| What's on Now & Next (2026-07-31) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
19:00 | Nationwide | Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh visits Belfast as it prepares to host its first ever Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture |
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| 19:30 | Fair City | Hayley is shattered when James reveals his no discussion decision, Orla is charmed by Danny, and Teri lands Doug in trouble with Pete. Also, Nikki decides to tackle Chloe | |
| RTE2
[102] |
19:00 | St Denis Medical | Joyce's belief that personal life should stay out of the workplace is tested by some unexpected news. Ron thinks a patient has a crush on him, while Bruce tries to demonstrate the value of his important work. Comedy, set in an Oregon hospital, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman and Josh Lawson |
| 19:30 | Great Coastal Railway Journeys | Michael Portillo is in Bangor, County Down, en route to the Northern Irish capital of Belfast. Along the way he enjoys live music on a boat, stops off at the imposing parliament building at Stormont and explores the regenerated Titanic Quarter on the Maritime Mile | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
19:00 | News at 7 | The latest national and international news stories from the Virgin Media News team |
| 19:30 | Friends | Rachel cajoles Joey into taking Tag on a boys' night out, Ross and Phoebe date a couple in the middle of a divorce and Chandler has trouble striking the right pose for his engagement photograph with Monica. American comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow | |
| TG4
[104] |
19:15 | Rásaí Beo | Live horse racing from Ballybrit, Co. Galway. Presented by Seán Bán Breathnach with Mánus Ó Conghaile, Evelyn Ní Ghriallais, Daragh Ó Conchúir and Meghann Scully |
| 22:38 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
19:00 | Harbour Cops | In the final episode of the documentary series following the work of the Dyfed-Powys Police, Tenby celebrates the biggest event of the year - Ironman Wales. Managing thousands of visitors and the race is a challenge for the Harbour Cops |
| 19:30 | Live SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division | Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 7.45pm) Coverage of the top-flight match at Sullivan and Lambe Park. This is the third meeting of the season between these teams, the first of which took place here in March and ended in a 0-0 draw, before The Hoops claimed a 4-1 victory on home soil two months later | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
17:45 | Inspector Morse | A homicidal rapist escapes from prison and embarks on a deadly game of cat and mouse with Morse, relying on his mastery of disguise and bizarre occult connections to stay one step ahead of the law. Only the madman's psychiatrist seems able to provide a lead as to his whereabouts - and her life is in mortal danger as a result. John Thaw stars, with Kevin Whately, Keith Allen, Richard Griffiths and Harriet Walter |
| 19:55 | Heartbeat | A girl takes an overdose and Blaketon's mysterious private life comes to light when his car goes missing and is involved in an accident. Rural police drama, starring Derek Fowlds | |
| BBC One
[108] |
19:00 | The One Show | Vernon Kay and JB Gill present the usual mix of celebrity guests and stories about people in extraordinary circumstances |
| 19:30 | Our Lives | Durham's Easington Colliery Band prepare for a concert to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the north east's worst pit disasters but with the band's last miner unwell and two members expecting a baby the week of the concert, it looks like they may be down in numbers | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
19:00 | Channel 4 News | Including sport and weather |
| 20:00 | Surgery Secrets of the Super Rich | Globe-trotting businesswoman Joyce is marking her 60th birthday by investing in a cutting-edge endoscopic facelift with one of the UK's youngest cosmetic surgeons. It's a £25,000 procedure using hidden incisions and internal stitching to lift and reshape the face, with results designed to be undetectable. In Manchester, fitness guru James is chasing peak performance, turning to NAD drips, often dubbed the 'businessman's facelift', alongside electromagnetic body sculpting to boost energy and push his physique to the next level. Model Morgan jets in from Malta for a London city break with a twist, combining travel with treatment as she invests £4,000 in a next-generation laser procedure to tighten and contour her jawline using pioneering augmented reality technology. New mum and CEO Debra returns to the clinic for a natural refresh, opting for fat injections taken from her own body to restore volume and revive tired-looking skin | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
19:00 | The Simpsons | Bart and Lisa get to know a homeless folk singer named Hettie, after Bart accidentally loses the shopping trolley containing her possessions and invites her to stay in his bedroom wardrobe. Meanwhile, Homer's attempt at DIY traps the cat in the walls of the house, so he launches a rescue bid |
| 19:30 | The Simpsons | Lisa is inspired to become a veterinarian and begins an internship at the local vet's surgery, but she learns a tough lesson when the school's neglected hamster dies. Marge gets a job as a crime-scene cleaner, but is traumatised by the gory sights. Michael York guest stars | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
19:00 | BBC Proms | From the 2026 Proms, Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, who take to the stage for Elgar's First Symphony. Also, a delve into the archives to look back to Sheku Kanneh-Mason's Cello Concerto performance. Petroc Trelawny presents from the Royal Albert Hall |
| 20:25 | Top of the Pops | Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on February 25, 2000. Featuring Shania Twain, Jay-Z, Rebecca Wheatley, Eels, CRW, Aqua, Christina Aguilera and All Saints | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
18:55 | Location, Location, Location | Phil Spencer is in Greater Manchester with Ruth and Craig, who are ready to buy after renting for 13 years. However, they quickly realise their £375,000 won't go far in their beloved town of Sale. Kirstie Allsopp is across the border in West Yorkshire with Ollie and Emma, who have a £500,000 budget for the rural good life for them and their two dogs. Plans to move into their dream home fallen through twice. Can Kirstie make it third time lucky? |
| 19:55 | Grand Designs | Commercial architect Martin Walker and his art-director wife Kae want to build the ultimate family home near York, inspired by a giant farm shed. However, her idea for a warm and cosy design conflicts dramatically with his penchant for building large square warehouses, and finding something they both agree on proves extremely challenging on their tight budget. Kevin McCloud follows the couple's progress | |