| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-09) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
19:30 | Fair City | With Kev on the run and depending on Paul, Orla advises Paul how to deal with the escalating situation. After Ian's targeting of Holly , Greg finds himself in line for promotion. Emma proves an unlikely nurse when Tommy gets injured and Sharon is not pleased by Jacinta's interference |
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| 20:00 | The Zoo | Kildare the zebra is still struggling to stand up after being under anaesthetic and the team face race against time to save the elderly animal. Jasmina the red panda undergoes a quick dental procedure and finds a new male in her habitat when she returns, while Tundra the Amur tiger receives a contraceptive chip | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:25 | Secret Weapons of World War II | The birth of groundbreaking technologies that shaped modern warfare, looking at how the pivotal role of tanks the Second World War, often dictating the course of battle |
| 20:25 | Michael Portillo in Andalucia | Michael visits Cordoba, focusing on the history of different civilisations that have influenced what it is to be Andalucian today, before entering Mesquita, considered to be one of the worlds greatest Islamic buildings. He also meets a family who use an ancient Roman technique to keep their courtyard cool and helps out in a local restaurant, where he learns how certain dishes have shaped the culture | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:30 | Friends | The girls end up breaking out binoculars in order to catch a glimpse of a good-looking neighbour with White House connections after accidentally receiving a pizza that he ordered, while Joey and Chandler take Ross to a ice hockey game to keep his mind busy |
| 20:00 | Emmerdale | Someone has to think on their feet, Paddy's news gets worse and a body lies undiscovered | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:30 | Ceol na gCoillte | Documentary delving into a pivotal yet underexplored chapter in the shared histories of Ireland and Canada. Guided by the renowned traditional Irish singer and guitarist, Dáithí Sproule, the film journeys through the lives of Irish immigrants who, in the early 1800s, ventured to Canada's vast pine forests, forever altering the cultural landscapes of this area through their enduring musical traditions. Featuring artists including Maighréad and Triona Ní Dhomhnail, Niall Hanna, Yves Lambert, Sophie Lavoie, and Fiachra O'Regan |
| 21:02 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Sarah, Emily, Kenny and Josh 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 |
| 20:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Cherry Healey, Dallas Campbell, Ria Hebden and Robert Peston pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must 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 | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:50 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | Period detective drama, starring Jeremy Brett as the brilliant Baker Street sleuth, with David Burke as his trusty companion Dr Watson |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Carol calls the police when she discovers Eva and James Knight's cottage has been vandalised, but the couple are reluctant to involve the law as Eva believes they are being targeted because she is Jewish. Meanwhile, an ancient traction steam engine called Goliath causes chaos in Aidensfield when it breaks down, and further mayhem arises when David takes it for a test run. Deborah Findlay and Tim Woodward guest | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:30 | Farm 999 | Farmers and police in Yorkshire join forces to tackle a cruel countryside crime, as rural crime officer Sam Blakebrough leads the pursuit of men accused of setting dogs on hares for sport. In north Wales, a dairy farmer's harvest goes up in flames when a devastating case of spontaneous combustion destroys thousands of pounds worth of animal feed. Over in Cheshire, reporter Paul Colgan trains with a specialist fire-and-rescue team to learn how they save large farm animals in life-or-death situations |
| 20:00 | The Traitors | As the game reaches the half-way point, it remains to be seen whether the faithful are successfully inching closer to uncovering the traitors. The latest mission provided by host Claudia Winkleman encourages everyone to reflect on their time in the castle | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | Can You Make £10K in 10 Days? | Scarlett Moffatt puts side hustles to the test to see which can make maximum profit with minimal effort to offer viable streams of extra income for cash-strapped people. Scarlett and her team dive headfirst into the second incomes that seem to make megabucks for the people she sees on socials. From reselling clothes, art kits and a multitude of other quick-turnaround money-makers, Scarlett sets them up fast and tests their real part-time earning potential | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
18:30 | Live AFCON | Coverage of the second quarter-final (Kick-off 7.00pm), as the winners of the fourth and third last-16 matches meet at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco |
| 21:15 | The Inbetweeners | Will is left home alone when his mother goes away for the weekend with an old school friend, so he decides to take advantage of the situation. After a wild time with the boys ordering items off the internet and raiding the fridge, he wakes up to an unpleasant shock. Comedy, starring Simon Bird and Joe Thomas | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:30 | Top of the Pops | Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 29 January 1999. Featuring Terrorvision, Steps, The All Seeing I ft Jarvis Cocker, TQ, Sebadoh, 911, Gay Dad and The Offspring |
| 20:00 | Top of the Pops | Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 7 January 1982. Featuring Alton Edwards, Mobiles, Shakatak, The Human League, Jon & Vangelis, Meat Loaf and Zoo | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:55 | Car S.O.S. | Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend restore Adam's Datsun 240k Skyline, an extremely rare Japanese classic from the 1970s. In fact, with only two others on the road, it's the rarest car they've ever taken on |
| 19:55 | The Dog House | Members of the Fullagar family get more than they bargained for when they are introduced to father and daughter, Pepe and Tink - who can't be separated. Meanwhile, Louise and Angela are conflicted when Trinity a five-month-old lurcher puppy shows off both her adorable side and an impressive ability to chew everything from furniture to shoes | |