| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-14) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
17:55 | RTÉ News | National and international news. |
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| 18:00 | The Angelus | Horologist Maurice Keenan, at work in his Carrick-on-Shannon workshop, carries on the skills learned from his late father, in the process creating a meditation on time | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:30 | The Big Bang Theory | There is a clash of personalities when Sheldon and Leonard's mothers finally meet, while Howard finally decides to do his fair share of the housework - but not without a little help from his friends. Guest starring Christine Baranski and Laurie Metcalf |
| 18:00 | Shortland Street | Marty's breakthrough falls flat, and Chris makes a shocking discovery | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 18:05 | The Six O'Clock Show | Chat show featuring celebrity interviews, food from leading chefs and guidance on a wide range of topics, from consumer affairs to the latest trends | |
| TG4
[104] |
17:55 | Domhan an Dúlra | Continuing the incredible aquatic journey and encounter the most fascinating family of all ocean predators - sharks. Three females make their way across the seas to give birth |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:00 | Live UEFA Champions League | LASK v Liverpool (Kick-off 5.45pm). Coverage of the matchday two league phase match from Raiffeisen Arena. The visitors won their first game of this year's competition last month thanks to a comeback victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Marcos Llorente gave Atletico the lead in the 17th minute before Dominik Szoboszlai equalised before half-time. Alexis Mac Allister then scored early on in the second half to earn Liverpool all three points. The Merseysiders will be expecting another victory this evening against the Austrian outfit, who lost their opener 1-0 away to AEK Athens |
| 19:30 | Live UEFA Champions League | AS Roma v Real Madrid (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the league phase match from Stadio Olimpico. Jose Mourinho's first Champions League game back as Real Madrid boss ended in victory last month as they beat Inter Milan 2-1 thanks to first-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw at Fenerbahce in their first game of the competition, as Archie Brown scored the equaliser for the Turkish side after Bryan Cristante had given the Italian outfit the lead | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
17:55 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | David Suchet takes on his final case as the Belgian sleuth in the last-ever episode of the long-running drama. Crippled with arthritis, Poirot is now using a wheelchair and has a life-threatening heart condition, but remains as sharp as ever. Calling on old friend Captain Hastings for assistance, he returns to Styles, where the pair first met 30 years earlier on a murder investigation. The detective is convinced the country house is once again harbouring a killer, and as guests fall victim to a mysterious attacker, he must summon the last of his strength to battle his ultimate nemesis. With Hugh Fraser, Anne Reid, Philip Glenister, Helen Baxendale, Matthew McNulty, Anna Madeley and Shaun Dingwall |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | A dispute between a retired teacher and a surly farmer gets out of hand, romance is in the air as PC Bellamy escorts Gina to a club opening night, and Greengrass gets a bombshell - literally. Guest starring Angela Thorne and Duncan Preston | |
| BBC One
[108] |
17:15 | Pointless | Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Andi Oliver on the quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions |
| 18:00 | BBC News at Six; Weather | The latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
17:30 | Come Dine with Me | The third host in Sheffield, Leon, is hoping to inject some spice into the competition with a scorching Caribbean supper. But when Leon dishes up a fiery main course, a few nervous stomachs rumble. Leon keeps himself in the spotlight with some impromptu warbling, but will his guests join in or struggle to hide their awkward discomfort? He's soon in hot water, as he struggles to place names to faces despite being three nights in |
| 18:00 | A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now? | London couple Franny and Fenton, who run a hi-tech hotel in southern Spain, feel the financial pressures, Zak and Tony face up to the realities of managing a busy B&B at their 13th-century French chateau. Plus, was barman Simon from Skegness able to keep his businesses afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic? | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
17:30 | The Simpsons | Bart and Lisa get to know a homeless folk singer named Hettie, after Bart accidentally loses the shopping trolley containing her possessions and invites her to stay in his bedroom wardrobe. Meanwhile, Homer's attempt at DIY traps the cat in the walls of the house, so he launches a rescue bid |
| 18:00 | The Simpsons | Lisa is inspired to become a veterinarian and begins an internship at the local vet's surgery, but she learns a tough lesson when the school's neglected hamster dies. Marge gets a job as a crime-scene cleaner, but is traumatised by the gory sights. Michael York guest stars | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:35 | The Planets | Professor Brian Cox tells the life story of the solar system, beginning with the development of the four rocky worlds closest to the Sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. They were born at the same time from the same material - yet have lived radically different lives. What immense forces are at play? |
| 19:00 | Secrets of Bones | Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores how skeletons have evolved to help animals sense the world around them, revealing why predators like wolves have their eye sockets at the front of their skulls, whereas many prey creatures have a wider fields of vision. The presenter also looks at the hearing abilities of the grey owl, and another animal's flexible nose | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
17:50 | American Pickers | Mike Wolfe cannot resist making an offer on retro boat and a BMW micro car at a garage in California. Later, he and Frank Fritz comb through a huge stockpile at a radiator shop |
| 18:50 | The Dog House | India needs a special pup to stand by her side when her Tourette syndrome draws stares from strangers. The hope is that plucky Jack Russell Pancakes will fit the bill. Cockapoo puppy Annie is a whirlwind, and it's love at first sight for seven-year-old Lottie. However, the rest her family isn't so sure. Paul's still in mourning for his dog Baxter, though his wife Jeannette is sure that the solution is another dog in his life. Will Ziggy the fox terrier cross fill Baxter's paw prints? | |