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.

Father Brown
RTE One Sun 18 May 9.35 am
Mallory is forced to turn to Father Brown for help when a VIP policeman is murdered at a bowls match. Ser 6 Ep 6

Songs of Praise
BBC One Sun 18 May 12 midday
Faith and Friendship: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

Ignatius Loyola: the Story of the Pilgrim
EWTN Sun 18 May 9 pm
A docudrama featuring St. Ignatius narrating the amazing story of his life.

Great Books Every Catholic Should Know
EWTN Sun (night) 18 May 2 am also Wed 21 May 7 am
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.

In Concert-Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor
EWTN Mon 19 May 6 am
A performance of one of Mozart’s greatest works, his Great Mass in C Minor. Andrew Manze conducts the Bachchor Salzburg and the Camerata Salzburg from Austria in this musical series.

The Quest for Shakespeare
Mon 19 May 10.30 pm
Playing Safe with the Queen: Joseph Pearce looks at Shakespeare's complex relationship with Queen Elizabeth.

Movie: BEN-HUR
Film 4 Thurs 22 May 6.40 pm
(2016) Director Timur Bekmambetov adds his to the cinematic adaptations of General Lew Wallace's 1880 novel ‘Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ’. Jesus makes a guest appearance.