Seven Days

SUNDAY

Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh 9.25AM, UTV HHHH Alan Titchmarsh will be bringing you the best of the countryside in his new Sunday morning show. Over the next 10 weeks, Alan and his celebrity guests will be showing us how to make the most of our outside spaces no matter how big or small.

Soccer Aid For Unicef 2020 6.30PM, UTV HHHH

There will be no fans inside Old Trafford for this staging of the celebrity charity match, which aims to raise money for disadvantaged children around the world. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney returns to his old stamping ground to take charge of an England team against a Soccer Aid World XI.

An Ríl Deal

8PM, TG4 HHHH

Judges Breandán de Gallaí, Úna Ní Fhlatharta and Roy Galvin will be offering their expert opinion as a new batch of talented Irish dancers take to the stage. Síomha Ní Ruairc is on hosting duties and David Geaney mentors the hopefuls.

Mortimer & Whitehouse:

Gone Fishing 8PM, BBC2 HHHH Bob and Paul attempt to ensnare a big pike – something that has eluded them so far on their fishing trips. And Bob has certainly found a unique place for the pair to stay – a cosy little house converted from an old public toilet block!

Harry Hill’s World Of TV

8.30PM, BBC2 HHHH

Harry turns his gaze onto the making of historical documentaries. From Kenneth Clark’s epic series Civilisation to Danny Dyer’s magisterial appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, Harry will be looking at what goes into making one of TV’s most popular genres.

MONDAY

Jamie: Keep Cooking Family Favourites 8.30PM, CH4 HHHH Jamie Oliver gives the humble roast chicken a Korean makeover, turns a salmon fillet into the perfect traybake, and finishes off by rustling up a superspeedy pistachio cake. If this doesn’t get you cooking, nothing will.

The Diagnosis Detectives

9PM, BBC2 HHH

In episode two, Michael Mosley and his team of 12 medical experts face a race against time to diagnose a man with a life-threatening skin condition, and a mother suffering a dramatic decline in health that has seen her losing over four stone in the past 18 months.

Yellowstone 9.30PM, RTÉ2 HHH

Luckily, fans of this US drama didn’t have to wait long for the second series to arrive. It begins as Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch, while John faces having his reputation damaged, and Rainwater pitches a plan to the council.

TUESDAY

Eat Well For Less?

8PM, BBC1 HHH

Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin kick off the new series of the lifestyle challenge. The Macbeth family rely on microwave ready meals – can the boys help mum Holly to cook from scratch for herself and her two sons?

Love Your Family Garden

8PM, UTV HHH

Alan Titchmarsh looks back at three episodes in which deserving families received the gardens of their dreams, from a teen hangout to a woodland adventure garden.

Ros na Rún @25 8.30PM, TG4 HHH The soap’s 25th season will begin soon, but before that, TG4 is celebrating by looking back at some of Ros na Rún’s most memorable storylines and characters. The first episode focuses on Tadhg Ó Direáin, who has been there since the beginning, serving as the local publican, undertaker and a callous businessman.

How To Cook Well With Rory O’Connell

8.30PM, RTÉ ONE HHH

Rory brings viewers more modern recipes, which are deceptively simple to make, including roast aubergines with sorrel and date dressing, and mackerel cakes which come served with spiced tomato oil.

Miss America

10.15, RTÉ ONE HHHH

The focus of the second episode of this fascinating drama shifts to feminist icon Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne), who is set on using her clout to fight for women’s rights. But she faces opposition from Phyllis (Cate Blanchett).

WEDNESDAY

Zoo Mum – Our Lives

7.30PM, BBC1 HHH

Meet Sarah Forsyth, curator at Colchester

Zoo. It was forced to close to visitors because of Covid-19, but animals still need to be fed and watered – and with four out of five of her keeping staff furloughed, it’s a busy time for Sarah…

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts

8PM, BBC2 HHHH

Mary returns with a new, six-part series, bringing us simple dishes that will brighten up even the dullest of days. In the opening episode, Mary heads back to Paris, where she learned her trade. She also finds time for a spot of sightseeing and lunch under the Eiffel Tower.

