| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-04) | |||
| RTE One
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14:35 | The Random Driving Test | In this edition, Trish in Raheny and Niall in Tallaght face real routes, surprise hazards and the chance to win up to €1,000 cash |
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| 15:05 | Donal's Italian Kitchen | Donal Skehan reclaims the midday meal with grilled prosciutto cheese sandwiches, a squash and chilli soup with mascarpone, and a one pan pizza | |
| RTE2
[102] |
14:45 | Solar System | Professor Brian Cox explores the solar system's hidden realms, between and beyond the planets, where countless worlds lie hiding in the darkness. He examines some of its least-explored regions and finds out what lies beyond the reach of even the most powerful telescopes, with the solar system not just a few worlds orbiting close to the Sun, but an enormous structure that stretches halfway to the nearest star |
| 15:45 | Mammals | How air-breathing mammals have found remarkable ways to overcome the many challenges of a life in water, from freshwater jungle ponds to the dark depths of the open ocean. Featuring footage of the birth of a huge sperm whale calf, never-before-filmed orca hunting behaviour, and coastal coyotes in Mexico that have learnt they can benefit from the daily offerings washed up on the shore with each new tide | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
14:05 | Deal or No Deal | Stephen Mulhern hosts as a contestant tries to open the 22 red boxes in the right order, taking on the infamous Banker for the chance to win a life-changing cash prize |
| 15:05 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | The duo host as competitive father-and-daughter duo David and Emma take on the challenge that gives contestants a chance to win a limitless jackpot by climbing an endless money ladder. Having already overcome significant personal hurdles and been put in a great place by their competitiveness, can David's risk-taking be balanced by level-headed Emma to help them scale the dizzying heights of the ladder, or will they crash out before they can cash out? | |
| TG4
[104] |
13:45 | GAA Beo | Live coverage of the GAA Club Championships. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill |
| 15:45 | GAA Beo | Live coverage of the GAA Club Championships. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
14:25 | NFL Live | Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts (Kick-off 2.30pm). Coverage of the week four match from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While this is the first of this year's three matches to take place in London, it is already the third international game of the season following contests in Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro, in what is a record-breaking campaign that has nine overseas matches scheduled to take place, as Paris, Madrid, Munich, and Mexico City await their turns |
| 17:30 | Eat, Shop, Save | Ranvir Singh and her team of experts return to give more families an eight-week challenge to get fitter and eat better. First up are the Lahertys from Bury, Greater Manchester, whose aim is to ditch their regular takeaway run and get their expensive chocolate habit under control | |
| Virgin Media Three
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14:00 | Live Racing | Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin present coverage of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meeting from Longchamp. The feature race will see the top stars from Europe take on some strong Japanese contenders, and French jockey Mickael Barzalona rode Daryz to victory in last year's staging. With analysis from Rishi Persad and Adele Mulrennan, and commentary by Richard Hoiles |
| 15:30 | Don't Look Back in Anger | A look back at the stories making the headlines in 1999, set to a soundtrack of music from the year | |
| BBC One
[108] |
14:00 | Shrek 2 | The grouchy ogre and his new wife Princess Fiona set out on a journey to meet her parents. However, the king and queen are less than impressed with their daughter's choice of husband, while a conniving fairy godmother is determined to make sure her own son gets to marry the princess. Animated adventure sequel, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Saunders and Rupert Everett |
| 15:25 | Kingdom | Lioness Rita is raising the next generation, but caring for her cubs alone leaves them vulnerable while she hunts. The hyenas' strength is growing, but a flooded den spells disaster and the clan become separated. Seeking a mate, leopard Olimba begins a new chapter, but in her way is her daughter - she has now become her main rival, and only one can remain | |
| Channel 4
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13:00 | Formula 1 | Lee McKenzie is joined by David Coulthard to present action from the 16th round of the season at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, which was hosting this year's race in place of Bahrain. A Formula One race was last staged here in 2017, when Red Bull's Max Verstappen was the victorious driver in the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton, who was then racing for Mercedes, but now represents Ferrari, taking second place |
| 15:30 | The Dog House | Documentary set inside Woodgreen animal charity, following efforts to match dogs with new owners. Nine-year-old Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday, but there are concerns that the hound may be just a bit too enthusiastic for the youngster. Rocco the Jack Russell has been struggling to find a home, though his bouncy exuberance and love of a good face lick means he could be the perfect match for Zach, who is looking for a dog not fazed by his Tourette's. Grant the stray westie has seen some tough times, but his luck might be about to change with the arrival of Casper and Sid | |
| E4
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14:40 | The Simpsons | Marge and Lisa turn a sad experience into a graphic novel-turned-Broadway show. But they struggle with creative differences and ego |
| 15:10 | The Simpsons | Homer discovers that Maggie is a gifted whistler and tries to use his daughter's talent to make her famous. Meanwhile, Marge impresses Fat Tony | |
| BBC Four
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02:30 | Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry | The famous 11th-century embroidery depicting the story of the Norman conquest of England is an extraordinary work of art. Yet little is known about its origins. Here, archaeologists, historians, biologists, anthropologists and even astrophysicists join forces to unravel its mysteries, analysing every detail to shed light on a pivotal moment in history |
| 19:00 | A Stitch in Time | Amber Butchart fuses biography, art and the history of fashion to explore Dutch painter Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait | |
| More4
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14:00 | A Place in the Sun | Gordon and Staci are singers from Glasgow, and it was their mutual love of music that brought them together 22 years ago. Now, with their children all grown up, they're hoping to escape their hectic schedules back home and find their perfect holiday home in western Tenerife. With a budget of £170,000, can Lee Juggurnauth deliver their dream with any of the five fantastic properties he's found? |
| 15:00 | A Place in the Sun | Chris and Marie are looking for the perfect place to enjoy their retirement in Manilva on Spain's Costa del Sol. Chris wants a property on a golf resort, while Marie wants to live closer to town. Danni Menzies hopes to help them find a happy compromise, with their budget of £125,000 | |