| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-16) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
12:10 | Still Open All Hours | Granville encourages Gastric to enter an art competition, but no one is prepared for the results of his creative endeavours. The shopkeeper also finds himself with a box full of mysterious tins from China, and he and Leroy get to grips with the challenge of selling something when they do not know what it is |
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| 12:45 | Telly Bingo | Lottery game show, presented by Declan Buckley | |
| RTE2
[102] |
12:00 | Horrible Science | |
| 12:30 | Nova Jones | The adventures of the galaxy's biggest music star | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
10:00 | This Morning | Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more |
| 12:30 | News at 12:30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team, followed by sport and weather | |
| TG4
[104] |
12:00 | The Golden Girls | Dorothy falls for a man who later confesses to being a priest. Meanwhile, Sophia searches for her lucky handkerchief before a bingo event |
| 12:30 | The Golden Girls | Sophia's sister creates a rift between the girls, and Rose brings home a talented chicken | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
12:00 | Pressure Pad | General knowledge quiz, hosted by John Barrowman, in which two teams of five players are pitted against each other inside an illuminated arena, known as the Pressure Pad. The team with the most players remaining for the final round will put itself in the strongest position to win the £2,000 jackpot on offer |
| 13:00 | Friends | Joey is mistaken for the owner of a Porsche and uses the mix-up to enhance his image. Rachel forces Ross to annul their marriage, and Phoebe tries her best to look after the triplets. American comedy, starring Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
11:35 | Hairy Bikers: Route 66 | Dave Myers and Si King embark on their most epic journey yet. They traverse America's famous Route 66, planning to visit nine States, serving up plenty of delicious food along the way |
| 12:50 | Heartbeat | Mike and Jackie suffer a terrifying ordeal at the hands of a stalker out for revenge, and David holds the fort while Greengrass and Bernie help to arrange a funeral with a difference. Rural drama, starring Jason Durr, Fiona Dolman and Bill Maynard | |
| BBC One
[108] |
12:15 | Bargain Hunt | Natasha Raskin Sharp hosts as two teams scour Ardingly antiques fair in West Sussex and pick up bargains to sell for profit at auction under the guidance of Caroline Hawley and Thomas Forrester. Vijoo and her husband Conny are on the hunt for jewellery while partners James and George plan on spending big right away |
| 13:00 | BBC News at One; Weather | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
12:10 | Renovation Nation | As Anoushka and Greig search for hidden treasure, in North Yorkshire, Naomi and Byron are knee deep in sludge. Meanwhile, in south Wales, Matt and Michelle lay the groundwork for what will become the heart of their home |
| 13:10 | The Great House Giveaway | Handyman Ned and estate agent Josh are paired up to transform a tired three-bed terrace in Crosby, Merseyside, into the ideal first-time buyer's house. It's in the right location - close to shops and amenities - but a wonky outside wall left it languishing on the market for a long time. Bought at auction at a bargain basement price, it's all to go for as long as the market stays buoyant. Ned and Josh need all their know-how to bring the house up to scratch in six months. Presented by Simon O'Brien | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
12:00 | The Simpsons | Reports of Mr Burns's death provoke a media storm as the townsfolk reveal their true feelings about him, but it's not long before he reappears, threatening the freedom of the press in a bid to improve his image. However, Lisa's newspaper proves resistant to his plans |
| 12:30 | The Simpsons | Homer and Marge visit a marriage counsellor and decide on a trial separation, during which Homer begins dating a twentysomething pharmacist. With the guest voices of Girls cast members Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Allison Williams | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
03:15 | Top of the Pops | Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on June 16, 2000. With music by York featuring Chris Rea, Daphne and Celeste, Travis, Gabrielle, Angelic, Fat Les 2000, Kelis, Muse, B-15 Project, Whitney Houston and George Michael, Richard Blackwood and Sonique |
| 19:00 | Top of the Pops | Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on June 9, 2000. With music by S Club 7, Stephen Gately, Pink, York featuring Chris Rea, Dr Dre and Eminem, Trevor and Simon, Mary Mary and Sonique | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
12:05 | Come Dine with Me | DJ Steve Carpenter hosts the second dinner party in Yeovil, Somerset, hoping his country-style cooking and carefully sourced ingredients will win him the £1,000 cash prize. However, the entertainer lets his focus slip when he allows an unwanted ingredient onto one plate |
| 12:35 | Come Dine with Me | Hosting the third dinner party in Yeovil is diminutive fork-lift truck driver Mel Dunford. With an exotic menu - including duck vindaloo, which is her own invention - Mel hopes to prove her doubters wrong. And it's not just her surprise culinary skills that wow her guests - she also breaks into song, leaving everyone astounded | |