| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-22) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
01:10 | The Seven Ages of Noel Browne | An exploration of the life and career of the politician based on a previously unseen 1997 interview, revealing that he was a challenger of consensus, a radical Minister for Heath from 1948 to 1951, the nemesis of Archbishop John Charles McQuaid and a socialist contrarian |
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| 02:40 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Singer Kelly Clarkson is joined by guest Olivia Rodrigo | |
| RTE2
[102] |
01:10 | Traces | While Kathy oversees the excavation of Marie's grave, Daniel gives McKinven the lead he needs to make an arrest, but it's the exacting forensic science that finally brings peace for Emma |
| 02:05 | Black Ops | Dom and Kay struggle to meet the Brightmarsh Gang's payment deadline, so she comes up with a devious plan involving Youth Pastor Tomi's church fund to try and get the cash together for the pay off. Kay is adamant this money cannot be touched, but will Dom be able to persuade him to take it? Comedy thriller, starring Gbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:15 | OAP B&B | Elderly homeowners are paired up with young renters for two weeks, giving each a chance to experience life from a different perspective. The homeowners, previously living alone, get some company, while the young tenants get the chance to live rent free in exchange for work around the house |
| 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] |
23:30 | Bruce Springsteen: Live in Dublin | The singer-songwriter takes to the stage at the Point Theatre accompanied by the Sessions Band, performing a selection of 23 songs, including classic hits, tracks from the Seeger Sessions and previously unreleased material |
| 02:00 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:00 | Love Island: All Stars | Maya Jama hosts the final, as the nation's favourite couple are crowned as the winners |
| 02:10 | Craic Den Comedy Club | Ireland's best comedians take to the stage at the Dublin comedy club. This episode features Eddie Mullarkey, Grace Mulvey, Jim Elliott and Emma Doran | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
23:45 | Six Degrees of Santa | Christmas enthusiast and single mother Harper creates a program dubbed Six Degrees of Santa in which anonymous 'Santas' give a gift to be passed along, temporarily enjoyed, and re-gifted indefinitely. Her goal is to create a Christmas experience that's real-life, magical, and unexpected. When Harper's own gift lands in the hands of leading internet entrepreneur Jason, he's convinced that the original Santa might be his soul mate. He seeks out Harper, as the architect of the program, to help him track down this mystery woman. Romantic comedy, starring Kathryn Davis and Steve Lund |
| 07:10 | Heartbeat | An audacious thief steals the Aidensfield force's panda car and carries out a series of brazen robberies disguised as a police officer, culminating in a serious break-in at a jeweller's shop. Meanwhile, Vernon persuades Lord Ashfordly to host an exclusive painting weekend and offers his expertise to the amateur artists | |
| BBC One
[108] |
00:45 | Alan Carr's Picture Slam | Alan Carr hosts this game show in which three teams of contestants have to identify a board full of images, with a chance of winning up to £10,000 if they know them all. The teams are friends Jack and Benny from Belfast, couple Billy and Lee from Harrogate, and cousins Farrah and Zeenat from Manchester and London |
| 01:30 | Weather for the Week Ahead | A look ahead to the latest forecast | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
00:15 | The Great British Bake Off | Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond host as soap stars past and present Chris Bisson, Natalie Cassidy, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati and Sheree Murphy put their own spin on a traditional yule log, test their meringue skills and create their favourite storyline in biscuit form. Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith decide which one will be crowned Festive Star Baker |
| 01:25 | Deck the Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators | Behind the scenes with the Liverpool-based company responsible for decorating some of Britain's most famous landmarks for Christmas, following preparations at sites ranging from the Natural History Museum and Blenheim Palace to Alder Hey Children's Hospital and London's exclusive Lansdowne Club. After last year's cancelled Christmas, the teams are more determined than ever to create the biggest and best ever festive season - but face several unexpected hiccups along the way | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:05 | First Dates | Songwriter Kristina meets wedding photographer Nicola, but flirtation turns to faux pas as the drinks flow, while cheeky charmer Billy tries to win over high-society make-up artist Olivia. Self-proclaimed geek James has a date with Holly, who is physically shaking with nerves when she arrives and is looking for someone to boost her confidence |
| 02:05 | Celebrity Gogglebox | A rolling cast of well-known faces including Denise Van Outen, Nick Grimshaw, Joe Swash, Stacey Solomon, Mo Gilligan, Nicola Adams and Zoe Ball appraise Little Fires Everywhere, The Titan Games, Casino Royale, World Cup Final '66: England v West Germany, Naked Attraction and Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
00:45 | Top of the Pops | Noel Edmonds presents a festive edition of the music show, featuring acts including Darts, Abba, Boney M, Kate Bush, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce and Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta |
| 01:45 | Keeping Up Appearances | Hyacinth makes Richard dress as Father Christmas to hand out presents to the old folk at the church hall. Unfortunately, he visits Emmet on the way and they get drunk, leaving Elizabeth to don the costume and take his place - without Mrs Bucket noticing the switch. Festive special from 1991, starring Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift and Geoffrey Hughes | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Maria, a 52-year-old woman who suffers from MS, is brought in with suspected sepsis. As doctors work to regulate her temperature, her husband Duncan talks about their life together and how they supported each other through her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Eve, who's 83, is in A&E with her husband John after she fell down the stairs into her basement, suffering an open ankle fracture. Elsewhere, six-year-old Grace has come to hospital with her dad Ben after getting a piece of tissue stuck inside her ear |
| 02:20 | 999: On the Front Line | In Kidderminster, paramedic Rob and technician Mike rush to a 21-month-old baby who has fallen unconscious. On the same shift in Coventry, two men collapse in a pub, leaving paramedics Neil Vann and Quoc Vo with a medical mystery to solve. In Birmingham, ambulance crew Lizzie and Beth treat an 84-year-old with speech difficulties who is having a suspected stroke. Plus, two crews are called to an elderly couple who are both ill with severe gastroenteritis | |