A question of faith, tasting heaven and a young genius learns to listen

Pilgrimage: The Road To Istanbul

9pm, BBC2 At a time when many of us have more than a few questions, the series that follows the spiritual journey of a group of celebs is back. This time the magnificent seven new stars feature our very own actress and author Pauline McLynn, former politician Edwina Currie and ex-Olympian Fatima Whitbread. They’re off from Belgrade to Istanbul in Turkey on a 1,000km military route once trodden by armies of old.

Young Sheldon

7.30PM, RTÉ ONE

The early days of the eccentric Big Bang Theory scientist and his family are one of the gems of early evening TV. In tonight’s episode, the young genius learns to listen as Paige struggles to cope with her parents’ divorce.

Fleadh Cheoil

8.30PM, RTÉ ONE

John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh meet the Mulcahy family and visit the Fleadh Cheoil Summer School, Scoil Éigse. Also featured are Éamonn Coyne and friends, Conor Connolly and Macdara Ó Faoláin.

The Chopping Block

9PM, VIRGIN TWO

Couples who have always wanted to run their own restaurant are put to the test by Marco Pierre White. Tonight they must produce a dish with aphrodisiac qualities, although quite how the top chef will test these isn’t clear yet... Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) 9.35PM, RTÉ2

A tone deaf socialite imagines she is a great singer, but problems arise when she decides to perform at Carnegie Hall. Fact-based comedy, with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant.

The Tall T (1957)

9.05PM, TG4

A stagecoach is hijacked by outlaws, leaving a ranch hand trying desperately to bargain for the lives of his fellow hostages. Western, starring Randolph Scott, Richard Boone and Maureen O’Sullivan.

Mermaids (1990)

11.50PM, RTÉ ONE

The ever-youthful Cher, Winona Ryder, Bob Hoskins and Christina Ricci star in this comedy drama about an eccentric woman and her religious teenage daughter who move to a new town and both find romance.