant family are pushed to their limits. (R) 5.20 BBC News; Regional News 5.50 Countryfile Matt Baker launches the Coastal Clean Up initiative. 6.55am Countryfile (R) 7.50 Beechgrove (R) 8.20 Landward (R) 8.50 Golf: The Masters Highlights 10.20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.50 Marcus Wareing’s Tales from a Kitchen Garden. Perfecting compost. (R) 12.20pm Easter Parade (1948/U) Musical, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. ★★★★★ 2.00 Challenge Cup Rugby League Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors (kick-off 2.30pm). 4.30 Flog It! From Milestones Museum in Basingstoke. (R) 5.15 Inside the Factory Gregg Wallace investigates Europe’s largest biscuit factory. (R) 6.15 Saving Lives at Sea Volunteers come to the aid of a father and son trapped on a cliff face. (R) 6.00am CITV 9.25 ITV News 9.30 The Pier 10.00 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh 11.55 Love Your Garden. Transforming a small Leicester garden. (R) 1.00pm Ainsley’s Good Mood Food Ainsley Harriott celebrates food that gives people a boost. (R) 2.00 The Masked Singer US (R) 3.00 Goodwood Members Meeting Day two of the event at the Goodwood Circuit in Sussex. 4.30 In for a Penny Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Birmingham. (R) 5.00 The Chase Celebrity Special With Dani Harmer, Chemmy Alcott and Alex Horne. (R) 6.00 ITV News; Weather 6.15 Regional News; Weather 6.00am Mike & Molly (R) 6.45 The King of Queens (R) 8.00 The Simpsons (R) 9.30 Sunday Brunch. With guests Nick Grimshaw, Anitta and Paul Feig. 12.30pm The Simpsons (R) 1.30 Formula E Rome ePrix Race two of the Rome ePrix (start-time 2.00pm). Coverage of the fifth race of the season, held at Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR. 3.05 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Highlights Action from the third round of the season. 5.35 Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 6.00 One and Six Zeros (5/6) Dara O Briain hosts the quiz show in which a team of nurses from Wales are just seven questions away from winning £1,000,000. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce presents the show from the grounds of Aston Hall in Birmingham, joined by Benjamin Zephaniah, who shares his passion for unusual banknotes and currency. 8.00 Dynasties II With the emergence of a young rival, a spotted hyena queen struggles to keep her grip on power – while also trying to raise a family – on Zambia’s unforgiving Liuwa Plain grasslands. Last in series. 9.00 Gentleman Jack (1/8) Return of the historical drama, starring Suranne Jones as controversial 19th-century landowner Anne Lister. A month on from their private marriage ceremony, Anne and Ann consider moving in together at Shibden Hall – a prospect that horrifies Ann’s protective family. 7.15 Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy The actor heads to Sicily, where he meets artisanal winemaker Arianna Occhipinti and dines with Princess Stefania di Raffadali in Palermo. Last in series. 8.00 The Speedshop (4/6) Titch Cormack restores a vintage custom motorcycle to honour his late grandfather, who was a D-Day veteran and the inspiration behind his career. 9.00 Thatcher & Reagan: A Very Special Relationship (2/2) Charles Moore concludes his examination of the alliance between UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher and US president Ronald Reagan in the 1980s by looking at how their mutual trust was tested to the limit as they sought a way to end the Cold War. 6.30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Ben Shephard hosts as Josh Widdicombe, Louise Minchin and Michelle Ackerley answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine in the hope of winning £20,000 for their selected charity. 7.30 All Star Musicals Andrew Flintoff and Michael Crawford present a show in which seven famous faces each perform a song from a famous musical in front of a packed house at the London Palladium. (R) 9.00 The Ipcress File (6/6) When Maddox hires Polish fixer Housemartin to find and hold Harry, Jean uses her wits and a wiretap to find out where he is, while Dalby warns the Minister that the American government is threatened by an imminent coup d’état. Last in series. 7.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Company owner Guy is in Barbados to view a property and Amber is keen to list the £75million former home of prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn. Last in series. (R) 8.00 Inside the Superbrands Helen Skelton goes behind the scenes at Walkers crisps, meets Gary Lineker, and questions what the company is doing about the number of packets ending up in landfill. 9.00 SAS: Who Dares Wins (1/6) The reality show returns with its toughest training course yet, against the backdrop of the Jordanian desert. The recruits are sent on a journey to their base through searing heat. Once they have made it back to safety, their ability to work as a team is tested. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News 10.30 Match of the Day 2 Mark Chapman reviews the day’s Premier League action, including Manchester City v Liverpool at Etihad Stadium. 11.40 FILM Out of Sight (1998/15) A charming bank robber breaks out of jail and takes a female US Marshal hostage. Managing to escape, she sets out to track him down as he prepares for one last job – but as the chase intensifies, so do their feelings for each other. Steven Soderbergh’s romantic crime drama, based on Elmore Leonard’s novel, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames and Don Cheadle. ★★★★ 1.35am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.40-6.00am BBC News 10.00 Muhammad Ali (2&3/8) Double bill. A look at how the boxer, then known as Cassius Clay, set his sights on becoming the youngest ever world heavyweight champion; after publicly joining the Nation of Islam, Cassius Clay adopts the name Muhammad Ali and dominates the heavyweight ranks for three years. 11.40 Highland Road Rescue An intimate portrait of a roadside recovery business in the Highlands. (R) 12.10am Golf: The Masters Highlights. Action from the fourth and final day of the Major, taking place at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. 2.10 Question Time (R) 3.10-6.15am This Is BBC Two 10.00 ITV News; Weather 10.15 The Olivier Awards 2022 Highlights from the biggest night in British theatre as Jason Manford hosts the ceremony from the Royal Albert Hall, with performances from nominated musicals Cabaret, Life of Pi, Frozen, Back to the Future: The Musical and Moulin Rouge. 12.15am Kate & Koji Despite his disastrous record, Koji decides to take a chance on romance and Kate is determined she is going to help him. What could possibly go wrong? Comedy, starring Brenda Blethyn. (R) 12.40 Home Shopping 3.00 Don’t Rock the Boat (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point (R) 10.30 The Cane Field Killings (1/8) Crime drama, starring Kim Engelbrecht as a criminal profiler hunting a serial killer among the sugarcane fields of Kwa-Zulu-Natal, and wrestling with the ongoing trauma of her abduction as a child. 11.30 Gogglebox TV critiques. (R) 12.35am FILM My Cousin Rachel (2017/12) Having sworn revenge against his relative’s widow, a young Englishman finds his plans soon change after they finally meet. Drama based on the Daphne Du Maurier novel, starring Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin and Holliday Grainger. ★★★ 2.25 Heineken Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle 3.20 Come Dine with Me 5.30-6.00am Bidding Wars (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! Children’s shows. 10.00 SpongeBob SquarePants (R) 10.25 Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. 10.30 Friends Five episodes. (R) 12.55pm Martha’s Vineyard Mystery: Death & Deceit (2020/PG) Thriller, starring Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind. ★★ 2.45 About Time (2013/12) Romantic fantasy comedy, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. ★★★★ 3.45 5 News Update Round-up. 5.10 5 News Weekend Headlines. 5.15 The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ships Part one of two. Following engineers and designers as they construct the liner Seven Seas Explorer. (R) 7.00 Toby Carvery: How Do They Do It? A look at what makes the perfect British roast dinner, goes behind the scenes at the restaurant chain that serves millions of meals across the country every Sunday. 8.00 Happy Campers: The Caravan Park (4/8) Receptionist Denise makes sure incoming campers are pitching their tents properly, while Kieran works against the clock to drain, clean and refill the hot tubs in for new arrivals. 9.00 Holidaying with Jane McDonald: The Caribbean (3/4) The singer visits the island of Grenada, where Jane dons her wetsuit and snorkel gear and takes a memorable trip diving beneath the waves, marvelling at the underwater sculpture park at Molinere Bay. 10.00 The World’s Most Expensive Hotels Exploring the Bellagio, one of Las Vegas most famous hotels. (R) 10.55 When Plastic Surgery Goes Horribly Wrong First-hand accounts from people who had bad experiences when they underwent plastic surgery. (R) 12.25am Wonderful World of Chocolate (R) 12.55 Entertainment News 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News 3.10 Inside Greggs: Britain’s Biggest Bakery (R) 3.55 Building Britain’s Canals (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Love Bites 8.30 Dress to Impress 11.30 Catchphrase 12.15pm In for a Penny 12.50 FILM Yogi Bear (2010/U) Comedy, with the voice of Dan Aykroyd. ★★ 2.25 FILM Ice Age (2002/U) Animated adventure. ★★★ 4.05 FILM Shrek 2 (2004/U) Animated adventure sequel. ★★★★ 5.55 FILM Johnny English Reborn (2011/PG) Spy comedy sequel. ★★★ 8.00 FILM Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019/12) Adventure, with Dwayne Johnson. ★★★★ 10.45 Family Guy Animation. 11.10 Family Guy 11.40 American Dad! 12.35am Deep Heat 1.05 The Stand Up Sketch Show 1.35 The Emily Atack Show 2.20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2.45 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm Loop Animation set on a train. 7.05 EastEnders Double bill. Sonia warns Janine that dating Mick is a bad move; Mick plucks up the courage to tell Linda about him and Janine. 8.00 The Drop The remaining creatives aim to show head judge Miguel, Marc and guest judge Roman Kemp they can use hype stunts to build a bigger customer base. 9.00 Love in the Flesh After a dramatic night, numbers are dwindling. 9.45 FILM Whiplash (2014/15) A jazz drummer’s dream of enrolling at a prestigious music academy turns into a nightmare thanks to his uncompromising tutor. Drama, starring Miles Teller and JK Simmons. ★★★★★ 11.25 The Drop 12.25am Love in the Flesh 1.55 Hot Property 2.25 Freeze: Back on Thin Ice 3.05-4.00am Mood ITV3 6.00am Emmerdale Omnibus 8.50 Heartbeat. Rural police drama. 6.00pm Heartbeat An investigation into a cattle auctioneer puts Mike and his wife at loggerheads. 7.00 Lewis The inspector and his sidekick DS Hathaway investigate the murder of a talented maths student. 9.00 An Audience with Bob Monkhouse The comedian entertains a celebrity audience including John Mills, Michaela Strachan, Linda Robson, Gaby Roslin and Bobby Davro in a show recorded in 1994. 10.30 FILM The Booze Cruise III: The Scattering (2006/12) Final part of the comedy trilogy, starring Neil Pearson and Mark Benton. ★★★ 12.35am Law & Order: UK: triple bill 3.15 Emmerdale Omnibus 5.45-6.00am Unwind with ITV BBC Four Dynasties II 8pm, BBC One LAST: This is Suma. She’s a Zambian hyena. And right now she’s at the centre of a power struggle. Yes, even though it looks as if the only thing she’s struggling with is, “Shall I get some dinner now or have another nap?” She’s taken over the top spot in the local hyena clan, you see – and it’s not rightfully hers. F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm Stunning Soloists at the BBC Featuring guitarist John Williams and cellist Jacqueline du Pre. 8.00 NEW The Lonely Londoners: The Read The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon is the first in a series of readings of iconic British novels. 9.00 Alvin Ailey: A Legend of American Dance The story of the African American choreographer. 10.30 FILM Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story (2018/15) Biopic based on the autobiography of the Cuban ballet dancer, from his troubled upbringing in Havana to his emergence as the Royal Ballet’s first black principal dancer. Starring Carlos Acosta. ★★★★ 12.15am The Beauty of Maps. Dutch cartography. 1.15 David Stratton’s Stories of Australian Cinema 2.15- 3.15am Stunning Soloists at the BBC SUNDAY 10 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 12.40pm LIVE Women’s Six Nations. Scotland v France (kick-off 1.00pm). 3.00 This Is BBC Scotland 7.00 The Seven 7.15 Sportscene. St Mirren v Rangers. Plus a round-up of Saturday’s fixtures. 8.15 Beechgrove Repotted. Kirsty Wilson creates eco-friendly garden items. 8.30 Fish Town. The trawler Reliance is hit by a rogue wave off the Shetland Isles. 9.00 Paramedics on Scene. A crew rushes to an amateur footballer who has suffered a serious and painful double fracture to his lower leg, battling torrential rain to ease the pain and stabilise his injury. 10.00 Still Game. Jack and Victor get dressed up for a rare trip to the theatre and a posh restaurant, where two rich widows mistake them for socialites and invite them back to a shooting party. 10.30 Raiders of the Lost Archive. Comedians including Jim Smith, Stephen Buchanan and Elizabeth Caproni provide new voiceovers for archive clips exploring relationships, from first dates to getting hitched. 11.00pm-12.00m’t Seven Days BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 5.40-5.50pm Reporting Scotland 11.40 Sportscene. St Mirren v Rangers. 12.40am FILM Out of Sight (1998/15) Romantic crime drama, with George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. ★★★★ 2.35 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.40-6.00am BBC News BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 4.20pm Weatherman Walking. The South Wales Valleys. 4.50-5.20 Snowdonia: A Year on the Farm 5.40-5.50pm BBC Wales Today STV As ITV except: 11.55am Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs 12.25-12.55pm Sean’s Scotland 6.15-6.30 STV News 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 6.15-6.30pm ITV News Cymru Wales. Headlines; Weather S4C 6.00am Cyw 8.50 Penblwyddi Cyw 9.00 Garddio a Mwy 9.30 Sain Ffagan 10.00 Yr Ynys 11.00 Yr Ocsiwniar 11.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol 12.00noon Yr Wythnos 12.30 Bwrdd i Dri 1.00 Waliau’n Siarad 2.00 Parti Bwyd Beca 3.00 3 Lle: Ffion Dafis 3.30 Caeau Cymru 4.35 Ty am Ddim 5.35 Ffermio 6.10 Pobol y Cwm Omnibws 7.15 Newyddion a Chwaraeon 7.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol 8.00 NEW Iaith ar Daith. The Rev Kate Bottley embarks on a linguistic road trip across Wales. 9.00 Cymry’r Titanic. Welsh connections with the famous ship. 10.00 Cynefin. Heledd Cynwal, Iestyn Jones and Sion Tomos Owen explore Holywell in Flintshire, home to the famous Gwenffrewi well. 11.00-11.35pm Y Byd ar Bedwar. Current affairs programme.
ITV4 F’VIEW 25 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Protectors 6.25 Motorsport Mundial 6.50 Auto Mundial 7.15 Hornblower 9.15 FILM Galaxy Quest (1999/PG) Sci-fi comedy. ★★★★ 11.20 Monster Carp 12.30pm FILM The Man from the Alamo (1953/U) Western. ★★★★ 2.05 FILM Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979/PG) Western, starring Tom Berenger. ★★★ 4.20 FILM The War Wagon (1967/U) Western, starring John Wayne. ★★★ 6.25 FILM The Sons of Katie Elder (1965/U) Western, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. ★★★★ 9.00 FILM For a Few Dollars More (1965/15) Western sequel, starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef. ★★★★★ 11.45 FILM Death Wish 3 (1985/18) Thriller sequel, starring Charles Bronson. ★★ 1.35 Minder 2.30 The Protectors 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 27 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 7.00am Masters of Flip 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Unboxed 12.30 Million Dollar Matchmaker 1.25 The Real Housewives of Orange County. Reality series. 5.55 Celebrity Dinner Date 7.00 Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries Billie and Greg get stuck into their dream home renovation project. 8.00 Million Pound Pawn A Sheffield pawnbroker takes a helicopter ride to the biggest deal of his career. 9.00 DNA Journey Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden and comedian Alan Carr delve into their family histories. 10.15 For Real: The Story of Reality TV Andy Cohen looks at how TV not only shocks, but also informs. 11.10 Bridezillas. Clara battles it out with her bridesmaids on her wedding day. 12.05am The Real Housewives of Atlanta 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 8.25 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 8.40 Married at First Sight Australia 11.30 Teen First Dates 12.30pm The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 1.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 2.50 The Big Bang Theory 5.50 Lego Masters USA 6.50 FILM The Maze Runner (2014/12) A teen with no memory in an isolated community must find his way through a deadly labyrinth in search of freedom. Sci-fi adventure, with Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario. ★★★ 9.00 FILM Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015/12) The children who escaped from a mysterious labyrinth journey through a dangerous wasteland. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Dylan O’Brien. ★★★ 11.35 Derry Girls 2.50am Naked Attraction 3.45-6.00am Hollyoaks 5 STAR 8.55am Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad 9.55 A Farmer’s Life 10.55 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home 12.00noon Come Dine with Me 2.40 Four in a Bed 5.20 Come Dine with Me 6.20 Come Dine with Me Triple bill. 8.00 A Place in the Sun A holiday home in Spain’s Costa Almeria. 9.00 The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge with Sandi Toksvig The eight remaining miniaturists create a Victorian nursery full of tiny toys, a pram, a puppet theatre and a rocking horse. 10.00 24 Hours in A&E Cameras follow a stonemason who has dropped a slab of marble on his hand. 11.05 Emergency Helicopter Medics 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1.15 24 Hours in A&E 2.15 Great Big Tiny Design Challenge with Sandi Toksvig 3.20-3.50am Father Ted 5 USA 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Yianni: Supercar Customiser 8.00 Rick Stein’s French Odyssey 8.30 Eddie Eats America 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 12.00noon American Pickers 1.00 Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers 2.00 Top Gear 4.00 Would I Lie to You? 5.20 Would I Lie to You? The Unseen Bits. Extra material. 6.00 Top Gear A caravan road trip. 7.00 Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers A man travelling with two children that aren’t his is questioned. 8.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing With Feargal Sharkey. 8.40 QI Double bill of the quiz show. 10.00 The Island With Tom Allen. 11.00 QI XL. Quiz show. 12.00m’t Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled 1.00 Red Dwarf 3.30 Yianni: Supercar Customiser 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 6.00am Teleshopping 7.40 The Bill 11.40 New Tricks 2.20pm Catherine Cookson’s Colour Blind. Period drama. 5.40 Sister Boniface Mysteries 6.40 Call the Midwife Mother Mildred returns to Nonnatus while Nurse Crane is in hospital, and provides care for a retired dock worker whose former job has taken its toll on his health. 8.00 Sherlock Holmes and Watson investigate a seemingly impossible suicide. Drama, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. 10.00 We Hunt Together Freddy and Baba flee the city with victim number three in the boot of the car, while Jackson and Lola make a breakthrough over a cup of green tea. 11.00 Luther. Thriller, starring Idris Elba. 12.20am Taggart 3.00 Where the Heart Is 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 81 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am Three Steps to the Gallows (1953/PG) ★★★ 7.40 Great Day in the Morning (1956/U) ★★★ 9.30 Topper Returns (1941/PG) ★★★ 11.20 Cheaper By the Dozen (1950/U) ★★★ 1.05pm A Day Begins in Manchester 1.30 Snowbound (1949/U) ★★★ 3.10 Green for Danger (1946/PG) ★★★★ 5.00 The Footage Detectives 6.00 The Saint Simon helps a woman solve her brother’s murder. 7.00 Please Sir! (1971/U) Comedy. ★★ 9.00 Secret Army De Beers’ plans endanger the lives of volunteers. 10.05 The Last Hard Men (1976/15) Western, starring Charlton Heston. ★★ 12.00m’t The Heritage Chart Show with Mike Read 1.05 Death Line (1973/18) ★★★★ 2.50 Not Tonight Darling (1972/15) ★★ 4.35-6.00am The Narrowing Circle (1956/PG) ★★★ 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 31 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 32 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.00am Entertainment News on 5 8.10 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 11.00 Filthy House SOS 2.00pm Traffic Cops. Documentary. 6.00 Police Interceptors Four episodes. The firearms team looks for two men seen in possession of a gun; Kev Salter takes drastic action to stop a vehicle; Damo deploys a stinger in a bid to stop a drunk driver; a reckless car thief seems intent on causing carnage. 10.00 FILM John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017/15) When an Italian crime lord holds him to a blood oath, hitman John Wick goes on another murderous rampage. Action sequel, starring Keanu Reeves. ★★★ 12.25am FILM The Vanishing (1993/15) Thriller, starring Jeff Bridges. ★★ 2.40 Countdown to Murder 3.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Entertainment News on 5 9.10 Columbo. Five back-to-back epiosdes. 7.00pm Columbo The sleuth suspects a magazine owner has murdered his business partner, even though the victim’s body has never been found. 9.00 NCIS The team tracks a stolen laptop, and it leads back to Phineas’ uncle, Hassan Sayegh, a Libyan gangster with cash to burn. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A comatose woman is found clinging to life in a rowboat after an assault on the East River, and her condition leads to an investigation reconstructing her recent activities 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: triple bill 1.55am Private Eyes 3.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am The Rugrats Movie (1998/U) Animated comedy, with the voice of Elizabeth Daily. ★★★ 12.40pm Bee Movie (2007/U) Animated comedy, with the voice of Jerry Seinfeld. ★★★ 2.30 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019/PG) Live-action family adventure, starring Isabela Moner. ★★★ 4.35 Congo (1995/12) Action adventure, starring Dylan Walsh. ★★ 6.40 We Bought a Zoo (2011/PG) Fact-based comedy, starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. ★★★ 9.00 Deadpool (2016/15) A disfigured mercenary develops superhuman powers, which he uses to get payback on the man who ruined his life. Comedy adventure, with Ryan Reynolds. ★★★★ 11.10 The Boss (2016/15) Comedy. ★★★ 1.15-3.30am Amanda (2018/15) Drama, starring Vincent Lacoste. ★★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Trucking Hell 10.00 WWE: SmackDown Highlights 11.00 WWE: Raw Highlights 12.00noon Traffic Cops 1.00 Traffic Cops: On the Edge 2.00 FILM The Devil’s Brigade (1968/PG) Second World War adventure. ★★ 4.40 FILM Operation: Daybreak (1975/15) Fact-based War drama. ★★★ 7.00 FILM Smokey and the Bandit (1977/PG) Comedy, starring Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason. ★★★★ 9.00 FILM Flight of the Phoenix (2004/12) Action adventure. ★★★ 11.10 FILM Essex Boys: Law of Survival (2015/18) Gangster drama, starring Chris Bell. ★★★ 1.15 Doomsday: Caught on Camera 2.10 Banged Up Abroad 3.10 Beware: Car Crash Britain 4.10 Beware: Grand Theft Britain 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Impossible Railways 8.00 Secret Nazi Bases 12.00noon Secrets of the Transport Museum 4.00 Bangers and Cash: double bill 6.00 Bangers and Cash Double bill. A 350cc Douglas Mark V from 1950 goes under the hammer; four VW camper vans pitch up at the auction house. 8.00 Open All Hours Triple bill. Grumpy grocer Arkwright buys a guard dog; Granville is left in charge of the shop; Arkwright has a huge sales drive. 10.00 Bangers and Cash Three rare Alvises get the auction buyers going, and a Chevy Corvette which started its journey in Saudi Arabia makes its way to Thornton le Dale for the sale. 11.00 Bangers and Cash. Documentary. 12.00m’t Secrets of the Transport Museum 1.00 Impossible Railways 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Hour of Power 7.00 Arrow 10.00 Magnum P.I. 11.00 NCIS: New Orleans 4.00pm A League of Their Own 6.00 A League of Their Own With Anthony Joshua and Kerry Godliman. 7.00 Golf’s Funniest Moments The sport’s most amusing moments. 8.00 Resident Alien Harry and Asta find what they are looking for. 9.00 Magnum P.I. Thomas learns he has been poisoned and has only eight hours to earn the antidote. 10.00 NCIS: New Orleans The FBI arrests Connor in connection to the firebombing of the bar as a means of getting to his mother Sasha Broussard. 11.00 A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover 12.00m’t SEAL Team 1.00 The Force: North East. Documentary. 