SIX HIGHLIGHTS FOR WHAT EVER MOOD YOU’RE IN
If you want a kids’ favourite... 50 YEARS OF MR MEN WITH MATT LUCAS Sunday, 6pm, Ch4 If you want Doyle’s Dublin... BACK TO BARRYTOWN Sunday, 9.30pm, RTé One
It’s been 30 years since the world was introduced to the Dublin suburb of Barrytown. Colm Meaney (pictured), who starred in all three film adaptations, presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle’s trilogy of novels, which followed a working-class Dublin family. It starts with a look at The Commitments.
The first Mr Men books were published in 1971, written and illustrated by Roger Hargreaves. Matt Lucas (right) traces the characters’ history, while Roger’s son, Adam – who took over from his father in 1988 – will introduce the newest members of the Mr Men/Little Miss family.
If you want new drama... THE PACT Monday-Tuesday, 9pm, BBC1
When a prank goes wrong and a man ends up dead, four friends are forced into a pact of silence. Eiry Thomas (Keeping Faith), Laura Fraser (The Missing), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Broadchurch) and Heledd Gwynn (Ordinary Lies) – all right – play the conspirators in a new six-part thriller.
If you want songs galore... EUROVISION Tuesday, 8pm, RTé2
Following the cancellation of last year’s Song Contest, all roads lead to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021. Could Ireland score an eighth victory this year? To be in with a chance Dubliner Lesley Roy (right) has to make it through this first semi-final with the song Maps. Marty Whelan provides the commentary.
If you want a murder mystery... INNOCENT Monday-Thursday, 9pm, UTV
Torrid four-part drama starring Katherine Kelly as a teacher finally freed after being wrongly jailed for the murder of a pupil. Now, she’s back in her home town and determined to reclaim her life – only to find husband Sam (Jamie Bamber) engaged to her old friend Karen (Priyanga Burford, right).
If you want a biology lesson... PLEAN BEE Thursday, 9.30pm, TG4
Bee numbers have been declining in many countries over the past few decades, and Ireland is no exception. This documentary finds out the reasons why and looks at the potential consequences if we fail to tackle the problem. It also explores the AllIreland Pollinator Plan, which hopes to reverse the decline.