| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-20) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
02:55 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
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| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:50 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:05 | Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders | Part two of two. The pressure continues to build on West Yorkshire Police as they step up the hunt for the killer, now being dubbed by the press, the Yorkshire Ripper. On top of the crimes that police decide to include in the Ripper investigation, murders and attempted murders with a clear link to the killer are discarded and left unsolved. When a series of mysterious letters and tapes are received by the senior detectives, the investigation is derailed even further, allowing the Ripper to go on killing. Later, a third innocent man is sent to prison for life |
| 06:30 | Puzzling with Lucy Worsley | Quiz hosted by Lucy Worsley in which two teams of three strangers take on five rounds testing language skills, calculation, lateral thinking, visual intelligence and memory. The members of the winning team then compete to be named the best of the best and earn a place in the series final. In the first episode of the series, contestants from London, Worcester, Barry, Derby and West Kilbride take on five rounds of fiendish puzzles | |
| TG4
[104] |
03:45 | Comhrá | Pádraig 'Punch' Ó Maolruaidh discusses his move to Wexford, the Mayo singing style and his work as a stonemason |
| 04:15 | Seal le Dáithí | Dáithí Ó Sé talks to Colm Ó Foghlú, who through compositions for dance, theatre, film, orchestral, choral work and performance art has brought tradition and modernity into dialogue. From Riverdance and Irish language oratorios to immersive site specific spectacles and educational outreach, his work captures place, narrative, and cultural depth with ambition and artistry | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:30 | Love Island: All Stars | The big finale is edging closer by the day as the heat rises once more for the contestants after five weeks of love, lust and drama |
| 07:00 | Sport Stories | An interview with the former Crystal Palace and Republic of Ireland defender, who discusses the highs and lows of his career | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:00 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | The police suspect a gang of local hoodlums is behind the death of a girl whose body is found in a lake. An arrest is made, but maverick country town doctor Lucien Blake is not convinced of their guilt - and tries to find out more about the victim and the reform school she attended. Australian detective drama set in 1959, starring Craig McLachlan, Nadine Garner, Rick Donald and Cate Wolfe |
| 07:10 | Heartbeat | Maggie's suspicions are aroused by the death of a close friend's mother, so she goes straight to the police to report her fears, leading to a cruel dilemma. The district nurse's emotional day comes to an end when she announces her decision to leave Aidensfield, prompting the locals to throw a farewell party. Meanwhile, jealousy rears its ugly head when one of Blaketon's old flames comes back on the scene and starts taking an interest in Lord Ashfordly. Rural drama, starring Kazia Pelka, Derek Fowlds and Janie Dee | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:40 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus sports reports, weather forecasts and arts and entertainment features | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
03:55 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | In the concluding part of his trip to the Mill Street Bistro in Norwalk, Ohio, Gordon's disagreement with proprietor Joe Nagy erupts into one of his most intense confrontations yet. Just when it looks like he has turned the corner and is ready to accept help, Joe slips back into his old ways, denying his own failings and picking petty fights. Can Gordon get this stubborn owner to finally accept his advice and secure the future of his restaurant? |
| 04:40 | Sunday Brunch | Highlights of the food and chat show, with Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
04:00 | The Big Bang Theory | Despite being on the International Space Station, Howard gets caught in a strange argument between Bernadette and his mother via video link. Elsewhere, Raj feels lonely while his best friend is away and ends up interfering with Sheldon's and Leonard's dates. Comedy, starring Simon Helberg |
| 04:30 | The Big Bang Theory | Penny tells the girls she is unsure about her relationship with Leonard and is considering breaking up with him, but when Sheldon finds out, he tries his best to change her mind. Meanwhile, on the International Space Station, Howard is being bullied by the other astronauts. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's TV | Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to deliver TV programmes for children, who were an often overlooked audience in the days before everything went digital. Featuring interviews with stars and presenters of classic programmes, including Bernard Cribbins, Derek Griffiths, Janet Ellis, Johnny Ball and John Craven |
| 19:00 | From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's TV | Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to deliver TV programmes for children, who were an often overlooked audience in the days before everything went digital. Featuring interviews with stars and presenters of classic programmes, including Bernard Cribbins, Derek Griffiths, Janet Ellis, Johnny Ball and John Craven | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
03:25 | Food Unwrapped | Matt Tebbutt investigates an intriguing claim about tomato ketchup bottles, Kate Quilton discovers how oysters turned from a Victorian bar snack to a wallet-busting luxury, and Amanda Byram uncovers the difference between medium and large eggs |
| 08:55 | A Place in the Sun | Dorothy Pinkett wants a bolthole where she can escape to on her favourite island of Menorca. For the past seven years she has been caring for her husband, who is disabled after having a stroke. Owning a holiday home that can provide some respite for herself and his wonderful team of carers is really important, so the pressure is really on for Jasmine Harman to deliver the perfect property for her budget of £135,000 | |