| What's on Now & Next (2026-09-26) | |||
| RTE One
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18:01 | RTÉ News: Six One and Weather | The latest national and international headlines |
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| 18:35 | Ron's Gone Wrong | The story of Barney, an awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally connected device. Ron's malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social-media age launch them on a journey to learn about true friendship. Animated comedy, with the voices of Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Ed Helms and Olivia Colman | |
| RTE2
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17:50 | James May's Great Explorers | The host profiles famous explorers, beginning with Christopher Columbus. He may be celebrated as a national hero for 'discovering' the USA - but he never set foot there. James starts by travelling to south-west Spain, from where these world-changing voyages began. May takes the helm of his own sailboat to test the cutting-edge sail technology that allowed ships to travel further than ever - and the rudimentary navigation techniques that Columbus had to rely on |
| 19:00 | The American Revolution | Washington's Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. However, the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theatres, and armies advance into Native American territory and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston | |
| Virgin Media One
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18:00 | Deal or No Deal | Stephen Mulhern hosts as a contestant tries to open the 22 red boxes in the right order, taking on the infamous Banker for the chance to win a life-changing cash prize |
| 19:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Cherry Healey, Dallas Campbell, Ria Hebden and Robert Peston pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught | |
| TG4
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17:55 | Ollchlár Ros na Rún | A face from the past comes to Ros na Rún and seeks out Cora, leaving her with a shocking choice to make. Réailtín is taken aback when Evan insinuates what happened at the party |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
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18:00 | Help Me Buy a Home | The unfiltered realities people face in the search for a home. A Cork couple desperate to leave their parents' home turn to Liz O'Kane for help, while Dublin buyer Kevin races to stay close to family. PJ and Kevin uncover costly buyer mistakes |
| 19:00 | Live UEFA Nations League | England v Spain (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of both teams' opening Group A3 match, held at Wembley Stadium. England won promotion to the top division in the 2024/25 campaign by topping a group containing Greece, Republic of Ireland and Finland, and go into this match on the back of finishing third in the summer's World Cup. However, they face a stern test against the Spaniards, who were crowned world champions in the summer, and reached the final of this competition last time out, only losing to Portugal on penalties. The last time these teams met was in the Euro 2024 final, when Spain claimed a 2-1 win courtesy of Mikel Oyarzabal's late strike | |
| Virgin Media Three
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18:20 | Ed Finn's America | Ed heads to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to explore the birthplace of American history. After taking in the iconic landmarks, he ventures beyond to the stunning Longwood Gardens, where the famous fountains and lush landscapes showcase the natural beauty of Pennsylvania's countryside |
| 18:50 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits the Madonna Halley Hotel in north London, run by members of a Cypriot family whose Mediterranean roots are reflected in the interior design. Guests have previously indicated the Aegean-style fixtures and fittings can be disagreeable, but when the presenter suggests a radical overhaul, the owners reveal they are reluctant to part with their distinctive adornments | |
| BBC One
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18:15 | Strictly Come Dancing | Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe present the first live edition of the ballroom dance show. The celebrities and their partners perform their opening routines, safe in the knowledge that no one is being voted off this week, although judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will offer their comments - good or bad. The contestants are Dani Dyer - back after a very early exit last year - Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Will Best, Sarah Storey, Jaime Winstone, Melanie Walters, Cach Mercer, Bethany Antonia, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Graeme Hall, Lawrence Robb, Tabby Stoecker and John Nellis |
| 20:45 | Wisdom of the Crowd | Quiz show hosted by John Bishop in which contestants take on the collective knowledge of the studio audience in a bid to win a potential jackpot of £30,000. According to science, the audience should win and share the money between them. Can any of the hopefuls prove otherwise? | |
| Channel 4
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17:30 | Formula 1 | Steve Jones presents action from the 15th round of the season from Baku City Circuit. This was the ninth edition of this event since its inaugural race in 2017 that was won by Australia's Daniel Ricciardo. Since then both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have come out on top twice, with Verstappen claiming his second Grand Prix victory here in 2025. With analysis from Alice Powell and Billy Monger |
| 20:00 | The Space Race in Colour | A two-part examination of the unprecedented surge in space exploration during the 1950s and 1960s, led by the rival superpowers of the United States and the USSR. The first episode explores the origins of the space race with the fearsome V2 German rocket from the Second World War. Its creator Wernher von Braun gave his secrets to the Americans and became a key part of NASA's space programmes | |
| E4
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18:15 | The Simpsons | Bart discovers a passion for American history when Superintendent Chalmers is forced to take over his education. However, an accident during an excursion costs the troublemaker's new teacher his job, forcing the pupils of Springfield Elementary to fight for his reinstatement |
| 18:45 | The Simpsons | Homer gets a new assistant, but when she steals his job, he teams up with Ned Flanders to reveal her dark past. Meanwhile, Bart's mechanical seal outshines Lisa's model asteroid in a science fair project. With the voice of Jane Lynch | |
| BBC Four
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02:25 | The Riviera: A History in Pictures | Part one of two. Actor Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who lived and painted on France's Cote d'Azur, renowned for its sunny climate. The first edition focuses on the relationship between modern art and the location's development as an international tourist haven. Cezanne, Monet and Renoir were captivated by the light and colour of the landscape in the 19th century and their resultant work advertised the region's beauty. Meanwhile, the area's vivid hues inspired Henri Matisse to adopt a new palette that set modern art on the route to abstraction |
| 19:00 | Simon King's Shetland Adventure | Spring brings an influx of wildlife to the islands, where the former Springwatch presenter is living for a year. Exploring the sea, Simon discovers starfish, moon jellyfish and gets close to a seal. He also follows the struggle at a wildlife sanctuary to teach an injured otter cub to use its back legs, and gives his daughter Savannah a lesson in birdwatching | |
| More4
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18:20 | Four in a Bed | Another selection of B&B owners take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money. The contest begins at Ian and Sam Sugden's Abbey House in Penrith, Cumbria, where the guests are impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms. However, there is some grumbling over breakfast about the bacon |
| 18:55 | Four in a Bed | The owners stay at Compton House in Newark, Nottinghamshire, which is run by Lisa Holloway - who prides herself on providing a home away from home for her visitors. However, some of the guests have issues with dust and the haddock served at breakfast - and challenge whether a night's stay is worth the price tag | |