This page previews upcoming TV and Radio Programmes, mostly in Ireland and the UK.

This is for information purposes only and does not imply recommendation unless clearly stated otherwise.

Some of the material is available live or for catchup/download/podcast/streaming from the websites/apps of the relevant broadcaster.

Note: All times and dates are accurate at time of posting, but broadcasters can make changes so it's a good idea to double check in the daily papers/teletext etc. Watch also for regional variations, especially on BBC. The Irish channels, and EWTN can be watched online and through their various apps. EWTN is also available on most satellite services.

New! SYMPHONY OF MERCY
EWTN Sat (night) 26 April 5 am
Prayer Service on the Vigil of the Feast of Mercy, uniting performers across the world to sing the “Symphony of Mercy,” in thanksgiving for God’s Mercy and praying for world peace.

Father Brown
RTE One Sun 27 April 9.35 pm
The Kembleford Dragon: Father Brown must stop a much-loved institution from going off the rails when the local stationmaster is murdered.         Ser 6 Ep 3

THE SIMPSONS
Channel 4 Sun27 April 1.55 pm
Homer the Heretic: Homer has a vision from God and decides to start his own religion, which doesn't go down well with the neighbours. Useful for themes relating to images of God. (S4 Ep3/22)

The Priests - Don't Give Up the Day Job
RTE One Sun 27 April 2.10 pm
Fathers Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, and the record executives who signed them reveal the story of how ‘The Priests’ were discovered and catapulted to fame. (repeat)

Film: HIDDEN FIGURES
Film 4 Sun 27 April 6.25 pm and Fri 2 May 6.25 pm
(2016) Fact-based drama about three extraordinary women, whose genius in mathematics and engineering made a significant contribution to the space race.

Great Books Every Catholic Should Know
EWTN Sun (night) 27 April 2 am
THE VICTORIAN AGE IN LITERATURE: Host Joseph Pearce examines the beauty of truth found in history's most amazing stories. Today, he turns to Charlotte Brontë's “Wuthering Heights,” and Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” and “A Christmas Carol.”

LOUISVILLE CHORUS: IN EXALTATION
EWTN Mon 28 April 6 am
From the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the Louisville Chorus offers this striking performance of songs with the theme of joy and exaltation.

JOHN DECHIARO PRESENTS: PEACE
EWTN Mon 28 April 6.30 am
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of classical guitar, performed by John DeChiaro.

The Quest for Shakespeare
EWTN Mon 28 April 10.30 pm
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME: Popular biographer Joseph Pearce continues his quest for the real Shakespeare with a look at the evidence that Shakespeare secretly worked as schoolmaster in a Catholic stately home.

We Are Catholic
EWTN Fri 2 May 3.30 pm
PURGATORY: Manuel and Phillip play soccer and accidently break the stained glass of the Santa Clara Catholic Church, and they dramatize the Parable of the Wedding Feast to earn money for repairs.