| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-31) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
13:10 | Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator | The year 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell, the Kerry barrister and MP who became one of Ireland's greatest figures by securing Catholic emancipation, pioneering non-violent mass political mobilisation, and inspiring democratic movements around the world. This documentary tells his story, with insights by leading historians and scholars, including former President Mary McAleese, Declan Kiberd, Jay Rosman, Patrick Geoghegan, Niamh Gallagher and Chanté Mouton-Kinyon. Narrated by Domhnall Gleeson |
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| 14:10 | Shortland Street | Long-running hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward, following the complicated personal and professional lives of its staff and their families and friends. | |
| RTE2
[102] |
13:10 | United FC | As the blitz nears, the team see a match, design jerseys, pick a team name, and go roller-skating, but confidence clashes test if friendship can outshine ambition |
| 13:40 | The Dogfather | A Mafia don's right-hand man, a bulldog named Sonny, swallows his ring, and chaos ensues as two of the don's best soldiers try to retrieve the ring from the pooch, who has been adopted by a new family. Family comedy, starring Chris Parnell and Marie Ward | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
13:00 | The Chase | Rana from Rochdale, Shaun from Wolverhampton, Diana-Mae from London and Dhruti from Middlesex - take on a Chaser. Bradley Walsh guides the contestants through a battle of wits in the hope that they'll go home with thousands of pounds. |
| 14:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Karen from Northwich, Anna from Carmarthenshire, David from Whitley Bay and Tony from London 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 | |
| TG4
[104] |
13:05 | Annie | An orphan wins the fatherly affections of a tough-talking billionaire - but the no-good owner of the orphanage and her brother are out to ruin the girl's chances of happiness and make a quick profit in the process. Musical, directed by John Huston, based on the stage play. Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett and Tim Curry |
| 15:25 | Steip 2025 | Highlights from the Steip competition at Oireachtas na Samhna 2025 in Belfast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
13:00 | Sport Stories | An interview with the former Crystal Palace and Republic of Ireland defender, who discusses the highs and lows of his career |
| 14:00 | Don't Look Back in Anger | Archive news documentary chronicling the highs and lows of 2023 and all the chaos in-between | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
13:20 | Heartbeat | When a man dies falling from a bridge Joe discovers the deceased and his girlfriend were implicated in a baby's disappearance three years previously. Foul play is suspected when the man's post-mortem reveals injuries consistent with a recent fight, and deeper delving suggests someone still believes the couple were responsible for the missing child. Elsewhere, Peggy's new look and odd behaviour causes a stir |
| 14:25 | Yes Chef | Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston puts four home cooks through a series of culinary challenges, including how to make the perfect beurre blanc sauce. Sheree Murphy hosts | |
| BBC One
[108] |
13:30 | The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse | Animated adaptation of Charlie Mackesy's popular illustrated book about a boy and his animal companions, who share a series of brief but profound conversations on the nature of friendship as they journey together in the youngster's search for home. With the voices of Tom Hollander, Idris Elba, Gabriel Byrne and newcomer Jude Coward Nicoll |
| 14:00 | Back to the Future Part III | Time-travelling teenager Marty McFly is transported back to the days of the Wild West, where he strives to save his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown from death at the hands of a villainous gunslinger. Final instalment in the sci-fi comedy trilogy, starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen and Thomas F Wilson | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
12:25 | Steel Magnolias | The close friendship of six women from different generations, living in a backwoods town in America's Deep South, sustains them through life's joys and disappointments. Drama based on the play by Robert Harling, starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah and Sam Shepard |
| 14:50 | Four in a Bed | This week's competition begins at Newquay Beach Hotel, where the guests spend an afternoon surfing and a revelation leaves one set of hosts unsure about their chances | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
13:35 | The Simpsons | A gay antiques dealer begins to socialise with the family, delighted at their kitsch furniture and ghastly knick-knacks, but Homer's homophobia soon threatens their friendship. Featuring the guest voice of cult film-maker John Waters |
| 14:05 | The Simpsons | Strong men are left quaking by the news that alcohol has been made illegal in Springfield. Luckily salvation is at hand in the form of prohibition-busting bootlegger Homer, who brews his own beer to meet demand. Featuring the guest voice of Joe Mantegna | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
03:00 | Seven Worlds, One Planet | Spectacular moments from the series as cameras capture the extraordinary variety of life found in South America and visit Asia, the largest of all continents, that hides rarely seen creatures. The sometimes surprising cities of Europe are explored, as are the wilds of Africa, home to the greatest gatherings of animals. The searing heat of Australia boasts weird and wonderful wildlife, while North America is home to pioneering animals that make the most of every opportunity. Finally, there is a trip to the frozen wilderness of Antarctica |
| 19:00 | TOTP2 | Steve Wright presents a special helping of party tunes for New Year's Eve, featuring performances by the Three Degrees, Elton John, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Europe, Blondie, the Nolans, Lionel Richie , the Bee Gees, Madonna and Kylie Minogue | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
12:30 | Lawrence of Arabia | An enigmatic British Army officer tries to unite the Arab nations against the Turks during the First World War, but comes into conflict with the military authorities when he engages the enemy with guerrilla tactics instead of more conventional methods. However, his increasingly torn loyalties leave him close to madness. Oscar-winning epic drama directed by David Lean, starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins |
| 16:50 | A Place in the Sun | Ben Hillman heads to the south-west of France to help Shirley and Martyn from Southampton find their perfect holiday home near their favourite village, Monpazier. With a budget of £285,000, they're looking for a three-bedroom house with traditional French features. Ben shows them five stunning properties to consider purchasing | |