| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-26) | |||
| RTE One
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21:00 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather | The latest national and international news |
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| 21:20 | Oppenheimer | General Leslie Groves Jr spearheads the Manhattan Project to research and develop a devastating weapon capable of ending the Second World War. J Robert Oppenheimer and his colleagues subsequently risk destroying humanity to create an atomic bomb. Christopher Nolan's Bafta and Oscar-winning biopic, starring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Emily Blunt | |
| RTE2
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20:30 | Asia | David Attenborough presents a documentary exploring the wildlife of the world's largest continent, revealing its most remarkable landscapes and animals. The first episode focuses on the oceans that surround the continent's coastline, which are home to more than 60 per cent of the world's marine species. Featuring footage of reef fish, manta rays, and a juvenile sperm whale, as well as the whirlpools that form in the Indonesian Throughflow |
| 21:30 | EastEnders | Police officers swarm the Square as Walford reacts to the fallout of an explosive December 25. With shocking secrets exposed, and more questions than answers, those in the midst of the drama struggle to see a way forward. Meanwhile, the Mitchells enjoy a family dinner, and Nigel puts preparations in place to make this Christmas an extra special one | |
| Virgin Media One
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21:00 | Titanic | A party of explorers studying the sunken remains of the famous liner meets an elderly woman who was a passenger on the ill-fated maiden voyage. She recounts how she boarded the ship while on the brink of being forced into marriage by her family, and was stopped from killing herself by a penniless artist. She fell in love with her saviour, but the disaster on the horizon meant their time together was doomed to be short. James Cameron's Oscar-winning romantic drama, starring Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bill Paxton |
| 00:55 | Gogglebox Ireland | Festive special in which three Irish households living abroad join the fun, with audiences in London, Berlin and Auckland tuning in for some traditional Irish Christmas TV | |
| TG4
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20:15 | George Best i gCorcaigh | The story of George Best and his time with Cork Celtic on the 50th anniversary of his time in League of Ireland, featuring exclusive interviews and rare archive footage. An icon revered for his skill on the pitch and his extravagant lifestyle off it, he played with Manchester United as one of their star players for 11 years and when he left, the world wondered what was next for him. As it turned out, the next thing for him was a stint in Cork |
| 21:15 | Beir Mo Dhúthracht | Pádraig Ó Sé meets singers from Corca Dhuibhne at a special gathering in Tigh an tSaorsaigh in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, to sing songs and remember the singers who inspired them. Ciara de Mórdha, Páidí Mhárthain Mac Gearailt, Noelie Ó Maoileoin, Sláine Ní Chathalláin, Eibhlín Ní Cheárna and Mossie Ó Scanláin perform some of the songs they associate most with West Kerry. They also share stories about some of the songwriters and remember some of the great singers we have lost, like Seán de hÓra, Tomás Ó Mainín and Tom Mhaurice Ó Súileabháin | |
| Virgin Media Two
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21:01 | Death Wish | A surgeon embarks on his own mission for justice following an attack on his wife and daughter after becoming frustrated with the lack of police progress on the case. Thriller remake, starring Bruce Willis and Vincent D'Onofrio |
| 23:05 | Below Deck: Mediterranean | Jess confronts Aesha over the guests' group photograph. Rob is presented with an alternative to travelling to Bali, and Aesha makes a decision about her future | |
| Virgin Media Three
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21:00 | Ransom '79 | Documentary following veteran journalist Charlie Bird as he battles the debilitating effects of motor neurone disease while trying to break one final story in the time he has remaining |
| 23:00 | Coronation Street | As the residents reel from the events of Christmas Day, Evelyn finds someone unconscious in the ginnel after being attacked, and Theo's treat presents Todd with an awkward dilemma | |
| BBC One
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20:30 | Call the Midwife | Conclusion of the two-part story. In Hong Kong, Sister Julienne and Sister Hilda face down Denzil, who demands the keys to the Order's new property. Trixie and Geoffrey walk Mr Fischer home and learn he has a terminal blood disorder, so they hastily arrange for a rabbi to visit for the first night of Chanukah, the Jewish feast of lights. Rosalind and Joyce host a Christmas gathering at Nonnatus House with their friends and medical colleagues, while Sister Catherine decides to find out what happened to Queenie's baby |
| 21:30 | EastEnders | Police officers swarm the Square as Walford reacts to the fallout of an explosive December 25. With shocking secrets exposed, and more questions than answers, those in the midst of the drama struggle to see a way forward. Meanwhile, the Mitchells enjoy a family dinner, and Nigel puts preparations in place to make this Christmas an extra special one | |
| Channel 4
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21:00 | Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025 | Question master Jimmy Carr invites panellists Jonathan Ross, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Roisin Conaty and Lou Sanders to battle it out to see who knows the most about the year that's been. Helping Jimmy to ask the big questions are actor Charles Dance, the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School and a host of celebrity question-setters |
| 23:00 | Gogglebox | As the Goggleboxers hang up their Christmas stockings, a bumper edition of the show takes a very merry look back at the best of 2025 | |
| E4
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21:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics review the best Christmas programming of 2024, including the Strictly Christmas Special, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, First Dates at Christmas, Hot Frosty, Bullseye, The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special, Martin Lewis: How to Win at Board Games, The Dog House at Christmas, Is It Cake? Holiday and Fanny Cradock Cooks for Christmas |
| 22:30 | The Inbetweeners | At the start of the new term, Carli organises a fashion show that Simon is eager to participate in. Will tries to shake off his embarrassing reputation, while Jay continues to lie about his sexual experiences. Comedy, starring Emily Head, Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison | |
| BBC Four
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20:00 | Lesley Garrett at the BBC | A tribute to the voice and career of soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares her memories of some of her finest performances from a career full of BBC moments. This collection includes popular songs such as 'Somewhere' and 'Tonight,' and showcases the versatility, artistry, and warmth that have made Lesley Garrett one of Britain's most cherished performers |
| 21:30 | The Best of Lesley Garrett Tonight | Highlights from the popular soprano's 1999 series, with guests including Bryn Terfel, Darcey Bussell, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Barlow, Michael Ball and Lily Savage. First broadcast in 2000 | |
| More4
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21:00 | Tsunami 2004: The Day the Wave Hit | Part one of two. A minute-by-minute account of the December 2004 tsunami, which destroyed towns and villages across the Indian Ocean, killing 230,000. Among those sharing their personal experiences of the disaster are a hotelier who was recently married and three months pregnant at the time, and a man travelling by train who was forced to climb on top of the carriage to escape |
| 22:00 | Tsunami 2004: The Day the Wave Hit | Part two of two. Holidaymakers share their experiences of the disaster, including a woman who was separated from her family on the beach, witnessing the death of her son, a couple whose bungalow was destroyed, and a family that fled to higher ground when their hotel was destroyed | |