| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-31) | |||
| RTE One
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23:35 | The Week in Politics | Reflections on the political week, including contributions from journalists, senators and TDs. Hosted by Áine Lawlor |
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| 00:35 | Silent Witness | Part one of two. The body of an elderly woman is found in a cave, with her fingerprints burnt off and a posy of foxgloves at her side that she did not pick herself. The case is complicated further when they discover that she died three months before her body was discovered. Jack is apprehensive about the arrival of new boss Professor Harriet Maven (Maggie Steed) | |
| RTE2
[102] |
23:55 | Trump's Power & the Rule of Law | The high stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the US courts over presidential power. Featuring insight from Trump allies, opponents and experts on how he tests the extent of his power, the legal pushback and impact on the rule of law |
| 00:45 | Blood Money: Inside the Soviet Economy | Two-part documentary exploring how the USSR - once seen as a second-rate industrial power, economically inferior to Germany, the USA and the UK - managed to defeat Hitler's armies and secure its place among the victors | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
23:00 | Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy | Friends star Perry's sudden death in October 2023 shocked the world. A known addict, he was found to have ketamine in his system and months later five individuals were charged with illegally supplying him the drug. This documentary explores Perry's rise to fame and his tragic final days with insights from castmates, friends, law enforcement and Perry's own candid accounts |
| 00:30 | The Full Monty | Six unemployed men from Sheffield decide to become strippers for one night only in a bid to raise extra money. However, with no dancing experience and far from perfect physiques, the men rely on the unique selling point of complete nudity to impress the punters. Comedy, starring Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber | |
| TG4
[104] |
23:15 | Slí na mBeaglaoich | Father and son Breanndán and Cormac Ó Beaglaoich take on an Irish musical journey together in their beloved campervan, Beauty. This time, they travel up through the midlands from Limerick to Fermanagh, following the route of the majestic river Shannon, immersing themselves in the rich musical and cultural tapestry of the 'belly' of Ireland. The duo travel from Tipperary, into East Galway, Offaly and into Westmeath |
| 00:15 | Reds na hÉireann | Documentary exploring communism in Ireland until the fall of the Soviet Union. Through intimate, irreverent and entertaining interviews and a rich cache of archival footage, it traces the rise, challenges and impact of communism on Irish politics, society and culture. The film climaxes with the Soviet Union's collapse and reflects on communism's legacy in Ireland | |
| Virgin Media Two
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23:55 | The Graham Norton Show | The host catches up with Hollywood comedy greats Jack Black and Paul Rudd, who are appearing together in horror meta-reboot Anaconda. Also on his sofa are actress and singer Jessie Buckley, who discusses playing William Shakespeare's wife Agnes in the tragic drama Hamnet, and actress and comedian Michelle de Swarte, the writer and star of hit BBC sitcom Spent. Plus, Tom Odell performs When I Close My Eyes, from his current album A Wonderful Life (Epilogue) |
| 00:55 | Chasing Famous | An intimate and unfiltered dive into one of Generation Z's most lucrative and sought after professions | |
| Virgin Media Three
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23:00 | Cold Blood | One-off crime drama, featuring the return of sinister serial killer Brian Wicklow. When a prison inmate is hanged in his cell with the murderer present, he immediately falls under suspicion. However, things are never as they appear with the wily criminal, and the police once again turn to his former cellmate Jake Osbourne to gain an insight into Wicklow's chilling mind. Starring Matthew Kelly and John Hannah |
| 00:30 | Cold Feet | The new baby twins fill David and Karen with the joys of parenthood. Pete finds himself without a roof over his head, having overstayed his welcome at Adam and Rachel's, and resorts to moving back in with Jenny, who looks to have hit the jackpot with Internet millionaire Robert. James Nesbitt, Helen Baxendale and John Thomson star | |
| BBC One
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22:30 | The Nice Guys | A private detective investigates the murder of a porn star in 1970s Los Angeles, only to run into a hired thug employed to scare him off. However, the mysterious disappearance of a woman connected to the case forces the unlikely duo to work together, leading them to uncover a government conspiracy. Crime comedy, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling |
| 00:20 | Reported Missing | Documentary following attempts to find missing people, beginning with police racing to find two teenagers struggling with their mental health. Sixteen-year-old Larissa disappeared after an argument with her mum, while 18-year-old Bobby may be at risk of suicide | |
| Channel 4
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23:00 | First Dates | Costumier Scott usually hides behind the drag queen Casta Hex, but tonight he's shedding his alter ego as he sits down with George, who may strut in like a catwalk star, but hasn't dated in five years. Former Olympian Simon and 60-year-old stable manager Louise are both seeking love later in life, while disco queen Priscilla and bhangra-loving accountant Raj both want fun, but can their musical tastes mix? Twenty-three-year-old Jack is feeling nervous about his blind date and hopes he can find some common ground with Rachella |
| 00:05 | Lion | A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. Drama based on the biographical book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara | |
| E4
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00:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Our Dementia Choir Sings Again with Vicky McClure, First Dates Hotel, My Possessed Pet, This Morning, The Ex-Wife and Sue Perkins: Perfectly Legal. Plus, thoughts on ITV News' of possible power shortages. First shown in October 2022 |
| 01:05 | Naked Attraction | Anna Richardson presents the dating show in which two singletons choose their favourite from a line-up of six potential dates who reveal themselves one body part at a time - in all their naked glory. First up is 43-year-old Cathy from Hertfordshire who, with her biological clock ticking, is wanting to settle down and have children. The trouble is she's open to dating men from their 20s to their 60s and finds it hard to choose. Will she find it easier to pick the right partner when they're all naked? Then, 24-year-old Londoner Adam takes centre stage. He hates online dating and has decided to bare all in order to find the perfect match | |
| BBC Four
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23:00 | Dance Rebels: A Story of Modern Dance | Documentary telling the story of the mavericks like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham and Pina Bausch, whose radical ideas created modern dance in the 20th century. With historical archive and the first-hand experiences of student dancers from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, it shows the ideas that challenged audiences and changed dance for ever |
| 00:30 | Michael Palin and the Mystery of Hammershoi | The actor combines his passion for travel and art as he sets out to discover more about the life and work of Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershoi. Curious to see more of Hammershoi's paintings and discover what kind of life the artist lived, Michael searches for clues in London, the Netherlands and Copenhagen | |
| More4
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23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | A teenager has a life-threatening bleed on the brain and requires emergency surgery, a 10-year-old gymnast sustains an injury to her wrist after performing a back bend, and a girl is brought in to the urgent care centre, needing treatment for her swollen tonsils. As they undergo treatment, their parents share stories of family life |
| 00:05 | The Emergency Ward | Dr Elyssia and Dr Elliott examine a 51-year-old rock climber who has life-threatening injuries after falling seven metres. Meanwhile, Dr Martin prepares a specialised team to help a 29-year-old motorbike rider who's been in a terrible accident and has extensive head, chest, neck and pelvic injuries, and only minutes to survive. And Dr Michelle fears for an equestrian whose spooked horse kicked her | |