| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-13) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines |
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| 17:55 | RTÉ News | National and international news. | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:30 | The Big Bang Theory | Howard questions his engineering abilities when he and Sheldon can't get a toy drone to fly. A cancelled flight almost stops Leonard from giving the commencement address at his former high school, while Raj pits his parents against each other when his father cuts him off financially |
| 18:00 | Shortland Street | One couple makes a heart-breaking decision, and Marty can't catch a break | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 18:05 | The Six O'Clock Show | Chat show featuring celebrity interviews, food from leading chefs and guidance on a wide range of topics, from consumer affairs to the latest trends | |
| TG4
[104] |
17:50 | Nuacht Cúla4 | News programme for young people covering local, national and international news |
| 17:55 | Zón 62 | This week the D.O.T.S enter Zón 62 for the challenge of a lifetime! They must solve puzzles, crack codes and collect 6 cogs to ESCAPE Zón 62. Can Dónal, Otis, Tiernan and Saul work together and escape Zón 62? | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:30 | Live UEFA Champions League | Lens v Sporting Lisbon (Kick-off 5.45pm). Coverage of the matchday two league phase match from Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Both teams got off to good starts in this season's competition, with Lens winning 3-2 away to Slavia Prague, and Sporting prevailing 3-1 at home to Galatasaray |
| 19:45 | Live UEFA Champions League | Arsenal v Lille (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the second league phase match for both teams, held at Emirates Stadium. Martin Odegaard scored a 75th-minute winner in Arsenal's first game of this year's competition as the Gunners won 1-0 away at Napoli. Their visitors lost their opening fixture as Real Betis came from behind in the second half to earn a thrilling 3-2 victory, and they face a tough test this evening against last season's runners-up | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
16:50 | The Royal | Tragedy strikes at the Royal v Ashfordly General rugby match, as Cheriton dives to score a try, only to be pounced on by opponents. It soon emerges that his injuries are serious, and Ormerod rushes to help his colleague - but his efforts prove futile and Cheriton dies at the scene. Meanwhile, Alun is involved in a road accident caused by a man who recently suffered a stroke, and student nurse Samantha Beaumont fails to impress Matron and Sister Brigid by putting pink sheets on the ward's beds. Medical drama, starring Julian Ovenden, Robert Daws, Andy Wear, Stuart Wade, Anna Madeley, Wendy Craig and Linda Armstrong |
| 17:55 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | The sleuth falls victim to depression after failing to prevent the murder of a society girl by notorious art thief Marrascaud. His confidence shattered, Poirot eventually returns to work when a lonely chauffeur begs him to find his missing soulmate, the maid of a famous Russian dancer. The investigation takes him to the Swiss Alps, where, against all odds, he stumbles upon a hotel thought to be Marrascaud's hideout - leading to a very personal showdown. The penultimate episode of the long-running detective drama, starring David Suchet, with Simon Callow, Orla Brady, Patrick Ryecart, Nigel Lindsay, Morven Christie, Tom Austen and Rupert Evans | |
| BBC One
[108] |
17:15 | Pointless | Quiz show in which five pairs of contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions posed to 100 people before the show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Andi Oliver |
| 18:00 | BBC News at Six; Weather | The latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
17:30 | Come Dine with Me | On night two in Sheffield, law lecturer Sally serves up an authentic old school Shanghai menu. The group all dress to impress but Ambrose is worried that Sally might be his biggest competition and has got a sweat on. He tries to contain his glee when he finds a bit of twine in his starter but is otherwise impressed by her presentation and flavours. Everyone sees a new side to Sally when she reveals an enormous tattoo that runs down her leg and her talents seem to have no end as she showcases her piano skills on the spinet |
| 18:00 | A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? | In Almería, boutique hotel owner Ellie has big expansion plans. In the Charente region of France, wedding venue operators Lauren and James get ready for their biggest season, and in Italy, can Nicky go it alone with a new venture at her pony trekking business, after the death of her dad? | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
17:30 | The Simpsons | Marge posts a humorous photo online of Homer eating an ice-cream outside the nuclear plant, prompting Mr Burns to fire him, while a female coder decides to make Lisa her protegee. With the guest voices of Stephen Merchant and Kaitlin Olson |
| 18:00 | The Simpsons | Homer decides to buy a healthier brand of milk, but Apu persuades him to buy a cheaper sort made by Buzz Cola that is full of hormones, while Bart realises he has a crush on his new teacher Mrs Berrera. With the guest voice of Sofía Vergara (Modern Family) | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands | Sam Neill narrates a documentary examining the wildlife of the island chain, which has been left to its own devices for 80 million years - with surprising consequences. The opening edition features New Zealand's weirdest and most ancient species, including dinosaur-like reptiles, insects that have become giants, and flightless birds that behave like badgers, while the people who settled developed their own unique culture, and all must battle the natural forces that shape the island nation |
| 19:00 | Secrets of Bones | Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers the ways that the skeleton aids flight, looking at what makes the humble pigeon a skilled flier and how albatrosses manage to complete long migration journeys. He also explores why some birds have dense bones, and reveals which airborne animal he believes is the 'ultimate' | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
17:50 | American Pickers | Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz feel lucky as they head to the huge stockpile of a Kentucky collector who is desperate to sell his collection before his roof caves in |
| 18:50 | The Dog House | Youngster Harry is hoping to find a best friend who likes to play fetch and Ollie the ball-mad spaniel seems a perfect match. Trini from London is more than ready for a dog in her life, but when sassy fluffball Balloo arrives everything gets thrown in the air. Meanwhile, Roz and John are desperate to help their cockapoo Marnie after she recently lost her sight | |