| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
02:55 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
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| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi travels to the French Pyrenees, where ex-pats Mike and Joss invested everything they had into creating a holiday retreat and a beautiful family home for themselves and their two young boys. But despite the fabulous setting, the hotel's bookings are poor and with their savings dwindling, the couple are desperate not to take another wrong turn. Can Alex get them back on the right track? |
| 06:30 | Impossible Engineering | Experts analyse the work of engineers including Sir Nigel Gresley, who engineered the world's fastest steam train in 1938 and Eric Laithwaite, whose linear motor made frictionless travel a possibility. These innovators influenced the engineering of the Shanghai Maglev, the fastest passenger train in operation on Earth, which broke numerous engineering boundaries in its construction. Held in place by a series of electromagnets, it levitates on an air gap of 10mm and is able to reach a top speed of 431kms per hour | |
| TG4
[104] |
03:15 | Marú inár Measc | On September 11 1987, Kilkenny woke up to the news that Ann Nancy Smyth had not survived a fire that destroyed her small cottage on Wolfe Tone Street. Although it took the community 30 long years to bring down the man who callously murdered her, they never gave up on fighting for justice |
| 04:05 | Glór Tíre: Rogha & Togha | The best selection of songs from the 17th series of the popular country music series, with the Sheerin Family, Cliona Hagan, Michael English, Mike Denver, Louise Morrissey and Robert Mizzell | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:35 | Judge Rinder's Crime Stories | Robert Rinder examines the case of Claire Throssell. After years in a controlling marriage, she managed to leave, taking her two young sons with her. Life would have been perfect, if it wasn't for Claire's ex-husband Darren Sykes still having access to their children. During one fatal unsupervised visit, Claire's life would be destroyed |
| 07:10 | Unbeatable | Jason Manford presents the general knowledge quiz in which four contestants compete over three rounds to find a single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:20 | McDonald & Dodds | A birthday weekend away goes devastatingly wrong when Angela and four of her friends travel down from Glasgow to celebrate in Bath. When a rugby player they met during the course of the night turns up dead, they all become suspects as McDonald and Dodds investigate what appears to be a case of murder. Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia star, with guest appearances by Sharon Rooney, John Thomson and Natalie Gumede |
| 07:15 | Heartbeat | Bellamy and Walker hunt for a batch of stolen Russian icons, and suspect the victim of an assault at the Aidensfield Arms might be involved when they discover his criminal connections. Vernon embarks on another hare-brained scheme when he meets an Italian truffle salesman, while Helen is puzzled by a youngster's baffling medical history. Guest starring David Dickinson as antiques dealer Crispin Jones, with Mark Jordon, Jonathan Kerrigan and Geoffrey Hughes | |
| BBC One
[108] |
02:00 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus sports reports, weather forecasts and arts and entertainment features | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
03:30 | George Clarke's Old House, New Home | Events manager Mitch and kitchen designer Elliot recently bagged themselves a bargain home in Bromley, Kent, and wasted no time in gutting the interior. The only problem is, now they have no idea working out where everything should go and how to add style and proportion while sticking to their monochrome design throughout. Enter George Clarke to give them a few tips. The architect also pays a visit to a workshop where bespoke antique mirrors are made. But will he be able to achieve a distressed effect without getting too distressed himself? |
| 04:25 | The Simpsons | Marge sees The Bridges of Madison County and begins pining for a little romance to spice up her life, so the family reminisces about impassioned encounters in days gone by. Featuring the guest voices of Michelle Pfeiffer and Kelsey Grammer | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
03:15 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics give their opinions on Coronation Street, Love Island, Sex Actually with Alice Levine, Starstruck, Cheat, Dancing on Ice, and Catfish UK. From March 2023 |
| 04:10 | Don't Tell the Bride | Essex groom Gary plans an underwater wedding 200 miles from home, but his bride-to-be Lauren dreams of celebrating her big day in the Home Counties | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:40 | The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years | Steve Davis celebrates the World Snooker Championship's time at the Sheffield venue, talking to some of the players forever ingrained in the sport's history. The Crucible has become the home of snooker since the championships moved there in 1977, helping to create memorable moments and scenes of drama that live on to this day. Featuring interviews with former champions Stephen Hendry and Dennis Taylor, six-time runner-up and fans' favourite Jimmy White, and celebrity snooker addicts Richard Osman and Stephen Fry |
| 19:00 | Snooker: The World Championship | Catrin Heledd presents live coverage of the evening session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the conclusion of Zhao Xintong's first-round match against a qualifier, and the start of Barry Hawkins' opener. Kyren Wilson was in Zhao's position as defending champion last year and he was edged out 10-9 by Lei Peifan in the first round, with Lee becoming the first player to overcome a defending champion in his debut match at the Crucible since Stuart Bingham defeated Stephen Hendry at the 2000 event. With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis, Ken Doherty, Steven Hallworth, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor and Lee Walker | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
03:20 | Supermarkets Unwrapped | The team head for the Vegan Aisle for all the news on animal-free food. Helen Lawal visits Tesco to find out how they keep up with all the plant-based burger trend, John Whaite seeks out the secret to the snap in a vegan sausage skin, Kate Quilton finds out how exactly you milk an oat, and Briony May Williams learns how to make a quiche without egg |
| 08:55 | Four in a Bed | The owners of the Sea Verge Hotel in Paignton, Devon, try to prove their B&B offers the best value for money. However, Tony and Chris Fulbrook's guests are far from happy, with Christine Hale complaining about the noise from the sea and scolding Chris for serving breakfast in her slippers | |