Seven Days

SUNDAY

Songs Of Praise

1.15PM, BBC1 HHHH

Katherine Jenkins visits St Mary’s Kempley in Gloucestershire, home of unique 12th-century Bible paintings, while J.B. Gill heads to Bloomsbury Baptist Church, which is designed with unusually impressive architecture.

Countryfile 6.10PM, BBC1 HHHH Sean Fletcher meets a farmer who’s taken diversification to the next level. David Eagle has let the sea inundate acres and acres of his farmland to create a vital saltmarsh habitat for migratory birds.

The Great House Revival 9.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

In the first of a new series, Hugh Wallace meets Dublin-born Fiona Kelly. Having bought a run-down Georgian terraced house in north Dublin, she has a major restoration project to complete as the building is fit to collapse.

Sé Mo Laoch 9.30PM, TG4 HHHH Galway accordion player Máirtín O’Connor was a member of the groups Midnight Well, Skylark and De Dannan. This show looks at his life and career, with Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’Dowd among those contributing.

Top Gear 8PM, BBC2 HHH

Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris tackle the toughest off-road race on the planet: the brutal Baja 1000, which has been held on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula every year since 1967. Back in the UK, Laurence Fox and his cousin Emilia are the studio guests.

Endeavour 8PM, UTV HHHH Against a backdrop of bubbling racial tension, young Morse (Shaun Evans) investigates when a clash between two young rival gangs results in tragedy. But can Endeavour keep his eye on the job now that new flame Violetta is back on the scene?

MONDAY

Confronting Holocaust Denial With David Baddiel

9PM, BBC2 HHHH

It’s scarcely believable that one in six people worldwide either think the Holocaust has been exaggerated or deny that it took place at all. That’s something that greatly worries Jewish comedian David Baddiel, who sets out to find out why in this moving film.

Herstory: Ireland’s Epic Women

8.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

Margaret Anne Bulkley was so determined to pursue a medical career, she posed as a man and worked as a military surgeon in the British Army as Dr James Barry. This inspiring fim looks at her life.

One Day: How Ireland Unwinds

9.35PM, RTÉ ONE HHHH

The last in the series following people who work in entertainment and leisure. Among them are burlesque dancers, beauty therapists, comedians, caterers and food delivery cyclists.

Beidh Aonach Amárach

10PM, BBC2 HHH

Eddie and Anne McFadden head to Co Donegal and to the Clonmany Agricultural Show where they have an action-packed day between jiving and sheaf-throwing.

TUESDAY

The BRIT Awards 2020

8PM, UTV HHHH

Comedian Jack Whitehall hosts the 40th edition of the biggest night on the British music calendar. Among the performers will be Harry Styles, Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi and Celeste – plus a few more surprises along the way.

The Style Counsellors 8.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHH

Suzanne Jackson and Eileen Smith conclude the series by coming to the aid of Betty, a retiree from Co Meath. She fears she’s dressing too young, but can the Style Counsellors refesh her wardrobe and help her regain her style confidence?

The Split 9PM, BBC1 HHHH

In episode two of Abi Morgan’s slick divorce drama, Rose (Fiona Button) is dealing with the devastation of her miscarriage, Nathan (Stephen Mangan) is growing increasingly suspicious of wife Hannah, and Fi (Donna Air) puts plans in place to leave husband Richie.

Glór Tíre 9.30PM, TG4 HHH

Country music star Patrick Feeney takes to the stage tonight to introduce his contestant, Aoife Mc Donagh. Can she make a big impression on the show’s regular judges Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin, Jó Ní Chéide and John Creedon?

The Secret 10.30PM, TG4 HHH

In theory, the coroner’s verdict of suicide means that Colin and Hazel can now be together without attracting suspicion, but her guilty conscience is getting in the way. They split up, but moving on proves difficult for both of them.

WEDNESDAY

Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails 8.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHH

Neven’s last trails of the series take him to Co Kerry to learn about mussel farming. Then it’s on to Kinsale, Co Cork, to meet chef Martin Shanahan, who explains why it has become a foodie destination.

