| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-23) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
19:30 | Fair City | The Mullens scramble to do the right thing as Jess refuses to reveal Doug's whereabouts, and Hayley feels undermined by Holly as Dean's happiness is threatened when the past comes back to haunt him. Max is pressured by Emma to do some PR |
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| 20:00 | The Zoo | There is a chance to meet Dublin Zoo's first ever pack of Dholes, Asian wild dogs, as they settle into their new habitat and a catch up with the Humboldt penguins as they lay their eggs for the hatching season. Also, Bosu the western chimp has been involved in an altercation with Marlon, the alpha male, and Helen and the team intervene to bring him to the surgery for urgent treatment | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:25 | Secret Weapons of World War II | Examining advances in submarine warfare, from the Japanese I400 submarines to the German Type XXI U-boats, along with groundbreaking systems like the URSEL Rocket U-boat |
| 20:25 | Michael Portillo in Andalucia | Michael visits Andalucía's Atlantic coast to explore Cádiz, Europe's oldest inhabited city, arriving on board a 10-metre tall ship used by the Mexican navy to train its officer cadets. He learns about the history of the city from local guide Pilar and then heads inland to Jerez, taking part in a sherry tasting competition and learning about flamenco guitar. During his journey he experiences two major festivals - the finale of the annual Tall Ships race and the annual sherry grape harvest festival | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:30 | Friends | Ross bumps into his ex-wife, while Chandler meets an old flame during a double date with Joey, and Rachel, Monica and Phoebe have a run-in with some firefighters |
| 20:00 | Emmerdale | In the shocking aftermath of Ray's death, the corpse has to be moved, but a slip-up means the body is driven away by an oblivious Jai | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:25 | Rugbaí Beo | Munster v Dragons (Kick-off 7.45pm). Live coverage of the United Rugby Championship match at Virgin Media Park, Cork |
| 21:58 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Jennifer, Martin, Megan and Adam pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught |
| 20:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Toby Anstis, Paula Radcliffe, Rav Wilding and Vanessa Feltz pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:50 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | A dentist falls in love with his young assistant. His anxious wife, believing he has made plans to poison her and thereby remove the main obstacle to happiness, calls for Poirot's help. Drama, starring David Suchet |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Carol asks Joe for assistance when suspicions mount against her following the death of a pensioner who she frequently visited. Peggy is annoyed to find a pile of rubbish has been dumped in her backyard and Gina shares her concerns with Carol as she approaches the end of her pregnancy | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:30 | Farm 999 | In Northern Ireland, a devastating wildfire tears through the Glens of Antrim, threatening farmland, homes and livestock. As flames spread across the hills, the fire service battle to save buildings, animals and livelihoods. With a drone team and the Irish Air Corps called in, it becomes a race against time to stop the blaze before it consumes everything in its path. In North Yorkshire, police close in on a brutal gang of badger baiters, after a tip-off from a local Rural Watch group leads officers to a car full of suspects and a horrific crime scene |
| 20:00 | Would I Lie to You? | Team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by comedian Jo Brand, reality TV star and presenter Josie Gibson, singer Beverley Knight and comedian and writer Alasdair Beckett-King hoping to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Hosted by Rob Brydon | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | David Baddiel: Cat Man | The comedian, writer and lifelong cat devotee continues his nationwide journey to meet extraordinary cats and their equally passionate owners. In this episode, he meets the so-called ugliest cat on the internet and some remarkable rescue moggies, and dips his toe into the world of cat shows | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:30 | The Simpsons | A romantic evening at the ice-rink leads to Homer and Marge heading for the Winter Olympics to play for a curling team, while Lisa becomes hopelessly addicted to collecting sporting memorabilia and Bart befriends Canada's equivalent of Milhouse |
| 20:00 | Britain's Most Expensive Houses | Broker Mark Coulter hopes a glowing review will sell £3.5 million Ormiston Castle close to Edinburgh, and Ian Lillicrap lists a five-bedroom Cornish cottage with 11 acres and stunning coastal views. Fine & Country's managing director Nicky Stevenson visits Jersey's most exclusive properties with broker Margaret Thompson, of Real Housewives of Jersey fame. Their aim is to find a buyer for £21 million Cardington House, a mega mansion with direct beach access | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:30 | Top of the Pops | Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 26 February 1999. Featuring The Corrs, NSYNC, Lauryn Hill, Lucid, Lenny Kravitz, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Alberta |
| 20:00 | Top of the Pops | Peter Powell introduces the pop programme, with performances from The Look, Spandau Ballet, XTC, Adam and the Ants, Bad Manners and Blondie | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:55 | Car S.O.S. | Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on their 100th motor - a 1978 MGB GT, their first electric conversion. The car used to belong to family man Jeff. When Jeff died, he left his unfinished MG project to his daughter Caroline, who promised her father she would complete the restoration. Can the team help Caroline fulfil her father's dying wish? |
| 19:55 | The Dog House | A saluki puppy called Harry has the cutest kangaroo jumps, but it remains to be seen whether he will prove the perfect pooch for Charlie and Ali. Nancy the Staffie plays a mean game of fetch - much to the Friend family's delight, while ex-breeding spaniel Tia seeks a new home to live out her retirement | |