Seven Days

SUNDAY A Passover Like No Other

5.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

Rabbi Zalman Lent and motivational speaker Yanky Fachler reflect on how to celebrate Passover, which traditionally brings Jews together, at a time when many are living in fear and isolation.

Blue Planet Revisited

5.35PM, BBC1 ★★★★

In this stunning wildlife documentary, scientists find out what the future holds for the Great Barrier Reef, monitoring the turtles that call it home and meeting the reef’s other residents. Sadly, as the planet warms, this natural wonder faces an uncertain future.

Race Across The World

8PM, BBC2 ★★★★

The four teams have reached the halfway mark in the 25,000km race to Ushuaia — and there’s just eight and a half hours between them. But as they race to Cafayate in Argentina, a health scare leaves one desperate pair facing the end of the road.

Cleas Act

8.30PM, TG4 ★★★ Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile and Eoghan Ó Loideáin are joined by special guest, Fair City actress Aisling O’Neill. But the real stars of the episode are the kids of Gaelscoil Moshíológ in Co Wexford, who perform Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors.

The Nest 9PM, BBC1 ★★★★

Things are getting increasingly fraught in episode three of this torrid drama. It’s been weeks since Dan learnt the truth about Kaya’s past, and he’s tormented by the dilemma of whether to tell wife Emily that the woman who’s pregnant with their baby is actually Scotland’s youngest murderer...

Belgravia 9PM, UTV ★★★

In episode four of this sumptuous costume drama, tensions rise when Caroline organises an outing for Lady Maria and Anne, Susan’s indulgent behaviour catches up with her, and Ellis begins to show her true colours.

MONDAY

MasterChef 9PM, BBC1 ★★★★

The semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the remaining nine cooks head to the Royal Navy base at Portsmouth to board HMS Diamond and prepare a three-course meal for the ship’s annual Trafalgar Night celebrations – it’s mass catering for 120 people, but at a fine-dining level.

Terror In Paradise

9PM, BBC2 ★★★★

Last Easter, eight men inspired by Islamic State triggered huge suicide bombs in churches and tourist hotels across Sri Lanka, killing more than 270 people. Jane Corbin talks to survivors and those who came face to face with the killers in this emotional film.

A Day In The Life Of Coronavirus 9PM, CH4 ★★★★

This film was shot across the UK on April 3, and brings together footage across 24 hours of the country in lockdown. Film of children being home-schooled and people trying to go about their daily lives is a comforting reminder that we’re all in this together.

Burnt By The Sun 9.35PM, RTé ONE ★★★

The second part of the documentary hears from Irish people who bought property abroad during the boom years of the Celtic Tiger. It finds that while some are resigned to the cost, other are still fighting to recoup their losses.

Putin: A Russian Spy Story 10PM, CH4 ★★★★

The final part of this profile opens in Salisbury with the poisoning of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in 2018. It then looks back to 2012, when Putin’s return to the Presidency after a four-year absence was met with furious protests, and he decided to take a more active role in global politics.

TUESDAY

Scannal: Scissors Sisters

7PM, RTé ONE ★★★

The case of Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, who killed and dismembered their mother’s lover Farah Swaleh Noor, shocked the nation. Scannal revisits the 2005 investigation and subsequent trial.

Home Of The Year 8.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

Hugh Wallace, Peter Crowley and Deirdre Whelan are in Co Tyrone to visit a new build with the quirky character of a period gate lodge. They also view a redesigned home in Cork and a Co Mayo bungalow that mixes modern and traditional.

Love And Hate Crime

10PM, RTé2 ★★★

A new series begins with a look at the case of gay New York teenager Abel Cedeno, who fatally stabbed a classmate. The trial caused a media sensation when Abel claimed he was acting in selfdefence due to homophobic bullying.

WEDNESDAY

Grow, Cook, Eat

7.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

Karen appears to be on track to achieve a world first when she tries to grow purple sprouting broccoli in a container. But is Michael right to suspect this is just beginner’s luck?

The Act 9PM, RTé2 ★★★★

Joey King and an Emmy-winning Patricia Arquette head the cast of this gripping drama, which explores a stranger-thanfiction real-life murder. The first episode opens in 2008, when Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy arrive in Springfield, Missouri, claiming to have

lost their previous home in Hurricane Katrina. But the mother and daughter’s situation is not what it seems, which sets the scene for a terrible tragedy.

