| What's on Now & Next (2026-07-18) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
23:50 | Dreamtown | An aging rocker who never realised his dreams is forced to come to terms with his failures as he tries to reconnect with his estranged, musically gifted son. Drama, starring Anthony Murphy and Cian Hyland |
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| 01:45 | Line of Duty | Fleming resolves to salvage the anti-corruption investigation and goes to worrying lengths to earn Gates' trust while searching for evidence of his involvement in Jackie's crimes. However, her behaviour catches Morton's attention - and he begins to question her loyalty to the unit. Jed Mercurio's police drama, starring Vicky McClure, Lennie James and Neil Morrissey | |
| RTE2
[102] |
00:30 | Love Rat | A terrified Emma is led at gunpoint by Niko to his remote farmhouse, but to her bewilderment he claims to be trying to protect her from George. Niko then lays out for Emma the true nature of the arrangement he has with George |
| 01:20 | Memorial: The Story of HIV/Aids in Ireland | The impact of the virus on Irish society, in light of the commissioning and creation of the recently unveiled memorial at the Phoenix Park. This programme examines how HIV/Aids shattered the lives of homosexual men, haemophiliacs, drug users, sex workers, prisoners and women when it was at its peak in the 1980s and 1990s | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
00:30 | The Graham Norton Show | The host catches up with double Oscar-winner Emma Thompson, who reflects on her role in Apple TV conspiracy thriller Down Cemetery Road. Also on the sofa are comedy great Rowan Atkinson, Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet and former editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful. Plus, music by Brit Award-winner Jade |
| 01:35 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi sets out to reverse the fortunes of the Grove Arms in Wiltshire. Three years ago, Nina Bartlett gave up a successful legal career in the City to fulfil her dream of running a dog-friendly village pub. However, despite her best efforts and last year's good turnover, the Grove in Ludwell is currently making a loss, leaving her unsure which way to turn. Nina admits she is afraid to rely on her own staff, which leaves her doing the bulk of the work herself and on the brink of burnout. Alex takes Nina a lesson in getting the basics right, but does the former law specialist have the energy to see this through? | |
| TG4
[104] |
22:30 | Steel Magnolias | The close friendship of six women from different generations, living in a backwoods town in America's Deep South, sustains them through life's joys and disappointments. Drama based on the play by Robert Harling, starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah and Sam Shepard |
| 00:38 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
00:05 | Love Island | Another edition of Unseen Bits that is bursting at the seams with exclusive unseen action from the Villa alongside fun, flirting, and fallouts. |
| 01:05 | Hell's Kitchen | US cooking competition. Eighteen head chefs set out to impress Gordon Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
23:00 | A Smile as Big as the Moon | A teacher of children with learning difficulties believes that his pupils will benefit from a special education programme set up at the US Space and Rocket Center for students with a gift for science. However, he faces an uphill struggle to get them accepted onto the course. Fact-based drama, starring John Corbett and Jessy Schram |
| 00:55 | Snowpiercer | Layton realises some dreams are out of reach as the rest of the train deals with his status change. Wilford makes a staggering discovery | |
| BBC One
[108] |
00:20 | 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] |
22:55 | The Menu | A pompous fine dining aficionado and his unimpressed date are among the guests at a dinner party overseen by a celebrity chef. As the meal unfolds over several courses, it becomes apparent that their host has murderous plans for all in attendance. Comedy thriller, starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau and Janet McTeer |
| 00:50 | Men | When her ex-husband dies, a woman decides to take a solo vacation to the countryside but suspects she is being stalked during her stay. Writer/director Alex Garland's horror, starring Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu and Gayle Rankin | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
00:05 | First Dates | Fred Sirieix welcomes more singletons, including 23-year-old builder Albert, who meets 25-year-old construction office manager Maria. Retired chef Alan goes on a date with naked bike rider Ian, 21-year-old gamer Ross meets fellow joystick junkie Molly, and former bouncer Shek tries to make his moves on party animal Rio |
| 01:10 | First Dates | Restaurant owner Giovanni, 61, who has been single for nearly 20 years, meets 54-year-old plumber's mate June. Other dating diners include Tyrone, a 33-year-old prison officer with ADHD. He meets Jason, a retail manager who wants some fire in his life | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
00:30 | The Good Life | Tom tries to market his garden produce, but finds it more difficult than he imagined - especially with the added pressure of paying the household rates. Comedy, starring Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal, with the late Penelope Keith as snobbish neighbour Margo. First broadcast in 1975 |
| 01:00 | Life on Earth | David Attenborough looks at the wide diversity of marine life, including fish that can fly, create electricity, survive in soda lakes and under polar ice caps, and even migrate across oceans and up waterfalls | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
00:10 | Emergency Helicopter Medics | Penny is in anaphylactic shock after a wasp sting and Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland air ambulance crews are on their way. The Essex and Herts air ambulance look after teenager Connor, who has broken his leg while doing tricks on his bike. Plus, motocross rider Carl needs Thames Valley air ambulance's help after an accident leaves him with a dislocated hip |
| 01:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Scaffolder Thomas arrives at London's King's College Hospital after suffering a head injury at a building site and doctors are concerned he may have fractured his skull, back or neck. Hilton, 85, has diabetes and is worried about his swollen legs, and retired architect Edgar is struggling to breathe following an asthma attack. Meanwhile, in the waiting room, two women make friends and swap stories and jokes | |