Schedule

Sunday December 15th

• 05:30

  France 24

  FRANCE 24 is France's 24 hour international news channel, characterised by respect for diversity and attention to political and cultural differences and identities. Presented live from Paris, the channel has 180 staff journalists and correspondents all over the world.

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• 07:00

  Cúla 4

  Cúla 4 kicks off at 7 a.m. on weekend mornings and at 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday with episodes of Dónall Dána, Camp Lakebottom, Harvey Beaks, Na Dúlradóirí, Aifric and many more of your favourite characters.

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• 07:02

  Thomas Edison's Secret Lab

  During a sailing trip, Von Bolt begins to malfunction endangering Alva and Edison so the kids investigate elements, compounds and alloys to diagnose the problem.

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• 07:14

  Thomas Edison's Secret Lab

  When a freak accident creates a virus that turns people into donut-craving zombies, the Secret Lab isn't spared.

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• 07:26

  Dónall Dána (GS)

  Henry is scared ice cream will be gone for good.

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• 07:38

  Dónall Dána (GS)

  A school uniform is being introduced in Henry's school and he's not happy about it.

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• 07:50

  Cat Cliste

  With a little help from his new friends and other creatures, Nature Cat manages to get Mr. Chewinsky back for Hal!

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• 08:02

  Cúla 4 na nÓg

  Cúla4 na nÓg caters for our pre-school audience with shows starting at 7 a.m. each morning and another slot on weekdays at 3 p.m. The zone is bursting with some of the biggest shows - Wanda and the Alien, Masha and the Bear, QPootle, Olly the Little White Van, Dinosaur Train and many more.

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• 08:04

  Dinosaur Train (GS)

  Tank wants to show off his favourite picnic spot to Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don, but it's overrun with a herd of triceratops.

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• 08:16

  Peg & Cat

  Peg and Cat help the great Odysseus navigate the odd beasts and odd numbers of the Odd Sea.

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• 08:29

  Kid E Cats

  It's Daddy's turn to look after the Kid-E-Cats.

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• 08:35

  Kid E Cats

  The Kid-E-Cats celebrate their first New Year's Eve.

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• 08:40

  School of Roars

  Wufflebump thinks the only way to achieve his goal is by being the best at everything.

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• 08:47

  Tractor Tom

  Farmhand Matt is stranded on the roof and Mo the cow is stuck in a tree.

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• 08:58

  Wissper

  When Otis the oxpecker is grounded by an injured wing, Wissper asks Peggy to show him how to have fun without flying.

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• 09:06

  The Furchester Hotel

  The Furchesters need to quieten two howling wolves.

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• 09:17

  Olly an Veain Bheag Bhán

  Lusaí was supposed to collect Mr Dris from the station but she was double booked and is bringing Stan and Alice to dinner. Olly helps out by going to collect him, and he turns out to be an extremely cranky man!

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• 09:22

  Bubu & na hUlchabháin Bheaga

  On today's programme Bubu, Biel and Bonie embark on a search for hidden animals in the forest.

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• 09:33

  Cat a' Hata (GS)

  Nick and Sally learn the difference between natural garbage and man-made trash from Sandy the sand-hopper.

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• 09:45

  Lá Le Mamó nó Daideo (GS)

  Dara is getting ready to spend the day with his Daideo Johnny on the beach as they make a bundle of seaweed together. Off to the beach they go with their tools in hand and Daideo shows Dara how to cut seaweed to put into the bundle. After all the hard work they make a lovely sand castle before they head of home after a great day together.

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• 09:52

  Is Mise (GS)

  Róisín meets Áine the artist as Róisín wants to make a special picture frame for her granddad. They first pick lovely sea-shells and they paint the picture frame blue to reflect the sea. Róisín is thrilled with her new frame made especially for her granddad.

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• 10:05

  Ainmhithe Beaga sa bhFiántas (OS & TS)

  Today we take a look at baby animals in the African Savannah to see how they spend their evening.

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• 10:35

  Timpeall na Tíre (OS)

  Some of the stories from this week's regional news as seen on Nuacht TG4.

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• 11:05

  Little House on the Prairie (TS)

  When Nellie dares Laura to enter a rickety old house, Laura instead discovers a kindly old widower living there. She learns that he is waiting for his beloved wife, a deceased actress, to return home. Laura excitedly volunteers to help in fixing up the place until a trip to Mankato shows that his wife is dead and not coming back. Laura then must help him overcome his denial and sorrow, when she tells him that his wife is dead.

