| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-19) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
04:45 | Dev: Rise and Rule | The second part of the documentary exploring the rise and rule of the third President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, whose legacy has been gradually dismantled and diminished in the 50 years since his death |
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| 05:35 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:30 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:00 | Shetland | The return of the detective drama set on the Scottish archipelago. A passenger on the Aberdeen to Shetland ferry witnesses an altercation between two men, one of whom subsequently goes missing, while a young boy is admitted to intensive care after consuming pills he mistook for sweets found on the beach. DI Jimmy Perez searches the shoreline and recovers a rucksack containing more pills and a ferry ticket - which a hooded figure tries to snatch from him. Now a connected missing persons and drugs case, matters gather pace after a body is found in grisly circumstances. Starring Douglas Henshall, with Ciaran Hinds |
| 06:15 | The Six O'Clock Show | A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country's top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines | |
| TG4
[104] |
04:55 | France 24 | International news channel, presented live from Paris |
| 05:30 | France 24 | International news channel, presented live from Paris | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:40 | Below Deck | Special edition of the reality series about the crew and guests of a luxury yacht, featuring previously unseen footage and interviews. Amy gears up to reveal her secret crush |
| 06:15 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants vie to find the single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
02:00 | The Serpent | Charles attempts to set up new life in Paris with Marie-Andree, but his past catches up with him, and the web of lies that he has told her begins to unravel. As the couple attempt to close business deals in France, Herman's committed investigation closes in on them, and what's left of their relationship finally implodes |
| 07:05 | Heartbeat | Ruby is attempting to win Blaketons heart, and Nick's colleagues are enjoying teasing him over his mum's potential romance with the sergeant. An illiterate man, Eddie, is outraged when a cottage to rent was promised to him by his aunt, but instead ends up being sold. His girlfriend calls off their wedding because they don't have a house! There is also an investigation of a peeping Tom in the village. Auntie Eileen comes to visit, and Ruby sees her chance to return to London | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:15 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
04:55 | Couples Come Dine with Me | In Newcastle upon Tyne, ship workers Laura and her fiance Kevin launch the contest with their Scottish-themed menu. Competitive couple JP and Kayley have mixed feelings, and young professionals Jamie and Georgi think steak and chips is too basic. Jamie and Georgi host next and go all out with their fancy food - but are convinced JP and Kayley are out to sabotage their dishes. Finally, it's the turn of cake shop owners Kayley and JP, who shock Jamie and Georgi with the standard of their food |
| 06:30 | The King of Queens | Doug and Carrie make new friends, but a scheduling error means they have to choose between going out with some old pals or their new acquaintances | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
04:45 | The Goldbergs | Beverly decides their street needs another stop sign and pleads her case to the city comptroller. Barry panics when he realises he's neglected his college applications, while Erica struggles with her career choice |
| 05:10 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay is in New Jersey to help Rose Leone, who spent two years in a coma and came out of hospital to learn her son Michael had run her once-thriving Italian restaurant into the ground. With a menu of more than 126 dishes, the quality of the food is suffering, and even the chefs refuse to eat their own creations | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:55 | Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit | Scholar Mary Beard takes an in-depth look at identity and citizenship within the Roman Empire, including what it meant to be, or become, Roman, and how the different parts of the Empire reacted to Roman rule. She follows the story of an African Roman from his native land to Britain, where he served as a governor, and in York and Newcastle she finds the remains of Romans, but not as one might imagine |
| 19:00 | Villages by the Sea | Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall, one of the finest planned Georgian villages in Northern Ireland. Owned and shaped by a series of owners, but most notably its 19th century merchant landlord, Francis Turnly | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
03:25 | A Place in the Sun | Craig Rowe helps Maria, who works in administration, and Paul, a retired police officer, who have been holidaying in southern Spain regularly to escape the English winters. Now, they want to find a property that feels like a home away from home among the countryside and traditional 'pueblos blancos' of Andalusia |
| 08:55 | Find It, Fix It, Flog It | Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien head to Worcestershire to meet mechanic Adrian. Simon restores an old, wrecked armchair into some punk-rock furniture | |