The Irish Mail on Sunday

Seven Days

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SUNDAY

Wimbledon 2021/

UEFA Euro 2020: The Final 1.05PM, BBC1; 7PM, RTÉ2/BBC1/UTV

Settle back for a fantastic day of sport. First, we’re in SW19, where Sue Barker introduces the men’s singles final at Wimbledon; then, it’s a quick hop across London to Wembley Stadium for the final of a very memorable Euro 2020.

Countryfil­e 5.40PM, BBC1 Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor visit the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, looking at the dramatic changes the coastline has gone through.

Land Of The Tiger: Our Wild Adventures 8PM, BBC2

Liz Bonnin, Colin Stafford-Johnson, Steve Backshall and Chris Packham are among the wildlife presenters sharing their most memorable adventures across Asia.

The Handmaid’s Tale 9PM, CH4

There’s no let-up in the bleakness this week as June takes a harrowing journey, Janine remembers a stressful experience from her past and Serena tries to manipulate Rita. Save this episode for when you’re feeling strong.

MONDAY

Only Connect/University Challenge 8PM/8.30PM, BBC2

Two quiz shows kick off new runs tonight. First, Victoria Coren Mitchell is back in the host’s chair asking contestant­s to find more tenuous connection­s, before Jeremy Paxman starts the search again for the brainiest university students in the tough college quiz.

Long Lost Family

9PM, UTV

Davina and Nicky help Debra, who’s looking for the father she’s never met, and John, who was brought up by adoptive parents after they found him as a baby outside their flat.

Lie With Me 9PM, CH5 HHHH See TV Week, page 25.

Kathy Burke: Money Talks

10PM, CH4

In the final part of her investigat­ion into the power of money, Kathy heads to the Somerset woods to visit Tinkers Bubble, a tiny community of 14 families drawn together by a desire to free themselves from the trappings of capitalist society.

Dollface

11.25PM, RTÉ2

In theory, Jules is about to get in touch with her spiritual side as she attends Woom’s company retreat. Maybe she will pick up the skills she needs to deal with some upsetting news involving Madison, which could affect their friendship.

TUESDAY

Bake Off: The Profession­als

8PM, CH4

Excitement levels are rising as we reach the quarter-final, featuring the five best teams. There’s a distinctly Seventies feel to the challenges, as first the teams must create 24 Black Forest gateaux and 24 mini roulades, all in three and a half hours, before they take on a discotheme­d showpiece spectacula­r.

Forensics: The Real CSI

9PM, BBC2

Forensic scene investigat­or Drew Birtles has his work cut out tonight when he leads the search for evidence after a woman in her 50s alleges a man installing a smart meter at her home indecently exposed himself.

Cooking With The Stars

9PM, UTV

Comedians Griff Rhys Jones and Johnny Vegas, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, DJ and songwriter Naughty Boy, performer Denise Van Outen, McFly’s Harry Judd, actress Catherine Tyldesley and TV presenter AJ Odudu are the eight celebritie­s heading to the kitchen.

Grey’s Anatomy

9.40PM, RTÉ 2

Maggie and Winston’s wedding day dawns, but will it go off without a hitch for the happy couple? Meanwhile, it’s also a big day for Meredith, who takes on a new role at the hospital, and Jo, who is about to make a life-changing decision.

The Nest 10.05PM, RTÉ ONE HHH

As the series comes to an end, Emily is devastated that Kaya has revoked her rights to see the baby, but Dan isn’t about to accept her decision without a legal fight. Meanwhile, the surrogate is feeling betrayed by those closest to her.

WEDNESDAY

Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds

8PM, CH4

In this series, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at their favourite past builds and offer useful tips and tricks to you at home.

The Repair Shop 8PM, BBC1

Tom Wenham arrives with a pair of running shoes used by his grandmothe­r at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Can cobbler Dean get them looking box-fresh again?

Grand Designs 9PM, CH4 Adrian fell in love with cold, uncompromi­sing concrete in the skateparks of Scotland during his childhood, and has now convinced his wife that they should build their new family home almost entirely out of the stuff. Kevin McCloud follows their slow progress.