Cilla: The Lost Tapes

9PM, UTV HHHH

Drawing on a treasure trove of unseen home videos and the memories of friends

and colleagues, this warm-hearted tribute tells the story of the life and career of ‘Our Cilla’.

Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide To The Future

9PM, CH4 HHH

This week, Kevin McCloud sends Jon Richardson to a town that claims to be America’s most ecofriendly, while Phil

Wang heads for a futuristic farm in China.

Tabú 9.30PM, TG4 HHH

What drives someone to put their own life on the line to save others? This documentary aims to find out as it follows three Irish medics who have left behind their homes and loved ones to serve on the frontlines in far-flung parts of the world.

THURSDAY

Best Home Cook

8PM, BBC1 HHHH

This is it, then. After eight weeks, Sarah, Suzie and Georgia are the three cooks left standing. So, who will win over judges Mary, Angela and Chris with their threecourse dinner party and be crowned the winner?

Secrets Of The Museum

8PM, BBC2 HHHH

As we head behind the scenes at the V&A Museum this week, a Mary Quant minidress needs a deep clean, Queen Victoria’s writing case goes on show, and curators acquire the banners of Extinction Rebellion.

Death In Paradise 9PM, BBC1 HHHH

When a bride’s auntie is stabbed to death in a hairdresser’s on the day of her wedding, the finger of suspicion points squarely at the three women who were with her in the salon at the time. But this is no cut-and-dried case, as DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) soon learns.

First Dates Ireland

9.30PM, RTé2 HHH

Self-confessed ‘plastic Paddy’ Washington, who hails from Brazil, is matched with the genuine article in the shape of red-headed James from Dublin. Meanwhile, Donal from Galway’s sense of humour brings tears to his dates’ eyes

Elementary

11.35PM, RTé2 HHH

Holmes is on the trail of a serial killer, but those closest to him think he would be better off concentrating on his wavering sobriety, especially when his recovery hits a major setback. But then someone in his inner circle becomes a victim...

FRIDAY

All Walks Of Life

8PM, RTé ONE HHH

Accountant Deborah Somorin talks to former President Mary McAleese about how she overcame a difficult adolescence, which saw her become homeless at 13 and a mother at 15, as they follow in the footsteps of St Bridget beautiful rural Co Louth.

Gogglebox 9PM, CH4 HHHH

Back for a new series come Britain’s most popular armchair critics to share more of their insightful, passionate and often hilarious critiques of the week’s biggest shows.

Bumps 9.30PM, BBC1 HHH

See TV feature, page 35.

Soft Border Patrol

10.35PM, BBC1 HHH

As the sitcom returns for a new series, Ben and Kris encounter equal rights on the border in the form of divorce lawyer Hector. The continuity Nine gang has a plan to reunite Ulster, and TV host Gerry Kelly wants a word with Laurence.

Backstreet Boys:

In A World Like This – Live In Saitama Japan

12.30AM, RTé2 HHHH

If you still want proof that Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough were more than just 1990s pin-ups, here’s a chance to see them live on stage during their 2013 tour.

SATURDAY

Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

7PM, UTV HHHH

They’re back! The last series of the show, two years ago, wasn’t quite as jolly as we’ve come to expect. Ant McPartlin had to step down mid-run, leading to one episode being cancelled and the remaining two being hosted by Declan Donnelly alone. But it should be business as usual for the new series – except the duo are promising that this time Saturday Night Takeaway will be bigger and better than ever. So brace yourselves for more laughs, celebrity guests and challenges.

The Voice UK

8.30PM, UTV & 9.30PM, VIRGIN ONE HHHH

The last of the blind auditions took place last week. But while the remaining singers all got the coaches to turn their chairs, which of them has what it takes to triumph during the battle rounds?

The Tommy Tiernan Show 9.45PM, RTé ONE HHHH

He may not know who his guests are going to be until they walk out, but Tommy has still bagged some very impressive interviewees during this series. Who will he find himself chatting to tonight?

Snowfall

10.30PM, BBC2 HHHH

In the first of a double bill of the crime drama, Melody fails to come home from her goodbye party and the ensuing search leaves Franklin asking himself difficult questions about his crime empire.