| What's on Now & Next (2026-02-21) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
01:10 | Another Country | A homosexual pupil at a leading public school in the 1930s turns to communism and defects to Russia to escape the oppressive nature of British society. Drama, adapted from the West End play based on the life of spy Guy Burgess, starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Anna Massey and Michael Jenn |
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| 02:50 | Grantchester | Poor Sidney. His sister Jen bullies him into attending Amanda's engagement dinner - seeing the love of his life celebrate her betrothal to another man is the last thing the village vicar wants. He sinks a few too many drinks in a bid to make the evening more palatable, but it doesn't work - in fact, nobody at the event seems happy. Tensions rise between Amanda and Jen's old school friends, and then matters erupt when Jen's boyfriend Johnny (Ukweli Roach, Starlings) is accused of stealing Amanda's engagement ring. Later, the unfortunate chap is accused of murdering one of his fellow guests, and evidence at the scene of the crime seems to back up the theory. But Sidney isn't convinced - can he unmask the real killer? | |
| RTE2
[102] |
00:50 | Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia | A female journalist goes undercover in Saudi Arabia to investigate what life is really like in this increasingly autocratic state |
| 02:10 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
00:30 | McDonald & Dodds | The duo are sucked into the fast and furious world of Formula 1 after Bath's famous motorsport dynasty, the Addingtons, report that their up-and-coming driver has died during a sub-3.5-second pit stop. As an F1 fan herself, McDonald won't let patriarch and Team Coach Archie Addington run rings around her, but when a significant someone from her past gets dragged into the investigation, she's thrown off course. But it's one of Dodds' specialisms that leads them to uncover the darker side of success and finally unravel the truth |
| 06:30 | Cash Trapped | Ian, Elaine, Helen, Graham, Terry and Nicky battle it out across a series of fast-paced question rounds where they must actively try to sabotage their opponents by beating them to the buzzer and trapping them out of the game. In the final round, the person who has earned the most cash will go head to head against the rest of the group to try to take their winnings home. Quiz, hosted by Bradley Walsh | |
| TG4
[104] |
02:05 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective |
| 02:20 | Plant the Planet - GAA in Uganda | Documentary examining the way sport unites cultures through the GAA's impact worldwide. While the associations' roots are planted in Irish culture, the core vales resonate internationally | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:20 | Love Island: All Stars | Maya Jama reviews recent highlights as the legendary Islanders return for a second shot at romance |
| 02:10 | Schitt's Creek | David agrees to sub in for the annual baseball game, and Moira runs a rehearsal that pushes Stevie over the edge | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:00 | Born to Kill? | In the summer of 1980, Douglas Clark and Carol Bundy acted out their darkest desires and committed a series of murders in Los Angeles, leaving a trail of blood in their wake. This programme examines their characters through the first-hand accounts and testimonies of the people who knew them, while detectives, journalists and criminal psychologists offer an insight into the motives that drove them to kill |
| 06:45 | Heartbeat | An informant reveals two local hoodlums are planning to raid a shipment of gold bullion from Haworth Point, prompting Shiner to set up an ambush to catch the would-be thieves. Gina receives a visit from her niece, who has fallen in with a bad crowd back in Manchester, while Liz enlists David to paint the surgery and sitting room - but is less than pleased with the results. Drama, starring Simon Molloy and Tricia Penrose | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:40 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus sports reports, weather forecasts and arts and entertainment features | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
02:00 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay revisits three restaurants he tried to save - Handlebar, Casa Roma and the Black Pearl - to find out whether his advice has been put to good use |
| 02:50 | Couples Come Dine with Me | Artistic couple Zaya and Damian kick off the competition in Cornwall with an aspirational modern British menu. Next, property developers Kelly and Jon cook a simple menu in the brand new kitchen of their newly-refurbished massive Georgian mansion, which wows their guests. And Emma and Gavin host a Cornish evening of food and fun. However, it remains to be seen who will walk away with the £1,000 cash prize | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:15 | First Dates | London market trader Dave hopes he can win over his date with some good old-fashioned banter - so when he is paired with Sara, who wants to meet a 'proper East End geezer', they hit it off straight away. But how will he react when she reveals her marriage lasted only five days? Dennis and Chris suspect they might have found the one when they spot that they are wearing matching trainers, while hospice worker Cora sits down with avid dancer Neil - but when she reveals she hates technology, he wonders if they are on the same wavelength |
| 02:20 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on programmes including The Inheritance, Long Lost Family, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, The Yorkshire Vet, Dish It Out and Street Cops: Catching the Yobs. They also appraise ITV News' coverage of Peter Mandelson's sacking and street protests in London | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
01:35 | The Good Old Days | Leonard Sachs hosts a 1976 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the Leeds City Varieties, featuring Hylda Baker, Val Doonican, Richard Hearne, Robin Hunter and members of the Players Theatre, London |
| 02:20 | Meet the Ancestors | Julian Richards travels to the home of a couple in Winterbourne Gunner, near Salisbury, who discovered that their bungalow was built over a fifth-century graveyard. The programme follows the excavation of the skeleton of a 30-year-old man and the quest to resolve whether the man was a Saxon, or a native Briton | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:10 | 24 Hours in A&E | A 50-year-old woman is rushed to A&E having collapsed at work following a thunderclap headache, leaving doctors concerned that she may have a bleed on her brain. Her husband shares the story of how they met and the challenges they have had to overcome. Other patients include a 13-year-old boy hit by a car while riding his bike and a woman concerned by a headache, who describes her childhood spent in Zambia and Lancashire |
| 02:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Lynn is rushed to St George's after collapsing from a brain aneurysm. Her friend Mick tells the story of their lifelong friendship and reveals how she overcame serious health problems with the support of him and his wife. James is treated for a dislocated shoulder, and 30-year-old Lucas has a suspected urinary tract infection | |