| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
02:05 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | The host is joined by Elizabeth Banks, Josh Holloway, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers |
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| 02:50 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
01:50 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:15 | The War of the Worlds | When a mysterious capsule lands in Woking, Surrey, in 1905 lovers George and Amy join the curious crowd to examine it. As events unfold, the couple are caught in the middle of a Martian invasion of Earth, fighting for their love and their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension. Adaptation of HG Wells' sci-fi classic, starring Rafe Spall, Eleanor Tomlinson, Rupert Graves and Robert Carlyle |
| 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] |
02:30 | An Cósta Thiar | Áine Ní Bhreisleáin ends her journey in Uíbh Ráthach, in South Kerry. She gains a different perspective on the sea while snorkling and surfing, explores the long history of this coastal community from the Milesians with a poet, the Seine boat with a tik tok star and ends at the majestic Sceilg Mhichíl |
| 03:00 | Ag Triall ar Chill na Martra | Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta is widely regarded as one of the most important annual events in the Gaeltacht. The football competition which began in 1969 brings together clubs from across the Gaeltacht and Irish language communities. In 2024, during the June Bank holiday weekend, Cumann Peile Cill na Martra in Gaeltacht Mhúscraí hosted the event. This documentary follows the festival organisers as they seek to successfully host the event as well as players, managers and supporters from the teams competing in the tournament | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:20 | Genius Game | With £32,000 in the prize pot the players face their sixth Main Match, Diamond Dilemma, a game in which the contestants are randomly split into two teams and need to work together to win as a team but they need to put themselves first to stay safe as an individual |
| 07:00 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants Angela, Rob, Erica and Dafydd vie to find the single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:45 | World on Fire | Harry is shipped back to Manchester due to concerns about his mental health, and is furious at the implication he is doomed to follow in his father's footsteps. As he returns home, Kasia prepares to leave for Europe on an important mission. Henriette returns home have smuggled David out of France, and Marga plots to flee for Berlin. Rajib encounters a German patrol and tries to negotiate a ceasefire |
| 07:10 | Heartbeat | The villagers fear for a boy's life when he disappears while exploring the gardens of a derelict house with his brother and sister. Wetherby learns he has fallen down an old well and a media circus descends on the scene as firemen begin their rescue attempt. However, panic ensues when shots are fired from the house. Meanwhile, a troublesome celebrity journalist goes in search of local gossip | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:40 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
02:45 | Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig | Sandi and sketch comedian Doon Mackichan visit Donegal in the Republic of Ireland to see what it has to offer. Their first stop is at Tuath na Mara which boasts access to a secluded sandy cove, perfect for outdoor swimming enthusiast Doon. Sandi shares a personal confession and the pair go for an icy dip in the North Atlantic. Next, the duo stay at the eco-resort Lough Mardal Lodge where they meet miniature cows and share stories of Mongolian princesses. They end their adventure in the countryside just north of Donegal Bay where they stay in Candlewick Cottage in which Doon serenades Sandi with improvised comedy tunes on the piano |
| 03:40 | Sarah Beeny's New Country Lives | Dave and Lynn need help with the layout and decoration of their living room, while Kay plans her first ever craft fair | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
02:10 | Married at First Sight USA | Ten singles from Austin, Texas are ready to marry complete strangers in the ultimate quest for love. The first two couples say I do, sparks fly for one pair, but first impressions falter when one newly-wed clashes with their in-laws and another faces a shocking twist with their new family |
| 03:05 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | The chef heads to floundering soul food restaurant Blackberry's in Plainfield, New Jersey, but struggles to get his message across to indomitable owner Shelley. Her refusal to deal with the truth comes to a head when Gordon finds a dead mouse in the doorway, prompting him to step up his efforts to change her ways | |
| BBC Four
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02:00 | Art That Made Us | The world wars force artists to grapple with destruction and savagery, challenging conventions and the old imperial order, while those fleeing war bring new ideas to Britain. Contemporary war photographer Oliver Chanarin traces the story of William Orpen's subversive protest image, To the Unknown British Soldier in France, picturing a lone draped coffin amid the magnificence of the Palace of Versailles where peace delegates met in 1919, while artist Ryan Gander examines how sculptor Barbara Hepworth tried to make sense of war by reaching for beauty in abstract human forms and Denzil Forrester looks ahead to the post-colonial aftermath of war |
| 19:00 | University Challenge | Jeremy Paxman asks the questions as the first-round matches continue with an Oxbridge clash as Oriel College, Oxford go up against Christ's College, Cambridge for a place in the next round of the student quiz | |
| More4
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02:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | This edition focuses on a mother's role in different family units. Jacob, 20, arrives in resus with suspected internal bleeding after crashing his car into a wall at high speed, while Joan, 82, is treated for a head wound after tripping down the stairs at home, and seven-year-old Jackson has a suspected infection on his cheek. Documentary following life inside the A&E department of St George's in south-west London, focusing on patients, their families and the staff dealing with the emergencies |
| 03:25 | Food Unwrapped | Jimmy Doherty and Matt Tebbutt embark on an extraordinary road trip through America's Deep South. Starting on the Gulf Coast, in New Orleans, they discover how the shells from the huge number of oysters consumed locally could protect the coastline. Heading through Mississippi, Jimmy and Matt find out what makes southern sweet tea different from a British cuppa. In Alabama, Matt wants to know why they fry green tomatoes, and Jimmy uncovers exactly what grits are. Then it's off to Tennessee to visit the Jack Daniels distillery and discover the secrets of sour mash. In Louisville, where the South meets the North, Jimmy and Matt learn about fast-food consistency at Kentucky Fried Chicken HQ | |