Top 7 Shows of the week
The Big DIY Challenge, Tuesday, RTÉ One
Hosted by PJ Gallagher, this new series showcases DIY-ers from all over Ireland who simultaneously take on DIY projects. From whole-room renovations to outdoor builds, the show’s DIY-ers test their mettle for the chance to win the grand prize of €10,000.
Years and Years, Tuesday, BBC One It’s the nal episode of Russell T. Davies’ watercooler drama. As Viv Rook’s (Emma Thompson) regime tightens its grip, the entire Lyons family is forced to take action. Spurred on by both Muriel (Anne Reid) and Daniel (Russell Tovey), Rosie (Ruth Madeley) faces up to the troops surrounding her home.
The Family Brain Games, Tuesday, BBC Two
Dara O Briain hosts a new quiz that provides the ultimate test of collective, cross-generational intelligence. With new scienti c research showing that an ability to work with others is a key feature of modern intelligence, eight smart families pool their respective IQs before going head to head.
What’s My Name? Tuesday, Sky Atlantic
The second and nal part of Antoine Fuqua’s intimate documentary picks up on Muhammed Ali’s career as he bounces back from his defeat to Joe Frazier. Determined to avenge his defeat, Ali builds a rustic training camp in Deer Park and goes on to defeat a host of contenders.
Gomorrah, Wednesday, Sky Atlantic One of Europe’s most accomplished and critically acclaimed series makes its return this week. As season four opens, the only way crime boss Genny Savatano can maintain balance in the city is to let a new player enter the game – the Lavante family, headed by Gerlando. Bad idea.
Nazi Treasure Hunters, Wednesday, More 4
This new series investigates how Hitler oversaw the theft of thousands of art treasures and amass the world’s greatest art collection. It begins in Austria, where Conor Woodman explores the salt mine where Allied soldiers recovered the majority of Hitler’s stolen art in 1945.
A Long Weekend In...with Rory O’Connell, Thursday, RTÉ One
Nantes is a city famous for its food, culture and gardens, so it’s the perfect destination for Rory, who goes in search of a local speciality, the petit beurre biscuit. Rory’s first stop is the Île de Nantes, an island and former shipyard in the Loire which has been reinvented as a hub of art and culture.