+ Top 7 Shows of the week
The Greatest Dancer, Saturday, BBC One
The four remaining dance acts take to the stage for one last time. The power is in the hands of the viewers, as they vote to decide who will win £50,000 and a slot on Strictly Come Dancing. Dance captains Cheryl, Matthew and Oti will be on edge. Carabao Cup Final 2019, Sunday, Sky Sports Main Event
Chelsea and Manchester City meet at Wembley Stadium for the final of the League Cup, the first trophy decider of the season. Manchester City will start favourites, following their 6-0 trouncing of the Blues in the League. Late Afternoon, Sunday, RTÉ One
A welcome opportunity to see Louise Bagnall’s Oscar-nominated animation a few hours before she and her Cartoon Saloon team take their seats for the Oscars. This charming tale follows an elderly woman (voiced by Fionnula Flanagan) as she reflects on times past. The 91st Academy Awards, Sunday, Sky Cinema Oscars
The stars will be out in force this weekend as Hollywood celebrates the finest cinematic achievements of the year at the 91st Academy Awards. There’s no host this time around, but there’s hype and controversy aplenty. See feature page 14.
The Miracle, Tuesday, Sky Atlantic
In this new eight-part drama from Sky Italy, police find a sculpture of the Virgin Mary which appears to be weeping blood. With no explanation forthcoming, a haematologist Sandra, a mob boss, a fallen priest and the Italian premier are all drawn into the mystery. Home of the Year, Tuesday, RTÉ One Judges Hugh, Deirdre and Peter travel to homes in Antrim, Dublin and Down. Interior designer Emily Cunnane bought her Dublin terraced redbrick home from NAMA in 2014. She had no intention of buying a derelict home, but soon took on the challenge. Child Genius, Thursday, Channel 4 It’s quarter-final time as the 11 remaining junior brainboxes compete to win their place in the semi-final. The topic this week is science. Time to start boning up on the periodic table.