| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-23) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines |
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| 17:55 | RTÉ News | National and international news. | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:30 | The Big Bang Theory | Penny and Leonard try to distract Sheldon from his career woes by reinstating Anything Can Happen Thursday, but it causes friction among the gang when Amy and Bernadette are caught lying. Meanwhile, Raj seeks Howard's help in preparing for a date with Emily. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco |
| 18:00 | Shortland Street | Maeve plays the hero, TK makes the wrong move, and Esther keeps a secret | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 18:05 | The Six O'Clock Show | A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines | |
| TG4
[104] |
17:20 | Malcolm in the Middle | Hal hosts a poker night and the boys take it upon themselves to entertain a player's daughter, but Malcolm discovers one guest is carrying a gun in her bag. Family comedy, starring Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston |
| 17:50 | Nuacht Cúla4 | News programme for young people covering local, national and international news | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:00 | Tipping Point | Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. Dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes, they hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the greater the prize fund. The player who has won the least amount is then eliminated, and the last one standing competes for a £10,000 jackpot |
| 18:00 | The Chase | All that stands between Max from Manchester, Stephen from Aberdeen, Aimee from Washington, Joy from St Neots and that prize money is the matter of one of the country's finest quiz brains. Bradley Walsh hosts | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
16:40 | The Royal | An accident at the harbour leaves a fisherman worried for the future of his family when Burnett is forced to amputate his hand. Weatherill treats a woman admitted with pneumonia who is deeply concerned about her father's presence around her daughter. Ken bids a final farewell to the Royal, but Lizzie's resolve crumbles at the last minute. Michael Starke, Amy Robbins and Michelle Hardwick star |
| 17:45 | A Touch of Frost | Jack returns to duty after a period of suspension, and finds himself investigating the murder of a man who had been leading a double life. In addition, he also has to deal with the baffling case of a man found dead with his right foot hacked off and replaced by a severed left foot. Drama, starring David Jason and Amanda Root | |
| BBC One
[108] |
17:15 | Pointless | Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Angela Scanlon for the quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. At the end of each round, the team with the most points is eliminated until the final two pairs battle for a cash prize |
| 18:00 | BBC News at Six; Weather | The latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
17:00 | Chateau DIY | In Brittany, Donna and Paul tackle the utility room of their five-floor crumbling home, but with Paul balancing on exposed beams above deep water, it's DIY with danger. In the rolling hills of central France at Château Chomet, Debbie and Dave chase their dream of launching a craft business, starting with a full barn overhaul that strips out everything from a kitchen sink to a towering iron staircase. And in the Dordogne at Château Domaine De La Barde, seasoned renovators Tim and Krys set out to revive a lifeless reception room by restoring centuries-old ceiling beams |
| 18:00 | Sun, Sea and Selling Houses | In Almería, father and son Steve and Shaun Garner are on a high-stakes hunt with couple Andy and Kathy, who are racing to find a forever home after accidentally selling their house in the UK. With contrasting tastes - modern shine versus rustic charm - can the Garner duo strike the perfect balance? | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
17:00 | America's Next Top Model | The remaining six contestants travel to Crete, where they must deliver a short speech to the mayor and local dignitaries, that must feature a few words of Greek. For the photoshoot, the girls are challenged to roll around in a huge bowl of Greek salad while wearing bright underwear |
| 18:00 | The Simpsons | An unearthed corpse opens up a cold case from Springfield in the 1980s, as well as a steamy relationship between young Grampa and Agnes Skinner | |
| BBC Four
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02:00 | Shark | A look at how scientists are challenging traditional perceptions of sharks, with breakthroughs regarding the creatures' intelligence and social skills presenting them in a surprising new light. The programme also highlights some researchers' beliefs that studying the predators could help to solve some of the most pressing medical challenges of the 21st century. Narrated by Paul McGann |
| 19:00 | Snooker: The World Championship | Hazel Irvine presents live coverage of the evening session on day six from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the opening frames of a second-round match and the conclusion of Neil Robertson's first-round contest against a qualifier. Robertson is the only player from outside the United Kingdom to have won the Triple Crown, having claimed this title in 2010, the Masters in 2012 and 2022, and the UK Championship in 2013, 2015 and 2020, but he was beaten 10-8 by Chris Wakelin in round one last year. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker | |
| More4
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17:20 | Four in a Bed | The third visit is to the Jolly Carter pub in Bolton, Greater Manchester, run by Phil and Angie Sutcliffe. Despite a few nerves about the accommodation not measuring up, the room inspections go well, but the guests' verdict on the afternoon's roller disco remains to be seen |
| 17:50 | Four in a Bed | John Humberstone hosts at the 18-room Alexandra Hotel in Llandudno, where he hopes the scaffolding on the outside of his establishment will not ruin his chances. However, when one of the guests gets locked in a bathroom and there is a slip-up with towels and teabags, it seems he has plenty of other things to worry about | |