| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-01) | |||
| RTE One
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20:00 | Imelda May: Amhráin na nGael | In South Armagh, Imelda meets a cohort of Irish language activists, and in a poignant finale, she returns to Dublin's Liberties to share all she has learned with her sisters. As they perform, they realise that no matter what age, the art of sean-nós and the Irish language belongs to everyone |
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| 20:30 | Tracks and Trails | Doireann Ní Ghlacáin is joined by musician Jack Lukeman, or Jack L, for a journey along the Barrow Blueway, from the town of Athy to the village of Vicarstown. Doireann then takes a walk with acclaimed soprano Celine Byrne along the towpath of the Grand Canal from Monasterevin to Robertstown | |
| RTE2
[102] |
20:00 | Great Coastal Railway Journeys | Michael Portillo begins this leg of his journey at Liverpool's historic waterfront, where he visits the International Slavery Museum at Royal Albert Dock, before heading underground to discover one of the most important and secret rooms of the Second World War, the Royal Navy's Western Approaches Headquarters. His next stop is Crosby on the Merseyside coastline in Sefton, before making his way north to Blackpool, the last stop on this leg of his journey |
| 20:35 | Big Cats 24/7 | After a huge wildfire Gordon Buchanan and Vianet Djenguet follow the lion pride's dominant males Big Toe and Madumo as they reinstate their burnt-out boundaries and fight with intruder males. Brad Bestelink tracks Xudum the leopardess as she learns to hunt from trees after the fire wipes out her cover, while Anna Dimitriadis sticks with hungry resident cheetah Pobe day and night as she tries to hunt | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
20:00 | Emmerdale | Paddy contemplates his future, while Dawn finds herself blindsided and Todd continues to be manipulative |
| 20:30 | Coronation Street | Theo plays cat-and-mouse with Todd, Megan's web of lies begins to unravel, Ronnie takes matters into his own hands, Summer and Sarah get caught in the crossfire, and Betsy makes a sickening discovery | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:25 | GAA Beo | Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of the Dalata Hotel Group U20 Munster Football Final |
| 21:20 | Wyatt Earp | The life of the legendary lawman, from his early youth to his days as the feared and respected deputy town marshal of Tombstone who is best known for his part in the gunfight at the OK Corral, a tragic confrontation with a notorious outlaw gang. Western, starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, Michael Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Bill Pullman and Catherine O'Hara. | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:30 | Live SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | Bohemians v Derry City (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the match at Dalymount Park. Bohemians claimed a 1-0 victory when the sides met at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in February thanks to a goal by Dawson Devoy, and last season's runners-up Derry have continued to find wins to come by so far this term |
| 22:30 | Piglets | Return of the sitcom set in a charmingly dysfunctional police training college. Bob and Julie compete to go on a trip to the Bahamas with the Chief Superintendent | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
19:55 | Heartbeat | A seemingly open-and-shut inquiry prompted by a lost suitcase reveals a long-running family feud. Meanwhile, Nick gets involved with a security alert at the village fete. Nostalgic drama, starring Nick Berry and Niamh Cusack |
| 21:00 | Vigil | Amy and Eliza come face to face with the dissidents at the heart of the investigation, finding themselves held hostage and forced to help the group infiltrate the base. Kirsten will go to any lengths to find Amy, even if it breaks her own moral code | |
| BBC One
[108] |
20:00 | Beyond Paradise | It's Humphrey's last day as detective inspector, and the whole team is eagerly awaiting the town's annual pirate festival. Danger, however, is ahoy when Geraldine Desai's nautical exhibition goes up in smoke, leading to the ancient treasure map of pirate Elias Cutler going missing amid the chaos. On the trail of the missing map, Humphrey soon has suspicions when he discovers that Geraldine has been selling her memorabilia to pay for her husband's care and recently had the map revalued. Drama, starring Kris Marshall |
| 21:00 | Have I Got News for You | Richard Ayoade hosts, with actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news | |
| Channel 4
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20:00 | Perfect Pub Walks | Comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong explores some of Britain's best and most spectacular pub walks. In the first episode, he is joined in Yorkshire by James May, who discusses memories from his childhood, getting repeatedly fired from jobs, his eventful Top Gear days and, under a tree in the grounds of Bolton Abbey, opens up about ageing and retirement |
| 21:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions | |
| E4
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20:00 | First Dates | A cheesemaker meets a marketer with an endless line of jokes, and a company director and a fan of motorbikes and rockabilly share their love of the 1950s. Two gym enthusiasts seem to hit it off, but disaster strikes later in the night, while two executives with a taste for sharp suits seem like a good fit |
| 21:00 | Bohemian Rhapsody | Freddie Mercury and Queen go from playing small venues to becoming one of the biggest rock bands in the world. While Freddie comes to terms with his sexuality, outside forces threaten to tear the group apart, until their defining moment at Live Aid in July 1985. Oscar-winning biopic, starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee | |
| BBC Four
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20:00 | Top of the Pops | Gary Davies and Nicky Campbell introduce the edition from April 24, featuring Pat and Mick, James Brown, Fairground Attraction, Brenda Russell, the Primitives, Luther Vandross, Joyce Sims, Bananarama, Will Downing, S'Express and Scott Fitzgerald |
| 20:30 | Top of the Pops | Nicky Campbell presents the edition first aired on April 25 1991, featuring performances by EMF, De La Soul, Vic Reeves and the Roman Numerals, Electronic, Blur, Gloria Estefan, Chesney Hawkes and Quadrophonia | |
| More4
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19:55 | Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It | Phil Spencer catches up with Alex and Danny Moore from Preston, who back in 2017 could not decide whether to stay in their quiet cul-de-sac or up sticks and move to the country. Kirstie Allsopp embarked on a loft conversion - claiming it's the best she has ever done - while Phil pulled some cracking rural properties out of the bag. But after making their decision, what was next for the couple? |
| 21:00 | Panda | Comedy about a pacifist former cop who returns to the force to uphold the law in his own laidback, non-violent way. Panda is baffled by his feelings for Lola, who is marrying someone else. A professional mermaid is found drifting under the water at the local aquarium. Panda becomes frustrated when he learns that his dodgy ex-girlfriend is entangled in the crime and wants him to pull her out. In French | |