Seven Days
SUNDAY
Titanic: Into The Heart Of
The Wreck
7.30PM, CH4 HHHH
From the epic discovery of the wreck by a French-American team in 1985 to the exploratory missions led by the film director James Cameron, this documentary tells the story of some of the greatest Titanic expeditions, and charts the evolution of the most scrutinised shipwreck in the world.
Call The Midwife
8PM, BBC1 HHHH
Sister Hilda is away on a course, so Sister Julienne steps in to carry out home visits – and, while conducting a routine examination, she notices that an expectant mum’s toddler daughter is displaying worrying symptoms.
Cheetah Family & Me
8.30PM, RTé2 HHH
In the concluding part of the documentary, wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan is joined by guides Richard Satekge and Julius Mkhize as he follows two female cheetahs to learn more about the challenges they face .
Comhluadar Ceoil 8.30PM, TG4 HHH
Over the course of their career, Altan have collaborated with everyone from Enya to Dolly Parton. Now though, the traditional Irish band are meeting up with Dáithí Ó Sé for a chat and to bring the musical series to a conclusion.
Gods Of Snooker
9PM, BBC2 HHHH
In the early 1980s, Steve Davis’s star was on the rise – he won the world title in 1981, 1983 and 1984 – but he would face many setbacks on the way to the top.
Highlights of Davis v Taylor: The ’85 Black Ball Final follows (10pm).
MONDAY
How To Cook Well
With Rory O’Connell
7.30PM, RTé ONE HHH
Tonight, Rory is whipping up a classic – French onion soup with thyme leaves and gruyère toasts. The craft segment highlights Shanagarry Potters, which uses organic local clay and traditional techniques.
Wonderful World Of Cakes 8.05PM, RTé2 HHH
Soreen is one of Britain’s best-loved malt loaves, and now this series is finding out why. It also meets the former Apprentice contestant who now makes artisan brownies for cafes and delis in Wales.
Catching Paedophiles:
Crime And Punishment
9PM, CH4 HHH
This disturbing documentary follows Hampshire Police’s Internet Child Abuse Team as they investigate a case in which a man has been uploading indecent images. Things take an even darker turn when officers realise he might be abusing two young children.
Inside No 9 9.30PM, BBC2 HHH
The award-winning writer Spencer Maguire (Steve Pemberton) finds himself blackmailed by a super-fan unhappy with how he ended his favourite show. But as always in these macabre tales, not everything is as it seems.
Godfather Of Harlem
9.35PM, RTé2 HHH
The Harlem community rallies to free innocent black teenagers and bystanders who have been savagely beaten and arrested by police. However, Adam Clayton Powell takes a different approach to Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X
The Nevers
10.10PM, SKY ATLANTIC HHHH See TV Week, page 25.
TUESDAY
Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook
7.30PM, UTV HHH
Ainsley Harriott arrives in southern Spain to soak up the sunshine in Seville – and finds the perfect spot to rustle up a charred orange and spiced almond salad.
Good Evening Europe
7.30PM, RTé2 HHH
Ireland still holds the record for the most Eurovision wins, which means it’s also hosted the contest seven times. Here, viewers get to relive some memorable moments from those occasions, starting with the contest held in the Gaiety in 1971.
The Money Maker
9PM, CH4 HHH
Shaun Sookoo started his Caribbeaninspired frozen meal delivery company, Winny’s Meals – named after his mum – three years ago, and business seems to be booming. But when entrepreneur Eric Collins takes a dive into the books, he discovers there are serious problems.
Fargo 10.30PM, TG4 HHH
The first season of the acclaimed crime drama continues as Lester (Martin Freeman) finds that going back to work brings new complications. Meanwhile, Malvo continues to prove very unpredictable.
Hospital 11.30PM, BBC2 HHHH
At University Hospital Coventry, a backlog of suspected gynaecological cancer cases is growing in the wake of the pandemic – and the pressure mounts on doctors to diagnose and treat their patients in time.
WEDNESDAY
Location, Location, Location 8PM, CH4 HHH
Phil Spencer catches up with two sets of house-hunters who were looking for dream gardens as well as dream homes.
