| What's on Now & Next (2026-11-08) | |||
| RTE One
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18:30 | Ireland's Fittest Family | The Gibson family from Donegal, the Healy family from Cork, the Treacy family from Tipperary, and the Muwaniri family from Laois battle it out for one of the three places in the next round of the competition. Presented by Laura Fox |
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| 19:30 | Cheap European Homes | Maggie Molloy and Kevin McGahern help Carmel from East Cork and her daughter Caoimhe, who are finally turning a long-held dream into reality by searching for a home in Spain's Murcia region | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:50 | Once Upon a Time in Space | The story of space exploration, beginning by looking at how America hoped its reusable Space Shuttle would reinvigorate its national space programme and meet the country's military and commercial demands. Interviews with astronauts and their families reveal how they battled segregation, sexism and hard-wired prejudices to secure a ride to space |
| 19:00 | Asia | David Attenborough narrates footage of the wildlife of Asia's forests. A Bengal tiger has her work cut out feeding three cubs, while greater one-horned rhinos battle it out in conflicts over territory. The rains of the monsoon prove an obstacle to a purple frog looking for a place to lay eggs, and a female orangutan in Borneo searches for a mate | |
| Virgin Media One
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18:30 | Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad | The Walshes are halfway through their Australian road trip, and have reached the Gold Coast. Barney has sun, sea and some serious action planned - starting with a trip to the beach, where they join a local outrigger canoe club for a race on the water. Next, the pair visit a wildlife hospital that was set up by the animal-loving Steve Irwin and his family. The duo also learn the art of synchronised swimming and meet a stunt man who has worked alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars |
| 19:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Karim Zeroual, Christopher Biggins, Ellie Leach and Des Clarke 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 | |
| TG4
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18:20 | Snámh in Aghaidh Easa: An Bradán Feasa | Following the journey of Atlantic salmon as they set off from Irish rivers along an epic voyage to the feeding grounds in the cold waters around Scandinavia and Greenland and back to Ireland |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
18:30 | Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs | Battersea trainer Ali's heart is stolen by a one-eyed Doberman named Maggie, while Paul helps with the painstaking job of removing matted hair from distressed and neglected German shepherd Lady. Plus, the presenter agrees to try his hand at playing midwife for a dog that is expecting seven puppies |
| 19:00 | Posh Pawn | James heads to Ibiza to appraise a luxury speedboat worth more than £100,000, as well as a diamond ring, while Lawrence values a piece of boxing memorabilia. Designer handbag expert Claudia must brush up on her history when she is confronted with a rare purse | |
| Virgin Media Three
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17:40 | The Real Marigold Hotel | Selina Scott, Susan George, Stephanie Beacham, Ian and Janette Tough, Syd Little, Peter Dean, Bob Champion and Stanley Johnson embrace life in Udaipur in India. They receive a grand invitation from the Maharanah and are invited to mingle with Udaipur's high society at the City Palace, ending the week with a trip to the northern state of the Punjab to visit one of India's most spectacular and holiest cities and the magnificent Golden Temple in Amritsar |
| 18:55 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi returns to the African Queen, an eight-bedroom floating hotel on the River Thames, three years after she first tried to help owners Andy and Bonny Cowley revive its fortunes. The couple had previously run a successful hotel on the Isle of Wight, but their new venture was struggling to attract guests - a problem Alex attributed to some uninspiring marketing and the boat's far-from-shipshape appearance. A makeover and grand relaunch party seemed to mark a turning point in its fortunes, and Alex now finds out if Andy and Bonny have managed to keep up the good work | |
| BBC One
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17:40 | Countryfile | Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson explore how dairy farmers across County Antrim, one of Northern Ireland's most productive dairy regions, are turning to tech and innovative business models to build a more resilient future. Adam also introduces this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards Countryfile Young Countryside Champion nominees |
| 18:40 | The Reluctant Vampire | The day of Val's initiation ceremony approaches, and he still has no idea how he'll pass the vampire test. When his final plan doesn't work out, he realises he can no longer live a double life and is faced with the ultimate dilemma. Should he come clean and risk everything for the chance of a human life or sacrifice who he really is for the sake of his family? | |
| Channel 4
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18:30 | Channel 4 News | Channel 4's flagship news programme. Including sport and weather |
| 19:00 | Kevin McCloud's Listed Britain | Kevin looks at bold, modern places that challenge the idea of what heritage can be, and the places that can be the easiest to dismiss and the hardest to save. He steps inside Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, which is flooded with coloured light from one of Britain's most spectacular stained-glass lanterns, and visits London Zoo's penguin pool, where the aquatic birds are treated to cutting-edge modernism | |
| E4
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18:00 | The Simpsons Movie | Homer unwittingly pollutes Lake Springfield, so the US government decides to isolate the city underneath a giant dome. The Simpsons manage to escape and plan to start a new life in Alaska - but learn Springfield is about to be destroyed, and return to save their friends. With the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith |
| 19:45 | The Great British Bake Off | Some familiar faces from Bake Offs past compete once more. Lea from series one, James from series three, Norman from series five, Peter from series 11, Kevin from series 13 and Nicky from series 14 begin their quest with a Signature featuring an old-fashioned dish that some might say is an acquired taste. The Technical tests the bakers on the Scottish staple of shortbread. Then in the Showstopper, the bakers showcase their national pride with a celebratory cranachan creation. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding host, alongside judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith | |
| BBC Four
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03:25 | Secret Knowledge | The presenter tells the story of the 17th-century residence in Derbyshire - the pleasure palace of playboy Cavalier and ambitious courtier William Cavendish. Through a collection of artworks and items held within the castle, Lucy uncovers a colourful tale, capturing the tensions of England in the 1600s that would eventually lead the nation to civil war |
| 19:00 | A Wild Year | The seasons are marked on Wales' Pembrokeshire's coast by the arrival of the puffins, which court by tapping their multi-coloured bills. Farmers grow the earliest potatoes, while sheep are employed to maintain the clifftop pastures for the rare choughs that use their long red beaks to probe for grubs. As autumn arrives, the grey seals produce their white-coated pups just before the gales mark the might of winter. Using time-lapse techniques, this documentary brings fresh insight into the restless rhythms of the countryside in an exploration of how and why this region is the way it is. Narrated by Toby Jones | |
| More4
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18:25 | Four in a Bed | Engaged couple Rosie Lewis and Dexter Green get the competition underway, welcoming their rivals to the Bae Abermaw Hotel in Barmouth, north Wales. Their guests are wowed by the views from their rooms, but Tracy finds herself in a hairy situation. At dinner, Rosie and Dexter's romantic revelations and confessions surprise their guests. Their breakfast sets the standard for the rest of the week, while Tracy sets herself up as the one to watch, with some observations about her room that she's keen to bring to everyone's attention |
| 18:55 | Four in a Bed | The second visit is to Rigsby's Guest House in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, run by Tracy Ward, whose pricing system causes problems for a couple of guests | |