7 Days of Top TV
Saturday May 22 Game Of Talents, Virgin Media One & UTV
Vernon Kay hosts this fun- lled entertainment talent show where a team of celebrities must use all their wits to guess the secret talents of a variety of contestants as they compete to win each challenge.
Arena: African Apocalypse, BBC Two
British-nigerian poet and activist Femi Nylander travels to West Africa to discover the modern-day impact on its people of atrocities that took place over a century ago. Femi traces the footsteps of a murderous French army o cer, Paul Voulet.
Channel 4 The Great Garden Revolution,
In the nal episode, the experts celebrate kitchen gardens and spaces where we can grow our own veg, herbs and fruit. They visit chefs James and Karen in Wake eld in West Yorkshire, who want to grow their own. Can the team transform their garden into a space teeming with fresh produce?
Sunday May 23 Reeling In The Years, RTÉ One
Looks back to 2016, a year that saw a general election in Ireland, the Brexit referendum in the UK and Donald Trump’s election as US President. It was also the year of the Rio Olympics and the Euro 2016 soccer championship nals in France.
Cork Folk Festival, TG4
Despite the pandemic, the best of Irish music gathered last autumn to celebrate one of Irelands best loved music festivals. Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, brings us an hour of music and song from legendary artists and showcases some of the stars of the future.
The Pursuit Of Love, BBC One
Linda (Lily James) is living her best life in Paris with her new wealthy French lover. But back in England, Fanny (Emily Beecham) is furious that Linda is outing society’s strict rules for women, while she feels trapped in her own unexciting marriage to Alfred. Then war breaks out...
Monday May 24 How To Cook Well With Rory O’connell, RTÉ One
Rory prepares two soups – his yearround green vegetable soup, and a wild garlic soup. He also makes a warm salad of Gubbeen cheese and bacon, with spiced cranberries, and cooks rustic oven roast potatoes. And he makes wild garlic and parsley pesto.
Dr Cassidy’s Casebook, RTÉ One
Former State Pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy re ects on the issues and cases which shaped her career in Ireland. The nal episode looks at cases involving exhumation or applying 21st Century science to cold cases.
Motherland, BBC Two
It’s Mother’s Day in Motherland and Julia is feeling completely ignored, while Meg’s family has gone way over the top in reaction to her cancer diagnosis. Anne is beside herself with excitement at the prospect of a day out with her Mammy, while Liz and Kevin ty to avoid Mum stu altogether with a trip to the countryside.
Tuesday May 25 The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and A Conservatorship, RTÉ 2
A journey from Los Angeles to Britney Spears’s hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, untangling the complexities surrounding the conservatorship. The lm delves into her passionate fan base and attens a court hearing.
City on a Hill, Sky Atlantic & NOW TV
Corrupt FBI agent Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon) is back, looking to exploit Boston’s criminal justice system in a desperate attempt to salvage his own career. Unfortunately for Jackie, ADA Decourcy Ward (Aldis Hodge) is onto his adversary’s latest misstep.
Bake Off: The Professionals, Channel 4
Hosted by Liam Charles and Tom Allen, the toughest Bake O on TV returns, as teams of pastry chefs from top hotels, restaurants and small businesses in Cardi , Bristol, Norfolk, Brighton and London compete to be crowned best patisserie team in Britain. The teams face testing challenges judged by Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.
Wednesday May 26 Cook In With Mark Moriarty, RTÉ One
Chef Mark loves throwing a dinner party for his friends and family and despite working in a Michelin star restaurant, when he’s o the clock he loves nothing more than simple homecooked food. He’ll be reviving a classic for starters with a prawn cocktail, then it’s onto an epic beef Wellington with the wow factor.
Márú Inár Measc, TG4
How does a community get on with their lives, knowing that there might be a killer in their midst? In December 1979, the entire country was gripped by the disappearance of 23-year old Phyllis Murphy. It spurred the communities of Kildare to go out in one of the biggest searches ever in Ireland.
Bloods, Sky One & NOW TV
After their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo’s observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek nally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister.
Thursday May 27 The Handmaid’s Tale, RTÉ 2
June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.
Intruder, Virgin Media One
A uent, high- ying liberals Rebecca and Sam live an idyllic life in their luxurious coastal house, until their paradise is shattered one night when two teenagers break into their home. Stars Helen Behan and Elaine Cassidy.
Breeders, Sky One & NOW TV
Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard return as the loving parents and exhausted human beings who are doing their best to hide that they are winging their way through it all. With Ava now ten years old and Luke almost 13, Paul and Ally must consider their independence.
Friday May 28 The Shelter: Animal SOS, RTÉ One
In this episode, a Shih Tzu arrives at the shelter in a sorry state and kitten season kicks o , with care sta and volunteers pulling out all the stops to save some orphaned newborns.
Inside Culture With Mary Beard, BBC Two
Mary’s exploration of arts and culture continues this week as she asks, why do we have to act our age? And what happens when we don’t? Mary examines age-blind casting, such as Ian Mckellen in a new production of Hamlet.
Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel, Channel 4
Documentary celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Robert Popper’s comedy. With behind-the-scenes material and outtakes, it features interviews with Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter (who died away in April), Simon Bird and Tom Rosenthal.