| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-23) | |||
| RTE One
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18:01 | RTÉ News: Six One and Weather | The latest national and international headlines |
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| 18:30 | An Irish Atlantic Rainforest | Part one of two. Documentary telling the story of Eoghan Daltun, a leading climate activist at the forefront of saving native Irish oak forests | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:50 | Scandinavia with Simon Reeve | The adventurer explores the hidden gems of the countries of Scandinavia, marvelling at the Arctic landscapes and spectacular scenery along the way. The first leg of his journey takes him from the archipelago that marks the northernmost outpost of Norway, Svalbard, to the snowy region of Lapland - travelling along Nato's longest border with Russia where tensions are high and Santa's village is prepared for a potential war |
| 19:00 | Remains of War | Documentary telling the story of the Pacific War. As the Japanese Empire expanded across the Pacific Ocean, its ultimate aim was conquest of Australia. And key to that was the now sleepy town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea | |
| Virgin Media One
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18:00 | Force of Nature | Andrew Lincoln narrates a look at how animals adapted to the cold are struggling in a warming world. A snow leopard in the peaks of the Indian Himalayas is forced from his home by a rival male, while an Arctic ground squirrel in Alaska undertakes the coldest migration of any mammal, and a young Arctic fox in Svalbard must face her first winter alone |
| 19:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as Richard Bacon, Daisy Arwen Campbell, Neil Jones and Gary Wilmot 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
[104] |
18:10 | Gilmore Girls | Emily feels neglected by Richard and embarks on an over-indulgent shopping spree, so Lorelai urges her to talk to her husband rather than bankrupt herself. Kirk branches out into a new career, Rory catches a cold and Luke provides the money to finish work on the inn |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:20 | Dress to Impress | Three singletons attempt to win the affections of professional street dancer Aaron by picking an outfit of their choice for him to wear |
| 18:20 | How to Lose Weight Well | Xand van Tulleken and Helen Lawal oversee proceedings as three more pairs road test some of the most popular and talked about diets. Teaching assistants Sheila and Syrika have a week to trim down ahead of their end-of-term party, partners Greg and Nath go on six-week diets to slim down before Lincoln Pride and Becci and Cassie want to lose weight for a friend's wedding in three months. Xand asks if fizzy water can really make people gain weight and also goes on a keto diet | |
| Virgin Media Three
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18:00 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits the First in Last Out, a 17th-century B&B with a pub in Winchester, Hampshire, which has received a number of negative reviews. She refuses to sleep there after seeing an unpleasant shower room, tries to help owner Jon Sweeney realise how inexpensive accommodation should not mean low quality, and demonstrates the importance of cleaning |
| 18:55 | Doc Martin | The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog. Final regular episode of the long-running drama series. | |
| BBC One
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18:00 | Countryfile | Adam Henson's search for young farmers across the UK leads him to the Yorkshire Dales, where he pays a visit to Malham beef and sheep farmer Frank Carr. He discusses how the unpredictable conditions have a significant impact on his flock during winter, and how plans to expand his herd have required him to take on a lot of debt. Plus, stories from the Countryfile archives |
| 19:00 | Antiques Roadshow | Special episode marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, featuring contributions from two 100-year-old war veterans and a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. Items valued include several objects made by prisoners of war, such as a food bowl carved out of a coconut, a fly swat made from old boot leather and an intricate chess set crafted by a soldier who was forced to work on the notorious Death Railway between Burma and Thailand | |
| Channel 4
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18:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 18:30 | Formula 1 | Steve Jones presents action from the 12th race of the season, which came from Circuit Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri of McLaren was the victorious driver here last year, with Red Bull's home favourite Max Verstappen taking second and Isack Hadjar, then of Racing Bulls, claiming his first Formula One podium finish in third. With analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Monger | |
| E4
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17:35 | Lego Masters Australia | In the second challenge, teamwork makes the dream work when each duo is paired with another to turn huge foam gliders into incredible Lego flying machines - from dragons to flying pigs - to be launched off a 10-metre platform. Brickman will award a score out of 20 for the aesthetics of the build and how it looks in flight. And whichever team's glider flies the furthest will also receive a series-first - five Hamish Blake bonus points! |
| 18:50 | The Devil Wears Prada | A woman with dreams of becoming a journalist takes a job as assistant to the editor of a prestigious fashion magazine - a position that should guarantee a bright future if she succeeds. Unfortunately, she has just signed up to work for the boss from hell, whose cruel personality and outrageous demands make her life a nightmare. Comedy drama, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt | |
| BBC Four
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01:40 | BBC Proms | Georgia Mann presents a concert from the Royal Albert Hall as Benjamin Marquise Gilmore directs the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, horn player Felix Klieser and bassoonist Amy Harman in Mozart, Thea Musgrave, Britten and Elgar. The orchestra highlights the French horn and bassoon in two concertos - one classic, one contemporary, with Scottish composer Thea Musgrave's bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness receiving its world premiere. Mozart's good-natured Horn Concerto No 3 ends with a rollicking Allegro that's hard to resist, while there are more dancing rhythms from Britten's playful Simple Symphony, based on themes written by the composer before the age of 12. Britten: Simple Symphony. Mozart: Horn Concerto No 3 in E flat. Thea Musgrave: Bassoon concerto Out of the Darkness (BBC commission, world premiere). Elgar: Romance for bassoon and orchestra. Mozart: Symphony No 35 in D, Haffner. Felix Klieser (horn), Amy Harman (bassoon), Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore (director/leader) |
| 19:00 | A Wild Year | For the wildlife and people who live amid the stunning scenery of the Lake District, life is one of continuous change. This documentary offers a fresh perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park. Time-lapse photography shows months and weeks passing in seconds - snow and ice giving way to sunshine or the frequent rain showers - while the animals, plants and people find extraordinary ways to cope with the challenges of this ancient landscape. Narrated by Bernard Cribbins | |
| More4
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17:50 | Come Dine with Me | Serving up the fifth and final meal in Birmingham is care worker and self-styled 'bling queen' Donna. There are tears at the table when guests pass judgement on Donna's Caribbean cuisine, and one diner leaves everyone shocked when they reveal their passion for a particular popstar. As the night draws to a close, a boozy pudding threatens to put a spanner in the works. Will Donna's hosting skills and bubbly personality reign supreme and make her a serious contender for the £1,000 prize? |
| 18:20 | Four in a Bed | This week's competition kicks off at The Sportsman in Whitworth, Lancashire, where Steve and Georgia are hoping to win over their guests with bargain rooms and big breakfasts | |