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 Sat 11 Jan 2:45 pm
The Last Tango in Kembleford: Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death.   Ser 11 Ep 8

TOLKIEN'S "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" A CATHOLIC WORLDVIEW
EWTN Sat 11 Jan 9.30 pm, also Thurs 16 Jan 9 am
Joseph Pearce is your guide for this fascinating exploration of the important Catholic themes contained in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” You’ll see this classic story in a way you never have before.

Songs of Praise
BBC One Sun 12 Jan 1.15 pm
Claire McCollum meets Christians putting faith into action through projects that help the homeless and welcome newcomers. With hymns old and new from Edinburgh’s Charlotte Chapel.

GREAT BOOKS EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD KNOW
EWTN Sun 12 Jan 3.30 pm, also Fri 17 Jan 10.30 am
SENSE & NONSENSE: Delve deeper into the truth found in history's most amazing stories. Today, it’s Jonathan Swift's “Gulliver’s Travels,” Jane Austen's “Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice” and Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein.”

IN CONCERT-MOZART’S GREAT MASS IN C MINOR
EWTN Mon 13 Jan 6 am
An exquisite 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.

Father Brown
BBC One Fri 17 Jan 2 pm
Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for ‘A Most Perfect Murder’ are derailed by a dramatic death. Ser 12 Ep 2