| What's on Now & Next (2026-09-05) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
18:35 | Annie | A businessman running for mayor of New York saves the life of an orphan, and invites her to live with him as a publicity stunt. The tycoon's cynical nature is chipped away at by the youngster's sunny disposition. Meanwhile, her cruel foster mother hatches a kidnapping plot. Musical remake, starring Quvenzhane Wallis, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Rose Byrne |
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| 20:50 | RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather | The latest national and international news | |
| RTE2
[102] |
20:00 | Katie Taylor Live at Croke Park | Katie Taylor v Flora Pili. Coverage of the bout for the WBO, WBA, IBF, and WBC World Super Lightweight titles, which takes place at Croke Park. This will be the final fight of Taylor's illustrious career and with the now-vacant WBC title on the line she has the opportunity to retire as the undisputed champion if she can overcome her undefeated French opponent, who is also the mandatory challenger for Taylor's IBF belt |
| 23:30 | RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service | Still rattled from the bus crash, Eliza second guesses her diagnosis and decision-making when a local grazier is found collapsed on his property | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
20:15 | Celebrity Catchphrase | Stephen Mulhern hosts another charity edition of the game show, with Samia Longchambon, Amy Dowden and Will Best 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 |
| 21:15 | Beat the Chasers | Jenny 'the Vixen' Ryan, Anne 'the Governess' Hegerty, Shaun 'the Dark Destroyer' Wallace, Mark 'the Beast' Labbett, Paul 'the Sinnerman' Sinha and Darragh 'the Menace' Ennis come together to take on more contestants from across the country. Can any of them come out on top? Bradley Walsh hosts | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:15 | Sacar na mBan Beo | Galway United v Treaty United (Kick-off TBA). Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh presents coverage of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match at Eamonn Deacy Park |
| 21:50 | Knocked Up | Ambitious journalist Alison's one-night stand with directionless layabout Ben has unexpected consequences when she discovers she is pregnant. However, the unlikely parents-to-be decide to give the relationship a try for their baby's sake, forcing Ben to face the challenge of accepting responsibility for the first time in his life. Romantic comedy, starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl and Paul Rudd | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | Live Athletics: Diamond League | The AG Memorial Van Damme. Coverage of day two of the Finals, as the world's leading athletes gather at King Baudouin Stadium in Belgium. Fresh from winning four gold medals at the 2026 European Championships, British sprinting star Amy Hunt is expected to compete in the women's 100m and will hope to go one better than her two previous second-placed finishes in Oslo and Stockholm |
| 21:00 | Vigilante & Proud: Catching the Street Thieves | Street crime is rising across Britain, often going unsolved. Ex-detective Rebecca Mason helps victims track down offenders using tech, community insight and detective work | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
19:55 | Waterloo Road | Jack gives Davina the chance to prove herself in the classroom, while a student teacher struggles to learn the ropes when he takes on the Waterloo Road kids. Lorna finds comfort in Tom as she gradually comes to terms with her illness, and Steph continues to help Maxine by trying to find her a new home. Jason Merrells, Christine Tremarco and Denise Welch star |
| 21:00 | Life Begins | Maggie sets about reviving her social life and looking for love, answering lonely hearts ads and even going on a speed-dating evening - but trying to hide the truth about her circumstances only causes her more problems. Meanwhile, Phil is shocked to learn about his estranged wife's latest venture - and his girlfriend Anna is none too pleased either, convinced Maggie is just trying to win him back by making him jealous. Drama, starring Caroline Quentin and Naomi Allisstone | |
| BBC One
[108] |
20:00 | Casualty | Part one of a two-part special for the show's 40th anniversary. A huge firebomb lights up the skies above Holby, and rumours spread about an attack on the city. Dylan hurriedly prepares the team for a major incident as we discover St James' has been destroyed in the blast. Flynn makes a decision with devastating consequences, and Rash has a baptism of fire on his first day as a Consultant |
| 20:50 | Casualty | Part two of two. The team look to Dylan in their hour of need as the counter terrorism units stand down, but he struggles to cope with the pressure of one tragedy after another. Stevie puts her life in Flynn's hands when their ambulance plummets off the edge of a cliff and sink into the deep water of a quarry | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
20:00 | Captain Marvel | An alien warrior with mysterious powers crash-lands on Earth in 1994 and joins forces with agent Nick Fury, in an attempt to solve the mysteries of her past. Sci-fi adventure based on the comic-book character, introducing her to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn |
| 22:20 | Nope | OJ Haywood and his sister Emerald inherit the family's California ranch from their father, who is killed by debris falling from the sky. The siblings are under pressure to sell the property, but when all hope seems lost, the Haywoods discover an unidentified aerial phenomenon hovering over their homestead. Writer-director Jordan Peele's sci-fi thriller, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
20:00 | The Simpsons | Springfield's historic lemon tree is stolen by a group of children from rival town Shelbyville, prompting an outraged Bart to gather a posse and set out to retrieve it |
| 20:30 | The Simpsons | Part one of two. Mr Burns angers the residents of Springfield with a plot to block out the sun's light, which would force the town to use the electricity generated by his power plant. The townsfolk plan to fight back, but one mysterious person goes too far and shoots the greedy entrepreneur. Featuring the guest voice of salsa musician Tito Puente | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
20:00 | Great Railway Journeys | Michael Palin fulfils a boyhood dream to travel from London Euston to the Kyle of Lochalsh, near Skye, contrasting the world of modern trains with the nostalgic dreams of steam along the way. First broadcast in 1980 |
| 21:00 | Beck | A pastor dies in an arson attack at one of the Pentecostal movement's parish halls. When Alex arrives, she discovers that the other pastor in the congregation is someone from her past. Return of the Swedish detective drama, starring Peter Haber and Jennie Silfverhjelm | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
20:00 | Griff's Canadian Adventure | Griff explores the frozen wilds of Canada's north, in the province of Manitoba. From Winnipeg to Churchill, he travels from the country's coldest city to a town with more polar bears than people. He tries his hand at dog sledding and does his best not to freeze, while exploring what it is that entices people to the cold, and why the north is so important to Canada |
| 21:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | An 18-year-old is rushed in after breaking his leg while playing football, and doctors worry it may have long-term implications. Meanwhile, David, who is 29, is airlifted to St George's following a head-on collision at speed, and 94-year-old Mary arrives after falling backwards down 14 steps and losing consciousness | |