| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-23) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
12:15 | Neven's Christmas at Cashel | Part two of two. In the second of Neven Maguire's two Christmas specials, he prepares crab gratin, turkey roulade and pavlova. The chef also meets Master Butcher Una O'Dwyer and chats to world champion trainer Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle Racing stables |
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| 12:45 | Telly Bingo | Lottery game show, presented by Declan Buckley | |
| RTE2
[102] |
12:20 | Showkids | Grampa Charley discovers Sam's brother Ollie is changing school grades for cash, and guilts him into changing Sam's too. When Principal Close discovers the crime, he suspects Sam, due to his rebellious new persona. Sam is about to find out why method acting is so dangerous |
| 12:50 | Showkids | Sally admits she put a tracker in Sam's bag, much to Con's fury - they're supposed to be encouraging him to be independent. After the race, Sam tries to impress everyone by offering to pay for ice creams with his taxi money when Dustin's card is declined, and jumps on a departing bus to get home | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
12:30 | News at 12:30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team, followed by sport and weather |
| 13:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Dave, Chloe, Lucy and Darren pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught | |
| TG4
[104] |
11:55 | A Celtic Sojourn from Boston | One of the true highlights of New England's holiday performance calendar, from Boston's historic Cutler Majestic Theatre. A long standing tradition comes to life on-stage for the holiday reflecting the deep Celtic connections of the city |
| 13:00 | Babe | A kindly farmer wins a cute piglet, which some greedy humans and jealous animals hope will end up as the Christmas roast. Undaunted, the young pig proves himself useful on the farm and enlists the aid of the resident dog in learning how to herd sheep. Family comedy, starring James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski, with Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes and Hugo Weaving among those providing the voices of the animal characters | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
12:00 | Think Tank | Bill Turnbull hosts as three more contestants compete to win a cash prize, aided or hindered by the answers of the regular cast of contributors known as the Think Tank |
| 13:00 | Sport Stories | A profile of the former Leinster and Italy rugby player, who lost sight in his eye following a horrific injury | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
12:20 | The Bletchley Circle | Susan and her friends close in on the killer of the five girls, narrowing their list of suspects down to three men. However, a shocking discovery forces them to change their theories and they set a trap to catch the culprit using Lucy as bait - but the operation goes horribly wrong. Drama, starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Rachael Stirling, Julie Graham and Sophie Rundle |
| 13:20 | Heartbeat | Intrigue spreads among the residents of Aidensfield as Frances Elliot causes havoc with her car. An outraged Peggy decides to investigate the rumours about the newcomer and discovers she appears to be hiding something. Rob receives some good news in the post but is later forced into making a life-changing decision. Kerrie Taylor guests | |
| BBC One
[108] |
12:00 | Bargain Hunt | Charlie Ross presents from an antiques and collectors fair in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, with experts Kate Bliss and Colin Young assisting the teams |
| 13:00 | BBC News at One; Weather | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
12:20 | Four in a Bed | The competition kicks off at The Bickford Arms in Holsworthy, Devon, where self-confessed rookie Keith Reynolds hopes his charisma can win over his more experienced rivals. B&B veteran Collette and her bar supervisor Danny think their bathroom is a bit grubby, and Mike and Justin find some problematic paintwork. At the breakfast table, Abby causes commotion ordering a poached egg and Collette makes it clear that only awkward people order them. Collette's honesty doesn't end there, as she reveals that her sausages are better than Keith's, leaving her rivals with high expectations |
| 12:50 | Four in a Bed | Abby Norton welcomes her fellow hoteliers to Newchester Farmhouse B&B in Merriott, Somerset. Collette and Danny are impressed by the superstar quality beds, although Justin and Mike find the linen lacking - and Keith just misses modern technology | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
12:05 | The Big Bang Theory | After more than five years of dating, Sheldon and Amy spend their first night together, while Leonard, Howard and Raj must decide who will take their extra Star Wars movie ticket. Plus, Sheldon's Obi-Wan advises him on his difficult relationship decisions. Starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, with recurring guest star Bob Newhart |
| 12:40 | The Big Bang Theory | Penny gets more than she bargained for when Leonard agrees to meet a psychiatrist on her behalf, while Sheldon and Raj collaborate on an astronomical discovery. Stuart moves out, but Howard and Bernadette's happiness is short-lived. Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco star | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
03:35 | Doctor Who | The Tardis arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where a base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers, then a huge warrior is found frozen in the ice. First episode of the serial, starring Patrick Troughton. First broadcast in 1967 |
| 19:00 | Top of the Pops | Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie host an edition first shown on Christmas Day 1992, featuring performances by Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Arrested Development, Rage, Boyz II Men, Madonna, Tasmin Archer, the Shamen, Dr Alban, Undercover, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Snap, Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson, Guns N' Roses, Jimmy Nail, Erasure and Nick Berry | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
12:30 | Come Dine with Me | Charity fundraiser Rachel Speight-McGregor kicks off a week of festive dinner parties in York. She hopes a full-on evening's entertainment, including carol singers on arrival, will impress her guests - baristar Harry Baines, pub landlady Estella Nicholson, administrative assistant Nicola Gregory and junior doctor Gyles Morrison - and see her on her way to securing the £1,000 prize |
| 13:00 | Come Dine with Me | Junior doctor Gyles Morrison serves a uniquely Caribbean take on a traditional Christmas dinner. Administrative assistant Nicola Gregory is captivated by his charm and keen to demonstrate her affection for the laid-back medic, but the other guests are less enamoured by their host as the dinner party challenge continues in York | |