TV Planner
Seven days of TV recommendations
Saturday January 25 The Royal House of Windsor, Channel 4
The penultimate instalment of the epic family saga of the world’s most famous dynasty features correspondence from the Queen’s personal family archive held at Windsor, and reveals how a naïve 19-year-old was transformed into a global celebrity, Diana.
Great American Railroad Journeys, BBC Two
Michael Portillo is back with his free rail pass, this time heading to Alaska. Beginning his journey amid the snow-capped mountains of the Kenai Peninsula, he finds a Russian Orthodox church along with traditional Russian food and costumes.
Saturday GAA Live Dublin v Kerry, RTÉ Two
Following their epic match – and replay – in last year’s All-Ireland Final, the two best football teams in the country go head-tohead once again in this much anticipated National League clash at Croke Park.
Sunday January 26 Top Gear, BBC Two
Petrolheads Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff set off on a summer holiday in super-cheap second-hand convertibles. Chris tests the new Ariel Atom on track, and Freddie attempts to bungee-jump an old Rover off a dam. What could possibly go wrong?
Dr Eva’s Great Escape, RTÉ One
As Eva Orsmond and husband Wyatt lurch from budget crisis to building crises, all complicated by their lack of Portuguese, we learn if their dream of owning a hotel in Portugal is a recipe for disaster or the best thing that’s ever happened to them. And then gardener Diarmuid Gavin arrives.
The Trial of Christine Keeler, BBC One
In the final episode of the ‘Profumo Affair’ drama, Christine Keeler’s lie about Lucky Gordon (Anthony Welsh) haunts her and she faces trial herself. Immediately followed on BBC Two by the documentary Keeler, Profumo, Ward and Me .
Monday January 27 The Windermere Children, BBC Two
August, 1945. A coach-load of children arrive at the Calgarth Estate by Lake Windermere in England. They are survivors of the Nazi Holocaust. From BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Simon Block comes the first dramatisation of a remarkable true story.
The Outsider, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV
While retracing the Maitlands’ recent family vacation in Dayton, Ohio, Holly pursues a possible connection to an eerily similar case and gains valuable insight from local former detective Andy Katcavage. Meanwhile, Glory faces increased scrutiny in her daily life.
2020 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, RTÉ Two
Ageing rockers Aerosmith receive Person of the Year awards amid the gong-giving, with Alicia Keys as the host from Los Angeles. Artists in the running for Record of the Year include Bon Iver, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, HER, Khalid, Lil Nas X and Lizzo.
Tuesday January 28 The Style Counsellors, RTÉ One
Eileen Smith and Suzanne Jackson are in Dublin to meet Máire. After two difficult pregnancies, Máire has tended to wear dark clothes to cover her new body shape. Will The Style Counsellors be able to help her find her fashion mojo?
Crazy Delicious, Channel 4
In this episode, astrophysics enthusiast Harry, flavour maverick Elainea and Italian dessert queen Gabi take on three new challenges to impress the Food Gods. Their first task is to make the common apple the star of a brand-new dish, before pushing their imaginations to the limit.
Ár gClub, TG4
Join Naomh Anna ladies football manager Tony Lee as he prepares his newly promoted team for a season in the Galway Intermediate championship. In Rathnure, Wexford, we meet the O’Connor family, the five sisters all involved with the club.