| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-17) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
00:15 | The Miseducation of Bindu | A bullied Indian teenager forges her mother's signature so she can take the test allowing her to leave school. The only problem is, she now has just a few short hours to raise the money she needs to pay for the exam. Comedy drama, starring Megan Suri, with David Arquette, Priyanka Bose and Hannah Alline |
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| 02:05 | Line of Duty | A hardened criminal is shot dead by an armed-response unit led by Sgt Danny Waldron, who claims they were acting in self-defence when interviewed by Hastings and Arnott. To find out more, DC Kate Fleming of AC-12 is sent undercover into Danny's team and is quick to identify tensions between the officers - only for her own conduct to come under scrutiny. Daniel Mays stars as the suspect, with Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar, Arsher Ali and Will Mellor | |
| RTE2
[102] |
00:45 | The Light in the Hall | As Caryl digs deeper, she encounters Mabli, a young activist protesting reservoir expansion, while Eve finds herself increasingly cornered. Rhys's quest for answers leads him to a confrontation with Eve, triggering revelations that threaten to unravel the town's long-held truths |
| 01:45 | The Rumour | A shocking turn of events sparks a storm of blame and Bea, distraught, accuses Joanna of causing it all. Shaken, Joanna decides to move back home with Alfie. At school, the tension shifts as Debbie unexpectedly apologises. The town believes Sonia to be Sally McGowan and suspicion mounts while secrets unravel, and Joanna is left questioning | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
00:55 | Prime Suspect | Part one of two. Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison is placed in charge of the investigation into the death of a suspected prostitute, and becomes convinced that the case is connected to a series of murders dating back 10 years - but faces opposition from her male colleagues and superiors, who resent a woman being given such an important position. First-ever episode of Lynda La Plante's crime drama, starring Helen Mirren |
| 06:20 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants vie to find the single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford | |
| TG4
[104] |
01:10 | Opry le Daniel ar Thuras | Daniel O'Donnell returns to Derry to present a show featuring Dan McCabe, the Henry Girls, Patricia Maguire, Jamie Donnelly and Jack Keogh |
| 02:10 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
00:40 | Iain Stirling's CelebAbility | Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating four celebrities - Owen Warner, Grace Barry, Tyler West and Janine Harouni - in silly games |
| 01:25 | Bump | Reema makes an unwelcome discovery about her parents. Angie is surprised to be joined by Gabe at the tree protest, where Shuana delivers mixed news to Oly | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
00:05 | Outrage | A frustrated insurance agent and his wife report a trio of teenage vandals to the police. However, their act of good citizenship backfires disastrously when the crooks get released, putting them on the receiving end of a campaign of harassment - and forcing them to respond with extreme measures of their own. Drama, starring Rob Lowe and Jennifer Grey |
| 01:55 | Cracker | Part one of three. The police psychologist makes arrangements for his mother's funeral, unaware the priest he is dealing with has just heard a man confess to murdering a prostitute. DS Beck returns, but refuses to accept responsibility for his crimes. Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville and Lorcan Cranitch star, with David Calder | |
| BBC One
[108] |
23:40 | Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | The shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large in the small town of Mill Valley for generations, and young Sarah Bellows turns her tortured life and horrible secrets into a series of scary stories. These terrifying tales soon have a way of becoming all too real for a group of unsuspecting teens, who stumble upon Sarah's spooky home. Horror, starring Zoe Margaret Colletti and Michael Garza |
| 01:20 | Weather for the Week Ahead | A look ahead to the latest forecast | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
01:15 | Iris Prize Best British Shorts | Compilation of five films nominated for the 2026 Iris Prize for Best British Short, all exploring themes of what it means to leave something unsaid. Featuring Between Breath & Silence by Nicole Pott, Bluebird by Maya Yoncali, Hugged People, Hug People by Jojo Bossman, Molly by Darius Shu, and Yellow Bucket by Simon Brooke |
| 02:40 | Ramsay's Hotel Hell | Gordon Ramsay heads to Pipestone, Minnesota, where he checks in to Historic Calumet Inn. Joint owners Vanda and Rina Smrkovski were given the hotel as a gift by their father, but after just nine months in charge, their staff are on the brink of revolt, and guests are expressing their dissatisfaction with the accommodation. Gordon quickly realises the sisters need to grow up fast if he's going to have a chance of saving the business | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:10 | First Dates | Single mum and occasional poet Frankie hits it off with primary school teacher Charlie, but will he still be interested when she reveals she has children? Olive and Terence are both in their eighties and haven't given up on finding someone special. As they bond over memories of lost loves, tennis and amateur dramatics, Olive hopes Terence will ask her to the theatre. Divorcee Karen, 34, is pleased that Mitch seems to tick all the boxes, while 25-year-old Anita has drawn up a checklist in her search for a perfect match. Her blind date is international rugby player Max, who has never been in a relationship but wants to settle down |
| 02:15 | Ladies of London | Following a gang of socialites, British blue bloods and ambitious American social climbers as they attempt to navigate the many pitfalls of life at the top in one of the most iconic, fast-paced cities in the world. A long, hot summer in the capital kicks off with a swish garden party, hosted by none other than Made in Chelsea alum Mark-Francis Vandelli. Rumours swirl when American actor Margo Stilley returns to London following a decade in Malibu. And model Missé Beqiri wrestles with a damaging secret | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
00:45 | Natural World | Exploring the London's surprising and secret wildlife, including seals, parakeets, badgers, foxes and even pelicans who have made London their home. The programme also focuses on the admirers of these animals, from Billingsgate fish porters and Indian chefs to Crayfish Bob, who scours the canals for foreign species |
| 01:45 | Full Circle with Michael Palin | The globetrotting presenter arrives in Japan, where he meets a dedicated Monty Python fan, receives a beating in a Zen monastery, before visiting Nagasaki - where the second atom bomb was dropped in 1945. He then heads to the South Korean capital Seoul, where he attends a wedding ceremony, before briefly crossing the border into North Korea at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjeom | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:10 | 24 Hours in A&E | Katie is rushed to St George's by helicopter after a riding accident. The 46-year-old's horse has fallen on top of her, resulting in multiple broken bones and internal injuries. Amy has a deep laceration to her ankle after a party with her flatmates ended with her falling onto a gin glass, and Pamela has suffered a sudden bout of back pain, leaving her in agony |
| 02:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | The staff at St George's Hospital in south-west London treat patients from three different generations. Leo is in A&E after crashing his car and flipping it on its roof. Leo's husband JR tells the story of how the two men met and how some members of their family struggled to accept their marriage. Meanwhile, young Kieran has hurt his wrist tumbling off his skateboard and 91-year-old Lillian has fallen over at home | |