ITV4 TV Guide — Saturday, 18 April 2026

Early Morning

00:05 50m

S3 · E6 · In the Shadow of Grizzly Smith

A look at the troubled family life of Jake 'The Snake' Roberts

Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and his siblings struggle to reconcile with their past after surviving familial abuse at the hands of their father and the abduction of their sister

00:55 55m

Minder

S6 · E5 · From Fulham with Love

Arthur causes a diplomatic incident

Arthur unwittingly causes a diplomatic incident by trying to strike a deal with the crew of a visiting Russian ship. Guest starring Rula Lenska, with George Cole and Dennis Waterman

01:50 25m

Two and a Half Men

S1 · E19 · I Remember the Coat Room, I Just Don't Remember You

Teri Hatcher guest stars

Judith's sister Liz (guest star Teri Hatcher) turns up at Jake's birthday party, to the delight of Charlie, who remembers her from a previous encounter. Humiliatingly, it seems she does not recall him - and worse, is determined to seduce Alan. Meanwhile, Rose goes to a wedding in a clown costume

02:15 25m

Two and a Half Men

S1 · E20 · Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the Dark

Judith suggests Jake see a therapist

Judith suggests that Jake see a therapist to help him get over his parents' divorce. Charlie and Alan are unconvinced the split is to blame for the boy's mood, while Evelyn uses the situation as an excuse to offload her own resentment. Comedy, starring Charlie Sheen and Angus T Jones

02:40 20m

Unwind with ITV

Generic

Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection

03:00 30m

Teleshopping

Generic

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

03:30 30m

Auto Mundial

17/04/2026

News and action from the world of motorsport

The latest news and reviews from the world of motorsport

04:00 2h

Teleshopping

Generic

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 5m

Nijinsky's Triple Crown

Short film about the legendary racehorse

06:05 35m

The Protectors

S1 · E5 · Ceremony for the Dead

The team thwart a kidnap

The team are assigned to thwart the kidnap of a foreign president. Starring Robert Vaughn and Nyree Dawn Porter

06:40 50m

The Big Match Revisited

S8 · E14

Action from FA Cup fixtures in the 1984/85 season

Brian Moore presents action from FA Cup fixtures in the 1984/85 season, includingHereford United v Arsenal, Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday and Liverpool v Aston Villa

07:30 55m

The Big Match Revisited

S8 · E15

Brian Moore presents FA Cup action from 1984/85

Brian Moore presents action from FA Cup fixtures in the 1984/85 football season - highlights include Hereford United's attempt at a giant-killing against Arsenal, a five-goal thriller between Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday, and a clinical display from Ian Rush's Liverpool as they welcomed Aston Villa to Anfield

08:25 1h 5m

The Sweeney

S2 · E3 · Supersnout

The squad seeks a gang of thieves

With Haskins in Toronto, his stand-in DCI Quirk (guest star Bill Maynard) becomes obsessed with catching a gang of thieves. When information is received suggesting the crooks are about to rob a jeweller's shop, officers are poised for action, but events take an unexpected turn as the informant seemingly has a score to settle with Quirk first. Hard-hitting police drama, with John Thaw and Dennis Waterman

09:30 1h

ITV Racing: The Opening Show

18/04/2026 ● Live

A preview of the Scottish Grand National

Oli Bell and the team are at Ayr ahead of today's racing, which includes the Scottish Grand National

10:30 1h

The Big Match Revisited

S10 · E13

Brian Moore introduces football highlights from December 1971 as the Champions Arsenal entertain Coventry City at Highbury, table topping Manchester United face Stoke City and Liverpool and Derby County play out a five goal thriller at Anfield. With analysis from Jimmy Hill.

11:30 10m

World of Sport

S1 · E5 · Kings of the Canvas

A look back at the glory days of British wrestling

Richard Henwood takes a look back at the glory days of British wrestling, with some classic action from the archives

11:40 30m

Made in Britain

S2 · E13 · Flymo Lawn Mowers & Silent Night Mattresses

A look at how the hovercraft inspired one of Britain's best-selling lawnmowers

A look at how the hovercraft inspired one of Britain's best-selling lawnmowers, and what goes into making a suitcase that's beloved by royalty, explorers and Hollywood celebrities. Plus, what it takes to craft a spoon fit for the Downing Street dinner table, and the British bangers made by a family run firm, turning the sausage status quo on its head

Daytime

12:10 1h 5m

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

S1 · E1 · A Scandal in Bohemia

Scandal threatens a foreign power

A huge scandal threatens Bohemia, as Holmes is outwitted by a bewitching woman's blackmail who owns a compromising photograph of a European royal. Period detective drama, starring Jeremy Brett as the brilliant Baker Street sleuth, with David Burke as his trusty companion Dr Watson, guest starring Gayle Hunnicutt

13:15 1h 15m

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

S1 · E2 · The Dancing Men

Malevolent messages sour a couple's wedded bliss

Strange, seemingly malevolent encoded messages sour a wealthy man's wedded bliss, prompting him to seek Holmes's expertise. Victorian mystery, starring Jeremy Brett and David Burke

14:30 2h 15m

Hornblower

S1 · E4 · The Frogs and the Lobsters

The lieutenant accepts a diplomatic commission

The newly promoted lieutenant accepts a diplomatic commission as the war reaches a stalemate, and finds himself on French soil in the midst of a daring plot to overthrow the government. Swashbuckling adventure, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay and Antony Sher

16:45 2h 55m

Women's European Qualifier

Iceland v England 18.04 ● Live

Iceland v England (Kick-off 5.30pm)

Iceland v England (Kick-off 5.30pm). All the action from both teams' fourth match in Group A3, held at Laugardalsvollur in Reykjavík. England claimed a 2-0 win in March's reverse fixture in Nottingham thanks to goals by Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway, and they will be expecting another victory this evening as they look to continue to build on their Euro 2025 triumph. Laura Woods presents, with analysis from Karen Carney and Anita Asante

Tonight's Highlights

19:40 15m

The Best of the 80s

A look back at a selection of sports covered by ITV during the 1980s

A look back at a selection of sports covered by ITV during the 1980s, ranging from football and boxing to wrestling and double decker racing

19:55 2h 35m

Copa del Rey Final:

Atlético Madrid v Real Sociedad ● Live

Atlético Madrid v Real Sociedad (Kick-off 8.00pm)

Atlético Madrid v Real Sociedad (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the showpiece match at La Cartuja in Seville. Atlético are looking to win this trophy for the 10th time and the first since 2013. They claimed a thrilling 4-3 aggregate victory over Barcelona in the semi-finals, hanging on after a 4-0 home win in the first leg. The last of Sociedad's three triumphs in this competition came in 2020, and they defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 home and away in the last four

22:30 1h

Universal Soldier

Thriller, Action, Science Fiction, Crime Film ★ 6.3

Sci-fi thriller, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme

★ Cast & Info

23:30 5m

FYI Daily

18/04/2026

Latest news from the world of entertainment.

23:35 1h

Universal Soldier

Thriller, Action, Science Fiction, Crime Film ★ 6.3

Sci-fi thriller, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme

★ Cast & Info

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