| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-17) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
21:35 | The Rose of Tralee International Festival | Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas continue to interview the Roses live on night one from The Festival Dome in Tralee |
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| 23:45 | This Town | A funeral brings together different sides of Dante's family, including Irish rebels and Jamaicans. It also reunites him with his cousin Bardon, who can sing | |
| RTE2
[102] |
22:40 | Little Disasters | As the investigation continues, shocking discoveries are uncovered. Liz finds herself caught in the crossfire between Jess, Ed and Social Services. The friends begin to see a different side to Ed, all surprised at his behaviour towards family and friends at the children's football tournament. Mel moves into the family home, finding all is not as perfect as it once seemed |
| 23:35 | Shortscreen | A father and daughter's relationship has become strained and distant because of his infidelity and second marriage. Their reconnection is brought about when she visits her old hometown for the first time in years. Drama, directed by Sadhbh Larkin Coyle and Sean Coyle | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
22:00 | Monday with Gavan Reilly | Gavan Reilly and guests break down the week's political diary, key Cabinet issues, major stories shaping the national agenda, and the impact of upcoming decisions |
| 23:00 | The Chase Around the World | The teams arrive in Zurich, where the Governess and Dark Destroyer challenge them with quizzes guiding their race to Bradley Walsh. Starting on Lake Zurich, they tackle Einstein-themed games, visit the FIFA Museum and a chocolate factory, then head into the Alps for a cable-car quiz and James Bond villain's lair | |
| TG4
[104] |
21:30 | Forsaken | A gunslinger is driven to renounce violence by a tragedy, and decides to make peace with his father, a preacher who disapproved of his past actions. He discovers his father's home town is under threat from a gang in the employ of a crooked banker, forcing him to take up his guns once more to defend the residents. Western, starring Kiefer and Donald Sutherland, with Brian Cox and Demi Moore |
| 23:08 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
22:30 | Friends | Actress Isabella Rossellini makes Ross's day by dropping into Central Perk for a coffee. Phoebe's efforts to introduce her half-brother to the city give him the wrong idea about her line of work. Comedy, with David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Giovanni Ribisi |
| 23:00 | Love Island USA | The American version of the relationship-based reality show, in which singletons compete to pair off while living in a villa | |
| Virgin Media Three
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22:30 | Emmerdale | Long-running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales |
| 23:00 | Rig 45 | A damage regulator is sent to investigate an accident on an oil rig two days before Christmas, but just as the crew realise it was a murder, the rig is cut off from the mainland by a hurricane, while the murderer is still among everyone on board. Drama, starring David Dencik | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:40 | Girl Fight | Rachel McIlhagga prepares for a kickboxing bout in Dublin, hoping she can rebuild her self-belief after a brutal MMA loss. Chloe Crozier is training for the biggest bout of her career - her first title fight. Winning a title is an essential step towards a professional fighting career, so Chloe must win to keep her dream of turning professional alive. Mother-and-daughter fighters Niamh McNeill and Julie train together, chasing their dream of appearing on the same card before Niamh leaves for a new life in Australia |
| 23:10 | Mission: Impossible III | Former secret agent Ethan Hunt is called out of retirement when an ex-trainee is taken hostage by a ruthless arms dealer, but when the rescue operation goes wrong, the villain decides to target Hunt's fiancee. Action thriller sequel directed by JJ Abrams, starring Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
22:00 | Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives | The sisters and their families prepare for Christmas. Trewley's first rap song enjoys mixed success, while her plans to surprise her mum with a car misfire. Will taking her to speed dating go any better? |
| 23:05 | Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich | Cheshire-based beauty entrepreneur Katie opts for a mini facelift under local anaesthetic ahead of turning 40; part of a growing trend among younger women choosing to get ahead of ageing with procedures starting from around £9,500. Beauty journalist Emma turns to consultant plastic surgeon Mr Olivier Amar and a pioneering nano-fat treatment, using her own purified fat cells to rejuvenate her skin and target her under-eye shadows. Former professional footballer James tackles hair loss head-on, undergoing an eight-hour transplant with over 2,000 grafts with leading hair transplant surgeon Dr Manish Mittal in a bid to restore his hairline and his confidence, with a price tag of over £9,000. And for property developer Roberto, the journey doesn't end with a transplant as he returns to clinic for plasma injections designed to maintain and strengthen his newly restored hair | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
22:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions to In With a Shout, Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars, Rise and Fall, Saving Our Wild Isles, Last Woman on Earth with Sarah Pascoe, Obsession and Dr Down Below. First shown in April 2023 |
| 23:00 | First Dates | A Disney fan seeks a fresh start after losing her last partner due to a tragic accident, while 27-year-old Craig wants to find a man who will share his love of dogs. A retired Butlins redcoat has high hopes for her date, and a woman who has not enjoyed much luck on the dating scene may have finally found the man she is looking for | |
| BBC Four
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22:00 | Art on the BBC | Michelangelo was not merely a giant of the Renaissance. He was also one of the era's most controversial personalities. Art historian Sona Datta explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him. Sona reveals how TV has tried to reconcile Michelangelo's art with his difficult personality, bringing to life the story of a man who rose from humble beginnings to favoured artist of the rich and powerful |
| 23:00 | Arena | Documentary charting jazz musician George Melly's visit to the Hayward Gallery in 1978, where he examines the works on show in a major exhibition on Dada and surrealism. He also talks to some of the last English followers of the movement, including Roland Penrose, before meeting up with rock band the Stranglers | |
| More4
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22:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | The emergency room documentary continues, highlighting the stories of people facing adversity head-on. Erin, a 61-year-old former cancer patient with an ear infection, is rushed to St George's Hospital after she collapsed at home. Doctors fear the condition may have spread to her brain, and send her for a CT scan to find out more. Tony, a 70-year-old part-time DJ, arrives in A&E after being involved in a high-speed bicycle accident while training for a 100-mile charity bike ride, and Charlie, a 39-year-old cabin crew worker, turns up at the hospital complaining of unbearable pain after discharging himself during a previous visit, and removing the cast fitted to support his broken arm |
| 23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | The documentary detailing the daily work of staff at St George's Hospital in south-west London continues, this time highlighting the stories of patients who received support from loved ones when life became tough. Gerald, a 66-year-old lifeguard and polo club official is rushed into A&E, having sustained a serious head wound after a 10-foot fall. The friends and family of 55-year-old Beverly gather at the hospital when she is admitted with a broken leg after being hit by a car near her home, and Paul, a 39-year-old father-of-three, arrives in resus with a nasty cut to his right arm. Paul complains that he is unable to move his fingers, leading staff to believe be may have significant tendon or nerve damage that could leave him permanently unable to use his hand | |