2.00 Arrow 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00-6.00am Highway Cops Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 6.00am Michael Ball: Both Sides Now 8.35 Tales of the Unexpected 11.00 Comedy Legends 12.00noon Andre Rieu: Welcome to My World 2.00 Anyone Can Sing 3.00 FILM The Magnet (1950/U) Comedy, starring Stephen Murray. ★★★★ 4.30 Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels 6.30 Queen – The Magic Years 7.45 Bee Gees: In Our Own Time 9.00 FILM The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011/PG) Twenty-fifth anniversary performance of the musical, starring Ramin Karimloo. ★★★★ 11.50 The Art of the Album Cover 1.45am Butterfly Affect 2.00 The Making of Marc Bolan 3.00 Guy Garvey: From the Vaults 4.00 Discovering: Blondie 4.30 Discovering: Radiohead 5.00-6.00am The Great Songwriters GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 6.00am Nothing to Declare 9.00 Border Patrol 11.00 The Real A&E 12.00noon Bondi Rescue 1.00 UK Border Force 2.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 Blue Bloods Eddie and Rachel Witten are accused of faking an attack. 8.00 The Equalizer McCall joins forces with master thief Jessie Cook to recover a valuable painting stolen from a black family during the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. Jade Pinkett Smith stars. 9.00 The Rookie A severed hand is found washed up on the beach. 10.00 9-1-1 An abandoned oil well erupts, causing a massive sinkhole in downtown LA, and Athena digs into a 30-year-old cold case. 11.00 Grey’s Anatomy 12.00m’t Blue Bloods 2.00 How to Get Away with Murder 3.00-6.00am Nothing to Declare Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Will & Grace 9.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm 12.30pm Will & Grace 2.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 4.30 Modern Family 6.00 Modern Family Double bill. Mitch lets a colleague stay the night; Haley turns 21 so the adults take her to a bar. 7.00 The Office (US) Four episodes. Michael lets slip that one of his colleagues is gay; Ryan goes on a double date; Michael lands himself in trouble; Michael tries grief counselling. 9.00 Saturday Night Live With Jake Gyllenhaal and Camilla Cabello. 10.30 Bloods Wendy realises she has to address Spencer’s poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. 11.00 Saturday Night Live 12.30am Girls 4.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Citizen Khan 8.10 The Story of Only Fools and Horses 9.15 Only Fools and Horses 6.35pm Only Fools and Horses Del-Boy embarks on a new romance with Raquel, an actress he meets through a computer dating agency. 8.20 Dad’s Army The men head off for a weekend at a training camp. 9.00 Billy Connolly Does… A look at how fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places. 10.00 The Royle Family Double bill. The wedding is put at risk after Denise accuses Dave of a flirting with Beverley Macca; the wedding day arrives. 11.20 This Time with Alan Partridge 12.00m’t The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa 2.00 The Story of Only Fools and Horses 2.55 The Royle Family 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 8.00am Seconds from Disaster 11.00 Chasing UFOs 12.00noon UFOs: The Untold Stories 1.00 The Emirates From Above 2.00 Egypt from Above 4.00 Lost Treasures of Egypt 6.00 The Dinosaur Hunter The secrets of a new Italian dinosaur. 7.00 Car S.O.S. Tim and Fuzz take on carpenter Mike’s Ford Escort RS2000. 8.00 Dutch Caribbean Coastguards The Search and Rescue team assists a boy who may have broken his back. 9.00 To Catch a Smuggler CBP confronts human smuggling at the San Ysidro border crossing. 10.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller The reporter travels to the Amazon to track down the criminal networks behind a slew of killings. 11.00 Science of Stupid. Back-to-back episodes. 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Urban Secrets 7.00 Fish Town 10.00 Big Love 3.30pm Six Feet Under 6.45 Six Feet Under Double bill. Claire and Gabe grow closer; Nate and David hire Angela as a replacement for Federico, but discover she is not slow to speak her mind. Claire frets about Gabe’s inconsistent behaviour. 9.00 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty As the Lakers prepare for their season opener, an increasingly frustrated Kareem begins to doubt his place on the team. John C Reilly stars. 10.10 Funeral for a Dog Tuuli no longer believes Mark’s account of the events on the night Felix died. In German. 11.10 Funeral for a Dog. Drama. 12.10am Billions 1.20 In Treatment 2.00 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty 3.05 Billions 4.10 Urban Secrets 5.00-6.00am Fish Town Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Friends 6.00pm Friends Six episodes. Phoebe receives shocking news; Ross and Rachel get back together; Phoebe finds a stray cat; Chandler dates Rachel’s boss; Joey makes a deal with the caretaker; Phoebe tries to catch a cold to regain her husky singing voice. 9.00 Lee Evans – Monsters The comedian’s 2014 performance at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. 10.00 FILM Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies (2004/15) Comedy adventure, starring John Cho, Kal Penn and Paula Garces. ★★★ 11.50 FILM Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (2013/15) The stand-up comedian performs at New York’s Madison Square Garden. ★★★ 12.50am The Ricky Gervais Show 2.50 South Park 4.10 Friends 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 12.00noon Kindig Customs: six episodes 6.00 Alaskan Bush People Double bill. The Wolfpack returns to their homestead to assess the damage; Bear gets the chance to finally meet his son. 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue Using their own 40-acre homestead, the Raneys reveal the five watchouts for wannabe homesteaders seeking land. 9.00 Blowing Up History A prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here. 10.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car Mike and Elvis will need to get creative as they work on a VW Campervan. 11.00 Moonshiners 12.00m’t Yukon Men 3.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car 4.00-6.00am Yukon Men SUNDAY 10 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Mysteries at the Museum 9.00 Combat Dealers 12.00noon Expedition Unknown 3.00 Combat Dealers 6.00 World War II: Witness to War 9.00 Tony Robinson’s VE Day: Minute by Minute 10.00 Greatest Events of World War II 12.00m’t America: Facts vs Fiction 2.00 Combat Dealers 3.00 Disasters Engineered 4.00 Combat Dealers 5.00-6.00am Disasters Engineered Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 10.00 Father Brown 12.00noon Death in Paradise 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries 5.00 Murdoch Mysteries 7.00 Hudson & Rex. The Major Crimes team is forced to turn against Jesse; a mysterious blue light in the sky. 9.00 Death in Paradise. A cyclist is found dead halfway round a race. 10.00 Smother 11.10 Miss Scarlet and the Duke 12.10am Frankie Drake Mysteries 1.10 Death in Paradise 2.20 Hudson & Rex 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dodo Heroes 10.00 America’s Cutest Pets 11.00 Treehouse Masters 1.00pm Crikey! It’s the Irwins 2.00 Crocodile Hunter 3.00 Born Mucky: Life on the Farm 4.00 Scaled 5.00 Great Global Clean Up 6.00 Ned Bruha: Skunk Whisperer 7.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 8.00 From Wags to Riches 9.00 Crocodile Hunter. The cameramen who have followed Steve Irwin’s adventures. 10.00 Mountain Monsters 12.00m’t I Was Prey 2.00 From Wags to Riches 3.00 Crocodile Hunter 4.00 Mountain Monsters 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 8.55 The Outlaw Stallion (1954/U) ★★★ 10.20 High Society (1956/U) Musical romantic comedy. ★★★★ 12.30pm The China Syndrome (1979/PG) Thriller, with Michael Douglas. ★★★★ 3.00 Riding Shotgun (1954/U) Western, starring Randolph Scott. ★★ 4.35 Streets of Ghost Town (1950/U) Western, starring Charles Starrett. ★★★ 5.45 Quantez (1957/PG) Western, starring Fred MacMurray and Dorothy Malone. ★★★ 7.25 Ride Out for Revenge (1957/U) Western, starring Rory Calhoun. ★★★ 9.00 Magnum Force (1973/18) Dirty Harry goes after the vigilantes executing San Francisco’s criminals, unaware the killers are his fellow cops. Action thriller sequel, starring Clint Eastwood and Hal Holbrook. ★★★ 11.35 Deep Blue Sea (1999/15) A scientist develops super-intelligent sharks on an isolated research facility – but the creatures escape and cause havoc. Thriller, starring Saffron Burrows and Samuel L Jackson. ★★★ 1.50am High Society (1956/U) Musical comedy, starring Bing Crosby. ★★★★ 3.45 TCM Shorts: Ben Miller Off Set 4.00 Close Up 5.00-6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Morning Live 10.00 Scam Interceptors 10.45 NEW Close Calls: On Camera. A young woman and her friends are pulled out to sea in a freak rip current. 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Regional News 1.45 Doctors Princess gets into a spot of bother with a patient. 2.15 Father Brown Drama. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country A couple begin a new life on the Gower Peninsula in Wales. 3.45 The Repair Shop The team restore a vintage chair. (R) 4.30 Bridge of Lies Quiz show. 5.15 Pointless Low-scoring quiz. 6.00 BBC News; Regional News 6.15am Bridge of Lies (R) 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 8.00 Antiques Roadshow (R) 9.00 BBC News 10.00 BBC News 1.00pm Golf: The Masters Highlights The fourth day of the Major. 3.00 The Customer Is Always Right Customers test out a fully adjustable hammock. (R) 3.45 The Wonder of Animals Examining what lies beneath a crocodile’s hard exterior. (R) 4.15 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve The adventurer travels to Bangladesh. (R) 5.15 Flog It! In Warwickshire. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games With Sarah Kendall, Jay McGuiness and Linda Robson. 6.30 Lightning Quick-fire quiz show. 6.00am Good Morning Britain 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment news. 10.00 This Morning Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. 12.30pm Loose Women Debate. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal From Wolverhampton. (R) 3.00 Lingo Quiz show. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants win turns on an arcade-style machine. 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as contestants work as a team to take on the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 6.00 Regional News; Weather 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather 6.00am Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 6.10 Countdown (R) 6.50 Cheers (R) 7.50 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 8.45 Frasier (R) 10.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.10 Undercover Boss USA 12.10pm Couples Come Dine with Me (R) 1.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown Gameshow. 3.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 4.00 A New Life in the Sun (R) 5.00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Essex girl Gemma wants a family home in Malaga. 6.00 The Simpsons Homer realises he has failed to do anything worthwhile with his life. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Ethan puts Sienna’s loyalty to the test. (R) 7.00 The One Show Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas present topical stories and chat. 7.30 EastEnders A dishevelled Jean arrives home after a fun night out, Nancy makes it clear she wants nothing to do with Linda, and Neil makes a threat. 8.00 Panorama In-depth current affairs report covering a story behind the headlines. 8.30 Clean It, Fix It The team heads to Chepstow to help a multigenerational family of four create a beautiful home, building storage solutions and modernising the dining area. (R) 9.00 The Split (2/6) Hannah’s relationship with Nathan unravels when he drops the bombshell that Kath is pregnant, and Rose struggles to cope with her grief in the aftermath of James’ funeral. 7.00 Doctors Princess gets into a spot of bother with a patient, while Zara deals with a woman who has to come to terms with a shocking revelation. (R) 7.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall The chef takes a break in Truro, is fed by a family passionate about offal and tells the story of an eccentric vicar who buried the bodies from shipwrecks. (R) 8.00 Mastermind Clive Myrie hosts the grand final of the quiz as six contestants take to the famous black chair to answer questions on specialist subjects and general knowledge. 9.00 House of Maxwell (2/3) The repercussions of Robert Maxwell’s death, with revelations about financial fraud in the family business leading to dramatic raids and the arrests of his sons Kevin and Ian. 7.30 Emmerdale More drama from the Dales as it is the start of Meena’s trial, Rhona lies to April, and Liam gives evidence. 8.00 Coronation Street While Kelly grieves for her mum, news arrives concerning her dad, Toyah’s heart breaks as Elsie is taken away from her, Sam seeks Nick’s advice on the opposite sex, and Nicky offers to help when Daniel agrees to organise a school trip. 9.00 Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing First of a two-part documentary examining the events surrounding the Manchester Arena bombing on May 22, 2017, when a terrorist detonated a suicide bomb at an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people and injuring more than 800 others. 7.00 Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 8.00 Why Are Your Energy Bills So High? Dispatches Morland Sanders reports on the impact of rising energy bills on households in Britain, and whether the organisation set up to protect consumers has been up to the job. 8.30 Travel Man: 48 Hours In Split Joe Lycett is joined by Aisling Bea for a trip to the Croatian city of Split, where they go on a dog walk, try their hand at paddleboarding and visit a museum of stuffed frogs. 9.00 Rescue: Extreme Medics (3/5) Documentary exploring how the Scottish Trauma Network brings life-saving treatment to remote areas that do not always have easy access to hospitals. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News 10.35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You Victoria Coren Mitchell is guest host of this extended episode, with comedian Ria Lina and Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. (R) 11.20 Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars The acerbic chef tests his contenders’ raw skills at a worldrenowned artisan smoke salmon business. Next he sees whether they can create a feast in a forest. (R) 12.20am Killing Eve. Villanelle and Eve reunite before parting to pursue their own missions. (R) 1.05 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.10-6.00am BBC News 10.00 Live at the Apollo Gina Yashere comperes the comedy show at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing routines by Lost Voice Guy and Ed Gamble. (R) 10.30 Newsnight Analysis of the day’s events, with Kirsty Wark. 11.15 Couples Therapy The couples continue their weekly counselling sessions with Dr Orna Guralnik, with Dru learning how to be vulnerable and Gianni unpacking his resentments toward Matthew. 11.40 FILM Wildlife (2018/12) Drama, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan. ★★★★ 1.20am Countryfile (R) 2.20 MasterChef (R) 3.15-6.30am This Is BBC Two 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 DNA Journey Celebrities explore their family histories using DNA technology and genealogy, beginning with The Chase stars Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace. The duo discover where they come from and unearth secrets from their past in a life changing voyage of discovery. (R) 11.55 Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle Ben Fogle uncovers the untold story of a small garrison of Royal Marines during the Falklands War. (R) 12.45am Home Shopping 3.00 Loose Women (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point. Quiz. (R) 10.00 Police Custody USA (3/4) In a quiet Kansas City neighbourhood, a man has barricaded himself inside a local deli with two dead bodies. In police interviews, he claims he shot them both in self-defence. 11.05 In the Footsteps of Killers The unsolved 1967 murder of RAF servicewoman Rita Ellis. Last in series. (R) 12.10am 24 Hours in A&E. A 71-year-old woman is rushed in after being knocked over by her husband’s car. (R) 1.05 Emergency (R) 2.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 2.50 Undercover Boss Canada (R) 3.40 Grayson’s Art Club (R) 4.35 Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke (R) 5.25 Bidding Wars (R) 5.55-6.10am Kirstie’s House of Craft (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine 12.15pm NEW Litter Louts: At War with the Law 1.10 5 News 1.15 Home and Away Dean debriefs Ziggy about his intervention, concerned it won’t work. (R) 1.45 Neighbours See 6.00pm. 2.20 The Teacher (2021/12) Premiere. Thriller, starring Rhonda Dent. ★★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Andrea as she goes on a strict weight-loss programme of exercise and careful dieting. 5.00 5 News at 5 Headlines. 6.00 Neighbours Aaron reels after hearing David’s confession. (R) 6.30 Eggheads Jeremy Vine asks the questions as friends the MsFits take on the quiz experts. 7.00 Police Interceptors A driver reverses his car into a pursuing police vehicle before speeding down an off-road track. (R) 7.55 5 News Update 8.00 Traffic Cops (9/12) In the Peak District, police respond to an incident involving a middle-aged woman who has crashed her car into a farmer’s wall and then tried to drive away on three wheels. 9.00 Inside the Force: 24/7 (2/8) Lincolnshire police are put under pressure as they respond to a huge increase in incidents as a result of Euro 2020. In South Park station on the night of the England v Germany match, Sgt Nicky Duke heads up one of the extra units and she and her team deal with call after urgent call with pubs in the city bursting at the seams. 10.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts Junior doctor John Shepherd treats a 24-year-old man who fell from a six-foot fence, while nurse Millie Schumacher assesses 81-year-old Clifford. (R) 11.05 FILM The Transporter (2002/15) An underworld courier ends up in a battle of wits with his powerful employers when he lets his conscience get the better of him. Action adventure, starring Jason Statham. ★★★ 1.00am The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News 3.10 George Clarke’s Build a New Life in the Country (R) 3.55 Building Britain’s Canals (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig 5.40 Paw Patrol 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Dress to Impress 7.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8.25 Love Bites 9.20 Hart of Dixie 10.15 One Tree Hill 11.10 The OC 12.05pm Love Bites 1.05 Dress to Impress 2.05 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3.00 Hart of Dixie 4.00 One Tree Hill 5.00 The OC 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Superstore Double bill. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers Double bill. 9.00 Family Guy Animated comedy. 9.30 NEW American Dad! 10.00 Deep Heat Comedy. 10.30 Family Guy Animated comedy. 11.00 Family Guy 11.30 American Dad! 11.55 Bob’s Burgers 12.50am Superstore 1.45 The Stand Up Sketch Show 2.15 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2.45 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm MasterChef Australia Pâtissier Adriano Zumbo selects the ingredients for a mystery box challenge. 8.10 The Catch Up The day’s news. 8.15 Freeze: Back on Thin Ice Harry and Lydia are finally back in action. 9.00 The Drop The five remaining creatives try to harness the power of celebrity and collaboration. 10.00 Hot Property Drag Queen Ellie Diamond goes looking for love in her home town of Dundee. 10.30 Gavin & Stacey The bride-to-be goes on a hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights. 11.00 Gavin & Stacey. The day of the wedding arrives. 11.30 The Drop 12.30am Hot Property 1.00 Gavin & Stacey. Comedy. 1.30 Freeze: Back on Thin Ice 2.15 Mood 3.05 Gavin & Stacey 3.35-3.50am Zen Motoring ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 That’s My Boy 9.15 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.35 Heartbeat 1.50pm Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic Coronation Street 3.50 Midsomer Murders 5.50 Heartbeat 6.55 Heartbeat Nick investigates a spate of Christmas tree thefts. 8.00 Vera The detectives investigate two murders in which the victims have been placed in water and surrounded by flowers, and believe the culprit may be linked to a group of birdwatchers. 10.00 Law & Order: UK Brooks and Casey investigate the murder of a caretaker that seems to have been carried out by a criminal mastermind. 11.05 Scott & Bailey. Detective drama. 12.05am Innocent. Drama. 1.05 Deep Water 2.10 Unwind with ITV 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four Mastermind 8pm, BBC Two LAST: It’s a big night for Mastermind host Clive Myrie. It’s the grand final and he gets to present the trophy for the first time. And to the runners-up, who’ve missed out on that famous glass bowl, no doubt he’ll offer some kind-hearted words of consolation, such as pointing out they can get one very similar in ProCook for £14.99. F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village The hidden villages of London. Last in series. 7.30 8 Days: To the Moon and Back Examining the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, featuring cockpit audio. 9.00 Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time The most challenging questions facing science. 10.00 The Sky at Night New methods being used to detect exoplanets. 10.30 Horizon: Antarctica Ice Station Rescue Following the move of a research station in Antarctica. 11.30 Tomorrow’s Worlds: The Unearthly History of Science Fiction 12.30am The Lonely Londoners: The Read 1.30 The Beauty of Books 2.00 Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village 2.30-3.30am Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time MONDAY 11 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 2.00pm Sign Zone: Fish Town 2.30 Sign Zone: Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle 3.30 Sign Zone: Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs 4.00 This Is BBC Scotland 7.00 Beechgrove 7.30 Landward 8.00 Pilgrimage. Seven celebrities set out to learn about St Columba. 9.00 The Nine 10.00 River City 10.30 The Remotely Amusing Gameshow 11.00 How We’re Wired 11.30pm-12.00m’t Legit BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 6.30pm Reporting Scotland 6.55-7.00 Party Election Broadcast 8.30-9.00 Scotland’s Home of the Year. Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers are in central Scotland. 10.35 Disclosure: Abused by My Teacher. How a paedophile rose to the top of music education in East Lothian. 11.15 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12.00m’t Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars 1.00am Killing Eve 1.45 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.50-6.00am BBC News BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 6.30-7.00pm BBC Wales Today 8.00 NEW Rookie Cops. The training of new officers with Dyfed-Powys Police. 8.30-9.00 Snowdonia: A Year on the Farm. The height of summer is shearing time for hill farmers in Eryri. 10.35 Panorama 11.05 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 11.50 Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars 12.50am Killing Eve 1.30-6.00am BBC News STV As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm STV News; Weather 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather 6.25-6.30 Party Election Broadcast 10.30 STV News 10.40 Scotland Tonight 11.05 DNA Journey 12.15-3.00am Home Shopping 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales 6.00-6.30 ITV News Wales at Six 10.30-10.45pm ITV News Cymru Wales S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 12.05 Pysgod i Bawb 12.30 Heno 1.00 Y Sioe Fwyd 1.30 Gerddi Cymru 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 3.05 Ffit Cymru 4.00 Awr Fawr: Blociau Rhif 4.05 Blero yn Mynd i Ocido 4.20 Halibalw 4.30 Sion y Chef 4.45 Amser Maith Maith yn Ol 5.00 Stwnsh: Cath-Od 5.10 Angelo am Byth 5.20 Bwystfil 5.30 Kung Fu Panda 5.55 Larfa 6.00 Dim Byd i’w Wisgo 6.30 Rownd a Rownd 6.57 Newyddion S4C 7.00 Heno 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 8.00 Adre 8.25 Garddio a Mwy. Meinir Gwilym plants a colourful Spring and Summer pot. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 9.00 Ffermio. Agricultural issues. 9.30 Welsh Whisperer – Ni’n Teithio Nawr 10.00 Sgorio 10.30-11.35pm Gareth Jones: Nofio Adre
