| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-23) | |||
| RTE One
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15:05 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | An electrical repairman sees a fleet of UFOs and develops an increasing fascination with mountain-shaped forms, driving his wife to despair. Meanwhile, a single mother has a similar fixation after her son mysteriously vanishes, and a team of scientists investigates a series of strange events around the world. Eventually, they are all drawn to a mountain where aliens are about to make contact. Steven Spielberg's sci-fi drama, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Francois Truffaut and Teri Garr |
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| 17:40 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
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16:50 | Wonders of the Moon with Dara O Briain | Part two of two. The comedian visits Jodrell Bank, home of the UK's largest radio telescope, to recall how the first photograph of the far side of the moon was taken in the 1950s, before travelling to Cologne in Germany to meet Samantha Cristoforetti, a European astronaut who hopes to one day walk on the moon |
| 17:50 | Scandinavia with Simon Reeve | The adventurer explores the hidden gems of the countries of Scandinavia, marvelling at the Arctic landscapes and spectacular scenery along the way. The first leg of his journey takes him from the archipelago that marks the northernmost outpost of Norway, Svalbard, to the snowy region of Lapland - travelling along Nato's longest border with Russia where tensions are high and Santa's village is prepared for a potential war | |
| Virgin Media One
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16:30 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | Engaged couple Zanesh and Melike continue their game, hoping they can cash out with enough money to put together an unforgettable Turkish-Indian wedding. Ant and Dec then welcome father-and-son team David and Mark, who take on the never-ending money ladder |
| 17:30 | News at 5.30 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team | |
| TG4
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16:15 | Pal Joey | A roguish singer dreams of owning his own nightclub. However, he finds himself in an enviable dilemma because of two women - one a wealthy socialite, whom he romances in the hope she will finance the enterprise, and the other a naive chorus girl, the true object of his affections. Musical drama, with Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. Songs include The Lady Is a Tramp, My Funny Valentine and Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered |
| 18:10 | Gilmore Girls | Emily feels neglected by Richard and embarks on an over-indulgent shopping spree, so Lorelai urges her to talk to her husband rather than bankrupt herself. Kirk branches out into a new career, Rory catches a cold and Luke provides the money to finish work on the inn | |
| Virgin Media Two
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15:00 | Live Athletics: Diamond League | The Kamila Skolimowska Memorial. Coverage of the 13th meeting of the campaign, held at Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland. Norway's Karsten Warholm produced one of the event's outstanding performances last year, breaking the Diamond League record with a time of 46.28 in the men's 400m hurdles |
| 17:20 | Dress to Impress | Three singletons attempt to win the affections of professional street dancer Aaron by picking an outfit of their choice for him to wear | |
| Virgin Media Three
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15:20 | A Touch of Frost | Downtrodden detective Jack Frost investigates after an unidentified man's body is found on top of a pile of glass at a council recycling centre - and the subsequent autopsy reveals a few surprises. Another case is soon on the cards when an apparent suicide raises suspicions. On the personal front, Frost decides to get in shape and joins a gym, where he falls for the charms of his fitness trainer. Starring David Jason and Claire Cox |
| 17:20 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | A bird comes into the rescue centre that is so young the experts can't tell its breed. Joanna helps with its rehab and learns how to weigh such a tiny creature. Cleaning out a fox's enclosure sounds easy, but she needs to move him first. Her confidence grows as she helps catch 11 small birds to release back into the wild, and there's a cuteness overload as some hoglets are brought in | |
| BBC One
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16:35 | Homes Under the Hammer | Martel Maxwell visits a house by the sea on the west coast of Scotland and Jacqui Joseph explores opportunities in leafy Hertfordshire. Martin Roberts looks round a Staffordshire property whose new owner faces an emotional reunion |
| 17:35 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
