| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-12) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
02:45 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
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| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:25 | The Great Pretenders | Exploring the vibrant and increasingly popular tribute band scene in Ireland from the perspective of the musicians and the fans. This programme follows the stories of the band members as they try to replicate the sound and the look of music legends, while offering viewers a chance to witness individual stories of dedication and expert musicianship |
| 03:15 | From that Small Island | Examining the ways in which Ireland changed after the arrival of the Normans, the catastrophes caused by the Black Death and the Protestant reformation in the Tudor era that led to Irish people spreading across Europe and the country creating a strong connection with Spain due to their religions | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
02:15 | Close | |
| 06:15 | The Six O'Clock Show | A lively mix of celebrity chat with national and international guests, fabulous food from the country’s top Chefs, expert advice and all the unmissable stories making the headlines | |
| TG4
[104] |
02:30 | Bailte | Síle Nic Chonaonaigh visits An Bóthar Buí in An Cheathrú Rua, Co Galway. Síle gains an insight into the 1880s Land War, when locals bravely resisted rent enforcers, making the Cath na Ceathrún Rua a source of pride. As well as meeting a local artist, florist and Ukrainian refugees, she also encounters sean-nós singer Tomás Mac Eoin, who hails from the area |
| 03:00 | Viva Ceol Tíre | This series showcases country music videos all shot on location with some of Ireland's top country music artists. Featuring Ciaran Rosney, Tully Band, Michael English, Ray Lynam, Molly Shiel and Paddy Tracey | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:40 | Born to Kill? | Between May 2005 and July 2006, Samuel Dieteman and brothers Dale and Jeff Hausner terrorised the residents of Phoenix, Arizona, as they turned drive-by shootings into sport, keeping score as they picked off their victims at random. This film delves into their backgrounds and talks to those who knew them in an effort to find out what turned them into killers, while detectives, journalists and criminal psychologists also offer an insight into their motives |
| 07:00 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants Suzy, Ed, Gemma and Arun battle to find the single 'unbeatable' answer and streak ahead of the rest to make the final where they can win a cash prize. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Jason Manford | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
01:15 | 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 |
| 07:05 | Heartbeat | Mason visits a travellers' camp to investigate attacks on two hippies, and learns one of them had recently clashed with a local gamekeeper - who is later found murdered. Meanwhile, David suspects his taxi has been sabotaged, and Wetherby begins following his wife - only to discover she is being unfaithful. Joe McFadden and David Lonsdale star | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:05 | BBC News | The latest national and international stories as they break |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
02:50 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay concludes his two-part challenge at Mangia Mangia in Woodland Park, Colorado. In order to save the struggling Italian restaurant from disaster, he must persuade harassed owner Julie to co-operate with the head chef, and work his magic on a menu that relies heavily on a microwave |
| 03:40 | Couples Come Dine with Me | Three pairs of partners from Derby take part in the dinner competition, hoping to secure the £1,000 prize. First to host are engaged couple Nicky and Lee, whose attempt at a 'posh' menu fails to impress Richard and Julia, who host on night two. Then, at the third party, Dave and Gemma are convinced their organisation in the kitchen will bag them the jackpot - but a guest's belly dancing threatens to overshadow their efforts | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
02:20 | Celebs Go Dating | DJ James Haskell gets a date with pageant queen Zara. MAFS star Lucinda Light may finally have met her match, and Loose Woman Coleen Nolan has dinner with Andy |
| 03:10 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on shows from early March 2022, including Peaky Blinders, Love Is Blind, Coronation Street, Celebrity Hunted, Starstruck and Celebrity Mastermind. On a more serious note, they share their thoughts on the BBC's coverage of the outbreak of war in Ukraine | |
| BBC Four
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02:15 | Lost Cities of the Ancients | Profile of the ancient Hittite civilisation, looking at what archaeologists found when they uncovered its lost capital, Hattusha in modern-day Turkey, including temples, palaces and a pyramid-like structure facing Egypt. The historians also discovered a library charting the rise and fall of the empire, which vanished 3,000 years ago. Narrated by Mark Halliley |
| 19:00 | University Challenge | In the sixth of the academic quiz's first-round matches, four students from the University of Glasgow pit their wits against a team from Queen's University Belfast in a bid to reach the second stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
02:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | Gary, 50, is brought into St George's hospital by ambulance after a garage collapsed and fell on his legs. His wife Peta joins him, while Maggie, 83, comes in to A&E with suspected sepsis. She's joined by her son and daughter, who also deal with the fact their mother has lung cancer. Plus, cameras follow one-year-old George, who is rushed in with his mother after drinking nail varnish remover |
| 03:20 | Supermarkets Unwrapped | The Food Unwrapped team explore the snacks aisle. Kate Quilton visits Kenya to find out how many mangoes are in a snack pack, Helen Lawal learns the mystery of the fluffy centre of a snowball, John Whaite cracks open the secret of caramel popcorn, and Andi Oliver investigates what a supermarket aisle means when you're shopping online | |