| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-14) | |||
| RTE One
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23:05 | The Week in Politics | Reflections on the political week, including contributions from journalists, senators and TDs. Hosted by Áine Lawlor |
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| 00:10 | Agatha Christie's Marple | The sleuth investigates the murder of her old friend Father Gorman, using a list of names sent by the priest moments before his death to bring the guilty party to justice. Following a trail of clues to London, Marple is drawn to the Pale Horse Inn - where she discovers a sinister world of occult practices. Drama, starring Julia McKenzie in the title role, with Lynda Baron, Pauline Collins, Nicholas Parsons and Neil Pearson | |
| RTE2
[102] |
22:50 | Little Fires Everywhere | Lexie hears upsetting news and turns to Pearl for help |
| 23:50 | Grace Harte | Leo is missing presumed dead, and Grace is in shock, afraid that by sometimes wishing for this she made it happen. Danny is playing it cool, even helping in the search for Leo's body. Then, a shocking event throws Grace and Danny into turmoil | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
23:00 | My Boyfriend Made Me Do It | A woman who faced two years in a Dubai jail after her boyfriend ripped her off and the story of two teenagers who were sentenced to 43 years in a notorious Bangkok prison |
| 00:00 | Finding Jack Charlton | Gabriel Clarke presents a profile of the World Cup-winning footballer, looking at his special relationship with Ireland after becoming the national team's manager, his complicated relationship with brother Bobby, and his final battle with dementia. With contributions from his wife Pat and son John, alongside celebrated Irish players, musicians, writers and politicians, including Larry Mullen, Roddy Doyle, Brendan O'Carroll, Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn, Mick McCarthy, David O'Leary and Andy Townsend | |
| TG4
[104] |
23:28 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast |
| 23:30 | Oileán Glas, Fásach Bán | Part two of two. Naturalist Eoin Warner continues his year-long exploration of the Burren seeking out its wild creatures and hidden treasures. He dives into one of its mysterious lakes revealing deep caverns and a strange silent world. The pine marten family is thriving and the kits big enough to head out into a hostile world, while just offshore, a fin whale makes a fleeting visit to the Clare coast. As summer slides into autumn, red squirrels stash food for the winter | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
23:05 | Tricked | Magician Eric Leclerc plays elaborate tricks on random people on the street and leaves them amazed while a hidden camera captures their reactions |
| 23:35 | In for a Penny | Stephen Mulhern presents a Christmas edition of the game show, surprising unsuspecting members of the public across the UK with his ridiculous games. Highlights include a festive Weigh to Go and a hilarious Get Your Skates On, while viewers are asked to identify the mystery Celebrity Santa Claus in Santa Who Who Who. Plus, players get absolutely covered in gravy as they attempt to win £1,000 | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
23:00 | Poldark | Ross is struggling to keep the smelting company afloat - not helped by George's determination to crush it. Not only is his enemy outbidding him for vital copper at every turn, but he is also looking for ways of getting to his secret shareholders. And when Francis falls out with his cousin over Verity's romance with Captain Blamey, it seems that George has finally found the ally he needs. Meanwhile, Mark returns home early to find Keren isn't there - and when he finally catches up with her, he gets the shock of his life |
| 00:10 | Ireland's Thalidomide Scandal | The thalidomide scandal in Ireland, which is considered one of the country's longest-running medical tragedies. The flawed drug was used in the 1960s to treat morning sickness and as a sedative for pregnant women and teething infants. It was sold over the counter under various brand names, and was also available from general practitioners and in hospitals, surgeries and maternity homes. Unfortunately, it led to numerous children being born with a range of severe deformities | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:35 | Match of the Day | Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Sunderland v Newcastle United at Stadium of Light and Crystal Palace v Manchester City at Selhurst Park. This was the first Tyne Wear derby in the league at this venue since Sunderland won 3-0 in October 2015, but the Magpies defeated their rivals here by the same scoreline in the FA Cup last season. Meanwhile, the Eagles and the Citizens met for the first time since Palace's 1-0 triumph in last term's FA Cup final. Plus, Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United v Aston Villa and Brentford v Leeds United |
| 23:50 | The Women's Football Show | Highlights of the weekend's matches in the Super League, including Everton v Arsenal Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea and Manchester City v Aston Villa | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
23:00 | Say Nothing | Dolours and Marian make new friends. Drama set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, based on the book by Patrick Radden Keefe and starring Lola Petticrew and Hazel Doupe |
| 23:55 | xXx: The Next Level | The American secretary of defence forms a covert military organisation with the intention of assassinating the president. A government spymaster is ready to foil the plot but, since his top agent is dead, he has to recruit an imprisoned soldier to help him. Action sequel, starring Ice Cube, Samuel L Jackson and Willem Dafoe | |
| E4
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23:05 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on Married at First Sight UK, Slow Horses, Win Win, Made in Chelsea, Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Waterloo Road and Top Guns: The Next Generation |
| 00:10 | The Inbetweeners | Simon passes his driving test, so the lads decide to take a trip to a theme park. However, things start to go wrong when their route is obstructed by a funeral cortege and the newly qualified motorist has an accident in the car park. Later, Will regrets ever making the journey when he disgraces himself on a rollercoaster | |
| BBC Four
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22:45 | What We Were Watching | Grace Dent embarks on a trip back in time to examine the TV schedules for Christmas 1995, serving up an irreverent look back at the festive viewing options that faced the nation. Highlights include Arthur Fowler behind bars in EastEnders, the morally questionable sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and Rik Mayall reading a story for the young ones on Jackanory |
| 23:45 | Antiques Roadshow | An edition from 2008 in which Michael Aspel bade farewell to the antiques show with a special programme dedicated to highlights from the 200 episodes he hosted. Items featured include a watch that once belonged to Lawrence of Arabia - found on Michael's first edition. With contributions from fellow antiques enthusiasts Eric Knowles and Hilary Kay | |
| More4
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23:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | Five-year-old Isa is rushed to A&E after being hit by a car and trapped underneath it, and doctors suspect the impact may have caused serious internal damage, as well as significant head injuries. Meanwhile, 26-year-old Tom is treated after slicing through his leg with a circular saw, with medics fearing the blade has cut so deeply into the muscle tissue that it could starve his leg of blood. Plus, 85-year-old retired actor Donald comes to the hospital with pain in his bladder, and consultant Faheem is concerned there may be an infection |
| 00:20 | 999: On the Front Line | Bromsgrove paramedics Natalka Greenwood and Sam Watson are called to a 10-year-old boy who has autism and has injured his back on a trampoline. At the same time in Birmingham, paramedic Ayaz Ali and technician Ashley Price treat a 12-year-old girl who has been injured in a car crash. In a police custody suite, paramedics Adi Ahmed and Mark McDonagh are looking after a man under arrest who the police suspect has taken a drug overdose | |