| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-23) | |||
| RTE One
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18:30 | An Irish Atlantic Rainforest | Part one of two. Documentary telling the story of Eoghan Daltun, a leading climate activist at the forefront of saving native Irish oak forests |
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| 19:30 | Raised by the Village | Fifteen-year-old Bobby from Waterford City has been refusing to get up for school after staying up all night on his phone. He is sent to the Bunbury Family Farm in Rathvilly, County Carlow, for a tech-free life of early mornings and hard graft. Social media addict Clayton from Drimnagh goes to Willowbrook Glamping Site near Lisacul, County Roscommon | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:50 | Scandinavia with Simon Reeve | The adventurer explores the hidden gems of the countries of Scandinavia, marvelling at the Arctic landscapes and spectacular scenery along the way. The first leg of his journey takes him from the archipelago that marks the northernmost outpost of Norway, Svalbard, to the snowy region of Lapland - travelling along Nato's longest border with Russia where tensions are high and Santa's village is prepared for a potential war |
| 19:00 | Remains of War | Documentary telling the story of the Pacific War. As the Japanese Empire expanded across the Pacific Ocean, its ultimate aim was conquest of Australia. And key to that was the now sleepy town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
18:00 | Force of Nature | Andrew Lincoln narrates a look at how animals adapted to the cold are struggling in a warming world. A snow leopard in the peaks of the Indian Himalayas is forced from his home by a rival male, while an Arctic ground squirrel in Alaska undertakes the coldest migration of any mammal, and a young Arctic fox in Svalbard must face her first winter alone |
| 19:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Richard Bacon, Daisy Arwen Campbell, Neil Jones and Gary Wilmot 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 | |
| TG4
[104] |
18:10 | Gilmore Girls | Emily feels neglected by Richard and embarks on an over-indulgent shopping spree, so Lorelai urges her to talk to her husband rather than bankrupt herself. Kirk branches out into a new career, Rory catches a cold and Luke provides the money to finish work on the inn |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
18:20 | How to Lose Weight Well | Xand van Tulleken and Helen Lawal oversee proceedings as three more pairs road test some of the most popular and talked about diets. Teaching assistants Sheila and Syrika have a week to trim down ahead of their end-of-term party, partners Greg and Nath go on six-week diets to slim down before Lincoln Pride and Becci and Cassie want to lose weight for a friend's wedding in three months. Xand asks if fizzy water can really make people gain weight and also goes on a keto diet |
| 19:20 | Posh Pawn | An Ibiza club DJ plans to take her act beyond the shores of the party island, but needs funds to push herself into the global limelight, and hopes the sale of her designer goods will give her the money she needs to achieve her ambition. Enter handbag specialist Claudia, James Constantinou's fiancee, who offers the customer a big surprise. Meanwhile, Alicja gets excited when she claps eyes on a vintage gold and diamond timepiece, and Prestige boss James hopes to recoup his losses when an unredeemed Aston Martin goes to auction | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits the First in Last Out, a 17th-century B&B with a pub in Winchester, Hampshire, which has received a number of negative reviews. She refuses to sleep there after seeing an unpleasant shower room, tries to help owner Jon Sweeney realise how inexpensive accommodation should not mean low quality, and demonstrates the importance of cleaning |
| 18:55 | Doc Martin | The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog. Final regular episode of the long-running drama series. | |
| BBC One
[108] |
18:00 | Countryfile | Adam Henson's search for young farmers across the UK leads him to the Yorkshire Dales, where he pays a visit to Malham beef and sheep farmer Frank Carr. He discusses how the unpredictable conditions have a significant impact on his flock during winter, and how plans to expand his herd have required him to take on a lot of debt. Plus, stories from the Countryfile archives |
| 19:00 | Antiques Roadshow | Special episode marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, featuring contributions from two 100-year-old war veterans and a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. Items valued include several objects made by prisoners of war, such as a food bowl carved out of a coconut, a fly swat made from old boot leather and an intricate chess set crafted by a soldier who was forced to work on the notorious Death Railway between Burma and Thailand | |
| Channel 4
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18:30 | Formula 1 | Steve Jones presents action from the 12th race of the season, which came from Circuit Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri of McLaren was the victorious driver here last year, with Red Bull's home favourite Max Verstappen taking second and Isack Hadjar, then of Racing Bulls, claiming his first Formula One podium finish in third. With analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Monger |
| 21:00 | The Piano | The search for Britain's most remarkable amateur pianists concludes as Claudia Winkleman and Mika head for Birmingham and the final concert. Six amateur pianists take to the stage at a sold-out Birmingham Symphony Hall, where Mika is joined by Alice Sara Ott to choose the performance of the night | |
| E4
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18:50 | The Devil Wears Prada | A woman with dreams of becoming a journalist takes a job as assistant to the editor of a prestigious fashion magazine - a position that should guarantee a bright future if she succeeds. Unfortunately, she has just signed up to work for the boss from hell, whose cruel personality and outrageous demands make her life a nightmare. Comedy drama, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt |
| 21:00 | Celebrity Gogglebox | The best moments from the recent series, as famous faces cast their thoughts on shows including The 1% Club for Soccer Aid, Coronation Street, Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, Gary Barlow's Food and Wine Tour: Australia, Match Me Abroad, Canal Boat Diaries and This Morning | |
| BBC Four
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01:40 | BBC Proms | Georgia Mann presents a concert from the Royal Albert Hall as Benjamin Marquise Gilmore directs the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, horn player Felix Klieser and bassoonist Amy Harman in Mozart, Thea Musgrave, Britten and Elgar. The orchestra highlights the French horn and bassoon in two concertos - one classic, one contemporary, with Scottish composer Thea Musgrave's bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness receiving its world premiere. Mozart's good-natured Horn Concerto No 3 ends with a rollicking Allegro that's hard to resist, while there are more dancing rhythms from Britten's playful Simple Symphony, based on themes written by the composer before the age of 12. Britten: Simple Symphony. Mozart: Horn Concerto No 3 in E flat. Thea Musgrave: Bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness (BBC commission, world premiere). Elgar: Romance for bassoon and orchestra. Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D, Haffner. Felix Klieser (horn), Amy Harman (bassoon), Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore (director/leader) |
| 19:00 | A Wild Year | For the wildlife and people who live amid the stunning scenery of the Lake District, life is one of continuous change. This documentary offers a fresh perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Time-lapse photography shows months and weeks passing in seconds - snow and ice giving way to sunshine or the frequent rain showers - while the animals, plants and people find extraordinary ways to cope with the challenges of this ancient landscape. Narrated by Bernard Cribbins | |
| More4
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18:20 | Four in a Bed | This week's competition kicks off at The Sportsman in Whitworth, Lancashire, where Steve and Georgia are hoping to win over their guests with bargain rooms and big breakfasts |
| 18:55 | Four in a Bed | Sarah hosts the second visit of the week at Lahtle Wood Glamping in North Yorkshire, where she is joined in her duties by her sister-in-law, also called Sarah. The B&Bers find themselves cooing over the cabins when they pitch up, but Steve and Georgia aren't sure about the value. After a visit to an old air raid shelter, Steve drops some truth bombs on the other B&Bers about what he really thinks about the accommodation. Come feedback time, the Sarahs contend with some difficult comments about prices | |