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 download/podcast/streaming from the websites 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.



SACRED, BEAUTIFUL AND UNIVERSAL: SACRED MUSIC FOR ALL ROMAN CATHOLIC LITURGIES
EWTN Fri 16 Aug 10.30 pm
Fr. Joseph is joined by members of the Church Music Association of America to discuss how proper use of sacred music deepens the experience of the Mass by adding prayerfulness, beauty, and reverence.

THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL
EWTN Sun 18 Aug 10.30 pm
SACRED, BEAUTIFUL AND UNIVERSAL: SACRED MUSIC FOR ALL ROMAN CATHOLIC LITURGIES - Fr. Joseph is joined by members of the Church Music Association of America to discuss how proper use of sacred music deepens the experience of the Mass by adding prayerfulness, beauty, and reverence.

THE SIMPSONS
Channel 4 Sun 18 Aug 1 pm
Pulpit Friction: A trendy new reverend at the church (voiced by Edward Norton) recruits Homer as a deacon, but when Homer embraces the faith a bit too seriously, Bart asks Ned Flanders to help him bring back Reverend Lovejoy.

IN CONCERT: MISSA SOLEMNIS
EWTN Mon 19 Aug 6 am
A festive performance from the Staatskapelle Dresden, under the direction of Fabio Luisi, celebrating the heartwarming event of the reopening of the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Dresden. Satellite only. No Streaming.

Blight
RTE 2 Mon 19 Aug 11.25 pm
Short film. A priest turns up on a desolate island where a young pregnant girl is possessed by a demon.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND
Channel 4 Wed 21 Aug 8.40 am
Debra's hippy sister shows up unexpectedly and announces that she's decided to become a nun.