| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-01) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
07:35 | Chariots of Fire | Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of British runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, going for gold at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The two athletes are driven by very different impulses - Liddell is inspired by his devout Christian faith, while Abrahams hopes to triumph over the anti-Semitism he has endured all his life. Starring Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Ian Holm. Vangelis provides the soundtrack |
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| 09:50 | Weather | ||
| RTE2
[102] |
07:50 | Stick Man | Animated adaptation of the children's book by author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, the creators of modern classic The Gruffalo. It follows the title character on an incredible adventure across the seasons as he runs from a playful dog, gets thrown into a river, escapes from a swan's nest and even ends up on top of a fire. Will he ever get back to his family in time for Christmas? Martin Freeman heads the voice cast as Stick Man, with Hugh Bonneville, Russell Tovey, Rob Brydon and Sally Hawkins, plus Jennifer Saunders as the narrator |
| 08:20 | Tabby McTat | Animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson book. Tabby McTat the singing cat and his busker friend Fred entertain the crowds of London, but become separated when Fred breaks his leg while pursuing a thief. Lost and alone, Tabby is taken in by a friendly fellow cat and finds a whole new life for herself with a kindly family - leaving him torn between two very different homes. Narrated by Jodie Whittaker, with the voices of Rob Brydon and Sopé Dirísu | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
07:30 | Cooking with the Stars | Famous faces cook up a storm week by week in a bid to outdo their rivals. Each of the celebrity contestants are paired with a professional chef who will mentor and teach them to prepare restaurant quality dishes. Tonight, the remaining celebrities take on French cuisine as they battle to stay in the competition. Presented by Emma Willis and Tom Allen |
| 08:30 | The National Television Awards | Joel Dommett hosts the 30th edition of the ceremony, as stars and fans gather for one of the biggest nights in British TV, from the O2 Arena, London. Vying for prizes are all the headline-making shows of the year including the unifying finale of Gavin & Stacey, the searingly powerful Adolescence, Vera's poignant farewell and the attention-grabbing arrival of Jilly Cooper's Rivals | |
| TG4
[104] |
07:40 | Dot | The funfair arrives in town and Dot and Hal are finally big enough to ride the Fanged Fury |
| 07:52 | Ella Bella Bingo | Mrs Berg bakes an apple pie for Mr Jackson, but it disappears from the garden | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
07:00 | The Chase Australia | Andrew O'Keefe presents the Down Under version of the quiz show in which four people must work together to beat the Chaser and win a cash prize |
| 08:00 | Tipping Point | Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. Dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes, they hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the greater the prize fund. The player who has won the least amount is then eliminated, and the last one standing competes for a £10,000 jackpot | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
07:05 | Heartbeat | First of a two-part storyline. Jenny's life starts to spiral out of control and begins to affect her work, leaving Dennis and Liz facing difficult decisions. New doctor Helen Trent arrives in Aidensfield with her wealthy husband Matt, hoping to make a fresh start, but finds it hard to adjust to the slow pace of life in the country. Sophie Ward joins the regular cast, including Sarah Tansey, Duncan Bell and Aislin McGuckin |
| 07:55 | Good Witch | Part one of two. Enchantress Cassie Nightingale returns with her now-teenage daughter Grace, who has inherited her powers of intuition. Cassie and Sam's wedding is just days away and the town of Middleton prepares for this highly anticipated event. Fantasy, starring Catherine Bell | |
| BBC One
[108] |
06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather |
| 08:50 | Tiddler | Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book about a little fish with a big imagination, who gets lost in the deep wide ocean. But his gift for storytelling may be just what he needs to find his way safely home. Narrated by Hannah Waddingham, and featuring the voices of Lolly Adefope, Jayde Adams and Rob Brydon | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
07:35 | The King of Queens | Doug turns the basement into a recreation room when his big-screen TV is delivered - until Carrie's father and sister move in. Pilot episode of the comedy, starring Kevin James and Leah Remini |
| 08:00 | The King of Queens | After stumbling on a photo of Carrie's overweight mother, Doug pretends to go on a diet to persuade his wife to lose a few pounds. Kevin James stars | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
07:10 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | The acerbic chef assesses the virtues of Da Mimmo, a pizzeria run by mother Melissa Gigante and her sons Antonio, Vincent and Vito in Dumont, New Jersey. He finds the business wanting and attempts to transform its fortunes, but finds two of its owners apparently resigned to seeing the business fail |
| 08:10 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Acerbic chef Gordon Ramsay steps in to transform a family run Haitian juice bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Jacques Sylvestre opened the Juicy Box to provide more healthy options for the neighbourhood, but it's fallen into chaos since he handed over control to his children Q and Napalya | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand | Cameras capture the quiz show host and comedian in the summer of 2003 - just months before his death - as he entertains a room full of fellow comics with stand-up, chat and a masterclass in his craft. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted in full until recently |
| 19:00 | New Year's Day Concert: Highlights from Vienna 2026 | Classical music concert celebrating the New Year, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and broadcast live from the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. Petroc Trelawny guides viewers through the 2026 programme, which will feature a selection of works from the family of Johann Strauss, as well music by Joseph Lanner, Franz von Suppè and Florence B Price amongst others | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
03:25 | Food Unwrapped | Andi Oliver and Matt Tebbutt journey through the islands of Barbados, Saint Lucia and Dominica, to learn the secrets of rum and find out why hunting and eating lionfish could be good for the local ecosystem. There's a visit to Hotel Chocolat's Rabot Estate on Saint Lucia, while in Dominica, a passion fruit farmer explains the fruit's evocative name |
| 08:55 | A Place in the Sun | Mark and Caroline want a bolthole on Spain's stunning Orihuela Costa that works for all the family and is close to the golf courses. Scarlette Douglas shows them what their £100,000 budget can secure | |