| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-04) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
15:35 | The Go-Between | When an upper-class woman falls in love with a farmer in Edwardian England, a naive boy helps to keep their relationship alive by delivering secret messages between them - little realising the terrible consequences his actions will have. Period drama based on LP Hartley's novel, starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Dominic Guard and Margaret Leighton |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
15:45 | Mammals | How air-breathing mammals have found remarkable ways to overcome the many challenges of a life in water, from freshwater jungle ponds to the dark depths of the open ocean. Featuring footage of the birth of a huge sperm whale calf, never-before-filmed orca hunting behaviour, and coastal coyotes in Mexico that have learnt they can benefit from the daily offerings washed up on the shore with each new tide |
| 16:45 | Michael Portillo in Andalucia | Michael visits Cordoba, focusing on the history of different civilisations that have influenced what it is to be Andalucian today, before entering Mesquita, considered to be one of the worlds greatest Islamic buildings. He also meets a family who use an ancient Roman technique to keep their courtyard cool and helps out in a local restaurant, where he learns how certain dishes have shaped the culture | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
16:05 | The Voice UK | Emma Willis hosts the spinning-chair singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones 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] |
15:45 | GAA Beo | Live coverage of the GAA Club Championships. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill |
| 17:55 | Ar Son na Cúise | Joe Ó Dónaill and Ray Mac Mánais return to familiar ground in Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Kerry, where their quirks and friendship come to the fore | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
14:25 | NFL Live | Washington Commanders v Indianapolis Colts (Kick-off 2.30pm). Coverage of the week four match from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While this is the first of this year's three matches to take place in London, it is already the third international game of the season following contests in Melbourne and Rio de Janeiro, in what is a record-breaking campaign that has nine overseas matches scheduled to take place, as Paris, Madrid, Munich, and Mexico City await their turns |
| 17:30 | Eat, Shop, Save | Ranvir Singh and her team of experts return to give more families an eight-week challenge to get fitter and eat better. First up are the Lahertys from Bury, Greater Manchester, whose aim is to ditch their regular takeaway run and get their expensive chocolate habit under control | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
16:00 | Don't Look Back in Anger | Archive news stories, looking back at the headline stories from 2000 to a soundtrack of contemporary music |
| 16:35 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | Joanna treats birds of prey, learning how to hold 10-day-old orphaned tawny owlets with sharp talons, and attempts to give an antibiotic tablet to a red kite. She also scruffs an adult fox, who she then releases in the urban area where he was found | |
| BBC One
[108] |
15:25 | Kingdom | Lioness Rita is raising the next generation, but caring for her cubs alone leaves them vulnerable while she hunts. The hyenas' strength is growing, but a flooded den spells disaster and the clan become separated. Seeking a mate, leopard Olimba begins a new chapter, but in her way is her daughter - she has now become her main rival, and only one can remain |
| 16:15 | Homes Under the Hammer | Martin Roberts, Owain Wyn Evans and Dion Dublin pay visits to three very different flats in London, Bath and Shropshire. Will the new owners who purchased them at auction be able to bring them up to scratch? | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
15:30 | 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 |
| 16:15 | George Clarke's Amazing Spaces | George explores more inspirational and ingenious amazing spaces. A father in Norfolk renovates a Volkswagen van to surprise his camping-mad kids, while a couple on the Isle of Wight turn a brick bomb shelter into a bijou bar. Master craftsman Will Hardie checks out a Russian-inspired Grayson Perry creation on the banks of the River Stour in Essex. Plus, George and Will move one step closer to completing their studio flat prototype | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
16:05 | The Simpsons | Mr Burns wins a professional basketball team in a poker game at the annual billionaires' retreat. He decides to build a state-of-the-art stadium in an effort to lure fans, but the proposed site is on the last remaining bee colony in Springfield - prompting Lisa to lead a protest |
| 16:40 | The Simpsons | Lisa lets her imagination run wild when she makes a new friend and they create a magical kingdom together called Equalia, complete with characters and plotlines. But they find themselves facing a nightmare when the boundaries between reality and fantasy become blurred. With the voice of Emily Blunt | |
| BBC Four
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02:30 | Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry | The famous 11th-century embroidery depicting the story of the Norman conquest of England is an extraordinary work of art. Yet little is known about its origins. Here, archaeologists, historians, biologists, anthropologists and even astrophysicists join forces to unravel its mysteries, analysing every detail to shed light on a pivotal moment in history |
| 19:00 | A Stitch in Time | Amber Butchart fuses biography, art and the history of fashion to explore Dutch painter Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
15:50 | Come Dine with Me | University lecturer Amanda Sherratt is keen to impress as she hosts the first dinner party in Lincolnshire, joined by beetroot farmer Chris Moore, theatre student Jack Stone, retail manager Ali Roberts and fitness enthusiast Alex Coxon. Amanda takes a risk with her Japanese-themed evening, which includes a raw fish starter and sumo-wrestling for entertainment |
| 16:20 | Come Dine with Me | Retail manager Ali Roberts hosts the second dinner party in Lincolnshire, confident that her gourmet cuisine and elegant style will win her the £1,000 prize. However, one diner's conversation threatens to cast a shadow over the evening | |