| What's on Now & Next (2026-11-04) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
21:35 | Ireland's Population Crash | Miriam O' Callaghan presents the first in a two-part documentary in which she explores the hidden forces behind collapsing birth rates and shifting demographics that are quietly transforming Ireland |
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| 22:35 | Lynley | Detective drama based on Elizabeth George's novels, starring Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay. Working class East Anglian local DS Barbara Havers is paired with incoming Oxford graduate DI Thomas Lynley to solve the murder of a wealthy landowner. Suspects include members of his own family and those connected to his valuable collection of Roman antiquities | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:30 | Champions League Live | RB Leipzig v Manchester City (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the matchday four league phase match, held at Red Bull Arena. While they have suffered heavy defeats to Como and Real Madrid on their travels in the current campaign, Leipzig have won their only home match against PSV Eindhoven. However, City will go into this match with little fear, having prevailed 2-0 away to FC Porto in their only away game in the phase so far |
| 23:05 | Kabul | The French embassy's convoy moves through Kabul with Zara hidden in a car boot along with an unexpected fellow traveller. Amina and Nooria are left behind and must find their own way to the airport | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
22:00 | The Tonight Show | Comment and analysis on the big stories of the day in Ireland and abroad with a panel of guests covering the key issues |
| 23:00 | Surviving Fred and Rose West: Inside Cromwell Street | Documentary following the journey of Kathleen Richards, one of the last surviving victims of abuse at 25 Cromwell Street, and her path towards healing. In 1977, 17-year-old Kathleen Richards moves into 25 Cromwell Street, and soon finds herself groomed, abused and trapped inside a house where no one can protect her | |
| TG4
[104] |
21:30 | Aperitíf | Another night, another chance at love in Aperitíf. Mairéad and Cuan welcome Chris, Sarah and Eoghan for an evening of food, flirting and first impressions |
| 22:30 | Cumasc: Seisiúin sa Black Gate | Three artists set forth on a journey of musical collaboration. Rónán Ó Snodaigh is a world-renowned Irish songwriter, composer, musician, and poet known for his revolutionary bodhrán playing style and being the frontman of Kíla. Myles O'Reilly is a musician and music-documentary filmmaker with a love for collaboration and experimentation. Joining them is Olesya Zdorovetska, a Ukrainian vocalist, musician, and composer whose work has been described as 'an emotional and intellectual explosion' | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:45 | Live UEFA Champions League | Coverage of a matchday four fixture (Kick-off 8.00pm), as the league phase reaches the halfway point. Among the matches taking place are Slavia Prague v Arsenal at Fortuna Arena and FC Porto v Napoli at Estádio do Dragao |
| 23:00 | The Neighbourhood | The secret Power House wastes no time currying favour with a neighbour by gifting a lavish hamper. However, in the upcoming challenge, will they prioritise their own gain or help out their neighbours? Strange things have been occurring on the close after dark, and for the next task the households are on Neighbourhood Watch duty | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
21:00 | The Hack | With the Leveson Inquiry into press standards and ethics finally underway, and Rupert Murdoch set to appear before a Parliamentary select committee, Nick is hopeful for proper accountability and change within Fleet Street. However, a pushback begins before long as Alan's home is potentially compromised, Amelia is threatened with prosecution over her source, and Dave finds himself under investigation from his former employers |
| 22:05 | Coronation Street | Leanne confronts Brody and Idris with her suspicions, Carla makes a sad announcement to her staff, Dev offers Kit some respite, and Gary tackles Ross about his treatment of Marco | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:00 | BBC News at Ten | A round-up of today's headlines |
| 22:30 | BBC Newsline; Weather | ||
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
22:00 | First Dates | Waitress Cici swaps her apron for a seat at the dating table, and entrepreneur Zak has a promising start to his date, but a misunderstanding gets in the way. Fifty-eight-year-old party animal Nic is hoping to find someone to match his energy, and architect Ann arrives with her guide dog Ralph, hoping for a date who can see beyond her disability |
| 23:05 | The Great British Bake Off | Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond present as the bakers serve up gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan delicacies, doing their best to prove that different foods can still be full of flavour. Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood taste their efforts - and decide who will make it through to next week's quarter-final | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
22:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their insightful and passionate takes on TV shows including I'm a Celebrity South Africa, Citadel, The 1% Club, Celebrity Hunted, Britain's Got Talent, Reunion Hotel, and Canal Boat Diaries. First shown in May 2023 |
| 23:05 | Dating Naked | Chris must choose between girly-girl Carolyn and Katie from North Carolina, while Kerri has to decide whether to date nervous New Yorker Goldman a surfer David | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
21:00 | Television's Opening Night: How the Box Was Born | Dallas Campbell, Professor Danielle George and Dr Hugh Hunt mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's very first TV broadcast by trying to recreate the landmark event. The inaugural programme came live from Alexandria Palace on November 2, 1936, but there are no surviving recordings of the show. In response, the presenter trio set out to recreate every aspect of this first broadcast, from the variety acts featured right down to the camera equipment used, using authentic technology and filming techniques. Plus, pioneering TV engineer John Logie Baird's assistant - now aged 104 - is on hand to lend some technical assistance, and Dallas meets one of the performers who appeared on the first programme to find out what it is like to be part of TV history |
| 22:30 | The Fools on the Hill | Jack Rosenthal's 1986 drama based on the BBC's first 'high-definition' television broadcast at London's Alexandra Palace on November 2, 1936. The service was set to be the first of its kind in the world - but behind the scenes, not everything was going to plan. Starring Shaughan Seymour | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
22:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | The stories of children and teenagers brought into A&E. Sixteen-year-old Ellie has suspected spinal injuries after being thrown from her horse and crushed against a fence, while consultant Jacqui Butler treats four-year-old Destiny, who has a fishbone stuck in his tonsils from his lunchtime curry. Plus, a pregnant woman experiences intense pain following a sudden haemorrhage |
| 23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | A builder falls at work and dislocates his shoulder in such an unusual way it takes a five-strong team to pull it into place. Alan, who is in his sixties and had one leg amputated in 2009, comes in with the other dangerously swollen following a holiday in Goa, and 83-year-old James has to be persuaded by senior sister AnnMarie to accept treatment for a cyst on his knee | |