| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
19:30 | EastEnders | George and Nicola continue to deal with the escalated situation, but it's not long before she is forced to face her past demons. Ravi turns to Zack for advice regarding his relationship with Priya, Max gets up to his old tricks, and Penny is reluctant to accept Vinny's support |
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| 20:00 | The Rose of Tralee International Festival | Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas return to interview the Roses on night two, live from The Festival Dome in Tralee | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:00 | Saving Lives at Sea | In Walmer, the crew responds to reports of a major incident involving a small boat in the English Channel, on arrival they are faced with mass casualties in freezing water. A 75-year-old skipper and his two young grandsons are aboard a yacht that's lost all power and is drifting towards a wind farm. The north Wales crew must race to rescue the vessel and its passengers before it's too late |
| 20:10 | Scotland's Home of the Year | Anna Campbell Jones, Danny Campbell and Banjo Beale have travelled the country in their search, and now the six regional winners go head-to-head for the title. The judges have invited the six regional winners to join them at Glasgow's House for an Art Lover, designed by renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Here, they will go through the homes one by one assessing them on architectural merit, distinctive design and personal style | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:30 | Friends | Joey is nominated for a minor daytime drama award, Monica realises she will never again feel the thrill of a new romance and a student tells Ross he is in love with him. With Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox |
| 20:00 | Emmerdale | Joe has a surprise for everyone regarding his stag night, while Billy is terrified at what Dawn might be capable of as paranoia grips them both | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:30 | Sloinne | Siobhán de Paor goes in search of more information about her surname - de Paor in Gaelic, or Power in English. Siobhán meets Hugh Tinney, son of Dr Sheila Power, an Irish academic who was offered a fellowship by Oppenheimer in 1948. She also talks to Dathaí de Paor about Lady Catherine Power of Curraghmore House, while MacDara Ó Conaola tells her about well-known sculptor Albert Power. Historian and genealogist Paul Mac Cotter is also on hand to advise more about Siobhán's ancestors |
| 20:30 | Seal le Dáithí | Dáithí Ó Sé talks to Máire Seó Breathnach. Hailing from Co Waterford, Máire has dedicated her professional life to the promotion and preservation of the Irish language. She serves as the secretary of Cumann na nOifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge, an association for Irish language officers and she has played a pivotal role in implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003. Her efforts ensure that the public can access local government services in Irish, reflecting a commitment to bilingualism and cultural inclusivity | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:50 | Live UEFA Champions League | Coverage of a play-off round first-leg tie (Kick-off TBA), as the teams look to move a step closer to earning a place in the lucrative league phase. Rangers suffered disappointment at this stage last term when they were beaten 3-1 at home by Belgian outfit Club Brugge |
| 22:00 | Friends | Janice persuades the pals to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets about a period in their relationships three years earlier. Phoebe is trying to move out without telling Monica, Rachel wants one last fling before she gets married and Ross makes a distressing discovery. Comedy, starring Matthew Perry and Maggie Wheeler | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
19:55 | Heartbeat | Greengrass suddenly develops an allegiance to communism to rid himself of an unwanted delivery, while a cyclist dies in mysterious circumstances on the moors - and the incident coincides with a slew of bizarre UFO sightings. Rural drama, starring Bill Maynard and Derek Fowlds |
| 21:00 | Vera | DCI Stanhope's boss insists that she personally examine an apparent suicide. It's a high-profile case on her home stomping ground of Holy Island, so the advice is for her to proceed discreetly. Vera soon works out that there is more to Rick Kelasall's death than initially suspected and it quickly turns into a murder investigation. Rick had been attending a reunion with old friends, a ritual they have all stayed true to for over 40 years, so there is no shortage of suspects as Vera starts to explore the possibility that someone he knew harboured a grudge. Mystery drama, starring Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty and Jon Morrison | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:30 | EastEnders | George and Nicola continue to deal with the escalated situation, but it's not long before she is forced to face her past demons. Ravi turns to Zack for advice regarding his relationship with Priya, Max gets up to his old tricks, and Penny is reluctant to accept Vinny's support |
| 20:00 | The Great British Sewing Bee | It's children's week in the sewing room, beginning with the contestants tackling a pattern for a tutu. Sustainability is key in the transformation challenge as the sewers repurpose fleece into stuffed animal toys and the made-to-measure task sees them coming up with outfits for their very own superhero creations. Hosted by Sophie Willan | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | The Great ADHD Myth? | NHS psychiatrist and writer Max Pemberton embarks on a mission that challenges conventional thinking about ADHD, to investigate if it really is a neurodevelopmental disorder, and whether modern living has contributed to a rise in diagnoses. He hears from a range of colleagues who have serious concerns about the rise in ADHD diagnoses, as to whether the criteria used to diagnose genuinely indicate a neurodevelopmental disorder, or if the traits have another cause | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:30 | The Simpsons | Homer and Marge attend a confectionery convention, where they plan to make off with lots of free sweets. Unfortunately, Homer's love of candy results in him being wrongly accused of sexual harassment by the family's babysitter and smeared by the media. Featuring the guest voice of Dennis Franz (NYPD Blue) |
| 20:00 | The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer | Jodie Whittaker, Paloma Faith, Munya Chawawa and Spencer Matthews take part in the culinary challenge, presented by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith passing judgment on their baking skills. For their signature challenge, the celebrities make cake pops, before taking on a twisted New York favourite in the technical. In the showstopper, they have the daunting task of recreating Paul and Prue in biscuit form | |
| BBC Four
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19:45 | The Flying Gardener | Chris Beardshaw visits Sussex to view the arboretums at Leonardslee Garden and Sheffield Park Garden to discover how trees of all sizes can be used to create stunning vistas |
| 20:00 | To the Manor Born | Audrey reprimands DeVere for not fulfilling his duties as lord of the manor when he fails to attend church on Sunday, but then forgets to practice what she preaches. Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles star | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
19:55 | Grand Designs | Kevin McCloud meets Spanish architect Jaime and his wife Mimi as they embark on a mission to convert a Grade II-listed folly into a family home in Buckinghamshire. Giving themselves a wildly optimistic six-month deadline to finish before the birth of their second child, it's not long before the couple hit trouble. Jaime puts all his energies and creativity into the project, using innovative 3D mapping to squeeze living spaces into the tower, but it proves to be an exhausting struggle |
| 21:00 | PopMaster TV | Ken Bruce hosts the first heat of the music quiz, with five players battling it out for a place in Original PopMaster. Only one can remain victorious and play 3 in 10. Will they score high enough to guarantee a place in the grand final? | |