Seven Days
SUNDAY
Creedon’s Atlas Of Ireland 6.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★
John Creedon heads to The Burren to see if local cave Pollnagollum could have influenced JRR Tolkien’s creation Gollum. He also talks Delvin field names with actor and farmer Mary McEvoy.
Grace 8PM, UTV ★★★★
John Simm takes the lead in this featurelength adaptation of Peter James’s first Roy Grace novel, Dead Simple, filmed in and around Brighton and Hove. It opens with Det Supt Grace investigating cold cases and obsessing over his missing wife; then, his colleague, DS Branson, asks for help when a man disappears during his stag night.
Bloodlands 9PM, BBC1 ★★★★
In the final episode of this brooding Northern Ireland-set drama, Tom Brannick (James Nesbitt) is desperately trying to stop the truth about the identity of Goliath from coming out – and is prepared to kill anyone who gets in his way.
Smother
9.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★★
It seems the gardaí are no longer considering Denis’s death to be a tragic accident – which means the Ahern family are now under closer scrutiny. Meanwhile, Val is struggling to understand Grace’s erratic behaviour.
RTé Choice Music Prize 2021
11PM, RTé2 ★★★
The awards celebrating the best in Irish music return. The artists in the running for Album Of The Year include Róisín Murphy, Fontaines DC and Denise Chaila, while Niall Horan is up for Song Of The Year
MONDAY
My Tribe – Mo Threibh
7.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★
The second episode focuses on the indie scene, which is hard to define, but usually involves guitar music and a DIY attitude. For Niamh Ní Shuilleabháin, it was a chance to find something other than the chart music played at her local nightclub.
Fawlty Towers
8.30PM, BBC1 ★★★★★
A rare repeat showing for perhaps the greatest British comedy of them all. Remarkably, just 12 episodes were made – and no matter how many times you’ve seen the crazed antics of Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), you’ll still be howling with laughter.
The Drowning
9PM, VIRGIN ONE ★★★
Jill Halfpenny stars in this new thriller as a woman whose son went missing nine years ago. She spots a teenager who she believes could be her child, but when the police dismiss her claims, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
MasterChef
9PM, BBC1 ★★★★
In this week’s first heat, the cooks who survive the first two challenges must then impress judges John and Gregg – and previous winners Shelina Permalloo and Mat Follas.
Unforgotten 9PM, UTV ★★★★
In episode four of this engrossing cold case drama, Cassie and Sunny piece together the events of the night of the murder – and the four main suspects are starting to panic.
TUESDAY
Bear & Jonny Wilkinson’s
Wild Adventure
8PM, UTV ★★★★
Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to Rugby World Cup glory in 2003, but now he faces a vastly different challenge that will take him far from his comfort zone. Bear Grylls will be pushing the rugby star to the limit as the pair draw on all their survival instincts to live in the harsh terrain of Dartmoor.
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Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency
9PM, BBC1 ★★★★
Following the sudden death of a close friend last year, Roman explores the mental health and suicide crisis among young men in this moving and deeply personal documentary.
DNA Family Secrets
9PM, BBC2 ★★★★
Professor Turi King helps triplets Peter, David and Phillip, who were adopted as young boys, to find out where their birth father comes from. Mitchell and Manuela, meanwhile, want to know if their threeyear-old son Leo’s sight loss is due to a genetic mutation. If so, he could be eligible for gene therapy that would stop him from going blind.
2020: The Story Of Us
9PM, UTV ★★★★
Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald tells the story of a year like no other through the experiences of people immersed in the Covid crisis, both personally and professionally.
Us 10.15PM, RTé ONE ★★★
The drama concludes as Douglas catches up with Albie in Barcelona, where his son promises to give him another chance – but will a disaster spoil their reunion?
Outraged: Football’s Discrimination
11.10PM, RTé2 ★★★
Paul Pogba, Megan Rapinoe, Ruud Gullit and Lucy Bronze are among the big names reflecting on some of the issues facing the so-called beautiful game, including racism, sexism and homophobia.
