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SUNDAY
I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Virgin Media 1, 9pm Despite the ongoing negative press surrounding Anthony McPartlin, his long-time co-host and companion Declan Donnelly returns to welcome us to a new series of the much-loved reality competition. This time he is joined by Holly Willoughby, as the famous faces land deep in the jungle, ready to face a series of shiver-inducing challenges. Will they take to their new environment, or will they find it hard to acclimatise to jungle life? The Interrogation of Tony Martin, Channel 4, 9pm This one-off docudrama, starring Steve Pemberton, Daniel Mays and Stuart Graham, recreates the roller coaster real-life story of Tony Martin, a Norfolk farmer who made headlines back in 1999, and divided the opinions of the British public at the same time. It tells the story of the August night when two burglars — 29-year-old Brendon Fearon and 16-year-old Fred Barras — broke into his farmhouse with the intention of robbing him. He opened fire, and they fled, but Barras was later found dead from his injuries. What followed was a high-profile police interrogation and trial, which had to determine the level of accountability that Martin had in Barras’s death. Tin Star, Channel 4, 10pm The nail-bitingly tense drama from Sky, starring Tim Roth, Christina Hendricks and Genevieve O’Reilly, makes its terrestrial debut this evening. Family man Jim Worth looks to leave his personal demons behind him when he takes on the role of police chief in a remote small town. However, trouble sparks after he makes a stand over a proposed oil refinery, which results in his family becoming the focus of a revenge plot. Golem, BBC4, 10.30pm London-based theatre company 1927 present their multi-award winning dystopian fable, which assesses our heavy reliance on machines. The production is a vivid mix of hand-made animation, humour, live music and storytelling, which looks at the state of the human race in 2018, and holds a mirror up to the harsh realities of how we choose to stay connected.
MONDAY
The Chronicles of Mourne, BBC1, 7.30pm The four-part documentary series that looks at the Co Down mountain range wraps up this evening. It may have been a long, harsh winter, but this edition picks up with the first signs of spring beginning to show. New life is blossoming, which adds an uplifting energy to the area. Colin Morgan narrates. Driven: The Billy Monger Story, BBC2, 9pm Billy Monger was only 18 years old when his promising future in racing seemed to be tragically taken away from him after an accident saw him lose both legs. However, as we hear in this oneoff special, Billy refuses to give up on his dreams of one day becoming a Formula 1 driver, as he pushes himself to achieve what some claimed impossible. For Facts Sake, BBC1, 10.45pm Brendan O’Carroll left his Mrs Brown character behind him for this light-hearted quiz show, which wraps up its first series. As always, team captains Danny and Fiona O’Carroll go head-to-head, with Brendan on hosting duties. Each round sees a member of the audience come forward with some incredible and sometimes unbelievable facts, with this edition featuring trivia on everything from the Olympics to onions. The teams are joined for the finale by special guests Bill Oddie and Pat Shields.
TUESDAY
Informer, BBC1, 9pm The first series of the gritty crime drama, starring Nabhaan Rizwan, Paddy Considine and Bel Powley, concludes. The details surrounding the attack on Cafe 66 are now out, meaning that it’s time for the team to wrap the case up and move on. However, a few revelations are still lurking in the shadows which could change things for all involved. 999: What’s Your Emergency? Channel 4, 9pm We discover it’s a thankless job for the staff of Wiltshire’s police, as this fly-on-the-wall documentary series returns. This opener sees the team focus their attention on the 5pc of British families who are the subject of 50pc of the country’s criminal arrests — a shocking statistic that needs a strategic response if the force is to get it under control.
