TV Planner 7 Days of Top TV
Saturday June 5 European Hockey Championships, RTÉ 2
Evanne Ní Chuilinn is joined by Arlene Boyles and Gillian Pinder for live coverage of Ireland versus the Netherlands from the European Hockey Championships in Amsterdam. Commentary from Hugh Cahill and Sarah Scott. Push-back is at 2.30pm.
The Scottish Island That Won the Lottery, Channel 4
There are few places in Britain as remote as the Isle of North Uist. Part of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, almost as close to Iceland as it is to London. Not much changes on North Uist. That is, until the islanders lucked out, winning a £3 million lottery windfall.
Saturday GAA Live, RTÉ2
Joanne Cantwell is joined by Donal Óg Cusack and Shane Dowling for live coverage of Limerick v Cork from the LIT Gaelic Grounds in the Allianz Hurling League. Commentary comes from Marty Morrissey and throw-in is at 7.15pm.
Sunday June 6 Reeling in the Years, RTÉ One
The hit series recalls the stories and the soundtrack of 2018, the year the ‘Beast From The East’ brought blizzards and freezing temperatures across the country. Pope Francis came to Ireland, the Irish rugby team celebrated a Grand Slam and the Irish women’s hockey team reached the World Cup nal.
Macgyver, Sky One & NOW TV
When Russ is kidnapped, Mac and the team must break out a previously murderous psychopath, now paci st, (played by special guest star, Joe Pantoliano) from prison to help nd him. Meanwhile, on the run, Mac and Desi are forced to confront their relationship issues.
Dermot Bannon’s Super Small Spaces, RTÉ One
In this new two-part series, our cover star Dermot Bannon travels through the country meeting the people who have designed, renovated, reimagined and rebuilt the spaces around them throughout the pandemic. He meets those who have brought their dreams to life.
Monday June 7 Grace, Virgin Media One
Hard-working Brighton-based detective Roy Grace (John Simm) has given his life to the job, but when the drama opens, his career is at rock bottom. Exiled to running enquiries into long forgotten cold cases, the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, still haunts his thoughts.
Big Zuu’s Big Eats, Dave
Big Zuu heads West to Bristol, the hometown of TV presenter and social media queen, Maya Jama. Inspired by her part Swedish and part Somali roots, Zuu serves up a feast that combines Scandinavian pastries, posh chicken nuggets and a boozy pineapple dessert.
Football’s Gambling Addiction, Channel 4
In her debut documentary, life-long football fan and former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson explores the uncomfortable relationship between gambling and football. She investigates why the beautiful game has become so dependent on money.
Tuesday June 8 Glow Up: Britain’s Next Makeup Star, BBC One
Maya Jama presents the nal of Glowup in which the three remaining MUAS still have the chance to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-up Star. After seven weeks of industry assignments, judges Val and Dom put the nalists in front of a panel of industry heavyweights.
The Good Doctor, Sky Witness & NOW TV
After nding out the gender of their unborn child, Lea’s enthusiasm prompts Shaun to make an e ort to be a more supportive partner. Meanwhile, the team treats a navy pilot whose previous doctor’s misdiagnosis compromises her chances at a full recovery.
Intelligence, Sky One & NOW TV
It’s Harassment and Discrimination training day at Cysec but all is not what is seems with the course leader, Hilary Bowen (Morgana Robinson). It seems that alpha Jerry, who’s used to getting away with behaving how he wants with little consequence, may have met his match.
Wednesday June 9 Prodigal Son, Sky One & NOW TV
This week, when a priest is found murdered in his place of worship, Bright grapples with its e ect on his own trauma. Martin, trying to help with the case, consults his fellow inmate, Friar Pete, whom he learns is keeping a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Ainsley grows worried that Jessica is keeping something from her regarding her relationship with Gil.
V Day, RTÉ One
This new documentary chronicles the biggest vaccine campaign ever recorded in Irish history. It tells the stories of some of the lives of those who were most sidelined by the pandemic, while also charting the many challenges presented by the roll-out.
Faoi Scáth na Sléibhe, TG4
Presenter Cormac Ó hádhmaill explores the mountains of Ulster with the people who live and work around them. From the depths of an ancient stone mine dug deep into a mountainside, to the remains of a World War II plane crash site 600m above sea level, Cormac continues his journey in the wild Bluestack Mountains of Donegal.
Thursday June 10 I’m Fine, RTÉ2
This brand-new documentary follows four brave and inspiring young men who share their struggles with mental health and where that journey has taken them. Traditionally it’s been engrained into young men to be brave, not to cry and not to show emotion, but what kind of toll does that take on men in our society?
Statue Wars: One Summer In Bristol, BBC Two
This one-o documentary follows Bristol’s directly elected mayor, Marvin Rees, as he attempts to hold the city together after the toppling of the statue of Edward Colston and in the face of rising tensions.
Fíorscéal: Diabetes, TG4
Diabetes is the disease of the century and a ects 430 million people worldwide. By 2040, it will a ect one adult in 10. In the last 40 years, a whole system has gone o track because patients either take too many drugs or can no longer a ord them. Only the pharmaceutical industry seems to be thriving in this bleak health situation.
Friday June 11 UEFA Euro 2020, RTÉ2 & BBC One
It’s time for the opening match of the Euros as Turkey travel to face Group A rivals Italy at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. After the shock of failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup - a tournament they had not missed since 1958 Italy has been revitalised by former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, but the Turks are a strong opponent.
Intergalactic, Sky One & NOW TV
As the crew embark on the nal leg of their journey to Arcadia, a collision with an asteroid draws their attention to a covert Commonworld tracker attached to the Hemlock – someone on the ship is a spy and leading the Commonworld to Arcadia.
Later . . . with Jools Holland, BBC Two
Jools’ special guest is Van Morrison, who shares a number from his recently released 42nd studio album, Latest Record Project Volume 1. This album of 28 new songs sees the king of Celtic Soul write a commentary on contemporary life and delve into his ongoing love of blues, R&B and soul.