| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-22) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
18:35 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | The escaped zoo animals continue their quest to get back to their New York home. Having made it to Monte Carlo, they join a circus on a European tour as a means of travelling undetected - but an animal control agent is in hot pursuit. Animated comedy, with the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith |
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| 20:05 | Westlife 25: Live at the Royal Albert Hall | The group take fans on a nostalgic journey through the greatest hits, timeless ballads and unforgettable moments that have defined their remarkable career. Kicking off their 25th anniversary tour, the concert was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and promises an evening filled with emotion, music and memories | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:10 | The American Revolution | Documentary exploring America's founding struggle, and how 13 British colonies on the Atlantic coast rose up in rebellion, won their independence and gave birth to a new nation. US colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes and sovereignty into violent confrontation. Featuring Tom Hanks, Josh Brolin and Kenneth Branagh |
| 20:10 | Human | As the Ice Age finally thaws, humanity makes a dramatic shift abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements. Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi visits the world's oldest temple, Gobekli Tepe, and one of the largest early towns in Turkey before heading to Egypt to find out how cities began to thrive rather than collapse | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:00 | The Voice UK | Emma Willis returns with the spinning-chair singing contest, with Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones joined by new coach Kelly Rowland. With only eight places available on each team, the coaches must choose carefully as they search for the UK's most exciting singing talent. Plus, for the first time, the Rewind button gives them the chance to bring back an artist they regret letting go |
| 20:20 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | Engaged couple Zanesh and Melike continue their game, hoping they can cash out with enough money to put together an unforgettable Turkish-Indian wedding. Ant and Dec then welcome father-and-son team David and Mark, who take on the never-ending money ladder | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:15 | Sacar na mBan Beo | Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh presents live coverage of a Club Orange Women's FAI Cup semi-final (Kick-off TBA) |
| 21:50 | High Fidelity | A second-hand record shop owner snaps out of his obsession with list-making and music when his latest girlfriend dumps him, and decides to track down some of his old flames to find out why his relationships have always failed. Romantic comedy based on the novel by Nick Hornby, starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle and Jack Black | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:30 | Counter Space | Sophia Roe uses food as a lens to explore our changing world, in light of climate and public health issues |
| 20:00 | The Restaurant | Olympic Silver Medallist and World Champion rower Gary O'Donovan acts as head chef. Growing up by the sea and spending much of his life on water there is a fishy theme flowing through his menu - but will it create a strong enough swell of positive reaction to deliver another top award - a 5-star rating? | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:45 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits the Kingston Estate in rural Devon, where former model Liz Corfield and her husband Michael run a luxury B&B, guesthouses and a spa and conference facility, but are struggling financially due to falling guest numbers and the effects of the recession. Alex suggests room revamps and aggressive marketing, but the couple seem unwilling to listen to her advice |
| 19:50 | Waterloo Road | Pregnant student Zoe causes problems for Jack, while Andrew's new scheme to bring a little competition into the school backfires. Lorna considers having an abortion because of Tom's apparent disinterest in being a father, and Chlo visits Donte in prison, where they discuss what will happen if Holly wakes from her coma and reveals the truth about the crash. Drama, starring Jason Merrells | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:15 | Paddington | An earthquake forces a bear from the Peruvian jungle to start a new life in London. He finds modern Britain to be very different from the stories told to him by his aunt, but makes a new home with a kindly family. However, a sinister taxidermist intends to turn him into a museum exhibit. Comedy based on Michael Bond's series of children's books, starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Nicole Kidman, with the voice of Ben Whishaw |
| 20:40 | The Weakest Link | Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Kerry Godliman, Janet Street-Porter, Bez, Josh Jones, Jowita Przystal, William Hanson, Danny Clarke and Ruby Bhogal. They must initially work together to bank as much money as possible for charity, before voting off the weakest link, round by round | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
18:30 | Formula 1 | Steve Jones presents action from the sprint race and the battle for grid positions in the 12th round of the season, held at Circuit Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri took pole position here last year and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris joined him at the front of the grid, with Red Bull's home favourite Max Verstappen qualifying third fastest. With analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Mongerr |
| 20:00 | Doctor Strange | An American surgeon seeks help from mystics after his hands are damaged in a car crash, but winds up becoming a warrior in an inter-dimensional battle between the forces of light and darkness. Fantasy adventure based on the Marvel comic, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton and Rachel McAdams | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:30 | The Simpsons | Bart sees into his future with the help of a mysterious casino owner and learns he will become a struggling musician with Ralph Wiggum as a room-mate, while Lisa seems destined to hold the office of US president |
| 20:00 | The Simpsons | Barney decides to clean up his act and stop drinking - much to the dismay of Moe. The bartender fears his profits will nosedive, and recruits Homer to become Springfield's new resident alcoholic | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:05 | Life on Earth | David Attenborough looks at some of the vast variety of animals around the world, exploring their contrasting features and unique characteristics. Of particular interest is a small furry creature from the jungles of south-east Asia called a tree shrew, which helped scientists shed light on how mammals may have originated |
| 20:00 | Hidden Wales with Will Millard | The writer and adventurer Will Millard travels the length and breadth of Wales to find some of the country's most vulnerable old buildings, from extravagant mansions to a 500-year-old farmhouse, crumbling chapels to a massive military fort. He also meets the passionate individuals who are trying to save these structures before it is too late | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
19:30 | Four in a Bed | The 1,000 episode sees auntie and niece duo Maxine Walker and Tegan Styles of Greenhills Hotel in Pembrokeshire get to the bottom of Tom's bathroom blues. Tom Beynon, owner of Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park in south Wales also wants to know why he received a roasting for his hosting. Chef Dan Latham and partner Lucy Lonsdale of Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy, do not feel their hash browns were a burning issue, while Jacqui and Ivan Fabian of Cambrian House B&B in Powys, question whether tactics were played. Eventually, the payments are revealed and the winners announced |
| 20:00 | Griff's Canadian Adventure | Griff Rhys Jones uncovers the beating heart of Canada's Frenchness in the province of Quebec. From bagels and poutine to beavers and ice hockey, Griff explores just how French Canada really is, and reveals how its history and diversity has helped shaped 'la belle province' and the multicultural Canada of today | |