| What's on Now & Next (2026-09-01) | |||
| RTE One
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23:10 | Silent Witness | The forensic crime team return with five two-part stories that see Nikki, Jack and Harriet working out of a new base in Birmingham. Nikki and Jack hunt a suspected hitman, who later claims responsibility for a murder that gripped the nation, and which someone else is in prison for. Crime drama, starring Emilia Fox, David Caves, Maggie Steed and Francesca Mills |
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| 00:15 | Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy | As Luke Fitzwilliam uncovers bitter tensions between the Wychwood locals, he's convinced he has his suspect. But when a lynchpin of the community dies, his theory falters. Agatha Christie dramatisation, starring David Jonsson and Morfydd Clark, with Mathew Baynton, Mark Bonnar, Sinead Matthews, Tom Riley, Douglas Henshall and Tamzin Outhwaite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
23:40 | Mandy | Mandy dabbles in things she does not understand. Which is almost everything if you are Mandy. Comedy, written, directed by and starring Diane Morgan |
| 00:15 | Uncharted with Ray Goggins | Rap trio Kneecap join Ray in the far north for a five-day Arctic experience that will test their resilience in a deadly landscape where temperatures can drop below minus 40. Ray leads them through the Arctic Tundra, towards the symbolic marker of Scandinavian unity and cross border cooperation, the tri-border, where the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish borders all meet | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
00:00 | Faithless | It's a day of mixed emotions as the headstone is finally set at Tracy's graveside. Lina has a new boyfriend in college, while Sam realises he likes Nancy's teacher. Comedy drama, starring Baz Ashmawy and Suzie Seweify |
| 00:30 | Don't Look Back in Anger | A look back at the stories making the headlines in 1999, set to a soundtrack of music from the year | |
| TG4
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23:40 | Fíorscéal | The invasion of Ukraine changed everything for Russia's Scandinavian neighbours. Many years of neutrality, which had previously created a sense of stability, was replaced with Nato membership. Finland, Norway and Sweden - who all share land borders with Russia - are now preparing for the possibility of war. Their citizens have been asked to stock up on water, tinned food and iodine tablets |
| 00:45 | Misneach | Because the first three pregnancies had caused her serious medical harm, May McGee knew that having another child could be fatal. Contraception was illegal in Ireland in 1972 so May's spermicidal jelly was seized by customs officials and she was threatened with jail. Undeterred, the McGees took a case that they won on appeal at the Supreme Court. Six years later, contraception was legalised. Everyday couple May and Séamus McGee from Skerries had no idea their actions would have such a profound effect on Irish society | |
| Virgin Media Two
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00:00 | Monday with Gavan Reilly | Gavan Reilly and guests break down the week's political diary, key Cabinet issues, major stories shaping the national agenda, and the impact of upcoming decisions |
| 01:00 | Born to Kill? | In 1979, Richmond, Virginia, was hit by a series of random killings that terrified the residents of the city and surrounding regions for seven months. The police eventually arrested brothers Linwood, James and Anthony Briley and accomplice Duncan Meekins, with the two elder siblings receiving death sentences. In this programme, eyewitnesses and criminal experts analyse their motives and personalities | |
| Virgin Media Three
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00:00 | A Mother's Son | Concluding the two-part drama, starring Hermione Norris, Martin Clunes, Paul McGann and Alexander Arnold. In the aftermath of the murder and the discovery of the bloodstained trainers, Rosie's distress starts to affect her family life and cracks begin to form. Meanwhile, David has learnt their son Jamie has been mixing with violent dropout Sean and fears he may have fallen under his influence |
| 01:00 | Cracker | Part three of three. Following DCI Bilborough's murder, the team hunts for Albie with renewed passion, while newly installed DCI Wise brings in Fitz to defuse a potentially tragic situation. Drama, starring Robbie Coltrane | |
| BBC One
[108] |
23:10 | Creed | The son of a heavyweight boxer who died in the ring seeks to follow in the footsteps of the father he never knew. He goes in search of his father's old rival-turned-best friend Rocky Balboa, who agrees to train the young fighter for a shot at the title - but the ageing champ is facing challenges of his own. Boxing drama, starring Michael B Jordan, with Sylvester Stallone reprising his role from the Rocky movies |
| 01:15 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
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22:00 | 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America | Amateur footage and audiotape recorded by people around New York, giving an insight into their experiences of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001. The duration of the tragedy, from the first plane hitting the north tower to the collapse of both buildings, was 102 minutes. During that time, many of the city's residents sought to preserve images of what was taking place. Joined together into a single, seamless historical record, the end result is an intensely personal perspective on events as they unfolded |
| 00:30 | 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 | |
| E4
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23:05 | First Dates | Truck driver Beth is fed up with riding solo. Her date is freelance pilot Aristos, who rarely encounters women in his day-to-day life. Theodora ended her marriage of 46 years and is now searching for romance. She meets widower Simon, who promised his wife he would find love again after she died. Last up is 27-year-old joiner Connor, who's keen to prove he's not just after a good time but is ready for something serious. Connor and cruise ship performer Stephanie have an almost instant chemistry |
| 00:05 | Naked Attraction | Anna Richardson hosts the full-frontal dating show, and first into the studio is 23-year-old trans woman Callie from Glasgow, who is looking for a man who is proud to have her on his arm. Next up is 24-year-old product design engineer Luca from Edinburgh, a part-time model who is hoping to find his perfect muse | |
| BBC Four
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23:00 | I Am Martin Parr | A profile of the photographer, who revolutionised his art by inventing a political, humanist and accessible language. The programme follows him on a road trip, his camera trigger finger always at the ready to capture the smallest details of everyday life, and there are interviews with various individuals who have crossed paths with Parr, including close family, fellow photographers, artists and film-makers |
| 00:05 | The Brits Who Designed the Modern World | Brenda Emmanus presents profiles of 10 celebrated British designers whose work has revolutionised the nation's homes, streets and culture since the Second World War. Among those whose careers are highlighted are road-sign designer Margaret Calvert, ZX Spectrum creator Rick Dickinson, Andrew Ritchie, who gave the world the Brompton Bike, and Kenneth Grange, who designed everything from British Rail's distinctive InterCity 125 to Kenwood food mixers. A panel of contributors including Will.i.am, Jeremy Paxman, Pete Waterman and Ade Adepitan explain how their lives have benefited from British designs | |
| More4
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23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | A 61-year-old woman is airlifted to hospital after a car mounted the pavement and ran her over and doctors quickly get her into the CT scanner to ascertain the full extent of her injuries. Elsewhere, 91-year-old Sam arrives after suffering a suspected stroke, and four-month-old boy Teddy is rushed in after falling face first out of his car seat, hitting the pavement |
| 00:10 | 999: On the Front Line | Paramedics treat a woman who has a history of heart complaints and is experiencing crushing pain in her chest. She thinks she may be having a heart attack. A bingo caller who has diabetes feels so unwell that his colleagues ring 999. A mother-of-nine is finding life a struggle and has collapsed on the kitchen floor with a suspected seizure. A former sergeant major and veteran of the Falklands war may be having a stroke. Plus, the paramedics encounter a condition that they cannot treat - a flat tyre | |