| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-01) | |||
| RTE One
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15:30 | Today | Daily magazine show featuring entertainment and celebrity news, consumer advice, and Ireland's biggest giveaways. Presented by Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
15:30 | Nova Jones | Nova's next gig seems set to wreck the home of the hairy Barnetbeasts - and she doesn't even care |
| 16:00 | Racing from Punchestown | Ruby Walsh is joined by Andrew McNamara, Davy Russell and Jane Mangan for live coverage of day four of Punchestown Festival. With commentary by Richard Pugh and reports from Brian Gleeson and Katie Walsh | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
14:00 | Live Racing | Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin present coverage of the opening day of the Guineas meeting at Newmarket, where the Jockey Club Stakes is the feature race. Plus, racing from Ascot and Goodwood. With analysis from Jason Weaver and Kevin Blake, reports by Matt Chapman and Oli Bell, and commentary from Richard Hoiles |
| 16:30 | Judge Judy | Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin | |
| TG4
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15:25 | Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands | Paul Murton explores a string of islands off the west coast near Oban, visiting Kerrera, Seil and Eileach an Naoimh. The host travels on an original steam-powered puffer, finding out about the vital role such ships played in providing a link to the mainland, as well as visiting some of Scotland's oldest religious buildings |
| 16:00 | Rogha Glór Tíre | The best of Country and Irish music with performances by Small Tom | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
15:00 | Loose Women | Guest panellists engage in topical debate and celebrity interviews from a female perspective |
| 16:00 | Tipping Point | Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. Dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes, they hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the greater the prize fund. The player who has won the least amount is then eliminated, and the last one standing competes for a £10,000 jackpot | |
| Virgin Media Three
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15:50 | Emmerdale | Dawn finds herself questioning everything, while Todd plays manipulative games and Paddy hopes Simo can help |
| 16:20 | Coronation Street | After a clash with the Battersby sisters fails to gain Daniel's sympathy, Megan sets her sights on blackmailing Maggie over her late partner's demise, leading to a tense showdown between the two women | |
| BBC One
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15:45 | Make It at Market | After leaving teaching, Clare turned to metalwork and retrained as a blacksmith. Having just finished her studies, she needs to start making money so that she and her partner can save up a deposit for their first home. Orchestra box office manager Gavin, who currently lives with his mother, wants his own place with more space for him and his equipment. They both seek advice on how to turn their hobbies into viable careers from Dom Chinea and his team of experts |
| 16:30 | Celebrity Bridge of Lies | Ross Kemp presents a special edition of the high stakes quiz, with soap veterans playing to win money for their chosen charities. Former Coronation Street star Faye Brookes, Hollyoaks' Richard Blackwood, Natalie Anderson from Emmerdale, and ex-EastEnder John Partridge must cross the Bridge by stepping on the truth steps and avoiding the lies, earning money for each correct answer | |
| Channel 4
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15:00 | A Place in the Sun | Craig Rowe meets Gill and Rhys from Leicestershire. With Gill already retired and Rhys soon to follow, they are looking to fulfil their dream of leaving the UK and moving to Bergerac in the Dordogne countryside. Armed with a budget of £190,000, Craig tries to find the perfect property for them |
| 16:00 | A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? | In France, Mark and Alison cook up a new idea at their B&B and fishing lake, hoping to bring in some extra income. In Portugal, good friends Russ and Brad make plans to expand their e-bike rental company. Meanwhile, Sussex couple Lindsay and Craig attempt to secure more bookings for their holiday villa in Granada | |
| E4
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15:30 | The Simpsons | Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and Frankenstein's monster gatecrash a Halloween party at 742 Evergreen Terrace. Bart and Lisa plot revenge on their teachers in a Hitchcock-inspired short story, but end up turning on each another |
| 16:00 | The Simpsons | Marge poses for a charity calendar and becomes Springfield's number-one sex symbol, while Carl gets a promotion at the plant, before going on a power trip and hiring Homer as his new assistant | |
| BBC Four
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03:15 | Top of the Pops | Gary Davies and Nicky Campbell introduce the edition from April 24, featuring Pat and Mick, James Brown, Fairground Attraction, Brenda Russell, the Primitives, Luther Vandross, Joyce Sims, Bananarama, Will Downing, S'Express and Scott Fitzgerald |
| 19:00 | Top of the Pops | Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on September 24, 1999. Featuring Vengaboys, Sting, Everything but the Girl, Paul Johnson, Wyclef Jean & Bono, David Bowie, Tom Jones & The Cardigans and Eiffel 65 | |
| More4
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15:40 | Come Dine with Me | Veterinary nurse Robin Hills is the final host of the competition in Peterborough. He prepares an animal-themed evening, accompanied by well-presented cuisine, which he hopes will be a big hit with his guests |
| 16:15 | Four in a Bed | The competition begins at Trecarne House in Liskeard, Cornwall, where owners Trish and Tom Brock-Morgan hope to demonstrate that their B&B offers the best value for money. The pair win the group's admiration by sharing their life story, but one guest stirs up intrigue by holding his cards close to his chest | |