Seven Days

SUNDAY

Antiques Roadshow

7.15PM, BBC1 HHHH

Fiona Bruce returns to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, where the treasures brought in for valuation include James Bond memorabilia, a rare religious ring and a beaker dug out of a First World War trench.

Van Der Valk

8PM, UTV HHHH

In this second of three feature-length Amsterdam-set crime stories, the investigation into the murder of a young woman who had an interest in medieval erotica leads Piet (Marc Warren) and his team to a nunnery and a controversial drug clinic.

Homeland

9PM, CH4 HHHH

The final-ever episode of the US spy thriller, which first grabbed our attention back in 2011. So, will CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) earn a happy retirement after years of service in the field? All eight seasons are available on All 4 now, and the early ones are particularly worth watching.

Killing Eve

9.15PM, BBC1 HHH

Carolyn’s Moscow contacts prove useful when Eve (Sandra Oh) and the Bitter Pill team unravel a potential lead to The Twelve, while Villanelle (Jodie Comer) agrees to a job that takes her back to London.

Slí na mBeaglaoich

9.30PM, TG4 HHH

Cormac and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich and their camper van Beauty head into Clare, where their stops include Father Ted’s house for a nice cup of tea. They also visit Patsy’s O’Grady’s cowshed and a family farm filled with music.

Modus 11.10PM, RTé2 HHH

Melinda Kinnaman stars in this new eight-part Swedish thriller. She plays Inger Johanne Vik, a psychologist and criminal profiler whose latest case becomes personal when her autistic daughter witnesses a contract killing at a family wedding.

MONDAY

Mastermind 8PM, BBC2 HHHH This is it, then, the grand final of the classic quiz as John Humphrys welcomes back the brainiest six contenders to the black chair.

Second Chance Dresses

8.30PM, RTé2 HHH

Straight-talking bride-to-be Charlotte has her heart set on a designer wedding dress, but her budget is more high street. Can Olivia Buckland find her a secondhand gown which will make her feel like a million dollars without costing it?

Normal People

9PM, BBC1 HHHH

In tonight’s double bill of the touching drama, Connell is teased about Marianne, and makes a decision that hurts her and causes a rift between him and his mum. Then, he arrives at university, and feels out of his depth.

The Great British Intelligence Test 9PM, BBC2 HHHH

See TV feature, page 25.

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Australia

10PM, VIRGIN THREE HHH

For once, the I’m A Celebrity lifestyle might actually look appealing, as the famous (at least Down Under) faces in the reality show get to socialise when they’re not faced with the dreaded Bush Tucker Trials

TUESDAY

Blue Bloods

9PM & 9.55PM, RTé2 HHH

In the first of a double bill, Eddie clashes with her new boss, while Jamie appeals to Erin for help in apprehending a criminal who shot at him. In the second episode, Frank is shaken by the suspicious death of his old friend’s wife.

Paul Hollywood Eats Japan

9PM, CH4 HHH

Having spent his first week in Tokyo, Paul boards the bullet train – sampling the world’s finest railway buffet – en route to the ancient capital of Kyoto, where he tries to learn to love tofu. Then, he heads for Hiroshima, and has a cookery lesson from an atomic bomb survivor.

Mafia Only Kills In Summer 10.50PM, RTé2 HHH

Christmas is coming, but Lorenzo is not filled with good will towards Angela, and he’s also brooding over the fate of Mattarella’s government. Meanwhile, Salvatore goes to work in a bookshop.

Last Tango In Halifax

11.25PM, RTé ONE HHH

The third series of the charming drama begins with newlyweds Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) putting their honeymoon plans on hold. Caroline pops the question to Kate, while Gillian is enjoying the Halifax dating scene.

WEDNESDAY

Cook-In With Mark Moriarty 8.30PM, RTé ONE HHH

With trips to the supermarket sometimes feeling like a rare treat, chef Mark Moriarty shows us how to rustle up tasty meals using store cupboard staples.

