| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-29) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
18:35 | Paddington | An earthquake forces a bear from the Peruvian jungle to start a new life in London. He finds modern Britain to be very different from the stories told to him by his aunt, but makes a new home with a kindly family. However, a sinister taxidermist intends to turn him into a museum exhibit. Comedy based on Michael Bond's series of children's books, starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Nicole Kidman, with the voice of Ben Whishaw |
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| 20:15 | DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland | Baz Ashmawy and a team of volunteers renovate the home of 17-year-old Kyle from Wicklow Town, who has cerebral palsy and primarily uses a wheelchair to get about. Due to the current layout of the family home, Kyle is unable to use his chair indoors and must rely on tripods. He needs a bigger bedroom, an accessible bathroom, a lift to bring him upstairs, and a more accessible layout downstairs | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:10 | The American Revolution | New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker's Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people's right to resist tyranny and govern themselves |
| 20:10 | Untold Arctic Wars | Documentary about little-known events of the Second World War, and the time during the Cold War. Episode one covers events after the First World War. Europe is divided, and the alliance between Germany and the Soviet Union, Hitler and Stalin triggers the Second World War. At the same time, the Arctic War begins | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:00 | The Voice UK | Emma Willis hosts the spinning-chair singing contest, with coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, and Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and assessing more acts. With only eight places available on each team, the mentors must choose carefully as they search for the UK's most exciting singing talent, with the Rewind button giving them the chance to bring back an artist they regret letting go |
| 20:20 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | There's truly life-changing money on offer as Ant and Dec try to help more contestants climb as high up the never-ending money ladder as they can. First up are Terri and her best friend Jess, then it's husband-and-wife team Paul and Ellie's turn to take on the Limitless Ladder - can they translate their home game into a huge win in the studio? | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:00 | Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026 | TCU Horned Frogs v North Carolina Tar Heels (Kick-off 5.00pm). Coverage of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic from Aviva Stadium |
| 20:42 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
20:00 | The Restaurant | Comedian and actress Deirdre O'Kane cooks for Marco Pierre White and Rachel Allen, who eat and critique her meal while trying to guess who it could be behind the kitchen doors |
| 21:00 | The Assembly Ireland | Ryan Tubridy faces questions from a group of autistic and neurodivergent adults where no topic is off the table - his RTÉ exit, personal life, and everything in between. | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
19:50 | Waterloo Road | The police are called in to advise the school on safety after a pupil is assaulted. The episode reopens old wounds for Kim, who sets up a self-defence class - where the chemistry that develops with one of her helpers proves to be electric. Steph's protegee Maxine considers returning to school, while Lorna is dealt a devastating blow. Starring Denise Welch, Angela Griffin and Camilla Power |
| 21:00 | Life Begins | Maggie deals with the aftermath of her one-night stand and realises she's yearning for male companionship, especially when her ex-husband takes his turn with the children. Her friends rally round to offer advice and support, but Clare's suggestion that Guy step into the breach leads to tension | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:10 | Paddington 2 | The lovable little bear has settled into his new life with the Brown family in London, becoming a much-loved member of the local community - until his search for a birthday present for his aunt leads to him being framed as a thief. While the Browns try to clear Paddington's name, he tries to make himself at home in prison, winning over the other convicts and getting involved in an escape attempt. Comedy adventure, starring Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins, with Ben Whishaw providing the voice of Paddington |
| 20:50 | The Weakest Link | Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Donna Preston, Nikita Kuzmin, Jon Culshaw, Jamelia, Simon Calder, Dianne Buswell, Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Zoe Lyons. They must initially work together to bank as much money as possible for charity, before voting off the weakest link, round by round | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
20:00 | Black Panther | T'Challa, the new ruler of a hidden African nation, faces a challenge for his throne in the form of his embittered cousin, Erik 'Killmonger' Stevens. Assisted by his tribe's forces and a CIA agent, T'Challa is soon locked in a struggle for whether the nation's advanced technology will be used to help the world or plunge it into chaos Marvel's comic-book adventure, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Martin Freeman |
| 22:45 | Terminator: Dark Fate | An augmented human and Sarah Connor must stop an advanced liquid Terminator named Rev-9 from hunting down a young girl in Mexico City, whose fate is critical to the human race. As the Rev-9 ruthlessly destroys everything and everyone in its path, the three are led to a T-800 from Sarah's past that may be their last best hope. Sci-fi adventure, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Mackenzie Davis | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
18:45 | The Devil Wears Prada | A woman with dreams of becoming a journalist takes a job as assistant to the editor of a prestigious fashion magazine - a position that should guarantee a bright future if she succeeds. Unfortunately, she has just signed up to work for the boss from hell, whose cruel personality and outrageous demands make her life a nightmare. Comedy drama, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt |
| 21:00 | Celebrity Gogglebox | The celebrities watch The 1% Club Kids Special, Canal Boat Diaries, Rivals, Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly, Britain's Got Talent, Scream 7 and ITV News | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
20:00 | Life on Earth | Renowned naturalist David Attenborough observes natural selection in action as predators and prey join a battle for survival on the plains of East Africa, each trying to outwit the other with their speed and cunning |
| 20:55 | Planet Earth Live | Cameras follow elephant calf Maya and mother Zadie as they face numerous threats and challenges in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve. In order to survive, the two must reunite with their herd to have the best chance of avoiding predators and poachers. Julia Bradbury narrates | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
20:00 | Griff's Canadian Adventure | Griff Rhys Jones explores the province of Ontario, right on the US border. From Niagara Falls and film sets in Toronto to forested national parks and unique encounters, Griff uncovers how Canadians differ from their southern neighbours and ponders what it is that makes them so nice |
| 21:00 | 24 Hours in A&E | A 43-year-old cyclist is brought to A&E after crashing face first into a car, with injuries are so severe that he was put into an induced coma at the scene. Meanwhile, 68-year-old Pat awaits the results of an X-ray after injuring her leg on holiday, and 89-year-old Adrian complains of chest pain | |