+ Top 7 Shows of the week
Dancing with the Stars, Sunday, RTÉ One
Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne host the third show of this year’s series and it’s all starting to get a bit serious. This week sees the rst dancer eliminated, a prospect none of the 11 celebs will be relishing.
The 2020 SAG Awards, Monday, RTÉ 2 The Golden Globes gave us the rst inkling of who could be heading for Oscar glory next month, but the Screen Actors Guild awards provide a more accurate barometer. Sadly, Saoirse Ronan didn’t make the cut for Little Women, but Andrew Scott is in the running for his hot priest in Fleabag.
Ray Donovan, Tuesday, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV
In the season seven nale of the hardhitting US drama, Ray nally learns the truth about his sister Bridget’s death. Meanwhile, Terry deals with the death of a friend and his own mortality. And Mickey’s quest for the money he’s owed comes to a head.
Crazy Delicious, Tuesday, Channel 4 Everyday meals are turned into extraordinary culinary creations for this new food competition. Renowned chefs and ‘Gods of Food’ Heston Blumenthal, Swedish restaurateur, Niklas Ekstedt and US chef, Carla Hall, challenge the UK’s most passionate cooks to produce remarkable meals.
Portrait Artist of the Year 2020, Tuesday, Sky One & NOW TV
Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell are back to find the next Portrait Artist of the Year. Throughout the series, 24 celebrity sitters from the world of stage, screen, sport and music will take to the podium as hopefuls from Britain and Ireland vie for the coveted title.
Travels In Euroland With Ed Balls, Thursday, BBC Two
Ed Balls heads to Europe as part of a three-part BBC Two series, to discover why so many people are rejecting mainstream politics. On his travels, the former politician meets everyday voters to find out what’s behind this populist revolution.
The Importance of Being Oscar, Thursday, RTÉ One
This special brings together a stellar group of experts and enthusiasts cast to explore the Irish writer’s illustrious career, controversial personal life and concluding fall from grace. Contributors include Stephen Fry and Merlin Holland, Oscar’s grandson.