| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-30) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
17:10 | The Note | Short drama. A girl on a noisy Dublin estate tries to befriend the quiet neighbour she accidentally wronged, a small act of courage that sparks an unlikely chain reaction |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:05 | Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara O Briain | Part one of two. The comedian explores intriguing mysteries surrounding the world's pyramids with the help of archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Chris Naunton, beginning with why and how these structure were built. The journey begins in Egypt with a search for answers about the missing body of pharaoh Khufu, the man behind the Great Pyramid of Giza |
| 17:55 | Scandinavia with Simon Reeve | The second leg of Simon's journey takes him from the fjords of Norway across the North Atlantic to Iceland, known as the land of fire and ice. It's a world of extremes and contradictions, from a country that's been described as the Kuwait of Europe to an island that lives under the constant threat of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
16:10 | The Voice UK | Emma Willis hosts the spinning-chair singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, and Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and assessing more acts. With only eight places available on each team, the mentors must choose carefully as they search for the UK's most exciting singing talent, with the Rewind button giving them the chance to bring back an artist they regret letting go |
| 17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team | |
| TG4
[104] |
16:15 | Forrest Gump | A slow-witted man has a series of bizarre adventures, including becoming an American football star, Vietnam veteran, table tennis champion and millionaire businessman - but the love of his life from childhood continues to elude him. Robert Zemeckis's Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:20 | Dress to Impress | Ash, Isabel and Helen all hope to impress cleaner and musician Jodie from Milton Keynes with their style choices |
| 18:20 | How to Lose Weight Well | Ultimate diet show, following real-life dieters as they try to drop the pounds | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
17:05 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | A hedgehog is brought into the wildlife rescue centre with a nasty wound on its head and vet Judith treats it with Joanna as her able assistant as she continues her training. Joanna enjoys feeding an owl, but is less keen on the food prep that has to happen first, while two tiny swift chicks are in need of specialist care |
| 17:45 | The Hotel Inspector | Renowned hotelier Alex Polizzi helps a couple turn around the fortunes of their B&B in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, which has a disjointed feel after being subjected to a string of unsuccessful DIY experiments | |
| BBC One
[108] |
16:35 | Homes Under the Hammer | Martin Roberts visits a flat in immaculate condition in Somerset and Dion Dublin spots some cracks in a two-bedroom mid-terrace property in Wigan. Tommy Walsh is charmed by a Grade II listed cottage in Kent |
| 17:35 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
15:30 | The Bridge on the River Kwai | A British colonel in a Japanese PoW camp is ordered to build a railway bridge over a river, forging a vital communications link. At first he refuses to obey, but eventually agrees to take the project on - and becomes so obsessed with the task that he creates a dilemma for an American soldier sent to destroy the structure. David Lean's Oscar-winning Second World War drama, starring Alec Guinness, William Holden and Jack Hawkins |
| 18:35 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
15:05 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Hapless youngster Kevin somehow manages to catch the wrong plane and finds himself heading for New York, while his family jets off to Florida. Having got his hands on his father's credit card, he is enjoying the good life staying in a luxury hotel - until he bumps into two familiar burglars with an axe to grind. Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Brenda Fricker and Tim Curry |
| 17:40 | Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck | The Star Princess reaches the end of her 28-day Caribbean voyage, dropping anchor in Belize at the second attempt after weather scuppered the first. With just 48 hours until their opening night, the new entertainment cast are deep in rehearsals while the outgoing cast, including Adam, Cassie and Lexie, grab a last hurrah snorkelling with sharks and stingrays before their contracts end. Best friends and travel YouTubers Ronan and Alex take an airboat tour through Belize's mangroves in search of wildlife, and fitness instructor Caitlin and her boyfriend, crew manager Edgar, make the most of a rare shared day off, snorkelling the reefs of Roatan in Honduras. Back on board, cruising rookie Zahra battles opening night nerves, leaning on assistant dance captain Mia and a video call home to her nan for support ahead of her professional stage debut. As the new cast take to the stage for the first time, Cassie helps talk Zahra through a nerve-wracking quick change, and by the final bow, the exhausted dancers know they've pulled it off, before Star Princess sails home to Fort Lauderdale to complete her voyage | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:40 | The Golden Age of Canals | Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee |
| 19:00 | The Golden Age of Canals | Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
17:20 | Come Dine with Me | On the fourth evening in Leeds, IT consultant Mark looks to charm his guests with his Italian-themed menu. Mark divulges his love for cycling, but leaves his guests feeling a little deflated. His mountain of mash impresses acting tutor Sophia, however marketing manager Satty is unhappy with the impromptu bike race |
| 17:50 | Come Dine with Me | Last to host in Leeds is marketing manager Satty, who's planning to bowl her guests over with a Bollywood bonanza. There's a cutting comparison over the starter, some fiery back and forth over the main and some dubious dance moves, as Satty serves up a storm hoping to claim the £1,000 prize | |