TV Planner 7 Days of Top TV
Child Genius, Channel 4
Richard Osman hosts the final of
Child Genius 2019. Each of the five finalists has chosen a subject, which they’ll be tested on with degree-level questions. The topics are epidemiology, eukaryotic cell biology, cryptoanalysis, the periodic table and the physics of black holes.
Casualty, BBC One
The cast of Holby City and Casualty join forces for a two-part crossover special this week. Characters from both series will interact as their storylines are intertwined across two dramatic, episodes. The crossover will begin with Casualty on Saturday and will conclude during Holby City next Tuesday.
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here, Sky Arts
One of the great rock albums comes under the microscope as insiders, including David Gilmour and Roger Waters, recall the influences, concept and even the cover design that led to the creation of this 1975 classic.
Dermot Bannon’s Incredible Homes, RTÉ One
In the final episode, Dermot goes to England to have a look around some amazing houses. He visits Walmer Yard; a residence located in London’s Holland Park, bookended by a restored 19th-Century kiln and the offices where Absolutely Fabulous was filmed.
Traitors, Channel 4
This week, Rowe rules out one of Feef’s suspects as the mole, and suggests she gets closer to Jerry. Meanwhile, celebrating a cornerstone of the new Welfare State with her colleagues, Feef hears a rumour that Priscilla once dated Jarvis.
Baptiste, BBC One
Julien Baptiste finally discovers the truth when Edward confesses the exact nature of his connection to the case. As Julien’s involvement with Edward deepens, he is forced to take drastic action to protect his family from an encroaching threat. Meanwhile the case attracts the attention of Europol.
Now You See Me, RTÉ One
This time, car devotee Simon Delaney takes to the saddle for a week-long cycling challenge. Meanwhile Bláthnaid Treacy travels across the Netherlands, where cycling is an easy choice in both the city and countryside. The show also tests the road safety knowledge of some of Ireland’s future drivers.
The Baby Club, Cbeebies
Giovanna Fletcher and Nigel Clarke present a brand new series. Aimed at both adults and babies, the show will help parents and carers to engage with, and share precious time with, their babies and toddlers as they explore everyday objects through discovery, play, song and story.
Fleabag, Monday
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is back with another run of her six-part comedy about an angry young woman navigating life in modern London. Olivia Colman returns, but the star quotient of season two is augmented by the addition of Kristin Scott Thomas, Fiona Shaw and Andrew Scott (above).
The Great Celebrity Bake Off Celebrity, Channel 4
A new crop of celebrity bakers will be entering the tent as part of the Stand Up To Cancer fund-raising programme. The stars who will face the scrutiny of Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith include John Lithgow, Jeremy Paxman, Sally Lindsay, Russell Brand and Big Narstie.
Shetland, BBC One
Having heard of the traumatic events in Glasgow, an angry Duncan confronts Perez over his fears for Cassie’s safety. Cassie, although shaken, seems pleased that Perez has trusted her with the truth. Perez and Sandy pay Morag Dunwoody a visit in an attempt to extract further information from her.
Arrow, Sky One & NOW TV
Out of prison and back on Earth-1, Oliver Queen returns to his regular life as Arrow returns from the winter break. No longer a wanted criminal, Oliver gets back to work and focuses on his marriage to Felicity. When Dinah tasks Oliver with tracking the new Green Arrow, things take a surprising turn.
Three Girls, RTÉ One
With her plea for help ignored, Sara is both relieved and unsurprised when the true extent of the abuse and betrayal is nally uncovered. Can Maggie and the police team persuade the girls to revisit the horror they su ered? And what does that do to the fragile lives they have struggled to rebuild?
The Supervet, Channel 4
Everybody’s favourite vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is back with a range of challenges in his brand-new series. In this episode, Rob and Mel have made the ve-hour journey from Cornwall with Koa, their six-month-old Bouvier des Flandres – a bundle of puppy energy who’s su ering from a badly-deformed back leg.
Grey’s Anatomy, Sky Witness & NOW TV
It’s busy at Grey Sloan Memorial after gun re goes o at a parade. A blast from the past throws Maggie o on the same day that Meredith tries to talk to her about dating Deluca. Meanwhile, Owen and Amelia get some potentially life-altering news about Betty.
Flack, W
Anna Paquin continues her adventures as the indomitable PR guru who promotes, publicises and protects her clients, despite the fact that she seems incapable of sorting out her own issues. In this episode, Amy Huberman guest-stars as an A-list client who has hired a surrogate to give birth because she feels her schedule is too busy to do otherwise.
Truckers na hÉireann, TG4
Every day when travelling the roads, chances are that you’ll get stuck behind a lorry. This new four-part series o ers an insight into the subculture of truck driving in Ireland. It captures the daily life of truck drivers, whether experienced old hands who have seen it all, or inexperienced newbies.
Bobby Sands: 66 Days, RTÉ One
At the age of 27, Bobby Sands garnered the world’s attention as he led a hunger strike against conditions inside Northern Ireland’s H Blocks. Brendan J. Byrne’s powerful documentary provides fresh insight and archive footage of the Belfast man’s last 66 days.
Wonder Women, Sky Cinema
To mark International Women’s Day today, Sky Cinema will showcase some major female talents of the big screen. Sky Cinema Action becomes Sky Cinema Wonder Women and will host such movies as Wonder Woman (2017), Miss Congeniality (2000) and Ocean’s 8 (2018).
Curfew, Sky One & NOW TV
The remaining racers are faced with a huge hurdle: somehow navigating the huge wall that surrounds London. Short tempered gangster The General and his pregnant girlfriend, Faith, plan to sneak their souped-up Jag out of the city on the back of a lorry, but can he keep his cool?
Janis: Little Girl Blue, Sky Arts
Janis Joplin is one of the most revered rock and roll singers of all time, a tragic gure who thrilled millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. This indepth pro le presents an intimate and insightful portrait of a complicated, driven, and often beleaguered artist.