| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-23) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
15:05 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | An electrical repairman sees a fleet of UFOs and develops an increasing fascination with mountain-shaped forms, driving his wife to despair. Meanwhile, a single mother has a similar fixation after her son mysteriously vanishes, and a team of scientists investigates a series of strange events around the world. Eventually, they are all drawn to a mountain where aliens are about to make contact. Steven Spielberg's sci-fi drama, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
15:10 | The Famous Five | When Uncle Quentin's life's work is stolen from Kirrin Cottage, Julian, Dick, George and Anne take the night train to Scotland and are drawn into a deadly game of espionage, theft and deceit. Adventure, starring Diaana Babnicova |
| 16:50 | Wonders of the Moon with Dara O Briain | Part two of two. The comedian visits Jodrell Bank, home of the UK's largest radio telescope, to recall how the first photograph of the far side of the moon was taken in the 1950s, before travelling to Cologne in Germany to meet Samantha Cristoforetti, a European astronaut who hopes to one day walk on the moon | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
14:40 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | A hedgehog is brought into the wildlife rescue centre with a nasty wound on its head and vet Judith treats it with Joanna as her able assistant as she continues her training. Joanna enjoys feeding an owl, but is less keen on the food prep that has to happen first, while two tiny swift chicks are in need of specialist care |
| 15:25 | Deal or No Deal | Stephen Mulhern hosts as a contestant tries to open the 22 red boxes in the right order, taking on the infamous Banker for the chance to win a life-changing cash prize | |
| TG4
[104] |
14:15 | GAA Beo | Live coverage of the GAA Club Championships. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill |
| 16:15 | Pal Joey | A roguish singer dreams of owning his own nightclub. However, he finds himself in an enviable dilemma because of two women - one a wealthy socialite, whom he romances in the hope she will finance the enterprise, and the other a naive chorus girl, the true object of his affections. Musical drama, with Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. Songs include The Lady Is a Tramp, My Funny Valentine and Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
15:00 | Live Athletics: Diamond League | The Kamila Skolimowska Memorial. Coverage of the 13th meeting of the campaign, held at Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland. Norway's Karsten Warholm produced one of the event's outstanding performances last year, breaking the Diamond League record with a time of 46.28 in the men's 400m hurdles |
| 17:20 | Dress to Impress | Three singletons attempt to win the affections of professional street dancer Aaron by picking an outfit of their choice for him to wear | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
14:50 | Coronation Street | Glenda's stinging criticism gives Todd a taste for revenge, Tim attempts to soothe a jumpy Lucy, and Nina holds out little hope after an underwhelming job interview |
| 15:20 | A Touch of Frost | Downtrodden detective Jack Frost investigates after an unidentified man's body is found on top of a pile of glass at a council recycling centre - and the subsequent autopsy reveals a few surprises. Another case is soon on the cards when an apparent suicide raises suspicions. On the personal front, Frost decides to get in shape and joins a gym, where he falls for the charms of his fitness trainer. Starring David Jason and Claire Cox | |
| BBC One
[108] |
14:15 | Shaun the Sheep Movie | The lovable lamb's plans for a fun day off turn into something far more exciting when he's forced to take a trip to the big city to save the farmer, who has lost his memory. Can Shaun and his friends return home safely following their adventure? Animation, featuring the voices of Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes and Omid Djalili |
| 15:35 | Hamza: Strictly Birds of Prey | Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin goes in search of his favourite birds of prey. His journey takes him from the wilds of Scotland to the heart of Ealing Borough in Greater London, and along the way he meets a host of old friends, dedicated conservationists, and fellow filmmakers. He starts his journey on the remote Ardnamurchan Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, home to the largest birds of prey in the British Isles | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
15:05 | Worst House on the Street | In Bristol, Scarlette and Stuart help single mum Natalie, who wants to transform her house into a colourful haven for herself and her daughter Freda. To get on the property ladder, Natalie has bought the ultimate fixer-upper, but major tasks like a new roof and complete re-rendering of the house threaten to blow the budget. Determined to save money, Scarlette takes Natalie to a kitchen manufacturer to demonstrate how to create a bespoke rainbow-theme kitchen on a budget, and they also revamp the existing fireplace for less than £60. Stuart helps Natalie settle on finishing design touches to fill the house with colour. With a moving date from their rented house already set, the pressure is on to complete the renovation on time |
| 16:10 | Location, Location, Location | Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are back with more house-hunters, and while some have had their priorities changed by the pandemic, others are having trouble navigating the fast-moving property market. They begin with people moving from the south to the North East. Phil is with Lauren and Noel, who have their hearts set on a character property, but that's difficult to find in their preferred town of Morpeth. Kirstie helps solo buyer Charlotte, who is struggling to decide between coast and city | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
14:25 | Home Alone | A boy has to fend for himself when he is accidentally left behind after his family jets off to Paris for Christmas. The youngster initially enjoys his freedom, but is soon forced to resort to ingenious booby traps to defend the family home from two dim-witted burglars. Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara and John Candy |
| 16:35 | Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck | The Star Princess is three weeks into her 28-day Caribbean voyage, when events and guest services supervisor Melissa from Southport finds herself playing cupid, helping frequent cruiser Phil to put the finishing touches to an engagement celebration for his new fiancée, Erin. Meanwhile, the ship's entertainment cast are approaching the end of their five-month contracts that have taken them from strangers to family, and a fresh troupe is arriving to learn the ropes, among them cruising rookie Zahra, just 23 years-old and on her first professional contract since college. Cast manager Emma is handing over to her boyfriend, Charles, adding an extra layer to an already emotional changeover. On the Mexican island of Cozumel, best friends Ronan and Alex join Phil and Erin and squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore. As evening falls, cruise director Dan steps into the spotlight, performing his own show in front of his dad for the very first time, before Melissa's carefully laid plans finally come together for Phil and Erin's romantic balcony dinner | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
01:40 | BBC Proms | Georgia Mann presents a concert from the Royal Albert Hall as Benjamin Marquise Gilmore directs the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, horn player Felix Klieser and bassoonist Amy Harman in Mozart, Thea Musgrave, Britten and Elgar. The orchestra highlights the French horn and bassoon in two concertos - one classic, one contemporary, with Scottish composer Thea Musgrave's bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness receiving its world premiere. Mozart's good-natured Horn Concerto No 3 ends with a rollicking Allegro that's hard to resist, while there are more dancing rhythms from Britten's playful Simple Symphony, based on themes written by the composer before the age of 12. Britten: Simple Symphony. Mozart: Horn Concerto No 3 in E flat. Thea Musgrave: Bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness (BBC commission, world premiere). Elgar: Romance for bassoon and orchestra. Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D, Haffner. Felix Klieser (horn), Amy Harman (bassoon), Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore (director/leader) |
| 19:00 | A Wild Year | For the wildlife and people who live amid the stunning scenery of the Lake District, life is one of continuous change. This documentary offers a fresh perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Time-lapse photography shows months and weeks passing in seconds - snow and ice giving way to sunshine or the frequent rain showers - while the animals, plants and people find extraordinary ways to cope with the challenges of this ancient landscape. Narrated by Bernard Cribbins | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
15:00 | A Place in the Sun | With a budget of £70,000 Ben Hillman delivers five properties on Spain's popular southern Costa Blanca for Jacqui Tanner to find her dream holiday home to share with husband Adrian |
| 15:50 | Come Dine with Me | Financial controller Sophie hosts the first evening in Birmingham, hoping her indulgent food will fill up her guests and impress them enough to take home the cash | |