| What's on Now & Next (2026-08-30) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
15:05 | The Railway Children | Three Edwardian children are forced to leave their comfortable middle-class London home and move to the wilds of Yorkshire after their father is wrongfully imprisoned for treason. Family drama adapted from E Nesbit's story, starring Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett, Gary Warren, Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn and Iain Cuthbertson |
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| 17:10 | The Note | Short drama. A girl on a noisy Dublin estate tries to befriend the quiet neighbour she accidentally wronged, a small act of courage that sparks an unlikely chain reaction | |
| RTE2
[102] |
14:00 | KPMG Women's Irish Open Live | The KPMG Women's Irish Open. Coverage of the fourth and final day of the Ladies European Tour event at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare. The last two winners or this competition have been English, with Annabel Dimmock winning in 2024 and Lottie Woad in 2025, and there is yet to be an Irish victor in the event |
| 17:05 | Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara O Briain | Part one of two. The comedian explores intriguing mysteries surrounding the world's pyramids with the help of archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Chris Naunton, beginning with why and how these structure were built. The journey begins in Egypt with a search for answers about the missing body of pharaoh Khufu, the man behind the Great Pyramid of Giza | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
15:05 | Ant & Dec's Limitless Win | Married couple Paul and Ellie continue their game, hoping they can cash out with enough money to fulfil their dreams of a new RV and the trip of a lifetime around Europe. Ant and Dec then welcome Denis and his daughter Becca, who take on the never-ending money ladder |
| 16:10 | 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 | |
| TG4
[104] |
14:15 | GAA Beo | Coverage of a GAA Club Championship match (Throw-in TBA), presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill |
| 16:15 | Forrest Gump | A slow-witted man has a series of bizarre adventures, including becoming an American football star, Vietnam veteran, table tennis champion and millionaire businessman - but the love of his life from childhood continues to elude him. Robert Zemeckis's Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
14:50 | Friends | Part one of two. Chandler's nerves get the better of him on the eve of his wedding and he disappears, leading to a frantic search by Ross. Joey rehearses for a film role with a major star, while Phoebe and Rachel make a startling discovery. Comedy, guest starring Kathleen Turner, Elliott Gould and Gary Oldman |
| 15:20 | Friends | Part two of two. The gang continues to search for the missing Chandler, who is still suffering a severe case of premarital jitters. Joey tries desperately to be released from his role in a major film so he can act as minister at the wedding. Gary Oldman and Kathleen Turner guest star | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
15:00 | A Touch of Frost | The detective stumbles on an exotic animal smuggling ring at a farm - where it appears an old adversary of Frost has been eaten by a crocodile |
| 17:05 | Joanna Page's Wild Life | A hedgehog is brought into the wildlife rescue centre with a nasty wound on its head and vet Judith treats it with Joanna as her able assistant as she continues her training. Joanna enjoys feeding an owl, but is less keen on the food prep that has to happen first, while two tiny swift chicks are in need of specialist care | |
| BBC One
[108] |
13:50 | The Croods 2: A New Age | Still searching for a place to settle down, prehistoric patriarch Grug leads his family to the great unknown. Hoping for the best in an increasingly dangerous world, while trying to come to terms with Eep and Guy's budding romance, Grug stumbles upon a secluded Eden of plenty, containing everything that they have been seeking. However, there is a catch. This area is already occupied by the significantly more evolved Bettermans - Phil, Hope and their daughter Dawn. Animated comedy sequel, with the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds |
| 15:15 | Zog | Special double-length episode in which a rocky giant needs the flying doctors' help | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
14:25 | Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids | Builder Richard grapples with the challenge of moving oak ceiling beams into position while, over at Ravenseat, Clive picks up the tweezers to get his sheep looking their best for the sales. An incredible discovery could reveal a wealth of information about Anty John's 19th-century resident Anthony Clarkson. And, as winter draws in, the building is finally scaffolding-free |
| 15:30 | The Bridge on the River Kwai | A British colonel in a Japanese PoW camp is ordered to build a railway bridge over a river, forging a vital communications link. At first he refuses to obey, but eventually agrees to take the project on - and becomes so obsessed with the task that he creates a dilemma for an American soldier sent to destroy the structure. David Lean's Oscar-winning Second World War drama, starring Alec Guinness, William Holden and Jack Hawkins | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
15:05 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Hapless youngster Kevin somehow manages to catch the wrong plane and finds himself heading for New York, while his family jets off to Florida. Having got his hands on his father's credit card, he is enjoying the good life staying in a luxury hotel - until he bumps into two familiar burglars with an axe to grind. Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Brenda Fricker and Tim Curry |
| 17:40 | Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck | The Star Princess reaches the end of her 28-day Caribbean voyage, dropping anchor in Belize at the second attempt after weather scuppered the first. With just 48 hours until their opening night, the new entertainment cast are deep in rehearsals while the outgoing cast, including Adam, Cassie and Lexie, grab a last hurrah snorkelling with sharks and stingrays before their contracts end. Best friends and travel YouTubers Ronan and Alex take an airboat tour through Belize's mangroves in search of wildlife, and fitness instructor Caitlin and her boyfriend, crew manager Edgar, make the most of a rare shared day off, snorkelling the reefs of Roatan in Honduras. Back on board, cruising rookie Zahra battles opening night nerves, leaning on assistant dance captain Mia and a video call home to her nan for support ahead of her professional stage debut. As the new cast take to the stage for the first time, Cassie helps talk Zahra through a nerve-wracking quick change, and by the final bow, the exhausted dancers know they've pulled it off, before Star Princess sails home to Fort Lauderdale to complete her voyage | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:40 | The Golden Age of Canals | Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee |
| 19:00 | The Golden Age of Canals | Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
15:00 | A Place in the Sun | In an updated version of a previous episode, Jasmine Harman meets Bernie and George Wilks, who earlier sold their house in the UK in a bid to start a new adventure living in the Spanish area of Oliva, on a budget of £75,000 |
| 15:50 | Come Dine with Me | The first of five dinner parties from Leeds. Dog lover Jill is hoping her simple vegan menu will fare well with her guests | |