| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-09) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
00:20 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Four armed men hijack a New York City subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Crime thriller, starring Walter Matthau |
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| 02:20 | Grantchester | A young man sat alone in the church and covered in blood confesses to Sidney and Geordie that he attacked and killed his landlord. However, when the pair investigate further, they find the alleged victim alive and well with his family. Elsewhere, Margaret's visits to the vicarage begin to leave Mrs Maguire irritated, Leonard is distracted by secretive trips to the cinema, and Geordie is compelled to deal with a surprising shoplifter. Drama set in the 1950s, starring James Norton and Robson Green | |
| RTE2
[102] |
01:55 | First Dates Hotel | Manchester likely lads Adam and Dean check in for dates with best friends Kate and Charlotte. For 26-year-old Kate, her date with Adam is fraught with self-doubt as she was bullied as a child. Meanwhile, 39-year-old sign language interpreter Peter was born to deaf parents and didn't learn to talk until he was seven. He also seems to struggle with the language of love when some lewd comments threaten to send his dream woman packing |
| 02:50 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:05 | The Pembrokeshire Murders | With the second parole hearing looming closer and still no conclusive results from forensic testing, Wilkins and his team face Cooper head-on in three days of interviews. Part two of the three-part crime drama, starring Luke Evans and Keith Allen |
| 06:50 | Mountain Vets | Nuala spends the morning pregnancy-testing the livestock on her family farm, where her father and brother tend 200 dairy cows. Jennie attends Minnie the Jack Russell, who has delivered one of her pups, with more still to come. However, Minnie's labour has slowed dangerously and Jennie has to act fast if she is to save the lives of the rest of the litter - leading to a difficult decision for owner Jamie. Meanwhile, an emergency case leaves Darren delivering two sets of twins | |
| TG4
[104] |
01:45 | Abair Amhrán | School songs, including An Maidrin Rua |
| 02:00 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:10 | Born to Kill? | Psychologists and criminology experts analyse the personality of cross-dressing killer Hadden Clark. In 1986, six-year-old Michele Dorr vanished from outside her father's home, but investigators were left puzzled and unable to find her body. Years later, another victim disappeared in a crime that carried a haunting resemblance to the first. When investigators finally identified Clark as the perpetrator of both murders, he went on to claim he was responsible for many more |
| 06:50 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants 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] |
01:00 | Karen Pirie | With the suspects under attack, Karen's case has become a live investigation overnight, but is this someone out for revenge, or is Rosie's killer trying to silence the truth? Thrown together with DS Phil Parhatka at the most awkward time, Karen and her team try to overcome the judgement of her superiors and find the culprit in time. Crime drama, starring Lauren Lyle |
| 07:25 | Heartbeat | A priceless Manet painting is stolen from a retired German art dealer's home, leaving Miller to suspect Lord Ashfordly's involvement. Peggy tries to convince a pair of visiting bird-watchers that Aidensfield's wildlife includes a rare bird of prey, and David tries to wing it as an ornithological expert. Rural drama, starring Rupert Vansittart, John Duttine, Gwen Taylor and David Lonsdale | |
| 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 sports reports, weather forecasts and arts and entertainment features | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
01:50 | Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service | In the first of a two-part mission, the chef gains insight on Callahan's Seafood Bar and Grill, which has been sinking fast since the owner died and left the restaurant to his three daughters. The business used to be the centre of their family bond, but eldest daughter Anika's sub-standard leadership and the kitchen staff's lack of respect have left the restaurant - and the sisters' relationship - in turmoil. Gordon begins by compelling the sisters and their staff to take accountability |
| 02:40 | Your Song | In Birmingham, a former Birmingham City footballer sings for her grandad, while a Royal Navy officer performs Nessun Dorma, bringing the Bull Ring to a standstill. A primary school teacher unleashes her inner rock star, a pregnant woman sings the song that saved her, and an Iranian refugee for whom singing was once an act of rebellion takes to the stage | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:10 | First Dates | Teaching assistant and burlesque performer Susie, 32, hopes to overcome her dating nerves and stutter to find her 'Prince Charming'. Her date is Star Trek fan Martin from Essex, while 30-year-old hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry is the man for her. However, it remains to be seen if Cupid's arrow strikes any of them |
| 02:15 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics watch the return of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror on Netflix and the interview round of The Apprentice. They also appraise Gladiators, Britain's Got Talent, The 1% Club, Celebrity Bake Off and Casualty | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
01:40 | Hetty Wainthropp Investigates | When her niece's son is charged with possession of an ecstasy tablet, suspicions remain that he has been framed, so Hetty goes undercover in his school as a cafeteria worker to clear his name. Patricia Routledge stars |
| 02:30 | The Good Old Days | A 1976 edition filmed at the Varieties Theatre Leeds, in which chairman Leonard Sachs introduces old-time cabaret performances featuring Edward Woodward, Larry Grayson, Frank Carson, Margaret Savage, Sheila Mathews, Ted Durante and Hilda, Peter Gale and Albert Aldred | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:10 | 24 Hours in A&E | Lewis, 18, is rushed into the hospital after coming off his motorbike and colliding with two cars. He is immediately taken for a full body CT scan as doctors are concerned about the extent of the injuries to his pelvis, arm and head. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Sam awaits X-ray results after he fainted and cut his lip while smoking a Cuban cigar at a barbecue |
| 02:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Headteacher Emma arrives in resus having been in a collision with a bus while cycling home from the school she works at. As she is treated, her husband Mick reflects on being informed what had happened. Meanwhile, 33-year-old Josh is treated for severe back pain, and 87-year-old Pamela is examined for a possible blood clot in her leg, and tells the doctors about her childhood in London during the Blitz | |