| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
13:45 | Shortland Street | Logan burns out, Madonna wants justice, and Harper ditches her meds |
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| 14:10 | Inside Penneys | As operation D-undrum approaches the staff prepares to close the old shop and in Milan the staff prepare its flagship store for an inspection by the bosses who are over from Dublin. In Cork, retail assistant Fiona makes some big life changes, with the support of her colleagues and friends at Penneys | |
| RTE2
[102] |
13:40 | Deadly 60 | Steve Backshall dives with 100 grey nurse sharks and joins a mission in Indonesia to save sharks from over-fishing with eco-tourism |
| 14:15 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | Part two of two. Ethan must confront his worst fears so he can use his psychic abilities to save the Whitechapel vampires | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
13:00 | This Morning | A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions |
| 14:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Conor from Manchester, Louise from London, Elliott from Hertfordshire and Irene from Dumfries pit their wits against one of the ruthless experts in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They 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 | |
| TG4
[104] |
13:40 | Murder, She Wrote | A wealthy businessman's 75th birthday party is interrupted by a sudden death, presenting Jessica with yet another baffling mystery to solve. Starring Angela Lansbury |
| 14:35 | Rúin ón Spéir | Part two of two. Aerial documentary exploring the secrets and hidden histories of Ireland's West and North. In Kerry, there's a look at the Fort Knox of the Dark Ages and the fascinating link between the village of Sneem and MI5's most famous spymaster | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
13:20 | Friends | Actress Isabella Rossellini makes Ross's day by dropping into Central Perk for a coffee. Phoebe's efforts to introduce her half-brother to the city give him the wrong idea about her line of work. Comedy, with David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Giovanni Ribisi |
| 13:50 | Who's Doing the Dishes? | Former royal butler Paul Burrell puts on a dinner party for four strangers, who have to work out the identity of their mystery celebrity host with the help of a few cryptic clues - otherwise they will be doing the washing up. Hosted by Brian McFadden | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
13:45 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi comes to the rescue of more struggling hotels, beginning with a visit to Epstein House in Liverpool where owner Patrick Duggan is having problems keeping his business afloat. The property was the home of the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein and Patrick was sure the guest house would be highly profitable when he bought it, but such expectations have yet to be realised |
| 14:40 | Doc Martin | The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer goes flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision. Caitlin blames Bert for the flooded pub cellar, and an emergency on the rocks helps Morwenna make some important decisions | |
| BBC One
[108] |
13:45 | BBC News at One; Weather | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 14:00 | Money for Nothing | Sarah Moore save three items from the recycling centre at Keynsham in Somerset. They include a storage unit that she repurposes herself, and an inflatable castle, which she hands off to bag-maker Neil - but will working with such tricky material leave him deflated? | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
13:10 | The Great House Giveaway | Wannabe property developers and plasterers Rees and Oliver are paired up to transform a dated terraced house bought at auction into an inviting home with curb appeal |
| 14:10 | Countdown | Colin Murray hosts the quiz, with Debbie McGee assisting Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the word and numbers | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
13:30 | The Simpsons | Homer is filmed fleeing from a wild bear and becomes a local laughing stock. Determined to redeem himself and salvage his reputation, he builds a special protective suit and sets about organising a rematch - to be fought on his terms |
| 14:00 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Competitive juices are flowing as Jake and the squad compete in the second Jimmy Jab Games - a series of eccentric races and contests held in the precinct building | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:05 | Rise of the Clans | Neil Oliver examines the history of the nation's ancient clans, beginning with those who rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his against-all-odds bid to win Scotland's crown. After their crucial role in beating the English at Bannockburn in 1314, Bruce rewarded the loyal chiefs with land and titles |
| 19:00 | The Architecture the Railways Built | Tim Dunn ventures to Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales, talks to the man who saved it from closure and tours the stations of the Hungerbergbahn in Innsbruck | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
13:40 | Come Dine with Me | Council refuse worker Vicki hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Cumbria, hoping to impress her guests with an unusual hospital-themed menu |
| 14:15 | Come Dine with Me | Horse-riding hospitality entrepreneur Ash hosts the penultimate party in Cumbria and chooses a menu of personal favourites, including king prawn pil pil, hoping to scoop the £1,000 | |