Sunday Independent (Ireland)

tv & film highlights

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Sunday Win BBC Two, the Wilderness: 9pm Alaska

Six the brave once-in-a-lifetime couples compete prize for of claiming in the Alaskan the ownership wilderness of — a home all they have to do is prove that they are the ones who deserve it most.

The Trial of Christine Keeler BBC One, 9pm

The gripping drama concludes, as Christine’s lies finally catch up with her, resulting in a shocking developmen­t. Meanwhile, Stephen’s awaits his judgment.

Now You See Me (2013) Channel 4, 12m’t

Action adventure, with Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson and Isla Fisher.

Top magicians are brought together to form a crew who can pull off big-money heists. All the while they are pursued by a relentless FBI agent, but their talents keep them one step ahead. MOnday

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards RTE2, 9pm

The most star-studded night in music rolls out its red carpet, as the biggest musicians in the world gather to find out who will walk away with the prestigiou­s prize. Alicia Keys presents, with nominees including Billie Eilish, Beyonce and Vampire Weekend.

American Made (2017) TG4, 9.30pm

Drama, starring Tom Cruise and Domhnall Gleeson. In the 1970s, American pilot Barry

Seal is recruited by the CIA to get involved in top-secret drugrunnin­g. However, his activities eventually catch the eye of the notorious Medellín Cartel — who are associated with Pablo Escobar — and things take a turn.

Claire Byrne Live Leaders Debate RTE One, 9.35pm

The host welcomes Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to the first of two debates, in which they will discuss the major issues ahead of the general election. TuESday Ár gClub TG4, 8pm

The sporting documentar­y series returns, with this opener focusing on Naomh Anna ladies football manager Tony Lee, who leads the newly-promoted squad for a season in the Galway Intermedia­te championsh­ip.

Belsen: Our Story BBC Two, 9pm

This one-off special presents harrowing accounts of what conditions were like inside

the infamous Bergen-Belsen concentrat­ion camp at the climax of the Second World War.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Film4, 9pm

Superhero action, with Megan Fox, Will Arnett and William Fichtner. A group of mutated turtles who have trained as noble warriors take on a vile crime kingpin who looks to take over their beloved New York City. WEdnESday

Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails RTE One, 8.30pm

Neven Maguire heads to Castletown­bere and Kenmare, where he samples local flavours and meets those involved with the culinary community, before making his very own smoked bacon mash and red wine sauce.

Taken 2 (2012) Film4, 9pm

Action, starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace. Bryan Mills’s past catches up with him when the criminals he previously took on kidnap him and exwife Lenore. It’s now up to his teenage daughter

Kim to save the day. ThurSday

Laughter in the Eyre — Vodafone Comedy

Carnival Galway RTE 2, 10.30pm

Karl Spain and Anna Clifford present this look back at the best bits of last October’s Laughter in the

Eyre comedy festival, which featured sets from Reginald D Hunter, Terry Alderton, Jo Caulfield, Seann Walsh and more.

The Punisher (2014) Virgin Media 2, 1am

Comicbook action, with Thomas Jane and John Travolta. A recently-retired FBI agent is left for dead by gangsters who brutally slaughter his family. Now with nothing left to lose, he starts a one-man war against them on a mission for revenge. FrIday

All Walks of Life RTE One, 8.30pm

This time, Mary McAleese is joined by actor and author Amy Huberman on a hike of St Kevin’s Way in the Wicklow Mountains.

Rocky II (1979) RTE 2, 9.30pm

Drama, with Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers. Vexed by the end of their previous fight, Apollo Creed attempts to talk Rocky into a big-money rematch. SaTurday

The Greatest Dancer BBC One, 6.30pm

The competitio­n reaches its halfway mark, and the live shows begin with an opening performanc­e from the captains and their final three acts.

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Strange (2016) RTE 2, 9pm

Marvel’s fantasy action, with Benedict Cumberbatc­h and Chiwetel Ejiofor (left). A famous surgeon seeks out the help of an ancient magical order after a personal tragedy. However, he soon finds himself in their fight against evil.

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Sophie Cookson stars in the drama’s thrilling final episode, The Trial of Christine Keeler, BBC One, Sunday, 9pm
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