ITV4 F’VIEW 25 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Protectors 6.25 The Professionals 7.15 The Champions 8.05 Robin of Sherwood 9.20 The Avengers 10.20 The Professionals 11.25 Minder 12.30pm The Champions 1.30 The Avengers 2.35 Robin of Sherwood 3.50 The Professionals 4.50 Minder. A diplomatic incident. 6.00 Extreme Salvage Squad 7.00 BattleBots A match-up between Icewave and Yeti ignites the Battlebox. 8.00 MotoGP Highlights Action from the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. 9.00 Against the Odds Francesca Cumani interviews Guy Disney. 10.00 FILM Death Wish (2018/15) Thriller remake, starring Bruce Willis. ★★★ 12.15am The Professionals 1.15 Minder. Comedy drama. 2.10 The Protectors 2.40 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 27 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 9.00 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Young Sheldon 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 3.00 NEW The Neighborhood 4.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5.00 The Big Bang Theory. Comedy. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory Double bill. Sheldon’s mother comes to visit; the gang celebrates Halloween. 7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap. 7.30 Married at First Sight Australia 9.00 Made in Chelsea Digby introduces his girlfriend to the group. 10.00 Naked Attraction 11.05 Gogglebox 12.05am First Dates 1.15 Married at First Sight Australia. Reality series. 2.40 Made in Chelsea 3.35 Below Deck: Mediterranean 4.20 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.10-6.00am Mike & Molly 5 STAR 7.00am Gemma Collins: Diva Forever 8.00 Buying and Selling 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Unboxed 12.30 The Real Housewives of New York City 1.25 Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 2.25 The Only Way Is Essex 3.10 Little Women: LA 4.05 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 5.00 The Real Housewives of Orange County 6.00 Making It Home with Kortney & Dave Elizabeth and Michael ask Kortney and Dave for help. 7.00 Buying and Selling 8.00 Dinner Date Dating series. 9.00 Dr 90210 Dr. Q is shocked by the size of a cyst on her patient’s face. 10.00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha heads to Louisville. 11.00 Atlanta Plastic 11.55 The Only Way Is Essex 12.40am Unwind with ITV 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping 8.55am Kirstie’s Vintage Gems 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It: double bill 1.05pm Heir Hunters 2.10 Four in a Bed 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Car S.O.S. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY A couple struggle with the upkeep of their 300-year-old family home. 7.55 The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes An Edwardian steam vessel is put through its paces on Windermere. 9.00 NEW The Great British Dig: History in Your Back Garden The team search for the house of the head of the Elizabethan Secret Service. 10.00 The Plane That Saved Britain 11.05 24 Hours in A&E. Documentary. 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1.15 The Great British Dig: History in Your Back Garden 2.20 24 Hours in A&E 3.20-3.50am Father Ted 5 USA 7.25am Yianni: Supercar Customiser 7.50 Eddie Eats America 8.20 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 11.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 12.00noon Bangers and Cash 1.00 Top Gear 2.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 3.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 4.00 Bangers and Cash 5.00 Rick Stein’s India. The Dalai Lama. 6.00 Taskmaster The grand final. 7.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Lolly Adefope takes part. 7.40 Would I Lie to You? Panel show. 8.20 QI With panellist Phill Jupitus. 9.00 QI XL Double bill of the quiz. 11.00 Live at the Apollo 12.00m’t Mock the Week 12.40 QI XL 1.40 Would I Lie to You? 2.15 Have I Got a Bit More 2019 News for You 3.15-4.00am Richard Osman’s House of Games Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 6.00am Teleshopping 7.00 Ever Decreasing Circles 7.40 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 8.35 The Bill 9.35 Classic Holby City 10.55 Casualty 12.00noon The Bill 1.00 Classic EastEnders 2.20 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Pie in the Sky 5.20 Ever Decreasing Circles 6.00 Butterflies Ria feels she wants to do more with her life, so ends her relationship with Leonard. 6.40 Last of the Summer Wine Double bill. Clegg keeps a secret; Wesley and Barry devise a plan. 8.00 Inspector George Gently A woman’s body is found on the moors. 10.00 New Tricks A paedophile confesses to the murder of a child. 11.15 Silent Witness. Drama series. 1.30am Kavanagh QC 2.50 Where the Heart Is 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 81 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am The Reluctant Bride (1955/PG) ★★★ 7.30 Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937/U) ★★★ 8.55 Mystery Junction (1951/U) ★★★ 10.15 An Ideal Husband (1947/PG) ★★★★ 12.10pm Laughter in Paradise (1951/U) ★★★★★ 2.00 Rooms 3.00 Night Boat to Dublin (1946/PG) Second World War spy thriller. ★★ 5.00 The Footage Detectives 6.00 The Bridal Path (1959/PG) ★★ 7.50 Look at Life Documentary. 8.00 Gideon’s Way Police drama. 9.00 The Legend Of The Lone Ranger (1981/PG) Adventure. ★★★ 10.50 Hands of the Ripper (1971/15) Horror, starring Angharad Rees. ★★★★ 12.30am Blonde Fist (1991/15) Boxing drama, with Margi Clarke. ★★ 2.35 Take Me High (1973/U) ★★★ 4.25 Mistaken Identity (1942/U) ★★★ 5.30-6.00am The Adventures of Sir Lancelot 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 31 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 32 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.05am Rich Kids Go Skint 8.55 Room to Improve 10.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 11.00 Filthy House SOS 12.00noon Traffic Cops 2.00 Police Interceptors 5.00 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 6.00 Home and Away Double bill. 7.00 Caught on Camera: Funniest Moments Kittens attack bystanders. 8.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun A major renovation of a caravan. 9.00 Skin A&E Last in series. 10.00 Adults Only: Sex Dolls Gone Wild The business of adult dolls. 11.00 Adults Only: Orgasms on Sale 12.00m’t Car Pound Cops: Give Me My Car Back! 1.00 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 2.00 Hotel Benidorm: Sun, Sea & Sangria 3.00 Room to Improve 3.55 Entertainment News on 5 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 NCIS 9.55 Entertainment News on 5 10.00 NCIS 12.00noon Law & Order 1.55 Entertainment News on 5 2.00 Law & Order 4.55 Entertainment News on 5 5.00 Law & Order. Police drama. 6.00 NCIS Back-to-back episodes. Gibbs teams up with FBI agent TC Fornell; Tony’s father visits for Christmas; part one of two. Ziva’s father turns up unannounced; members of an NCIS team are killed in an explosion. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit William Lewis holds Benson in captivity while the squad searches for clues to her location, and as days pass by, it seems unlikely they will find her 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1.55am Private Eyes 3.35 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Young Sherlock Holmes (1985/PG) Adventure, starring Nicholas Rowe. ★★★ 1.10pm °Three Amigos! (1986/PG) Comedy Western, starring Steve Martin and Chevy Chase. ★★★ 3.15 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012/PG) ★★★ 5.00 The Karate Kid Part II (1986/PG) Martial arts sequel, starring Ralph Macchio. ★★ 7.15 Jumper (2008/12) Fantasy thriller, starring Hayden Christensen. ★★★ 9.00 Salt (2010/12) A CIA agent goes on the run after she is accused of being a sleeper assassin sent to murder the Russian president. Thriller, starring Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber. ★★★ 11.00 Coming to America (1988/15) Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. ★★★ 1.20-4.00am Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017/15) Biopic, starring Luke Evans. ★★★★ 9.00am Entertainment News on 5 9.10 Traffic Cops 11.10 Trucking Hell 12.10pm FILM Hour of the Gun (1967/PG) ★★★★ 2.15 FILM The Battle at Apache Pass (1952/PG) ★★★ 4.00 Trucking Hell 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Traffic Cops The police deal with a man with mental health problems. 7.00 Police Interceptors A suspicious man tries to hide his true identity. 8.00 Trucking Hell Sean tries to rescue a tractor unit and trailer. 9.00 FILM Enter the Dragon (1973/18) Martial arts thriller. ★★★★ 11.10 FILM North v South (2015/18) Premiere. Thriller, starring Freema Agyeman. 1.20 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 2.20 Car Thieves & Thugs: Caught on Camera 3.20 Hijacked 4.10 Seconds from Death: Caught on Camera 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am The Great War in Numbers 7.59 World War Two From Above 8.59 Secret Nazi Bases 10.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00noon The Architecture The Railways Built 1.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 World War Two From Above 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 8.00 Abandoned Engineering 9.00 Hornby: A Model World Designer Paramjit Sembhi attempts to build a new version of the iconic Spitfire. 10.00 Bangers and Cash Three MGs from the 70s turn up at the garage. 11.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00m’t Great British Railway Journeys 1.00 The Great War in Numbers 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Stargate SG-1 8.00 Arrow 9.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 10.00 The Flash 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0 2.00 S.W.A.T. 3.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 4.00 Arrow 5.00 The Flash. Ultraviolet returns. 6.00 Stargate SG-1 Double bill. The team is sent to rescue a scientist; a malfunction plunges Earth into jeopardy. 8.00 Agatha Raisin A news article hurts Agatha’s business, but then one of Charles’s wealthy friends asks her to investigate a series of death threats. 10.00 Rob & Romesh vs Cricket: South Africa Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go to Cape Town to see England play a Test. 11.00 NCIS: New Orleans. Crime drama. 12.00m’t Road Wars 1.00 Arrow 2.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T. 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 6.00am Sarah Brightman: Hymn 8.00 Julie Andrews Forever 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering: Basil Rathbone 11.00 Music Icons: Spector Years 11.30 Video Killed the Radio Star 12.00noon The South Bank Show Originals 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 The Sixties 3.00 Anyone Can Sing 4.00 Tales of the Unexpected 5.00 Discovering: Jon Voight. A profile. 6.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2013 7.00 Andre Rieu: How It All Began 8.00 NEW The Art of Architecture 9.00 Andre Rieu: World Tour 10.00 Charles Hazlewood: Beethoven & Me Documentary. 11.00 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks 12.00m’t For No Good Reason. Documentary. 1.45 Teju’s Tale 2.00 Statues Redressed 4.00 Rankin’s 2020 5.00-6.00am Landmark GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00 Border Patrol 9.00 Send in the Dogs 10.00 UK Border Force 11.00 Law & Order 12.00noon Bull 1.00 Blue Bloods 3.00 Air Ambulance ER 4.00 Paramedics: Australia 5.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 911 Crisis Centre Double bill. 8.00 Blue Bloods Jamie and Frank cannot see eye to eye when two rookies are targeted by a group of teenagers. 9.00 9-1-1 The 118 crew are kept busy with a series of emergencies over Christmas Eve, and Eddie struggles. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A detective is suspected of murder. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Drama. 12.00m’t The Rookie 1.00 The Equalizer 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Bull 4.00 Road Wars 5.00-6.00am Brit Cops: Law & Disorder Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Everybody Hates Chris 9.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10.00 Will & Grace 11.00 The Office (US) 12.00noon The Mindy Project 12.50 Curb Your Enthusiasm 2.00 A.P. Bio 3.00 Modern Family 4.00 Will & Grace 5.00 The Office (US) 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.30 Will & Grace Triple bill. 8.00 Parks and Recreation Double bill. Comedy, starring Amy Poehler; Leslie holds a public meeting. 9.00 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver A satirical look at news. 9.45 Saturday Night Live With Jake Gyllenhaal and Camilla Cabello. 11.00 Real Time with Bill Maher 12.15am Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 1.00 Bored to Death 4.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 7.35am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8.30 2point4 Children 9.10 Hi-de-Hi! 9.50 Only Fools and Horses 10.30 Last of the Summer Wine 11.50 Keeping Up Appearances 12.30pm Dad’s Army 1.10 Hi-de-Hi! 1.50 2point4 Children 2.30 Desmond’s 3.05 Keeping Up Appearances 3.45 Dad’s Army 4.25 Last of the Summer Wine 5.40 Only Fools and Horses 6.25 Desmond’s Classic comedy. 7.00 Hi-de-Hi! Classic sitcom. 7.40 Keeping Up Appearances 8.20 Dad’s Army Wartime comedy. 9.00 The Office Double bill. 10.20 The Royle Family Comedy. 11.00 Live at the Apollo 12.00m’t Peep Show 1.00 David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2.00 The Office 3.20 Peep Show 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 8.00am Car S.O.S. 10.00 Ice Road Rescue 12.00noon Wicked Tuna: North v South 1.00 Wicked Tuna 2.00 Drain the Oceans 3.00 Egypt’s Sunken City: Drain the Oceans 4.00 Car S.O.S. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation Double bill. A near-disaster over the Pacific in 1985; the loss of Adam Air Flight 574. 8.00 To Catch a Smuggler San Diego HSI seizes hidden drugs in a car. 9.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller Mariana searches for the fish pirates who make billions while destroying our oceans. Last in series. 10.00 Drugs Inc Krokodil, a homecooked, super-strong opiate. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation 12.00m’t Science of Stupid 1.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller 2.00 Drugs Inc 3.00 Nazi Megastructures 4.00 Lost Treasures of Egypt 5.00 Teleshopping 6.00am Urban Secrets 7.55 Big Love 10.05 The Sopranos 12.15pm Game of Thrones 1.45 Six Feet Under 4.05 Ray Donovan 5.15 The Sopranos 6.25 The Sopranos Guest starring Ben Kingsley and Lauren Bacall. 7.30 Game of Thrones Jon shares a secret with his siblings. Starring Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington. 9.00 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Assistant coach Paul Westhead adds to the Lakers’ growing list of problems when he finds himself dealing with a tragedy. 10.05 Billions As Mike Prince takes his place on the Axe Capital throne, he’s determined to change the game – and new money means no mercy. 11.10 The Night Of 12.15am Gangs of London 1.20 In Treatment 2.00-6.00am NEW Julia. Drama. Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Fresh Off the Boat 9.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 Younger 1.00pm Friends 6.00 Friends Six episodes. Phoebe learns the result of her pregnancy test; Rachel develops a crush; Charlton Heston discovers co-star Joey in a compromising position; Chandler’s ex-girlfriend turns up; Rachel organises a party for Emily; Ross opens his heart. 9.00 Live at the Apollo Jack Dee introduces fellow comedian Ross Noble. 10.00 Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes The prop that is a fan favourite. 10.30 Impractical Jokers Comedy. 11.00 Rob Beckett’s Undeniable. With Jamie Laing and Lou Sanders. 12.00m’t Chris Ramsey: Just Happy to Get Out of the House 1.00 The Ricky Gervais Show 2.00 Impractical Jokers 3.50 Friends 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 7.00 Treehouse Masters 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier 10.00 Combat Dealers 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 12.00noon Mighty Truckers 1.00 Deadliest Catch 3.00 Disasters Engineered 4.00 Building Off the Grid 5.00 Wheeler Dealers 6.00 Misfit Garage A ’65 Mustang. 7.00 Outback Truckers Documentary. 8.00 Kindig Customs Dave and the crew start on a 1966 Corvette. 9.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car Mike and Elvis try to buy a BMW Z4. 10.00 Texas Metal A 2001 Hummer H1 needs some serious reinforcements. 11.00 Combat Dealers 12.00m’t Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car 1.00 Texas Metal 2.00 Moonshiners 3.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car 4.00 Fast ’n’ Loud 5.00-6.00am Wheeler Dealers MONDAY 11 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy 7.00 Mysteries of the Missing 8.00 Ultimate Warfare 9.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 10.00 Mysteries at the Museum 11.00 Mysteries at the Castle 12.00noon Combat Dealers 1.00 Expedition Unknown 2.00 World War II: Witness to War 3.00 Blowing Up History 4.00 Mysteries at the Museum 5.00 Ultimate Warfare 6.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 7.00 Expedition Unknown 8.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 9.00 Legendary Locations 10.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 11.00 Aircraft Stories 12.00m’t Combat Dealers 1.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 2.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 3.00 Aircraft Stories 4.00 Blowing Up History 5.00-6.00am Mysteries at the Museum Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Unforgettable 10.00 Major Crimes 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles 12.00noon Death in Paradise 1.00 Father Brown 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 Unforgettable 5.00 Major Crimes 6.00 Death in Paradise 7.00 Rizzoli & Isles 8.00 Hudson & Rex 9.00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Eliza takes a seemingly impossible case. 10.00 Murdoch Mysteries 11.00 Death in Paradise 12.00m’t Unforgettable 1.00 Whiskey Cavalier 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 10.00 Dodo Heroes 11.00 How Do Animals Do That? 12.00noon Saved By the Barn 1.00 Scaled 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00 Dodo Heroes 6.00 Edge of Alaska 7.00 Little Giants 8.00 Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild 9.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue. The Raneys put their ingenuity to the test on a homestead in Hawaii. 10.00 I Was Prey 11.00 Extinct or Alive 12.00m’t Crime Scene Wild 1.00 Little Giants 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 6.35 Off Set 6.50 High Society (1956/U) ★★★★ 9.00 Beau Brummell (1954/PG) ★★★ 11.20 The Last Hunt (1956/PG) ★★★★ 1.30pm Fort Osage (1952/U) ★★★ 3.05 Ghost Town (1956/U) ★★★ 4.45 The Fighting Lawman (1953/U) ★★★ 6.15 The Rough, Tough West (1952/U) Western, starring Charles Starrett. ★★★ 7.25 Sierra Stranger (1957/U) Western, starring Howard Duff. ★★★ 9.00 Above the Law (1988/18) Martial arts thriller, starring Steven Seagal. ★★ 11.10 Reversal of Fortune (1990/18) Fact-based drama, starring Jeremy Irons. ★★★★ 1.25am Badlands (1973/15) Crime drama, starring Martin Sheen. ★★★★★ 3.15 TCM Shorts: Ben Miller Off Set 3.30 Close Up 5.00- 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Morning Live 10.00 Scam Interceptors 10.45 Close Calls: On Camera 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News 1.45 Doctors Maeve thinks there is a problem with her students. 2.15 Father Brown A local fighter’s death is suspicious. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country A couple from London seek a new life in Gloucestershire. 3.45 The Repair Shop The restorers work on a ride-on toy plane. (R) 4.30 Bridge of Lies Gameshow. 5.15 Pointless Low-scoring quiz. 6.00 BBC News; Regional News 6.55 Party Election Broadcast By the Green Party. (R) 6.30am Bridge of Lies (R) 7.15 Bargain Hunt (R) 8.00 Earth’s Great Rivers II (R) 9.00 BBC News 10.00 BBC News 1.00pm Ready Steady Cook (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show. (R) 2.15 The Best Dishes Ever (R) 2.45 The Customer Is Always Right Double bill. Consumers try out science experiment kits for children; a unique backpack. (R) 4.15 Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve The adventurer travels from Indonesia to Australia. (R) 5.15 Flog It! From the RAF Museum in Hendon, London. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games With Sarah Kendall. 6.30 Lightning Comedian Zoe Lyons hosts the quick-fire quiz. 6.00am Good Morning Britain 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment news. 10.00 This Morning Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. 12.30pm Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson is in Leeds. (R) 3.00 Lingo Quiz show. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point Quiz show. (R) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Jude, Nick, Su and Chante take part. 6.00 Regional News; Weather 6.25 Party Election Broadcast By the Green Party. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather 6.10am Countdown (R) 6.50 Cheers (R) 7.50 Everybody Loves Raymond. Comedy. (R) 8.45 Frasier: triple bill (R) 10.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.10 Undercover Boss USA (R) 12.10pm Couples Come Dine with Me (R) 1.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown Gameshow. 3.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 4.00 A New Life in the Sun The owners of a cheese and wine bar are left high and dry. (R) 5.00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses A holiday home in Alicante. 6.00 The Simpsons Bart looks after a bird’s nest filled with eggs. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Ste helps Sienna make a lucky escape. (R) 7.00 The One Show Another mix of nationwide reports and live studio-based chat. 7.30 EastEnders Harvey is on edge following his encounter with Neil, prompting Dana to make a big decision, Vinny offers Bernie her job back and Ben meddles with Callum’s campaign offer. 8.00 MasterChef Another nine amateurs cook for John Torode and Gregg Wallace in the hope of winning a place in the next round – and for two, this will be their first and last appearance. 9.00 Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof (1/6) Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack present this new show which sees eight celebrities undertake a series of sub-zero challenges designed to test them to their limits, both physically and mentally. 7.00 Doctors The Mill welcomes a new receptionist, while Maeve starts to think there is a common problem with her student patients. Daniel deals with a patient who has an unusual theory after getting a knock on the head. Medical drama, with Clelia Murphy. (R) 7.30 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Northern Ireland v England (kick-off 7.55). Coverage of the Group D encounter at Windsor Park. England have dominated the group so far, winning their first six matches while scoring an incredible 53 goals without conceding once. However, the hosts have their eyes on finishing second in the group above Austria, and will be looking for a competitive display in front of their own fans. 7.30 Emmerdale Manpreet is determined to destroy her sister in court, April gets her wish, and Rhona is moved to tears. 8.00 Love Your Garden Alan Titchmarsh and his team reveal how adding water can transform a garden. Meanwhile, Katie Rushworth reveals how to build an indoor water feature that can transform a bare corner of a home. 9.00 DNA Journey Actors Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska, who met on the set of Coronation Street, embark on a journey to uncover their family history. Maureen is blown away by her unknown connection to Rula’s homeland, and this unlikely duo find their surprising friendship is not so surprising after all when they look back into their past. 7.00 Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 8.00 The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer Olympian Mo Farah, actress Katherine Kelly, Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse and actor Ben Miller make meringue roulade, Italian biscuits and a favourite childhood memory in cake form. 9.15 Derry Girls (1/6) Lisa McGee’s comedy returns. Tomorrow is GCSE results day and the gang are expecting poor outcomes. Worried what their parents will say, they need a plan. Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars. 9.45 Hullraisers (1/6) Comedy about a trio of female friends in the East Yorkshire city of Hull, as they juggle the demands of children, work, relationships and having a good time. Leah Brotherhead stars. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News 10.35 Growing Older: A Believer’s Guide (3/5) Cameras follow Ivor as he celebrates his 83rd birthday by having a second bar mitzvah, prompting him to take stock of his life and consider what it means to grow older. 11.20 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? The five-time Paralympic gold medal-winner investigates the debate over a drug promising to make children with Achondroplasia grow closer to average height, and the repercussions of a treatment that could end dwarfism. (R) 12.20am Weather for the Week Ahead 12.25-6.00am BBC News. Headlines. 10.00 The Witchfinder (6/6) Thomasine and Bannister arrive in Chelmsford but no longer as travel companions. Bannister meets the Witchfinder General and is handed the opportunity he has been dreaming of. 10.30 Newsnight With Kirsty Wark. 11.15 FILM On the Basis of Sex (2018/12) Biopic of lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg showing how she faced adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career, which culminated in her becoming a member of the Supreme Court of the United States. Felicity Jones stars. ★★★★ 1.10am Dragons’ Den (R) 2.10 MasterChef (R) 3.40-6.30am This Is BBC Two 10.15 ITV News; Weather 10.45 Regional News; Weather 11.00 Against the Odds Francesca Cumani interviews Guy Disney, who had a leg amputated following an injury sustained while serving in a cavalry regiment in Afghanistan. (R) 11.55 The Great British Treasure Hunt. Henry Cole takes five teams of metal detectorists to Layer Marney in Essex. As they compete to dig up the most historically important finds, they unearth medieval hammered coins, modern-day jewellery and a 2,000-year-old Roman brooch, while Henry tries his hand at magnet fishing. (R) 12.50am Home Shopping 3.00 Loose Women. Interviews and topical debate. (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point (R) 10.15 Gogglebox Double bill. The households’ opinions on recent TV; shows include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and (Un) well, Extinction: The Facts. (R) 12.15am Rescue: Extreme Medics How the Scottish Trauma Network brings life-saving treatment to remote areas that do not always have easy access to hospitals. (R) 1.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. The chef tries to bring a New Orleans restaurant back to its former glory, but clashes with owners who seem interested only in the financial side of things. (R) 2.05 Come Dine with Me. From around Glasgow. (R) 3.00 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home (R) 3.55 Grand Designs (R) 4.50 Moneybags (R) 5.40-6.10am Bidding Wars (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine 12.15pm Litter Louts: At War with the Law 1.10 5 News 1.15 Home and Away Bella assures Felicity that Tane wants her to be a part of the family. 