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What's on Now & Next (2026-08-30)
RTE One
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[HD:135] 		15:05The Railway Children Three Edwardian children are forced to leave their comfortable middle-class London home and move to the wilds of Yorkshire after their father is wrongfully imprisoned for treason. Family drama adapted from E Nesbit's story, starring Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett, Gary Warren, Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn and Iain Cuthbertson
17:10The Note Short drama. A girl on a noisy Dublin estate tries to befriend the quiet neighbour she accidentally wronged, a small act of courage that sparks an unlikely chain reaction
RTE2
[102] 		14:00KPMG Women's Irish Open Live The KPMG Women's Irish Open. Coverage of the fourth and final day of the Ladies European Tour event at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare. The last two winners or this competition have been English, with Annabel Dimmock winning in 2024 and Lottie Woad in 2025, and there is yet to be an Irish victor in the event
17:05Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara O Briain Part one of two. The comedian explores intriguing mysteries surrounding the world's pyramids with the help of archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Chris Naunton, beginning with why and how these structure were built. The journey begins in Egypt with a search for answers about the missing body of pharaoh Khufu, the man behind the Great Pyramid of Giza
Virgin Media One
[103] 		16:10The Voice UK Emma Willis hosts the spinning-chair singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, and Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and assessing more acts. With only eight places available on each team, the mentors must choose carefully as they search for the UK's most exciting singing talent, with the Rewind button giving them the chance to bring back an artist they regret letting go
17:30News at 5.30 The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team
TG4
[104] 		16:15Forrest Gump A slow-witted man has a series of bizarre adventures, including becoming an American football star, Vietnam veteran, table tennis champion and millionaire businessman - but the love of his life from childhood continues to elude him. Robert Zemeckis's Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise
18:57An Aimsir Láithreach National and international weather forecast
Virgin Media Two
[105] 		15:50Friends Rachel tries to decide what to do next, while Phoebe takes some of the heat off her by claiming she is the one who is pregnant. Chandler has trouble on the dance floor and Joey tries to impress an important Broadway producer with his acting ability. Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow star
16:20Friends Joey becomes convinced Phoebe is pregnant and proposes to her so she will not have to be a single mother - but Monica quickly tells him the truth. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross misplace the disposable cameras used during the wedding
Virgin Media Three
[106] 		15:00A Touch of Frost The detective stumbles on an exotic animal smuggling ring at a farm - where it appears an old adversary of Frost has been eaten by a crocodile
17:05Joanna Page's Wild Life A hedgehog is brought into the wildlife rescue centre with a nasty wound on its head and vet Judith treats it with Joanna as her able assistant as she continues her training. Joanna enjoys feeding an owl, but is less keen on the food prep that has to happen first, while two tiny swift chicks are in need of specialist care
BBC One
[108] 		15:35Planet Earth III David Attenborough presents a compilation of highlights from the natural history documentary. In the Namib Desert, a pair of ostriches raise their family in the searing heat to keep them safe from predators - but time is ticking as the chicks begin to hatch. In the cold waters of North America, a little horn shark stumbles into an ambush set by an angel shark - but the potential victim has a secret weapon. In Botswana, newly hatched 'lily-trotter' chicks learn how to walk on water, and in Bali, long-tailed macaques steal tourists' valuable items - which they use to barter with staff for food
16:35Homes Under the Hammer Martin Roberts visits a flat in immaculate condition in Somerset and Dion Dublin spots some cracks in a two-bedroom mid-terrace property in Wigan. Tommy Walsh is charmed by a Grade II listed cottage in Kent
Channel 4
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[HD:142] 		15:30The Bridge on the River Kwai A British colonel in a Japanese PoW camp is ordered to build a railway bridge over a river, forging a vital communications link. At first he refuses to obey, but eventually agrees to take the project on - and becomes so obsessed with the task that he creates a dilemma for an American soldier sent to destroy the structure. David Lean's Oscar-winning Second World War drama, starring Alec Guinness, William Holden and Jack Hawkins
18:35Channel 4 News Including sport and weather
E4
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[HD:162] 		15:05Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Hapless youngster Kevin somehow manages to catch the wrong plane and finds himself heading for New York, while his family jets off to Florida. Having got his hands on his father's credit card, he is enjoying the good life staying in a luxury hotel - until he bumps into two familiar burglars with an axe to grind. Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Brenda Fricker and Tim Curry
17:40Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck The Star Princess reaches the end of her 28-day Caribbean voyage, dropping anchor in Belize at the second attempt after weather scuppered the first. With just 48 hours until their opening night, the new entertainment cast are deep in rehearsals while the outgoing cast, including Adam, Cassie and Lexie, grab a last hurrah snorkelling with sharks and stingrays before their contracts end. Best friends and travel YouTubers Ronan and Alex take an airboat tour through Belize's mangroves in search of wildlife, and fitness instructor Caitlin and her boyfriend, crew manager Edgar, make the most of a rare shared day off, snorkelling the reefs of Roatan in Honduras. Back on board, cruising rookie Zahra battles opening night nerves, leaning on assistant dance captain Mia and a video call home to her nan for support ahead of her professional stage debut. As the new cast take to the stage for the first time, Cassie helps talk Zahra through a nerve-wracking quick change, and by the final bow, the exhausted dancers know they've pulled it off, before Star Princess sails home to Fort Lauderdale to complete her voyage
BBC Four
[117] 		02:40The Golden Age of Canals Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee
19:00The Golden Age of Canals Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee
More4
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[HD:168] 		15:50Come Dine with Me The first of five dinner parties from Leeds. Dog lover Jill is hoping her simple vegan menu will fare well with her guests
16:20Come Dine with Me Acting lecturer Sophia hosts the second night in Leeds and hopes her homage to her Mediterranean heritage will win over her guests. With poetry performances, beatboxing and some impromptu acting her night is set to be a success, but will her cooking skills be enough to put her on top?