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.

(RTE Fri)

Father Brown
RTE One Sun 13 April 9.35 am
The Jackdaw's Revenge: Father Brown struggles to protect those closest to him when an old foe is unexpectedly released from prison. (Ser6, Ep 2)

Songs of Praise
BBC One Sun 13 April 11.30 am
Women of the Easter Story: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.

Film: REDEEMER
EWTN Sun 13 April 9.30 pm
(1959) Dramatic presentation follows Jesus through the last days of His life.

Rebuilding Notre-Dame the Last Chapter
BBC 2 Mon 14 April 9 pm
Five years after the fire, Lucy Worsley revisits the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris as the historic church enters the final stages of its restoration, ahead of its reopening.

THEATRE OF THE WORD
EWTN Wed 16 April 5 pm
THE PASSION NARRATIVE: The story of Jesus' passion, death and resurrection, as called from the four Gospels and performed by Theatre of the Word actor Kevin O'Brien.

Film: Fiddler on the Roof
BBC 4 Holy Thurs 17 April 1.30 pm
(1971) In pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish peasant must contend with marrying off his three daughters while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his home.

New! CHORAL MEDITATIONS ON THE EUCHARIST
EWTN Holy Thurs 17 April 10:30 PM
Join the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper, live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Holy Thursday.

Film: King of Kings
BBC 2 Good Fri 18 April 8.15 am
(1961) This biblical epic concentrates on three main elements of the New Testament story - the life of Christ, the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration culminating in the execution of John the Baptist and, finally the story of Barabbas.

Film: The Robe
BBC Two Good Fri 18 April 10.50 am
(1953) A Roman centurion in charge of the crucifixion of Christ is profoundly affected by the experience and converts to Christianity.

Gareth Malone’s Messiah
BBC One Good Fri 18 April 10.45 am
Gareth Malone selects and trains eight amateur singers for the biggest performance of their lives, taking on Handel’s Messiah alongside world-class singers and musicians in Cardiff.

Give Up Yer Aul Sins
RTE One Good Fri 18 April 2.50 pm
The Death of Jesus: Children retell, in their own imaginative way, the story of when Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate and his crucifixion on the hill of Calvary.