| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-12) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
11:15 | Diagnosis Murder | Jack discovers an old friend has become a blackmailing call girl, and her murder uncovers a trail of corruption among her rich and influential clients. Drama, starring Scott Baio |
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| 12:10 | Great Coastal Railway Journeys | Michael Portillo crosses the Culloden Viaduct aboard the Caledonian Sleeper to arrive bright and early in Inverness, from where he heads north on a magnificent scenic adventure to the Orkney archipelago. On boggy moorland overlooking the Moray Firth near Inverness, Michael explores the battlefield at Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army fought British Government troops in 1746 | |
| RTE2
[102] |
11:55 | Horrible Histories | A look at some of history's most ridiculous rules, from William the Conqueror chopping off body parts to Elizabeth I in court over some swan-related mischief |
| 12:30 | Horrible Histories | A tour of the world's greatest landmarks, revealing how long it takes to build a pyramid, the controversy over the Statue of Liberty, and the pineapples of St Paul's | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
10:00 | This Morning | A mix of celebrity chat, lifestyle features, advice and competitions |
| 12:30 | News at 12:30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team, followed by sport and weather | |
| TG4
[104] |
12:05 | Malcolm in the Middle | Malcolm secretly dates a girl he is tutoring, but her father dislikes him. Francis becomes chief mediator in a dispute between Otto and his cowboy neighbours, and Dewey encounters a boy who is his spitting image - a situation he and Reese decide to exploit. Starring Frankie Muniz and Erik Per Sullivan |
| 12:30 | Cheers | The dearly departed Coach's old friend Woody comes to work at Cheers, while Sam is staggered to learn Diane has joined a convent and immediately sets off to convince her she has made a dreadful mistake. Woody Harrelson joins the cast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
12:00 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants Aaron, Eleanor, Jacqui and Dan 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 |
| 13:00 | Dress to Impress | Wolf, Em and Michael are hoping to win the heart of teaching assistant Kieren and will be picking an outfit for him based on his instructions | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
11:50 | Alex Polizzi's Secret Italy | Alex begins the third leg of her journey in Naples, a busy and chaotic city with a population of around 960,000, and learns what it is like to live in the shadow of Vesuvius, the volcano that famously erupted in 79AD and destroyed the town of Pompeii. Alex then heads to the spectacular Amalfi coast, the destination for part of her honeymoon, and samples the cuisine at the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, where chef Mamma Agata has catered for stars including Humphrey Bogart, Richard Burton, Liz Taylor and Fred Astaire |
| 12:45 | Heartbeat | Nick struggles with parental responsibility alone, while coming to terms with Kate's death and juggling his police duties | |
| BBC One
[108] |
11:30 | Homes Under the Hammer | Dion Dublin navigates uneven flooring in Stoke-on-Trent and Jacqui Joseph has layout changes in mind in a flat in east London. Plus, Tommy Walsh is on the hunt for an upstairs toilet in a three-bedroom terraced house in Kent |
| 12:15 | Bargain Hunt | Natasha Raskin Sharp presents an art-themed special from Edinburgh. Christina Trevanion visits the studio of an art restorer and Charlie Ross meets a sculptor in mid-Wales | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
12:05 | Channel 4 News Summary | |
| 12:10 | Find It, Fix It, Flog It | The restorations and upcycles this time include tree stumps, a dolls' house and a yarn spinner | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
11:55 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay concludes his visit to Zayna Flaming Grill in Redondo Beach, California, and finds more questions than answers as he tries to save the crisis-ridden restaurant from disaster. While trying to inject some much-needed flavour into the tired Mediterranean menu, the chef also encourages aunt-and-niece duo Faye and Brenda to settle their differences |
| 12:55 | The Simpsons | Bart angrily breaks Lisa's treasured saxophone during a petty squabble, prompting Homer and Marge to recall how she acquired it in the first place. Guest starring the voice of Fyvush Finkel | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | Lost Cities of the Ancients | Profile of the ancient Hittite civilisation, looking at what archaeologists found when they uncovered its lost capital, Hattusha in modern-day Turkey, including temples, palaces and a pyramid-like structure facing Egypt. The historians also discovered a library charting the rise and fall of the empire, which vanished 3,000 years ago. Narrated by Mark Halliley |
| 19:00 | University Challenge | In the sixth of the academic quiz's first-round matches, four students from the University of Glasgow pit their wits against a team from Queen's University Belfast in a bid to reach the second stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
11:55 | Four in a Bed | The third visit is to the Angel Guest House in Tiverton, Devon, where owners Chris and Sue Holliday have created a homespun experience. Gaye is concerned by the noise of the road outside, and Joan and Geoff question some design choices in their room. During an afternoon playing a local game known as Throw the Egg, the group rumbles how competitive their hosts are. At dinner, Tim's enthusiasm results in an unexpected gift. Egg connoisseur Chris's poached eggs are put to the test at breakfast |
| 12:30 | Four in a Bed | The fourth visit is to Geoff Jones and Joan McGowan's Compton Swan in Newbury, Berkshire. Expectations are high after Joan revealed she was named Ireland's Businesswoman of the Year on the last visit, but Tim, who's still smarting from his feedback, goes to town on his room. Tensions mount during an afternoon on an inflatable racecourse, where Chris and Sue try to sabotage the race. Geoff and Joan impress with a harpist at dinner and hearts are softened when they reveal the personal sacrifices they make for their business. At breakfast, Geoff the chef impresses, but egg-man Chris takes issues with his food | |