+ Top 7 Shows of the week
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Life of Pies, Monday, BBC One The British Pie Awards is the UK pie industry’s event of the year. In this new series, cameras follow some of the 200 bakers as they prepare for the annual competition, hoping to win the pie- makers’ Holy Grail, the coveted ‘ Pie of Pies’ trophy.
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Coming Home, Tuesday, RTÉ One This powerful new documentary recalls the emotional events that surrounded two dramatic days in June last year when Dublin City honoured and celebrated 250 survivors of the Magdalene Laundries, many of whom were returning to Ireland for the rst time in decades. President Higgins was on hand to welcome them.
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The Planets, Tuesday, BBC Two
In the nal episode, Brian journeys to the remotest part of the solar system, a place that the most mysterious planets call home. These worlds remain shadowy for a simple reason: beyond Saturn we have only ever visited the most distant planets once.
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Emily Atack: Adulting, Wednesday, W As she approaches the big 3-0, I’m a Celeb alumnus Emily Atack is desperate to make sense of her chaotic existence. It’s time for her to ponder some big questions. How can I nd love? Should I have kids? Am I too sel sh?
Why am I doing all of this in public?
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Exhibitionists: Road To The RHA, Thursday, RTÉ One
This hour-long documentary follows seven artists as they endeavour to have their work selected, via the open call, for the famous RHA Annual Exhibition. This is one of the most important dates on Ireland’s cultural calendar and an opportunity for both professional and amateur artists to shine.
Catch-22, Thursday, Channel 4
In the second episode of this TV adaptation of Joseph Heller’s seminal novel, Yossarian pursues desperate measures to get home, while Milo sees war as a growth industry. George Clooney, Hugh Laurie and Kyle Chandler co-star.
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Modern Family, Friday, Sky One
It’s the final season of the tenth (and penultimate) series of the much-loved sitcom. As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.