| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-02) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
15:15 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes | The infant heir of an aristocratic English family is raised by apes in the African jungle after his shipwrecked parents are killed. Years later, he saves the life of a Belgian explorer, who returns him to England so he can claim his birthright. Drama based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, starring Christopher Lambert, Ian Holm, Andie MacDowell and Ralph Richardson |
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| 17:45 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
15:50 | A Tail of Love | When Bella's funding for her dog centre is discontinued, she turns to JR, a soldier who quickly becomes attached to one of her rescues. Romantic drama, starring Brittany Bristow |
| 17:30 | The Simpsons | Homer gets Flanders a job as a human resources supervisor at the plant. However, he soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished when his neighbour starts to insist on carpools and demands more from his work performance. Matters reach a head when Flanders suggests Mr Burns donate to charities - instead of the other way around. Meanwhile, Marge feels as though their marriage has lost its spark | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:00 | Judge Judy | Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin |
| 17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team | |
| TG4
[104] |
16:55 | Night at the Museum | A new nightwatchman at New York's Museum of Natural History discovers his job entails more than he bargained for. Once night falls, an ancient Egyptian spell brings the museum exhibits to life, entangling him in a riotous struggle to restore peace and order before the sun rises and visitors arrive. Fantasy comedy, starring Ben Stiller, Dick Van Dyke, Robin Williams, Carla Gugino and Ricky Gervais |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:00 | Tipping Point | Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. Dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes, they hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the greater the prize fund. The player who has won the least amount is then eliminated, and the last one standing competes for a £10,000 jackpot |
| 18:00 | The Chase | Sarah from Bristol, Finlay from Reading, Dave from Anglesey and Nichola from Birmingham pit their wits against one of the Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. Bradley Walsh hosts | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
16:40 | The Royal | Dr Burnett races to save two schoolgirls who have fallen unconscious with carbon monoxide poisoning, while Susie has to think fast when Matron collapses during their picnic and ends up in hospital, giving the student nurse the chance to prove herself. Elsewhere, Weatherill gets to the bottom of a family problem involving a man training for the priesthood. Damian O'Hare, Sarah Beck Mather and Wendy Craig star |
| 17:45 | The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes | A racehorse trainer asks Holmes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of one of his cash-strapped employer's many creditors. Victorian whodunit, starring Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke, with a young Jude Law in an early supporting role | |
| BBC One
[108] |
17:15 | Pointless Celebrities | Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a star-studded version of the general knowledge quiz. James Jordan, Gemma Collins, Brian McFadden, Ionica Adriana, Melvin Odoom, Hayley Hasselhoff, Charlie Hedges and Melinda Messenger try to come up with the least likely correct answers to a series of questions posed to members of the public |
| 18:00 | BBC News at Six; Weather | The latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
16:45 | Mary Poppins Returns | In 1930s London, Michael Banks lives in his family home with his children, Annabel, John, and Georgie. Still grieving the death of his wife, and behind on loan payments, his house is due to be repossessed unless he comes up with the money soon. Thankfully, help comes in the form of the practically perfect nanny who returns 25 years after her previous visit. Musical fantasy, starring Emily Blunt, Dick Van Dyke and Meryl Streep |
| 19:10 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
17:00 | The Simpsons | Homer becomes a union representative at the power plant and immediately uses his new-found authority to save the company's free dental plan and avoid having to pay for Lisa's new braces. Featuring the voice of Dr Joyce Brothers |
| 17:30 | The Simpsons | Homer uncovers a plan to move his beloved Springfield Isotopes baseball team to New Mexico, so he takes desperate measures to keep them in town and goes on hunger strike in protest. With the guest voice of Stacy Keach | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
03:05 | Top of the Pops | David Hamilton presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 22 January 1976. Featuring Sailor, Barbara Dickson, Osibisa, Slik, Electric Light Orchestra, David Ruffin, Smokie, R&J Stone and Queen, and Pan's People dance to Paul Davidson |
| 19:00 | Top of the Pops | Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 8 January 1999. Featuring Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Honeyz, Robbie Williams, Alisha's Attic, Alda, Lighthouse Family, Spice Girls and Steps | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
16:50 | Four in a Bed | Cathy Robinson and her son Alex welcome the contestants to the Pearfield Bed and Breakfast in Petersfield, Hampshire, and want to impress them by providing a homely experience. The hosts receive largely positive feedback from their guests, but Millie Bussey manages to find some flaws |
| 17:20 | Four in a Bed | The contestants featured throughout the week reunite to revisit the highs and lows of their various stays, and as the B&B owners confront their critics face to face, they discover what the rival parties really thought of the quality of service they encountered. After the deliberations are over, the winning guest house is announced | |