| What's on Now & Next (2026-06-17) | |||
| RTE One
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19:00 | Nationwide | Ahead of the Special Olympics Ireland games, this edition hears from some of those who will participate and who hope to win medals. Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh presents |
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| 19:30 | Neven's English Food Tour | Neven Maguire visits Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, where he meets local guide Dave Harris-Jones for a walking tour. He then calls in at The Tempus Hotel, part of the historic Charlton Hall Estate. In the Orangery Restaurant, Neven meets head chef Cheryl Radwell who shows him a recipe for pan fried fillet of beef with cod cheeks. The chef then heads to Ad Gefrin - a state of the art distillery, bistro and museum dedicated to ancient Anglo Saxon history | |
| RTE2
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17:30 | FIFA World Cup 26 Live | Portugal v DR Congo (Kick-off 6.00pm). Joanne Cantwell presents all the action from the opening match in Group K, held at Houston Stadium in the USA. UEFA Nations League holders Portugal qualified by topping a group containing Republic of Ireland, Hungary and Armenia. Their top scorer was once again Cristiano Ronaldo and, even at the age of 41, it would be a surprise if he wasn't regularly involved in what will surely be his final opportunity to win this competition. Their opponents may not have anyone of Ronaldo's reputation, but the majority of their players have experience of playing in one of Europe's top leagues, including Premier League players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Noah Sadiki and Yoane Wissa. They reached the finals by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an inter-confederation play-off, with Burnley's Axel Tuanzebe scoring the winner in extra time |
| 20:30 | FIFA World Cup 26 Live | England v Croatia (Kick-off 9.00pm). Joanne Cantwell presents coverage of the Group L match at Dallas Stadium in the USA, as both sides get their campaign under way. These two teams last met at the European Championships held in 2021, with England winning a group stage encounter 1-0 at Wembley Stadium thanks to a second-half finish from Raheem Sterling. They also met in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, when Croatia came from behind to win 2-1 in extra-time and reach their first major final. Kieran Trippier scored a fifth-minute free-kick in that meeting to give England the lead but The Checkered Ones replied in the 68th minute thanks to Ivan Perisic's goal to take it to another 30 minutes. Mario Mandzukic then scored with 11 minutes of extra time to play, ending the Three Lions' quest to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 | |
| Virgin Media One
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19:00 | News at 7 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 19:30 | Friends | Part one of two. The pals visit Las Vegas, where they find surprises galore awaiting them. Meanwhile, Ross misinterprets Rachel's intentions and embarks on a campaign of public humiliation against her - but discovers she is more than a match for him | |
| TG4
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19:00 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective |
| 19:30 | Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy | Traditional music from Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy in July 2024, featuring entertaining performances and interesting conversation at the festival. With music from Mary Corcoran, Marcas Ó Murchú, Neill Byrne, Tomás Ó Gealbháin, Odí Ní Cheilleachair and Damhnait Ní Fhatharta | |
| Virgin Media Two
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19:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh hosts as the only thing standing between Matt from Manchester, Jodie from Essex, Jack from Falkirk, Trish from Stoke-on-Trent and a life-changing amount of money is one of the world's most finest quiz brains - can they beat a Chaser, or will they leave empty-handed? |
| 20:00 | Help Me Buy a Home | Liz O'Kane tackles a tight budget for a young mother in Cork and helps a Crumlin family out of a crowded flat share. Plus, Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby find out the toll buying a house has on mental health | |
| Virgin Media Three
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17:55 | Endeavour | It's the start of 1971 - though wearied from the events of the past year, there's no chance of 'light duties' at the CID. Crestfallen and rarely without a scotch in hand, Endeavour finds himself right back in the thick of it when an explosive murder at an Oxford college has potentially far-reaching political ramifications. Meanwhile, the IRA have made a threat against the life of the Oxford Wanderers' star striker, and Endeavour is tasked with the duty of acting bodyguard |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | A man admits to killing his wife after her body is found by the roadside, but Nick uncovers inconsistencies in the story. Rural police drama, starring Nick Berry, Derek Fowlds and Bill Maynard | |
| BBC One
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17:30 | MOTD Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 | Portugal v DR Congo (Kick-off 6.00pm). Mark Chapman presents all the action from the opening match in Group K, held at Houston Stadium in the USA. UEFA Nations League holders Portugal qualified by topping a group containing Republic of Ireland, Hungary and Armenia. Their top scorer was once again Cristiano Ronaldo and, even at the age of 41, it would be a surprise if he wasn't regularly involved in what will surely be his final opportunity to win this competition. Their opponents may not have anyone of Ronaldo's reputation, but the majority of their players have experience of playing in one of Europe's top leagues, including Premier League players such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Noah Sadiki and Yoane Wissa. They reached the finals by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an inter-confederation play-off, with Burnley's Axel Tuanzebe scoring the winner in extra time. With analysis from Gael Clichy, Olivier Giroud and Wayne Rooney |
| 20:30 | EastEnders | Vinny is excited about moving in with Penny, but she worries about telling Gina she's moving out. Chelsea becomes overwhelmed caring for Jordan and faces rising costs, while Ian fears one mistake could cost him everything | |
| Channel 4
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19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | Location, Location, Location | A catch-up with two couples who were looking for homes in east and south London respectively. Professional musicians Molly and Sam were looking for a two or three-bedroom home to grow into as a family but the properties they preferred were selling quicker than Kirstie could show them - or already had offers on the table for £50,000 over asking price. Meanwhile, Rachel and Alan were fed up with paying a whopping £2,000 a month in rent and wanted somewhere they could put their stamp on. Their heads were turned by some striking options, but eventually a stunning three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Crystal Palace won their hearts | |
| E4
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19:00 | Hollyoaks | Dee Dee finds herself the centre of attention and Beth is left startled by a name on a flower order. Elsewhere, things look promising for one couple when true feelings are shared |
| 19:30 | The Simpsons | A trip to an amusement park ends in disarray, prompting Homer to question the behaviour of his fellow man - and leading to an invitation for him to join a survivalist group preparing for the end of the world. As usual, it's left to Marge to talk some sense into her hubby. Featuring the guest voice of music legend Tom Waits | |
| BBC Four
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19:00 | University Challenge | In the third of the quarter-finals, two teams of four students compete to make it to the next stage of the competition as they try to win two matches and progress to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions |
| 19:30 | Only Connect | Three philosophers pit their wits against a trio of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans to make connections between things that initially do not appear to be linked. Victoria Coren presents | |
| More4
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18:50 | Location, Location, Location | This time, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are house-hunting in and around Bristol. First, Kirstie's with Craig and Rich, who have been looking for a home to start a family in for over a year. Meanwhile, Phil helps mother and daughter Laura and Linda search for a sound investment for the whole family |
| 19:55 | PopMaster TV | Ken Bruce challenges contestants to recall facts and stats about their favourite chart toppers and beyond, from the 1950s to the present day. Music lovers from London, Banbury, Doncaster, Southport and Newcastle-under-Lyme compete in this third heat round to secure a place in the grand final | |