tv & film highlights
Sunday Pat Shortt’s Music from D’Telly RTE One, 8.30pm
The host returns for a fourth series of his much-loved archive show, as he looks back through the RTE vault at the best music moments from the last 50 years.
World on Fire BBC One, 9pm
The thrilling drama concludes, as Harry embarks on his first mission as part of the Special Operations Executive — however, he soon worries that he may be in over his head.
Hot Pursuit (2015) RTE 2, 9pm
Comedy, with Reese Witherspoon (below right) and Sofia Vergara. A by-the-books cop must protect the loud-mouthed widow of a notorious criminal who has been targeted by killers, but the pair will have to get on the same page if they are to survive.
Monday 10 Things to Know About RTE One, 8.30pm
Kathriona Devereux, Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain and Jonathan McCrea present the fifth series of the fascinating show. In this opener, topics include a look at offshore wind and floating platform technologies in Ireland.
The Young Offenders RTE 2, 9.30pm
The comedy returns for a second series, as Jock anxiously awaits the impending arrival. However, a challenge from Principal Walsh does little to steady his — or anyone else’s — nerves.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) TG4, 9.30pm
Quentin Tarantino’s classic crime drama, with Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Steve
Buscemi. A team of criminals are brought together to pull off what they believe should be an easy robbery. However, things quickly go fatally wrong.
Tuesday What Planet Are You On? RTE One, 7pm
Maia Dunphy hosts as experts analyse the lifestyle choices of three different families, paying particular attention to their water, waste, energy and food.
The Expendables 2 (2012) Virgin Media 1, 9pm
Action-packed sequel, starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren. The veteran mercenary team take on what should be an easy job. However, when their newest recruit is killed by a deadly new foe, they are out for revenge against him.
Hot Air: Ireland’s Climate Crisis RTE One, 9.35pm
This one-off special takes Philip Boucher-Hayes on a journey to find out what Ireland is doing to combat the climate crisis. This includes a look at what measures the Government aims to enforce, and whether or not corporations are following these regulations.
Wednesday Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Film4, 9pm
Adventure, starring Eva Green and Asa Butterfield. Troubled youth Jacob stumbles across a secret that leads him to a remote island orphanage. It is there that he meets a group of unusual children who have powers beyond his imagination. Samuel L. Jackson, Chris O’Dowd and Rupert Everett also feature.
My Yellow Brick Road RTE 2, 9.30pm
Four people who have overcome obstacles in life offer others some much-needed advice on how to turn things around. First up is Laura Gahan, who is looking for a job after dealing with serious health issues.
Uchtu —
Evanne Ni Chuilinn TG4, 9.30pm
Evanne Ni Chuilinn looks into the long and sometimes difficult adoption process faced by people in Ireland.
Thursday The Accident Channel 4, 9pm
The captivating drama concludes, as the families finally get their day in court.
Star Trek:
Into Darkness (2013) Film4, 9pm
Sci-fi action, starring Chris Pine and Benedict Cumberbatch. The crew of the Enterprise encounter a deadly new foe who is out for revenge against the Federation.
Friday Children in Need BBC One, 7.30pm
Tess Daly, Ade Adepitan, Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc host this year’s fun-filled fundraiser, as famous faces take part in comedy sketches and wacky moments.
Cat Hospital RTE One, 8.30pm
Cameras follow Clare Meade and her team inside Ireland’s first purpose-built veterinary clinic that caters exclusively for cats as they attempt to help felines.
Going in Style (2017) RTE 2, 9.30pm
Comedy, with Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin. Three senior citizens find themselves surrounded by financial woes, so decide to pull off an elaborate bank heist.
Saturday The Hit List BBC One, 6.25pm
Marvin and Rochelle Humes host as contestants must name as many songs and artists as they can if they want to win a £10,000 jackpot.
Mad Max: Fury
Road (2015) RTE2, 9.40pm
Action, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. A nomad teams with a warrior on her mission to liberate a group of women from a tyrant.