1.45 Neighbours See 6.00pm. 2.20 A Neighbour’s Obsession (2017/12) Thriller, starring Michael Welch. ★★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Colin and Sebastian renovate a property on their farm for the rental market. 5.00 5 News at 5 Headlines. 6.00 Neighbours Roxy and Kyle are heading to Darwin, but not without a farewell party. (R) 6.30 Eggheads Frankly Jazz try their luck against the Eggheads. 7.00 Dream Kitchens & Bathrooms with Mark Millar The DIY expert helps a family in Nottingham create an opulent golden bathroom on a £12,000 budget, and a renovator in the West Midlands building a sleek white kitchen. 7.55 5 News Update 8.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (15/15) Graeme Hall meets a spaniel that has been stealing items and eating them. 9.00 Compulsion (1/4) After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny struggles with PTSD and her life spirals out of control when she falls into a gambling addiction. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, best friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny returns to work, but she is unable to deal with her crippling anxiety. 10.00 The Railway Killers Documentary about a series of murders in London in the early 1980s, told through dramatic reconstruction and testimony from police officers and victims’ friends. (R) 11.55 Crimes That Shook Britain The crimes of Scottish serial killer and sex offender Peter Tobin. (R) 12.55am Entertainment News on 5. Showbiz news and gossip. 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 3.10 Kate Humble’s Coastal Britain. Kate follows the historic East Sussex coastline. (R) 3.55 OMG: My Barbie Body (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) DNA Journey 9pm, ITV It’s never assumed on this ancestry show that each week’s pair of participants will actually be linked. Not family-wise, at least. It’s really just the Coronation Street connection, for example, that brings together these two, Rula Lenska and Maureen Lipman. Even so, might DNA Journey reveal that the women have more in common than they thought? ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Dress to Impress 7.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8.25 Love Bites 9.20 Hart of Dixie 10.15 One Tree Hill 11.10 The OC 12.05pm Love Bites 1.05 Dress to Impress 2.05 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3.00 Hart of Dixie 4.00 One Tree Hill 5.00 The OC 6.00 Catchphrase Celebrity Special With Jennie McAlpine and Ore Oduba. 7.00 Superstore Double bill. Jeff leaves Cloud 9 to work at a rival shop; the new district manager arrives. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers Double bill. 9.00 Family Guy Double bill. 10.00 Plebs Double bill. 11.00 Family Guy 11.30 American Dad! 12.30am Bob’s Burgers 1.25 Superstore 2.20 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 2.45 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm Laugh Lessons A look at the perils of internet fame. 7.05 MasterChef Australia Two teams face a birthday cake test. 7.55 The Catch Up The day’s news. 8.00 Angels of the North Double bill. Jade does her first ever piercing on a client at Pure Ink Tattoo; Sammyjo has some news about boyfriend Gary. 9.00 Love and Hate Crime Cameras investigate hate crimes in the US. 10.00 NEW Munya and Filly Get Chilly Behind the scenes of BBC One series Freeze the Fear with Wim Hoff. 10.30 Hot Property Viral magician Dan Rhodes is about to go on his first ever date in Rochdale. 11.00 Famalam 11.45 The Drop 12.45am Hot Property 1.45 Munya and Filly Get Chilly 2.15 Love and Hate Crime 3.10-4.00am Famalam ITV3 F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 That’s My Boy 9.10 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.30 Heartbeat 1.50pm Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic Coronation Street 3.50 Midsomer Murders 5.50 Heartbeat 6.55 Heartbeat Kate goes into labour. 8.00 Midsomer Murders A masterpiece by a landscape artist is auctioned for £400,000 after a fierce bidding war – and hours later, its former owner is tortured and killed. 10.00 Law & Order: UK A murder inquiry is launched when the police are alerted to internet footage showing a teenager being shot, but a lack of evidence makes a prosecution difficult. 11.00 Scott & Bailey. A young man goes missing. 12.00m’t Innocent 1.00 Deep Water 2.05 Unwind with ITV 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Milton Abbas in Dorset. 7.30 The Yorkshire Dales Adventurer Paul Rose explores Wensleydale. 8.00 Dad’s Army Mainwaring and Wilson decide to recruit women. 8.30 Arthur Lowe: A Life on the Box A tribute to the actor featuring a compilation of classic clips. 9.15 Gods of Snooker A look at Jimmy White’s quest for the world title. 10.15 Donald Campbell: Speed King Profile of the man who set eight world speed records on water and land. 11.15 Meet the Romans with Mary Beard: double bill 1.15am Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village 1.45 The Yorkshire Dales 2.15-3.15am Gods of Snooker TUEsDAY 12 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 7.00pm Born to Be Wild 8.00 Paramedics on Scene. A footballer suffers a double fracture to his lower leg. 9.00 The Nine 10.00 The Brian Cox Interview 10.30 David Wilson’s Crime Files 11.00pm-12.00m’t Inside the Mind of Robert Burns BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 6.30pm Reporting Scotland 6.55 Party Election Broadcast 7.00-7.30 River City 11.20 The Edit 11.35 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? 12.35am Weather for the Week Ahead 12.40-6.00am BBC News BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 6.30pm BBC Wales Today 6.55-7.00 Party Election Broadcast 11.20 Rookie Cops. The training of new officers with Dyfed-Powys Police. 11.45 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? 12.45-6.00am BBC News BBC Two Wales As BBC Two except: 1.45pm LIVE Match of the Day Wales: Women’s International Football. Kazakhstan v Wales (kick-off 2.00pm). 4.00 Eggheads. Quiz show. 4.30 University Challenge 5.00-6.00pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve STV As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm STV News; Weather 6.00-6.25 STV News at Six; Weather 8.00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Paul meets a Shar Pei cross that needs surgery to correct its sight problems. 8.30-9.00 Animal 999. Behind the scenes at the Scottish SPCA. 10.45 STV News 10.55 Scotland Tonight 11.20 Falklands War: The Forgotten Battle 12.15-3.00am Home Shopping 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales 6.00-6.25 ITV News Wales at Six 8.00 Wales This Week 8.30-9.00 Coast & Country. Ruth Dodsworth and Sean Fletcher discover the new ocean farmers. 10.45-11.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 12.05 Dau Gi Bach 12.30 Heno 1.00 Trysor Coll y Royal Charter 1.30 Ffermio 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 3.05 Iaith ar Daith 4.00 Awr Fawr 5.00 Stwnsh: Gwboi a Twm Twm 5.15 Mwy o Stwnsh Sadwrn 5.40 Boom! 5.55 Larfa 6.00 Celwydd Noeth 6.30 Darllediad Etholiadol gan Llafur Cymru 6.35 Bex 6.57 Newyddion S4C 7.00 Heno 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 8.00 Pobol y Cwm 8.25 Rownd a Rownd 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 9.00 Ffit Cymru. Gafyn, Twm, Wendy, Ruth and Bethan face their first challenge. 10.00 Y Gyflwynwraig 11.00-11.35pm Y Ditectif
ITV4 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Champions 6.50 Robin of Sherwood 7.45 The Avengers 8.50 The Professionals 9.55 Minder 11.00 The Saint 12.05pm The Protectors 12.40 World of Sport 1.00 LIVE ITV Racing: From Newmarket. The Craven meeting. 4.00 The Professionals 4.55 Minder 6.00 Extreme Salvage Squad Refloating a pre-World War II boat. 7.00 BattleBots World-class robots Bronco and Bombshell go head to head. 8.00 World Superbike Highlights The World Superbike Championship is back with the Pirelli Aragon Round in Spain. 9.00 FILM Aliens (1986/18) Sci-fi thriller, with Sigourney Weaver. ★★★★★ 11.50 All Elite Wrestling: Rampage 12.50am FILM Galaxy Quest (1999/PG) Sci-fi comedy, starring Tim Allen. ★★★★ 2.55 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 28 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 7.00am Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 8.00 Buying and Selling 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Unboxed 12.30 The Real Housewives of New York City 1.25 Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 2.25 The Only Way Is Essex 3.10 Little Women: LA 4.05 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 5.00 The Real Housewives of Orange County 6.00 Making It Home with Kortney & Dave Ted and Shannon ask Kortney and Dave for help updating their home. 7.00 Buying and Selling Properties. 8.00 Dinner Date Matchmaking show. 9.00 The Real Housewives of Atlanta Cynthia hosts a wine tasting. 10.10 Botched Paul Nassif treats a nose that is stuck at a 7 o’clock angle. 11.05 For Real: The Story of Reality TV 12.00m’t The Only Way Is Essex 12.50 Unwind 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 9.00 Married at First Sight Australia 10.30 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Young Sheldon 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 3.00 The Neighborhood 4.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5.00 The Big Bang Theory. Comedy. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap. 7.30 Married at First Sight Australia The remaining couples are entering one last phase, Reflections Week. 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox 10.00 Naked Attraction 11.05 Naked Attraction 12.10am First Dates 1.15 Married at First Sight Australia 2.45 Celebrity Gogglebox 3.40 Below Deck: Mediterranean 4.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.20-6.00am Mike & Molly 5 STAR 8.55am Kirstie’s Handmade Britain 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It: double bill 1.05pm Heir Hunters 2.10 Four in a Bed 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Car S.O.S. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY Donna and Paul create a tea room. 7.55 The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes Farmer Kevin Holliday prepares for an important auction. 9.00 24 Hours in A&E Doctors treat a 75-year-old man suffering a stroke. 10.00 999: What’s Your Emergency? The realities of policing home drinking, and what happens when parties go very badly wrong, seen through the eyes of South Yorkshire Police officers. 11.05 24 Hours in A&E 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1.15 24 Hours in A&E 2.15 999: What’s Your Emergency? 3.20-3.45am Father Ted 5 USA 6.00am Teleshopping 7.25 Yianni: Supercar Customiser 7.50 Eddie Eats America 8.20 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 11.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 12.00noon Bangers and Cash 1.00 Top Gear 2.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 3.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 4.00 Bangers and Cash 5.00 Rick Stein’s India 6.00 Outsiders With David Mitchell. 7.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Lolly Adefope and Dan Walker. 7.40 Would I Lie to You? Panel show. 8.20 QI With Jo Brand and Alan Davies. 9.00 QI XL With panellist Nish Kumar. 10.00 Question Team Quiz show. 11.00 Meet the Richardsons 11.40 QI 12.20am Mock the Week 1.00 QI 1.40-2.30am Would I Lie to You? Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 6.00am Teleshopping 7.00 Ever Decreasing Circles 7.40 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 8.35 The Bill 9.40 Classic Holby City 11.00 Casualty 12.00noon The Bill 1.00 Classic EastEnders 2.20 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Pie in the Sky 5.20 Ever Decreasing Circles 6.00 Butterflies Classic comedy. 6.40 Last of the Summer Wine 8.00 Dalziel & Pascoe A clubber is found dead from a suspected drug overdose – but the autopsy results reveal an even more disturbing truth. 10.00 New Tricks The team reinvestigates a recent rape linked to two unsolved attacks at a factory. 11.15 Silent Witness. The team hunt for a serial killer with a grisly desire. 1.30am Kavanagh QC 2.50 Where the Heart Is 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 82 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am Child in the House (1956/U) ★★★ 7.40 Look at Life 7.50 The Gentle Trap (1960/PG) ★★ 9.00 Stagecoach West 10.00 Green for Danger (1946/PG) ★★★★ 11.50 The Sandwich Man (1966/U) ★★ 1.50pm Sewers of Gold (1979/PG) ★★★ 4.00 The Purple Plain (1954/PG) ★★★ 6.00 Dial 999 Crime drama from 1958. 6.30 Sherlock Holmes in Dressed to Kill (1945/U) With Basil Rathbone. ★★★ 7.50 Look at Life Documentary. 8.00 Maigret A family man is shot. 9.05 Van der Valk Police drama. 10.05 Public Eye Crime darma. 11.05 The Outer Limits 12.00m’t Cellar Club with Caroline Munro 12.05 The Quatermass Xperiment (1955/PG) ★★★ 1.40 Cellar Club with Caroline Munro 1.45-3.25am Night Tide (1961/PG) ★★ 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 32 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 33 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 27 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.00am Entertainment News on 5 8.05 Rich Kids Go Skint 8.55 Room to Improve 10.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 11.00 Filthy House SOS 12.00noon Traffic Cops 2.00 Police Interceptors 5.00 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 6.00 Home and Away Double bill. 7.00 Caught on Camera: Funniest Moments Very competitive people. 8.00 Armed & Dangerous: Caught on Camera CCTV footage of a raid on a West London jewellery shop. 9.00 FILM Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995/15) Action thriller sequel, starring Bruce Willis. ★★★★ 11.40 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 1.45am Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts 2.45 You Are What You Eat 3.35 Room to Improve 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 9.00am Murder, She Wrote 10.00 NCIS 12.55pm Entertainment News on 5 1.00 Law & Order 3.55 Entertainment News on 5 4.00 Law & Order 6.00 NCIS Triple bill. Part two of two. The team identifies the killer as a Swedish mercenary; a marine lance corporal is involved in a fatal car crash; the team tries to stop a terrorist unleashing the Ebola virus. 9.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Double bill. A former child star is found dead; Logan and Wheeler investigate when a popular video blogger is apparently kidnapped during a live broadcast, but all is not as it seems. Larry King appears as himself. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2.50am Private Eyes 3.35 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Rugrats Go Wild (2003/U) Animated adventure, with the voice of Nancy Cartwright. ★★ 12.40pm Alpha and Omega (2010/U) Animated adventure, with the voice of Justin Long. ★★ 2.25 A Dog’s Purpose (2017/PG) Drama, starring Dennis Quaid. ★★★★ 4.25 The Karate Kid Part III (1989/PG) Adventure, starring Ralph Macchio. ★★ 6.35 Gods of Egypt (2016/12) Fantasy adventure, starring Nikolaj Coster- Waldau and Brenton Thwaites. ★★ 9.00 Unfaithful (2002/15) A married woman is drawn into an affair with a charming Frenchman – but her husband’s suspicions lead to tragedy. Thriller, starring Diane Lane. ★★ 11.25 Unsane (2018/15) Horror, starring Claire Foy. ★★★★ 1.25-3.20am Chained for Life (2018/15) Comedy drama, starring Jess Weixler. ★★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Entertainment News on 5 9.05 Traffic Cops. Documentary. 11.05 Trucking Hell 12.05pm FILM The Indian Fighter (1955/PG) Western, with Kirk Douglas. ★★★★ 1.55 FILM Sitting Bull (1954/U) Western, starring Dale Robertson. ★★ 4.00 Trucking Hell 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Traffic Cops Factual crime. 7.00 Police Interceptors Double bill. 9.00 Warship: Life at Sea HMS Northumberland investigates Russian vessels off the coast of Ireland. 10.00 Police UK: Armed and Deadly 11.00 Fights, Camera, Action! Documentary. 12.00m’t Stealing the Mona Lisa 1.00 Criminals: Caught on Camera 3.00 Banged Up Abroad 3.50 Seconds from Death: Caught on Camera 4.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am War Above the Trenches 8.00 World War Two From Above 9.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 10.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00noon The Architecture The Railways Built 1.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 WW2 – Frontlines 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 8.00 Scouting for Toys A large collection of Matchbox model cars. 9.00 Secrets of the London Underground Piccadilly Circus. 10.00 Bangers and Cash Finding room for a Daimler and a caravan. 11.00 Abandoned Engineering. In Spain. 12.00m’t Great British Railway Journeys 1.00 War Above the Trenches 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Stargate SG-1 8.00 Arrow 9.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 10.00 The Flash 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0 2.00 S.W.A.T. 3.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 4.00 Arrow 5.00 The Flash. Chillblaine is released. 6.00 Stargate SG-1 Double bill. The team risks losing the portal for ever; a salvage operation goes wrong. 8.00 The Flash Iris has suspicions about Despero’s vision of the future. 9.00 Peacemaker Murn recruits Vigilante following a successful mission. 10.00 Strike Back: Retribution Dr Markov has fallen into Lowry’s clutches. 11.00 SEAL Team. Bravo faces a mission unlike any other. 12.00m’t A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover 1.00 Resident Alien 2.00 Arrow 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T. 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 8.00am Barry Humphries on the Music Hitler Banned 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering: Jon Voight 11.00 Music Icons: The Motown Sound 11.30 Video Killed the Radio Star 12.00noon Cold War & Cinema 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 Sherlock Holmes vs Arthur Conan Doyle 3.00 Too Young to Die 4.00 Tales of the Unexpected 5.00 Discovering: Dustin Hoffman. The career of the actor. 6.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2013 7.00 Fragile: A Concert for Uncertain Times The LaVerdi symphony orchestra. 8.00 NEW Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs 9.00 Botticelli, Florence and the Medici The depiction of the Italian city. 11.00 La Dolce Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema 12.45am Discovering: Sophia Loren 1.45-2.00am Daddy’s Girl GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00 Border Patrol 9.00 Send in the Dogs 10.00 911 Crisis Centre 11.00 Law & Order 12.00noon Bull 1.00 Blue Bloods 3.00 Air Ambulance ER 4.00 Paramedics: Australia 5.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 911 Crisis Centre Double bill. 8.00 Blue Bloods Henry and Danny argue over a volatile relationship case. 9.00 The Equalizer McCall and Mel work with a jaded ex-cop to find the killers of a Chinese American. 10.00 Departure Drama following the mystery of a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Crime drama. 12.00m’t The Rookie 1.00 Bull 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Bull 4.00 Road Wars 5.00-6.00am Brit Cops: Law & Disorder Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 8.00 Everybody Hates Chris 9.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10.00 Will & Grace 11.30 The Office (US) 12.00noon The Mindy Project 1.50 Curb Your Enthusiasm 3.00 Modern Family 4.00 Will & Grace 5.00 The Office (US) 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Will gets into trouble with the law. 6.30 Will & Grace Triple bill. 8.00 Parks and Recreation 9.00 Wellington Paranormal 9.30 Los Espookys Five people stay in a supposedly haunted house. 10.00 And Just Like That… Miranda and Charlotte come to Carrie’s aid. 11.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm 1.00am Bored to Death 2.00 Bloods 2.30 Bored to Death 4.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 7.35am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8.30 2point4 Children 9.10 Hi-de-Hi! 9.50 Only Fools and Horses 10.30 Last of the Summer Wine 11.50 Keeping Up Appearances 12.30pm Dad’s Army 1.10 Hi-de-Hi! 1.50 2point4 Children 2.30 Desmond’s 3.00 Keeping Up Appearances 3.40 Dad’s Army 4.25 Last of the Summer Wine 5.45 Only Fools and Horses 6.25 Desmond’s Classic comedy. 7.00 Hi-de-Hi! Classic sitcom. 7.40 Keeping Up Appearances 8.20 Dad’s Army Wartime comedy. 9.00 The Office Double bill. 10.20 The Royle Family 11.00 Billy Connolly Does.. 12.00m’t Peep Show 1.00 David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2.00 The Office 3.20-4.00am Peep Show 8.00am Car S.O.S. 10.00 Ice Road Rescue 12.00noon Wicked Tuna: North v South 1.00 Wicked Tuna 2.00 Drain the Oceans 4.00 Car S.O.S. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation Double bill. A collision between two planes above Los Angeles in 1986; the crash of American Eagle Flight 41-84 near Roselawn, Indiana, in 1994. 8.00 Paranatural Alleged sightings of creatures in the world’s lakes and lochs. 9.00 Atlas of Cursed Places Double bill. Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth; Sam Sheridan investigates the curse of Vlad Tepes. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation 12.00m’t Science of Stupid 1.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller 2.00 Drugs Inc 3.00 Nazi Megastructures 4.00 Lost Treasures of Egypt 5.00 Teleshopping 6.00am Fish Town 7.55 Big Love 10.05 The Sopranos 12.15pm Game of Thrones 1.45 Six Feet Under 4.05 Ray Donovan 5.15 The Sopranos 6.25 The Sopranos Paulie organises the annual Feast of St Elzear, but his thrifty nature almost ruins the occasion. Meanwhile, Christopher makes a surprise announcement. 7.30 Game of Thrones In the penultimate episode, Varys betrays his queen, and Daenerys brings her forces to King’s Landing as the explosive final battle for the Iron Throne begins. 9.00 Julia Double bill. Drama, starring Sarah Lancaster and David Hyde Pierce; Julia struggles to figure out how to present a complicated recipe. 11.10 Julia: double bill 1.25am Funeral for a Dog. Drama. 3.25 In Treatment 4.00-6.00am Fish Town Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Fresh Off the Boat 9.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 Younger 1.00pm Friends 6.00 Friends Six episodes. Joey loses Ross’s wedding ring; part one of two. Ross sets off for England to marry Emily; part two of two. Rachel tries to get to London; Ross faces the music; Rachel returns from Greece; surrogate mum Phoebe goes into labour. 9.00 FILM Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011/12) The secret agent team is falsely implicated in a bombing, and pursues the real terrorist around the globe. Action adventure sequel, starring Tom Cruise. ★★★★ 11.35 Joe Lycett: That’s the Way, A-Ha, A-Ha, Joe Lycett 12.35am Live at the Apollo 1.35 The Ricky Gervais Show 2.05 Impractical Jokers 3.15 The Daily Show 3.50-5.00am Friends Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 7.00 Treehouse Masters 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 9.00 Alaska: Last Frontier 10.00 Combat Dealers 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 12.00noon Mighty Truckers 1.00 Deadliest Catch 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big 4.00 Building Off the Grid 5.00 Wheeler Dealers 6.00 Misfit Garage A ‘65 Mustang. 7.00 Outback Truckers 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides A client is happy with the shade of green Dave has made. 9.00 Hoffman Family Gold 10.00 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue Freddy and Juan help a couple make a success of their mine 11.00 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue 12.00m’t Hoffman Family Gold 1.00 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue 3.00 Hoffman Family Gold 4.00-5.00am Fast ’n’ Loud TUEsDAY 12 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Greatest Events of World War II 7.00 Mysteries at the Castle 8.00 Ultimate Warfare 9.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 10.00 Mysteries at the Museum 11.00 Mysteries at the Castle 12.00noon Combat Dealers 1.00 Expedition Unknown 2.00 World War II: Witness to War 3.00 Blowing Up History 4.00 Mysteries at the Museum 5.00 Ultimate Warfare 6.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 7.00 Expedition Unknown 8.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 9.00 Legendary Locations 10.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 11.00 Aircraft Stories 12.00m’t Combat Dealers 1.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 2.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 3.00 Aircraft Stories 4.00 Blowing Up History 5.00-6.00am Mysteries at the Museum Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Unforgettable 10.00 Major Crimes 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles 12.00noon Death in Paradise 1.00 Father Brown 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 Unforgettable 5.00 Major Crimes 6.00 Death in Paradise 7.00 Rizzoli & Isles 8.00 Hudson & Rex 9.00 Smother 10.10 Ragdoll 11.10 Death in Paradise 12.10am Unforgettable 1.10 Whiskey Cavalier 2.10 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 10.00 Dodo Heroes 11.00 How Do Animals Do That? 12.00noon Life at Vet University 1.00 Born Mucky: Life on the Farm 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00 Dodo Heroes 6.00 Alaska Monsters 7.00 Little Giants 8.00 Preposterous Pets 9.00 Ned Bruha: Skunk Whisperer 10.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 11.00 Extinct or Alive 12.00m’t In Search of Monsters 1.00 Little Giants 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 7.10 Off Set 7.35 Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973/12) Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Alec Guinness. ★★★ 9.45 Ambush at Tomahawk Gap (1953/ PG) ★★ 11.15 The Secret Ways (1961/ PG) Thriller, starring Richard Widmark. ★★★ 1.30pm The Young Guns (1956/PG) ★★ 3.15 The Mississippi Gambler (1953/U) ★★★ 5.25 The Man Behind the Gun (1953/U) ★★ 7.10 Four Guns to the Border (1954/U) Western, starring Rory Calhoun. ★★ 9.00 Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003/18) The first part of Quentin Tarantino’s two-part martial arts thriller, starring Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu. ★★★★★ 11.20 Deep Blue Sea (1999/15) Thriller, starring Saffron Burrows. ★★★ 1.30am A Study in Terror (1965/15) Mystery, starring John Neville. ★★★ 3.20 Off Set 3.30 Close Up 5.00-6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