Grey’s Anatomy

9PM & 9.55PM, RTé2 HHHH

The US medical drama has been going for years – this is the 16th series, which kicks off with a double bill of the 343rd and 344th episodes. But that doesn’t mean that nothing ever changes – for a start, the new run finds Meredith dealing with

the fallout after Bailey fires her, along with Richard and Alex, for insurance fraud. However, as the second instalment proves, just because she’s unemployed, it doesn’t mean Meredith will stop diagnosing people.

Ciara Ní É – Saol Trí Ghaeilge

9.30PM, TG4 ★★★

Writer and poet Ciara Ní É looks at the development of the Irish language community and finds out how they are facing the future as they try to create a modern role and identity for themselves in 2020 Ireland.

A Very English Scandal

10.35PM, RTé ONE ★★★★

Stephen Frears directs this acclaimed three-part series, based on an extraordinary true story. Hugh Grant stars as Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal Party who was accused of conspiracy to murder his former lover.

THURSDAY

Eat, Shop, Save

7.30PM, VIRGIN ONE ★★★

Ranvir Singh and the experts meet the English family from Sussex, helping the family’s dad Kris cut out the bad food he eats at work and tackle his serious energy drink habit.

Police Code Zero:

Officer Under Attack

9PM, VIRGIN ONE ★★★

This new documentary series explores the growing number of assaults on police officers in the UK. The first episode features a suspect who bites a police dog – and then attacks its handler for good measure.

Aquarius

9PM, VIRGIN THREE ★★★

The 1960s-set drama looks at the day of Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination, as Hodiak finds himself dealing with increased racial tensions while he investigates a murder. Charlie and the family are still living at Dennis’s house.

Devs

9PM, BBC2 ★★★

With the future obscured and her life in peril, Lily faces a final showdown as she experiences events already witnessed by Katie and Forest. Last in the series.

Other Voices: Courage

11.30PM, RTé2 ★★★

The long-running music series brings us uplifting and inspiring performances filmed in popular cultural (although strictly controlled) locations. First up are brothers Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn, better known as Ye Vagabonds.

FRIDAY

Young Sheldon

7.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

When George Sr accidentally puts the school librarian in hospital, the Cooper family try to make amends by nursing her back to health. Meanwhile, Meemaw gives Georgie the benefit of her experience and dishes out relationship advice.

World Cup Gold

7.30PM, TG4 ★★★

This week’s classic match is the Republic of Ireland against the Netherlands at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. As many fans will no doubt remember, Jack Charlton’s team included such players as Packie Bonner, John Aldridge, Ray Houghton and Kevin Moran.

Monroe 9.10PM, VIRGIN THREE 10PM, CH4 ★★★ ★★★

The drama series ends with Monroe (James Nesbitt) assessing a 13-year-old girl who has been injured in a road accident. He thinks there’s little chance of saving her and that an operation won’t help, but her father begs him to try.

The Last Leg: Locked Down Under

Hosting from their homes in Melbourne, London and Huddersfield respectively, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker take a satirical swipe at the news.

SATURDAY

Britain’s Got Talent

8PM, VIRGIN ONE & UTV ★★★★

Not only are these pre-recorded audition episodes often the best part of the series, they’ve provided some much-needed entertainment at a time when a lot of us are feeling in need of something uplifting – although there have been emotional moments too. Here, Ant and Dec introduce more hopefuls for Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams to judge.

Inside Paddington Station

7PM, VIRGIN TWO ★★★

There’s panic when a trespasser gets on the roof of the station. But there’s also something to celebrate when a new train is named after Michael Bond, the author who created Paddington Bear.

In For A Penny

7.30PM, VIRGIN ONE & UTV ★★★★ Stephen Mulhern hosts the last in the current series of the gameshow from Belfast. As ever, he’ll be inviting members of the public to take part in some fun and silly challenges to win anything up to £1,000.

Peter Sellers – A State Of Comic Ecstasy

9PM, BBC2 ★★★★

To mark the 40th anniversary of the actor’s death, this profile explores both his remarkable career and turbulent personal life, with contributions from his second wife, Britt Ekland, and his two surviving children.