WEDNESDAY
Bill Bailey: Limboland
9PM, BBC1 ★★★★
If you only know Bill Bailey for his cha-cha
cha on Strictly, then check out the musical comedian on stage during his 2015-16 stand-up tour. Among the highlights are fantastically downbeat version of Happy Birthday, and a hilarious tale of a disastrous family trip to see the Northern Lights,
The Terror 9PM, BBC2 HHHH
In this week’s double bill, Hickey figures he knows who to blame for the men’s predicament and decides to act alone, before Crozier’s command of his ship is further tested when the beast gets aboard.
Rose: Making A Monster
9PM, CH5 HHHH
This grisly 90-minute documentary uncovers the childhood of Rose West, revealing what turned her, at the age of just 17, into a sadistic serial killer.
THURSDAY
Goodbye House
8.30PM, RTé ONE HHH
Divorced property consultant Michael is looking to sell the family home in Cork, but the problem is he’s struggling to imagine himself living anywhere else. So, two of his three sons and a close family friend are helping him find the perfect house.
Billy Monger’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge 9PM, BBC1 HHHH
The remarkably brave ‘Billy Whizz’, who lost both his legs after a motor racing accident in 2017, aged just 17, embarks on a gruelling challenge: walking, kayaking which he has never done before – and cycling 225km across England in aid of Comic Relief.
Taskmaster 9PM, CH4 HHHH
Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall are the actors and comics being set bizarre challenges by Greg Davies and Alex Horne as the hilarious panel show returns for a fun new series.
First Dates Ireland
9.30PM, RTé2 HHH
Garden designer Anthony is feeling nervous ahead of his date, but could romance still blossom with chef Mandy? Meanwhile, Joe meets teacher Megan’s requirement for a date who’s at least 6ft tall, but will they be compatible
FRIDAY
Young Sheldon
7.30PM, RTé ONE HHH
George Sr and Sheldon might need to be on their best behaviour when they dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor. Sadly, Missy’s social life isn’t going quite as well when Mary bans her from a school dance.
Friday Night Soccer
7.30PM, RTé2 HHH
The new season of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division kicks off tonight and reigning champions Shamrock Rovers will look to get off to a winning start as they face St Patrick’s Athletic at Tallaght Stadium.
Grayson’s Art Club
8PM, CH4 HHHH
This week’s theme is dreams, so comedian – and skilled potter – Johnny Vegas takes that as his inspiration to create a new work. Grayson and Philippa Perry’s other guests include Konnie Huq and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
The Celebrity Chase
8PM, VIRGIN TWO HHHH
Three of this edition’s celebrities – Susan Calman, Dermot Murnaghan and Omid Djalili – have hosted their own game shows, but will that give them an advantage when it comes to answering questions rather than asking them?
Russia vs The World
9PM, CH5 HHH
Fiona Shaw narrates this epic documentary charting more than 1,000 years of Russian history, including the first Tsars, the Russian Revolution, the Cold War and Vladimir Putin.
The Flight Attendant
9PM, SKY ONE HHHHH
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To Make It Live – Mainie Jellet
11.50PM, TG4 HHH
Produced and presented by Bruce Arnold, this documentary explores the life and legacy of painter Mainie Jellett, who became the central figure of the modern movement in Ireland in the 20th century.
SATURDAY
Donncha’s Two Talented 5PM, RTé ONE HHHH
Alannah Flood and her mum Susie from Dublin, Callum Scanlon and his dad Declan from Cork, and Sienna Curran and her mother Imelda from Lisburn are the latest family double acts to join rugby legend Donncha O’ Callaghan.
Great American Railroad Journeys
8.35PM, RTé2 HHHH
As the title suggests, Michael Portillo normally travels by train, but in this episode he’s taking to the water to journey through the Thousand Islands. He also learns about the history of car manufacturing.
The Voice UK Final
8.30PM, UTV HHHH
After the blind auditions, battle rounds and semi-finals, just four remain to fight it out for the title and the all-important recording contract. Emma Willis is on hosting duties, while coaches will.i.am, Anne-Marie, Tom Jones and Olly Murs are on hand to cheer on their acts.
The Jonathan Ross Show: Special Guests
10.35PM, UTV HHHH
The guests really are special in this latest compilation episode – they include David Attenborough, Michael Caine and
Julie Walters among other household names.