The Countess And The Russian Billionaire 9PM, BBC2 HHHH

This documentary charts the relationship between Russian oligarch Sergei Pugachev, a billionaire once known as

President Putin’s banker, and his aristocratic British partner, Countess Alexandra Tolstoy. It was a love story that started out like something from a fairy tale – but ended up a nightmare.

The Sinner

10.20PM, TG4 HHH

The crime drama comes to a conclusion, as an eyewitness puts Marin outside the Five Nations motel, arguing with a man – but Julian was not there. Meanwhile,

Brick has an important lead for Harry that was found during the raid.

THURSDAY

Coronavirus: How Clean Is Your House? 8PM, CH4 HHH

As we all look for ways to keep ourselves safe from the spread of the virus, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim presents a timely special that reveals how it can enter our homes, and which cleaning products can stop it in its tracks.

Gordon, Gino And Fred: American Road Trip

9PM, UTV HHH

The second leg of their journey takes them to the southwest, where the three amigos fly over the Grand Canyon. In Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay prepares an $800 burger, and sets the others a barbecue challenge at his LA home.

First Dates Ireland 9.30PM, RTé2 HHHH

If your own love life has been temporarily put on hold – or you’re just an oldfashioned romantic who likes to see other people being matched up – First Dates has been essential viewing over the past few weeks. Sadly, this is the last episode in the current run, but the good news is that it features some of the most memorable moments of the series.

Homeland 10.30PM, RTé2 HHH In this episode of the acclaimed US drama, Carrie goes shopping, which wouldn’t normally sound particularly thrilling, but at the moment does count as living dangerously. Meanwhile, Tasneem is having problems.

Other Voices 11.30PM, RTé2 HHH This week’s edition focuses on the IMRO Other Room in Dingle, which showcases rising Irish musical talent. The line-up includes Kerry’s Junior Brother, indie singer-songwriter A Smyth, six-piece Thumper and folk singer Anna Mieke

GOOD FRIDAY

Young Sheldon

7.30PM, RTé ONE HHH

Sheldon may not seem like someone who would want to get his hands dirty, but here he’s joining George to go mining for platinum in roadside gravel. Meanwhile, Mary is upset when Missy turns to religion purely to improve her batting average.

John Bishop’s Ireland

8.30PM, VIRGIN TWO HHH

It may be showing on Virgin Two, but this episode finds the comedian visiting the TG4 studios to meet the team behind the weather forecasts as Gaeilge. He also calls in at Matt Molloy’s pub in Westport, regarded as a mecca of music.

The Chopping Block 9PM, VIRGIN TWO HHH

Marco Pierre White challenges the remaining contestants to prepare two services, lunch and dinner, but it proves a bit overwhelming for one pair. The chefs must also attempt to recreate one of Marco’sown signature dishes.

Pilgrimage: The Road To Istanbul

9PM, BBC2 HHHH

It’s the end of the trail for the seven celebrities as they make their way to Turkey, and along the way, they have to camp in tents – with their sleep disturbed by Dom Joly’s snoring. But their arrival in Istanbul leads to reflection on how the journey has changed them.

EASTER SATURDAY

In For A Penny 6.30PM, VIRGIN ONE & 7.30PM, UTV HHHH

Stephen Mulhern takes his travelling gameshow to the British seaside resort of Bognor Regis. He’ll be challenging the locals to take part in some inspired silliness, in the hopes of winning up to £1,000.

Britain’s Got Talent 8PM, UTV & VIRGIN ONE HHHH

It’s likely the live finals will have to be put on hold until later in the year, but UTV and Virgin One have decided to go ahead with broadcasting the pre-recorded audition shows. They probably reasoned we could all do with a bit of cheering up at the moment, and as the last few episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway proved, few presenters are as good at lifting our spirts as Ant and Dec. They’re joined by David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon, as well as a host of aspiring singers, dancers and miscellaneous performers.

All Round To Mrs Brown’s 9.15PM, BBC1 & 9.25PM, RTé ONE HHHH Agnes is hosting another raucous night in. She’s joined by I’m A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp, radio presenter Maya Jama and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall, who will also be providing the live music.

Zomboat! 10.05PM & 10.35PM, VIRGIN TWO HHH

Many viewers will find the latest episode of the sitcom strangely relatable. Jo is fed up with being so close to her sister, and moves boats to get away.