SIX HIGHLIGHTS FOR WHAT EVER MOOD YOU’RE IN
If you want suspense... DEAD STILL
Sunday, 9.30pm, RTé One
Blennerhasset and his new assistant Molloy (right) have been commissioned to travel out to Kingstown to photograph a young boy who recently drowned. However, after becoming trapped by a storm, they soon realise it’s not just the inclement weather making them feel unwelcome. If you want insight... CORNWALL WITH SIMON REEVE Sunday, 8.10pm, BBC2
Simon (right) is used to travelling to the world’s most exotic locations, but for this new two-parter, he’s closer to home. As always, he’s keen to unearth the hidden stories behind the tourist posters, hearing from local people about life in, surprisingly, one of the UK’s poorest counties.
If you want fine dining... MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS
Tuesday-Thursday, 9pm, BBC1 Marcus Wareing, Gregg
Wallace and Monica Galetti (right) are back for a new series of the kitchen challenge. Professional chefs who currently work in pubs and restaurants around the country will be out to prove that they can take their cooking to the next level.
If you want man’s best friend... 12 PUPPIES AND US Wednesday, 8pm, BBC2
This likeable new series follows the stories of 12 puppies as they begin life with their new owners. Across the series, we will see how the new arrivals develop, learn and adapt to their new worlds. For Border collie Meg, that means life as a sheepdog working alongside novice shepherdess Victoria (right).
If you want food for thought... DONAL’SFAMILYFOOD INMINUTES
Wednesday, 8.30pm, RTé One
This week Donal (right) takes on The Big Weekend, when you have that extra time to cook low and slow or do the big feast meal. First up, Donal’s smashburger feast, created to tackle wife Sofie’s pregnancy cravings. He also whips up a buffalo spatchcocked chicken and a crunch banoffee pie.
The first-ever Autumn Nations Cup begins at the Aviva Stadium with an encounter between Ireland and Wales. The last time the sides met here was in the Six Nations in February when Ireland claimed a 24-14 victory. Can Andy Farrell’s (right) men pick themselves up after the pain of Paris?