| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
18:35 | Johnny English Strikes Again | A sinister cyber attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain. Hapless secret agent Johnny English is sent on a mission to the South of France to protect Queen and country, and find the mastermind hacker responsible. Third movie in the comedy series, starring Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller and Olga Kurylenko |
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| 20:10 | Pat Shortt's Entertainment from D'Telly | Pat reflects on the central role that variety plays with performers and in drama, including rarely seen material from John Bishop, Kenneth Williams and Maureen Potter | |
| RTE2
[102] |
18:50 | Saving Lives at Sea | In Kinghorn, on Scotland's east coast, a simple call out for the RNLI crew to a paddleboarder in difficulty isn't all that it seems. And at St Davids, on the south coast of Wales, the crew deal with one of their biggest summer shouts - a group of 16 paddleboarders and kayakers who are blissfully unaware that they are in danger |
| 20:00 | Brotherhood of Lions | Despite being skilled hunters, hunger drives the brothers to violence. They rely on the more agile lionesses to hunt, especially during the arrival of zebra in their territory | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:00 | Live Women's Six Nations | Ireland v Italy (Kick-off 5.40pm). Coverage of both teams' second match of the Championship, held at Dexcom Stadium. Ireland claimed a dominant 54-212 away win when the teams met in last year's competition and finished two places above their opponents in the table in third, but Le Azzurre won 27-21 on Irish soil in 2024 |
| 20:01 | Britain's Got Talent | The auditions reach a conclusion as the final assortment of acts take to the stage in Blackpool hoping to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI. A coveted space in the semi-finals is at stake and with it the chance of a prize of £250,000 and a sought-after slot at the Royal Variety Performance. Presented by Ant and Dec | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:40 | Rugbaí Beo | Benetton v Munster (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the United Rugby Championship match at Stadio Comunale Monigo in Treviso, Italy |
| 21:45 | Road to Perdition | Devoted husband and father Michael Sullivan leads a secret life as a hitman, but faces a crisis when his son witnesses his involvement in a killing. The lad promises to keep his mouth shut, but one of Sullivan's fellow gangsters wipes out the rest of his family - forcing father and son to go on the run together. Sam Mendes' crime drama set in Depression-era Chicago, starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Daniel Craig and Jennifer Jason Leigh | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | Gary Barlow's Wine Tour | Gary and his friend Eliot Kennedy head to the Babylonstoren Wine Estate where they're put to work by the chief winemaker and the resident gardener. On the famous Franschhoek Wine Tram, Gary is joined by wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan as they get up close and personal with the local seals before meeting a Cape Town jazz legend for a home cooked meal and an exclusive musical performance |
| 20:00 | Million Pound Pawn | The third and final episode explores the tricky and unpredictable nature of valuing assets. Fashion designer Nina takes her Russian artwork to Ray at Suttons and Robertson's in London with high hopes that the price of her paintings has gone up, but the contemporary art market is notoriously tricky, and Ray can only buy them if he is sure he can sell on and make a profit. Meanwhile, pawnbroker Dan Hatfield takes on an unusual asset in Essex he has never dealt with before | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:50 | Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months | Documentary charting the lives of four puppy litters in intimate detail, from birth to their sixth month. Owners and breeders join vet Mark Evans as he sheds light on what to expect from these young chihuahuas, sheep dogs, rescue puppies and assistance dogs as they grow into maturity. In the first of two programmes, cameras follow the pups during their first eight weeks of life, which include such milestones as opening their eyes for the first time, taking their first steps, and developing the crucial skill of 'bite inhibition' |
| 20:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Ruth Watson visits Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth, which was built in 1877 for King Edward VII in honour of his mistress Lillie Langtry, and later turned into a hotel. Ruth immediately cites the building's painted brickwork as off-putting, while outdated decor and imprudent budgeting add to her horror, as she points out why the business is squandering potential profits | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:00 | Michael McIntyre's Big Show | Lewis Capaldi bravely hands over his phone in Send to All before taking to the stage to perform his number one single Forget Me. One lucky football fan's boyhood dream comes true as he unknowingly signs for his team, and there's a feisty performance from our Unexpected Star of the Show |
| 20:00 | The Weakest Link | Celebrity edition of the quiz, hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. Mel B, Eamonn Holmes, Shobna Gulati, Denis Lawson, Arielle Free, Briony May Williams, Nick Pickard and Rob Bent are the contestants battling it out to be crowned the strongest link and will take home the prize for their charity | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Secret Africa: Into the Wild | Explorer Lucy Shepherd self-films as she undertakes a high-risk, on-foot expedition across remote regions of Tanzania alongside an Indigenous Hadza and Akie team. In this first episode, Lucy must adapt to life as a hunter-gatherer and earn the respect of the tribesmen, whose knowledge, skills and understanding of the land will be vital for the expedition |
| 20:00 | World's Most Secret Hotels | The world's most remote and extraordinary hotels. This episode explores Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, a striking brutalist lodge seamlessly blending in with the edge of the world's largest salt flat. It also features a futuristic getaway of bubble domes in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, a mirrored resort overlooking a majestic Norwegian fjord, an art deco hotel nestles amid the Pyrenees, and the extra-terrestrial-inspired design of a unique homestay in Wales | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:35 | The Simpsons | Homer is filmed fleeing from a wild bear and becomes a local laughing stock. Determined to redeem himself and salvage his reputation, he builds a special protective suit and sets about organising a rematch - to be fought on his terms |
| 20:00 | The Simpsons | Homer is awarded his own talk show and takes over Krusty's regular TV slot - but makes the mistake of tackling subjects suggested by Lisa. Inevitably, the ratings soon start tumbling and the spectre of cancellation looms. With the guest voices of Jackie Mason and A-Team star Mr T | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
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 |
| 22:00 | 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 | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
19:25 | Four in a Bed | The third visit of the week is to Mallard House in Gilling West, North Yorkshire, where manager Olivia Skeoch and head of housekeeping Teresa Weedon hope their guests will lap up the luxury |
| 19:55 | 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 | |