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17:15 | Devon and Cornwall | The head gardener at Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan sows the seeds of a wildflower revolution from a colourful crop of meadow flowers to help the rest of the county bloom. A trawler skipper live-streams his latest catch via Facebook to his customers, before selling direct to them off his boat when he returns to harbour. An engineer gets a replica of iconic locomotive the Puffing Devil back up to full steam, and a Devon wildlife ranger takes care of wild beavers |
| 18:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather | |
| E4
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16:35 | Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck | The Star Princess is three weeks into her 28-day Caribbean voyage, when events and guest services supervisor Melissa from Southport finds herself playing cupid, helping frequent cruiser Phil to put the finishing touches to an engagement celebration for his new fiancée, Erin. Meanwhile, the ship's entertainment cast are approaching the end of their five-month contracts that have taken them from strangers to family, and a fresh troupe is arriving to learn the ropes, among them cruising rookie Zahra, just 23 years-old and on her first professional contract since college. Cast manager Emma is handing over to her boyfriend, Charles, adding an extra layer to an already emotional changeover. On the Mexican island of Cozumel, best friends Ronan and Alex join Phil and Erin and squeeze into tiny Scoot Coupes to explore. As evening falls, cruise director Dan steps into the spotlight, performing his own show in front of his dad for the very first time, before Melissa's carefully laid plans finally come together for Phil and Erin's romantic balcony dinner |
| 17:35 | Lego Masters Australia | In the second challenge, teamwork makes the dream work when each duo is paired with another to turn huge foam gliders into incredible Lego flying machines - from dragons to flying pigs - to be launched off a 10-metre platform. Brickman will award a score out of 20 for the aesthetics of the build and how it looks in flight. And whichever team's glider flies the furthest will also receive a series-first - five Hamish Blake bonus points! | |
| BBC Four
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01:40 | BBC Proms | Georgia Mann presents a concert from the Royal Albert Hall as Benjamin Marquise Gilmore directs the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, horn player Felix Klieser and bassoonist Amy Harman in Mozart, Thea Musgrave, Britten and Elgar. The orchestra highlights the French horn and bassoon in two concertos - one classic, one contemporary, with Scottish composer Thea Musgrave's bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness receiving its world premiere. Mozart's good-natured Horn Concerto No 3 ends with a rollicking Allegro that's hard to resist, while there are more dancing rhythms from Britten's playful Simple Symphony, based on themes written by the composer before the age of 12. Britten: Simple Symphony. Mozart: Horn Concerto No 3 in E flat. Thea Musgrave: Bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness (BBC commission, world premiere). Elgar: Romance for bassoon and orchestra. Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D, Haffner. Felix Klieser (horn), Amy Harman (bassoon), Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore (director/leader) |
| 19:00 | A Wild Year | For the wildlife and people who live amid the stunning scenery of the Lake District, life is one of continuous change. This documentary offers a fresh perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Time-lapse photography shows months and weeks passing in seconds - snow and ice giving way to sunshine or the frequent rain showers - while the animals, plants and people find extraordinary ways to cope with the challenges of this ancient landscape. Narrated by Bernard Cribbins | |
| More4
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16:50 | Come Dine with Me | On the third day in Birmingham, hip-hop artist Owen is hoping that his musical-themed evening will be a smash hit with his guests. Security officer Rebecca arrives as Amy Winehouse much to Owen's confusion, while care worker Donna is less than impressed with Owen's solo spiced fritter. Owen's homemade naan bread impresses, but the spice of the curry leaves hairdresser Richard and financial controller Sophie feeling the heat. After a muted response to finding out who Owen's famous sister is and an impromptu gig in his back garden, the group finish the night with beatboxing rendition to forget |
| 17:20 | Come Dine with Me | On the fourth day of the competition in Birmingham, hairdresser Richard is hopes that his traditional feast will be a cut above the rest with his guests. Rapper Owen is not too impressed with Richard's starter due to its suspicious white topping, however financial controller Sophie can't fault it and appreciates that everything is homemade. Tension brews as security officer Rebecca describes care worker Donna's hair as 'weird', before describing Sophie as a 'Highland cow'. After a boogie in the garden and an enormous portion of cheesecake, Richard shares details of his most embarrassing date with the group | |