TV Guide Tonight: Ireland’s RTÉ, BBC, ITV Schedules

Whether you’re settling in for a quiet Sunday evening or trying to plan the week ahead, a solid TV guide can save the night. Tonight’s schedules span everything from Irish soaps to UK soaps, GAA coverage, and that one reality show everyone secretly streams. If you’ve been scrolling through tab after tab to piece together what’s actually on, here’s where the puzzle comes together — in one place.

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The following sources provide detailed channel-by-channel breakdowns for tonight’s programming across Ireland and the UK.

What is on RTÉ TV tonight?

RTÉ runs Ireland’s most-watched public broadcaster, and tonight’s schedule reflects its mix of news, sport, soap, and Irish-language programming. The evening lineup kicks off with The Angelus at 18:00 (a news brief following the Angelus bell), followed by Nuacht TG4 at 19:00 and Mammals with subtitles at 19:30. Prime time belongs to Fair City at 20:30, with The Sunday Game taking the 21:30 slot for GAA enthusiasts.

RTÉ 1 schedule tonight

RTÉ 1 carries the flagship programming tonight. Fair City — the long-running Dublin soap — airs at 20:30, followed by The Sunday Game at 21:30 covering Gaelic games action. Late-night viewers catch Blue Lights at 23:35 with repeat and subtitles, and The Gold at 00:35. The TV Listings Guide Ireland app supports over 100 channels including RTÉ and RTÉ 2, making it a solid companion for mobile checking.

RTÉ 2 listings

RTÉ 2 typically carries repeats and lighter entertainment. Tonight it schedules Sean-Nós at 21:15 and Ceol na Talún at 23:45, both Irish-language cultural programmes that showcase traditional music. The Angelus also repeats on RTÉ 2 at 18:00, giving viewers a second chance to catch the evening bulletin.

What’s on TV tonight Ireland?

The broader Ireland picture includes Virgin Media, TG4, and the cross-border UK channels available via Saorview and Freeview. Entertainment.ie aggregates listings for Ireland and the UK, pulling together RTÉ, BBC, ITV, and satellite channels in one searchable view. The platform uses (R) notation for repeats and (S) for subtitles, so viewers can spot accessibility options at a glance.

Virgin Media tv guide ireland today

Virgin Media operates its own channel bundle alongside cable and satellite distribution. Tonight Love Island airs at 21:00 as the flagship reality hit, while Yes Chef takes the 19:00 slot for food programme fans. Murder By Mushroom, a crime documentary, also airs at 21:00 on Virgin Media — giving viewers a choice between reality and true crime at the same time.

TG4 and UTV

TG4, Ireland’s Irish-language broadcaster, carries Nuacht TG4 at 19:00 as its main evening news programme. The channel schedules Ceol na Talún at 23:45 for traditional music enthusiasts. Across the border, UTV Northern Ireland — part of the ITV network — runs Emmerdale at 20:00 and Coronation Street at 20:30, mirroring ITV’s famous soap block for Northern Irish audiences.

BBC TV guide tonight?

BBC One Northern Ireland carries region-specific programming alongside national BBC hits. The evening schedule follows the classic UK broadcaster pattern: news block, flagship soap, quiz show, then late-night current affairs. MyTelly’s Northern Ireland TV guide shows detailed time slots for BBC One and UTV, making it easier to cross-reference across channels.

BBC One and Two schedules

BBC One Northern Ireland tonight opens with BBC News at Six at 18:00, followed by the EastEnders episode at 19:30 — the London-based soap that airs across the UK. MasterChef takes the 21:00 slot for food programme fans, BBC News at Ten wraps the evening at 22:00, and Question Time closes the night at 23:20 for political debate.

ITV TV guide tonight?

ITV’s main channel in Northern Ireland operates as UTV, carrying the network’s flagship programmes with slight regional variations. The ITV schedule centres on two soap pillars — Emmerdale and Coronation Street — that have anchored weekday evenings for decades. Tonight’s UTV Northern Ireland block follows the national pattern closely.

ITV main channel listings

UTV Northern Ireland airs Emmerdale at 20:00 and Coronation Street at 20:30, both available to viewers across the island of Ireland with standard reception. The Real Stonehouse, a documentary series, takes the late slot at 23:00. I’m a Celebrity South Africa aired at 21:00 — demonstrating ITV’s continued investment in reality formats that pull strong Irish viewership given the shared talent pool.

Cross-border access

ITV’s main channel requires Freeview or satellite reception in Ireland. Freeview works in Northern Ireland and parts of eastern Dublin where signal overlap reaches. For viewers in Galway, Limerick, or western areas, ITV availability depends on aerial direction toward UK transmitter masts. The TV Listings Guide Ireland app covers over 100 channels including ITV regional variants.

TV guide tonight near Dublin?

Dublin viewers have the best of both worlds: full Saorview access for RTÉ and TG4, plus Freeview overlap for BBC and ITV from UK transmitter sites to the east. Entertainment.ie provides a consolidated view covering all channels — useful for anyone planning an evening across Irish and UK content without switching between tabs.

Local Freeview and Virgin Media

Dublin’s Freeview reception pulls in BBC One Northern Ireland, UTV Northern Ireland, and the standard UK free-to-air lineup. Virgin Media’s cable service in Dublin adds premium channels and on-demand content. Tonight the Virgin Media schedule includes Love Island at 21:00, Yes Chef at 19:00, and Murder By Mushroom at 21:00.

Dublin-area reception

Saorview covers Dublin and surrounding counties with clear signal for RTÉ 1, RTÉ 2, and TG4. Freeview overlap provides BBC and ITV access but requires a directional rooftop aerial pointing northeast toward the Northern Ireland coast. For apartments and urban areas without rooftop aerials, Saorview boxes and Freeview set-top boxes remain the most reliable options.

The complete TV listings guide for Ireland and the UK — entertainment.ie covers RTE 1, RTE 2, and satellite channels alongside UK broadcasters.

— Entertainment.ie (Ireland’s entertainment listings aggregator)

View up-to-date television listings for all RTÉ channels — the official broadcaster listing service.

— RTÉ (Ireland’s public service broadcaster)

For Irish viewers tonight, the choice is clearer than it might seem: RTÉ dominates the free-to-air Irish schedule with Fair City and The Sunday Game as the anchors, while UK channels fill the gaps with EastEnders, Coronation Street, and MasterChef. The challenge isn’t finding something to watch — it’s deciding which region’s soap block to start with, and whether your aerial points the right direction for it.

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Irish audiences planning their evening can turn to the Ireland TV guide listings for channel numbers and free listings across RTÉ and Virgin Media tonight.

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