| What's on Now & Next (2026-06-05) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
19:30 | Fair City | Jacinta's mission to lure Fergal home takes an unlikely turn, while Emma turns up the heat on Hayley, Holly and James |
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| 20:00 | The Shelter: Animal SOS | A badly matted dog called Bailey is freed from his discomfort by the vet team, but has to get through some behavioural challenges. Meanwhile in the cat section, a tabby called Poco develops an unusual condition where it angrily chases it's tail. The vets get to the cause of the problem and she finds her forever home | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:00 | FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands (Kick-off 7.30pm). Megan Campbell presents coverage of both teams' penultimate Group A2 match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Dutch prevailed 2-1 in March's reverse fixture, with Lineth Beerensteyn scoring goals either side of Katie McCabe's penalty, but the Republic will hope to avenge that defeat on home soil. With analysis from Aine O'Gorman and Megan Campbell |
| 22:00 | Challengers | American tennis champion Art Donaldson suffers a dip in form ahead of the 2021 US Open. To regain confidence, Art enters the Phil's Tire Town Challenger in New Rochelle and should breeze through the competition, except former doubles partner Patrick Zweig is also in the draw. Drama, starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:30 | Friends | Ross makes a bad impression on his new neighbours, and Monica piles the pressure on Chandler, demanding more commitment than he feels able to give. Joey's latest girlfriend proves a little too fiery - but he is afraid to end their relationship |
| 20:00 | For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond | At Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Alison meets a premature Frenchie pup who needs some help socialising, and a Yorkie Pom cross whose bad breath leads the vet team to discover a more serious issue. The presenter also befriends a heartbroken Retriever cross who needs to learn to trust again | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:30 | Cara sa Cheol | Cara sa Cheol is a documentary series pairing Irish-language musicians with artists from Ireland's diverse new communities. Poet Ciara Ní É collaborates with bassist Dara Abdurahman, formerly a member of Bricknasty |
| 20:00 | Celtic Connections | The influential Capercaillie continue to write musical history with new partners, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The show features new orchestral arrangements of music from Capercaillie's celebrated back catalogue that were scored by acclaimed conductor, Greg Lawson and founding member of the band, Donald Shaw. Recorded at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in June 2022 as part of Celtic Connections | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh hosts as Deb from Lichfield, Jarrel from London, Chris from Manchester and Claire from Cardiff hope they can take on a Chaser as a team |
| 20:00 | Beat the Chasers | Bradley Walsh hosts as Jo Brand, Kirsty Gallacher, Rachel Riley, Dion Dublin and Gareth Malone take on quiz experts Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
17:55 | Endeavour | Morse investigates the disappearance of a teacher from a secretive public school, and begins to question who he can trust when a body is discovered. Thursday wrestles with the imminent closure of Cowley Station as he tries to find the vital evidence that will connect Eddie Nero to a series of unsolved murders, and assigns Fancy to track down the man who may be the key to cracking the case |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | Susan is injured in a hit-and-run accident, Greengrass tries his hand at taxidermy, and Nick decides to study for his sergeant's exams. Rural police drama set in the rustic backwater of Aidensfield, starring Nick Berry | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:30 | The Marvellous Miniature Workshop | Sara Cox meets Julia, a jazz singer with powerful memories of Reading's Central Club - a place of music, domino tournaments and Caribbean pride, where her father was a local legend. With the building now abandoned, Ethan Goodbody faces the challenge of reviving its spirit in miniature. His intention is to bring back the stage, the iconic mural and the heartbeat of a vanished community |
| 20:00 | MasterChef | In their final challenge, the amateur cooks serve a three-course menu that delivers in presentation, taste and originality, hoping they will have done enough to impress Anna Haugh and Grace Dent and be crowned MasterChef Champion 2026. This will no doubt be a tight race as the finalists draw out every ounce of culinary know-how in the hope of coming out on top | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | Dispatches | Kate Quilton investigates the uncertainty over summer holidays, ever since the Iran War sent jet fuel prices soaring and caused thousands of flights to be cancelled. She finds out whether foreign holidays are now out of the question or if the opposite is true, with bargains to be had. She also explores whether holidaying in the UK could be a smarter alternative. | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:30 | The Simpsons | Long-standing TV personality Krusty the Clown reaches the end of the road, his days of entertaining kids quashed by an alternative show - prompting his famous friends to come to the rescue. Animation, with the voices of Elizabeth Taylor, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler and the Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 20:00 | First Dates | A parliamentary assistant fears talking politics scares men away, but may have met her match in an outspoken journalist. A 69-year-old former roadie is looking for someone to settle down with after surviving cancer, while a Lithuanian spa therapist searches for an older man who she can start a family with | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:25 | Top of the Pops | Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on December 10, 1999. Featuring Whitney Houston, Mario Piu, Jamiroquai, Celine Dion, Artful Dodger feat Craig David, Atomic Kitten and Cliff Richard |
| 19:50 | Top of the Pops | Paul Burnett presents an edition from May 31, 1979, with performances by Quantum Jump, Chas & Dave, Sparks, Fischer-Z, Peaches & Herb, Voyager, Blondie and Hot Chocolate. Plus, dance sequences by Legs & Co | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:50 | Location, Location, Location | Kirstie Allsopp helps ballet dancer Nicol and his brother Harry get on the property ladder, exploring potential new homes in north-east London. Phil Spencer helps Tinder success story Hiren and Priyanka, who have been searching for a home for a year following a whirlwind romance |
| 19:55 | PopMaster TV | Ken Bruce hosts heat six, as five more players prove they know their Boyzone from their Britney. Who'll come out tops and potentially secure their place in the grand final? | |