| What's on Now & Next (2025-09-18) | |||
| RTE One
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19:00 | Cheap Irish Homes | House Hunters Graham O' Brien and Ylenia Di Mauro enlist the help of Maggie Molloy and Tadhg Casey to help them search for a property in the west of Ireland. The couple are hoping to find a do-er upper within one-hour of Galway city, which they can renovate over time while living on site in a mobile home |
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| 19:30 | EastEnders | Jack is set on revealing the truth about Zoe's shooting, so Denise turns to Ravi for help. Julie attempts to talk to Joel about his misogynistic beliefs - but it may not be enough | |
| RTE2
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19:00 | The Simpsons | Bart uses a clown mask for a prank that goes too far. Due to a general fear of clowns, Krusty finds he can no longer do his job, so tries to get work as a serious actor |
| 19:30 | Champions League Live | Newcastle United v Barcelona (Kick-off 8.00pm). Joanne Cantwell the action from the matchday one league phase fixture, held at St James' Park. Newcastle return to this competition after missing out last term, and they haven't met last term's semi-finalists Barca since the 2002/03 season, when the Catalans won home and away. However, a match here between the sides from 1997 is still remembered fondly by many, when Faustino Asprilla scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win for the Magpies | |
| Virgin Media One
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19:00 | News at 7 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team, followed by sport and weather |
| 19:30 | Emmerdale | April is guilty and Rhona is baffled. Nicola is furious | |
| TG4
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19:00 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective |
| 19:30 | Síorstíl | Cutting-edge sustainable fashion competition in which six talented designers transform second-hand and recycled materials into high fashion outfits. The competitors select a moment that means a lot to them, and they design an outfit befitting of such a special occasion. For the first time in the series, one of the contestants will be going home | |
| Virgin Media Two
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17:30 | Live UEFA Champions League | FC Copenhagen v Bayer Leverkusen (Kick-off 5.45pm). Coverage of both teams' opening match of the league phase, held at Parken Stadium. Copenhagen reached the last 16 in their last Champions League campaign two seasons ago. Leverkusen were eliminated at the same stage last season, but have gone through considerable upheaval since, losing manager Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, sacking his replacement Erik ten Hag after just three competitive games, and also seeing a number of chances to the playing personnel |
| 19:45 | Live UEFA Champions League | Manchester City v Napoli (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the matchday one league phase match at Etihad Stadium. This contest is likely to see one of the Citizens' greatest ever players in Kevin de Bruyne visit the club after joining their opponents on a free transfer in the summer. The Belgian was in the City line-up when the teams last met here in the 2017/18 season and the hosts claimed a 2-1 win, and Pep Guardiola's men also prevailed 4-2 in Naples during that campaign | |
| Virgin Media Three
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17:45 | A Touch of Frost | A local gigolo is murdered, forcing Jack to face the uncomfortable fact that some women are willing to pay for sex - and triggering an investigation that takes him into the seedy world of male escorts and their clientele. David Jason stars as the old-fashioned copper, with Isla Blair, Russell Hunter, Joanna David and Martin Jarvis |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Conclusion of a two-part storyline. A kidnap case leaves Vernon's plans for Liz and Ben's wedding in chaos, while Helen's dreams of a fresh start for her and Matt look set to be shattered. Jenny is relieved when she finally gets a medical diagnosis explaining her recent symptoms, but the news brings a difficult decision for husband Dennis, who has to choose between his wife and his police career. Starring newcomer Sophie Ward, Oliver Montgomery, Duncan Bell and Sarah Tansey | |
| BBC One
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19:00 | The One Show | Live magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest, presented by Roman Kemp and Alex Jones |
| 19:30 | EastEnders | Jack is set on revealing the truth about Zoe's shooting, so Denise turns to Ravi for help. Julie attempts to talk to Joel about his misogynistic beliefs - but it may not be enough | |
| Channel 4
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19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | The Dog House | Staff at Woodgreen Pets Charity face their busiest challenge yet, with several dogs needing new homes. Sue pulls out all the stops for a trio of long-term residents - the inseparable Chihuahuas Rio, Prince and Blue Boy. Double trouble George and Daisy can't bear to live apart, so any prospective owner has to take on both and have a garden big enough for them. Simone and Drew travel from the West Midlands determined to meet their perfect match. The hopes are that Johnny the excitable terrier will win their hearts | |
| E4
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19:00 | The Simpsons | Lisa lets her imagination run wild when she makes a new friend and they create a magical kingdom together called Equalia, complete with characters and plotlines. But they find themselves facing a nightmare when the boundaries between reality and fantasy become blurred. With the voice of Emily Blunt |
| 19:30 | The Simpsons | In an attempt to improve his public image, Mr Burns takes to selling plant-based burgers, but Lisa is unable to believe that he has changed his ways. | |
| BBC Four
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19:00 | Steam Days | Miles Kington travels along one of the most picturesque railways in Britain, from Fort William to Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland, a route used by crofters for the herring trade. First transmitted in 1986 |
| 19:30 | The Train Now Departing | Examining the events surrounding the proposed closure of the Settle to Carlisle line - over 72 miles long and England's highest mainline, it was known as The Long Drag by the men who worked it. The programme follows the activists, comprised of railway-men, rail enthusiasts and local residents, who are rallying together to save the line. First broadcast 15 November 1988 | |
| More4
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18:55 | Location, Location, Location | In Surrey, Kirstie and Phil are searching for homes to bring their house-hunters closer to family. Kirstie meets Lauren, who has decided to move out of her London flat to her own place in Guildford after a serious health scare. She is looking for space to work from home but the high prices in the area leave Kirstie struggling to find a property within budget that ticks all the boxes. Phil meets Eleanor, Laurence and their four-month old twin boys who are moving from Birmingham to be closer to their parents in Surbiton, but with house prices where they are searching being nearly double where they have left, Phil has his work cut out for him |
| 19:55 | Grand Designs | Kevin McCloud meets Tom and Danielle Raffield, whose lifelong passion has been steam-bending wood. They've used the technique to create extraordinary furniture and lighting, but now plan to use it on a larger scale. In an attempt to escape the confines of their tiny gamekeeper's lodge, they have decided to build a wavy wooden house in South Cornwall, completed with curved cladding, twisted furniture and interior walls covered with weathered timber. With a £100,000 budget, the pair have decided to do a lot of the building themselves, and Kevin is on hand to discover whether they're up to the challenge | |