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.

Songs of Praise
BBC Two Sun 28 July 1.15 pm
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begin, Laura Wright is in Edinburgh to celebrate the faith of Olympians and Paralympians past and present. And she speaks to HRH the Princess Royal to reflect on the legacy of Scottish sporting hero and Christian missionary Eric Liddell.

LITTLE MARGARET OF CASTELLO
EWTN Sun28 July 9 pm
This moving program explains the story of the little hunchback, Margaret of Castello. Blind and crippled from birth, Little Margaret's simple, yet great faith leads us to greater love of Jesus. No streaming, satellite only.

IN CONCERT- MONTEVERDI’S VESPRO DELLA BEATA VERGINE
EWTN Mon 29 July 6 am
The Musica Antiqua Latina orchestra and choir, conducted by Giordano Antonelli, gives a stunning presentation from the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, as part of the International Festival of Sacred Music and Art.

Film: SISTER ACT
Film 4 Tues 30 July 12:45 pm
(1992) Whoopi Goldberg stars in Emile Ardolino's comedy thriller as Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge who witnesses and is protected in a convent, where she revitalises the choir. Edited for content.

GREAT BOOKS EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD KNOW
EWTN Fri 2 Aug 10.30 am
WASTELAND TO PROMISED LAND - Works covered by Joseph Pearce are “The Waste Land,” a poem by T.S. Eliot, “Kristin Lavransdatter,” a trilogy written by Sigrid Undset, and “C,” a novel by Maurice Baring.