Browse the full ITV3 TV guide for Friday, 23 October 2026. 20 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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02:05 25m
George and Mildred
S1 · E10 · Family PlanningMildred's mother may be moving inPoor George feels outnumbered when he learns Mildred's mother could be moving in. Comedy, starring Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce -
02:30 3h 30m
Morning
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06:00 1h 5m
Wild at Heart
S4 · E10Danny and Alice try to keep their new relationship a secretDanny and Alice try to keep their new romance a secret, but have more pressing concerns when she is attacked by a lioness - one of several animals on the loose after the storm. Relations between Leopard's Den and Mara reach breaking point when Vanessa refuses to supply drugs to help dying elephant calf Tula, while Du Plessis is delighted when Caroline arrives at the party -
07:05 1h
Classic Emmerdale
Ross is charged with Shane's murder.Ross is charged with Shane's murder, the Kings bury Matthew, and Chas finds herself feeling close to Carl again. -
08:05 35m
Classic Coronation Street
Peter's battle with the booze resumes as Michelle bids goodbye.Peter's battle with the booze resumes as Michelle bids goodbye. Eddie's latest scam leaves Anna humiliated and Kevin grows suspicious of Jason spending time with Molly. -
08:40 35m
Classic Coronation Street
A dejected Peter confides in Ken about his struggle to stay off the booze.As Audrey and Gail leave for Italy, David informs Gary the job will take place the next day. A dejected Peter confides in Ken about his struggle to stay off the booze. -
09:15 2h 15m
Inspector Morse
S7 · E3 · Twilight of the GodsAn opera singer is shotAn opera singer is shot by a sniper at an Oxford University ceremony just as she is about to receive an honorary degree. Morse is a big fan of her work and thinks she could not possibly be involved in anything untoward, but his investigations turn up more than a few sordid secrets. Detective drama, starring John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Robert Hardy, Sheila Gish, John Gielgud and Rachel Weisz -
11:30 1h 5m
Heartbeat
S16 · E6 · Pretty WomanMysterious attackers target a beauty queenA beauty queen is targeted by mysterious attackers ahead of the Miss Yorkshire contest, which attracts more than the usual share of attention when busloads of female protesters turn up to picket the event. Ordered to boost his arrest record, Younger finds a novel way of raising the village's crime rate, while Phil spies an opportunity to get closer to Gina. Steven Blakeley and Mark Jordon star
Daytime
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12:35 1h
Heartbeat
S16 · E7 · StumpedWalker is taken hostageWalker manages to arrest one member of a robber gang when a sting operation goes wrong - but ends up being taken hostage by the man's brother. The PC's disappearance is bad news for Blaketon, who's frantic to pull together a winning side for the annual cricket match against rivals Scarsdale. Cricketers Martin Bicknell, Ray Illingworth and Brian Close guest star, alongside Dickie Bird as the umpire -
13:35 2h 5m
Midsomer Murders
S9 · E8 · Four Funerals and a WeddingA battle of the sexes results in two deathsBarnaby and Jones investigate the deaths of a female pensioner and a vicar who were both killed during Broughton village's annual contest between men and women. The pair soon discover the preacher had a secret that could provide a motive - but when another body is found, they realise the answer to all the deaths lies in the history books. John Nettles and Jason Hughes star -
15:40 30m
Classic Emmerdale
Carl demands a full and immediate repayment of Debbie's loan.Carl demands a full and immediate repayment of Debbie's loan, Andy's behaviour becomes increasingly irrational and Bob is forced to accept an offer of help from Gennie. -
16:10 30m
Classic Emmerdale
Cain scares Carl by claiming to have done something to Scarlett.Cain scares Carl by claiming to have done something to Scarlett, Mick resigns after tiring of Andy's strange behaviour, while Nathan interferes with Maisie's love life. -
16:40 35m
Classic Coronation Street
David arranges an alibi for himself as Gary embarks on the burglary alone.David arranges a suitable alibi for himself as Gary embarks on the burglary alone, but things go awry when Ted turns up. Peter's renewed bid to beat his addiction fails miserably. -
17:15 35m
Classic Coronation Street
David regrets his actions when he witnesses the repercussions of his scheme.David regrets his actions when he witnesses the repercussions of his scheme. Peter realises he needs help for his drink problem and Steve plays peacemaker at the Rovers. -
17:50 1h 5m
Heartbeat
S16 · E8 · Little White LiesThe police hunt for a missing boyThe police search for a boy who went missing after discovering his mother was having an affair. Younger strikes up an unlikely friendship as he fills in for the local lollipop lady, while Walker finds he isn't over Helen during a date with one of Gina's friends, and Carol's fiance Frank gets time off from the Navy to visit her. Sixties-set drama, with Jonathan Kerrigan and Lisa Kay
Tonight's Highlights
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18:55 1h 5m
Heartbeat
S16 · E9 · Hearts and FlowersA sniper terrorises the residents of AidensfieldChaos reigns after an unknown sniper shoots a woman as she leaves a meeting of the flower show committee. DS Rachel Dawson's enquiries reveal the gunman may have missed his intended target - and when Blaketon spots an article in the local paper, he realises the bullet might have been aimed at him. Meanwhile, Peggy buys an ice-cream van to take advantage of the hot weather, but makes the mistake of leaving David in charge of the project. Lindsey Coulson guests alongside Derek Fowlds and Clare Wille -
20:00 1h
Doc Martin
S1 · E4 · The Portwenn EffectLouisa tries to help one of her pupilsLouisa tries to help one of her pupils, a bright 10-year-old who finds it hard to fit in and responds to stress by running away from home. Mark seeks advice on how to remedy his lack of success with the opposite sex, while Martin encounters a delusional park ranger with an unusual imaginary friend - a giant squirrel called Anthony. Medical comedy drama series, starring Martin Clunes -
21:00 1h
Doc Martin
S1 · E5 · Of All the Harbours in All the TownsA schoolgirl develops a crush on the doctorOne of Joan's old flames comes back into her life and proceeds to woo her all over again, but Martin discovers the man in question has a life-threatening heart condition, presenting him with a difficult decision. The irascible doctor's problems do not stop there, as a schoolgirl develops a crush on him, leading to a confrontation with her irate father. Meanwhile, romance is also in the air for Al and Elaine. Comedy drama series, starring Martin Clunes, with a guest appearance by John Alderton -
22:00 1h 30m
Downton Abbey
S5 · E1Thomas gives Baxter an ultimatumWhile Britain feels the winds of change swept in by a new Labour government in 1924, Downton's residents - both above and below stairs - are undergoing alterations too. After mourning the death of his beloved wife Lady Sybil for four years, Branson decides it's time he got on with his life, although Robert isn't comfortable about the ex-chauffeur's relationship with local teacher Sarah Bunting. Mary is also ready for love again - but which of her beaus is her Mr Right? Meanwhile, Edith struggles to cope with being parted from her baby, Jimmy receives unwanted female attention and plans for a war memorial cause tension -
23:30 1h 55m
Lewis
S8 · E1 · Entry WoundsThe detective comes out of retirement to assist on a murder caseA lack of experienced officers means that Chief Superintendent Innocent has asked Lewis to come out of retirement to help newly-promoted DI Hathaway with his first murder investigation, a tricky case that bridges the worlds of neurosurgery, blood sports and animal rights - Alastair Stoke was shot in the head on the farmland he co-owned with his troubled business partner, but the case begins to career out of control as Hathaway delves into the network of fear and loathing around the surgeon.