| What's on Now & Next (2026-01-01) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
07:35 | Chariots of Fire | Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of British runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, going for gold at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The two athletes are driven by very different impulses - Liddell is inspired by his devout Christian faith, while Abrahams hopes to triumph over the anti-Semitism he has endured all his life. Starring Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Ian Holm. Vangelis provides the soundtrack |
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| 09:50 | Weather | ||
| RTE2
[102] |
09:10 | Shaun the Sheep | It is a quiet day and members of the flock decide to entertain each other by performing party tricks. However, things get a little awkward when the farmer tries to join in |
| 09:25 | The Rubbish World of Dave Spud | George takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display, and Dave's bad breath wakes one of the exhibits up | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
08:30 | The National Television Awards | Joel Dommett hosts the 30th edition of the ceremony, as stars and fans gather for one of the biggest nights in British TV, from the O2 Arena, London. Vying for prizes are all the headline-making shows of the year including the unifying finale of Gavin & Stacey, the searingly powerful Adolescence, Vera's poignant farewell and the attention-grabbing arrival of Jilly Cooper's Rivals |
| 11:00 | The Masked Singer | Four famous faces battle it out in a festive special. Joel Dommett hosts, while Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan guess who is behind the masks, but it remains to be seen whether they are right | |
| TG4
[104] |
09:19 | Firicí Fíochmhara | Zookeeper John explores the world of seals. As he prepares a fish dinner for them, John gives clues about these aquatic creatures, describing their large flippers, dog-like nature and impressive swimming abilities |
| 09:30 | Pip and Posy | The friends are doing a dance show when Pip gets paint on his bottom and is embarrassed and tries to hide it, which ruins their show | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
09:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Fabe, Robyn, Joe and Angelene pit their wits against one of the Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught |
| 10:00 | The Chase | Bradley Walsh presents as Ashley from Norfolk, Sally from London, Lewis from Bury and Zoe from Cambridge pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
08:45 | The Salvage Squad | Brian Dowling and his fashion-forward design team continue their mission to prove to the nation that it is possible achieve a dream home renovation at little cost. Changing Rooms meets the Repair Shop with a new sustainable twist, the challenge here is to transform our bland old rooms, furniture and fittings into unique and stunning show stoppers, using only upcycling and sustainable methods. This is the home makeover format for the world we live in today, as two households per week, each with a team consisting of an interior designer and an up-cycling wiz, have just four days and 1,000 euro to renovate and rejuvenate a tired spaces in their home, filling them with home-made, re-used and revamped furnishings. Two families are selected from the same region each week and each has a tired room in need of renovation and re-imagining containing a potential treasure trove of up-cycling gems |
| 09:45 | Oliver Twist | A runaway orphan becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly crook Fagin, and ends up in peril after a wealthy benefactor tries to save him from a life of crime. Drama, based on Charles Dickens' novel, starring Alec Guinness, Anthony Newley, John Howard Davies and Robert Newton | |
| BBC One
[108] |
09:15 | Abominable | After discovering a magical creature they believe to be a Yeti, teenager Yi and her two friends embark on an epic adventure. They try to reunite the creature with his family, whilst evading a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the creature for their own needs. Animated adventure, featuring the voices of Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai and Tenzing Norgay Trainor |
| 10:40 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Young Gru attends an interview to join a diabolical dream team christened the Vicious 6, but Belle Bottom, Jean-Clawed, Nun-chuck, Svengeance and Stronghold cruelly dismiss the boy. In retaliation for the ageist snub, the resourceful tyke steals an ancient amulet that can harness the power of the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Animated comedy prequel, featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Alan Arkin, Taraji P Henson and Jean-Claude Van Damme | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
08:55 | Everybody Loves Raymond | Amy puts Robert in charge of writing invitations to their forthcoming wedding, but he tries to evade responsibility by seeking advice from Ray and Frank. They tell him his best bet is to make an appalling mess of the job so she will have to do it all herself. With Brad Garrett and Ray Romano |
| 09:25 | Frasier | The Crane brothers plan a dinner party, but agonise over who to invite, and devise an unusual game to determine the final guest list. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
09:10 | The Goldbergs | Adam accidentally gets Barry kicked out of his cool group of friends, so he comes up with a plan to get his brother back in favour by convincing them he has the hacking skills to access the school's computer system to change their grades. Comedy, starring Sean Giambrone |
| 09:40 | The Goldbergs | Pops is evicted after accidentally starting a fire in his flat during a Halloween party. Beverly invites him to move into the family home, but soon his wild lifestyle proves too much for them to handle. Comedy, starring George Segal | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:15 | Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand | Cameras capture the quiz show host and comedian in the summer of 2003 - just months before his death - as he entertains a room full of fellow comics with stand-up, chat and a masterclass in his craft. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians, but was never transmitted in full until recently |
| 19:00 | New Year's Day Concert: Highlights from Vienna 2026 | Classical music concert celebrating the New Year, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and broadcast live from the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. Petroc Trelawny guides viewers through the 2026 programme, which will feature a selection of works from the family of Johann Strauss, as well music by Joseph Lanner, Franz von Suppè and Florence B Price amongst others | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
08:55 | A Place in the Sun | Mark and Caroline want a bolthole on Spain's stunning Orihuela Costa that works for all the family and is close to the golf courses. Scarlette Douglas shows them what their £100,000 budget can secure |
| 09:30 | A Place in the Sun | Husband and wife Carol and Steve's three biological children and several foster children have all now left home, and the duo are now ready for a new challenge. With a budget of £170,000, Danni Menzies shows them five potential properties in the Limousin region of France in a bid to help find their dream home | |