| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-08) | |||
| RTE One
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21:00 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather | The latest national and international news |
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| 21:35 | Murder on the Orient Express | An American businessman travelling on the Orient Express from Istanbul to Paris tries to hire Hercule Poirot to be his bodyguard as he has had death threats made against him. The sleuth refuses, but wakes up the following morning to learn the man has been stabbed to death while the train was held up by heavy snow - and there is no shortage of suspects among the passengers. Agatha Christie mystery, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, with Daisy Ridley, Derek Jacobi and Johnny Depp | |
| RTE2
[102] |
20:35 | Big Cats 24/7 | Dominant male lions Big Toe and Madumo disappear after fighting intruders, leaving the family exposed, with sub-adult males Colin and Ngkonne coming of age, but not yet big enough to challenge intruders. Greg Hartman follows Xudum the leopard as she strays into dangerous territory looking for a mate, while local film-maker Rea Schulte to Brinke finds Pobe the cheetah's daughter |
| 21:40 | Cyrano | Poet and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac can improvise a poem while fighting a duel, but is too self-conscious to woo the love of his life. Seeking an outlet for his feelings, he helps a handsome but shy friend to win her heart through love letters. Musical romance, starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr | |
| Virgin Media One
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21:00 | The Neighbourhood | The secret Power House wastes no time currying favour with a neighbour by gifting a lavish hamper. However, in the upcoming challenge, will they prioritise their own gain or help out their neighbours? Strange things have been occurring on the close after dark, and for the next task the households are on Neighbourhood Watch duty |
| 22:00 | My Boyfriend, My Rapist: The Secret Footage | A young woman who stumbled upon devastating secret footage hidden on her own computer, which left her heartbroken and traumatised. Thirty-two year old Juliana Terlizzi discovered a set of videos of herself laying drugged and unconscious in her own bed, while her then-partner Hubert Greliak sexually assaulted her and filmed the act. This programme follows Juliana's quest for truth and justice | |
| TG4
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19:25 | GAA Beo | Roscommon v Galway or Sligo (Throw-in TBA). Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of the Electric Ireland Minor Football Connacht final at Ardcarne Park |
| 21:20 | Ar Iarraidh Kingsley Porter | In 1933, the Harvard Professor Arthur Kingsley Porter went missing after spending the night on the small Donegal Gaeltacht island of Inishbofin. He went out for a walk and was never seen again and his body was never found. Kevin Magee investigates the story to find out if there is any new information that can shed light on this mystery which has endured for 90 years | |
| Virgin Media Two
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19:30 | Live SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | St Patrick's Athletic v Waterford (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the Premier Division match at Richmond Park, where the hosts will be looking to continue their fine form against struggling Waterford |
| 22:30 | Piglets | B Group learn how to restrain awkward suspects, but Danni feeling strangely sensitive makes things potentially embarrassing when physical contact is required. | |
| Virgin Media Three
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21:00 | Vigil | In the aftermath of a brutal rescue mission, Amy is convinced that what she's believed up until now has been a lie, but all the evidence points the other way. With Amy completely isolated, Kirsten begs her to come home, but she cannot let go of her suspicions. Despite huge pressure from above, Amy refuses to leave Wudyan, putting herself in grave danger |
| 22:10 | Coronation Street | Danielle admits Theo's true nature to Todd, Shona receives a shocking update on Jodie, Daniel's outburst sparks a decision, and Ben leaves the Rovers' safe open and unattended | |
| BBC One
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20:30 | David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth | A live event from the Royal Albert Hall paying tribute to the veteran broadcaster on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The show takes the audience on a journey of exploration and discovery through the prism of Sir David's extraordinary life and career, featuring wildlife stories, reflections from friends, colleagues and admirers, and music from some of his programmes, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under the baton of Jérôme Kuhn |
| 22:00 | BBC News at Ten | A round-up of today's headlines | |
| Channel 4
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21:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions |
| 22:00 | First Dates | It's a family affair at the restaurant as Fred's parents come for lunch. Twenty-six-year-old Jordan arrives for a double date with his mum Kelly. Jordan hits it off with Aimee, but will mum watching from afar throw them off? Kelly's date is with carpenter and triathlete John, while Ukrainian single mum Kateryna meets warm-hearted Peter, and sparks fly over shared values, laughter and a few heartfelt toasts in Ukrainian | |
| E4
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21:00 | Celebs Go Dating | The celebrities arrive on Tenerife and settle into a luxury villa. Gabby Allen dates gym-owner Karl, while David Potts heads out for a spicy dinner with fireman Tomasz |
| 22:00 | The Predator | When a young boy accidentally signals the galaxy's most lethal hunters who set course for Earth, an eclectic band of former soldiers and a scientist attempt to prevent the end of the human race. Director Shane Black's fourth entry in the sci-fi thriller saga, starring Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key and Olivia Munn | |
| BBC Four
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20:30 | Top of the Pops | Simon Bates presents an edition first broadcast on May 6 1982, featuring appearances from the Scottish and English World Cup Squads, BA Robertson, Chas and Dave, Junior, Patrice Rushen, Depeche Mode, Tight Fit, Bananarama and Fun Boy Three, and Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. Plus, a dance performance by Zoo |
| 21:05 | Whitney at the BBC | Celebrating one of one of soul music's biggest-ever voices with a selection of her songs, illustrating why the world sat up and listened when Whitney Houston burst onto the scene in 1985 with Saving All My Love for You. This playlist traverses the 1980s, '90s and '00s, including Saving All My Love for You, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, How Will I Know and Your Love Is My Love | |
| More4
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21:00 | Panda | Lola is shocked by Elliot's suggestion that Panda should be their celebrant and even more shocked by Panda's apparently zen acceptance of the role. Their latest case takes them to the shattered remains of a medieval-themed hen do where the booze overflows, baseball takes a toll on garden gnomes, and a guest is found dead. In French |
| 22:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | Thirty-year-old Chris is admitted after sustaining a potentially life-threatening wound during a game with his friend Jack, who fired the inside shaft of a ballpoint pen into his abdomen using an air rifle. College student Lennon has injured his head after jumping into a door frame while kicking a balloon, while 74-year-old Stafford arrives at A&E because his internal cardiac defibrillator keeps shocking him | |