WEDNESDAY
The Contraceptive Pill: How Safe is It? BBC2, 9pm Dr Zoe Williams takes over this edition of Horizon, as she and a team of experts look at both the positive and negative press that surrounds the contraceptive pill. First introduced in 1961, the pill has always been an issue of major contention, with early versions being connected to everything from cancer to bloodclots and depression. The panel hear both sides of the argument, and lay the facts out straight. Brendan O’Connor’s Cutting Edge, RTE1, 9.35pm The host’s late-night discussion show returns for another instalment. As always he is joined by a trio of special guests, Eilish O’Carroll from Mrs Brown’s Boys, Steve Wall from The Stunning and journalist Brenda Power, who will break down the major talking points and offer up their opinions on a selection of topics. Trans Kids: It’s Time to Talk, Channel 4, 10pm Psychotherapist and author Stella O’Malley sets off on a personal journey, as she hears the moving stories of a number of children who are dealing with issues to do with being transgender. She compares how much support is available to youngsters now, compared to when she was growing up. As well as their accounts, she hears from the other side of the subject, as she talks to those who believe that it shouldn’t be up for discussion.
ThUrSDAY
Tomorrow’s World Live: For One Night Only, BBC4, 9pm The long-running factual series was on our screens for 38 years, from its inception in 1965 all the way up to its cancellation in 2003. Veteran hosts Maggie Philbin and Howard Stableford return to present this one-off special, and are joined by Dr Hannah Fry for a nostalgic look back through the archive. They also look at some of the cuttingedge technology that is on the brink of revolutionising our lives. The Irish Post Awards Beo as Londain, TG4, 9.30pm Eamonn Holmes and Aoife Ní Thuairisg present the 41st instalment of the glitzy awards, as a gathered audience of prestigious guests celebrate the many achievements and successes of Irish people living in the UK. The Big Picture: A Woman’s World, RTE1, 9.35pm Miriam O’Callaghan helms this special examination of gender equality, covering everything from the #MeToo movement, gender pay gaps, and the passing of the abortion referendum in Ireland back in May. The team breaks down what it means to be a woman today, and investigates the talking points that still need addressed. The Day Kennedy Died, RTE1, 11.05pm It was a day that shook the world when US President John F Kennedy was assassinated. To mark the 55th anniversary of his death, this special evaluates the timeline as it played out, featuring some never-before-seen interviews with those who were actually there in Texas in 1963.
FrIDAY
The Live Lounge Show, BBC4, 8pm BBC Radio One’s long-running Live Lounge sessions offer music fans something different, as wellknown artists enter the studio to perform special stripped-down versions of their biggest hits, and maybe the odd surprise cover song. This new series, hosted by Clara Amfo, takes us behind the scenes of some recent sessions, including Jess Glynne, Hozier, Rita Ora, Bastille’s collaboration with Marshmello, Twenty One Pilots, Blossoms and many more. Shades of Guilt, More4, 9pm Walter Presents debuts another foreign drama this week, in the form of the first season of this German legal drama, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Anna Stieblich and Pheline Roggan. Defence attorney Friedrich Knonberg is on the case after a struggling married couple’s attempts to spice things up go south. Box Office, Virgin Media 2, 9pm This edition sees Lisa Cannon chat to actor Taron Egerton about his latest big screen outing, Robin Hood. There’s also a review of new thriller The Girl in the Spider’s Web, which stars Claire Foy and continues the story of hacker-turned-vigilante Lisbeth Salander. There’s also a round-up of the latest releases to have landed on Virgin TV On Demand.
SATUrDAY
John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky, Channel 4, 8.30pm This feature-length documentary reflects on one of the most iconic albums of all time, John Lennon’s Imagine, and charts how his relationship with partner and muse Yoko Ono drove the project. Featuring interviews with Julian Lennon, David Bailey, John Dunbar, Dan Richter, Eddie Veale, and Yoko herself. Evita: The Making of a Superstar, BBC2, 9pm Writer and radio host Suzy Klein presents this one-off special, as she dives into the rich history of one of musical theatre’s most beloved characters. Along the way, she chats to a cast of special guests — including Elaine Paige, Hal Prince and Tim Rice — about the magic behind the production, and heads to Argentina to hear the real story behind Eva Peron.