A Very Royal Baby: From Cradle To Crown 9PM, CH4 HHHH
With a combination of nostalgic archive footage and interviews with royal insiders, this is a definitive insight into every stage of the royal baby story and how it has changed over the past 100 years. It’s timely too, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expecting their second child in the coming weeks.
Marú Inár Measc
9.30PM, TG4 HHH
This series focuses on people who thought they’d got away with murder. It begins with the case of Ann Nancy Smyth, who was found dead in 1987.
Grey’s Anatomy
10.25PM, RTé2 HHH
Pressure is mounting in the hospital, but
Jo, Link and Jackson still find time to play an unconventional drinking game. Richard is questioning his faith, and Maggie and Winston work together to treat an uneasy patient.
The Sinner
10.30PM, TG4 HHH
Jamie is struggling to get his life back on track, which isn’t going to be easy in light of recent events – especially as Ambrose is pushing for the NYPD to investigate him for new crime. Meanwhile, Sonya and Leela have a conversation.
THURSDAY
Dragons’ Den
8PM, BBC1 HHH
Luxury home fragrances, scent-detection courses for dogs, a private chef service and children’s books you can actually plant are among the ideas pitched this week. But will the Dragons part with their precious cash?
Eurovision 8PM, RTé2 HHH
Ireland took part in Tuesday’s semi-final, but there’s a chance to check out some of the other contenders tonight as the second batch battle it out in Rotterdam. Who will make it through to the allimportant final on Saturday night?
Subnormal: A British Scandal 9PM, BBC1 HHHH
This shocking documentary examines one of the biggest scandals in the history of British education, revealing how, in the 1960s and 1970s, black children were disproportionately sent to schools for the ‘educationally subnormal’. Here, we meet some of those affected.
Saved By A Stranger
9PM, BBC2 HHHH
Now 87, twins Peter and George would like to reunite with their childhood friends, whose father hid them from the Nazis and helped their family to reach safety in London.
The Sister
10.15PM, RTé ONE HHH
Russell Tovey stars in a new thriller as a Nathan, who is haunted by the sudden death of a young woman at a party. Only one other person knows exactly what happened that night – and he’s about to re-enter Nathan’s life.
FRIDAY
Young Sheldon
7.30PM, RTé ONE HHH
The current series of the sitcom comes to an end as Missy faces a rite of passage – her first heartbreak. Unfortunately, it has wider consequences for the rest of the family, as it triggers a series of events that could push the Coopers to the brink.
Live Irish Cup Final
7.30PM, BBC2 HHH
Windsor Park is currently undergoing maintenance, so for just the third time in its history, the final is being held somewhere other than Belfast, as the teams take to the pitch at Mourneview Park in Lurgan to battle it out for the cup.
The Shelter: Animal SOS
8.30PM, RTé ONE HHHH
In this episode, the dedicated staff at the DSPCA facility in the Dublin mountains come to the rescue of an orphaned fox cub, and also try to give a new lease of life to some wild cats. Meanwhile, the vets are busy treating an injured Staffie – can they get the poorly pooch back on its feet and enjoying a dog’s life again?
Have I Got News For You
9PM, BBC1 HHHH
Sardonic comedian Richard Ayoade is guest host, while Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined on the panel by former co-chairwoman of the Conservative Party, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, and Pointless co-host Richard Osman.
The Late Late Show
9.35PM, RTé ONE HHH
Ryan Tubridy has recently said that he’s hoping a live audience can return to the show sooner rather than later. In the meantime though, we can still soak up the atmosphere at home as more guests drop by for interviews and music.
SATURDAY
Marty’s Magical Eurovision Moments
6.55PM, RTé ONE HHHH
To get viewers in the mood for the main event, Marty Whelan brings us some of his favourite moments from the contest, including the most memorable winners and Ireland’s record-breaking string of victories.
Eurovision Song
Contest 2021
8PM, RTé ONE & BBC1 HHHHH Tonight’s big ceremony comes from Rotterdam, and is hosted by Chantal Janzen, Jan Smit, Edsilia Rombley and Nikkie de Jager. There will be performances by Duncan Laurence, Dutch DJ Afrojack, and a collaboration between six former Eurovision winners. Hopefully Lesley Roy will be flying the flag for Ireland.