{"id":218713,"date":"2026-09-17T05:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shockya.com\/news\/?p=218713"},"modified":"2026-09-17T05:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:32:39","slug":"itv4-friday-night-showdown-pickers-espionage-wrestling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shockya.com\/news\/2026\/09\/17\/itv4-friday-night-showdown-pickers-espionage-wrestling\/","title":{"rendered":"ITV4 Friday Night Showdown: Pickers, Espionage, and a Wrestling Power\u2011Play"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style='display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;'>\n<div style='flex:1 1 70%; min-width:300px;'>\n<h1>ITV4 Friday Night Showdown: Pickers, Espionage, and a Wrestling Power\u2011Play<\/h1>\n<p>Friday&#8217;s ITV4 lineup offers a mix of salvage tales, gritty police dramas, fantasy espionage, high\u2011speed darts, and adrenaline\u2011packed wrestling. Whether you\u2019re hunting for nostalgia or new thrills, this schedule has something to keep you glued.<\/p>\n<h2>American Pickers: Salvage Stories (06:20\u201307:20)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/31280c8bc6b28c4a1d75aa8dfa4e5625e9039b46.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='American Pickers'><\/p>\n<p>Frank and Mike return to Wisconsin for another oddball haggling session. While the episodes are familiar, they remain a solid pick for fans of quirky antiques. It\u2019s still entertaining, though not reinventing the genre.<\/p>\n<h2>American Pickers: More Finds (07:20\u201308:20)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/2ebe0699b84aaafe30077faaec96e83732a334d9.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='American Pickers'><\/p>\n<p>Another quick dive into three generations of clutter. It holds up well for casual viewers but may feel repetitive.<\/p>\n<h2>American Pickers: 1890s Opera Home (08:20\u201309:20)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/571de14a2f82b441f9ba8e21ca6e44a78824fc1b.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='American Pickers'><\/p>\n<p>Exploring an 1890s opera singer\u2019s home gives a historical twist. It\u2019s a fresh angle, keeping the series from stalling.<\/p>\n<h2>American Pickers: Circus Posters (09:20\u201310:20)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/163760f10a6d7351edde043f53b0c38164c951fc.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='American Pickers'><\/p>\n<p>Discovering a shocking story behind circus posters adds a bit of drama. It\u2019s a reliable finish to the salvage block.<\/p>\n<h2>The Sweeney: 1970s Police Drama (10:20\u201311:30)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/9214d8052418a427dfb8824c03e4cba9c604ec92.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='The Sweeney'><\/p>\n<p>Carter\u2019s prison run ups the intensity of the 1970s setting. The episode delivers a solid narrative but may feel dated to younger viewers.<\/p>\n<h2>The Sweeney: City Conspiracy (11:30\u201312:40)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/5b25d31af47c930355871c608d485650c9672b7c.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='The Sweeney'><\/p>\n<p>A plot to stop a foreign head of state adds political intrigue. It\u2019s a one\u2011off that keeps the series from slipping.<\/p>\n<h2>Minder: Winnings &#038; Security (12:40\u201313:40)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/ecd6c1f4591e648d0a93072b647422e7cfe5e375.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='Minder'><\/p>\n<p>A rogue\u2019s attempt to earn respectability turns into a tense drama. It\u2019s a decent pick for those who enjoy crime\u2011drama.<\/p>\n<h2>The Champions: Espionage Thriller (13:40\u201314:45)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/eba6ebc6872d884e80ff33d4cecc50c94371bcc3.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='The Champions'><\/p>\n<p>Protecting a deposed dictator against assassins injects fresh tension. The fantasy layer gives it a modern edge.<\/p>\n<h2>The Champions: Ghost Plane (14:45\u201315:50)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/90b30faab71703a694ad6f21e76905edfdaf7d8c.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='The Champions'><\/p>\n<p>When a mysterious plane wrecks a US aircraft, the stakes jump. It remains a compelling watch.<\/p>\n<h2>The Professionals: Middle East Thriller (15:50\u201316:55)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/43ff177d93a773ee3f050295a18123fba87de22d.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='The Professionals'><\/p>\n<p>Bodie and Doyle face an assassination threat. The action is solid, though the pacing can feel uneven.<\/p>\n<h2>The Professionals: Farmhouse Siege (16:55\u201318:00)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/ce92f1a0cb2d33371c34c1ad8c49c3047acf6e76.png' style='width:100; max-width:640px;' alt='The Professionals'><\/p>\n<p>What starts as a peaceful weekend turns into terror. The episode\u2019s shift keeps the series from dulling.<\/p>\n<h2>World Series of Darts Finals (18:00\u201322:00)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/b9cb3c4891a53cd85491f25b5ee9a008fde69a40.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='World Series of Darts Finals'><\/p>\n<p>Four matches decide the next round of the world\u2019s best players. The tension is gripping, making it a good choice for sports fans.<\/p>\n<h2>All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (22:00\u201300:05)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/e2f6ae69b646004c65c3b842d02c5061dbcc725f.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite'><\/p>\n<p>Hard\u2011hitting action featuring Jon Moxley and others. It\u2019s a high\u2011energy finale for the night, though the pacing can feel rushed.<\/p>\n<h2>Dark Side of the Ring: Brian Pillman (00:05\u201301:00)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/99a54b39c3df3547450a9554c05410e62d599770.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='Dark Side of the Ring'><\/p>\n<p>A documentary on Brian Pillman\u2019s rise and fall adds depth to the wrestling world. It\u2019s a thoughtful companion to the previous episode.<\/p>\n<h2>Two and a Half Men (01:00\u201301:25)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/4e68d7c2f80b198206a90f0ec49222cd149e60da.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='Two and a Half Men'><\/p>\n<p>Classic sitcom antics surface as Alan\u2019s crush and Jake\u2019s test. The humor remains light, but the storyline feels stale.<\/p>\n<h2>Two and a Half Men: Fatherhood Twist (01:25\u201301:50)<\/h2>\n<p><img src='https:\/\/static.filmon.com\/assets\/tvguide\/image\/posters\/022ea4af67699b707ac7872e7bf2a2b9727073f6.png' style='width:100%; max-width:640px;' alt='Two and a Half Men'><\/p>\n<p>Charlie suspects he might be a father. 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