| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-20) | |||
| RTE One
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20:30 | Heated | oastwatch is seeking to map all seagrass meadows in Irish waters, so that they can be protected and nurtured. The programme also explores how a passion for home brewing sparked an unlikely thought process to turn by-products from beer and whiskey production into a sustainably made plastic. Plus, how one resourceful charity has created a market for pre-loved kitchens and bathrooms |
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| 21:00 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather | The latest national and international news | |
| RTE2
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20:10 | Saving Lives at Sea | In Castletownbere, Donagh faces a baptism of fire on his first shout, as the crew rescue a fisherman who's suffered a suspected stroke. On the Somerset coast, the crew are called out to a Mayday from a houseboat that is sinking fast. In Newquay, a surfer has been caught out by the stormy seas and is struggling to get back to shore |
| 21:20 | Look Who's Hangry | Chef Daniel creates a crispy chicken pancake sandwich along with pistachio and sun-dried tomato deep-fried ice cream | |
| Virgin Media One
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20:30 | Coronation Street | Eva calls an ambulance when Ben experiences heart palpitations, Roy and Carla mark an important anniversary, Jodie poisons Lily against Shona, and Tyrone is shocked by Kevin's meltdown |
| 21:00 | Gogglebox Ireland | Deirdre O'Kane provides the voiceover as a selection of telly addicts pass comment on the week's programmes from the comfort of their living rooms | |
| Virgin Media Two
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19:40 | Live UEFA Champions League | Tottenham Hotspur v Borussia Dortmund (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the matchday seven fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both sides are competing for a place in the top eight and automatic qualification for the last 16, having each won three matches, drawn two and lost just one so far. Spurs claimed a 4-0 aggregate victory when these teams last met in the last-16 of this competition in the 2018/19 season |
| 23:00 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Sutton brings up rumours about Kyle's marriage, and Erika comes to terms with her painful past during a visit from her mum. | |
| Virgin Media Three
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19:55 | Heartbeat | Geoff fails to control of a violent outbreak at the bookmakers, and is in awe of Joe as he takes command of the situation. Debt collector Mick Revill (guest star Martin Kemp) suggests a way to toughen him up, but elsewhere Revill is accused by a local businessman of being involved in some dubious deals. Meanwhile, Peggy can't understand David's reluctance to attend a centenary party at the school |
| 21:00 | Love Island: All Stars | Famous former Islanders get another shot at finding the one - relationships will be put to the test, heads will turn, and only one pair can be crowned as the winners | |
| BBC One
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20:00 | Inside the Factory | Paddy McGuinness heads to Nottingham to uncover the secrets behind one of Britain's busiest pharmaceutical factories, where 230 million tablets and lozenges are produced every week. He learns about the production of household remedies Strepsils and Nurofen, and along the way faces strict safety rules in a zone where even a spark could cause disaster. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey explores the science of honey and traditional thermometer making, and Ruth Goodman uncovers the dark secrets of Victorian pharmacies |
| 21:00 | Confessions of a Killer | On 29 January 2009, Ballymoney dentist Colin Howell walked into a police station and admitted to the 1991 murder of his wife, Lesley Howell, and Trevor Buchanan, his former lover Hazel Stewart's husband. The first of a two-part documentary features the confession tapes recorded on that day and the days that followed. It also includes emotional testimony from some of those who knew the victims | |
| Channel 4
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20:00 | What Not to Eat | Tim Spector and Kandi Ejiofor put ultra-processed foods under the microscope again to show the chemicals that can be found in diet drinks. They shock Frankie and Camille in Berkshire with the extent of their cola and crisp habit, explain why it's a good idea to freeze bread and reveal what effect eating wholefoods and cooking nutritious recipes can have on a person's health |
| 21:00 | 24 Hours in Police Custody | An investigation into the epidemic of knife crime violence that left 97 young people murdered in 2025, 17 of whom were under the age of 16. Part of the problem is the zombie-style knives and swords, which were finally banned from being sold in 2024. The documentary reveals how two brothers, Adam and Eddy Eliaz, made it their business to run companies importing and selling blades, and tells the stories of Ashraf Habimana, Omar Khan and Ronan Kanda - all murdered by children with zombie-style knives that they'd bought online | |
| E4
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20:00 | First Dates | The restaurant heats up as fire performer Hayley goes on a date with business owner Glen who claims if he were a movie character it would be Christian Grey. Heavily tattooed Sarah, 36-years-old from Wales, is looking for a man to take her bins out on a Tuesday and hopes to find that quality in the equally inked Dan. Twenty-four year-old William is matched with with 23-year-old Zara, both parties are on their first date ever. The final couple into the restaurant are 34-year-old Ashauna and 38-year-old Kurt who lends a sympathetic ear when Ashauna discusses her self-esteem taking a hit after facing dating discrimination over her albinism |
| 21:00 | Gogglebox | One Day, Married at First Sight Australia, The Apprentice, Boarders and The Rescue are among the shows appraised by the amateur critics. They also offer their thoughts of ITV's news coverage of MP Lee Anderson, following controversial comments he made regarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan. From March 2024 | |
| BBC Four
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20:30 | Yes, Prime Minister | Jim tries to turn the tables on French officials over the Channel Tunnel borders. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds |
| 21:00 | JLB: The Man Who Saw the Future | The story of John Logie Baird, the man who invented TV, arguably the most influential and life-changing innovation of the 20th century. The programme includes rare archive footage and offers a fascinating insight into a man who was totally committed to his work, miraculously surviving a 1,000-volt electric shock during one of his early experiments | |
| More4
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20:00 | Car S.O.S. | Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on a wreck of a VW Dune Buggy. The vehicle is owned by a father of three from East Yorkshire, who wanted it to be a retirement project but his plans were put on hold when he became a full-time carer for his wife |
| 21:00 | Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith | In the Cotswolds, young couple James and Emma recently inherited Chavenage House and have bold plans to turn the estate into a glamping and sauna destination. At Brancepeth Castle in County Durham, the extended Dobson family take on their ancient and decaying windows of this 14th-century fortress-turned-country house | |