| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-19) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
02:30 | The Great House Revival | Architect Hugh Wallace meets Kilkenny-based Trish Duffe, who is getting ready for the next chapter in her life. That means downsizing from her large four-bedroom home in Carlow to a smaller house in her home base of Kilkenny, closer to her elderly parents |
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| 03:25 | Back from the Brink | At the steeple of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in the heart of Cork City, Derek Mooney witnesses the conservation efforts of Sam Bayley and Alan McCarthy, who have helped a pair of peregrine falcons nest. In Slovenia, Derek meets a team of botanists from University of Ljubljana Gardens who joined forces with the city council to transform bus shelter roofs into roof gardens. | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:30 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:00 | Shetland | The return of the detective drama set on the Scottish archipelago. A passenger on the Aberdeen to Shetland ferry witnesses an altercation between two men, one of whom subsequently goes missing, while a young boy is admitted to intensive care after consuming pills he mistook for sweets found on the beach. DI Jimmy Perez searches the shoreline and recovers a rucksack containing more pills and a ferry ticket - which a hooded figure tries to snatch from him. Now a connected missing persons and drugs case, matters gather pace after a body is found in grisly circumstances. Starring Douglas Henshall, with Ciaran Hinds |
| 06:15 | 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] |
02:15 | Misneach | Ireland sits at the bottom of the EU league table in relation to disability employment rates. This documentary explores why that is, through telling the stories of those most affected. We get an insight into the lives of people living with disabilities in rural and urban Ireland, highlighting the importance of further societal change |
| 03:15 | Cogar | How bakers of the blaa have been awarded official EU recognition, putting Waterford's traditional floury bread on a par with other regional products around Europe, such as Parma ham, feta cheese, prosciutto and gorgonzola | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:40 | Below Deck | Special edition of the reality series about the crew and guests of a luxury yacht, featuring previously unseen footage and interviews. Amy gears up to reveal her secret crush |
| 06:15 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants vie to find the single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
02:00 | The Serpent | Charles attempts to set up new life in Paris with Marie-Andree, but his past catches up with him, and the web of lies that he has told her begins to unravel. As the couple attempt to close business deals in France, Herman's committed investigation closes in on them, and what's left of their relationship finally implodes |
| 07:05 | Heartbeat | Ruby is attempting to win Blaketons heart, and Nick's colleagues are enjoying teasing him over his mum's potential romance with the sergeant. An illiterate man, Eddie, is outraged when a cottage to rent was promised to him by his aunt, but instead ends up being sold. His girlfriend calls off their wedding because they don't have a house! There is also an investigation of a peeping Tom in the village. Auntie Eileen comes to visit, and Ruby sees her chance to return to London | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:15 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
02:50 | Ramsay's Hotel Hell | Supercar fanatic Eddie Kaen has spent millions on the design of the Keating in San Diego, California, but neglected to invest in things the guests really need. Gordon Ramsay's visit uncovers empty rooms, a failing restaurant and staff at the end of their tether - leading to a shocking crisis that nobody saw coming |
| 03:40 | Yorkshire by the Sea | Fisherman Darren heads into the North Sea from Staithes in search of lobster and crab. Shellfish are now a mainstay of the catch on the Yorkshire coast, with conservationists ensuring that the lobster population remains buoyant by breeding and releasing them from a purpose-built hatchery in Whitby. Plus, a new recruit joins the team running the historic tramway in Saltburn, and an ambitious couple launch the first wine grown in their Robin Hood's Bay vineyard | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
02:15 | Vanderpump Rules | The cast reunite to discuss the events of the season. Audrey and Angelica immediately clash over a recent feud and Chris responds to allegations that he's been playing away. Natalie and Kim get into it over Marcus |
| 03:05 | The Simpsons | Bart decides he wants a little brother, and unofficially adopts a youngster named Charlie from the local orphanage - much to the dismay of Lisa. With the guest voices of Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) and American Football stars Peyton and Eli Manning | |
| BBC Four
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02:55 | Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit | Scholar Mary Beard takes an in-depth look at identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire, including what it meant to be, or become, Roman, and how the different parts of the Empire reacted to Roman rule. She follows the story of an African Roman from his native land to Britain, where he served as a governor, and in York and Newcastle she finds the remains of Romans, but not as one might imagine |
| 19:00 | Villages by the Sea | Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall, one of the finest planned Georgian villages in Northern Ireland. Owned and shaped by a series of owners, but most notably its 19th century merchant landlord, Francis Turnly | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
02:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | Ninety-one-year-old Cyril is airlifted to hospital after a car crash which required him to be cut from his car. Meanwhile, the medical team treat 57-year-old Caroline, who arrives at St George's with chest pains, plus five-year-old Roman has a pencil stuck in his ear |
| 03:25 | A Place in the Sun | Craig Rowe helps Maria, who works in administration, and Paul, a retired police officer, who have been holidaying in southern Spain regularly to escape the English winters. Now, they want to find a property that feels like a home away from home among the countryside and traditional 'pueblos blancos' of Andalusia | |