| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-01) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
09:50 | Weather | |
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| 10:00 | New Year's Day Concert | The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform their traditional New Year's Day concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin | |
| RTE2
[102] |
09:55 | Millie Inbetween | When a holiday is cancelled, the youngsters find Mum and Mike getting under their feet, so Millie arranges a 'playdate' for them over at Dad and Amber's |
| 10:25 | Millie Inbetween | Lauren is completely loved-up and ignoring Millie. Missing her sister's attention, Millie pretends she's had a valentine from her new boyfriend. However, now Millie has to keep up the pretence, which turns out not to be as easy as she thought. Eventually she's cornered, and forced to invite the made-up 'Grant' round to tea the next day. Naturally, the entire family wants to meet this wonderful-sounding boy. Craig impresses Fran when he sticks up for Jake - and soon she's got hearts in her eyes too, to Millie and Lauren's horror. Do they need to stage an intervention - or will Craig put her off without their help? | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
08:30 | The National Television Awards | Joel Dommett hosts the 30th edition of the ceremony, as stars and fans gather for one of the biggest nights in British TV, from the O2 Arena, London. Vying for prizes are all the headline-making shows of the year including the unifying finale of Gavin & Stacey, the searingly powerful Adolescence, Vera's poignant farewell and the attention-grabbing arrival of Jilly Cooper's Rivals |
| 11:00 | The Masked Singer | Four famous faces battle it out in a festive special. Joel Dommett hosts, while Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan guess who is behind the masks, but it remains to be seen whether they are right | |
| TG4
[104] |
09:49 | Bígí ag Ceol | Youngsters participate in the writing of a song about baking. Presented by John Sharpson |
| 10:00 | Goodbye, Mr Chips | A shy, retiring schoolmaster sets out to woo a singing showgirl. He doesn't approve of her profession, but she finds life as an on-campus housewife hard to adjust to. Romantic musical based on James Hilton's novel, starring Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave, George Baker and Sian Phillips | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
09:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Fabe, Robyn, Joe and Angelene pit their wits against one of the 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 |
| 10:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Ashley from Norfolk, Sally from London, Lewis from Bury and Zoe from Cambridge pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
09:45 | Oliver Twist | A runaway orphan becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly crook Fagin, and ends up in peril after a wealthy benefactor tries to save him from a life of crime. Drama, based on Charles Dickens' novel, starring Alec Guinness, Anthony Newley, John Howard Davies and Robert Newton |
| 12:10 | Secrets of the Universe | Documentary presenting the ultimate guide to our universe, as told by the passionate scientists, engineers and astronauts behind the biggest missions in space exploration | |
| BBC One
[108] |
09:15 | Abominable | After discovering a magical creature they believe to be a Yeti, teenager Yi and her two friends embark on an epic adventure. They try to reunite the creature with his family, whilst evading a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the creature for their own needs. Animated adventure, featuring the voices of Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai and Tenzing Norgay Trainor |
| 10:40 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Young Gru attends an interview to join a diabolical dream team christened the Vicious 6, but Belle Bottom, Jean-Clawed, Nun-chuck, Svengeance and Stronghold cruelly dismiss the boy. In retaliation for the ageist snub, the resourceful tyke steals an ancient amulet that can harness the power of the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Animated comedy prequel, featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Alan Arkin, Taraji P Henson and Jean-Claude Van Damme | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
09:55 | Frasier | Niles tries to reclaim his luxury apartment but finds obstacles in his path, including a tap-dancing grief counsellor and wary neighbours. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce |
| 10:30 | A Place in the Sun | Civil servant Kelly and shop manager Adey have been dreaming of owning a place in or near Torrevieja on Spain's Costa Blanca ever since they met five years ago. Having grown into a holiday metropolis offering everything from beachfront chill to adrenaline-charged activities and memorable nights out, Torrevieja always offers value for money. Kelly and Adey plan to make a permanent move in the next few years, but for now they've decided to buy a holiday home that works for all three generations of their family. Ben Hillman shows them what their £80,000 budget can buy, from some attractive apartments to a townhouse with a huge pool | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
09:40 | The Goldbergs | Pops is evicted after accidentally starting a fire in his flat during a Halloween party. Beverly invites him to move into the family home, but soon his wild lifestyle proves too much for them to handle. Comedy, starring George Segal |
| 10:10 | The Simpsons | Bart has the bright idea of taking out a credit card in Santa's Little Helper's name and orders a fully trained pedigree collie. Unfortunately, he has trouble keeping up the payments and soon receives a visit from bailiffs wanting to repossess all his purchases | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand | Cameras capture the quiz show host and comedian in the summer of 2003 - just months before his death - as he entertains a room full of fellow comics with stand-up, chat and a masterclass in his craft. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted in full until recently |
| 19:00 | New Year's Day Concert: Highlights from Vienna 2026 | Classical music concert celebrating the New Year, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and broadcast live from the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. Petroc Trelawny guides viewers through the 2026 programme, which will feature a selection of works from the family of Johann Strauss, as well music by Joseph Lanner, Franz von Suppè and Florence B Price amongst others | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
09:30 | A Place in the Sun | Husband and wife Carol and Steve's three biological children and several foster children have all now left home, and the duo are now ready for a new challenge. With a budget of £170,000, Danni Menzies shows them five potential properties in the Limousin region of France in a bid to help find their dream home |
| 10:25 | Find It, Fix It, Flog It | Simon O'Brien and Max McMurdo head for Crewe to meet rock 'n' roller Billy, who lives in a house that is frozen in time in the 1950s | |