tv & film highlights
SUNDAY Elections RTE1, 11am
The weekend’s packed elections coverage continues today, with Aine Lawlor, Miriam O’Callaghan and David McCullagh providing comprehensive insight on everything we need to know about the progress of the local elections, the referendum on divorce arrangements and the European election count. Bryan Dobson joins Miriam and David for further coverage at 9.55pm.
Ireland’s Favourite Folk Song RTE1, 7.30pm
Famous faces analyse the final two iconic songs of the series — Only A Woman’s Heart and The Rocky Road To Dublin.
Arrival (2016) Channel 4, 9pm
Denis Villeneuve’s stirring sci-fi, starring Amy Adams (below right) and Jeremy Renner. The Earth is visited by 12 gigantic spacecrafts that land around the globe. It is now a race against time to find a way to communicate with this new species, so the American government bring in a talented linguist in the hopes she can find a way to talk to the aliens.
MONDAY Not Going Out BBC1, 9pm
Lee Mack and Sally Bretton bring the 10th series of their sitcom to an end. Lucy is away with the kids while Lee has a builder in to tackle some much-needed handiwork around the house. However, he isn’t the easiest to motivate, leading to trouble.
Trainwreck (2015) RTE2, 9pm
Romantic comedy, starring Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. Amy, who refuses to be tied down by a relationship, begins to question her principals when she meets loving and funny good guy, Aaron.
A Very British Sex Shop Channel 4, 10pm
Documentary following the Richardson family, who run a number of sex shops in Brighton. Dad Tim — who runs things with the help of new wife Calandra, ex-wife Nancy and children Kizzy and Taz — has been in the business for over 20 years, but could his latex fashion show venture end up costing him big?
TUESDAY Scannal RTE1, 7pm
A look back at the issues that prevented five huge concerts by country music legend Garth Brooks from going ahead at Croke Park back in the summer of 2014.
The Planets BBC2, 9pm
Professor Brian Cox takes us on a journey into our solar system, as he uses the latest research and technologies to explore the connection shared by the planets. This opener focuses on Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
WEDNESDAY Michael Davitt — Radical TG4, 9.30pm
This special looks back on the remarkable life and work of Michael Davitt, the land activist whose tireless campaigning and work as a politician would play a part in reshaping Ireland.
Killing Eve RTE2, 9.30pm
The second series of the thrilling drama comes to an end as a wrong move on Eve’s part spells disaster. Meanwhile, Villanelle closes in on her target and prepares to strike one last time.
Focus (2015) RTE1, 9.35pm
Drama, starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. A veteran con artist has his latest plan thrown into chaos when a woman from his past suddenly returns.
THURSDAY Super Garden RTE1, 7pm
Hosts Aine Lawlor and Marty Morrissey kick off this year’s Bloom coverage by announcing the winner of the green-fingered competition, live from Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
Bloom 2019 RTE1, 8.30pm
The excitement continues for Aine Lawlor and Marty Morrissey as they check out some of the highlights from the first day of the grand gardening exhibition.
The Hangover Part III (2013) RTE2, 9.30pm
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis reunite for this comedy sequel. The Wolfpack find themselves in deep with a ruthless mobster who wants them to track down Mr Chow.
FRIDAY Have I Got News for You BBC1, 9pm
Richard Ayoade guest hosts the final instalment in this series of the comedy panel show, as regular captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop team up with Richard Osman and Kiri PritchardMcLean to offer their witty take on this week’s news headlines.
The Boxer (1997) RTE2, 10.15pm
Jim Sheridan’s drama, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Emily Watson. Danny Flynn is released after serving 14 years in prison and looks to re-acclimatise himself to life in Belfast.
SATURDAY Deadwood: The Movie Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Considered as one of HBO’s finest dramas, the superb Western — featuring an allstar cast that includes Ian McShane and Timothy Olyphant — returns after a 13-year wait. This feature-length special acts as the fitting conclusion that the show deserves, wrapping up the misadventures and dirty deeds of the Wild West townsfolk.