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BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Morning Live 10.00 Scam Interceptors 10.45 Close Calls: On Camera 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News 1.45 Doctors Maeve’s concerns rise and Bear seeks Sid’s advice. 2.15 Father Brown A local writer is murdered, leaving Father Brown delving into her novel. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country A couple search for a base in the Wiltshire countryside. (R) 3.45 The Repair Shop Items include a hat worn by a PoW. (R) 4.30 Bridge of Lies Asim, Isa, Shahid and Attiq take part. 5.15 Pointless Low-scoring quiz. 6.00 BBC News; Regional News 6.30am Bridge of Lies Quiz show. (R) 7.15 Bargain Hunt (R) 8.00 Dynasties (R) 9.00 BBC News 1.00pm Ready Steady Cook (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show. (R) 2.15 The Best Dishes Ever (R) 2.45 The Customer Is Always Right Double bill. Including a 3D noticeboard; items include a ring designed to reduce snoring. (R) 4.15 Big Cats About the House Following the work of big cat expert Giles Clark. (R) 5.15 Flog It! From Barnard Castle. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games With contestants Sarah Kendall, Jay McGuiness, Linda Robson and Bobby Seagull. 6.30 Lightning Quick-fire quiz, hosted by Zoe Lyons. 6.00am Good Morning Britain News and current affairs. 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment news. 10.00 This Morning Celebrity chat. 12.30pm Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and the team set up shop in Milton Keynes, where Mark Steven and David Ford fight over a tin-plate toy car. (R) 3.00 Lingo Quiz, with Adil Ray. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point Coin-drop quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. 5.00 The Chase Contestants Kieron, Angie, Lynn and Tom take part. 6.00 Regional News; Weather 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather 6.10am Countdown (R) 6.50 Cheers (R) 7.50 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 8.45 Frasier (R) 10.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.10 Undercover Boss USA 12.10pm Couples Come Dine with Me (R) 1.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown With Giles Coren. 3.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 4.00 A New Life in the Sun Glampsite owners in Portugal face living off-grid. (R) 5.00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Pilates fan Esther searches for a holiday home in Alicante. 6.00 The Simpsons Homer is possessed by an evil toupee. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Darren helps Brooke have a realisation. (R) 7.00 The One Show With Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas. 7.30 EastEnders Ben confronts the man who hurled abuse at him the night before, Nancy spots Jean wearing Linda’s scarf, and Bernie has an eventful first day back at work. 8.00 Mary Berry’s Fantastic Feasts The veteran cook and food writer teaches three novice cooks how to create dishes for afternoon tea so they can throw a thank you party for Soraya, who runs a youth charity in Cardiff. 9.00 Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr The contestants redesign cafes in Margate, with one team opting for a bold colour palette, while the others channel the colours of the sea with cool blues and vintage shutters. 7.00 Doctors A home visit for Ruhma turns complicated. (R) 7.30 The Bidding Room Dealers bid against each other to buy items brought in by the public including an anatomical spider, a Victorian commode and a signed Live Aid T-shirt. (R) 8.00 Secrets of the Museum (2/6) A series of landscape prints made by John Constable are revealed, and preparations are made for a new exhibition examining the less-familiar work of goldsmith Carl Faberge. 9.00 Gazza Part one of two. Documentary charting the life of Paul Gascoigne, whose on-field brilliance has been rivalled by a troubled private life. The first episode looks back to Paul’s early years, when the exciting young talent from Newcastle found fame and fortune. 7.30 Emmerdale Excited Meena rehearses in her cell, Rhona bottles her emotions to stay strong for her family, and Belle is hopeful for a new future. 8.00 Coronation Street Imran decides to challenge Abi for custody of Alfie, Beth betrays Craig’s confidence to a shocked Faye, and Gary questions Maria’s priorities. 9.00 Kate & Koji (5&6/6) Double bill. When her lifelong enemy decides to make amends, Kate thinks she smells a rat. Meanwhile, Koji develops a curious symptom; Kate ignores her friends’ advice and stands against Councillor Bone as the local police and crime commissioner. Medium is set to leave, while Koji’s appeal is going badly and it looks as if Kate may be left alone. 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 The Great Home Transformation Emma Willis and Nick Grimshaw’s design truck pulls up in Swansea at the home of nurse Lombe and scientist Gregory, whose three-bedroom semi is proving a tight squeeze now their adult children have moved back in. 9.00 Grand Designs: The Streets Kevin McCloud returns to Graven Hill in Oxfordshire, the UK’s largest mass self-build site. First up are Carlos and Maite, who have ambitious plans to build a bold, Spanish-inspired home. Meanwhile, co-presenter Natalie Huq follows the birth of a new street in Glasgow. The next episode will be available on All 4 straight after the transmission of this one. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News National and local news stories; Weather 10.35 Meet Joe Black (1998/12) Death takes over the body of a recently deceased young man, and embarks on a mission to claim the life of a powerful media tycoon, but ends up falling in love with his daughter instead – leaving him on the horns of a dilemma. Director Martin Brest’s remake of the 1934 romantic fantasy Death Takes a Holiday, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani. ★★ 1.25am Weather for the Week Ahead 1.30-6.00am BBC News. Headlines. 10.00 QI Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell join regular panellist Alan Davies to answer host Sandi Toksvig’s ‘Oddballs’ questions. (R) 10.30 Newsnight Analysis of the day’s events, with Kirsty Wark. 11.15 Unspun World with John Simpson The BBC’s world affairs editor reflects on the week’s major global news stories. 11.45 Thatcher & Reagan: A Very Special Relationship. How the pair’s mutual trust was tested to the limit. (R) 12.45am Extraordinary Portraits (R) 1.15 Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (R) 2.00 he Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan. A trip to Sierra Leone. (R) 3.00-6.30am This Is BBC Two 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing The events surrounding the Manchester Arena attack on May 22, 2017, when a terrorist detonated a suicide bomb, killing 22 people and injuring more than 800 others. (R) 11.40 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite Hard-hitting action from the world of All Elite Wrestling. 1.25am Home Shopping 3.00 Bling. Gok Wan guides another happy shopper through the process of selling old items to buy something brand new. (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point. Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) 10.00 Naked Attraction’s Best Naughty Bits A look back at some of the biggest and best characters, including 75-yearold bisexual Ian and Shaida, who was looking for the father of her future children. 11.05 SAS: Who Dares Wins The reality show returns with its toughest course yet, in the Jordanian desert. (R) 12.35am Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping. The comedian enters the glamping business. (R) 1.30 FILM Funny Cow (2018/15) Drama, starring Maxine Peake. ★★★ 3.15 Location, Location, Location (R) 4.10 Unreported World (R) 4.35 Why Are Your Energy Bills So High? Dispatches (R) 5.05 Moneybags (R) 5.55-6.10am Kirstie’s House of Craft (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine The broadcaster discusses the issues of the day. 12.15pm Litter Louts: At War with the Law 1.10 5 News at Lunchtime 1.15 Home and Away Ziggy and Dean relish having their home back to themselves. 1.45 Neighbours See 6.00pm. 2.20 Burning Lies (2020, PG) Premiere. Thriller, with Julie Benz and Roan Curtis. ★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Bambi and Jonnie head out on a horse riding excursion for Jonnie’s birthday. (R) 5.00 5 News at 5 Headlines. 6.00 Neighbours Ned is jealous. (R) 6.30 Eggheads Dads’ Cafe try their luck against the Eggheads. 7.00 Should I Buy An Electric Car? Alexis Conran takes an in-depth look at electric cars as he asks all the questions that motorists looking to make the switch from petrol to electric are asking; 5 News Update 8.00 Police Interceptors (10/15) The firearms team race to the scene of an alleged shooting, only to find themselves embroiled in an unconnected domestic incident. 9.00 Compulsion (2/4) Chris is rocked to the core when he uncovers the truth about Jenny’s gambling. In desperation, Jenny revisits Sasha and they discuss a plan to steal drugs from Jenny’s workplace as she tries to come up with a way to secure the first instalment of her repayment to loan shark Connie Bertram. 10.00 Killer at the Crime Scene After a student is found dead in his car, investigators suspect his girlfriend’s brother to be the culprit until he’s spotted on CCTV across town at the time of the murder. (R) 11.05 Ambulance: Code Red Paramedics treat a motorcyclist who has been thrown off his bike. (R) 12.05am 999: Criminals: Caught on Camera. The rise of smash-and-grab raids. (R) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 3.10 George Clarke’s Build a New Life in the Country (R) 3.55 OMG! Make Me a Famous Face (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Dress to Impress 7.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8.25 Love Bites 9.20 Hart of Dixie 10.15 One Tree Hill 11.10 The OC 12.05pm Love Bites 1.05 Dress to Impress 2.05 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3.00 Hart of Dixie 4.00 One Tree Hill 5.00 The OC 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Superstore Double bill. The superstore plays host to local small businesses; lottery fever hits the store. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers Double bill. Bob tries to persuade Mr Fischoeder to sell Wonder Wharf; Bob is put in danger. 9.00 Family Guy Five episodes of the animated sitcom about the Griffins. 11.30 American Dad! 12.25am Bob’s Burgers 1.20 Superstore 2.15 Celebrity Juice 2.55 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm Zen Motoring 7.15 MasterChef Australia Contestants compete for immunity. 8.05 The Catch Up The day’s news. 8.10 Glow Up Ireland This week’s guest judge is London-based celebrity make-up artist SJ Wai O’Flynn. 9.00 I Like the Way U Move One couple share their first kiss. 10.00 Love in the Flesh The penultimate day arrives – the last chance for the couples to cement their bonds. Zara McDermott presents. 10.40 Lazy Susan Double bill. Sketch show, starring Freya Parker and Celeste Dring; Celeste swats too many flies and some nerds get mad. 11.10 Lazy Susan 11.40 Hot Property 12.40am Love in the Flesh 1.20 The Drop 2.20 I Like the Way U Move 3.20-3.50am Lazy Susan. Sketches. ITV3 Should I Buy An Electric Car? 7pm, Channel 5 Host Alexis Conran has a whole hour of airtime to answer this question, so a simple “yes, you should” or “no, of course not, are you out of your mind, it’ll cost you a fortune and how the heck will it get you to Cornwall and back?” won’t hack it. Luckily, he’s done some proper research. He’s awfully good that way. F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 That’s My Boy 9.10 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.30 Heartbeat 1.50pm Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic Coronation Street 3.50 Midsomer Murders 5.50 Heartbeat 6.55 Heartbeat Nick struggles with single parenthood. Nick Berry stars. 8.00 Lewis The detective suspects a link between the deaths of a student and a well-known criminal invited to speak at the Oxford Union – then realises he could be next. 10.05 Law & Order: UK The team tries to juggle three cases. A barman is shot dead, a dispute leads to murder and an allegation of police corruption is made against one of the officers. 11.05 Scott & Bailey 12.10am Innocent 1.05 Deep Water 2.10 Unwind 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm River Walks: The Lea Sean Fletcher walks along the river. 7.30 The Yorkshire Dales Paul Rose explores Swaledale. 8.00 Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed A hidden secret of the bluestones of Stonehenge. 9.00 Putin, Russia and the West Examining the 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia. 10.00 Ireland to Sydney by Any Means Charley Boorman travels by land and sea from his home in County Wicklow to Australia on more than 100 local forms of transport 11.00 Ireland to Sydney by Any Means 12.00m’t Hogarth: One Man and His Pug 12.30 River Walks: The Lea 1.00 The Yorkshire Dales 1.30 Putin, Russia and the West 2.30-3.30am Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed WEdnesDAY 13 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 7.00pm Roaming in the Wild 7.30 Scotland’s Home of the Year 8.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle. Ben visits a tiny church with big ideas on a trip to the Shetland Isles. Last in series. 9.00 The Nine 10.00 River City 10.30 FILM The Decoy Bride (2011/12) Romantic comedy, starring Kelly Macdonald and David Tennant. ★★★ 11.55pm-12.00m’t Loop BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 6.30pm Reporting Scotland; Weather 6.55-7.00pm Party Election Broadcast. By the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 6.30pm BBC Wales Today 6.55-7.00 Party Election Broadcast 9.00-10.00 Hidden. Tragic news spreads. 10.35 Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr 11.35 Would I Lie to You? 12.05am Extraordinary Portraits 12.35 Dynasties II 1.35-6.00am BBC News STV As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm STV News; Weather 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather 6.25-6.30 Party Election Broadcast 10.30 STV News 10.40 Scotland Tonight 11.05 Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing 12.00m’t-3.00am Home Shopping 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six 6.25-6.30 Party Election Broadcast 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather 10.45-11.40pm Love Your Garden S4C 6.00am Cyw 11.00 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Twm Tisian 11.05 Digbi Draig 11.20 Guto Gwningen 11.35 Meic y Marchog 11.50 Tomos a’i Ffrindiau 12.00noon Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 12.05 Garejis: Dan y Bonet 12.30 Heno 1.00 Cegin Bryn 1.30 Garddio a Mwy 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 3.05 Gareth Jones: Nofio Adre 4.00 Awr Fawr: Peppa 4.05 Caru Canu a Stori 4.15 Rapsgaliwn 4.30 Ty Mel 4.40 Fferm Fach 5.00 Stwnsh: Angelo am Byth 5.10 Rhyfeddodau Chwilengoch a Cath Ddu 5.30 Mabinogi-ogi a Mwy 5.55 Larfa 6.00 Y Sioe Fwyd 6.30 Darllediad Etholiadol 6.35 Rownd a Rownd 6.57 Newyddion S4C 7.00 Heno 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 8.00 Pobol y Cwm. Sioned goes full steam ahead in her plan to rent Deri Fawr. 8.25 NEW Ar Werth. The work of some of Wales’ most prominent estate agents. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 9.00 NEW Y Llinell Las. The work of the North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit. 9.30 Iaith ar Daith. The Rev Kate Bottley embarks on a linguistic road trip across Wales. 10.30 Dim Byd i’w Wisgo 11.00-11.35pm Cymoedd Roy Noble. From Merthyr Tydfil.
ITV4 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Saint 6.50 Robin of Sherwood 7.45 The Avengers 8.50 The Professionals 9.50 Minder 11.00 The Saint 12.05pm The Protectors 12.35 The Derby Through the Years 1.00 LIVE ITV Racing: From Newmarket. Day two of the Craven meeting. 4.00 Great Racehorses 4.20 River Monsters 4.55 Minder 6.00 Extreme Salvage Squad 6.55 BattleBots Rookie bot End Game vs BattleBots champ Bite Force. 8.00 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Double bill of the series. 9.00 FILM For Your Eyes Only (1981/PG) James Bond spy thriller, starring Roger Moore. ★★★ 11.40 FILM Crank (2006/18) Action thriller, starring Jason Statham. ★★★ 1.25 Minder 2.25 The Protectors 2.50-3.00am Unwind with ITV E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 28 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 7.00am Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 8.00 Buying and Selling 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Unboxed 12.30 The Real Housewives of New York City 1.25 Gemma Collins: Diva Forever 2.25 The Only Way Is Essex 3.10 Little Women: LA 4.05 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 5.00 The Real Housewives of Orange County 6.00 Making It Home with Kortney & Dave Josh and Rita need help. 7.00 Buying and Selling Advice. 8.00 Dinner Date Sara looks for love. 9.00 Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries Billie and Greg realise that they need to start making big decisions. 10.00 Dr 90210 A yoga instructor goes to Dr Killeen for a double mastectomy. 11.00 Bridezillas 11.55 The Only Way Is Essex 12.45am Unwind with ITV 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 9.00 Married at First Sight Australia 10.30 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Young Sheldon 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 3.00 The Neighborhood 4.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5.00 The Big Bang Theory: double bill 6.00 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom. 7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap. 7.30 Married at First Sight Australia The couples embark on their final dates. 9.00 Teen First Dates Jamie-Lee meets boxing enthusiast Matthew. 10.00 Celebrity Gogglebox 11.05 Gogglebox. TV critiques. 12.10am First Dates 1.15 Married at First Sight Australia 2.45 Teen First Dates 3.40 Below Deck: Mediterranean 4.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.20-6.00am Mike & Molly 5 STAR 8.55am Food Unwrapped 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 1.05pm Heir Hunters 2.10 Four in a Bed 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Car S.O.S. Restoring a valuable AC Aceca. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY The Strawbridges head to Saint-Malo. 7.55 The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes A mountain rescue volunteer helps conserve an ancient bridge. 9.00 Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad The Bakers enjoy a behind-thetrip around Durham Cathedral. 10.00 The Queen’s Coronation: Behind Palace Doors A look at the Queen Mother and Prince Philip. 11.05 24 Hours in A&E 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Panel show. 1.15 Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad 2.15 24 Hours in A&E 3.20-3.45am Food Unwrapped 5 USA 7.25am Yianni: Supercar Customiser 7.50 Eddie Eats America 8.20 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 11.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 12.00noon Bangers and Cash 1.00 Top Gear 2.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 3.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 4.00 Bangers and Cash 5.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 6.00 Outsiders The pairs share skills. 7.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Miles Jupp competes. 7.40 Would I Lie to You? Panel show. 8.20 QI With panellists Jan Ravens. 9.00 QI XL With guest Cariad Lloyd. 10.00 The Island Hosted by Tom Allen. 11.00 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12.00m’t Mock the Week 12.40 QI XL 1.40 Would I Lie to You? 2.15 The Island 3.05-4.00am As 7pm Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 7.00am Ever Decreasing Circles 7.40 Bergerac 8.40 The Bill 9.40 Classic Holby City 11.00 Casualty 12.00noon The Bill 1.00 Classic EastEnders 2.15 Bergerac 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Pie in the Sky 5.20 Ever Decreasing Circles 6.00 Butterflies Ria is angered. 6.40 Last of the Summer Wine Double bill. Tom rides Compo’s old bicycle; Billy is burdened. 8.00 The Last Detective Dangerous makes a horrifying discovery while searching the home of a murdered pornographic filmmaker, plunging him into the disturbing world of snuff movies. 9.35 New Tricks Double bill. The case of a murdered graffiti artist is reopened; the detectives reinvestigate the case of a murdered fashion designer. 11.35 Silent Witness 1.50am Kavanagh QC 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 82 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am Death Goes to School (1953/U) ★★ 7.15 Bernard Shaw’s Village 7.25 Press For Time (1966/U) ★★ 9.30 Enemy at the Door 10.30 Operation Amsterdam (1958/PG) ★★★ 12.40pm Colonel March Investigates 2.00 Secret Army 3.05 The Outlaw (1943/PG) Western, starring Jane Russell. ★★★★ 5.25 Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theatre 6.00 For the Love of Ada Sitcom. 6.30 Look at Life Documentary. 6.50 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre A police officer awaits a verdict. 8.00 Rumpole of the Bailey Drama. 9.05 The Criminal (1960/12) Prison drama, starring Stanley Baker. ★★★ 11.10 The Champions 12.10am Joseph Andrews (1976/15) ★★ 2.15 Beware My Lovely (1952/PG) ★★★ 3.50 All in a Night’s Work (1961/U) ★★ 5.40-6.00am At Home with Colour 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 32 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 33 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 27 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.05am Rich Kids Go Skint 8.55 Room to Improve 10.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 11.00 Filthy House SOS 12.00noon Traffic Cops 2.00 Police Interceptors 5.00 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 6.00 Home and Away Double bill. 7.00 You Are What You Eat 8.00 Babies 24/7: The Maternity Ward Midwife Jenna is away from the hospital on her community rounds. 9.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts Sister Benita is team leader. 10.00 NEW A&E After Dark A patient has a heart rate double the average. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red 12.00m’t Skin A&E 1.00 The Boy with No Brain: Extraordinary People 2.00 Bargain- Loving Brits in the Sun 3.00 Room to Improve 3.55 Entertainment News on 5 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 9.00am Murder, She Wrote 10.00 NCIS 12.55pm Entertainment News on 5 1.00 Law & Order 3.55 Entertainment News on 5 4.00 Law & Order 6.00 NCIS Triple bill. Vance discovers a key to a safety deposit box in his late wife’s effects; Ducky and Jimmy are abducted; Gibbs helps his barber. 9.00 Crossing Lines An Austrian rambler finds a bloodstained woman with an alphanumeric code on her back. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Sarah Walsh wakes up from a night of partying believing she has been raped and calls Benson. The search for Sarah’s attacker leads the police to a cyber mogul who preys on girls. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1.55am Private Eyes 3.35 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (2017/U) ★★★ 12.40pm The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008/PG) Adventure, starring Freddie Highmore. ★★★★ 2.30 Cutthroat Island (1995/PG) Swashbuckling adventure, starring Geena Davis. ★★ 4.55 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986/PG) Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. ★★★★ 7.15 Johnny English Strikes Again (2018/12) Spy comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson and Ben Miller. ★★★★★ 9.00 Charlie’s Angels (2000/15) Action adventure, with Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. ★★ 11.05 American Honey (2016/15) Drama, starring Sasha Lane. ★★★★ 2.20-4.00am Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000/15) Comedy, starring Seann William Scott and Ashton Kutcher. ★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Criminals: Caught on Camera 9.25 Traffic Cops 11.25 FILM The Shooting (1967/15) Western. 1.10 FILM Cast a Giant Shadow (1966/PG) Fact-based adventure, starring Kirk Douglas. ★★★ 4.00 Trucking Hell 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Traffic Cops A crash near a theme park results in a death. 7.00 Police Interceptors Double bill. A drug dealer is pulled over; Ortis and Rick join police using new technology. 9.00 Professionals Peter and Grace announce a launch day for the satellite. 10.00 FILM The Football Factory (2004/18) ★★★ 11.55 Fights, Camera, Action! 1.50am Everest: Conquering the Death Zone 2.50 Doomsday: Caught on Camera 3.45 Seconds from Death: Caught on Camera 4.30-5.00am Criminals: Caught on Camera 6.00am Private Lives 8.00 WW2 – Frontlines 9.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 10.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00noon Architecture The Railways Built 1.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 WW2 – Frontlines 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys The European rail network. 8.00 World’s Most Dangerous Roads A drive through Nepal. 