| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-21) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
01:40 | The Tourist | Elliot makes one last-ditch attempt to develop a relationship with his family, which may prove to have disastrous consequences. Helen realises that she needs Ruairi's help to settle the score between Frank and Niamh for good, and Ethan sees yet another opportunity to win Helen back. As the violence threatens to spiral into all-out war, will Helen and Elliot find the answers they've been looking for? |
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| 02:50 | Van Der Valk | When a cellist from a prestigious orchestra dies following an acid attack, Van Der Valk and his team have to delve into the city's vibrant but eclectic classical music scene | |
| RTE2
[102] |
02:25 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:45 | Feeding the Super Rich | Documentary following a luxury food supplier and exploring the lengths they go to to feed their wealthy customers in the run-up to Christmas |
| 06:30 | Puzzling with Lucy Worsley | Contestants from Rochdale, Wirral, Bath, Dumfermline, Edinburgh and Liverpool take on five rounds of fiendish puzzles as they attempt to qualify for the series Grand Final. Only the winning team play the final round, 'Divide and Conquer' in which teammates must turn against each other as only one player can win the episode. Lucy Worsley asks the questions | |
| TG4
[104] |
02:30 | Síbín | A mix of music and chat from the popular thatched pub in the West. This compilation edition features some of the best musical guests from the series, including groups like the Saw Doctors and Dervish and other performers Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill, the Voice Squad, Luka Bloom, Frankie Gavin and Brian McGrath, Nils Lofgren, Máirtín Chóil Neaine Mac Donncha and Ronan Tynan |
| 03:00 | Rún na Bóinne | In a dramatic search across the Irish landscape, Seán Mac an tSíthigh undertakes an epic quest to uncover the location of a long-suspected second chamber at Newgrange. Seán seeks clues scattered across the millennia, revisiting the remarkable finds of the 1960s, to carve an intimate portrait of one of the world's most enigmatic Neolithic monuments. In an Irish TV first, this documentary brings leading scientists to Ireland and cutting-edge technology, in an attempt to locate the second chamber. If found, it would be the greatest discovery in the Boyne Valley in 50 years | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:55 | Craic Den Comedy Club | Ireland's best comedians take to the stage at the Dublin comedy club. This episode features Damo Clark, Mike Morgan, Ashlee Bentley and Patrick McDonnell |
| 07:00 | Sport Stories | An interview with the former football player and manager, who talks to Tommy Martin about his life as well as his sporting career | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
00:40 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | A member of staff is found dead at the hospital and Lawson identifies a former morgue attendant who appears to have vanished without a trace as his prime suspect. Meanwhile, preparations for the Anzac Day celebrations are underway, and Blake encounters an old friend who is on the lookout for two deserters. Detective drama, starring Joel Tobeck |
| 07:20 | Heartbeat | Jackie prosecutes her mother's friend for negligence in the workplace, and Blaketon expresses his disapproval of Bellamy's relationship with Gina in no uncertain terms. Vernon and David turn their talents to the celebrity catering industry - with spectacular results. Rural drama, starring Fiona Dolman, Michelle Holmes and Susan Jameson | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:50 | BBC News | A round-up of the latest headlines |
| 06:00 | Breakfast | A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
02:20 | 24 Hours in A&E | One of the Queen's Medical Centre's own staff members is admitted after being knocked off her mountain bike. As one of the longest serving members of the A&E team, Lou's colleagues and close friends are concerned she may have serious internal bleeding as well as severe injuries to her shoulder and wrist. Doctors prepare to realign the bones of 57-year-old Stuart, who is in resus with a severely fractured and dislocated ankle, having fallen from a ladder |
| 03:15 | Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA | Gordon Ramsay heads to Jefferson, Louisiana, to help relaunch traditional Southern cuisine restaurant 3 Southern Girls, which is owned and run by Gabi, with the help of her sister Tia and best friend Monchel. After a car accident left Gabi's son Makhi fighting for his life, the business was forced to close its shutters for more than a month. Now that Makhi has overcome his injuries, Gordon sets about helping self-confessed control freak Gabi rebuild the restaurant and make a successful comeback | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
00:45 | Jackass Forever | Daredevils Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and Dave England return for another round of wildly absurd and often dangerous stunts, with help from a new cast of stuntmen and women including Sean 'Poopies' McInerney, Zach Holmes, Jasper and Rachel Wolfson. Comedy, directed by Jeff Tremaine |
| 02:45 | Celebrity Gogglebox | Famous faces give their opinions on Misery, The Favourite, Britain's Got Talent, Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow, Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell and Back, Ambulance and BBC Breakfast with Take That | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show | Paul presents a festive edition of his show from 1987, featuring guest appearances by John Craven, Richard Whitmore, Adam Raphael, Michael Buerk, David Broome and Felix Bowness |
| 03:05 | What We Were Watching | Grace Dent travels back in time through the BBC's archives for a light-hearted look at the TV schedules of 40 years ago. Things not going to plan on Noel Edmonds' Christmas Day Live, Live Breakfast Show, while BBC Breakfast had an epic pantomime that ran longer than most regular drama episodes. Soaps fans were looking forward to Dynasty's wedding of the year between Amanda Carrington and Prince Michael of Moldova, little realising that they were in for a bloodbath with the marriage turned into a massacre, while there are festive moments from Rik Mayall, Kenny Everett, Peter Cook and David Jason, whose Only Fools and Horses special was the most-watched show of the season | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
01:30 | The Piano | Claudia Winkleman hosts a Christmas special at London's Kings Cross station with Mika and Lang Lang. As the travelling crowds gather around the public piano, this unique episode catches up with pianists from the first series, who play their favourite Christmas songs. There are some celebrity surprises, secret Santa moments, a performance accompanied by Gregory Porter, and a finale led by Mika and Lang Lang |
| 02:45 | Emergency Helicopter Medics | The air ambulance teams are called out to help Dennis, who's suffering a heart attack. A spin on her bike has catastrophic consequences for Carolyn. Plus, there's a dramatic night-time car crash in Norfolk | |