| What's on Now & Next (2026-05-21) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
22:50 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Retired heptathlon star Jessica Ennis-Hill sets out to discover the truth behind a family mystery concerning her great-great-grandmother. When his father, Jess's great-grandfather was a child his mother Emily Maud, known as Maud, walked out. The family never talked about Maud, and Jess's grandfather has no idea what became of her. Jess wants to investigate what could have happened to make her two-time great-grandmother abandon her children and effectively be written out of the family's history. She also examines her Jamaican four-time great-grandfather's journey from enslavement to land ownership |
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| 00:00 | The Jetty | Still reeling from her shocking discovery, Ember is desperate to find out what Riz knows about the Amy Knightly case. They begin to share information and Ember tells Riz her suspicions about the identity of Miranda's abuser. Ember is horrified when she's told that the lake is to be searched for Amy's remains. When Riz stops returning Ember's calls, Ember suspects that it's because she has uncovered the terrible truth about what happened to Amy. Crime drama, starring Jenna Coleman and Weruche Opia | |
| RTE2
[102] |
21:35 | Meet the Fockers | A hapless groom-to-be appears to have finally won the approval of his stern prospective in-laws, but faces a new challenge when he takes them on a vacation to Florida to meet his free-spirited sex therapist mother and eccentric house-husband father. The tension rapidly mounts as the mismatched families struggle to get along. Comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand |
| 23:40 | Ireland in Music | Denise Chaila is joined at the Swift Cultural Centre in Trim, Co Meath, by Villagers, the musical project of Conor O'Brien, who chats and performs a selection of songs | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
23:00 | Protection | Witness protection officer Liz pursues her unofficial investigation into DI Brandice and his possible connection with organised crime, but it becomes increasingly difficult when the unit comes under pressure. Drama, starring Siobhan Finneran |
| 00:00 | Out There | With Crowther aware that Nathan has pressured the witness, the farmer must now strategise as to how he will impede Crowther's investigation, get rid of Kenny's body, collect Turuk's drug consignment and bring it to the new warehouse on the farm. Drama, starring Martin Clunes | |
| TG4
[104] |
22:35 | Fíorscéal | Following the work of the researchers developing hi-tec methods to recover what would otherwise be lost as it gets flushed down the drains: energy, raw materials and information |
| 23:38 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
22:55 | Undercover Girlfriends | Five men who think they are taking part in a reality TV show in Marbella are actually being watched by their partners, who are in control of the whole thing. Everywhere the boys go and everything they do is controlled by their girlfriends, who use stealth, technology and a range of comical disguises to put their boyfriends to the test to answer some important questions about their relationships |
| 23:55 | Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection | The presenter and model meets brave women willing to discuss their insecurities about their vaginas and witnesses procedures to help them | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
23:00 | Safe Harbour | Marco fights for a position in the Walsh clan empire, but when Toby uncovers the truth he risks causing the walls to come crashing down |
| 00:10 | The Suspect | Joe is knocked sideways when an old grudge rears its head and with the police closing in, he flees to his dad's house for sanctuary. Ruiz has a nagging doubt that he is missing something - he just can't put his finger on it, while Joe must dig deep into his own past to understand what is happening in the present | |
| BBC One
[108] |
22:40 | The View | Mark Carruthers presents a review of the week's political news, including reports on the latest events at Stormont and Westminster. Plus, comment and analysis with studio guests |
| 23:20 | Question Time | Fiona Bruce hosts the topical debate, with a panel of politicians and other guests facing questions from the audience in Dumfries | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
23:05 | Gogglebox | The armchair critics share their thoughts on Prisoner, David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth, Countdown, First Dates, Scam Interceptors and news reports about the local elections and Keir Starmer |
| 00:05 | Virgin Island | Jason begins to lower his guard as he commits to individual therapy with Aisha. Ellen continues to flourish with surrogate partner therapist Kat, building confidence and emotional connection as she edges closer to a major personal breakthrough. Alex and Joy's relationship takes a significant step forward, as they become the first couple to spend private time together on the island | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
23:05 | Naked Attraction | A final romp through the Naked Attraction archive, remembering the times that the pickers got it spot on and chose their perfect date, leading to romance and happy endings. The success stories include Gemma and James, who found love on the show and whose relationship is still going strong |
| 00:10 | First Dates | Science technician Ian has a date with shy nursery nurse Stacie and glamorous 22-year-old dental nurse Cece is looking for someone who can see that beauty is more than skin deep. Aldine, 42, has been engaged five times without ever making it down the aisle and project manager Paul, 38, is looking for a woman with a bit of spirit, but could Aldine be a bit too much for him to handle? | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
22:45 | How to Marry a Millionaire | Three women rent a luxurious New York apartment as part of a scheme to get their claws into wealthy husbands - but their plans become unstuck when all three start to fall for men with good hearts and empty pockets. Comedy, starring Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, William Powell, Cameron Mitchell, David Wayne, Rory Calhoun and Fred Clark |
| 00:15 | Talking Pictures | Sylvia Syms explores the handsome heroes and pin-ups of the silver screen, including Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe. Plus, hearing from some of the stars themselves talking about what their sex symbol status meant to them | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
23:05 | 24 Hours in A&E | Neil, 53, is rushed into hospital with severe chest and lung injuries after coming off his bike, and 40-year-old Michael is brought in with chest pain and a heart rate of up to 180bpm after collapsing on a golf course. Lastly, doctors treat 27-year-old George, who accidentally grazed his eye on a low hanging branch |
| 00:10 | 999: On the Front Line | Paramedics treat a woman who has a history of heart complaints and is experiencing crushing pain in her chest. She thinks she may be having a heart attack. A bingo caller who has diabetes feels so unwell that his colleagues ring 999. A mother-of-nine is finding life a struggle and has collapsed on the kitchen floor with a suspected seizure. A former sergeant major and veteran of the Falklands war may be having a stroke. Plus, the paramedics encounter a condition that they cannot treat - a flat tyre | |