| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-18) | |||
| RTE One
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18:01 | RTÉ News: Six One and Weather | The latest national and international headlines |
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| 18:35 | Johnny English Strikes Again | A sinister cyber attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain. Hapless secret agent Johnny English is sent on a mission to the South of France to protect Queen and country, and find the mastermind hacker responsible. Third movie in the comedy series, starring Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller and Olga Kurylenko | |
| RTE2
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17:50 | Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby | Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work in the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland hotel. Built downwards into a quarry, the hotel known as the world's first 'earthscraper' offers guests hi-tech experiences and has windows looking into aquariums |
| 18:50 | Saving Lives at Sea | In Kinghorn, on Scotland's east coast, a simple call out for the RNLI crew to a paddleboarder in difficulty isn't all that it seems. And at St Davids, on the south coast of Wales, the crew deal with one of their biggest summer shouts - a group of 16 paddleboarders and kayakers who are blissfully unaware that they are in danger | |
| Virgin Media One
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17:00 | Live Women's Six Nations | Ireland v Italy (Kick-off 5.40pm). Coverage of both teams' second match of the Championship, held at Dexcom Stadium. Ireland claimed a dominant 54-212 away win when the teams met in last year's competition and finished two places above their opponents in the table in third, but Le Azzurre won 27-21 on Irish soil in 2024 |
| 20:01 | Britain's Got Talent | The auditions reach a conclusion as the final assortment of acts take to the stage in Blackpool hoping to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI. A coveted space in the semi-finals is at stake and with it the chance of a prize of £250,000 and a sought-after slot at the Royal Variety Performance. Presented by Ant and Dec | |
| TG4
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17:00 | Ain't Misbehavin' | A wealthy businessman is smitten with a cabaret singer after seeing her on TV. Their whirlwind romance creates a scandal as her unrefined manners shock his high-society circle of friends, while they also have to contend with his well-meaning friend, who fears she is only after his money. Musical comedy, starring Rory Calhoun, Piper Laurie and Jack Carson |
| 18:25 | Lú Abú - The Louth LGFA Story | Behind the scenes following the Louth Ladies Gaelic Football team's inspiring journey as they chase glory in the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship | |
| Virgin Media Two
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18:00 | Paddington Station 24/7 | Behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK's busiest transport hubs, chronicling the issues that face station staff, transport workers, emergency services, commuters and tourists |
| 19:00 | Gary Barlow's Wine Tour | Gary and his friend Eliot Kennedy head to the Babylonstoren Wine Estate where they're put to work by the chief winemaker and the resident gardener. On the famous Franschhoek Wine Tram, Gary is joined by wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan as they get up close and personal with the local seals before meeting a Cape Town jazz legend for a home cooked meal and an exclusive musical performance | |
| Virgin Media Three
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17:45 | Hotel Benidorm: Fun-Loving Brits in the Sun | Staff at Hotel Benidorm Plaza are trying to keep their cool as the reception air conditioning has a temporary malfunction, while guest experience manager Rosanna sweeps Holly and Dan off to one of Benidorm's best-kept secrets. Owner Fede and his wife are turning 40 and have challenged hotel manager Angel to throw them a party at the hotel for the great and the good of Benidorm. |
| 18:50 | Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months | Documentary charting the lives of four puppy litters in intimate detail, from birth to their sixth month. Owners and breeders join vet Mark Evans as he sheds light on what to expect from these young chihuahuas, sheep dogs, rescue puppies and assistance dogs as they grow into maturity. In the first of two programmes, cameras follow the pups during their first eight weeks of life, which include such milestones as opening their eyes for the first time, taking their first steps, and developing the crucial skill of 'bite inhibition' | |
| BBC One
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17:40 | Celebrity Bridge of Lies | Ross Kemp presents a celebrity edition of the high stakes quiz, with Amy Dowden, Nina Wadia, Montell Douglas and Toyah Willcox playing to win money for their chosen charities. They must cross the Bridge by stepping on the truths and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer |
| 18:25 | Blankety Blank | Bradley Walsh hosts the comedy quiz show in which a panel of six celebrities fill in the missing blanks and help win some brilliant prizes for some very lucky contestants. This week, he is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Jill Scott, Aisling Bea, Guz Khan, Nitro and the Rev Kate Bottley | |
| Channel 4
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17:20 | The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer | Emmett J Scanlan, Mark Wright, Nella Rose, Mutya Buena and Ralf Little take part in the culinary challenge, with guest judge Cherish Finden joining regulars Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond. The contestants make Signature pull-apart savoury rolls and grapple with vegan fruit tarts in the Technical. And for the Showstopper, the celebs recreate their most ridiculous purchase ever |
| 18:30 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather | |
| E4
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18:05 | The Simpsons | Homer tries to help his fugitive mother Mona evade justice, but unwittingly delivers her into the hands of the police - who promptly put her on trial for sabotaging Mr Burns' germ warfare laboratory back in the 1960s. With the guest voice of Glenn Close |
| 18:35 | The Simpsons | Lisa is elected student president and immediately falls foul of Principal Skinner, who fools her into taking popular classes off the curriculum. Angry at his deception, she retaliates by calling her classmates out on strike. With the guest voice of film-maker Michael Moore | |
| BBC Four
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02:40 | The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years | Steve Davis celebrates the World Snooker Championship's time at the Sheffield venue, talking to some of the players forever ingrained in the sport's history. The Crucible has become the home of snooker since the championships moved there in 1977, helping to create memorable moments and scenes of drama that live on to this day. Featuring interviews with former champions Stephen Hendry and Dennis Taylor, six-time runner-up and fans' favourite Jimmy White, and celebrity snooker addicts Richard Osman and Stephen Fry |
| 19:00 | Snooker: The World Championship | Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the evening session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Zhao Xintong's first-round match against a qualifier, and the start of Barry Hawkins' opener. Kyren Wilson was in Zhao's position as defending champion last year and he was edged out 10-9 by Lei Peifan in the first round, with Lee becoming the first player to overcome a defending champion in his debut match at the Crucible since Stuart Bingham defeated Stephen Hendry at the 2000 event. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker | |
| More4
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17:50 | Come Dine with Me | DJ Scott Langley hosts the final party in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and decides to take a gamble by serving fried pigeon as his main course. He insists on an 'outrageous' dress code for the evening, and unveils some special entertainment before the week's winner is announced |
| 18:20 | Four in a Bed | The competition begins at the Buck Inn in Malham, North Yorkshire, where mother-and-daughter team Karen and Kathryn Souter hope their B&B will impress their guests | |