THIS WEEK, I’M WATCHING...

Death And Nightingales

RTÉ One, Mon, 9.35pm New period drama based on Eugene McCabe’s novel, it stars Red Rock’s Ann Skelly as a woman tempted to leave her wicked stepfather, Matthew Rhys, by the mysterious Jamie Dornan.

Mrs Wilson

BBC One, Tues, 9pm In this promising threepart, true-life drama, Ruth Wilson plays her own grandmother who – after her husband died – was confronted by a woman also claiming to be his wife.

The Late Late Toy Show

RTÉ One, Fri, 9.35pm Light the fire, give the kids an early bath, put on the kettle, and snuggle up for the television highlight of the year as we all play jumper bingo – what will Ryan Tubridy wear this year?