UTV TV Guide and Listings
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The Chase Around the World
The teams land in Zurich to take on the Governess and the Dark Destroyer. Players must solve questions to navigate the city and find Bradley Walsh at the finish line.
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection.
Deal or No Deal
Stephen Mulhern hosts as Mark tries to open the 22 red boxes in the right order, taking on the Banker for the chance to win a life-changing cash prize.
Good Morning Britain
Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features.
Lorraine
Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, entertainment news, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.
This Morning
Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more.
Loose Women
Celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective.
ITV Lunchtime News; Weather
The key headlines from the day so far.
UTV Live; Weather
Dickinson's Real Deal
David Dickinson hosts from the home of Walsall FC, where a set of false teeth found in a loft turn out to be surprisingly valuable.
Lingo
Playing against each other are married London couple Jon and Anushka, scuba diving fanatics Jerry and Amy, and Bournemouth couple Kenneth and Raymond.
UTV Weather
Deal or No Deal
Stephen Mulhern hosts as Sue opens the iconic red boxes. She may be tempted to take an offer from the Banker or hold out in the hope that she has £100,000 inside her box.
The Chase
Bradley Walsh presents as Gareth from Pickering, Antony from Birmingham, Jeanette from Salford, Louise from Lincoln take on one of the ruthless Chasers.
UTV Live; Weather
Party Political Broadcast
By the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
ITV Evening News; Weather
A round-up of the day's news headlines and talking points from the UK and around the world.
UTV Life
Join Pamela Ballantine for the best of local chat and music plus a few surprises.
On the Ground
Celebrating the people, places and traditions shaping Northern Ireland's rural life.
Emmerdale
Charity's trial date has been set, while Manpreet realises the situation, and there is sadness at Home Farm.
Coronation Street
Sally and Lucy are puzzled by Christina's manner, Idris shows an interest in Nick's money woes, and Shona wilts under Lily's criticism.
Beat the Chasers - Celebrity Special
Bradley Walsh hosts as Neil Delamere, Michelle Ackerley, Charlie Stayt, Danny Sebastian and Rick Edwards take on the experts, hoping to win big money for their chosen charities.
ITV News at Ten; Weather
A fresh perspective on the major stories of the day, featuring national and international news, with reports and analysis from ITV's correspondents.
UTV Live; Weather
The Last Samurai
An American Civil War veteran training the imperial Japanese army joins the rebel samurai warriors he was hired to fight. Historical adventure, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe.
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Long Lost Family
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell try to help Liz, who was shocked to discover as a young adult that her birth mother had been a patient at a psychiatric hospital when she was born.
Unwind with ITV
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection.
Deal or No Deal
Stephen Mulhern hosts as Sue opens the iconic red boxes. She may be tempted to take an offer from the Banker or hold out in the hope that she has £100,000 inside her box.
James Martin's Islands to Highlands
The chef travels to South Wales, where he is accompanied by Michelin-starred chef Stephen Terry. Here, James cooks a Welsh lamb ragu on a beautiful mountainside.
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
Selina Scott, Pixie Lott and Tom Parker Bowles join Alan for a chat, while florist Jonathan Mosley presents a floral masterpiece, and the programme spends a day with ITV Racing.
Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen
Prue is joined by TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton, who makes a carrot cake and explains how painting and baking are her escape from the stresses of everyday life.
ITV News
A round-up of the latest headlines.
James Martin's Saturday Morning
James welcomes best-selling Irish novelist Cecelia Ahern to the house, while there are recipes from chefs Knox Majozi, Nathan Outlaw and Kenny Atkinson.
Gary Barlow's Food and Wine Tour: New Zealand
Gary and Jason Manford arrive in Hawke's Bay for the final leg of the journey, with the pair taking a classic car tour through Napier's famous art deco streets.
ITV News and Weather
Round-up of the latest headlines.
UTV Weather
ITV Racing: Live from Ascot
Coverage of a meeting headlined by the Cumberland Lodge Stakes from Ascot, plus the Sun Chariot Stakes take centre-stage at Newmarket, and two races can be seen from Redcar.
UEFA Nations League Live
Croatia v England (Kick-off 5.00pm). Mark Pougatch presents all the action from the third Group A3 match for both teams, held at Stadion HNK Rijeka.
ITV News and Weather
Round-up of the latest headlines.
UTV Live; Weather
Win Win
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host the interactive quiz show in which viewers get the chance to win the same prizes as the contestants playing in the studio.
The Voice UK
Emma Willis hosts the spinning-chair singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones assessing more acts.
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening
Robbie Savage and his son Charlie, Helen Flanagan and her mum Julia, and Tayce and her dad Qariem Radix compete in the comedy game show.
ITV News and Weather
Round-up of the latest headlines.