This Way Up

10PM, CH4

A second series of the Bafta-winning comedy-drama written by and starring

Aisling Bea as Áine, a teacher pulling her life back together after a nervous breakdown. Sharon Horgan co-stars as her supportive sister, Shona.

Deutschlan­d 89

10.40PM, RTé2 ★★★

As the title suggests, the acclaimed German drama sequel is set in 1989, when political unrest is brewing. East German spy Martin Rauch is given the job of stopping the GDR government passing further liberal reforms.

Survivor: Edge Of Extinction

11.25PM, TG4 ★★★

Trouble is brewing when one of the castaways is caught going through someone’s bag in the camp. Meanwhile, family members pay a visit — but their presence sparks a battle between the contestant­s.

THURSDAY

Can I Improve My Memory? 8PM, CH4 ★★★

Presenter Anna Richardson, Love Island’s Amber Gill, former boxer Chris Eubank, ex-Strictly judge Len Goodman and actress Nina Wadia are the celebritie­s having their memories boosted over the next four weeks.

Martin Clunes: My Travels And Other Animals 8.30PM, UTV ★★★ This week’s memories are focused on animal exploitati­on, as we recall Martin’s travels to Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Abrolhos Islands off the coast of Australia.

Our NHS: A Hidden History

9PM, BBC1 ★★★★

David Olusoga explores the history of the doctors, nurses and health workers who, for more than 70 years, have been travelling to Britain to serve in the NHS, including many Irish.

Diana’s Decades 9PM, UTV ★★★★

Part two heads into the 1980s, a decade that began with Princess Diana as a shy bride and ended with her being the most photograph­ed woman on the planet.

Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend

9PM, CH4 ★★★★ Dick and Angel help Amy to bring sunshine to her summer house by transformi­ng it from a tired, dull space into a tropical room filled with a kaleidosco­pe of colour.

FRIDAY

Domhan An Dúlra

5.55PM, TG4 ★★★

Droughts, flood, famine and predators – those are just some of the obstacles that animals face from the moment they are born. The latest episode looks at the lengths parents will go to in order to ensure their offspring survive.

Scotland: A Year In The Wild

7PM, CH5 ★★★★

It’s winter in the final part of this restful series and, in the western Highlands of Scotland, the unusually warm weather has brought red deer out of hiding.

Michael Ball’s Wonderful Wales 8PM, CH5

★★★★

Michael heads to wonderful west Wales, starting his journey above the River Tywi at the ruined Dinefwr Castle. Then, he heads to Ramsey Island in search of the fastest bird in the world, before going fishing in Newquay.

Drain The Ocean: D-Day Revealed

9PM, CH5 ★★★★

Using the latest sonar technology, this film reveals stunning images from beneath the waves as it goes in search of the craft that took part in the Normandy invasion fleet.

Schitt’s Creek

10PM, VIRGIN TWO ★★★★

A double bill of the acclaimed comedy starts with Johnny emptying Alexis’s rubbish – and discoverin­g a positive pregnancy test. So, he naturally jumps to the conclusion that there’s going to be a new addition to the family. Meanwhile, David and Patrick are struggling to find a place where they can be alone together. In the second helping, Moira is getting ready for her headline debut at the Asbestos Fest, while David tries to deal with some of the teens who have been loitering around the apothecary.

SATURDAY

Biggest & Baddest 7PM, VIRGIN TWO ★★★

Global explorer and wildlife biologist Niall McCann is on a mission to track down some of the largest, fiercest animals in the world. His latest adventure takes him to Uganda’s Bwindi Forest, where he meets the vets treating unwell gorillas.

Lotus: A New Dawn

5.45PM, CH4 ★★★★

It’s made iconic sports cars and winning race models, but Lotus hasn’t always been successful when it comes to making money. This documentar­y follows the company’s fortunes as a new managing director tries to change that.

The Void

8PM, VIRGIN ONE & UTV ★★★★

A world dodgeball champion joins a circus performer and an amateur boxer to take on a series of mental and physical challenges, all while trying to avoid falling into one of the biggest tanks ever built for a game show, containing half a million litres of water. Ashley Banjo and Fleur East present.

A Lake District Farm Shop 8PM, CH4

★★★

A young entreprene­ur has come up with a spicy new preserve, but will the service station’s buyer agree it deserves a place on the shelves?

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