9.00 Bangers and Cash Double bill. An impressive collection of five iconic cars arrives at Thornton le Dale; Derek heads out to pick up a Saab 96L. 11.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00m’t Great Continental Railway Journeys 1.00 Private Lives 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Stargate SG-1 8.00 Arrow 9.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 10.00 The Flash 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles: double bill 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0 2.00 S.W.A.T. 3.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 4.00 Arrow 5.00 The Flash. Adventure. 6.00 Stargate SG-1 Double bill. O’Neill contracts a deadly virus; a sleepy seaside town hides a sinister secret. 8.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Gideon becomes overwhelmed. 9.00 SEAL Team Bravo Team takes on multiple high-stakes missions. 10.00 A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp compete at the Irish National Ploughing Championships. 11.00 Harlan Coben’s The Five: double bill 1.00am S.W.A.T. 2.00 Sun, Sea and A&E 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T. 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 9.00am Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering: Dustin Hoffman 11.00 Music Icons 11.30 Video Killed the Radio Star 12.00noon Sky Arts Book Club 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 Wordsworth & Coleridge Road Trip 3.00 Landscape Artist of the Year Canada 4.00 Tales of the Unexpected 5.00 Discovering: Julia Roberts 6.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2013 7.00 Portrait Artist of the Year: The Exhibition At Compton Verney. 8.00 Anyone Can Sing A public show. 9.00 Chasing Trane: The Story of John Coltrane Documentary. 11.00 The Directors 12.00m’t Richard Pryor by Romesh Ranganathan 1.00 Johnny Cash: A Legend in Concert 1.45 Why Me? 2.00 Comedy Legends 3.00 Urban Myths: double bill 4.00-5.00am The South Bank Show GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 8.00am Everybody Hates Chris 9.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10.00 Will & Grace 11.30 The Office (US) 12.00noon The Mindy Project 1.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm 3.00 Modern Family 4.00 Will & Grace 5.00 The Office (US) 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.30 Will & Grace Triple bill. 8.00 Parks and Recreation Double bill. Leslie’s mother receives a honour; an event at the zoo causes issues. 9.00 Yonderland Double bill. 10.00 Bloods Jo hopes for a New Year’s Eve kiss from Lawrence. 10.30 Tig Notaro: Drawn 11.30 Sex and the City 12.35am Curb Your Enthusiasm 2.30 Bored to Death 3.30 Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail 4.00-5.00am Everybody Hates Chris Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 7.30am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8.30 2point4 Children 9.10 Hi-de-Hi! 9.50 Only Fools and Horses 10.30 Last of the Summer Wine 11.50 Keeping Up Appearances 12.30pm Dad’s Army 1.10 Hi-de-Hi! 1.50 2point4 Children 2.30 Desmond’s 3.05 Keeping Up Appearances 3.45 Dad’s Army 4.25 Last of the Summer Wine 5.45 Only Fools and Horses 6.25 Desmond’s Barber shop comedy. 7.00 Hi-de-Hi! Holiday camp comedy. 7.40 Keeping Up Appearances 8.20 Dad’s Army Mainwaring and Wilson are trapped in the bank vault. 9.00 The Office Double bill. 10.20 The Royle Family Comedy. 11.00 Live at the Apollo 12.00m’t Peep Show 1.00 David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 2.00 The Office 3.20 Peep Show 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00 Border Patrol 9.00 Send in the Dogs 10.00 911 Crisis Centre 11.00 Law & Order 12.00noon Bull 1.00 Blue Bloods 3.00 Air Ambulance ER 4.00 Paramedics: Australia 5.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 911 Crisis Centre Double bill. Behind the scenes of an Ohio emergency dispatch centre. 8.00 Blue Bloods Erin disagrees with a psychiatric consultant. 9.00 Bull Jason represents a child recovery agent charged with fraud. 10.00 Criminal Minds The team pursues a kidnapper who is driven to kill by traumatic childhood memories. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 12.00m’t The Rookie 2.00 Transplant 3.00 Bull 4.00 Road Wars 5.00-6.00am Brit Cops: Law & Disorder 8.00am Car S.O.S. 10.00 Ice Road Rescue 12.00noon Wicked Tuna: North v South 1.00 Wicked Tuna 2.00 Drain the Oceans 4.00 Car S.O.S. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation Double bill. A US military jet that crashed in Croatia in 1996; examining the 1985 Manchester runway disaster. 8.00 Colossal Machines A dragline excavator that walks between job sites. 9.00 Air Crash Investigation Examining British Airways Flight 38’s crash-landing at Heathrow in 2008. 10.00 Car S.O.S. Tim and Fuzz are off to Kent to rescue a 1973 Dennis Fire Engine belonging to firefighter James. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation 12.00m’t Science of Stupid: double bill 1.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller 2.00 Drugs Inc 3.00 Nazi Megastructures 4.00-5.00am Lost Treasures of Egypt 6.00am Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets 7.55 Big Love 10.05 The Sopranos 12.15pm Game of Thrones 1.45 Six Feet Under: double bill 4.05 Ray Donovan 5.15 The Sopranos 6.20 The Sopranos Carmela’s trip to Paris gives her a new outlook on life. 7.30 Game of Thrones Daenerys declares her intentions for Westeros. 9.00 Raised by Wolves As the Trust tasks the collective with hunting down the serpent, Mother considers her feelings for her natural-born child. 10.00 Yellowjackets The Yellowjackets throw a party. Meanwhile, a paranoid Shauna struggles to keep her cool. 11.10 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty 12.15am Six Feet Under: double bill 2.25 Big Love 3.30 In Treatment 4.00-6.00am Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Fresh Off the Boat 9.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 Younger 1.00pm Friends 6.00 Friends Six episodes. The pals recall previous Thanksgivings; Ross falls out with his co-workers; Ross turns to Joey for employment advice; the pals make New Year’s resolutions; Chandler’s behaviour annoys Monica; Phoebe meets her biological father. 9.00 NEW Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction New series. Comedy science panel show, with guests Henning Wehn and London Hughes joining teams captains Victoria Coren Mitchell and Johnny Vegas. 10.00 When Classic Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong TV clangers. 1.00am The Ricky Gervais Show 2.00 Impractical Jokers 3.15 The Daily Show 3.50-5.00am Friends: triple bill Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 7.00 Treehouse Masters 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 10.00 Combat Dealers 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 12.00noon Mighty Truckers 1.00 Deadliest Catch 4.00 Building Off the Grid 5.00 Wheeler Dealers 6.00 Misfit Garage Part one of two. Thomas works on two classic cars. 7.00 Outback Truckers Mike and Michael push their trucks to their limits. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides A client returns with a classic 1965 Mustang Fastback. 9.00 NEW Deadliest Catch Cameras follow a crew of Alaskan crab fisherman in the Bering Sea catching crustaceans. 11.00 Deadliest Catch: Bloodline. Spin-off series. 12.00m’t Deadliest Catch 2.00 Deadliest Catch: Bloodline 3.00 Deadliest Catch 5.00-6.00am Deadliest Catch: Bloodline WEdnesDAY 13 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Greatest Events of World War II 7.00 Mysteries at the Castle 8.00 Ultimate Warfare 9.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 10.00 Mysteries at the Museum 11.00 Mysteries at the Castle 12.00noon Combat Dealers 1.00 Expedition Unknown 2.00 World War II: Witness to War 3.00 Blowing Up History 4.00 Mysteries at the Museum 5.00 Ultimate Warfare 6.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 7.00 Expedition Unknown 8.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 9.00 Legendary Locations 10.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 11.00 Aircraft Stories 12.00m’t Combat Dealers 1.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 2.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 3.00 Aircraft Stories 4.00 Blowing Up History 5.00-6.00am Mysteries at the Museum Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Unforgettable 10.00 Major Crimes 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles 12.00noon Death in Paradise 1.00 Father Brown 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 Unforgettable 5.00 Major Crimes 6.00 Death in Paradise 7.00 Rizzoli & Isles 8.00 Hudson & Rex 9.00 The Coroner 10.00 Smother 11.10 Deception 12.10am Unforgettable 1.10 Whiskey Cavalier 2.15 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 10.00 Dodo Heroes 11.00 How Do Animals Do That? 12.00noon Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild 1.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00 Dodo Heroes 6.00 From Wags to Riches 7.00 Little Giants 8.00 FILM The Story of Plastic (2019/PG) ★★★ 10.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 11.00 Extinct or Alive 12.00m’t Mountain Monsters 1.00 Little Giants 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 6.35 TCM Shorts: Michael Caine Off Set 7.05 Easter Parade (1948/U) Romantic musical, with Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. ★★★★★ 9.15 Return to Warbow (1958/PG) ★★★ 10.45 Streets of Ghost Town (1950/U) ★★★ 11.55 Riding Shotgun (1954/U) ★★ 1.30pm Stage to Tucson (1950/U) ★★★ 3.10 Across the Wide Missouri (1951/PG) ★★ 4.50 High Society (1956/U) Musical romantic comedy, with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. ★★★★ 7.00 Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1980/PG) Western, starring Burt Lancaster. ★★★ 9.00 Lethal Weapon (1987/15) Action thriller, with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. ★★★★ 11.20 The Andromeda Strain (1971/PG) Sci-fi thriller, with Arthur Hill. ★★★ 2.00am When the Redskins Rode (1951/U) Western, with Jon Hall. ★★★ 3.30 Close Up 5.00- 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Morning Live 10.00 Scam Interceptors 10.45 Close Calls: On Camera 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt (R) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News 1.45 Doctors Rob has to deal with an apparent robbery. 2.15 Father Brown An old foe tells the priest she has arranged the death of her former lover. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country A buyer from Gloucestershire wants a new home in Suffolk. (R) 3.45 The Repair Shop The team restores a pocket camera. (R) 4.30 Bridge of Lies (24/25) Quiz show, hosted by Ross Kemp. 5.15 Pointless Low-scoring quiz. 6.00 BBC News; Regional News 6.30am Bridge of Lies (R) 7.15 Escape to the Country (R) 8.00 Gardeners’ World (R) 9.00 BBC News 10.00 BBC News 1.00pm Ready Steady Cook (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show. (R) 2.15 Best Bakes Ever (R) 3.00 The Customer Is Always Right The products under test include a baby’s bib and tray set. (R) 3.45 The Wonder of Animals (R) 4.15 Big Cats About the House Maya the jaguar begins to explore the house. (R) 5.15 Flog It! From Basingstoke. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Sarah Kendall, Jay McGuiness, Linda Robson and Bobby Seagull test their skills. 6.30 Lightning Quick-fire quiz. 6.00am Good Morning Britain News, current affairs and features. 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment news. 10.00 This Morning Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. 12.30pm Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and his team of experts assess items. (R) 3.00 Lingo Quiz, with Adil Ray. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point Coin-drop quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. 5.00 The Chase Katherine, Ore, Sinclair and Cameron try to take down today’s Chaser. 6.00 Regional News; Weather 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather 6.10am Countdown (R) 6.50 Cheers (R) 7.50 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 8.45 Frasier (R) 10.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.10 Undercover Boss USA. Documentary. (R) 12.10pm Couples Come Dine with Me (R) 1.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown With Giles Coren. 3.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 4.00 A New Life in the Sun (R) 5.00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Julie and Briton Vinny search for a home on the Costa Blanca. 6.00 The Simpsons Homer befriends a group of celebrities. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Warren makes a shocking decision about the future of his family. (R) 7.00 The One Show Alex Jones hosts the live magazine show. 7.30 EastEnders Dotty tries to help Vinny get his staff back to work. Sharon suggests that Phil should reconsider DCI Keeble’s offer and Jean visits the doctor. 8.00 MasterChef The remaining contenders are tasked with inventing a dish on the spot for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace employing a market full of ingredients, such as chicken thighs, rack of venison and whole John Dory fish. 9.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars The acerbic chef sends the contenders to the Lake District. Not only will the teams have to hit Gordon’s surprise brief, they also need to overcome their fears, as they face a terrifying challenge 1,000ft in the air. 7.00 Doctors Al and Maeve pursue the drug issue, while Scarlett’s day goes downhill. (R) 7.30 The Bidding Room Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public, including a piece of Japanese design, a jade mirror and a transforming bookcase. (R) 8.00 Secrets of the Museum (3/6) At the V&A, curators must display the museum’s biggest ever object, a bionic hand arrives, and secrets of artist Eric Ravilious’s work for Wedgwood are uncovered. 9.00 Art That Made Us (2/8) The creative renewal in literature, music and art in the aftermath of the Black Death, with survivors finding their voice, questioning authority and challenging status and class. 7.30 Emmerdale There is tension in court, Al and Belle agree to a partnership, and Marlon makes some progress. 8.30 Fighting Fat: A Cure for Obesity? – Tonight It is a stark reality that Brits are amongst the fattest in Western Europe. But could a glimmer of hope be on the horizon? A ‘game-changing’ new weight-loss drug is set to be made available on the NHS later this year. Deborah Cohen explores the new tools in Britain’s battle with obesity. 9.00 Worlds Collide: The Manchester Bombing Part two of two. Cameras chart the final minutes in the run-up to the 2017 detonation at Manchester Arena and in the aftermath, the emergency services’ response. 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Luxury Homes & Gardens for Less How to enjoy a home and garden a luxury makeover as prices soar. Sophie Morgan and Michelle Ackerley speak to industry insiders who reveal where to find identical plants for a fraction of the normal price, and how to buy premium paint and tiles for much less. Plus, the truth about premium catalogues and candles. 9.00 Taskmaster (1/10) The award-winning celebrity challenge returns, with Greg Davies as the Taskmaster and Alex Horne as his sidekick, setting all manner of perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for five contestants – Ardal O’Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News 10.35 Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack present as a group of celebrities take on a series of sub-zero challenges, under the guidance of Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof. (R) 11.35 Celebrity Mastermind Sian Williams, Sophie Duker, Sonny Jay and Kellie Shirley take to the black chair in the quiz to win money for charity. (R) 12.05am The Wall Versus Celebrities. Danny Dyer is joined by presenter Katie Piper and her friend, racing driver Nicolas Hamilton, as they go up against the biggest opponent on TV. (R) 12.55 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.00-6.00am BBC News. Headlines 10.00 Mock the Week Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on the last seven days in the company of Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Robin Morgan and Ahir Shah. From May 2021. (R) 10.30 Newsnight With Kirsty Wark. 11.15 FILM All Is True (2018/12) After London’s Globe Theatre burns to the ground in 1613, playwright William Shakespeare stops writing and returns to his home town of Stratfordupon-Avon. Drama, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, with Judi Dench and Ian McKellen. ★★★★ 12.55am Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr (R) 1.55 Hospital (R) 2.55-6.30am This Is BBC Two 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 DNA Journey Actors Dame Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska, who met on the set of Coronation Street, embark on a journey to uncover their family history. Maureen is blown away by her unknown connection to Rula’s homeland, and this unlikely duo find their surprising friendship is not so surprising after all. (R) 11.55 All Elite Wrestling: Rampage Wrestling action. 12.45am Home Shopping 3.00 Fighting Fat: A Cure for Obesity? – Tonight (R) 3.25 Wonders of the Border (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Tipping Point. Quiz. (R) 10.00 Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2022 Jimmy Carr is joined by a panel of celebrity guests including Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade, Rosie Jones, Roisin Conaty, Mawaan Rizwan and Joanne McNally. (R) 12.00m’t Naked Attraction’s Best Naughty Bits A romp through the Naked Attraction archive. Clips include 75-year-old bisexual Ian from series eight and Shaida from series seven, who was looking for the father of her future children. (R) 1.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 1.50 Come Dine with Me (R) 2.45 Wife Swap USA (R) 3.30 Undercover Boss Canada (R) 4.25 Location, Location, Location (R) 5.20-6.15am Moneybags. Quiz, hosted by Craig Charles. (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. Discussion. 12.15pm Litter Louts: At War with the Law (R) 1.10 5 News at Lunchtime 1.15 Home and Away Alf, Roo and Theo look for Ryder. 1.45 Neighbours See 6.00pm. 2.15 To Die For (2020, PG) Premiere. A gold-digging waitress arranges the murder of her millionaire partner. Thriller, with Julie Benz. ★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Cameras focus on 82-year-old valley girl Val. (R) 5.00 5 News at 5 Headlines. 6.00 Neighbours Paul discovers Montana’s secret. (R) 6.30 Eggheads Highway Links take on the regulars in the quiz. 7.00 Inside Hotel Chocolat At Easter The company prepares for Easter, with distribution centre manager Dave under pressure to get online orders and deliveries out of the door on time. (R); 5 News Update 8.00 Cornwall: A Year by the Sea (4/4) In a bid to entice guests to Cornwall in winter, Veryan and Richard make sure the Headland is as festive as possible, deploying an army of volunteers to decorate. 9.00 Compulsion (3/4) Jenny is confronted by a heartbroken Chris, who has discovered another secret she has been hiding. Finding sanctuary at Sasha’s, Jenny feels her resolve weakening as the lure of the poker tables, and a shiny new bank card, becomes almost too hard to resist. 10.00 The Secret Life of Gypsies Revealing the world of Gypsy and Traveller communities, delving into their traditions and codes to understand how this community thrives. (R) 11.05 Inside the Force: 24/7 Euro 2020 results in a huge increase in incidents. (R) 12.05am 999: Criminals Caught on Camera. The use of CCTV in the war against knife crime, including Exeter police solving a murder case. (R) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 3.10 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (R) 3.55 OMG! Boy Beauty Addicts (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS. With Simon Cowell. (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Dress to Impress 7.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 8.25 Love Bites 9.20 Hart of Dixie 10.15 One Tree Hill 11.10 The OC 12.05pm Love Bites 1.05 Dress to Impress 2.05 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3.00 Hart of Dixie 4.00 One Tree Hill 5.00 The OC 6.00 Catchphrase Celebrity Special 7.00 Superstore Double bill. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers Double bill. 9.00 Family Guy Double bill. Stewie invents a shrinking machine; Lois receives a surprising birthday present. 10.00 Celebrity Juice: Easter Special With Howard Donald, Joe Swash, Ashley Roberts and AJ Odudu. 10.50 Family Guy Double bill. 11.45 American Dad! 12.40am Bob’s Burgers 1.40 Superstore 2.30 Deep Heat 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm Laugh Lessons A distinctly average girl has an identity crisis. 7.05 MasterChef Australia Chef Adam D’Sylva drops in. 7.55 The Catch Up The day’s news. 8.00 Eating with My Ex Double bill. Courtney needs to find out from Ellie how many other girls there were; Harrison wants to apologise to Emily. 9.00 NEW Brickies Documentary following young bricklayers. 9.30 Hot Property Viral magician Dan Rhodes goes on his first-ever date. 10.00 Love in the Flesh The three strongest couples remain in the finale. 10.35 MOTDx Football discussion. 11.05 Folamour at Hackney Church 12.05am Love in the Flesh 12.40 Gavin & Stacey 1.10 Brickies 1.40 Hot Property 2.10 The Drop 3.10 Eating with My Ex 3.40-3.55am Zen Motoring ITV3 Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars 9pm, BBC One “Expect the unexpected!” scary Gordon warns his remaining contenders as he prepares to send them to the Lake District for another huge challenge. “Hey, we knew you were going to say that!” we’d find it hard not to shout by way of a witty response. We’ve a sneaking suspicion the coach might be leaving without us… F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 That’s My Boy 9.10 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.30 Heartbeat 1.50pm Classic Emmerdale 2.50 Classic Coronation Street 3.50 Midsomer Murders 5.50 Heartbeat 6.55 Heartbeat Buried resentments are stirred by a new face. 8.00 Vera DCI Vera Stanhope sets out to solve the murder of a teenage girl 11 years earlier, exposing the secrets and lies of a close-knit community. Hugo Speer guest stars. 10.00 Law & Order: UK A police lab technician is stabbed to death in her home and Casey begins a relationship with a woman who survives a near-identical attack. 11.05 Scott & Bailey 12.05am Innocent 1.05 Deep Water 2.05 Unwind 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 107 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm River Walks The River Dart. 7.30 The Yorkshire Dales Paul Rose explores Wharfedale. Last in series. 8.00 FILM The Remains of the Day (1993/U) A butler represses his deep affection for a housekeeper, who feels the same for him, to dedicate himself to his master. Period drama, starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and James Fox. ★★★★★ 10.10 Imagine: Kazuo Ishiguro – Remembering and Forgetting A profile of award-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro, who discusses how his early life in Nagasaki and growing up in the home counties shaped his viewpoint. 11.25 The Sky at Night 11.55 Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time 12.55am River Walks 1.25 The Yorkshire Dales 1.55-3.25am 8 Days: To the Moon and Back thursDAY 14 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 7.00pm Iain Robertson Rambles. Part two of two. The actor treks the last 52 miles of the West Highland Way. 7.30 Scotland’s Best Dog. Three more pups compete, including Bernese Mountain Dog Brannigan. 8.00 Beechgrove. Calum Clunie is designing and building a modest garden which is big on ideas. 8.30 Landward. A special programme about Galloway. 9.00 The Nine 10.00 Raiders of the Lost Archive. Comedians explore the Scottish weather. 10.30 Legit 11.00 Des Doesn’t Do – Dogs 11.30pm-12.00m’t Mirror Mirror BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 6.30pm Reporting Scotland 6.55 Party Election Broadcast. By the Scottish Labour Party. 7.00- 7.30pm River City. Alex learns the devastating truth of Karen’s deception. BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 6.30pm BBC Wales Today; Weather 6.55-7.00pm Party Political Broadcast. By Plaid Cymru. STV As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm STV News; Weather 6.00 STV News at Six; Weather 6.25-6.30 Party Election Broadcast. By the Scottish Labour Party. 8.30-9.00 Scotland Tonight. Current affairs show. 10.30 STV News 10.45 Fighting Fat: A Cure for Obesity? – Tonight 11.10 DNA Journey 12.20-3.00am Home Shopping 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather 6.25-6.30 Party Election Broadcast. By Plaid Cymru. 10.30- 10.45pm ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.00noon Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 12.05 Bwyd Bach Shumana a Catrin 12.30 Heno 1.00 Sain Ffagan 1.30 Welsh Whisperer – Ni’n Teithio Nawr 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 2.05 Prynhawn Da 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 3.05 Am Dro! 4.00 Awr Fawr: Y Crads Bach 4.05 Patrol Pawennau 4.20 Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd 4.30 Pablo 4.45 Deian a Loli 5.00 Stwnsh: Y Dyfnfor 5.20 Dewi a’r Ditectifs Gwyllt 5.30 Potsh 5.50 Dathlu! 6.00 Celwydd Noeth 6.30 Darllediad Etholiadol gan Plaid Cymru 6.35 Efaciwis 6.57 Newyddion S4C 7.00 Heno 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 8.00 Pobol y Cwm. Rhys decides to go behind Lois’ back as he meets Gwen for the first time. 8.25 Rownd a Rownd. It’s a big day in Glanrafon as a new baby arrives. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 9.00 Pawb a’i Farn. Topical issues discussion. 10.00 Ffit Cymru. Gafyn, Twm, Wendy, Ruth and Bethan face their first challenge. 11.00-11.35pm Stiwdio Gefn. Featuring Swansea rockers yr Angen.
