RTE2 Today's Schedule

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GENERIC - Live satellite coverage brings European and international headlines straight to your screen, delivering up‑to‑the‑minute news for UK viewers. This RTE2 programming offers a fast‑paced, at‑a‑glance overview that fits perfectly into any British TV schedule, making it essential programme highlights for anyone checking the television guide for a quick, compelling episode.

Gremlins: The Secrets of the Mogwai

ALWAYS BUY A TICKET - In this animated series, the bond between Sam, Elle and Gizmo is put to the test when a hungry supernatural stranger boards their train, delivering a fresh twist on the hit movie. Perfect for UK viewers seeking drama and entertainment, the episode offers a quick‑at‑a‑glance programme highlight for British TV fans on RTE2 programming.

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COSMIC SWIFT - Tara Lynne O'Neill delivers a dazzling documentary episode that imagines Taylor Swift as the galaxy's biggest singer, complete with alien encounters and pop‑culture drama for UK television and UK viewers. This RTE2 entertainment series offers a quick overview at a glance, delivering programme highlights that British TV fans will love.

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KATIE MCABBE - In this RTE2 documentary episode Amy Huberman recounts the hilarious, off‑beat moment when Irish football star Katie McCabe meets a peculiar little man at a car‑boot sale, delivering a perfect blend of sport, humour and uncanny charm. A must‑see programme highlight for UK television and British TV fans, offering a quick‑at‑a‑glance entertainment snapshot for the television guide.

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SON & HEIR - In this gripping RTE2 drama episode, brothers Dillon and Liam clash over power and principle, each asserting themselves in starkly different ways. As the series unfolds, UK viewers watch a tense battle of loyalty and justice that asks: will they stand up for what's right? A must‑see entertainment programme highlight for any British TV fan seeking a quick overview at a glance in the television guide.

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THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES - A riveting documentary episode that distils the top stories of the past seven days, from the election shockwaves to the breakthrough climate summit, giving UK viewers a quick overview at a glance. Perfect for British TV fans, this RTE2 programming delivers programme highlights with drama, insight and pure entertainment.

Home and Away

SALT SHOWDOWN - Remi’s nerves crack as he prepares for his gig at Salt, Abigail lands in trouble and Dana and Sonny erupt in a fierce clash, delivering DRAMA and TENSION for UK television viewers. A 5 programming highlight, this British TV episode offers a quick overview of the series’ biggest moments, perfect for the television guide at a glance.

Home and Away

MALI'S RETURN - Mali's back and in the red, Bree faces a surprising shift, while Levi and Mackenzie stay upbeat in this drama packed with twists. A must‑watch episode for UK viewers, this RTE2 programming delivers fresh series drama and entertainment at a glance for the British TV and television guide.

Home and Away

THE LIVING ROOM - In this gripping drama episode of the series, Dana and Sonny split duties to back Bree and Remi, while Mali tempts Lacey with a job‑saving deal and Irene and John spar over the house sale. A perfect RTE2 programming slice of British TV that delivers fresh programme highlights for UK viewers, this quick overview at a glance promises high‑stakes entertainment for anyone scrolling the television guide.

World Athletics Championships 2025

DAY EIGHT - Paul O'Flynn hosts live coverage of the eighth day of the biennial event at Japan National Stadium, delivering real‑time thrills for UK television audiences. This RTE2 programme, presented as an episode of a flagship series, blends sport, drama and documentary‑style insight, offering programme highlights at a glance for British TV fans seeking top‑tier entertainment in a quick‑read overview.

Grand Designs: House of the Year 2021

KEVIN MCCLOUD PRESENTS HOMES IN THE RUNNING FOR THE 2021 RIBA HOUSE OF THE YEAR - In this RTE2 documentary episode, the designer tours five breathtaking properties vying for the Royal Institute of British Architects award, showcasing cutting‑edge design and stunning interiors. A perfect quick‑read programme highlight for UK television fans seeking a stylish glimpse of British architectural excellence.

Only Fools and Horses

Great Australian Railway Journeys

CANBERRA TO MELBOURNE - In this RTE2 PROGRAMMING episode of the travel documentary series, Michael Portillo journeys from the capital to Melbourne, uncovering the Ashes rivalry, the legend of Ned Kelly and the legacy of soprano Dame Nellie Melba. A punchy blend of history and music makes it a must‑see entertainment highlight for UK viewers, offering a quick overview at a glance for the British TV television guide and programme highlights.

UCL Magazine Show

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE INSIDE - A rapid, at‑a‑glance guide for UK television fans, this RTE2 programme delivers the hottest Champions League match reviews, latest news round‑up and exclusive interviews with star players and coaches. Perfect for British TV viewers seeking a quick overview and programme highlights in a single episode of pure entertainment.

Animal Control

BIG DOGS AND MINI HORSES - In this gripping RTE2 drama, Emily tags along on Frank’s official Animal Control ride‑along and unexpectedly becomes a crucial ally in his exotic animal ring investigation, delivering twists that keep UK viewers on the edge of their seats. A perfect quick‑read overview for the television guide, this episode showcases the series’ blend of suspense and entertainment, making it a must‑see highlight of British TV and a top programme highlight for UK television audiences.

Animal Control

DOGS AND CHICKENS - In this upbeat RTE2 programming episode of the British TV series, Emily hires a top canine trainer to transform her unruly kennel dogs, sparking hilarious clashes with a feisty flock of chickens. The show blends drama and documentary style entertainment, delivering programme highlights at a glance for UK viewers and a quick overview in any television guide.

Legendary Tigers of India

LEGENDARY TIGERS OF INDIA - This one‑off RTE2 documentary episode follows wildlife expert Valmik Thapar over five decades as he tracks a legendary tiger family in north‑west India, delivering rare, intimate footage of the big cats' lives. A compelling blend of drama and natural history, it offers UK viewers a quick overview at a glance of conservation triumphs and raw wilderness, making it a standout programme highlight for British TV and a must‑see entry in any UK television guide.

Ukraine 1933: Seeds of Hunger

UKRAINE 1933: SEEDS OF HUNGER - This one‑off RTE2 documentary dramatises the harrowing Ukrainian famine of 1931‑33, told through the courageous reports of whistle‑blowing Welsh journalist Gareth Jones. A gripping, at‑a‑glance programme highlight for British TV fans, offering stark entertainment and vital history for UK viewers in a quick‑read television guide overview.

Blenheim: Britain's Greatest Palace

LAMBING SEASON AT BLENHEIM - This RTE2 documentary follows head shepherd Shaun as he oversees the birth of 1,500 lambs, offering an INTIMATE LOOK at rural life and the challenges of modern farming. A compelling episode of British TV that blends drama and entertainment, perfect for UK viewers seeking a quick overview at a glance in their television guide.

What's Love Got to Do with It?

WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? – In this breezy romantic comedy, Lily James stars as filmmaker Zoe who follows her childhood friend on a cross‑continental trek from London to Lahore as he prepares for an arranged marriage, turning the journey into a witty documentary‑style adventure. A fresh blend of British TV charm and South Asian colour, this RTE2 programme offers quick‑at‑a‑glance entertainment for UK viewers in the television guide.

The Goodbye Girl

THE GOODBYE GIRL – A breezy comedy where an out‑of‑work dancer is thrust into a cramped flat with a struggling actor, sparking a reluctant romance that flips her disdain for thespians. Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason deliver witty chemistry, making it a perfect programme highlight for UK television and British TV fans seeking light‑hearted entertainment. This quick overview at a glance fits neatly into any television guide, series episode listing or RTE2 programming schedule for UK viewers.