+ Top 7 Shows of the week
Sé Mo Laoch, Sunday, TG4 This is a new run of the series which casts an eye on some of Irish traditional music’s heroes. It opens with the life and career of Australian born guitarist, Steve Cooney. Since moving to Ireland from Melbourne in 1981, Steve has made a major impact on Irish traditional music.
The New Pope, Monday, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV We’ve had The Young Pope and The Two Popes, now it’s time for Jude Law and John Malkovich to return for this new series. Pius XIII is in a coma and the Secretary of State Voiello succeeds in having Sir John Brannox, a moderate English aristocrat, placed on the papal throne.
The Outsider, Monday, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, Ben Mendelsohn and Jason Bateman star in a gripping mystery following a seemingly straightforward case of the murder of a young boy.
Food Unwrapped Does Breakfast, Tuesday, Channel 4 The popular series returns with a look back at some favourite brekkie-based investigations. Jimmy Doherty traces the roots of baked beans back to the early settlers in America, while Matt Tebbutt delves into the science behind why nuts always rise to the top of his muesli.
The Rookie, Thursday, Sky Witness Danger is ever-present in season two of the hit cop drama starring Nathan Fillion, as the officers of the Mid-Wilshire precinct grapple with the aftermath of a plotted attack on the city of Los Angeles, leaving Officer Bradford fighting for his life.
The Last Leg, Friday, Channel 4 Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined in the studio by celebrity guests. As ever, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the week’s leading and most entertaining news stories via their acerbic wit, enlightening discussions and unique sketches.
Stewart Copeland’s Adventures In Music, Friday, BBC Four Stewart Copeland has spent a life in music – listening, composing and playing. Having played in 25 bands (most famously The Police), the spell is still strong. But how does music ignite that excitement?