| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-08) | |||
| RTE One
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19:00 | Nationwide | Visits to both County Mayo and Donegal West businesses where tradition is at the heart of everything they do. Presented by Anne Cassin |
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| 19:30 | EastEnders | Sam Mitchell is back in Walford, and it doesn't take her long to cause trouble as she heads to No.55 to steal money from Phil's safe. Jack makes a shocking discovery, Nicola tries her best to protect Harry, and Kat grows even more concerned for Zoe | |
| RTE2
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19:00 | Ireland's Fittest Family | In the wilds of Hell and Back, Kilruddery County Wicklow, The Carr family from Westmeath, the McDonagh family from Mayo, and the Stuart family from Dublin compete for the last two places in the semi finals at Drogheda Port. They fight it out in the Battle of the Bog, and take on an unrelenting obstacle course in Monkey Madness, before the bottom two families face off in the Eliminator |
| 20:00 | My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan | The wildlife cameraman takes a ride through the Gobi desert, starting in the west of Mongolia and crossing blistering sand dunes, endless rocky plains and the treacherous Bumbat Mountain with only his camels for company. To succeed he must befriend the animals, learn as much as he can about them, and try to win their trust and respect, discovering how these creatures have evolved in the most unusual ways to survive and prosper in one of the most hostile environments on the planet | |
| Virgin Media One
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19:00 | News at 7 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team, followed by sport and weather |
| 19:30 | Emmerdale | Sam stands up to Joe, while Marlon and Rhona hatch a plan and Nicola is suspicious | |
| TG4
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19:00 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective |
| 19:30 | Déan Tú Féin É | Marc Mac Lochlainn meets up with Aodán Ó Ceallaigh, from An Rinn in Co Waterford. Aodán wants to restore a precious chair that belonged to his grandfather, the actor Joe McPartland. He is not sure, however, how he will undertake the work without damaging the chair that the Arts Club in Lisnasharragh donated to his family when the place closed | |
| Virgin Media Two
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19:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Philomena from Leeds, Samantha from London, Austin from Surrey and Kevin from Sheffield pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught |
| 20:00 | The Finish Line | Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene host the quiz in which Paula, Jamie, Katy, Dan and Kevin race in moving podiums across the studio floor to try to win £5,000. The contenders battle across a series of fast-paced qualifiers and head-to-head races where the aim of the game is simple - to make it to the finish line before their rivals. The winner then races against the track itself in an attempt to win the cash prize | |
| Virgin Media Three
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17:55 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | A guest at a village Halloween party boasts of having witnessed a murder years previously - and later meets a grisly end in keeping with the macabre spirit of the occasion. Arriving to investigate, Poirot delves back into the annals of local life - and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths, any one of which could have a bearing on the present case. David Suchet, Amelia Bullmore and Zoe Wanamaker star |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Harold Beecham angrily accuses his neighbour Roger Parslow when his dog dies from poisoning, and his refusal to co-operate with the police lands him in prison, where a tragedy occurs that puts PC Younger's career on the line. Meanwhile, Carol confronts a herbalist who was treating Harold, and the people of Aidensfield are intent on impressing a visiting radio journalist. Richard Todd and Ralf Little guest | |
| BBC One
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19:00 | Hope Street | A High Court judge presiding over an organised crime case is badly injured after a fall, but witnesses report he argued with someone beforehand. As Luke issues Eve with an ultimatum, Clint struggles to keep the truth from Nicole. Marlene confronts Sasha about her secret relationship with Donal, and is offered a deal in return for backing off. Lois fears she has ruined her relationship with Seamie |
| 19:45 | If Walls Could Talk | Larne Museum and Arts Centre, once a Carnegie Free Library, has now become the guardian of the town's heritage. Locals share memories of its library days and its transformation into a museum, which was led by local visionary John Clifford - a man with a passion for preserving the history of ordinary lives in extraordinary ways | |
| Channel 4
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19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 19:55 | Stand Up to Cancer | When 15-year-old Callum collapsed without warning in January 2025, doctors discovered a brain tumour. Now Callum is fighting to recover, but his future is still painfully uncertain | |
| E4
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19:00 | Hollyoaks | Theresa risks her own safety to help a spiralling Mercedes, and a resident worries about what a scorned ex is capable of |
| 19:30 | The Simpsons | Lisa tires of being followed everywhere by a lovestruck Ralph and hurts his feelings by blurting out in public that she cannot stand him - prompting disgruntled local lawman Chief Wiggum to harass Homer in retaliation | |
| BBC Four
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19:00 | Winter Walks | Celebrities explore landscapes in Yorkshire and Cumbria. The Rev Richard Coles walks through the North York Moors and along the Sutton Bank. His journey takes him to the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, once one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries. where he reflects on the need for silent contemplation |
| 19:30 | Winter Walks | Amanda Owen crosses hills and fields through Wensleydale and Raydale, taking ancient routes first made by the Romans and exchanging notes with fellow sheep farmers. Crossing over the dale, she drops down to Semer Water, ending her walk on the pebble banks | |
| More4
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18:55 | Four in a Bed | The final visit of the week is to Dick and Liz Bradley's B&B, Bryn Derwen in Rhayader, Powys, where it's all about the home-from-home experience. Harry and Carole appear to have found the perfect match but for Kathryn, the decor is disappointing. At dinner, the B&Bers reflect on the week and talk about keeping in touch, but there's an uncomfortable silence from one end of the table |
| 19:25 | Four in a Bed | The B&B owners meet for the last time and things get personal when Olivia and Teresa of Mallard House take Harry and Carole to task over their feedback. After dramatic discoveries and cutting comments, the payments are revealed and the winner is announced | |