TV & FILM HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) RTE2, 2pm
Wacky sci-fi adventure, with Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. Billy gets reunited with his lovable mogwai Gizmo. However, the office where he works is soon overrun by rampaging gremlins. To make matters worse, this recent outbreak start developing unusual and deadly mutations.
Francis Brennan — All Hands on Deck RTE1, 9.30pm
The hotelier is off on an epic high sea adventure, as this three-part series sees him join the crew of the Regal Princess cruise ship. On board he tries his hand at a number of roles, including maitre d’, entertainment director and hotel general manager.
Monday Travel Man Channel 4, 8.30pm
The latest series of Richard Ayoade’s travel show begins with a trip to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. This time he’s joined by comedian Stephen Merchant, and the pair get to see such sights as a Game of Thrones locations tour and the Hotel Excelsior.
Tenderness (2009) TG4, 9.30pm
Crime drama, starring Russell Crowe, Jon Foster and Sophie Traub. A detective takes it upon himself to investigate the case of youth Eric, who may or may not have killed his own parents.
Spencer, Vogue and Wedding Two E4, 10pm
It never stops for Vogue Williams and partner Spencer Matthews. They’re back on our screens for this new series, as cameras follow the loved-up couple as they attempt to plan their dream wedding in London. In this opener, Vogue goes dress shopping, as Spencer takes son Theodore to baby sensory class.
Tuesday Ar Son Na Problachta RTE1, 7pm
This new two-part series shines a light on often overlooked events that occurred during the War of Independence, opening with a look back at the murder of Navan postmaster Thomas Hodgett in 1921, and the fallout of his death.
Johnny English (2003) E4, 8.30pm
Comedy, with Rowan Atkinson, John Malkovich and Natalie Imbruglia. A bumbling British spy is the world’s only hope in stopping a French business mogul’s nefarious scheme.
Wednesday Grand Designs: House Of The Year Channel 4, 9pm
Kevin McCloud presents as proud homeowners put their properties under the microscope to see whose abode is worthy of the coveted title. In this opener the host checks out the first five.
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong’o Channel 4, 10pm
The actor embarks on a journey to learn about the Agoji, an army of African female fighters who took on all comers from the 17th to the 19th Centuries.
T2 Trainspotting (2017) Film4, 10.50pm
Danny Boyle’s darkly comedic sequel, starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle. Renton returns to Scotland after a health scare, where he reunites with his old friends. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a scheme with Sick Boy that could be the end of all of them.
Thursday Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol (2011) Film4, 9pm
Espionage action, with Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. Ethan Hunt and his team’s latest mission to take down a ruthless arms dealer goes disastrously wrong, so they must go rogue if they are to clear their names.
The Accident Channel 4, 9pm
Sarah Lancashire, Mark Lewis Jones and Joanna Scanlan star in this new hard-hitting drama about a grieving mother who goes looking for answers after several teens are killed in an explosion on a construction site. Father Delaney, Silent Witness
RTE1, 10.15pm
This revealing special tells the story behind a box of film footage that was captured by Fr Jack Delaney, who served in Dublin’s inner city from 1930 until 1982.
Friday The Last Leg Su2c Special Channel 4, 10pm
Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker return for a new series of their entertaining chat show, which begins with a Stand Up To Cancer special, featuring comedian Kathy Burke.
The Fault in Our Stars (2014) RTE2, 10.30pm
Romantic drama, starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. Cancer patient Hazel meets the charming Gus at her support group and quickly falls in love with him.
Saturday Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) RTE1, 6.35pm
Animation, with Adam Sandler. Dracula and his pals want to train his grandchild to be more like a vampire, which leads to a series of ridiculous events.
RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards RTE1, 11.15pm
John Creedon and Ruth Smith present the second instalment of the musical ceremony.