| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-13) | |||
| RTE One
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19:00 | Cheap Irish Homes | Maggie Molloy and Tadhg Casey house hunt with Nicola Meegan and Noel Lally from County Meath. The couple have been together for seven years and share three teenage sons. The family have outgrown their mid-terrace house, needing a home that offers them more space inside and out. Maggie finds two contrasting properties in West Meath, before making the trip to County Carlow for the final house |
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| 19:30 | EastEnders | Jean attempts to lift Kat's spirits with flowers that remind her of Zoe - but she continues to struggle with her grief. Mark faces an impossible choice and Amy's lies begin to unravel when Craig discovers evidence that others have been in his flat | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:00 | FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier | Republic of Ireland v Kazakhstan (Kick-off 7.30pm). Marie Crowe presents coverage of the second leg of the play-off semi-final, held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The winners of this tie will face either Belgium or Poland in December's two-legged final for a place in next summer's finals in Brazil, with the Republic looking to qualify for the tournament for the second time in their history, having also played in the 2023 competition, and Kazakhstan the first. Whatever the result of the opener, Carla Ward's team will take confidence from their strong home record in recent years and will hope a passionate crowd can help them to progress. With analysis from Aine O'Gorman and Karen Duggan |
| 00:05 | Alma's Not Normal | Alma decides it's time to start focusing on herself and her career so she joins a stand-up comedy course run by her old acting teacher Ian, who is now a comedian and global star after one of his videos went viral. Meanwhile, Joan receives news that her mother Alice has died and her estranged siblings gather to plan the funeral. Guest starring Steve Pemberton and Julie Hesmondhalgh | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:00 | News at 7 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 19:30 | Friends | Chandler feels glum at having to spend Christmas in Tulsa, so a workmate stays behind to keep him company. Unfortunately, she ends up making a pass at him, prompting him to take drastic action and quit his job altogether. Guest starring Selma Blair | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:00 | Nuacht TG4 | Regional, national and international headlines |
| 19:30 | Comhrá | Máirtín Tom Sheáinín talks to Seán Ó hÉanaigh, who was born in Boston but was raised in Carna, Conamara and spent nearly 30 years working with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:30 | Live UEFA Champions League | Lens v Sporting Lisbon (Kick-off 5.45pm). Coverage of the matchday two league phase match from Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Both teams got off to good starts in this season's competition, with Lens winning 3-2 away to Slavia Prague, and Sporting prevailing 3-1 at home to Galatasaray |
| 19:45 | Live UEFA Champions League | Arsenal v Lille (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the second league phase match for both teams, held at Emirates Stadium. Martin Odegaard scored a 75th-minute winner in Arsenal's first game of this year's competition as the Gunners won 1-0 away at Napoli. Their visitors lost their opening fixture as Real Betis came from behind in the second half to earn a thrilling 3-2 victory, and they face a tough test this evening against last season's runners-up | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
17:55 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | The sleuth falls victim to depression after failing to prevent the murder of a society girl by notorious art thief Marrascaud. His confidence shattered, Poirot eventually returns to work when a lonely chauffeur begs him to find his missing soulmate, the maid of a famous Russian dancer. The investigation takes him to the Swiss Alps, where, against all odds, he stumbles upon a hotel thought to be Marrascaud's hideout - leading to a very personal showdown. The penultimate episode of the long-running detective drama, starring David Suchet, with Simon Callow, Orla Brady, Patrick Ryecart, Nigel Lindsay, Morven Christie, Tom Austen and Rupert Evans |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Greengrass befriends a travelling musician (guest star Gary Barlow) who spreads a little disharmony in Aidensfield, while Jackie's parents drop in unexpectedly, casting a shadow over her relationship with Mike - and all at once domestic bliss becomes a thing of the past in the Bradley household. With Bill Maynard, Jason Durr and Fiona Dolman | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:00 | The One Show | Alex Jones and Roman Kemp present another mix of nationwide reports and live studio-based chat |
| 19:30 | EastEnders | Jean attempts to lift Kat's spirits with flowers that remind her of Zoe - but she continues to struggle with her grief. Mark faces an impossible choice and Amy's lies begin to unravel when Craig discovers evidence that others have been in his flat | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 19:55 | Stand Up to Cancer | The story of Matthew, who in 2023 was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, reflecting on the way the ilness brought his family closer together | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:00 | Hollyoaks | Arguments erupt in the Hutchinson household. Gemma turns to her dad Donny for help. And Leah flees the hospital in search of answers |
| 19:30 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Doug Judy (Craig Robinson) is returned to custody after scamming Jake and Rosa in a previous encounter, but Captain Holt offers him a plea deal when he reveals he knows the location of a notorious drug dealer. Meanwhile, Gina and Boyle become concerned about their parents' relationship, and Santiago makes Holt a Christmas gift. Comedy, starring Andy Samberg | |
| BBC Four
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19:00 | Secrets of Bones | Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers the ways that the skeleton aids flight, looking at what makes the humble pigeon a skilled flier and how albatrosses manage to complete long migration journeys. He also explores why some birds have dense bones, and reveals which airborne animal he believes is the 'ultimate' |
| 19:30 | To the Manor Born | Audrey, Marjory and their Nature Conservancy friends try to foil DeVere's plans to change the countryside - but Mrs fforbes-Hamilton quickly changes allegiance when their plot is unsuccessful. Comedy, starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:50 | The Dog House | Youngster Harry is hoping to find a best friend who likes to play fetch and Ollie the ball-mad spaniel seems a perfect match. Trini from London is more than ready for a dog in her life, but when sassy fluffball Balloo arrives everything gets thrown in the air. Meanwhile, Roz and John are desperate to help their cockapoo Marnie after she recently lost her sight |
| 19:55 | The Dog House | Two teenage brothers need a peacekeeper but worry that Maggie, a cute Chihuahua cross, hasn't quite the 'look' they are after. Barrie from south Wales has brought his sister Carol for moral support, hoping Bizzy the spaniel can prove to be a great match. Nicola and Matt are a couple with very different dogs in mind - so it's down to Woodgreen to find one lucky pooch they can both agree on | |