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Gogglebox Ireland, Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One, 9pm
Gogglebox Ireland, Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One, 9pm

Another Champions League matchday is upon us, Traitors Ireland stars swap cloaks and conspiracy for TV commentary, and it's Valentine's Day on Faithless.

Champions League Live, RTÉ2, 7.30pm

Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the league phase match from Deutsche Bank Park, as the visitors look to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in their previous fixture in this competition at the end of September.

Mohamed Salah
Another Champions League matchday is upon us

That defeat left them 17th in the table with three points from two games. Their hosts are two places above them on goals scored after suffering a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Atletico Madrid in their last game.

Gogglebox Ireland, Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One, 9pm

Father-son duo Paudie and Andrew Moloney from RTÉ One's The Traitors Ireland are set to join Gogglebox Ireland as special guests.

Following his plotting and scheming on the popular TV competition show, the internet has already crowned Paudie 'The Paud-Father' while Andrew, who was a Faithful, made headlines of his own when he let "Daddy" slip on screen.

Two Traitors stars and their family member
Paudie said Gogglebox Ireland will be a "relaxing change" from his previous TV stint

Now, the pair are back on our screens, swapping cloaks and conspiracy for cushions and TV commentary. And to complete the ultimate Moloney family takeover, Paudie's daughter, Aoife, is also joining them.

The Celebrity Traitors, BBC One, 9pm

As the game continues, the question on everyone's lips is which celebrity was murdered, and could it lead them to a traitor?

Claudia Winkleman presents The Celebrity Traitors

With the players growing frustrated, the mission only makes them feel even more trapped in the game and, as evening descends, the round table brings a fractious atmosphere - but will it conclude with a traitor being unveiled or lead to the loss of an innocent faithful?

Build Your Own Home, RTÉ One, 9.35pm

Build Your Own Home, follows the trials and tribulations of homeowners and charts the mammoth challenges they face as they set out to build their own home under the watchful eye of master builder and building teacher, Harrison Gardner.

Over days, weeks and months of hard labour, the homeowners are taught and mentored by Harrison, an Australian eco-builder and sustainability designer, who believes that anyone can learn how to build.

Harison Gardner poses for a promotional shot for series 2 of Build Your Own Home
Harrison Gardner visits Westmeath in tonight's episode

In tonight's episode, he's in Westmeath, helping Rose and Marguax as they renovate a stone cottage - a project that includes building a timber-framed extension - while also handling the pressure and excitement of expecting their first baby.

Faithless, Virgin Media One, 10pm

Written by and starring Baz Ashmawy, Faithless continues to follow the story of single dad Sam as he juggles parenting, grief, and the unpredictable chaos of modern family life – all with a generous dose of heart and humour.

Episode 3 takes place on Valentine's Day, and love is most definitely in the air – though not in the way that viewers would expect. Lina’s romantic gift bag for Bear takes an unexpected turn when Nancy, desperate to impress Miss Malone, accidentally gifts her a pair of edible knickers and a suggestive poem written by Sam. The result? A mortified teacher and a very confused eight-year-old.

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Episode 3 takes place on Valentine's Day

At work, Sam's discomfort grows as he struggles to connect with his Gen Z colleagues. Things take an awkward turn when his boss Chloe starts making flirtatious, suggestive remarks that leave him feeling completely out of his depth and uncomfortable.

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