The Secret Life Of The Zoo

8PM, CH4 HHHH

This episode looks at some of Chester Zoo’s greatest escapologists, including

Andean bear cub Madidi, who made a break for it when her mum’s back was turned. And when the Sumatran orangutans are moved to a new home, four of the troupe go missing...

Slí na mBeaglaoich

8PM, RTÉ2 HHHH

The second leg of Cormac and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich’s road trip takes them from

Shannon to Clare. They hear plenty of tunes, but also find time to stop off for a cup of tea in Father Ted’s house where they meet some musical sisters.

Coronation Street Icons: Liz McDonald

8.30PM, VIRGIN ONE HHH

The final episode of this trip down memory lane celebrates the greatest moments over three decades from one of the Street’s most iconic landladies, so memorably played by Beverley Callard since 1989.

Defending The Guilty

9PM, RTÉ2 HHH

Will Sharpe stars in this British sitcom as idealistic pupil barrister Will Packham, who is getting to grips with the legal system. He believes his job is to make sure that justice is done, but he’s about to be disabused of that notion by his cynical mentor Caroline (Katherine Parkinson). 24 Hours In A & E

9PM, CH4 HHHH

This instalment follows the stories of three patients and how they cope when life takes an unexpected turn. They include Steve, who is rushed to St George’s after severing three of his fingers with an electric saw.

Can We Cure Kids’ Cancer?

10PM, CH4 HHHH

This emotional documentary follows three families as they undergo both cutting-edge and traditional treatments at the Royal Marsden, which has been treating children with cancer for more than 60 years.

THURSDAY

Seal le Dáithí

7.30PM, TG4 HHH

Dáithí Ó Sé returns for a new series. His first guest is broadcaster, actor, musician and comedian Aonghus McAnally, who recently retired from RTÉ television and radio after 41 years. He’ll be looking back on his lengthy career.

Great Continental Railway Journeys 8PM, BBC2 HHHH Michael Portillo dusts off his 1936 Bradshaw’s Continental Railway Guide for the last time as he embarks on the final leg of his odyssey, a scenic thousand-mile rail journey across Sweden. And fittingly for the occasion, he dresses in the country’s national colours, with a fetching blue blazer and yellow trousers.

Location, Location, Location: 20 Years And Counting

8PM, CH4 HHHH

Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on their searches for million-pound houses, and remember the show’s youngest-ever house-hunter with the biggest-ever budget.

Semi-Detached

9.35PM, BBC2 HHH

In this week’s frantic 25 minutes of realtime comedy, Stuart and the family rush to the hospital to be by the bedside of Stuart’s dad, Willie. There, a needlephobic Stu is asked to have a blood test, while a drunk Ted tries to make things better with his wife, Kate.

The 2 Johnnies Do America

9.30PM, RTÉ2 HHHH

The duo round off their visit to LA with a spot of goat yoga with Irish actress, model and writer Hannah Rose May. Then, after a trip to a brewery in Santa Monica, they head to Miami for mermaid lessons.

FRIDAY

Gardeners’ World

8PM, BBC2 HHHH

Monty Don is reaping a harvest from the vegetable garden, while Nick Bailey meets a zoologist who has spent his life exploring the microscopic insects that live in soil.

The Romantics And Us With Simon Schama 9PM, BBC2 HHHH See TV Week, page 25.

Atlantic: A Year In The Wild

9PM, CH5 HHHH

Vast and unforgiving, the Atlantic covers 20% of the Earth’s surface, stretching from Antarctica to the Arctic, and from the Americas to Europe and Africa. This new four-parter charts the ocean through the seasons.

SATURDAY

Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club 10PM, UTV HHHH

Wossy is back with this Saturday night comedy showcase. In light of venues shutting their doors during the pandemic, the host is recreating the vibe of beloved small comedy clubs, as well as showcasing the best up-and-coming talent and new material from established acts.

Superhuman Summer:

The Paralympic Rewind

6PM, CH4 HHHH

Johnny Vegas and Jonnie Peacock are joined by Clare Balding, Alex Brooker, Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe to celebrate iconic moments from the London and Rio Paralympic Games.

Glor Tire: Rogha & Togha

8.30PM, TG4 HHHH

The last programme in the series features sets by ‘Ireland’s favourite country singer’ Jimmy Buckley, with veteran Armagh singer Susan McCann.