| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-16) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
14:10 | The Good Ship Murder | In Madeira, Jack and Kate are drawn into the murder of Max King, a charismatic yet ruthless vineyard owner. As they navigate a tangled web of suspects, including Max's ex-wife, his son, and his new partner, Maria, Jack grows increasingly frustrated with Kate's hot-and-cold behaviour. Crime drama, starring Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley |
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| 15:05 | Zulu | An upper-class soldier and his fellow officer stationed at Rorke's Drift in 1879 discover they have been cut off after the destruction of the main British army column in the area. They must rally their small force of 140 men against the might of 4,000 Zulu warriors advancing on their position. Fact-based historical drama, starring Michael Caine, Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, Nigel Green and Chief Buthelezi, with narration by Richard Burton | |
| RTE2
[102] |
13:45 | FAI Cup Live | St Patrick's Athletic v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 2.00pm). Tony O'Donoghue presents coverage of the third-round tie at Richmond Park. St Pat's edged past Wexford 2-1 here in the previous round and are looking to win the trophy for the third time this decade, having prevailed in 2021 and 2023. Rovers are the holders of the competition and defeated Cork City 4-1 after extra time in a repeat of last season's final in round two. With analysis from Alan Cawley and Conan Byrne |
| 16:35 | Only Fools and Horses | Del spots another sure-fire winner and decides to enter the highly profitable tourist trade - and with Rodney and Grandad backing him 100 per cent, he is sure his open-top bus tour initiative will be a massive success. Vintage comedy, starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Lennard Pearce | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
14:35 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | The Gavin & Stacey star can't help naming the birds that are brought into the wildlife rescue centre. This time, it's a jackdaw that she calls Charles. Joanna practises her feeding technique when she feeds him as part of his rehab with the aim of being able to release him back into the wild when he's strong enough. The actress also gets up close and friendly with two tiny rodents - a mouse and vole |
| 15:25 | Deal or No Deal | Stephen Mulhern hosts as a contestant tries to open the 22 red boxes in the right order, taking on the infamous Banker for the chance to win a life-changing cash prize | |
| TG4
[104] |
14:15 | GAA Beo | Live coverage of the GAA Club Championships. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill |
| 16:15 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul | Youngster Greg Heffley hatches a plot to re-route a family road trip towards a videogame convention. Comedy sequel, starring Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
14:00 | Live: Formula E | Race two of the London E-Prix (Start-time 3.05pm). Coverage of the 17th and final race of the campaign, held at ExCeL London Circuit. Nick Cassidy of Australia won both races here last year, but the Drivers' Championship went to Great Britain's Oliver Rowland |
| 16:40 | 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] |
14:25 | Don't Look Back in Anger | Archive news documentary chronicling the highs and lows of 2023 and all the chaos in-between |
| 14:55 | A Touch of Frost | Jack learns he is tipped for promotion with the uniform branch and even more flattered to discover he has a secret admirer, but before he has time to bask in this rare moment of glory a child murder claims his attention. Linking the disappearance of a 10-year-old boy to a mysterious hit-and-run killing, he is soon mired in a complex investigation and fuming about a bureaucratic blunder that leaves a known paedophile walking free on his patch. David Jason stars | |
| BBC One
[108] |
14:35 | Escape to the Country | Nicki Chapman helps a couple returning to the UK from Australia to find a new home in Gloucestershire, showing them round a handful of properties full of charming British character |
| 15:05 | The Mating Game | Animals for whom the odds of successfully mating are unusually high, including fan-tailed anglerfish in the deep oceans, who will rarely happen upon a mate, and when they do, their bodies literally fuse into one. In southern Russia, toad-headed agamas need to build burrows for their eggs in a landscape of constantly changing sand dunes, while in North America, periodical cicadas emerge from the ground in immense swarms to overwhelm predators and ensure the next generation of ground-dwellers | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
14:35 | Four in a Bed | The B&Bers head to Faringdon in Oxfordshire, where best friends Simone and Anke host the week's second visit at The Old Crown Coaching Inn. Roy and Brian find the furnishings fit for a king, but some of the guests find the cleanliness standards to be less-than sparkling. In the afternoon, a trip up a historic tower proves a step too far for Brian. Over a well-received breakfast the next morning, two of the guests ramp up expectations for their own visit |
| 15:05 | Four in a Bed | The week's third visit takes the B&Bers to Great Bromley in Essex, where married couple Richard and Colleen host at their B&B, The Courthouse. The hosts reckon they're onto a winner with their breakfast, but it's the extra touches in the rooms that really get the B&Bers singing their praises. Tensions are released during a trip to a rage room in nearby Colchester, before Richard gets teary during feedback | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
14:45 | The Simpsons | Homer follows the Rev Lovejoy's advice and becomes a missionary on a remote Pacific island, where he soon corrupts the innocent natives by press-ganging them into building a casino. With the guest voice of Betty White |
| 15:10 | The Simpsons | Moe decides to change his down-at-heel image by undergoing plastic surgery - and transforms himself so radically that he ends up getting a job as an actor in a soap opera. Unfortunately, he makes the mistake of sneaking Homer onto the set for a guest appearance, and ends up getting fired | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
03:00 | Birding with Bill Oddie | Bill revisits his childhood birding haunts to discover how they have changed over 50 years, finding out if the same species still frequent the area. First broadcast in 1998 |
| 19:00 | Bill Oddie Goes Wild | On his home patch of Hampstead Heath in London, Bill reminisces about his past travels in search of the best of British wildlife. He muses over some of his most memorable moments, and revisit some of his highlights, low points and outtakes from the three series of his wildlife show. First broadcast in 2003 | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
14:00 | A Place in the Sun | Lee Juggurnauth heads to Torrevieja on Spain's popular Costa Blanca to find a property for married couple Mark and Karen from Runcorn, Cheshire, who are planning to permanently relocate to Spain to enjoy early retirement. Lee finds five properties for their budget of £150,000, but it remains to be seen whether Mark and Karen rate any as good enough to part with their hard-earned cash |
| 15:00 | A Place in the Sun | Dartmoor couple Maria and Andy met on Cyprus 20 years ago, got married there and now plan to live there permanently. They're particularly fond of Famagusta, and want a home that will work for them and their much-loved cat Keo. With their budget of £140,000, property expert Jean Johansson lines up five stunning homes for them to choose between | |