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margin-top:1rem;\">Friday \u2013 7\u202fAug\u202f2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0;\">The week\u2019s finale features <strong>Family Guy<\/strong> at 20:05\u202fBST and <strong>John Wick: Chapter\u202f2<\/strong> at 21:05\u202fBST. <em>Opinion:<\/em> The mix of humor and action keeps the audience engaged. <br \/> <strong>FYI Daily<\/strong> at 21:00\u202fBST offers quick entertainment news.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:1rem;\">Saturday \u2013 8\u202fAug\u202f2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0;\">Saturday starts with <strong>In for a Penny<\/strong> at 06:00\u202fBST, a light\u2011hearted game show for the weekend crowd. <em>Opinion:<\/em> Stephen Mulhern\u2019s charm is reliable. <br \/> <strong>Wheel of Fortune<\/strong> at 12:10\u202fBST is a classic game\u2011show that stays entertaining for families. <br \/> <strong>Celebrity Catchphrase<\/strong> at 13:10\u202fBST provides a fun celebrity\u2011focused challenge.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:1rem;\">Sunday \u2013 9\u202fAug\u202f2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0.5rem 0;\">Sunday\u2019s lineup begins with <strong>Teleshopping<\/strong> at 02:00\u202fBST \u2013 a commercial block for bargain hunters. <em>Opinion:<\/em> It\u2019s still useful for those in search of deals. <br \/> <strong>Backyard Builds<\/strong> at 05:00\u202fBST continues to be a reliable DIY resource for weekend projects.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic; 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