| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-12) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
22:35 | The Case I Can't Forget | Documentary examining Dublin criminal Martin Cahill, going behind the scenes of An Garda Siochana's Tango Squad unit and their efforts to suffocate Cahill's activities. Featuring a look at how An Garda Siochana dismantled the Dublin criminal's gang and worked to recover the proceeds of his crimes |
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| 23:40 | These Sacred Vows | Ava is stressed as her English boyfriend will soon be arriving in Tenerife and none of her friends are willing help her prepare for his arrival. In truth, she's stressed because he's a germophobe and she hasn't told him about her recent diagnosis of herpes - something which Cormac finds hilarious and bizarre. When Felix arrives, Ava maintains a sense of normality as best she can | |
| RTE2
[102] |
22:30 | Whatever it Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal | In 2019, a middle-aged couple become targets of relentless cyberstalking and a stream of bizarre, unsettling deliveries. Cameras reveal how the campaign of harassment grows increasingly threatening. Local police and the FBI investigate, following a trail that leads to a Silicon Valley giant, and a cast of suspects that few could have anticipated |
| 00:10 | John Wayne Gacy: The True Story | This documentary reveals the true story behind 'Devil in Disguise,' exposing the shocking police failures that surrounded the crimes of John Wayne Gacy | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
22:25 | The Assembly Ireland | Comedian Joanne McNally faces a group of 34 autistic and neurodivergent interviewers where no question is off the table. Issues tackled include dating, adoption and eating disorders |
| 23:25 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi turns referee to settle a problem between Donna, the manager of Redditch hotel The Blue Inn, and the owner, who monitors her every move on CCTV cameras from her office more than 400 miles away in Paris. Despite having 15 staff, Donna works 100 hours a week and insists on getting too hands-on, so Alex asks her to devise a plan to get more heads on beds before they cross the Channel to see the boss | |
| TG4
[104] |
22:30 | The Deal | Alexandra is disturbed by the unexpected arrival of a new Iranian engineer. Iranian Minister Mahdavi juggles political pressure and personal turmoil, turning to a shady businessman for help |
| 23:28 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
22:30 | Friends | Phoebe catches chickenpox just as her seafaring boyfriend returns home. Joey gets a job at Chandler's company and Monica becomes obsessed with proving Richard is more neurotic than she is. American comedy, guest starring Charlie Sheen |
| 23:00 | Love Island USA | The American version of the relationship-based reality show, in which singletons compete to pair off while living in a villa | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
22:00 | Mr Bates vs the Post Office: The Impact | In January 2024, the drama series Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the story of the faulty Horizon computer and the subpostmasters wrongfully accused of theft to a national audience. In this follow-up documentary, the former subpostmasters and subpostmistresses involved talk about the impact of the drama, while more come forward to tell their heart-breaking stories. Narrated by Toby Jones |
| 23:05 | The Body in the Lake | Tim is disgusted with Dani and wants her gone. At the school, a suspended Dani gathers her artwork as Sienna tries to offer some comfort, and they discuss their shared experience of foster care. Bel asks a nervous Sienna to speak at the vigil for Zac that night. Tim is confronted by Dani about the texts, but he shrugs off her questions | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:30 | BBC Newsline; Weather | |
| 22:40 | The Big Deal with Steph McGovern | Seven pairs of aspiring art dealers face challenges testing creativity, business skills and market instincts. Guided by Steph McGovern, Cordelia de Freitas and experts, they keep every penny earned. First, they select graduate artists, negotiate commissions and sell works at auction, with elimination looming and £50,000 in art awaiting the winners | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
22:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | This instalment focuses on the back stories of patients who have proved an inspiration to their families, detailing how they have jointly faced major challenges. Forty-four-year-old Anita is rushed into Queen's after suffering a cardiac arrest. While the team determines why her heart stopped, her mother recounts the difficulties they've contested. As the clinical team tends to a 94-year-old who has collapsed, his daughter talks about why he's known as Mr Sunshine. Five-year-old Lottie has injured her leg. Her mum reflects on the joy her daughter brings, though a scan then delivers some worrying news |
| 23:05 | 999: On the Front Line | The paramedics plan to take a woman who is in the advanced stages of labour to hospital, but when her waters suddenly break, they have to think again. A diabetic man has a painful urine infection, and a 14-month-old is choking and won't feed. A woman collapses at home and needs help getting up, but her daughter is more worried about her increasing confusion | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
22:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics review Wild Isles, Starstruck, The Apprentice, MILF Manor, The Piano and Married at First Sight Australia. They also share their thoughts on an unusual edition Match of the Day, and an ITV News report on Gary Lineker. First shown in March 2023 |
| 23:00 | Naked Attraction | Dating show hosted by Anna Richardson in which two singletons choose a date from a selection of six naked people, who are revealed to them one body part at a time. This time, 22-year-old transgender woman Amira, and Andy, a rugby player from Coventry, take part | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
22:00 | I, Claudius | Piso and his wife are charged with the murder of Germanicus. As the trial proceeds, the couple decide the only way out is a joint suicide. However, as Plancina takes hold of the dagger, an unexpected turn of events takes place. Drama, starring Derek Jacobi, John Hurt and Sian Phillips. Part of the Visions of Rome Season |
| 22:50 | I, Claudius | Lollia is unable to live with the memory of being abused by Tiberius and commits suicide. Meanwhile, he banishes his mother from government and out of his life after growing tired of her meddling. Livilla plots to remove Castor from the picture so she and Sejanus can be together. Part of the Visions of Rome Season | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
22:00 | 24 Hours in Police Custody | The story of a brutal premeditated knife and gun attack on the doorstep of a man's house in Luton, where the police fight against the odds to identify those responsible. A group of attackers have used the cover of darkness to approach the man outside his house. They shoot him three times and hack at him with a machete before fleeing the scene and burning their getaway car. Remarkably, the target of the attack has survived. Detectives from Bedfordshire Police's Major Crime Unit launch an attempted murder investigation but there are no witnesses, the victim is in hospital unable to talk to them and his family are terrified. With little evidence to go on, police hope that a bulky gold chain with a Tasmanian devil will prove a vital clue to what lay behind the crime and who's responsible. Featuring unprecedented access to a live investigation, cameras follow every twist and turn as detectives decide to launch a series of armed raids across Luton to arrest potential suspects |
| 23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | Pub landlord Tony is brought in with burnt legs as a result of his barbecue gas cylinder exploding - made slightly worse by the fact he was only wearing boxer shorts at the time. Henry, a 93-year-old war veteran, is rushed in with severe breathing difficulties, and builder Bill was knocked unconscious after falling off his shed. His CT scan reveals he has broken his neck in three places, and he may need surgery to avoid damage to his spinal cord | |