| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-17) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
20:30 | Fair City | As Holly establishes herself in The Market Place, an ambitious James is determined to get rid of her. Orla gets information on Dean's finances from Ray. Ellie is jealous when Ben sets his romantic sights on Siofra |
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| 21:00 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather | The latest national and international news | |
| RTE2
[102] |
18:20 | Live and Let Die | James Bond's investigation into the murder of three British agents leads him to a connection between the dictator of a Caribbean island and a notorious Harlem drug kingpin - along with a plot to flood America with limitless supplies of free heroin. Spy adventure, with Roger Moore in his first appearance as 007, alongside Yaphet Kotto and Jane Seymour |
| 20:35 | Kingdom | Behind-the scenes documentary meeting the people that made filming the series possible and uncovering the extraordinary acts of conservationists and anti-poaching teams protecting South Luangwa and all its inhabitants. From rapid-response units using chilli bombs to combat emergencies, to rangers searching out lethal snares and guns, these are the stories of the unsung heroes and their never-ending fight to protect Zambia's wildlife | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
20:00 | Celebrity Catchphrase | Stephen Mulhern hosts another charity edition of the game show, with Aisling Bea, Chris Packham and Kate Lawler all trying to say what they see, as they guess well-known phrases for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen good causes |
| 21:00 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? | Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives - with lifelines, including Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend and 50-50 available to them if they get stuck | |
| TG4
[104] |
20:30 | Ollchlár Ros na Rún | Evan manages to get a new date through Tine after hearing that his ex has moved on. Mo and David get a shock when Mack reveals his plans for Lorcán |
| 21:30 | Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh | Pádraig Ó Sé showcases some of the best acts from the 20th year of the festival. This edition features accordion player and one of the founders of the festival, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich along with his daughter Clíodhna and guitarist Steve Cooney. Also performing is Éilís Ní Chinnéide with Gerry O'Beirne, Scottish piper Bríghde Chaimbeul, fiddle legend Connie O'Connell with Eibhlín de Paor, George McAdam, Aindí Ó Súilleabháin, Ciara de Mórdha, as well as dancer Aidan Vaughan | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
20:00 | Posh Pawn | Managing director James heads to Lanzarote to tackle his biggest deal yet - the sale of a £1.5 million yellow submarine. A jeweller to the stars wants to pawn her collection to expand her business, while Lawrence appraises a guitar with links to punk band the Sex Pistols owned by a former millionaire who's now living in a bedsit. A doting father-to-be decides to get rid of his pride-and-joy black Ferrari to buy a family home |
| 21:00 | Living with Lucy | Musician Christy Dignam invites Lucy Kennedy to spend 48 hours with him, but she finds herself hard-pressed to keep up with the Aslan frontman, both physically and verbally | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
20:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Ruth Watson meets Vincent and Lidy Van Nuyk, the owners of Bournemouth's 14-bedroom Safari Hotel. After failing to make a profit, the couple are on the brink of bankruptcy and are unable to carry out vital renovations and repairs. She gets straight to work, suggesting a chic all-day cafe could provide much-needed revenue to be invested in the hotel |
| 21:00 | Shetland | Calder and Tosh turn their focus to Lisa but her confession unearths a shocking event and leads the team back to Annie's inner circle | |
| BBC One
[108] |
20:15 | Death Valley | Comic crime drama about a detective who teams up with the retired actor who played her cop show hero. A community service group comes under suspicion when one of their members is pushed off the tower of a ruined castle around which the group are working. But John's relationship with Janie's mother disrupts their ability to crack the case. Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth are joined by Jane Horrocks and Alexandra Roach |
| 21:00 | The Cage | Matty and Leanne are pulled in different directions. At a tense casino night, Gary's money laundering unravels | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
20:00 | Cruising to the Ends of the Earth | In Alaska, the Royal Princess docks in the small city of Ketchikan, where towering evergreens meet mist-shrouded mountains. Two of the ship's crew take part in a show celebrating the traditional skills and daring feats of North America's logging heritage. In Aomori in northern Japan, guests immerse themselves in the ritual of bathing in mountain hot springs |
| 21:00 | Your Song | Alison Hammond hosts the final performance at London's Hackney Empire. Sam Ryder and Paloma Faith must choose one of the five acts as the performance of the night. Chantel's a kidney transplant survivor, Findlay sings his mother's favourite song, teenager Milo stopped singing for two years after being teased, and for Iranian refugee Mina, singing was once an act of rebellion. Finally there's Elliot: a wildcard entry with the best smile in Britain | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
18:50 | I, Robot | The inventor of an advanced form of intelligent robot is found dead, and the detective investigating the case is certain that one of the scientist's mechanical creations is responsible - but no one believes his theory because the robots have been programmed to prevent them from harming humans. Sci-fi thriller, inspired by the Isaac Asimov stories, starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Alan Tudyk |
| 21:00 | White House Down | A policeman is turned down for his dream job as a secret service bodyguard to the president. While taking his daughter on a tour of the White House, he gets the chance to prove himself when terrorists seize control of the building, putting the head of state's life in his hands. Action thriller, starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Woods | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
20:15 | Romeo and Juliet | Filmed performance of Prokofiev's ballet based on Shakespeare's classic love story, starring Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn as the star-cross'd lovers forced apart by their familes' bitter rivalry. Choreographed by Kenneth McMillan, and also starring David Blair and Desmond Doyle |
| 22:15 | The Magic of Dance with Margot Fonteyn | Margot Fonteyn explores the work of some of the greatest dance pioneers, from the Commedia dell'Arte in 17th-century Italy to Martha Graham in 20th-century America, with performances by Margot Fonteyn and Mikhail Baryshnikov of Fokine's famous ballet, Le Spectre de la Rose | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
20:25 | Four in a Bed | After the high drama of stray hairs in drawers and grumbles about not having somewhere convenient to put a towel, the week draws to a close with payment day. Who will emerge victorious from all of that rip-roaring madness? |
| 21:00 | The Emergency Ward | Registrar Dr Andrew acts fast to save a builder's lacerated arm after he put his hand through a window. Dr Michelle suspects catastrophic spinal damage in a surfer who crashed headfirst into a sandbank. Dr Amy checks for life-threatening internal injuries in a man who's been in a high-speed car accident, and doctor becomes patient when Dr David falls off his skateboard | |