UTV Weather
English Football League Highlights
Action from the latest matches, including Wigan Athletic v Mansfield Town in League One, and Crewe Alexandra v Bristol Rovers in League Two.
Millionaire Hot Seat
Six new contestants face Jeremy Clarkson as they race against the clock, answering questions, hoping to climb the Money Ladder.
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UTV is a regional commercial television channel serving Northern Ireland as part of the ITV network. This UTV TV guide provides access to broadcast schedules, upcoming program details, and viewing information across daytime, prime-time, and late-night television. Whether you are checking today's schedule or planning your evening viewing, these listings help you keep track of news, drama, entertainment, and regional programming.
About UTV
UTV (formerly Ulster Television) launched in 1959 as the independent television franchise for Northern Ireland. Owned by ITV plc, the channel broadcasts a mix of network ITV programming alongside dedicated local coverage focused on Northern Ireland.
The channel's schedule features a combination of national UK news, ITV dramas, entertainment series, and local flagship programming such as UTV Live, which provides regional news and current affairs reporting for local audiences.
UTV TV Guide: Daily & Weekly Schedules
Using a daily TV guide allows viewers to stay informed about what is broadcasting across different time slots. The UTV TV schedule is structured into key viewing blocks designed for varied audience routines throughout the day:
- Morning & Daytime: Includes national breakfast television, daytime chat shows, game shows, and early afternoon regional news updates.
- Early Evening: Features flagship regional reporting via UTV Live alongside national ITN news bulletins and topical current affairs.
- Prime-Time: Features evening ITV network dramas, serial soaps, major entertainment shows, and documentaries.
- Late Night: Offers late news updates, current affairs discussions, films, and night-time repeat broadcasts.
Because broadcast schedules can be adjusted for breaking news or live events, checking the latest TV guide entries ensures you have the most up-to-date program times.
How to Use UTV TV Listings
Navigating UTV TV listings effectively helps viewers quickly find specific shows, episode titles, and precise broadcast times. To make the most of the schedule layout:
- Select the Date: Choose today's date, tonight's lineup, or an upcoming day of the week to view the corresponding schedule.
- Filter by Time Slot: Narrow down listings by morning, afternoon, prime-time, or late-night broadcast windows.
- Check Program Descriptions: Review individual episode details, genre information, or guidance notes to learn more about upcoming shows.
- Account for Regional Listings: Note that while main network programs align across the ITV network, local news bulletins and regional opts-outs are specific to UTV.
UTV Programming Categories
UTV broadcasts a broad selection of genres tailored to both general UK audiences and viewers in Northern Ireland:
- News & Current Affairs: In-depth regional reporting on local issues through UTV Live, alongside national ITV News coverage.
- Drama & Serials: Long-running UK serial dramas, crime thrillers, and limited series.
- Entertainment & Game Shows: Prime-time studio competitions, talent shows, and quiz programming.
- Documentaries & Lifestyle: Regional features, consumer reports, and human-interest stories highlighting local culture and history.
How to Watch UTV
UTV is accessible across multiple broadcast platforms in Northern Ireland, as well as via streaming services across the UK:
- Freeview: Available on terrestrial channel 3 in Northern Ireland.
- Satellite & Cable: Broadcast via major satellite and cable television platforms on designated local channel positions.
- Streaming (ITVX): Viewers can stream live programming or catch up on missed episodes on-demand via the ITVX platform on smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers.
Programming times and channel positions can vary by provider and region. Check your local service provider's guide for the exact channel number in your area.
Regional Schedule Considerations
While UTV shares the majority of its schedule with the wider ITV network, regional opt-outs occur throughout the day. Local news broadcasts, regional political coverage, and specialized cultural programs may replace network broad-reach shows at specific times. When viewing listings from outside Northern Ireland, verify whether you are watching the main ITV network stream or the dedicated UTV regional feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTV TV guide?
The UTV TV guide is a schedule listing all upcoming broadcasts on UTV, including show names, air times, episode details, and channel listings for viewers in Northern Ireland.
What programs are on UTV tonight?
UTV's evening lineup typically features regional news via UTV Live, national ITV news, prime-time dramas, soap operas, and entertainment programs. Check today's listings for tonight's specific schedule.
Is UTV the same as ITV?
UTV is part of the ITV network and carries the majority of ITV's national programming, but it retains its own regional identity and produces local news and current affairs programs specifically for Northern Ireland.
Where can I watch UTV online?
You can stream UTV live and catch up on demand using the ITVX streaming service on supported devices.
Why do some program times differ from other ITV regions?
Broadcast times can occasionally vary due to local programming opt-outs, regional news extensions, or local scheduling adjustments. Consult current regional listings to confirm exact broadcast times.