| What's on Now & Next (2026-04-19) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
01:30 | Rebus | Crime thriller, based on the books by best-selling author Ian Rankin, about world-weary detective inspector John Rebus |
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| 02:30 | Wonders of the Moon with Dara O Briain | Part two of two. The comedian visits Jodrell Bank, home of the UK's largest radio telescope, to recall how the first photograph of the far side of the moon was taken in the 1950s, before travelling to Cologne in Germany to meet Samantha Cristoforetti, a European astronaut who hopes to one day walk on the moon | |
| RTE2
[102] |
01:40 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite |
| 06:00 | EuroNews | European and international headlines live via satellite | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
01:15 | The Regency: 10 Years On | Exploring the hotel attack that killed David Byrne, ignited a deadly gang war, and the policing and trials that reshaped Ireland's crime landscape |
| 06:45 | Impossible Engineering | A look at the Airbus A380, which as the largest passenger plane ever built can carry more than 850 people non-stop nearly half-way around the world. With the largest wingspan of any commercial aircraft and four specially developed mighty turbo jet engines, the A380 weighs 560 tonnes and getting it off the ground would not have been possible without the work of past innovators such as George Cayley and Frank Whittle. Key developments in aerospace engineering - from Richard Whitcombe's energy-efficient wing-tip designs to Nasa engineers' cutting-edge control system, Fly by Wire - helped bring the A380 to fruition | |
| TG4
[104] |
02:05 | Nuacht TG4 | The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective |
| 02:20 | An Deis | Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile presents the game show in which three teams compete against each other answering general knowledge questions to light up their paths and take home the jackpot | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
01:50 | Judge Rinder's Crime Stories | Barrister Robert Rinder follows the investigation into the suspicious death of 30-year-old Lyndsey Vaux, whose body was found in the Wigan home she shared with her partner Becky Reid and Becky's mum Gillian. Neighbours told police that the victim suffered regular abuse and beatings at the hands of her girlfriend. But when the pathology report proved inconclusive, police needed to find proof that she was responsible |
| 07:00 | Unbeatable | Over three rounds, contestants vie 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] |
01:10 | Cold Feet | Adam's life begins to fall apart as he struggles to survive on his own, and although Jenny does her best to support him, her own marriage starts to suffer as a result. Rachel's reappearance brings a welcome ray of hope back into his life - but he's too scared to approach her in case she's found someone else. Drama, starring Helen Baxendale, James Nesbitt and Fay Ripley |
| 07:10 | Heartbeat | Bellamy tries to impress Miller by going it alone, while the arrival of tax inspector Derek Ford gets the residents of Aidensfield panicked. Vernon bears the brunt of Ford's wrath when his dodgy dealings and poor record-keeping are exposed, convincing the wheeler dealer the only way to avoid trouble is to fake his own suicide. Rural drama, guest starring James Weaver, with Mark Jordon, Geoffrey Hughes and John Duttine | |
| BBC One
[108] |
01:35 | 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] |
01:40 | Outrageous Homes | Interior design expert Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen celebrates great British visionaries, cherished eccentrics and proud-to-be-different homeowners. He begins by meeting Dawn, whose home was once owned by millionaire publisher Felix Dennis. Felix built the impressive barn on a party theme, with swashbuckling pirates and real palm trees. The house itself is set around an indoor gigantic swimming pool. Laurence also meets Billy, who has converted his cottage garden into a Wild West ranch with its very own saloon moonshine and catches up with 1970s-fanatic Estelle, who treats him to the furnishing delights of her beloved decade |
| 02:30 | George Clarke's Old House, New Home | Albert and Kristina have moved into a coach house in Leamington Spa which was last decorated in the 1980s with a mock medieval style. With a baby on the way, the couple are desperate to make their new home into something special - so George kicks off by knocking a huge hole in the ceiling for extra headspace. Will his other ideas prove just as exciting? The architect also visits a 200-year-old farmhouse on the edge of the Peak District, where he faces difficulties as the owners are reluctant to let him knock down any walls | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
01:30 | Naked Attraction | Anna Richardson welcomes 45-year-old twice-divorced Nicola, who is hoping one of the six naked men behind the screens has what it takes to be husband number three. Second up is Mark from London, who has Crohn's disease and hopes to regain some body confidence on the show |
| 02:35 | First Dates | Croydon mates Josh and Jack take part in a double date, but problems arise after they meet Morgan and Jasmine, and both fall for the same girl. Meanwhile, divorced mum-of-two Sandy hopes to find romance with an astrology expert Steve, though incompatible star signs may be a problem. And tomboy boat-builder Abbey returns to the restaurant, but will she find a soul mate in Eddie, an odd job man who's nervous around women? | |
| BBC Four
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01:30 | Genius of the Ancient World | Historian Bettany Hughes investigates the ideas of ancient philosophers, starting with the Indian nobleman Siddhartha Gautama, more popularly known as Buddha. Thought to have been lived and tought between the sixth and fourth centuries BC, the sage and holy man inspired a diverse belief system that influences the lives of millions of people to this day. She travels to India, where the Buddha experienced the challenging ideas and extreme methods of wandering 'truth seekers', after he had abandoned his family and homeland in the Himalayas to embark on his philosophical quest to find a solution to human suffering |
| 02:30 | The Riviera: A History in Pictures | Part one of two. Actor Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who lived and painted on France's Cote d'Azur, renowned for its sunny climate. The first edition focuses on the relationship between modern art and the location's development as an international tourist haven. Cezanne, Monet and Renoir were captivated by the light and colour of the landscape in the 19th century and their resultant work advertised the region's beauty. Meanwhile, the area's vivid hues inspired Henri Matisse to adopt a new palette that set modern art on the route to abstraction | |
| More4
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02:15 | 24 Hours in A&E | The 100th episode of the series focuses on the love between patients and their nearest and dearest. Sir John Cockburn, who's 89, arrives at St George's with acute abdominal pain and medics think it could be an abdominal aortic aneurysm and he faces emergency surgery. Meanwhile, 68-year-old Mick and his wife Linda have been involved in a head-on car crash. Mick took the brunt of the impact and has multiple injuries from top to toe that could be life-changing. The couple fell in love after leaving previous relationships, making a happy life together in their mobile home. And 10-year-old Niall is brought to A&E after falling 8ft from a tree on a family picnic. He's broken his arm so badly it looks like a banana, and orthopaedic doctors need to work out how to get it back in place |
| 03:20 | Supermarkets Unwrapped | The Food Unwrapped team take a deep dive into the nation's favourite supermarket aisles. In this first episode, the team chill out in the freezer aisle. Jimmy Doherty investigates why there's more to frozen chips than just potatoes, Helen Lawal learns why frozen ready meals have best-before dates, Briony May Williams gets the inside scoop on soft-scoop ice cream, and Andi Oliver learns how to get the most out of your freezer at home | |