| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-12) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
03:35 | Back from the Brink | Part one of two. Derek Mooney travels across Europe to meet those helping wildlife adapt to cities and humans adjust to urban wildlife, including foxes visiting gardens in Rathfarnham, Dublin, and tiny lizards being given refuge from invasive snakes in holiday resorts in Ibiza |
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| 04:25 | The Museum of Me | Emma Doran goes from comedian to curator, using personal objects to tell the story behind her comedy. Known for her sharp humour and huge online following, she looks beyond the punchlines to explore the experiences that shaped her, from early influences to family life and finding her voice | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:55 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:25 | The Bay | Manning and Med question Holly about the mysterious other person present when Dylan died, determined to get to the truth. Lisa struggles to accept her suspension from the force after the reveal of her secret, but with everything at stake, will she still be able to bring Dylan's killer to justice from the sidelines? Final installment of the crime drama, starring Morven Christie and Jonas Armstrong |
| 06:15 | The Six O'Clock Show | Chat show featuring celebrity interviews, food from leading chefs and guidance on a wide range of topics, from consumer affairs to the latest trends, with viewers invited to contribute with pictures, comments, stories and gossip | |
| TG4
[104] |
03:45 | Cúltír | The Village Barn in Tyrrellspass is the venue for the final episode of the season, focusing on the rich musical and cultural heritage of Co Westmeath. Midlands legends Foster & Allen belt out another classic and rising talents such as Eva Coyle and local favourite Colin Nea also take the stage for this spellbinding evening of music. A trip along Westmeath's famous lakes brings Aoife Ní Bhriain to Belvedere House, while the ancient wonders of the Hill of Uisneach inspire the violinist to try her hand at a very modern artform - chainsaw carving |
| 04:35 | Beo ón Electric Picnic: Buaicphointí | Highlights from Electric Picnic 2025. Featuring music from the Hazelwood Stage from IMLÉ, an interview with Kneecap as well as music from the Gladstone Band | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:55 | Bump | Santi puts his new plan into action, as he and Oly try to align their dreams for the future. Australian drama, starring Carlos Sanson Jr and Nathalie Morris |
| 07:00 | Pressure Pad | General knowledge quiz, hosted by John Barrowman, in which two teams of five players are pitted against each other inside an illuminated arena, known as the Pressure Pad. The team with the most players remaining for the final round will put itself in the strongest position to win the rolling jackpot on offer | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
02:05 | The Serpent | Charles befriends homesick young French backpacker Dominique Renelleau, introducing himself as Alain Gautier. After dinner, Dominique falls sick so Charles takes him back to his Bangkok apartment, where he promises that he and Marie-Andrée will nurse him back to health. Drama, starring Tahar Rahim and Jenna Coleman |
| 07:10 | Heartbeat | Kate meets a couple trying to raise the money to send their eight-year-old son to a Swiss sanatorium to cure his TB, Greengrass is persuaded to play Santa, and a spate of Christmas tree thefts hits Aidensfield. Sixties police drama, starring Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:30 | 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] |
03:45 | Fur Babies | Karen and Paul's cavapoochon dog Bindi is expecting nine puppies. Vet James Greenwood worries about such a large litter taking its toll on Bindi and during her labour, former midwife Karen puts her skills to good use to assist the exhausted hound. Standard poodle Khaleesi is more than just a pet to owner Joanne - she's her source of comfort when life becomes overwhelming. Khaleesi is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, but has barely a bump to show for it. An early scan suggested five puppies, but vet Bolu Eso discovers something different and what starts as alarming soon becomes an emergency |
| 04:40 | Kirstie's House of Craft | Susan Calman and Mark Dolan go head-to-head as they take on the art of flower arranging, and Jeremy Edwards and Terri Dwyer create chocolate roses in the timed challenge | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
03:50 | The Simpsons | Homer builds a robot for Bart to enter the Robot Rumble TV show, but finds the task harder than expected and resorts to trickery. Meanwhile, Lisa's pet cats keep dying |
| 04:15 | The Goldbergs | Adam's girlfriend Jackie returns after spending the summer in New York and seems like a different person. After receiving some bad advice from his loved ones, Adam takes drastic measures to hold on to his relationship. Beverly is not happy with Lainey's domestic skills and decides to teach her future daughter-in-law a thing or two about family catering | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:45 | Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit | English Classical scholar Mary Beard explores the physical world of the Roman Empire, finding surprising parallels with our own world. She discovers a vast empire bound together by a common material culture, and a globalised economy of such scale that evidence of its side-effects can still be seen today. As Mary examines a huge commercial and cultural network, she takes in the vital supply of olive oil to Rome, the slave trade, and the silver mines of Spain. Following the famous Roman road network, the presenter also reveals another side to the Roman Empire, where builders and traders eclipse soldiers, and slaves make the most of a hugely connected new world |
| 19:00 | Villages by the Sea | Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels across the UK to reveal the often surprising stories of coastal villages and their communities. He begins his journey on the east coast of Scotland in the Fife village of Culross, which was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and had the first undersea coal shaft in the world | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
03:20 | A Place in the Sun | Property expert Danni Menzies arrives in the beautiful coastal town of Nerja in southern Spain to meet house-hunter Frances, who is dreaming of buying a holiday home she can enjoy with her friends and family. With her daughter Karina also on hand to lend her support, Frances would love to find a two-bed property close to the sea, so Danni sets out to deliver her dream within a budget of £200,000 |
| 08:55 | Find It, Fix It, Flog It | In Maidenhead, Berkshire, Simon O'Brien falls in love with an old ship's carpenter's chest, while Henry Cole takes away a miniature tether car, which he hopes to get moving again | |