ITV4 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Protectors 6.25 The Saint 7.15 Robin of Sherwood 8.15 The Avengers 9.20 The Professionals 10.25 Minder 11.30 The Saint 12.35pm Extreme Salvage Squad 1.35 Robin of Sherwood 2.45 The Avengers 3.45 The Professionals 4.55 Minder 6.00 Extreme Salvage Squad Removing a 10-metre steel-hulled yacht from Cockburn Beach. 7.00 BattleBots BattleBots royalty Bronco and Lock-Jaw fight to the death. 8.00 FILM The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008/12) Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Brendan Fraser and Maria Bello. ★★ 10.05 FILM Death Wish 3 (1985/18) Thriller sequel, starring Charles Bronson. ★★ 12.00m’t Against the Odds 1.00 The Professionals 1.55 Minder 2.50-3.00am Unwind with ITV E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 28 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 9.00 Married at First Sight Australia 10.30 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Young Sheldon 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. Sitcom. 3.00 The Neighborhood 4.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5.00 The Big Bang Theory. Sitcom. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom. 7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap. 7.30 Teen First Dates Political prodigy Connor heads into the restaurant. 8.30 Married at First Sight Australia 10.00 NEW One Night Stand In this episode, Summer brings back Biggs. 11.05 Gogglebox 12.05am First Dates 1.10 Rick and Morty 1.45 Robot Chicken 2.10 Married at First Sight Australia 3.30 One Night Stand 4.25 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.15-6.00am Mike & Molly 5 STAR 7.00am Gemma Collins: Diva Forever 8.00 Buying and Selling 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon Unboxed 12.30 The Real Housewives of New York City 1.25 Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 2.25 The Only Way Is Essex 3.10 Little Women: LA 4.05 The Real Housewives of New Jersey 5.00 The Real Housewives of Orange County 6.00 Making It Home with Kortney & Dave A couple transform their home. 7.00 Buying and Selling A couple looking for a large home. 8.00 Dinner Date David from London. 9.00 FILM Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004/15) Romantic comedy sequel, starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth. ★★★ 11.15 Vanderpump Rules. Reality series. 12.05am Million Dollar Matchmaker 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping 8.55am Food Unwrapped 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 1.05pm Heir Hunters 2.10 Four in a Bed 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Car S.O.S. A car belonging to a doctor. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY DIY fanatic Fiona contends with sub-zero temperature in the chateau. 7.55 999: On the Front Line Paramedics treat a man who wraps his pick-up truck around a tree. 9.00 The Dog House Efforts are made to find a home for a Patterdale terrier. 10.00 24 Hours in A&E Three-year-old Louie is airlifted after being run over by a car while playing outside. 11.05 999: On the Front Line. An elderly man falls over. 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1.10 The Dog House 2.15 24 Hours in A&E 3.20-3.45am Food Unwrapped 5 USA 7.25am Yianni: Supercar Customiser 7.50 Eddie Eats America 8.20 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing 9.00 Storage Hunters UK 10.00 Top Gear 11.00 Expedition with Steve Backshall 12.00noon Bangers and Cash 1.00 Top Gear 3.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 4.00 Bangers and Cash 5.00 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 6.00 Outsiders A camouflage task. 7.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Dan Walker competes. 7.40 Would I Lie to You? Panel show. 8.20 QI With guest Barry Humphries. 9.00 QI XL With Sarah Millican. 10.00 Meet the Richardsons 10.40 Mock the Week Double bill. 12.40am QI XL 1.40 Would I Lie to You? 2.30 Live at the Apollo 3.15 As 7pm 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 7.00am Ever Decreasing Circles 7.45 Bergerac 8.40 The Bill 9.40 Classic Holby City 11.00 Casualty 12.00noon The Bill 1.00 Classic EastEnders 2.20 Bergerac 3.20 Lovejoy 4.20 Pie in the Sky 5.20 Ever Decreasing Circles 6.00 Butterflies Ben worries he is going to have a heart attack. 6.40 Last of the Summer Wine Double bill. The trio help a brokenhearted man; a hang-glider crashes. 8.00 Jonathan Creek widow is alarmed to discover her nightmares predict murders in vivid detail. 9.10 New Tricks Double bill. New evidence sheds light on the death of a criminal; a former Irish dissident sheds light on a 1983 abduction. Sian Phillips and Annette Crosbie guest star. 11.50 Silent Witness 2.15am Dalziel & Pascoe 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 82 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am Date with Disaster (1957/U) ★★★ 7.40 Strictly for the Birds (1964/PG) ★★ 8.55 A Boy, a Girl and a Bike (1949/PG) ★★ 10.45 R.A.F 11.40 Rebecca (1940/PG) ★★★★★ 2.15pm The Rocking Horse Winner (1949/U) ★★ 4.05 The Night Has Eyes (1942/PG) Thriller. ★★★ 5.40 Heavens Above! (1963/PG) Satirical comedy. ★★★ 8.00 Justice A surgeon is charged of assaulting his wife, and claims she is psychologically disturbed. 9.00 The Informers (1963/12) Police thriller, starring Nigel Patrick. ★★★ 11.05 How I Won the War (1967/12) Second World War comedy, starring Michael Crawford. ★★★ 1.20am Brokedown Palace (1999/12) ★★ 3.20 Strange Holiday (1945/PG) ★★★ 4.35 Glimpses: British Trade & Industry 1949 5.00-6.00am Burke’s Law 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 32 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 33 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 27 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.00am Entertainment News on 5 8.05 Rich Kids Go Skint 8.55 Room to Improve 10.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 11.00 Filthy House SOS 12.00noon Traffic Cops 2.00 Police Interceptors 3.00 Police Interceptors: Deadly Pursuits 4.00 Police Interceptors 5.00 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 6.00 Home and Away Double bill. 7.00 Filthy House SOS In Sussex. 8.00 Hotel Benidorm: Sun, Sea & Sangria Staff prepare for Halloween. 9.00 FILM The Terminator (1984/15) Sci-fi action thriller, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. ★★★★★ 11.10 FILM Ghost Rider (2007/12) ★★★ 1.25 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders 2.25 Flights from Hell 3.20 Room to Improve 3.50- 4.00am Entertainment News on 5 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 NCIS 10.55 Entertainment News on 5 11.00 NCIS. Crime drama. 12.00noon Law & Order: triple bill 2.55 Entertainment News on 5 3.00 Law & Order: triple bill 6.00 NCIS Triple bill. The team looks into the death of a US Marine in Afghanistan; the team investigates the death of a Navy doctor; a Navy reservist returns to find her husband missing. 9.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Double bill. Rollins revisits an old case; a student accuses the star of a singing competition of molesting her. Rollins thinks the man’s case should be handled delicately to avoid damaging his career, but Benson disagrees 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1.55am Private Eyes 3.35 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000/U) ★★★ 12.35pm Flushed Away (2006/U) Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman. ★★★ 2.15 Stuart Little 2 (2002/U) ★★★ 3.50 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014/PG) Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller. ★★★ 5.40 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013/12) Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Martin Freeman. ★★★★ 9.00 Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003/12) The trio hunt down villains who have stolen secret information. Adventure, with Drew Barrymore. ★★ 11.10 Shadow (2018/15) Premiere. Drama, starring Chao Deng and Hu Jun. In Mandarin with English subtitles. ★★★ 1.25-3.40am Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017/15) Biopic, starring Luke Evans. ★★★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Traffic Cops: Under Attack 10.00 Traffic Cops 11.00 Trucking Hell 12.00noon FILM Vera Cruz (1954/PG) Western. ★★★★ 4.00 Trucking Hell 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Traffic Cops A dangerous pursuit. 7.00 Police Interceptors Two known offenders end up in trouble again. 8.00 Traffic Cops: On the Edge An edition focusing on young drivers. 9.00 Trucking Hell Double bill. An artic lorry stacked full of bed frames has careered off a Lincolnshire A-road. Last in series; Adam is tested to the max. 11.00 WWE: Raw Highlights 12.00m’t WWE: NXT UK 1.00 Criminals: Caught on Camera 2.00 999: Criminals: Caught on Camera 3.00 Idiot TV 3.50 Seconds from Death: Caught on Camera 4.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Private Lives 8.00 WW2 – Frontlines 9.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 10.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00noon Architecture The Railways Built 1.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 WW2 – Frontlines 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Antiques Roadshow In Dudley. 7.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys From Hungary to Austria. 8.00 Bangers and Cash Derek’s picking up a 1970 Aston Martin DBS. 9.00 Scouting for Toys The auctioneers value a set of toy theatres. 10.00 Bangers and Cash A Jowett Javelin finds an unexpected home. 11.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00m’t Great Continental Railway Journeys 1.00 Private Lives 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Stargate SG-1 8.00 Arrow 9.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 10.00 The Flash 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles: double bill 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0 2.00 S.W.A.T. 3.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 4.00 Road Wars 5.00 The Flash 6.00 Stargate SG-1 Double bill. 8.00 An Idiot Abroad Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. 9.00 A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover Freddie and Jamie play in a celebrity football match. 10.00 Resident Alien Everyone gathers for a surprise party in celebration of Harry. Last in series. 11.00 Peacemaker. Action comedy. 12.00m’t The Flash 1.00 Rob & Romesh vs Cricket: The Test 2.00 S.W.A.T. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T. 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 6.00am La Dolce Vita: The Music of Italian Cinema 7.45 Hollywood: Singing and Dancing 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering 11.00 Music Icons 11.30 Video Killed the Radio Star 12.00noon National Treasures: The Art of Collecting 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 From the Vaults 3.00 Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs 4.00 Tales of the Unexpected 5.00 Discovering 6.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2013 7.00 Anyone Can Sing Contest. 8.00 The Directors Barry Levinson. 9.00 FILM The Magnet (1950/U) Comedy, with Stephen Murray. ★★★★ 10.30 The Movies Documentary. 11.30 Nick Mason: Saucerful of Secrets 1.45am Fields 2.00 SparkPlug 3.30 Life & Rhymes 4.30 The Chewing Gum Man 5.00-6.00am My Greatest Shot GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 6.00am Nothing to Declare 8.00 Border Patrol 9.00 Send in the Dogs 10.00 911 Crisis Centre 11.00 Law & Order 12.00noon Bull 1.00 Blue Bloods 3.00 Air Ambulance ER 4.00 Paramedics: Australia 5.00 Nothing to Declare 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. Customs officers at work in Australia. 7.00 911 Crisis Centre Double bill. Life at an Ohio emergency dispatch centre. 8.00 Blue Bloods Danny and Baez investigate a woman’s strange death. 9.00 The Rookie A teenage thief gets hold of a police helicopter. 10.00 Transplant Rania’s arrival evokes unwelcome memories for Bash. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A baby goes missing. 12.00m’t Chicago Med 1.00 Chicago Fire 2.00 Chicago PD 3.00 Bull 4.00 Road Wars 5.00-6.00am Brit Cops: Law & Disorder Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 8.00am Everybody Hates Chris 9.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10.00 Will & Grace 11.30 The Office (US) 12.30pm The Mindy Project 1.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm 3.00 Modern Family 4.00 Will & Grace 5.00 The Office (US) 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.30 Will & Grace Triple bill. 8.00 Parks and Recreation Double bill. Leslie discovers a suspicious plant; Leslie judges a beauty pageant. 9.00 Sex and the City Double bill. 10.00 Girls Double bill. Jessa returns; Adam makes Hannah a ‘hate-album’. 11.00 Wellington Paranormal 11.30 Curb Your Enthusiasm 1.30am Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail 2.00 Miracle Workers 2.30 Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail 4.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 7.30am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8.30 2point4 Children 9.10 Hi-de-Hi! 9.50 Only Fools and Horses 10.30 Last of the Summer Wine 11.50 Keeping Up Appearances 12.30pm Dad’s Army 1.10 Hi-de-Hi! 1.50 2point4 Children 2.30 Desmond’s 3.05 Keeping Up Appearances 3.45 Dad’s Army 4.25 Last of the Summer Wine 5.40 Only Fools and Horses 6.20 Desmond’s Barber shop comedy. 7.00 Hi-de-Hi! Holiday camp comedy. 7.40 Keeping Up Appearances 8.20 Dad’s Army Mainwaring learns he is not a commissioned officer. 9.00 The Office Comedy double bill. 10.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys Comedy. 11.00 Upstart Crow 11.35 Peep Show 12.40am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1.40 The Office 3.00 Peep Show 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 8.00am Car S.O.S. 10.00 Ice Road Rescue 12.00noon Wicked Tuna: North v South 1.00 Wicked Tuna 2.00 Drain the Oceans 4.00 Car S.O.S. 5.00 Air Crash Investigation 6.00 Air Crash Investigation An insight into what caused a Flash Airlines flight to plummet into the Red Sea. 7.00 Car S.O.S. Double bill. Tim and Fuzz rescue a 1992 VW Corrado; Tim and Fuzz take on a Toyota Supra Mk4. 9.00 NEW Primal Survivor: Escape The Amazon Hazen Audel tackles the Amazon rainforest in the challenge. 10.00 Lawless Island Squibb attempts to build an incinerator. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation 12.00m’t Science of Stupid 1.00 Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller 2.00 Drugs Inc 3.00 Nazi Megastructures 4.00-5.00am Lost Treasures of Egypt. Documentary. 6.00am Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets 7.55 Big Love 10.05 The Sopranos 12.15pm Game of Thrones 1.45 Six Feet Under 4.00 Ray Donovan 5.10 In Treatment 5.40 The Sopranos 6.50 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch Chronicling the creation of the Game of Thrones’ final season, its most ambitious and complicated series. 9.00 Julia Double bill. Drama inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, The French Chef. Starring Sarah Lancaster and David Hyde Pierce; facing mounting pressure from station executives, Julia struggles to figure out how to present a complicated recipe. Later, on-set flubs threaten the future of the show. 11.10 Raised by Wolves 12.10am Banshee 3.30am In Treatment 4.00- 6.00am Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Fresh Off the Boat 9.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 Younger 1.00pm Friends 6.00 Friends Six episodes. Joey competes against Ross’s son; Ross flirts with a pizza-delivery woman; the guys enjoy a ride in a police car; Phoebe learns Gary plans to ask her to move in with him; Joey gets a shock in Las Vegas; the pals visit Las Vegas. 9.00 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show With guests Katherine Jenkins, Colin Cloud and Robbie Savage. 10.00 Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction Comedy science panel show. 11.00 Channel Hopping with Jon Richardson 12.00m’t Chris Ramsey: Just Happy to Get Out of the House 1.00 The Ricky Gervais Show 2.00 Impractical Jokers 3.15 The Daily Show 3.50-5.00am Friends: triple bill Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 7.00 Treehouse Masters 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 10.00 Combat Dealers 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 12.00noon Mighty Truckers 1.00 Deadliest Catch 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big 4.00 Building Off the Grid 5.00 Wheeler Dealers 6.00 Misfit Garage An axle issue. 7.00 Outback Truckers Robbie’s house movers hit the wrong kind of oil. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides A serviceman wants to get his 1951 pickup finished. 9.00 Building Off the Grid A family building a luxury glamping escape. 10.00 Naked and Afraid Two survivalists must survive for 21 days. 12.00m’t Building Off the Grid 1.00 Naked and Afraid 3.00 Building Off the Grid 4.00 Fast ’n’ Loud 5.00-6.00am Wheeler Dealers. An Aston Martin DB7. thursDAY 14 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Greatest Events of World War II 7.00 Mysteries at the Castle 8.00 Ultimate Warfare 9.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 10.00 Mysteries at the Museum 11.00 Mysteries at the Castle 12.00noon Combat Dealers 1.00 Expedition Unknown 2.00 World War II: Witness to War 3.00 Blowing Up History 4.00 Mysteries at the Museum 5.00 Ultimate Weapons 6.00 How the Universe Works 7.00 Expedition Unknown 8.00 Combat Dealers 9.00 Legendary Locations 10.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 11.00 Aircraft Stories 12.00m’t Combat Dealers 2.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 3.00 Aircraft Stories 4.00 Blowing Up History 5.00-6.00am Mysteries at the Museum Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Unforgettable 10.00 Major Crimes 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles 12.00noon Death in Paradise 1.00 Father Brown 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 Unforgettable 5.00 Major Crimes 6.00 Death in Paradise 7.00 Rizzoli & Isles 8.00 Hudson & Rex 9.00 Death in Paradise 10.00 We Hunt Together 12.00m’t Unforgettable 1.00 Whiskey Cavalier 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 10.00 Dodo Heroes 11.00 How Do Animals Do That? 12.00noon Preposterous Pets 1.00 Ned Bruha: Skunk Whisperer 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00 Dodo Heroes 6.00 Crocodile Hunter 7.00 Little Giants 8.00 Saved By the Barn 9.00 Big Cat Tales 10.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 11.00 Extinct or Alive 12.00m’t Mountain Monsters 1.00 Little Giants 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 6.35 Off Set 7.00 Casablanca (1942/U) Romantic drama, with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. ★★★★★ 9.10 Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1980/PG) Western, starring Burt Lancaster. ★★★ 11.10 Beau Brummell (1954/PG) Historical drama, starring Stewart Granger. ★★★ 1.30pm Funeral in Berlin (1966/PG) Cold War thriller, starring Michael Caine. ★★★★ 3.40 Quantez (1957/PG) ★★★ 5.20 The Last Hunt (1956/PG) Western, starring Robert Taylor. ★★★★ 7.30 Fort Osage (1952/U) Western, starring Rod Cameron and Jane Nigh. ★★★ 9.00 Fighting (2009/15) Drama, starring Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard. ★★★ 11.15 Miami Vice (2006/15) Crime thriller, starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. ★★★ 1.55am The Sheepman (1958/U) Comedy Western, starring Glenn Ford and Shirley MacLaine. ★★★★ 3.30 Close Up 5.00-6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
BBC One BBC Two ITV Channel 4 F’VIEW 1 • SKY 101 • virgin 101 • F’SAT 101 F’VIEW 2 • SKY 102 • virgin 102 • F’SAT 102 F’VIEW 3 • SKY 103 • virgin 103 • F’SAT 103 F’VIEW 4 • SKY 104 • virgin 104 • F’SAT 104 6.00am Breakfast 9.15 Morning Live 10.00 Scam Interceptors 10.45 Close Calls: On Camera 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Regional News 1.30 Jill Halfpenny’s Easter Journeys Part one of two. Easter traditions and the people who keep them alive. 2.30 Father Brown (R) 3.15 Escape to the Country (R) 3.45 The Repair Shop The team restores a silver trophy. (R) 4.30 Bridge of Lies (25/25) Quiz. 5.15 Pointless Low-scoring quiz. 6.00 BBC News; Regional News 6.30 Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough How the dinosaurs were wiped out. 6.30am Bridge of Lies (R) 7.15 Escape to the Country (R) 8.00 The Speedshop (R) 9.00 BBC News 10.30 Britain’s Easter Story (R) 11.30 Fern Britton’s Holy Land Journey (R) 12.30pm Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong (R) 1.30 Big Cats About the House (R) 2.30 King of Kings (1961/U) Biblical epic, starring Jeffrey Hunter and Robert Ryan. ★★★★ 5.05 Flog It! Experts value antiques at Wallasey Town Hall on the Wirral Peninsula. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Sarah Kendall, Jay McGuiness, Linda Robson and Bobby Seagull take part. 6.30 Lightning Quick-fire quiz, hosted by Zoe Lyons. 6.00am Good Morning Britain 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment news. 10.00 This Morning Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. 12.30pm Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate. 1.45 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Matilda (1996/PG) A youngster uses her special powers to turn the tables on her nasty headmistress. Children’s fantasy comedy, starring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito. ★★★★ 4.00 Lingo Quiz, with Adil Ray. (R) 5.00 Tipping Point Coin-drop quiz. 6.00 ITV Evening News; Weather 6.20 Regional News; Weather 6.30 The Chase Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. 6.15am Countdown (R) 6.55 Cheers (R) 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 8.50 Frasier (R) 10.20 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 11.15 Undercover Boss USA. A mayor goes incognito. (R) 12.10pm Couples Come Dine with Me (R) 1.10 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown With Giles Coren. 3.00 A Place in the Sun (R) 4.00 A New Life in the Sun (R) 5.00 Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Mother-and-son duo Sharon and Shaun catch up with love birds Janice and Bill. 6.00 The Simpsons Homer offers to donate a kidney to Grampa. (R) 6.30 Hollyoaks Nancy has to break some bad news to Olivia. (R) 8.00 MasterChef The fourth quarter-final sees this week’s most talented four cooks return to contest a place in the semi-finals, with three champions from the past assessing their efforts. 8.30 Would I Lie to You? Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid bolster the efforts of regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell. Presented by Rob Brydon. (R) 9.00 Have I Got News for You (4/9) Host Jack Dee invites two panellists to join regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the week’s news. 9.30 Not Going Out (4/7) Confined to a wheelchair after surgery, Lee turns Peeping Tom. Comic take on Rear Window, starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton. 7.00 MOTDx Jermaine Jenas and the team reveal more of the lifestyle and culture that surrounds the Premier League. 7.30 Beechgrove Calum Clunie is designing and building a garden modest in size and in budget, but big on ideas and inspiration for everyone starting their own gardens. (R) 8.00 Gardeners’ World At Longmeadow, Monty Don turns his attention to planting up his new bog garden, sows cucumber and melon seeds and continues with changes to the dry garden. 9.00 Pilgrimage: The Road to the Scottish Isles (2/3) Table tennis star Will Bayley joins the rest of the team. Eventually they leave Northern Ireland behind and set sail across the North Channel to western Scotland. 7.30 Emmerdale The shocking events of yesterday’s trial hit the morning news, Leyla is hiding something, and Paddy has got a plan up his sleeve. 8.00 Coronation Street Abi and Imran prepare to do battle for care of Alfie, and Gary hopes to bury the past at Rick’s funeral. Meanwhile, Amy stumbles on Summer’s secret. 9.00 Grantchester (6/6) Another homeless man is found dead, clean-shaven and killed in the same manner as the previous victims. Geordie and Will realise that they may have sent the wrong person to prison, and the real killer may still be at large. Detective drama set in the 1950s in rural Cambridgeshire, starring Robson Green, Tom Brittney and Tessa Peake-Jones. 7.00 Channel 4 News Including sport and weather. 7.30 Hotel Chocolat at Easter As the giant factory gears up for one of its busiest times of the year, Angus Thirlwell hopes that new ranges will entice customers back into stores. 8.00 Grayson’s Art Club Grayson Perry is joined by guest Katy Wix for a show themed on holidays. Painter Denzil Forrester reveals how he captures the rhythms of London’s reggae, dub and dancehall clubs. 9.00 Gogglebox The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions and the lively discussions that are prompted by the week’s biggest and best shows. 10.00 BBC News; Regional News 10.35 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011/12) Seven English pensioners looking for a fresh start are drawn to an advert for a hotel in the Indian city of Jaipur, and plan to spend their retirement there. They arrive to find the building dilapidated but are won over by the enthusiastic young manager, and each embarks on their own adventures in the city. Comedy drama, starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Dev Patel. ★★★★ 12.30am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed forecast. 12.35- 6.00am BBC News. Rolling news. 10.00 La Voix Humaine The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House presents this new production of Poulenc’s short opera La Voix Humaine, based on Jean Cocteau’s 1928 play. 11.00 House of Maxwell The repercussions of Robert Maxwell’s death, with revelations about financial fraud in the family business leading to dramatic raids and the arrests of his sons Kevin and Ian. (R) 12.00m’t Panorama (R) 12.30 How to Sleep Well with Michael Mosley. The surprising health benefits of better sleep. (R) 1.30 Your Body Uncovered with Kate Garraway. Kate Garraway meets a young woman who has endured years of pain because of endometriosis. (R) 2.30-6.10am This Is BBC Two 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.15 22 Jump Street (2014/15) Undercover cops Schmidt and Jenko are sent on a new assignment at a university. When one joins the college American football team and the other falls in with a crowd of Bohemian artists, loyalty to their new cliques puts a strain on their friendship. Crime comedy sequel, starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Peter Stormare. ★★★★ 12.10am Home Shopping 3.00 Winning Combination. Quiz, hosted by Omid Djalili. (R) 3.50 Unwind with ITV 5.05-6.00am Cash Trapped. Quiz, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) 10.00 Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (3/6) Welsh couple Liam and Stacey want to try to open up by fulfilling a special fantasy of Liam’s – watching Stacey have sex with another man. 11.05 Derry Girls Tomorrow is GCSE results day – and the gang are expecting poor outcomes. (R) 11.40 Hullraisers. Comedy about a trio of female friends in Hull. (R) 12.10am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. With Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the Brett Domino Trio. (R) 1.05 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You (R) 2.00 FILM Kill Your Friends (2015/18) Drama, starring Nicholas Hoult and Ed Skrein. ★★ 3.45-6.00am Come Dine with Me. Dinner parties. (R) ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Channel 5 F’VIEW 5 • SKY 105 • virgin 105 • F’SAT 105 6.00am Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine. Discussion. 12.15pm Litter Louts: At War with the Law (R) 1.10 5 News at Lunchtime 1.15 Home and Away Bella pushes Nikau to face his feelings. 1.45 Neighbours See 5.05pm. 2.15 Did I Kill My Mother? (2018/ PG) Mystery thriller, starring Megan Park. ★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Colin rescues a miniature pony. (R); 5 News Update 5.05 Neighbours Montana has broken up with Leo. (R) 5.35 Eggheads Hop Pole United take on the regulars. 6.05 Inside Aldi at Easter A look at the supermarket giant’s preparation for the season. (R) 7.00 Coastal Britain with Kate Humble (7/8) Kate follows the iconic white cliffs of Dover on a 15-mile walk of contrasts, beginning above Folkestone Harbour at Martello Tower 3, built in the early 19th century. Followed by 5 News Update 8.00 Cruising with Susan Calman (3/6) Susan sets sail from the bustling city of Barcelona, boarding one of the biggest cruise ships in the world: Harmony of the Seas. 9.00 Compulsion (4/4) With Sasha – and Jenny’s money – nowhere to be found, Jenny chases the only lead she has – loan shark Connie Bertram, who agrees to help Jenny find her quarry – for a price. As she waits on news, Jenny is pressured by Raj to confess to the drugs thefts and resign. 10.00 Holidaying with Jane McDonald: The Caribbean The singer visits Grenada, visiting the spice market in the capital St Georges and taking in the at the underwater sculpture park in Molinere Bay. (R) 11.05 Greatest 80s Pop Videos: 1989 A look back at the greatest pop videos from the end of the 1980s, an era when Black Box, Jive Bunny, Bangles, and Jason Donovan and Gene Pitney scored huge hits. 1.00am The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 3.10 Police Interceptors (R) 3.55 OMG! My Midlife Plastic Crisis (R) 4.45 Wildlife SOS (R) 5.10 House Doctor (R) 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) 5.50-6.00am Pip and Posy (R) ITV2 F’VIEW 6 • SKY 118 • virgin 115 • F’SAT 113 6.00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 6.25 Celebrity Supermarket Sweep 7.30 In for a Penny 8.30 FILM The Flintstones (1994/U) Comedy, with John Goodman. ★★ 10.15 FILM Hop (2011/U) Comedy, starring James Marsden. ★★ 12.10pm Family Fortunes 1.15 Celebrity Catchphrase 2.15 FILM Space Jam (1996/U) Comedy, with Michael Jordan. ★★★ 4.00 FILM Ice Age (2002/U) Animated adventure, . ★★★ 5.40 FILM Back to the Future (1985/PG) Sci-fi comedy, starring Michael J Fox. ★★★★★ 8.00 FILM Skyfall (2012/12) Spy thriller, starring Daniel Craig. ★★★★★ 10.50 Family Guy Double bill. 11.45 American Dad! 12.40am FILM Shaun of the Dead (2004/15) Comedy horror. ★★★★ 2.45-3.00am Unwind BBC Three F’VIEW 23 • SKY 117 • virgin 107 7.00pm MasterChef Australia A chocolate-themed challenge. 7.50 The Catch Up The day’s news. 8.00 The Fast and the Farmer-ish Double bill. Two teams of young farmers from southwest Wales compete; the Teutchers take on the Black Reek Pipers in this Scottish heat. 9.00 FILM Whiplash (2014/15) A jazz drummer’s dream of enrolling at a prestigious music academy turns into a nightmare thanks to his tough tutor. Drama, starring Miles Teller. ★★★★★ 10.40 RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus the World The global glamazons stage their very own royal command performance. 11.55 RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus the World 1.05am Love in the Flesh: double bill 2.30 Hot Property 3.30-4.00am Eating with My Ex ITV3 Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles 9pm, BBC Two It’s the final morning of the Irish leg, and the pilgrims have all slept in the same room for the first time. Unfortunately, it turns out Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Nick Hewer could snore for Team GB. Still, at least Scarlett Moffatt is tactful about it. “You’re like a couple of roaring rhinos,” she tells them. F’VIEW 10 • SKY 119 • virgin 117 • F’SAT 115 6.00am Classic Coronation Street 7.00 Classic Emmerdale 8.05 That’s My Boy 9.05 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.20 Heartbeat 1.35pm FILM Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head (1966/PG) Comedy, starring Sid James and Joan Sims. ★★★★ 3.20 FILM Carry On Doctor (1967/PG) Comedy, starring Jim Dale. ★★★ 5.15 FILM Carry On Screaming (1966/PG) Comedy horror, starring Kenneth Williams. ★★★★ 7.15 FILM Carry On at Your Convenience (1971/PG) Comedy, with Sid James and Joan Sims. ★★ 9.00 Doc Martin Mrs Tishell finds out that Al has very high blood pressure. 10.00 Law & Order: UK A suicidal man causes a train crash. 11.05 Scott & Bailey. Thriller. 12.05am Deep Water 2.15 Unwind with ITV 2.30-6.00am Teleshopping BBC Four F’VIEW 9 • SKY 116 • virgin 108 • F’SAT 107 7.00pm Take Three Degrees The musical threesome sing their hits. 7.45 Top of the Pops: Big Hits 1989 A musical compilation from the year. 8.00 TOTP: 1992 Double bill. Performances by Roxy Music, Chris Rea, Bjorn Again, Take That and Felix; featuring performances by Leo Sayer, Felix and Michael Bolton. 9.00 FILM Hello Quo (2012/15) Documentary examining rock band Status Quo’s five-decade history, featuring rarely seen archive material as well as footage of the 2012 reunion of the group’s original line-up. ★★★★ 10.20 Status Quo: Live and Acoustic The rockers’ Roundhouse concert. 11.20 TOTP2: Status Quo 12.05am Stewart Copeland’s Adventures in Music 1.05 TOTP: 1992 2.05-3.25am FILM Hello Quo (2012/15) ★★★★ Good friDAY 15 April Scotland & Wales BBC Scotland 12.00noon This Is BBC Scotland 7.00pm The Seven 7.30 LIVE Sportscene: Friday Night Football. Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Kilmarnock (kick-off 7.45pm). Jonathan Sutherland presents coverage of the Championship encounter at Caledonian Stadium. 10.00 Still Game. Craiglang is plunged into darkness after a power cut and, as crime spreads through the streets, the pensioners take radical measures to protect themselves. 10.30 A View from the Terrace. Craig G Telfer, Craig Fowler, Shaughan McGuigan and Joel Sked present a sideways look at Scottish football, dissecting of ins and outs of the week’s action. 11.30pm- 12.00m’t Scary Adult Things BBC One Scotland As BBC One except: 6.20-6.30pm Reporting Scotland 8.30-9.00 Landward. A special programme about Galloway. 12.30am A View from the Terrace 1.30 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.35-6.00am BBC News BBC One Wales As BBC One except: 6.20-6.30pm BBC Wales Today 8.30-9.00pm Weatherman Walking. Derek Brockway embarks on a walk between Porth and Taff’s Well. STV As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm STV News; Weather 6.20-6.30 STV News at Six; Weather 3.50-5.05am Unwind with STV ITV Wales As ITV except: 1.55-2.00pm ITV News Cymru Wales. Today’s headlines; Weather 6.20-6.30pm ITV News Wales at Six S4C 6.00am Cyw 12.05pm Nyrsys 12.30 Heno 1.00 Cymoedd Roy Noble 1.30 Ar Werth 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 2.05 Prynhawn Da 2.45 LIVE Sgorio. Bala Town v Newtown. 5.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 5.15 LIVE Rygbi Ewrop. Live broadcasts of rugby games. 7.30 Heno 8.00 Dim Byd i’w Wisgo. A grandmother and granddaughter receive a makeover. 8.25 Welsh Whisperer – Ni’n Teithio Nawr. Country folk pop performer Andrew Walton, aka the Welsh Whisperer, visits the village of Bryngwran on Anglesey. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd 9.00 Rybish. Bobbi’s attempts to get the rest of the recycling yard’s staff to relax fails to go as smoothly as planned, while Val’s annual leave puts additional strain on Nigel. 9.35 Limbo 9.55 Limbo. Seren decides that she wants to be a dominatrix. 10.15 Hyd y Pwrs. Iwan John, Aeron Pughe, Dion Davies, Rhodri Evan, Steffan Rhys Williams and their special guest Catrin Mara create some ‘special’ comedy. Last in series. 10.45-11.50pm Cymry’r Titanic. Lowri Morgan explores the Welsh connections with the ship, and recalls her journey to the bottom of the ocean to see the sunken vessel.
