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7 Days of Top TV
Saturday February 9 Coast New Zealand, RTÉ 2
In his BBC series’ trip around New Zealand, Neil Oliver is in the capital Auckland in the region of Tamaki Makaurau’s, which is also the site of a massive volcanic eruption and an archaeologist’s dream site.
The Greatest Dancer, BBC One
The remaining eight acts take to the stage for another live challenge shows. Each act is competing to win £50,000 and a chance to dance on Strictly Come Dancing. The pressure is on the three dance captains, Cheryl, Matthew Morrison and Oti Mabuse.
Great British Car Journeys, Channel 4
Stars of classic rural vet drama All Creatures Great and Small, Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison, set out on a road trip from London taking a 300 mile trip through the English countryside to Cornwall and Land’s End.
Sunday February 10 Dancing On Ice, Virgin Media One
The remaining eight celebrities face their next Judges’ Challenge and Olympic ice-skating duo Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes perform a special routine. Skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean lead the judging panel of Jason Gardiner and Ashley Banjo.
Celtic Connections, TG4
Musician Dónal O’Connor brings us the best of the Celtic Connections Festival, featuring innovative composer Ross Ainslie and his Sanctuary Band; Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Findlay Napier and bluegrass star Sierra Hull.
Africa with Ade Adepitan, BBC Two
The second leg of Ade Adepitan’s fourpart journey takes him across Central Africa, from the coast of Gabon, through the Democratic Republic of Congo and on to Uganda. Gabon is one of the best places in the world to see humpback whales, thanks to its vast marine sanctuaries.
Monday February 11 Red Rock, Virgin Media One
Keith is in two minds about going to France. Bridget tries to convince him that it’s a risk, but it is Alice’s resolve to make the trip which really sparks him into action. When an investigation is launched into the business deals of one Seamus O’Donovan, Patricia and Callaghan may be looking at charges.
Against the Head, RTÉ 2
Daire O’Brien is joined by Brent Pope, Donal Lenihan and Fiona Coghlan for a look back at the weekend’s Six Nations action including Ireland’s visit to Murrayfield the U20s and the Ireland v Scotland women’s game.
Blindspot, Sky Witness & NOW TV
The action-drama returns from the winter break, and the team make a desperate move to get an old friend back. With no other choice, Weller approves an experimental brain treatment that could eliminate Remi and bring back Jane.
Tuesday February 12 Getaways, RTÉ One
Joe Lindsay and Vogue Williams are in Hong Kong, where they try the city’s famous street food and make a pilgrimage to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. In the week’s short getaway, Tommy Bowe is away with the fairies in Carlingford, Co Louth.
Portrait Artist of the Year 2019, Sky Arts & NOW TV
Another batch of portrait artists join hosts Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell. The celebrity sitters for the first week are A Discovery of Witches star Matthew Goode, actress Geraldine James and singer-TV presenter Andi Oliver.
Holby City, BBC One
While Holly’s condition weighs heavily on an emotionally invested Ange, Holly’s distraught parents must put their differences aside to make a heartbreaking decision. But are they prepared for what lies ahead?
Wednesday February 13 Neven’s Irish Seafood Trails, RTÉ One
Neven Maguire is in Galway this week, where he goes on a ‘Lobster Safari’ and learns a quick a simple recipe from Dave Carroll at Rouge restaurant. He also visits Gannet Fishmongers, Ireland’s largest online shmonger and cooks crispy fried whiting with mango and apple salad.
Deutschland 86, RTÉ 2
Badly injured, Martin wakes up in the Libyan desert, where he meets Samira and Khaled, and ultimately manages to escape. Meanwhile, Thomas Posimski starts broadcasting secret interviews with DDR dissidents over the West German protest radio.
Grey’s Anatomy, Sky Witness & NOW TV
Meredith and Link bump heads over a patient this week, as she questions the head orthopaedic surgeon’s laid-back approach to their treatment. Elsewhere, Meredith grows concerns over Catherine’s diagnosis.
Thursday February 14 Ear to the Ground, RTÉ One
Darragh McCullough visits Finnebrogue Artisan Foods in Downpatrick, producing nitrite-free meat. Helen Carroll travels with O aly based vet Donal Lynch as he carries out TB testing on farms; and Ella McSweeney visits a small grocery shop in Athlone.
Fíorscéal, TG4
How big is the terrorist menace against nuclear power plants? In this twoyear investigation, the lm-maker Eric Gueret travelled to France, Belgium, Germany and the USA, to nd out how vulnerable they are and how close they have already come to such attacks.
Dirty John, Netflix
Starring Eric Bana and Connie Britton, this new eight-part true crime anthology series is based on the Los Angeles Times podcast, telling the story of an online dating relationship turned dangerous that made headlines around the world.
Friday February 15 Rob and Romesh VS – Superstar DJs, Sky One & NOW TV
This week Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the loud world of superstar DJs like Calvin Harris, Diplo and Deadmau5. They meet some of the stars of this world and then have a go at becoming superstar DJs themselves.
The Umbrella Academy, Netflix
Reunited by their father’s death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets –– and a looming threat to humanity. Starring Ellen Page, Tom Hopper and Robert Sheehan.
Jamie And Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast, Channel 4
Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty are joined by actor Stephen Mangan, who helps them recreate a dish from his days following the English cricket team around the world. Jamie also makes fresh ravioli with radicchio, balsamic, potato and fontina.