| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-08) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
00:15 | Adaptation | A neurotic screenwriter has an uphill struggle trying to adapt a book into a film script, and is further hampered by his interfering twin brother, who has decided to make a serial thriller of his own. Comedy drama from director Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage in a dual role alongside Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper, who won an Oscar for his performance |
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| 02:30 | Nationwide | This evening's programme is from County Mayo and focuses on the success of Westport in the Tidy Towns Awards down through the years. Also, in Ballina the team hears about a Creative Climate Action project exploring how Ballina's historic laneways can adapt to increased rainfall. Richard Downes presents | |
| RTE2
[102] |
01:15 | Godfather of Harlem | Fred Straub resurfaces to challenge Bumpy for control of the St Clair-only now he's backed by the Italian mob. As Delia's son is drafted to Vietnam, the Panthers step in, and Colombo presents Stella with a surprising offer. Drama, starring Forest Whitaker |
| 02:15 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi has been called to help Alan, tenanted landlord of the Crown Inn, nestled in the Wiltshire village of Aldbourne. Seven years ago, Alan took on the Crown hoping it would set him up for retirement. But now at 69 years old, he is still working every hour of every day just to get by. With the Crown failing to pull any profit, no pension in place and no Plan B, Alan is desperate for Alex's help |
| 06:10 | The Six O'Clock Show | A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines | |
| TG4
[104] |
01:15 | Imeall | A special episode of the arts and cultural affairs entertainment show in celebration of Culture Night. This edition treks around the island of Ireland with unprecedented access to Mountjoy Prison, Irish-language rap performances and foot-painting |
| 02:15 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:10 | Born to Kill? | In 1979, Richmond, Virginia, was hit by a series of random killings that terrified the residents of the city and surrounding regions for seven months. The police eventually arrested brothers Linwood, James and Anthony Briley and accomplice Duncan Meekins, with the two elder siblings receiving death sentences. In this programme, eyewitnesses and criminal experts analyse their motives and personalities |
| 07:00 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, Cydney, Valerie, Zain and Benn 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 | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:10 | Grace | Branson and Grace investigate the murder of socialite and patron of local charities Katya Bishop, whose entrepreneur husband Kit becomes the main suspect. The Bishops seem to have led a charmed life, until Grace digs deeper behind the respectable facade and discovers all is not what it seems. Doing so, however, places him unknowingly in grave danger |
| 07:05 | Heartbeat | A notorious burglar escapes from prison and returns to Aidensfield to pursue a vendetta against Ashfordly police. Roping in two local boys, the villain dupes them into helping him carry out his plan while PC Mason desperately tries to find him before he strikes again. Dawn sets Joyce up on a date with PC Younger - but is oblivious to the fact that the young copper actually has feelings for her. George Cole guest stars, with Joe McFadden and John Duttine | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:10 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
01:05 | Good Boys | Three lads skip school and embark on an epic journey while carrying stolen drugs. They are hunted by teenage girls, and attempt to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. Director Gene Stupnitsky's comedy, starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith L Williams and Brady Noon |
| 02:35 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay heads to Arvada, Colorado, where a husband and wife have allowed their restaurant to fall into disrepair. Randy's hoarding is out of control, while Alexa, who runs the kitchen, has a lot to learn. To make matters worse, the Old Neighborhood is one of the filthiest eateries the fiery chef has ever seen, and only one of the biggest transformations of the series can save the business | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:10 | First Dates | Dapper 24-year-old Will is looking for a woman to share his love of the countryside, but he has never had a girlfriend and is not a natural when it comes to chatting up a lady, while lofty long-haired rocker Daniel, aka Squid, strides into the restaurant on a mission to break the rules. Mum-of-two Emma, 47, is all glammed up and ready to play the love lottery, but Cupid throws a huge surprise her way, and when the man who broke her heart walks through the door the drama begins |
| 02:15 | Celebs Go Dating | The celebrities arrive on Tenerife and settle into a luxury villa. Gabby Allen dates gym-owner Karl, while David Potts heads out for a spicy dinner with fireman Tomasz | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
01:35 | Top of the Pops | Andy Crane and Jenny Powell host the edition first shown on May 5, featuring performances by Edelweiss, Midnight Oil, Debbie Gibson, Bon Jovi, Roxette, Kylie Minogue, Poison, Live Report, Bangles and Chaka Khan |
| 02:05 | Whitney at the BBC | Celebrating one of one of soul music's biggest-ever voices with a selection of her songs, illustrating why the world sat up and listened when Whitney Houston burst onto the scene in 1985 with Saving All My Love for You. This playlist traverses the 1980s, '90s and '00s, including Saving All My Love for You, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, How Will I Know and Your Love Is My Love | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | Thirty-year-old Chris is admitted after sustaining a potentially life-threatening wound during a game with his friend Jack, who fired the inside shaft of a ballpoint pen into his abdomen using an air rifle. College student Lennon has injured his head after jumping into a door frame while kicking a balloon, while 74-year-old Stafford arrives at A&E because his internal cardiac defibrillator keeps shocking him |
| 02:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | Long-distance lorry driver Neil, 52, has fallen backwards off a ramp onto a concrete floor and is sent for an urgent CT scan, the results of which are a shock. Also receiving treatments are 29-year-old Ben, who has dislocated his shoulder in a cycling accident, and Wendy, 73, who is in resus with a severe open ankle fracture after falling at home | |