| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-29) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
20:00 | The Shelter: Animal SOS | Ingrid takes care of Paddy, a lurcher with a badly broken front leg that has to be removed. He goes through rehabilitation with carer Lynda and finds his forever family |
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| 20:30 | Aistear an Amhráin | The story behind Cork band the Frank and Walters' 1990s indie anthem After All, now beloved of a whole new generation thanks to The Young Offenders. In Irish | |
| RTE2
[102] |
20:00 | Great Coastal Railway Journeys | Michael Portillo has reached Lincolnshire, where his coastal railway journey from Middlesbrough ends. In Grimsby Town, he investigates a new stage in the town's history - as a maintenance base for some of the largest wind farms in the world. In neighbouring Cleethorpes, Michael rides on the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, pulled by a miniature steam locomotive. Later, Michael makes for a curious and wild stretch of coastline at Humberston |
| 20:35 | Big Cats 24/7 | Brad Bestelink witnesses Xudum the leopard fight to save her newborn cubs, Anna Dimitriadis finds a brave cheetah thriving in the heart of lion territory, and Vianet Djenguet tracks lioness Tsebe as she risks her life to feed her five cubs. As the lion pride continues to grow, becoming the largest in Africa, competition for food leads to chaos and infighting. Could this pride's success also be it downfall? | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
20:00 | Emmerdale | Gabby attempts to seduce Ross, but he rejects her advances, and Kerry agrees to look after Archie while Jai heads to Canada |
| 20:30 | Coronation Street | Alya warns Leanne about Idris, Daniel celebrates a promising sign, Ryan points Lisa towards Danielle, and one resident wrestles with their conscience after lying about their movements on the night of the murder | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:25 | Rugbaí Beo | Live coverage of a quarter-final from the United Rugby Championship (Kick-off TBA) |
| 22:00 | They Rode West | A cavalry doctor is determined to help deal with a malaria epidemic on a Kiowa reservation. However, his fellow soldiers disapprove of his compassionate attitude, while the tribe's medicine man resents outside interference. When the Native Americans attack the fort, the medic is branded a traitor. Western, starring Robert Francis, Donna Reed, May Wynn and Phil Carey | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:30 | Live SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | St Patrick's Athletic v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 8.00pm). All the action from the match at Tallaght Stadium. These two teams look to be the two leading contenders for the title, and it is reigning champions Rovers who have won the previous two meetings between the sides this term. They prevailed 2-0 here in February, before claiming a 1-0 win at Richmond Park two months later |
| 22:30 | Schitt's Creek | Johnny and Moira try to get a deal on a used car, while David helps Stevie put her great aunt to rest | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
19:55 | Heartbeat | A man begins receiving nuisance calls after a mysterious stranger moves into the village. Meanwhile, Gina's love life hots up in the kitchen - with serious repercussions. Rural police drama, starring Nick Berry and Derek Fowlds |
| 21:00 | Cold Case Detectives | Officers interview a fresh witness who could identify the killer of six-year-old Cardiff girl Carol Ann Stephens in a 60-year-old murder case. Using the latest forensic science developments to uncover new evidence, a team from South Wales Police are determined to finally get justice for historic cases of murder, rape and sexual assault, including for the murdered girl | |
| BBC One
[108] |
20:00 | MasterChef | The semi-finals reach their end, and four of the five remaining cooks will eventually make it through to Finals Week. Anna Haugh and Grace Dent have two demanding tasks up their sleeves, and will want to see glimpses of championship-winning food in all the plates delivered. The judges have invited pastry chef Philip Khoury, and the cooks are asked to recreate one of his signature desserts |
| 21:00 | Have I Got News for You | Katherine Ryan hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
20:00 | Dispatches | Matt Shea sets out on the trail of wanted criminals evading justice in an attempt to reveal the shocking scale of this country's hidden fugitive crisis. His journey leads him from safehouses in London to an underground network in Thailand, as he uncovers a shocking new mentality among criminals, where justice is optional. What does this mean for victims of crime and for confidence in the criminal justice system? |
| 21:00 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
20:00 | Married at First Sight USA | With a fractious atmosphere in the air, the couples head off for a weekend retreat. And there are big questions looming for all of the newlyweds |
| 21:00 | Celebs Go Dating | It's the end-of-agency party, and a surprise from the agents tests the strength of the connections that the celebrities and their dates have formed. Professor Green takes the mic for a performance to remember | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:55 | Top of the Pops | Simon Bates presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on May 28, 1981. Featuring The Polecats, UB40, Hazel O'Connor, Coast to Coast, Adam & the Ants and Kim Carnes, plus a dance performance from Legs & Co |
| 20:35 | Top of the Pops | John Peel and Janice Long present this pop chart programme, first broadcast on May 29, 1986. Featuring Doctor and the Medics, Robert Palmer, The Real Thing, Tears for Fears, Pete Wylie, Spitting Image and Peter Gabriel | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
19:55 | PopMaster TV | Ken Bruce hosts the music quiz, with five players battling it out for a place in Original PopMaster. Only one can remain victorious and play 3 in 10. Will they score high enough to guarantee a place in the Grand Final? |
| 21:00 | Panda | The detective is panicking about Sacha's first visit, and is persuaded to investigate the murder of a dance teacher at a senior citizens' village. He joins the class on the dance floor in a bid to uncover the residents' secrets, and very quickly, the suspicion of a blackmailer emerges. In French | |