ITV4 F’VIEW 26 • SKY 120 • virgin 118 • F’SAT 117 6.00am The Saint 6.50 Robin of Sherwood 7.50 The Professionals 8.55 The Saint 10.00 The Avengers 11.10 FILM Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979/PG) Western prequel, starring Tom Berenger. ★★★ 1.25 World of Sport 1.45 LIVE ITV Racing: Newcastle. At Newcastle and Lingfield. 5.00 FILM Kelly’s Heroes (1970/PG) Adventure, with Clint Eastwood. ★★★ 8.00 Goodwood Members Meeting A look at the recent event held at the Goodwood Circuit in Sussex. 9.00 FILM Rocky (1976/12) A struggling boxer gets a shot at taking on the heavyweight champion of the world. Drama, with Sylvester Stallone. ★★★★ 11.30 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite 1.35am Minder 2.40 Unwind with ITV 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping E4 ITVBe F’VIEW 28 • SKY 131 • virgin 119 • F’SAT 118 7.00am Gemma Collins: Diva Forever and Ever 8.00 Buying and Selling 9.00 LittleBe 12.00noon The Big Bake: Spring 4.00 Celebrity Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Dinner Date Reality star Jordan Davies chooses three dates. 7.00 Buying and Selling A couple’s current home is holding them back. 8.00 Dinner Date Sarah-Jane from London looks for love. 9.00 Botched Double bill. A drag queen seeks to rejuvenate his breast implants; a cosplayer meets with Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif, hoping to make her body more comical. Dr Nassif also operates on a woman who had her nose ruined 30 years earlier. 11.00 Atlanta Plastic. Dr Baron is tasked with operating on twins. 11.55 Million Dollar Matchmaker 12.55am Unwind with ITV 1.00-7.00am Teleshopping More 4 Dave F’VIEW 19 • SKY 111 • virgin 127 • F’SAT 157 Film 4 F’VIEW 13 • SKY 135 • virgin 106 • F’SAT 122 F’VIEW 18 • SKY 136 • virgin 147 • F’SAT 124 F’VIEW 14 • SKY 313 • virgin 428 • F’SAT 300 6.00am Hollyoaks 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 9.00 Married at First Sight Australia 10.30 The Big Bang Theory 11.00 Young Sheldon 12.00noon Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 3.00 The Neighborhood 4.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5.00 The Big Bang Theory: double bill 6.00 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom. 7.00 Hollyoaks Chester-based soap. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory Sitcom. 8.00 Teen First Dates Patrick from Portsmouth is set up on a date with Olly. 9.00 FILM Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015/12) Sci-fi adventure, starring Dylan O’Brien. ★★★ 11.35 Naked Attraction: double bill 1.45am First Dates 2.45 Gogglebox 3.40 Below Deck: Mediterranean 4.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA 5.20-6.00am Mike & Molly. Sitcom. 5 STAR 8.55am Kirstie’s Vintage Gems 9.15 A Place in the Sun 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 1.05pm Heir Hunters 2.10 Four in a Bed 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 5.55 Car S.O.S. With Roger Moore. 6.55 Escape to the Chateau: DIY Erin and JB transform the chateau’s ruined orangery into an events venue. 7.55 The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes There is a race against time to launch a new cheese from the Dales. 9.00 The Crimson Rivers Part one of two. A man is killed when his land yacht goes out of control. In French. 10.05 24 Hours in A&E A woman is brought in with signs of a stroke, and a man may need to an amputation. 11.10 24 Hours in A&E 12.15am Emergency Helicopter Medics 1.20 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 3.25-3.50am Father Ted. Sitcom. 5 USA 7.25am Storage Hunters UK 8.20 American Pickers 9.20 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 10.20 Red Bull Soapbox Race: London’s Greatest Moments 12.20pm Top Gear 1.20 Top Gear Africa Special 4.00 Red Bull Soapbox Race: World’s Greatest Moments 6.00 Top Gear 7.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Lolly Adefope competes. 7.40 Would I Lie to You? With Lorraine Kelly and Dara O Briain. 8.20 QI With Sue Perkins, Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Alan Davies. 9.00 QI XL With Jason Manford. 10.00 Live at the Apollo With Kerry Godliman, Suzi Ruffell and Loyiso Gola. 11.00 QI 11.40 Meet the Richardsons 12.20am Would I Lie to You? 2.30 Mock the Week 3.05 QI 3.35-4.00am The Indestructibles Drama F’VIEW 20 • SKY 143 • virgin 130 • F’SAT 158 7.00am Birds of a Feather 7.40 Father Brown 8.40 The Bill 9.40 Classic Holby City 11.00 Casualty 12.00noon The Bill 1.00 Classic EastEnders 2.20 Birds of a Feather 3.00 Father Brown 5.00 Sister Boniface Mysteries 6.00 Sister Boniface Mysteries Double bill. Sister Boniface investigates when a live gun is fired instead of a replica on a film set; Sister Boniface investigates the death of a local resident. 8.00 Father Brown An old foe tells the priest she has arranged the death of her former lover. Mark Williams stars. 9.00 Sister Boniface Mysteries Sister Boniface investigates when a member of a band is found dead. 10.00 New Tricks The team reinvestigates the murder of a boxer. 11.15 Silent Witness 1.50am Dalziel & Pascoe 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Talking Pictures TV F’VIEW 82 • SKY 328 • virgin 445 • F’SAT 306 6.00am Come Back Peter (1952/U) ★★★ 7.35 Ticket to Paradise (1961/U) ★★★ 8.50 River Beat (1954/U) ★★ 10.10 Casbah (1948/U) ★★★★ 11.50 Look at Life 12.00noon The Egyptian (1954/PG) ★★★ 2.50 Smokescreen (1964/U) Thriller, with Peter Vaughan. ★★★ 4.20 Kathy Kirby: My Story 6.00 The Halfway House (1943/PG) Thriller, starring Mervyn Johns, Glynis Johns and Alfred Drayton. ★★ 8.00 The Outer Limits A convict faces being transported to another world. 9.05 House of the Long Shadows (1983/15) Comic horror, starring Vincent Price and Christopher Lee. ★★★ 11.20 Kingdom of the Spiders (1977/ PG) Horror, with William Shatner. ★★★ 1.15am Daughters of Satan (1972/18) ★★ 3.15 Enemy Mine (1985/12) ★★★★ 5.25-6.00am One Step Beyond 5 Action Yesterday F’VIEW 32 • SKY 128 • virgin 151 • F’SAT 131 F’VIEW 21 • SKY 141 • virgin 153 • F’SAT 129 F’VIEW 33 • SKY 150 • virgin 187 • F’SAT 132 F’VIEW 27 • SKY 155 • virgin 129 • F’SAT 159 8.00am Entertainment News on 5 8.05 When Rich Kids Go Skint 8.55 Room to Improve 10.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun 11.00 Filthy House SOS 12.00noon Traffic Cops 2.00 Police Interceptors 5.00 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law 6.00 Home and Away Double bill. 7.00 Street Crime UK: Caught on Camera Nick Wallis joins the Met’s robbery squads on a Friday night shift. 8.00 FILM Jackie Chan’s The Forbidden Kingdom (2008/12) Martial arts adventure, starring Jet Li. ★★★ 10.10 FILM John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017/15) Action sequel, starring Keanu Reeves. ★★★ 12.30am FILM Gotti (1996) Gangster drama, starring Anthony Quinn. 2.45 Adults Only: Sex Dolls Gone Wild 3.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 NCIS 9.55 Entertainment News on 5 10.00 NCIS 12.00noon Law & Order 12.55 Entertainment News on 5 1.00 Law & Order 2.55 Entertainment News on 5 3.00 Law & Order: triple bill 6.00 NCIS Four episodes. Ziva and Tony travel to Berlin to track down Ilan Bodnar; the team tracks Bodnar’s SUV to a remote house; a cook from a US Navy destroyer tells McGee and Gibbs someone is stalking him; a Navy Seal’s wife receives a package containing her husband’s severed head. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Rollins tries to help a friend press rape charges against her lover. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: triple bill 1.50am Private Eyes 3.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 11.00am Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019/PG) Family adventure, starring Isabela Moner. ★★★ 1.05pm Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004/PG) Comedy. ★★★ 3.10 Bee Movie (2007/U) Animation. ★★★ 4.55 We Bought a Zoo (2011/PG) Comedy drama, starring Matt Damon. ★★★ 7.15 Daddy’s Home (2015/12) A mild-mannered stepfather desperately tries to keep the respect of his wife’s children when their biological father returns. Comedy, with Will Ferrell. ★★ 9.00 Deadpool (2016/15) A disfigured mercenary develops superhuman powers, which he uses to get payback on the man who ruined his life. Comedy adventure, with Ryan Reynolds. ★★★★ 11.10 Cube (1997/15) Sci-fi horror, with Nicole deBoer. ★★★★ 1.00-3.05am Dark Encounter (2019/15) ★★★★ 6.00am Teleshopping 9.00 Entertainment News on 5 9.10 Traffic Cops: Under Attack 10.10 Traffic Cops: On the Edge 11.10 FILM Hangman’s Knot (1952/PG) ★★★ 12.55 FILM Young Billy Young (1969/15) Western. ★★★ 3.00 FILM Operation: Daybreak (1975/15) Fact-based Second World War drama. ★★★ 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Traffic Cops In Bradford. 7.00 Police Interceptors Double bill. 9.00 Traffic Cops A disqualified driver. 10.00 Frontline Police 24/7 A 93-year-old is arrested for a shooting. 11.00 Police UK: Armed and Deadly 12.00m’t Fights, Camera, Action! 1.00 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 3.00 Banged Up Abroad 3.50 Seconds from Death: Caught on Camera 4.35 Criminals: Caught on Camera 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping 6.00am Private Lives 8.00 WW2 – Frontlines 9.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 10.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00noon Architecture The Railways Built 1.00 Great British Railway Journeys 2.00 Abandoned Engineering 4.00 WW2 – Frontlines 5.00 Narrow Escapes of World War Two 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys Travelling through Germany. 8.00 The Architecture The Railways Built Bristol’s funicular railway. 9.00 Bangers and Cash Double bill. Derek picks up a 1970 Aston Martin DBS; Behind the scenes of a North Yorkshire-based car auction business. 11.00 Abandoned Engineering 12.00m’t Great Continental Railway Journeys 1.00 Private Lives 3.00-6.00am Teleshopping ★★★★★ brilliant ★★★★ very good ★★★ good ★★ average ★ bad
Sky Max SKY 113 • virgin 121 6.00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime UK 8.00 Sport’s Funniest Moments 9.00 Resident Alien: eight episodes 5.00pm Football’s Funniest Moments 6.00 Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After Fantasy comedy, starring David Walliams and Sheridan Smith. 7.00 Friends: The Reunion One-off special in which the show’s stars reminisce about the comedy. 9.00 David Blaine: Real or Magic? The illusionist performs tricks. 10.00 Rob & Romesh vs Superstar DJs Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet some of the biggest names in the DJ world. 11.00 A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle to Dover 12.00m’t DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 1.00 Arrow 3.05 Magnum P.I. 4.00 NCIS: New Orleans 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Arts F’VIEW 11 • SKY 130 • virgin 140 • F’SAT 147 7.00am Charles Hazlewood: Beethoven & Me 8.00 Fragile: A Concert for Uncertain Times 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Discovering: Richard Gere 11.00 Buddy Holly: Music Icons 11.30 Video Killed the Radio Star 12.00noon Rankin’s 2020 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 The Art of Architecture 3.00 Mystery of the Lost Paintings 4.00 Tales of the Unexpected 5.00 Discovering: Dennis Hopper 6.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2013 7.00 Video Killed the Radio Star 8.00 Johnny Cash – A Night to Remember Live 1973 A performance. 9.00 I Am Johnny Cash A celebration. 11.00 The Shadows: The Final Tour 2.00am Punk 3.15 Manic Street Preachers: Isle of Wight Festival Greatest Hits 3.35-4.00am Isle of Wight Festival Greatest Hits GOLD Sky Witness SKY 107 • virgin 111 6.00am Nothing to Declare 10.00 911 Crisis Centre 11.00 Air Ambulance ER 1.00pm Blue Bloods 3.00 Caught on Dashcam. Road disasters and crimes. 6.00 Nothing to Declare Double bill. 7.00 911 Crisis Centre Double bill. Behind the scenes of an Ohio emergency dispatch centre. 8.00 Chicago Med Maggie and Halstead treat a patient who has been in an iron lung for 60 years. 9.00 Chicago Fire Chief Hawkins goes above and beyond to help Brett. 10.00 Chicago PD The team searches for a brutal killer who always sticks to the same method. Jason Beghe stars. 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 12.00m’t The Rookie. Crime drama. 1.00 9-1-1 2.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 3.00 Road Wars 5.00- 6.00am Brit Cops: Law & Disorder Sky Comedy SKY 114 • virgin 123 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Wellington Paranormal 5.00pm Los Espookys 5.30 Saturday Night Live. With Jake Gyllenhaal and Camilla Cabello. 7.00 Friends: The Reunion Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry get together to reminisce about the the hit comedy. 9.00 Micky Flanagan – An’ Another Fing Live A stand-up show recorded at London’s O2 Arena, with the Cockney comedian covering topics from the French and marriage to Saga holidays with his dad and his love of Mary Berry. 11.00 And Just Like That… Miranda and Charlotte help Carrie. 12.00m’t Bloods 12.30 Sex and the City 1.40 Curb Your Enthusiasm 3.30 Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail 4.00 Everybody Hates Chris 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping Nat Geo Sky Atlantic SKY 108 SKY 110 • virgin 124 SKY 129 • virgin 266 SKY 125 • virgin 250 7.30am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8.30 2point4 Children 9.10 Hi-de-Hi! 9.55 Only Fools and Horses 10.30 Last of the Summer Wine 11.50 Keeping Up Appearances 12.30pm Dad’s Army 1.10 Hi-de-Hi! 1.50 2point4 Children 2.30 Desmond’s 3.05 Dad’s Army 4.20 Last of the Summer Wine 5.40 Only Fools and Horses 6.20 Desmond’s Aunty Susu returns. 7.00 Hi-de-Hi! Holiday camp comedy. 7.40 Keeping Up Appearances 8.20 Dad’s Army Classic comedy. 9.00 Newark, Newark Maxine’s son has big plans to hog the spotlight. 9.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys Double bill. 11.00 Upstart Crow 11.40 Peep Show 12.55am David Jason: Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1.55 The Story of Only Fools and Horses 2.45 Peep Show 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping 8.00am Car S.O.S. 2.00pm Drain the Great Lakes 3.00 Draining the Bermuda Triangle 4.00 Drain the Titanic 5.00 Titanic: The Final Secret 6.00 Titanic: Case Closed A theory about the cruise liner’s demise. 8.00 Dutch Caribbean Coastguards The Search and Rescue team assists a boy who may have broken his back. 9.00 Car S.O.S. A former motorcycle racer’s 1993 Toyota Supra Mk4. 10.00 Colossal Machines A new generation of mining monsters. 11.00 Drain the Ocean: Egypt’s Lost Wonders. Items found at the bottom of the Nile. 12.00m’t Draining the Thames 1.00 Drain the Oceans 2.00 Rise of the Roman Empire: Drain the Ocean 3.00 Plane Wreck: Draining the Ocean 4.00-5.00am Secrets of the Spanish Armada: Drain the Oceans 6.00am Storm City 7.55 Big Love 10.05 The Sopranos 12.15pm Game of Thrones: The Last Watch 2.15 The White Lotus: four episodes 6.45 The White Lotus Double bill. Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal, and Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers; Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda. Armond goes on a bender and exacts revenge on his nemesis. 9.00 Julia Double bill. Alice struggles with her new assignment; drama inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, The French Chef. Starring Sarah Lancaster and David Hyde Pierce. 11.10 Succession 12.15am True Blood: triple bill 3.30 In Treatment 4.00- 6.00am Storm City: double bill Comedy Central SKY 112 • virgin 132 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 Fresh Off the Boat 9.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 Younger 1.00pm Friends 6.00 Friends Six episodes. Ross tries his hand at teaching; Rachel forces Ross to annul their marriage; Joey and Chandler celebrate their last night as flatmates; Rachel is embarrassed by Phoebe’s jogging style; Joey gets in touch with his feminine side; the group has an eventful Thanksgiving. 9.00 FILM Daddy’s Home 2 (2017/12) Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Comedy, with Will Ferrell. ★★ 11.00 Joe Lycett: That’s the Way, A-Ha, A-Ha, Joe Lycett 12.40am Live at the Apollo 1.40 Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic 2.40 Gods of the Game 3.10 The Daily Show 3.50 Grouchy Young Men 4.15 Friends 5.00-5.00am Teleshopping Discovery 6.00am Wheeler Dealers 7.00 Treehouse Masters 8.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 10.00 Combat Dealers 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 6.00pm Wheeler Dealers Mike and Elvis resuscitate a 1974 Jaguar XJ6. 7.00 Outback Truckers Robbie’s truck gets stuck in gravel. 8.00 Hoffman Family Gold Todd is ready to get back in the mining game. 9.00 Expedition Bigfoot A mysterious shadow figure gets too close for Ronny and Mireya’s comfort. 10.00 Aliens In Alaska Strange men in black suits knock on the door of a UFO witness after an eerie light show. 11.00 Combat Dealers 12.00m’t Expedition Bigfoot 1.00 Aliens In Alaska 2.00 Moonshiners 3.00 Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Mine Rescue 5.00-6.00am Wheeler Dealers Good friDAY 15 April Discovery History Sky 177 • Virgin 257 6.00am Edge of War 12.00noon Combat Dealers 4.00 Mysteries at the Museum 5.00 Ultimate Weapons 6.00 How the Universe Works 7.00 Expedition Unknown 8.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 9.00 Legendary Locations 10.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 11.00 Aircraft Stories 12.00m’t Combat Dealers 1.00 Combat Dealers: Reloaded 2.00 Nasa’s Unexplained Files 3.00 Aircraft Stories 4.00 Blowing Up History 5.00-6.00am Mysteries at the Museum Alibi Sky 109 • Virgin 126 6.00am Teleshopping 7.10 Death in Paradise 10.00 Father Brown 2.00pm Death in Paradise 8.00 Hudson & Rex 9.00 Limetown. Double bill. After an unexpected visit, Lia questions whether or not to continue the investigation; Limetown survivor Deirdre Wells reveals what incited The Panic. 10.05 Evil 11.00 FILM S.W.A.T. (2003/12) Action thriller, starring Samuel L Jackson. ★★ 1.20am Whiskey Cavalier 2.15 Death in Paradise 4.00-6.00am Teleshopping Animal Planet Virgin 251 6.00am Teleshopping 8.00 America’s Cutest Pets 9.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 10.00 Dodo Heroes 11.00 Little Giants 12.00noon Take Back the Harbour 1.00 Great Global Clean Up 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00 Dodo Heroes 6.00 Alaska Monsters 7.00 Little Giants 8.00 Life at Vet University 9.00 Born Mucky: Life on the Farm 10.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 11.00 Extinct or Alive 12.00m’t In Search of Monsters 1.00 Little Giants 2.00 My Cat from Hell 3.00 Tanked 4.00 Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet 5.00-6.00am Teleshopping TCM Movies Sky 315 • Virgin 415 6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors 7.45 Off Set 8.25 Across the Wide Missouri (1951/PG) Western adventure, starring Clark Gable. ★★ 10.05 Ghost Town (1956/U) Western, starring Kent Taylor. ★★★ 11.45 The Man Behind the Gun (1953/U) Western, starring Randolph Scott. ★★ 1.30pm Doctor Zhivago (1965/ PG) Epic drama, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. ★★★★★ 5.30 Easter Parade (1948/U) A dancer trains a chorus girl to be his new partner, but he finds it tricky keeping the relationship professional when he falls for her. Musical, with Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. ★★★★★ 7.40 Gold Fever (1952/U) Two prospectors go into business together operating a gold mine, but a criminal plans to take it from them by force. Western, starring John Calvert. ★★★ 9.00 V for Vendetta (2005/15) Action thriller, with Natalie Portman. ★★★ 11.45 47 Ronin (2013/12) Fantasy adventure, starring Keanu Reeves. ★★ 2.10am A Study in Terror (1965/15) Sherlock Holmes mystery, starring John Neville. ★★★ 3.50 Off Set 4.00 Close Up 5.00-6.00am Hollywood’s Best Film Directors
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