| RTE One: 2010-09-08 (Wednesday) |
| 06:00 | Teleshopping | |
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| 07:35 | Holby City | Ric operates to save Maria's life, but his colleague's health becomes an issue in his political battle with Michael when he learns his fellow surgeon has been given the job he coveted. Daisha unwittingly treats the hit-and-run driver, while Jac struggles to run Darwin in Connie's absence, and her calls for help go unanswered as Joseph remains preoccupied with Faye's fidelity. |
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| 08:40 | Everwood (R) | Ephram and Amy adapt to the new development in their relationship, while Nina and Jake face their biggest obstacle yet. Dr Brown pauses for self-reflection after reading Irv's description of him. American drama, starring Treat Williams, Gregory Smith and Emily VanCamp. |
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| 09:30 | The Doctors | Medical talk show featuring a panel of four practising professionals. |
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| 10:15 | Dr Phil (R) (T) | Talk show in which Dr Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems. (Followed by RTÉ News and Weather) |
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| 11:05 | Desperate Housewives (R) (T) | Susan is stunned when Ian makes a marriage proposal in an unusual location. The Scavo pizzeria prepares for its grand opening, and Mike visits a hypnotherapist in the hope of remembering Monique. Meanwhile, Gabrielle's new love interest faces a rival in the form of a jealous Zach. Teri Hatcher and Dougray Scott star. (Followed by RTÉ News and Weather) |
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| 12:00 | Shortland Street (T) | Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward. |
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| 12:30 | Doctors (T) | Rob intervenes when it appears an innocent man is being blamed for a dysfunctional couple's failure to communicate. Meanwhile, Cherry takes an active interest in Simon's love life, and Daniel fails to win over Julia. Chris Walker, Sophie Abelson, David Sturzaker and Matthew Chambers star. |
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| 13:00 | RTÉ News: One O'Clock and Weather (T) | |
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| 13:25 | Home and Away (T) | Angelo has a trial run for the restaurant's opening night, but Leah's downbeat mood and Rachel's job offer lead to a tense atmosphere. Ruby turns to alcohol in a bid to make herself feel better, but ends up drunk at Liam's house, while Nicole questions Penn about whether he has been lying to her. |
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| 13:55 | Neighbours (T) | After making a deal with Diana, Toadie tries to make sure that their plan will only hurt Paul, and advises his boss to consider selling PirateNet - a proposal that leaves Rebecca feeling betrayed. Meanwhile, Steph asks a favour of Sonya, and Callum prepares Rocky the pup for his final assessment as a guide dog. |
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| 14:20 | EastEnders (R) (T) | A guilty Janine arrives home on the morning of her wedding day and confesses last night's mistake to Pat, who convinces her not to tell Ryan. Meanwhile, an increasingly unstable Stacey reveals the truth about Archie's death to Peggy, and Phil tries to manipulate Billy into letting him out of the boarded-up room. (Followed by RTÉ News and Weather) |
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| 15:05 | Fair City (R) (T) | Neasa refuses to tell Judith the truth about her drunken attack on Carol at the pub, and Wayne tries to convince Damien to invest in his business. Meanwhile, the rest of the Dillon family arrives in Carrigstown, prompting Esther to check out her new neighbours. |
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| 15:35 | Who Do You Think You Are? (R) (T) | Comedian Ardal O'Hanlon researches his family tree on a journey which takes him to New York, where he discovers an extraordinary Irish dynasty at the heart of a modern American revolution. (Followed by RTÉ News) |
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| 16:40 | 21st Century Child (R) (T) | David Coleman presents this documentary following 15 children during the first six years of their lives. The programme aims to shed new light on the importance of this formative period and examine whether it is nature or nurture that shapes the youngsters' personalities. |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht RTÉ (T) | (Followed by News for the Deaf and European Weather) |
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| 18:00 | The Angelus | |
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| 18:01 | RTÉ News: Six One and Weather (T) | |
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| 19:00 | Nationwide (T) | News stories from around the country, covering the latest topical issues. |
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| 19:30 | Fair City (T) | Damien is shocked to discover that Neasa will now be his next door neighbour, and he decides to leave his job as a debt collector when Wayne refuses to pay him some arrears. |
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| 19:57 | Lotto | |
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| 20:00 | The Restaurant: Five-Star Cook Off (R) (T) | Horse-racing pundit Tracy Piggott and journalist Kevin Myers were both awarded five stars when they first appeared on the celebrity cookery series. Here, they return to compete against each other in a Christmas special, each preparing a three-course seasonal menu for regular critics Tom Doorley and Paolo Tulio. |
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| 21:00 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather (T) | |
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| 21:35 | No Country for Old Men (T) | (2007, Detective/Thriller) Premiere. A Texan hunter who took a stash of money from a botched drugs deal is pursued across the state by an implacable hitman with no qualms about killing anyone who gets in his way. Elsewhere, a world-weary sheriff struggles to make sense of the escalating chain of violence. The Coen Brothers' Oscar-winning crime thriller, starring Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Macdonald and Woody Harrelson. |
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| 23:45 | RTÉ News and Weather | |
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| 23:50 | Telling Nicholas | Award-winning documentary telling the story of a boy who lost his mother in the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York, as his father tries to come to terms with the tragedy and explain to him what happened. |
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| 01:30 | Queen of the Stardust Ballroom | (1975, General Movie/Drama) A lonely widow has been consumed with anxieties since her husband died, so a friend takes her to a 1940s-themed dance hall in the hope that it will help her forget her troubles. She finds a new romance with a postman, whose kindly nature helps bring her out of her sheltered existence. Romantic drama, starring Maureen Stapleton and Charles Durning. |
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| 03:15 | Shortland Street (R) (T) | Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward. |
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| 03:40 | Nationwide (R) (T) | News stories from around the country, covering the latest topical issues. |
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| 04:05 | Dr Phil (R) | Talk show in which Dr Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems. |
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| 04:45 | Doctors (R) (T) | Rob intervenes when it appears an innocent man is being blamed for a dysfunctional couple's failure to communicate. Meanwhile, Cherry takes an active interest in Simon's love life, and Daniel fails to win over Julia. Chris Walker, Sophie Abelson, David Sturzaker and Matthew Chambers star. |
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| 05:15 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite. |
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