| What's on Now & Next (2026-10-31) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
18:35 | Goosebumps | A teenager discovers his new neighbour is the writer of a popular series of books, who harbours a terrifying secret. The ghosts and monsters the author writes about are real, and his stories keep them contained. The youngster accidentally releases them into the real world, and has to find a way to get them back in the books before they can cause chaos. Fantasy adventure, starring Jack Black and Dylan Minnette |
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| 20:20 | Aistear an Amhráin | Exploring the history hidden within one of Ireland's best-known folk songs, Weila Waile. Cameras journey from the streets of Dublin to the heart of a centuries-old ballad tradition, uncovering tales of crime, punishment, poverty and resilience | |
| RTE2
[102] |
18:00 | Saturday GAA Live | Clonduff v Edendork or Errigal Ciarán (Throw-in 6.15pm). Damian Lawlor presents coverage of the Ulster Football Senior Club Championship first-round match from Páirc Esler in Newry, as the teams contest a place in next weekend's quarter-final against St Brigid's in Antrim |
| 20:05 | Secrets of the Conclave | A behind-the-scenes look at the rituals in the Vatican as cardinals gathered to elect a new pope from among their number after the death of Pope Francis in April. Through extraordinary access to the Holy See, the documentary provides viewers with an insight into a tradition that has shaped the leadership of the Catholic Church for centuries, charting the journey from the mourning of Pope Francis to the white smoke announcing a decision has been reached, and the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:00 | Millionaire Hot Seat | Jeremy Clarkson hosts a quiz in which six hopefuls compete for £1 million, with only one player at a time able to take a place in the Hot Seat and answer multiple-choice questions to work the way up the Money Ladder. Each question is against the clock and if a player gets one wrong they are eliminated, the Top Prize drops down, and the next player takes their place |
| 19:30 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | Ant and Dec welcome back brothers Alistair and Ashley to finish their game, determined to do their family proud, before Denise and her nephew Pablo get their chance to take on the Limitless Ladder. A pillar of his community, Pablo has two children he wants to leave a legacy for, while Denise has her own wish for family and friends - but Ant & Dec have a surprise for them | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:15 | Corn Uí Riada | Live coverage of the Corn Uí Riada sean-nós singing competition from Oireachtas na Samhna 2026 in the INEC, Killarney |
| 23:28 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | Help Me Buy a Home | Liz helps solo buyer Alex find a rustic cottage and also searches for a home in Galway for a young couple, Andrew and Meara. PJ and Kev explore solar power |
| 20:00 | Britain's Brightest Family | Hosted by Anne Hegerty, this quiz show sees sixteen families from across the country take part in a knock-out tournament to win the coveted title of Britain's Brightest Family and a prize of £25,000. In the first heat, the Clement family from Buckinghamshire take on the Lee family from Liverpool | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
18:45 | The Hotel Inspector | Alex Polizzi visits the White Hart in St Albans, Hertfordshire, a reputedly haunted hotel run by husband-and-wife team Ross and Jayne McBeath. Capitalising on its spooky reputation, Jayne organises ghost tours complete with skeletons and cackling witches, but the themed restaurant menu seems to be scaring off the guests. To make matters worse, the McBeaths are facing fierce competition from rival establishments and spend most of their time arguing about how to save their business |
| 19:50 | Waterloo Road | An archaeological dig takes an unexpected turn when Karla and Janeece unearth a baby's remains in the school playing fields - and the police believe the mother may have been a pupil. Eddie is particularly disturbed by the find, and reveals he has a young son his ex won't let him see. Meanwhile, Mika tells Brett she might be pregnant and Tom invites Davina to a family meal | |
| BBC One
[108] |
18:30 | Strictly Come Dancing | Prepare for a night of tricks and treats in the haunted ballroom as the couples perform in the annual Halloween special. There's a supernatural presence in the form of the judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke, who also join in with the terrifying transformations. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe host |
| 20:30 | Wisdom of the Crowd | Quiz show, hosted by John Bishop, in which contestants take on the collective knowledge of the studio audience in a bid to win big cash prizes | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Ottoman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts | Alice is on the train to Ankara for the second installment of her Ottoman adventure. She visits the tomb of Kemal Ataturk, who saw out the end of the Ottoman Empire. She enters the historic citadel. And she also learns about the exceptional wool from a special breed of goats that made the Ottomans a small fortune. Next, a train to Bursa brings Alice to the tomb of Osman, the empire's founder |
| 20:00 | Griff Across the Alps | Griff Rhys Jones travels across the mountain range by train from Slovenia to France, uncovering how the Alps have shaped Europe's history, wars, trade, and communities. He begins his journey in France, where he joins a mountain chopper delivery service and gets a close-up view of Mont Blanc. In the valley, he soaks in the ancient thermal waters of Saint-Gervais and catches a rare sighting of the elusive ibex | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
18:45 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Two decades have passed since Earth was saved from an extraterrestrial invasion, and in the years since, the aliens' salvaged technology has been used to transform the world. However, it may not be enough to save the human race when a second, even deadlier attack begins. Sci-fi adventure, starring Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth and Bill Pullman |
| 21:00 | Celebrity Gogglebox | A chance to catch-up with the best moments from 2020's episodes, featuring some of the country's favourite celebrities. The line-up of famous faces critiquing shows includes Denise van Outen and her partner Eddie, Rylan-Clark-Neal and his mother Linda, Gyles Brandreth and Maureen Lipman, Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe, KSI and S-X, and Shaun Ryder and Bez. The shows featured are This Morning, Planet Earth II, Big Brother: Best Shows Ever, Grease, Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back, World Cup Final '66, Dating Around and Misery | |
| BBC Four
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19:00 | Fungi: The Web of Life | Biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake travels the world exploring the world of fungi, revealing the many secrets of these essential organisms and examining how they shape the weather and support life on land. Plus, a look at how the organisms are at the cutting edge of medical research and even have the power to break down plastic waste. Narrated by Björk |
| 19:40 | Full Circle with Michael Palin | The explorer finds that China is a world of contrasts and contradictions as he treks toward the Vietnam border via Shanghai and the Yangtze river. From the Bavarian-style hotel at Qingdao, once occupied by Chairman Mao, he tackles the 6,293 steps of China's holiest mountain, sees the world's largest engineering project and visits the ancient Miao tribe in the mountains of the south-west | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:55 | Four in a Bed | Raouf Elnagaar and his friend Chrissie Greenwood welcome their rivals to the budget option New Promenade Hotel in Blackpool. When they check out their rooms, Vicky finds a teetering toilet seat, Robin and Liza fall out of love with the budget feel and Clarkey and Katie are astonished to find filth on the taps. In the afternoon, the guests ride Blackpool's famous historic tram, but first they must get it ready for service with a wash and a scrub. Robin reveals his impressive family lineage when he spots the Blackpool Tower. At dinner, Raouf reveals his sensitive side, but his experience in hospitality fails to show |
| 19:25 | Four in a Bed | For the third visit of the week, Vicky Crawford welcomes her rivals to her three-bedroom terraced house in Oxford, aptly named The Terrace. But two pairs of guests discover an array of filthy finds, including thick dust, hairs and a pre-sucked sweet. In the afternoon the guests go punting, but Raouf's childish mood spoils their time on the river | |