| What's on Now & Next (2024-12-22) | |||
| RTE One
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16:00 | The Christmas Retreat | When Kim's boyfriend breaks up with her instead of proposing, her mother takes her away to a Christmas retreat to reconnect with the spirit of the holidays, wher she meets newly unemployed Mark. Romantic comedy, starring Rhiannon Fish and Clayton James |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
15:10 | The Christmas Set Up | As they enjoy the holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable. However, as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him. Drama, starring Ben Lewis, Blake Lee and Fran Drescher |
| 16:50 | Seven Worlds, One Planet | David Attenborough looks at the fauna of Africa, home to the greatest wildlife gatherings on Earth. But even in this land of plenty, animals face huge challenges. At its heart is a vast tropical rainforest full of life, where young chimpanzees learn how to use tools to make the most of the jungles riches. With knowledge passed down from generation to generation, they can access the best forest foods | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
16:00 | The Masked Singer | Joel Dommett hosts this festive one-off edition of the bonkers singing show. Four famous faces sing - or try to sing - while wearing flamboyant costumes, leaving viewers and the panellists guessing who they might be. Can Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and guest panellist Leona Lewis unwrap the identities of Partridge (In a Pear Tree), Decorations, Reindeer and Sprout? |
| 17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team | |
| TG4
[104] |
16:00 | LGFA @ 50 | Documentary honouring 50 years of Ladies Gaelic Football, featuring those who are - and have been - instrumental in the success of the sport - its pioneers, former players and some current players |
| 17:30 | The Secret Life of Pets | When rivalry leaves them cast adrift on the streets of New York, two bickering hounds must put their differences aside and pull together. Animated adventure from the makers of Despicable Me, featuring a Gaelic language soundtrack | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
16:00 | Celebrity Catchphrase | Stephen Mulhern hosts a charity edition of the game show, with James Buckley, Mark Labbett and Mwaksy Mudenda all trying to say what they see, as they guess well-known phrases for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen good causes |
| 17:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as four celebrity contestants pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must 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 | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
15:15 | Vera | Adapting to civilian life was not easy for Lance Corporal Conn Burns and after a series of bad life choices, he found himself desolate, down and out on the streets of Newcastle. Attempting to get his life back on track, Conn had recently been making moves that would see him repay old debts, rebuild relationships and get him off the streets. DCI Stanhope is called in after the body of Burns is discovered, and unearths secrets from his past and betrayal in the present |
| 17:10 | Heartbeat | A white Christmas plunges Aidensfield into chaos, with Nick stranded in Jo's cottage by heavy snow and Ventress caught in an awkward situation while wearing full Santa Claus gear. The police station is also invaded by Greengrass's geese - and a plane carrying a fugitive criminal and his pregnant wife crashes on the moors, leading to a desperate manhunt. Rural police drama, starring Nick Berry, Juliette Gruber, William Simons and Bill Maynard | |
| BBC One
[108] |
15:35 | Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | Nightwatchman Larry notices that the living exhibits of his museum are behaving strangely. He discovers that the magical artefact that brings them to life is damaged, so he and his friends travel to London's Natural History Museum to find a way to restore it. Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller, Rebel Wilson and Robin Williams in his final film role |
| 17:05 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| BBC Two
[109] [HD:140] |
14:30 | Live Equestrian | Live coverage of the fifth and final day of the annual event from International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena |
| 16:45 | Escape to Athena | Second World War Allied PoWs incarcerated on a Greek island plan to defy the SS by breaking out of prison and pulling off an art robbery, with the help of their liberal-minded camp commandant. Action adventure, with Roger Moore, David Niven, Telly Savalas, Elliott Gould, Stefanie Powers and Claudia Cardinale | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
15:00 | Ron's Gone Wrong | The story of Barney, an awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally connected device. Ron's malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social-media age launch them on a journey to learn about true friendship. Animated comedy, with the voices of Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Ed Helms and Olivia Colman |
| 17:10 | The Snowman and the Snowdog | Animated sequel to Raymond Briggs' classic festive tale The Snowman, telling the story of another youngster's magical Christmas. A boy's snowman and snowdog come to life at the stroke of midnight and take him on an adventure to the North Pole, where he and his new companions meet an assortment of colourful characters, including Santa himself, before returning home - where a wonderful surprise awaits | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
16:20 | The Big Bang Theory | After spending the holidays apart, the gang get together to hear about Sheldon's and Amy's trip to his mother's, Leonard and Penny recall their Christmas tree adventure, and Howard and Bernadette open up about their first days as parents |
| 16:45 | We Bought a Zoo | A father-of-two struggling to cope with the death of his wife is in need of a fresh start, so buys a house with a dilapidated zoo on the grounds. With the help of the keepers, he works to restore the attraction to its former glory, while also trying to reconnect with his troubled teenage son. Fact-based comedy drama, starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church | |
| BBC Four
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02:30 | All Creatures Great and Small | Mustered out of the Army at the end of the Second World War, James returns to the Yorkshire Dales, where he is united with Siegfried and Tristan to resume his duties at the veterinary practice. Christmas special of the rural drama from 1983, starring Christopher Timothy |
| 19:00 | BBC Proms | The Royal Albert Hall hosts the TV premiere of the dynamic duo's new show, featuring specially filmed animations of the characters' exploits backstage as they prepare for the first performance of Wallace's My Concerto in Ee, Lad. On-stage, the Aurora Orchestra, conductor and compere Nicholas Collon and violin soloist Tasmin Little perform a selection of classical favourites | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
16:15 | Four in a Bed | The last visit of the week is to Bumble Barn Luxury B&B in Norfolk, where professional chef Paul and co-worker Debbie are looking to cook up a storm. Following a history lesson at an RAF museum, Paul indulges his guests by namedropping some of the illustrious people he's cooked for in the past. With expectations through the roof for breakfast, the pressure is on for him to deliver. However, some brutal feedback leaves Paul sharpening his extensive collection of knives ahead of Payment Day |
| 16:50 | Four in a Bed | Payment Day sees backstabbing, blazing barneys, explosive confrontations and plenty of vendettas to settle. Steve and Georgia aren't happy with their breakfast scores, the Sarahs are angry about their hot tub's frosty reception, Joe's tossing and turning about his sleep scores, and Paul is ready to take everyone to task about some low blows in his feedback. When the dust settles, the winner is finally revealed | |