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Top of the Box

- By Niamh mceneaney

saturday

Gladiators, BBC One, 5.50pm Contenders Ready? Gladiators is back! Bradley and Barney Walsh host the iconic competitio­n show.

sunday

Dancing On Ice, UTV, 6.30pm The greatest show on ice makes its big return, as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern join forces to take the helm.

The Great Pottery Throwdown, Ch4, 7.45pm

The remaining potters attempt their own take on the gluggle jug and face a surprise second challenge — blindfolde­d!

Room To Improve, RTE One, 9.30pm Brian Carrigg and Kate Molony attempt to renovate a bungalow with a view of the Rock of Cashel that Kate has dreamed of owning all her life.

Big Boys, Ch4, 10pm

Jack Rooke’s critically-acclaimed comedy centring on young gay man Jack and his best mate Danny returns.

Geantraí, TG4, 10.30pm

New series sees Ciarán Ó Gealbháin visit traditiona­l music pubs across Ireland.

monday

Silent Witness, BBC One, 9pm The team work a suspected suicide but more questions than answers ar raised.

The Last Priests In Ireland,

RTE One, 9.35pm

Actor Ardal O’hanlon examines the role of Catholic priests in Irish life, from earliest times to the present day.

Tuesday

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards Highlights, Sky Max & NOW, 8pm Honouring the best in TV across the latter half of 2022 and early 2023.

Food Unwrapped’s South Korean Adventure, Ch4, 8pm

Kate Quilton and John Whaite unearth the origins of the K-foods that have exploded in popularity in recent years.

Inside Penneys, RTE One, 8.30pm This week, we travel from Mary Street to Milan as the Penneys’ buying team is on a mission to find inspiratio­n in Italy.

Around The World In 80 Weighs, Ch4, 9pm

In this warm but eye-opening series, six overweight people travel the globe to learn the diverse reasons why people around the world are affected by obesity.

Selling Ireland’s Dream Homes,

RTE Two, 9.30pm

A sneak peek into the world of high-end property sales including homes in Mount Merrion and Rathmichae­l in Dublin, Slane in Co. Meath plus Clare Island Lighthouse.

The Last Nuns In Ireland,

RTE One, 10.15pm Broadcaste­r Dearbhail Mcdonald examines the role of nuns in Ireland to see how they have shaped Irish lives, including her own, for better or for worse.

Thursday

Planda go Pláta, TG4, 8pm Chef Niall heads down to Wicklow to meet up with Hilary Crampton on her organic farm in Castlerudd­ery.

The Traitors, BBC One, 9pm

As the Traitors complete their biggest challenge yet, the castle is rocked forever by the murderous clans actions, as another Faithful faces their death.

Inis na niontas, TG4, 9.30pm Ardal O’hanlon continues his trek across the Aran Islands before visiting the Great Blasket Island and Valentia Island.

After spotting her at a club the previous night, Omo from Cork finds himself in a match with a Nigerian Princess.

Friday

Love On The Spectrum, Netflix

A warm-hearted series following people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationsh­ips.

Cristóbal Balenciaga, Disney+ Original drama series that recreates the life and legacy of one of the most iconic fashion designers of all time.

Extraordin­ary Extensions, Ch4, 8pm In South London, Tinie joins a Silicon Valley tech entreprene­ur as he lets a graffiti artist and a massive living jungle-wall take over his Victorian house.

Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job,

BBC One, 8.30pm

The pair turn their attention to the great outdoors as they aim to tackle the garden.

I Literally Just Told You With Jimmy Carr, Ch4, 10pm

Jimmy presents a new series of the game show where, to win up to £25,000, contestant­s have to answer questions that have been written as the show is being filmed.

 ?? ?? Tuesday: Selling Ireland’s Dream Homes, RTE Two, 9.30pm
First Dates Ireland, RTE Two, 9.30pm
Tuesday: Selling Ireland’s Dream Homes, RTE Two, 9.30pm First Dates Ireland, RTE Two, 9.30pm

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