| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-04) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
00:35 | Papillon | Fact-based drama about a Frenchman wrongly imprisoned for life for a crime he did not commit, who made an extraordinarily courageous bid to escape from the notorious Devil's Island - a former leper colony turned into a maximum-security prison. Starring Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Zerbe, Don Gordon and George Coulouris |
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| 03:15 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
00:05 | The Traitors | The ultimate reality game of detection, backstabbing and trust suddenly becomes very real as the Faithful discover who the Traitors' first murder victim is. With suspicions rising, the players must work together in their second mission to continue building money for the prize pot. As night starts to fall, attention turns back to who the Traitors could be, as they must head to the Round Table for the first dramatic banishment. Claudia Winkleman presides as it becomes apparent whether the Faithful will get their revenge and catch a Traitor on their first attempt - or unwittingly sacrifice one of their own |
| 01:15 | In Her Car | Lydia takes Taras's son Glib and his grandfather Anatoly to Dnipropetrovsk, where the boy, who is suffering from cancer, is to be treated. Starring Anastasiya Karpenko. Iin Ukrainian | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:00 | Beat the Chasers | Contestants from across the UK take on Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan, Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty, Shaun 'The Dark Destroyer' Wallace, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett and Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha, hoping to win big money. Bradley Walsh hosts |
| 06:30 | Impossible Engineering | The history of pioneering modern-day mega structures, revealing that behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazing engineers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. The first programme focuses on the aircraft carrier | |
| TG4
[104] |
00:10 | Hector - Éire Nua | Hector Ó hEochagáin puts his soccer skills to the test at the grounds of Finn Harps soccer club in Ballybofey with Nigerian-born Eloku, or Luca as he is known locally. He hears how Evan Furlong from Taiwan and Bruna McKenna from Brazil were swept off their feet by Irish men, bringing them to fall in love with the country of Ireland |
| 01:10 | All and Eva | For 40 years, Eva has remained steadfast in her disbelief in love. Instead, she believes that happiness lies in her love for herself and her friends, a philosophy that has guided her well in her meticulously planned life. After deciding to get pregnant she goes to Copenhagen to select a sperm donor. She later has doubts about her choice, so seeks him out, without revealing why. Drama, starring Tuva Novotny, Joachim Fjelstrup and Sanna Sundqvist. In Swedish and Danish | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
00:45 | I Kissed a Girl | Dannii Minogue hosts an all-female counterpart to dating show I Kissed a Boy, welcoming 10 single women to a masseria in Italy in search of love - introducing themselves to each other with a kiss. As the group celebrates their first night, hearts race for two girls who take no time in exploring the chemistry outside of their match |
| 01:30 | The Jonathan Ross Show | The host welcomes another batch of celebrity guests to his green room, including star of stage and screen Brian Cox, Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks, Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse and Strictly champion Chris McCausland. Plus, music by Snow Patrol | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
23:00 | Beyond the Blackboard | A newly qualified teacher sets up a makeshift classroom for homeless teenagers. Initially afraid and suspicious of her students, she gradually gets to know them and becomes determined to make a difference to their difficult lives. Fact-based drama, starring Emily VanCamp, Steve Talley and Treat Williams |
| 01:05 | Judge Rinder's Crime Stories | Barrister Robert Rinder examines real-life cases, revealing how ground-breaking forensic technology was used to track down the killer of 87-year-old Gladys Godfrey, who was brutally murdered in her own home. Plus, male domestic abuse victim Ian McNicholl tells the story of his suffering at the hands of his ex-girlfriend | |
| BBC One
[108] |
00:35 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus sports reports, weather forecasts and arts and entertainment features | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
00:55 | Nightmare Alley | An ambitious carnival worker with a talent for manipulating people joins forces with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is. Guillermo del Toro's thriller, starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Toni Collette |
| 03:25 | Ramsay's Hotel Hell | Supercar fanatic Eddie Kaen has spent millions on the design of the Keating in San Diego, California, but neglected to invest in things the guests really need. Gordon Ramsay's visit uncovers empty rooms, a failing restaurant and staff at the end of their tether - leading to a shocking crisis that nobody saw coming | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
00:05 | First Dates | Lawyer and bingo pro Arunima shares a date with veterinary surgeon Simon. Arunima is in a wheelchair, and is worried Simon won't be able to see past her disability. These concerns are soon allayed though, as his inability to grasp bingo lingo takes precedence. Among others being paired up are retired factory worker Margaret and former bookmaker David - who has considered himself a long odds outsider at finding romance - and nursery worker Darcy, who is hoping to get a good reception from television aerial erector Aaron |
| 01:10 | First Dates | Nicole is determined to avoid any association with singleton Bridget Jones. At first glance, Gary is no Mr Darcy, but the chartered surveyor assures her that this doesn't make him boring - while trying to determine how many bricks make up the restaurant. Bella - donned in a figure-hugging latex dress - seeks a like-minded chap willing to embrace the fetish world, and sets her hopes on Harrow boy Bertie. Meanwhile, fortysomething Jo is partnered with Richard Gere lookalike Gus, and Italian Paolo is paired with hotel receptionist Daniel | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
01:00 | Hetty Wainthropp Investigates | A concerned mother hires Hetty to find out who is stalking her daughter just days before her wedding. It's not long before the unlikely sleuth is on the trail of a disgraced soldier with a grudge against the father of the bride-to-be. Light-hearted drama, starring Patricia Routledge and Derek Benfield |
| 01:50 | The Good Old Days | Leonard Sachs hosts a 1977 edition of the old-time music hall programme, with Val Doonican, Sheila Steafel, Rita Morris and Dailey & Wayne entertaining an audience from the stage of the Leeds City Varieties | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
00:10 | Emergency Helicopter Medics | Heli-medics scramble to the Peak District, where a dirt-buggy smash has left a rider with serious injuries. A farm worker tears his arm using a potato harvester, and Daryl receives three rapid shocks as the medics race to his aid amid concerns of a cardiac arrest |
| 01:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Peggy, 85, arrives at the hospital by ambulance, having injured her knee at home. It's the second time she has fallen in two months and medics want to find out if there's a more serious underlying cause. Meanwhile, the team keeps a close eye on 75-year-old Bob, who has had a suspected heart attack, and Ben, 25, isn't overly concerned by his swollen finger, until a doctor diagnoses cellulitis | |