+ Top 7 Shows of the week

Bruce Springsteen: in His Own Words, Saturday, RTÉ 2

Coinciding with the big-screen release of Blinded By the Light (see page 22), this fascinating documentary examines the key moments in the life of The Boss that influenced some of his most acclaimed songs. Expect all roads to lead to Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland, Sunday, RTÉ One

In his new summer travel series, John Creedon travels the country uncovering the meanings behind some of Ireland’s most unusual place-names. En route, he encounters experts, locals and storytellers who help him to uncover the origin of the names. See interview page 6.

Manchester United v Chelsea, Sunday, Sky Sports Main Event

As the Premier League kicks off, this is the plum tie. After a lacklustre 2018 season, United will be hoping that Ole does better at the wheel. Chelsea overachieved last season but will hope that the presence of Super Frankie Lampard in the manager’s dugout will inspire them.

Saluting Dad’s Army, Sunday, Yesterday

Presented by Alexander Armstrong, this four-part series celebrates the unique charm of Dad’s Army, and pays tribute to the people who created it. The series also looks at the true stories that inspired the comedy and examines the show’s legacy.

Succession, Monday, Sky Atlantic

One of 2018’s most critically-acclaimed series returns as the Roy family get back to business in the second season of Jesse Armstrong’s Emmy Award-nominated drama. Beginning where season one dramatically left off, the Roys struggle to retain control of their empire amidst internal and external threats.

Inside The Factory, Tuesday, BBC Two

This week, Gregg Wallace is in France at an enormous croissant factory where they produce 336,000 of the flaky pastries every day. He follows the production of croissants from the arrival of 21 tonnes of butter right through to dispatch. Along the way, he learns how they use an 83-year-old strain of yeast to pack a flavourful punch.

This Way Up, Thursday, Channel 4

As Aisling Bea’s comedy continues, Áine is interviewed for a private tutoring job teaching English to a young French boy. Etienne (Dorian Grover) has recently lost his mother and finds himself living in London with his reserved father Richard ( Tobias Menzies), who he barely knows.