ITV3 TV Guide — Thursday, 16 July 2026

Browse the full ITV3 TV guide for Thursday, 16 July 2026. 21 programmes listed , including 4 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

02:00 25m

George and Mildred

S5 · E5 · A Military Pickle

George's brother makes a shocking discovery

George's brother discovers documents that prove Mildred married an Army deserter. Comedy, starring Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy

02:25 5m

Unwind with ITV

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

02:30 3h 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 35m

George and Mildred

S2 · E5 · The Right Way to Travel

Mrs Roper plans a cheap holiday

Mrs Roper discovers a cheap holiday scheme that requires the couple to join the Conservative Party - but George is a staunch Labour supporter

06:35 30m

George and Mildred

S2 · E6 · The Dorothy Letters

The Ropers suffer a domestic crisis

The Ropers suffer a domestic crisis when Mildred discovers George has been writing to another woman. Comedy, starring Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce

07:05 30m

Classic Emmerdale

Jo is disturbed to learn the extent of Andy's sabotage.

Jo is disturbed to learn the extent of Andy's sabotage, Nicola finds herself homeless again, and the Kings remove the last of their belongings from Home Farm.

07:35 30m

Classic Emmerdale

Jo leaves to start a new life.

Jo leaves to start a new life, Lexi becomes envious of Carl and Chas's close relationship, and Ashley discovers that the church is set to close on Boxing Day.

08:05 35m

Classic Coronation Street

Gary and Len keep the Platts' house under observation.

Gary and Len keep the Platts' house under observation, and Darryl discovers Dev is buying the kebab shop. Graeme asks Ashley for a job, while Emily offers Jed a place to stay.

08:40 30m

Classic Coronation Street

Hayley tells Roy she is considering going back to Africa.

Hayley tells Roy she is considering going back to Africa, while Amber is furious with Dev for buying the kebab shop and takes revenge by telling Tara about his affair with Nina.

09:10 2h 10m

A Touch of Frost

S6 · E2 · One Man's Meat

A health inspector meets a grisly fate

The severed arm of a missing environmental health inspector is washed up on the shores of the Humber and Frost's investigation leads him to a local meat factory. Unfortunately, his new lodger's annoying dog keeps distracting him from the case. Starring David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Emma Kay, Niall O'Brien and Tom Georgeson

11:20 1h 5m

Heartbeat

S10 · E13 · Blind Justice

Craddock is smitten by a newcomer's charms

Sergeant Craddock is smitten by the charms of newcomer Susan Finlay, only to face a quandary when her son is charged with dangerous driving. Elsewhere, PC Bellamy rashly turns to the casino table and Vernon inadvertently causes chaos on a bride's big day. Starring Philip Franks, Mark Jordon and Geoffrey Hughes

Daytime

12:25 1h 5m

Heartbeat

S10 · E14 · Home Truths

An industrial accident leads to a revelation of foul play

Jackie prosecutes her mother's friend for negligence in the workplace, and Blaketon expresses his disapproval of Bellamy's relationship with Gina in no uncertain terms. Vernon and David turn their talents to the celebrity catering industry - with spectacular results. Rural drama, starring Fiona Dolman, Michelle Holmes and Susan Jameson

13:30 2h 5m

Midsomer Murders

S20 · E2 · Death of the Small Coppers

Barnaby and Winter investigate a mysterious club for geniuses

The headmaster of a local school is murdered, his body found pinned to the wall in the manner of his own butterfly collection. The dead man was a member of a mysterious international club for geniuses, which are currently testing the school's pupils for possible new recruits. Barnaby and Winter investigate the secretive organisation, which has proven controversial in the local area, but also uncover the possibility of a connection between the killing and the impact of pesticides on a rare species of butterfly

15:35 1h 5m

Classic Emmerdale

Donna and Charlotte break into Shane's flat.

Donna and Charlotte break into Shane's flat and decide to question Jasmine about his mysterious disappearance. Andy and Diane are stunned to find Butler's Farm abandoned.

16:40 35m

Classic Coronation Street

Fiz returns from South Africa and asks for her job back.

Fiz returns from South Africa. Amber reveals she is going to visit her mother in Finland, and Becky seeks an assurance that Steve will support her in court.

17:15 35m

Classic Coronation Street

Becky makes a difficult decision and Amber walks out on Dev.

Becky makes a difficult decision and Amber walks out on Dev, while Gary Windass is annoyed to discover he did David and Graeme a favour by getting rid of the stolen car.

17:50 1h 5m

Heartbeat

S10 · E15 · Not so Special

The police investigate a hate campaign

An elderly farmer's widow seems to be the victim of a hate campaign, and the police race to uncover the culprit as events take a more serious turn. Vernon Scripps burns rubber to win a bet, enlisting Bernie's help in creating a hot-rod to rival the competition, and Ventress wonders if he should inform Bellamy after seeing Gina leaving the maternity ward. Drama, starring Jean Alexander and Geoffrey Hughes

Tonight's Highlights

18:55 1h 5m

Heartbeat

S10 · E16 · The Long Weekend

Mike's niece pays a visit

Vernon suffers delusions of grandeur while playing bodyguard to a Russian prince staying at Ashfordly Hall, leaving David to help Bellamy with preparations for a special VIP evening of his own. Elsewhere in Aidensfield, Mike's niece pays a visit, and proves to be a typical teenager by getting up to all sorts of mischief. Rural drama, starring Mark Jordon and Geoffrey Hughes

20:00 2h

Vera

S4 · E4 · Death of a Family Man

An informant spying on his own firm is found dead

The detective investigates the mysterious death of businessman John Shearwood, found floating in the water under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge when he was supposed to be on a golfing trip to Ireland. The man's wife Stella and brother Luke are baffled to discover he was working as an informant for HM Revenue and Customs. Chief Revenue investigator Owen Preece (guest star Robert Glenister) reveals John's business manager Mark Donovan has been running an alcohol scam through their haulage firm and the deceased had agreed to offer information in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Was his cover blown? Owen doesn't think so, and Mark has an alibi - unlike John's wife. Brenda Blethyn stars, with David Leon as her trusty sidekick Joe

22:00 1h 50m

Murder in Provence

S1 · E2 · Death at Chateau de Bremont

Marine helps Antoine and Helene investigate the death of an aristocrat

Now working as a consultant for the police, Marine helps Antoine and Helene investigate the death of an aristocrat found dead at his crumbling chateau, but just when the team think that they've got their suspects nailed, another body is found. Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll star

23:50 2h 5m

Trial & Retribution

S5 · E1 · Trial & Retribution V - Part One

Part one of two. Walker investigates the discovery of a young woman's skeleton

Part one of two. Walker is assigned to investigate the discovery of a young woman's skeleton, found underneath the patio of what used to be a boarding house, but is paired with Pat's ex-boyfriend Jeff. Drama from Widows creator Lynda LaPlante, starring David Hayman and Paul Kynman

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