| What's on Now & Next (2026-09-25) | |||
| RTE One
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20:00 | Ceol Le Cheile | A four-part music series exploring collaboration, identity and Irish culture as it evolves. Bringing together leading Irish musicians with artists from migrant communities, the series celebrates music as a shared language that transcends borders. Liam Ó Maonlaí joins Indian singer Pooja Sethi Khanna and her band Mehfil for a performance at Lismore Castle |
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| 20:30 | The Shelter: Animal SOS | The NSPCA are now rescuing animals from all over the country and in this edition, inspector Fiona Conlon from Carlow brings in three dogs in poor condition. Lurcher Chenzi and her pups are taken in and cared for by the Vet team. Care assistant Ingrid takes them into her rehabilitation department where they get the care they need. Also, feisty chihuahua Pip steals the heart of volunteer Deirdre | |
| RTE2
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19:30 | Michael Portillo's Long Weekends | The broadcaster spends a weekend in Sicily as he explores Palermo's rich history, as well as dining with a duchess and investigating the island's Mafia ties. He ventures off-road to uncover ancient wonders, witnesses a palazzo's stunning revival, cooks a secret seafood dish on the beach and raises a glass to a Hollywood icon |
| 20:25 | Eva Longoria: Searching For | Four hundred years after her ancestor Lorenzo Longoria left Spain for the New World, Eva comes home to Asturias to meet distant relatives, who teach her a family recipe | |
| Virgin Media One
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20:00 | Emmerdale | Carl makes a plan to honour his father, while voice messages are found on Jimmy's laptop |
| 20:30 | Coronation Street | Debbie discovers Eva unconscious, but instantly forgets to raise the alarm, Ronnie takes a tipsy Lucy home, and George assures Christina of his unwavering support | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:25 | Rugbaí Beo | Connacht v DHL Stormers (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the United Rugby Championship match from Dexcom Stadium |
| 22:00 | Taoscadh ón Tobar | Doireann Ní Ghlacáin uncovers the story of fellow Dublin fiddle player Bridget Kenny, dubbed 'The Queen of Irish Fiddlers' by Captain Francis O'Neill. She pays homage to 'Mrs Kenny', busking on a crowded Thomas Street, just around the corner from where she once lived | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:35 | Live UEFA Nations League | Italy v Belgium (Kick-off 7.45pm). All the action from both teams' opening Group A1 match, held at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The Italians are looking to rebuild after missing out on this year's World Cup, with Euro 2020-winning head coach Roberto Mancini returning to the helm. The Belgians enjoyed a run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and are also under new management, with Mark van Bommel replacing Rudi Garcia |
| 21:45 | Friends | Joey tries to cover up Chandler and Monica's relationship - but only succeeds in making himself look stupid. Phoebe persuades Rachel to take a literature class with her, while Ross falls out with his co-workers, convinced one of them stole his prized sandwich | |
| Virgin Media Three
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19:55 | Heartbeat | A feuding farmer's wartime past has explosive consequences, while Greengrass, always eager to make a quick profit, tries to cash in on a prediction for the future of his sidekick David. Rural drama, starring Jason Durr and Bill Maynard |
| 21:00 | Tutankhamun | Carter finally discovers the Pharaoh's tomb in 1922, but is forced to wait for weeks before opening the sealed doorway, so local authorities can be present. The find is also overshadowed by local tension as the struggle for Egyptian independence intensifies. Carter's relationship with the press also causes problems for Carnarvon, driving a wedge between the two men in their hour of triumph | |
| BBC One
[108] |
20:00 | Dragons' Den | Guest Dragon Gary Neville joins Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett and Touker Suleyman to assess four ventures. An 18-year-old's gift-card exchange, a children's calisthenics programme, a curated staycation platform, and a Scottish couple's competitive fairground-style experience. The entrepreneurs seek investment, but which pitches will win the Dragons' backing? |
| 21:00 | Would I Lie to You? | Highlights from the 18th series of the comedy panel show, featuring appearances by Nabil Abdulrashid, Kadeena Cox, Harry Hill, Josh Jones, Cush Jumbo, Harriet Kemsley, Matt Morsia, Judi Love, Sir Grayson Perry, Kojey Radical, Rosie Ramsey, Jill Scott, Stacey Solomon and Tim Vine alongside regular host Rob Brydon and team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack | |
| Channel 4
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20:00 | George Clarke's Amazing Spaces: First Home | From buses to boats, and from toilet blocks to tiny homes, George meets proactive individuals who are fighting to put a roof over their heads and succeeding with hard work, determination and some clever left-field thinking. He meets a young couple who are creating a home on a bus to save the money they used to spend on rent, and an older couple who are building their dream retirement home in Cornwall on the site of a derelict toilet block. And on his visit to the Netherlands, George visits a pair of houses made entirely of recycled and leftover materials from the building industry, that could well point the way to building cheaper houses. Will Hardie meets the couple who have turned an American RV into their full-time home, before visiting a very modern micro-apartment in a 1930s block of flats in London |
| 21:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions and the lively discussions that are prompted by the week's biggest and best shows | |
| E4
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20:00 | Below Deck Down Under | Alesia stirs things up by coaxing Eddy away from Jenna. Elsewhere, Ellie feels ready to make a bold move on João. But perhaps not quite as bold as what she's got planned for Alesia, who Ellie reckons is sabotaging romances onboard. Peace in the galley comes at a price when a new rule is introduced. And, seemingly unable to keep herself away from the drama, Alesia decides to drop a truth bomb on Daisy |
| 21:00 | Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings | A master of kung fu lives in secrecy in San Francisco, trying to put his past as the son of a magically empowered crime lord behind him. However, he is forced to confront his destiny when his father plans to unleash the dark forces being kept at bay in a mysterious hidden valley. Marvel Comics' fantasy adventure, starring Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh and Ben Kingsley | |
| BBC Four
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20:00 | Top of the Pops | Mike Read presents an edition originally broadcast on September 25, 1980, with special guests Russ Abbot and Leo Sayer, plus music by Split Enz, Diana Ross, Ottawan, Linx and the Police |
| 20:35 | Top of the Pops | Janice Long hosts the edition first aired on September 25. Performers include Amazulu, Huey Lewis and the News, Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk, Genesis, Loose Ends, the Communards and Run-DMC | |
| More4
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19:55 | The Dog House | Documentary set inside Woodgreen animal charity, following efforts to match dogs with new owners. Nine-year-old Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday, but there are concerns that the hound may be just a bit too enthusiastic for the youngster. Rocco the Jack Russell has been struggling to find a home, though his bouncy exuberance and love of a good face lick means he could be the perfect match for Zach, who is looking for a dog not fazed by his Tourette's. Grant the stray westie has seen some tough times, but his luck might be about to change with the arrival of Casper and Sid |
| 21:00 | Coastal Unit | Iris and Victor are still bumping heads when a knight dies while jousting at a medieval re-enactment and they are assigned to investigate. What appears to be an accident soon turns out to be a murder. At the station, Janvert discovers the precinct has received appalling ratings online and she orders Nesrine and David to behave in a courteous manner. Crime drama, starring Bruno Salomone and Lucia Passaniti. In French | |