| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-22) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
15:20 | Battle of Britain | In 1940, the Luftwaffe launches a campaign of aerial attacks against Britain to gain control of the skies ahead of a planned land invasion. Under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding, the RAF mounts a determined defence over the summer and autumn, despite being heavily outnumbered and forced to match inexperienced pilots against German veterans. Second World War drama, starring Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Harry Andrews, Trevor Howard and Curt Jurgens |
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| 17:45 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines | |
| RTE2
[102] |
16:00 | Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby | Giles Coren and Monica Galetti work in Ashford Castle, Co Mayo. Set in 350 acres, it was founded 800 years ago by the Anglo-Norman De Burgo family, and much later became the family home of the Guinness family. With the help of hotel historian, Fintan, Giles discovers that the castle has had a rollercoaster journey through the centuries, sporadically reaching moments of real jeopardy, only to be saved by a turn of events or new owners. Giles and Monica soon learn that the secret of the castle's success is the people who work here and the hotel's strong, long-running community ties |
| 17:00 | Blenheim: Britain's Greatest Palace | The events team have a busy weekend ahead as the Knights of Middle England arrive to perform at the jousting event held on the South Lawn | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
16:30 | Soapy Slip-Ups | Julie Walters narrates a selection of out-takes from the programme's archives, with stars Simon Gregson, Ben Price, Alexandra Mardell, Ian Bartholomew, Jack P Shepherd, Charlie de Melo, Sue Devaney and Daniel Brocklebank fondly recalling those moments when things did not quite go to plan on the famous cobbles |
| 17:00 | Week in Review | The main local, national and international stories of the week | |
| TG4
[104] |
15:45 | Sacar na mBan Beo | Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh presents live coverage of a Club Orange Women's FAI Cup semi-final (Kick-off TBA) |
| 18:25 | Beo ón Electric Picnic: Buaicphointí | Highlights from Electric Picnic 2025. Featuring music from the Hazelwood Stage from IMLÉ, an interview with Kneecap as well as music from the Gladstone Band | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
16:40 | Dress to Impress | Three single suitors pick seek stylish outfits as them attempt to win the affections of Vicky from Leicester |
| 17:40 | Rookie Nurses | The daily reality for rookie nurses - especially in A&E - as they deal with life-or-death situations and everything in between. Twenty-two-year-old Mikey is part of the trauma team tasked with helping a teenage rugby player brought in by ambulance with severe concussion in Carmarthen. In Aberystwyth, 24-year-old nurse is Leah is unphased when a patient arrives having suffered a freak lawnmower accident which led to an amputation. Amid medical dramas on the wards, there's a big moment for healthcare assistant Caitlin who, after years of studying, is on her way to collect her new nurse uniform, and is excited to join her colleagues in her blues | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
15:00 | A Touch of Frost | Jack returns to duty after a period of suspension, and finds himself investigating the murder of a man who had been leading a double life. In addition, he also has to deal with the baffling case of a man found dead with his right foot hacked off and replaced by a severed left foot. Drama, starring David Jason and Amanda Root |
| 17:05 | Marcus Wareing's Tales from a Kitchen Garden | The Michelin-starred chef preserves the last of his summer crops so that they can be enjoyed through the winter, and also throws a party | |
| BBC One
[108] |
15:45 | Final Score | A round-up of the classified results and this afternoon's news from the Premier League, EFL and Scotland |
| 17:25 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
16:55 | Grand Designs | Professional make-up artist Zara and her partner Giuliano from Reading take a leap of faith as they build the 400-square-metre malthouse-inspired home of their dreams in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Giuliano, who works in tech, faces the challenge of a lifetime as he manages the project with no building experience and it's not long before the pair run into difficulties that force them to get far more involved than they ever anticipated |
| 18:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
16:30 | The Simpsons | Homer joins the Stonecutters - a secret society responsible for just about everything that goes wrong in the world - and is hailed as their leader thanks to an ancient prophecy and a unequally shaped birthmark. Featuring the guest voice of Patrick Stewart |
| 17:00 | The Simpsons | Homer browses through the family photo album and recalls how Maggie's birth changed the course of his life, along with why he had to give up his dream job at the bowling alley | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:40 | Deep, Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Gardening expert Chris Beardshaw explores where soil comes from, and what it is made of. It is an often misunderstood substance, with people sometimes dismissing it as dirt, so he reveals it as it has never been seen before using specialist microphotography, and highlights what makes it so essential to life. Research shows that humans are pushing this precious resource to its limit, and scientists are battling to find ways of preserving it for the future |
| 19:00 | Planet Earth Live | Cameras follow elephant calf Maya and mother Zadie as they face numerous threats and challenges in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve. In order to survive, the two must reunite with their herd to have the best chance of avoiding predators and poachers. Julia Bradbury narrates | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
16:50 | Come Dine with Me | On the final night in Dundee and Perth, author and stay-at-home dad Laurent hopes to delight his new-found friends with a night in 'la belle' France. Laurent's kept his cards very close to his chest all week, so it's a huge surprise for the group when they find out about his passion for street art. While Guy hopes for not another night of seafood, Siobhan satisfies her curiosity about to whether Laurent is an international man of mystery. However, it remains to be seen whether the final host has put on a sufficient show to grab the grand on offer |
| 17:20 | Four in a Bed | The first venue of the week is Greenhills Hotel in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, where the guests go on a seal safari and the breakfast is more greasy spoon than country hotel | |