| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-26) | |||
| RTE One
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21:35 | We Only Want the Earth: The Life & Ideas of James Connolly | Documentary based on the writings of James Connolly, an iconic figure in Irish socialism and the trade union movement, exploring his social vision for Ireland, which sheds light on his role in the 1916 Easter Rising. The programme looks at Connolly's ideas and political achievements against the landscape of contemporary Ireland |
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| 23:20 | These Sacred Vows | As the week comes to a close and the day of the wedding arrives, everyone is adjusting to the new realities of their situations. At the ceremony, Father Vincent's speech causes them to reflect on the promises they've made to each other - only for the secrets of the previous week to bubble up to the surface. Comedy drama, starring Sarah Goldberg, Susan Stanley and Tom Vaughan Lawlor | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:30 | Live UEFA Champions League | Tony O'Donoghue presents coverage of a play-off round second-leg tie (Kick-off 8.00pm), as the teams contest a place in the lucrative league stage. The matches taking place are AEK Athens v Levski Sofia, Celje v Slovan Bratislava, Lyon v Fenerbahce and Viking v Dinamo Zagreb |
| 22:35 | The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In | Comedy and entertainment from the Tipperary duo, joined each evening by some of their well-known friends for a host of shenanigans | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
22:00 | The Assembly Ireland | Ryan Tubridy faces questions from a group of autistic and neurodivergent adults where no topic is off the table - his RTÉ exit, personal life, and everything in between. |
| 23:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits The Hotel Continental in Harwich, Essex, a quirky 14-bedroom hotel that overlooks the beach and boasts unique, individually designed rooms. However, a downturn in business in the area has resulted in a sharp decrease in bookings, leaving owners Gordon and Blossom Hoyles in dire financial straits due to huge debts and missed payments. When Alex arrives, she discovers that the creative couple are yet to face up to their predicament and she is forced to deliver her toughest advice | |
| TG4
[104] |
21:35 | Misneach | The reality of diversity and inclusion in sport, following Gaelic football referee David Gough as he wonders why so many men seem afraid to come out in sport. David recounts about his experience as an openly gay man within the GAA and the representation of members of the LGBTQI+ community within sport in Ireland |
| 22:35 | The Deal | Babak Pirouz is found dead. Alexandra proposes an unsupervised collaboration between Sanjabi and Professor Koonitz, the US delegation's engineer, buying her precious time alone with Payam | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
22:30 | Friends | Monica steals the heart of a millionaire, but Ross's spirits plummet thanks to Rachel, who dates his arch-rival Mark. Meanwhile, Joey lands a part in a new play, but clashes with his female co-star. Guest starring Iron Man director Jon Favreau |
| 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] |
22:30 | Emmerdale | Caleb is triumphant, while Dawn has a big decision to make and Graham is in a tricky position |
| 23:00 | The Body in the Lake | Jimmy calls Dani asking for help as Matt has run away after an argument, while Chloe shows Dani an unsettling text Zac sent her about Sienna. Dani and Jimmy track down a volatile Matt and Dani and Tim's marriage reaches a turning point as she admits she cannot stay with him | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:30 | BBC Newsline; Weather | |
| 22:40 | The Big Deal with Steph McGovern | The five remaining pairs explore the world of prints and limited editions and are tested on their ability to sell directly to the public in Margate, the traditional seaside town that's been transformed into a vibrant art destination. Steph and Cordelia de Freitas are joined by local artist and gallery owner Margo McDaid | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
22:00 | The Never Ending Murder | In 1991 in Coventry, 18-year-old mum Nicola Payne vanished. The tragic case prompted a high-profile police investigation and extensive media interest. Despite this, Nicola was never heard from again and her case stands as one of the biggest unsolved crimes in British criminal history. This true crime series re-examines key evidence, highlights the failings that inhibited the original investigation, and uncovers shocking new revelations that question whether Nicola will ever be found. On the run-up to Christmas in 1991, teenage mum Nicola leaves the home she shares with her partner and young son to go and visit her parents. But she never makes it to her mum and dad's. Her disappearance sparks a widespread police investigation, and detectives quickly turn up two suspects whose story is full of holes |
| 23:05 | The Never Ending Murder | West Midlands Police begin their forensic investigation of evidence and question two local men. When they widen their inquiries, they find possible links to other serious cases and suspects in the area | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
22:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on programmes including My Mum, Your Dad, Welcome to Wrexham, Love & Death, Marcus Wareing's Tales from a Kitchen Garden, Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Puzzling with Lucy Worsley and This Morning. From September 2023 |
| 23:00 | First Dates | Those taking part include 23-year-old Rory, who meets 24-year-old Ella, along with 54-year-old self-confessed man-eater Caroline, who has been on 50 dates in the past two years. Tattoo enthusiast Adam returns to First Dates hoping to romance 30-year-old single mum Laura, who is yet to meet a man who accepts she has a child. Urologist Abi may know all about the male anatomy, but realises her job can scare off some men | |
| BBC Four
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22:00 | I, Claudius | Claudius receives a letter and a set of loaded dice from Herod to improve his luck, while Caligula announces he is leaving to fight the Germans. On his return, the emperor is furious with the Senate because they did not mark his victory - despite him instructing them not to |
| 22:55 | I, Claudius | The Praetorian Guard hold Claudius under protective custody as the Senate debates the return of the Republic. Messalina enjoys the trappings of power and talks her husband into recalling Appius Silanus from Spain so he can marry her mother, and the engineers are ordered to survey Ostia for all weather harbour improvements | |
| More4
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22:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | Barrie, 78, is rushed in with breathing difficulties and tests reveal he has fluid on his lungs and faces serious medical treatment, while 75-year-old David is treated after falling down a flight of stairs, and 82-year-old Bob is admitted after a DIY accident at home |
| 23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | Doctors carry out tests on 77-year-old Martin, who was rushed to St George's after collapsing at home and suffered two further seizures in A&E. As he waits to find out what is causing him problems, his wife Margaret talks about their life together. Meanwhile, 83-year-old widower Harry arrives with shortness of breath, chest pains and dizziness after collapsing while shopping. Paediatric nurse Kelly, who loves working with children, treats six-year-old Lilly, who has cut her head after falling off her scooter | |