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• 12:00

  The West Wing (TS)

  After attending a formal dinner at another location, Bartlet and his staff return to the White House and experience an emergency quarantine inside the West Wing when the environmental hazard monitor detects a dangerous foreign substance. The unexpected lockdown creates odd couplings of people forced to occupy small rooms together. Isolated with Will, Toby accuses his former assistant of backstabbing Bartlet. As Secret Service agents and hazardous materials inspectors search for the source of the anomaly, the President, Fiderer and Charlie submit to physical examinations.

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• 12:50

  Timpeall an Tábla (OS)

  A warm and nostalgic documentary that tells the story of the centre piece of Irish family homes, the kitchen table. Through a tapestry of engaging and real life people we celebrate the institution of the table and question it's relevance in today's busy life. Our characters reminisce on the significance the table has played through their lives.

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• 13:17

  An Aimsir Láithreach

  National and regional weather.

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• 13:20

  Scannán: Invictus (TS)

  (2009, Biography, Drama, History) Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon and Tony Kgoroge. Directed by Clint Eastwood. In his first term as President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the Rugby World Cup.

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• 15:45

  Cluiche Ceannais Camógaíochta

  Another chance to see the full match coverage of Galway v Kilkenny in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final from Croke Park. Galway are hoping to win the title for the first time since 2013 while Kilkenny were last crowned champions in 2016. Commentary by Garry Mac Donncha.

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• 17:15

  Níos Mó Ná Cluiche - GAA Uladh (OS & TS)

  Jarlath Burns explores the untold story of the evolution of the Gaelic games in Ulster and the role the games played at the heart of community life. It is a story about people, passion and place, of parish and province, and a story of identity. In the second and final episode, Jarlath examines the turbulent impact of the Troubles on the Gaelic games in Ulster, and how the games have regenerated in the last two decades.

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• 18:25

  Féilte ó Londain (OS)

  Caoimhe Ní Chonchoille brings music, song and story from Ireland's vibrant emigrant community in London, at The Crown in Cricklewood.

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• 18:55

  Abair Amhrán (OS)

  Series which celebrates and takes a fresh look at the songs of our schooldays.

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• 19:12

  An Aimsir Láithreach

  National and regional weather.

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• 19:15

  Nuacht TG4

  The day's main news stories from a regional, national and international perspective.

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• 19:30

  Ollchlár Ros na Rún (OS & TS)

  Caitríona, all set for the photo shoot today, is horrified when Maeve refuses to do it. A desperate Caitríona promises to give Maeve anything she wants to convince her to agree to it. Laoise knows time is against her to have a baby. Nathan, in trying to get to know Bobbi Lee better, has her believing he may fancy her.

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• 20:30

  Go Gasta (OS & TS)

  Two teams of six from two different villages where massive rivalry exists on the playing field go head to head. Each team sets out from their own village and races towards the opposing village and along the way they will have to negotiate different challenges against the clock. Fastest, fittest and strongest wins the day. This week we head to Country Roscommon where Four Roads are set to go up against Athleague.

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• 21:30

  Hammond: Duais an Dorais (OS & TS)

  This documentary examines the life of David Hammond - broadcaster, singer, and filmmaker. Combining impressive film archive and interviews with Irish artists, this film reveals the lasting legacy of a remarkable man.

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• 22:40

  Hup (OS & TS)

  Hup is a traditional music series. This week we visit Strokestown, Co. Roscommon where the festival is in full flight. It's 30 years since Roscommon flautist Matt Molloy, fiddler Seán Keane, both of the Chieftains, and guitarist Arty McGlynn released their seminal album Contentment is Wealth and the three musical legends perform for us this evening. Fiddler John Carty and his daughter Maggie perform some reels and a song along with guitarist Francis Gaffney. Three greats of Roscommon flute playing perform together, Patsy Hanley, Tommy Guihan, and John Carlos.

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• 23:10

  Hector USA - Ó Chósta go Cósta (OS & TS)

  It's RV time for Hector as he hires out his own and heads for the Grand Canyon. He is absolutely astonished by the size and the beauty of this wonder of the world. Between meeting an Indian Chief, campfires and sunsets, it's time to hit the road South once again. He checks out a pawn shop in Phoenix, plays some Top Golf and does some dairy farming. Then it's more journeying down South to check out Biosphere 2, chase some rattlesnakes and check out the Drug Mule tracks on the Mexican Border with Tim Foley and the Arizona Border Recon.

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• 00:10

  An Aimsir Láithreach

  National and International Forecast.

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• 00:15

  Murder She Wrote (TS)

  The reform mayor dies in a so called "accident" and the mayor's father is murdered after he demands an investigation of it.

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• 01:10

  France 24

  FRANCE 24 is France's 24 hour international news channel, characterised by respect for diversity and attention to political and cultural differences and identities. Presented live from Paris, the channel has 180 staff journalists and correspondents all over the world.

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