Seven Days

SUNDAY

Dancing With The Stars 6.30PM, RTé ONE

★★★

The final is looming, which means the pressure is building on the remaining celebs. Hopefully the nerves won’t show as Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne invite them to take to floor to impress the judges – and viewers.

Serengeti II 7.15PM, RTé2

★★★ Lupita Nyong’o narrates the second series of the dramatised natural history show. In the first episode, the animals go in search of higher ground as they scramble to escape a flood, and there are tensions in the lion pride.

Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy 7.15PM, BBC2

★★★

In part two, the actor heads to Rome in search of the famous ‘four pastas’: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and alla Gricia. He also samples a selection of cheeses and sausages made from sheep and pigs farmed in the area.

The Great Pottery Throw Down: The Final 7.45PM, CH4 ★★★★

Guest host Ellie Taylor returns to join Siobhán McSweeney to present the grand final as the three remaining potters face two of their toughest challenges yet: to create grand totem sculptures that tell the stories of their lives, and then take on devil’s work — it’s not in any way as sinister as it sounds.

Peaky Blinders

Back in Britain, Tommy (Cillian Murphy) gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom-fighters and Boston gangsters in episode two of the final series. As the players stack up against the Brummie gang leader, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.

9PM, BBC1 ★★★★ MONDAY

Faoi Bhláth 8PM, RTé ONE ★★★

Meadows were once widespread, but that is no longer the case Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh is heading for the hills of the Dingle Peninsula to find an ancient habitat, home to wildflowers including the cowslip and the yellow rattle.

The Great Cookbook Challenge 8PM, CH4 ★★★

The four semi-finalists face two challenges, and one is to prepare a lavish meal to be photographed for a doublepage spread that, they hope, will be in the winning cookbook. Jamie Oliver is on hand to guide them, and three will go through to the final.

Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next

9PM, BBC1

★★★

Following on from last year’s Harvey And Me, about Katie Price’s bond with her eldest son, this new film charts their lives as Harvey attends college and settles into his own flat. While he becomes more independent, his mum has to turn to her family for support.

The Real Peaky Blinders 9PM, BBC2

★★★★

With the final series of the gangster drama under way (Sundays, BBC1), this new two-parter reveals the real-life inspiration for Tommy Shelby and his criminal clan. The story begins in Birmingham and other industrial cities in the late 19th century.

Moors Murders: The Trial 9PM, CH4 ★★★

In this harrowing final episode, Myra Hindley’s brother-in-law, David Smith, and journalist Clive Entwistle describe Ian Brady and Hindley’s murder trial in 1966, and the tension in court as a tape of the pair’s heinous crimes was played.

TUESDAY Home Of The Year 8.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

The properties competing for the coveted title this week are a split-level home in Co Wicklow, a 1950s estate home in Dublin, and a renovated 1870s cottage with a barrel roof extension in Sligo. Which one will impress the judges?

This Is Going To Hurt 9PM, BBC1 ★★★★

With his career under threat, Adam’s mental state is deteriorating rapidly and, at his own engagement party, he’s determined to find out who betrayed him. Shruti is also in trouble, and doesn’t know where to turn…

Rock Till We Drop 9PM, BBC2 ★★★

Lady Leshurr and Martin Kemp have formed their OAP rock bands, but both are having drummer trouble — Arty, 72, doesn’t like reggae, and would rather go home than change his style, while 95year-old Roy doesn’t think he can play a full set.

The Witchfinder 10PM, BBC2 ★★★★

This promising new sitcom from Steve Coogan’s production company puts an absurd take on a scary time in British history. It’s set during the English Civil War, and stars Tim Key as incompetent witchfinder Gideon Bannister and Daisy May Cooper as a woman who may be a witch — but probably isn’t.

An Diabhal Inti 10PM, TG4 ★★★

A new series explores the history of witch hunts, asking why thousands of people, mainly women, were accused of being in league with the devil. It begins with the stories of two Irish women who were branded as witches.

Killing Eve

10.15PM, RTé ONE ★★★ She may be a dab hand at switching personas, but Villanelle is finding her current quest for change is not going to plan. Meanwhile, Eve tracks down someone who may be useful, and Carolyn finds herself pushed aside by MI6.

WEDNESDAY Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 8PM, CH4 ★★★

This week, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back at houses where the owners were struggling with redundant rooms and unused space. Was a layout change the answer, or did the couples have to move?

Your Body Uncovered With Kate Garraway

8PM, BBC2 ★★★

Kate helps Rozi, a doting grandmother to 23 grandchildren, to understand why Covid hit her so hard. She also meets Adrian, whose prostate has enlarged so much that he’s in agony. And when you see 3-D images of the problem gland, you’ll quickly see why!

Michael Mosley: Who Made Britain Fat? 9PM, CH4

★★★★

An unexpected consequence of the pandemic has been a rise in obesity; the UK government has set new targets to tackle this growing problem, but can they succeed where nearly 700 previous policies failed? In this first of two parts, Michael Mosley takes a closer look at the new anti-obesity proposals.

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr

9PM, BBC1 ★★★★

The comedian is back on the hunt for talent, passion and dazzling designs with the chance of a commercial contract with a Cornish hotel up for grabs. The contestants are paired up and asked to transform five upmarket rental apartments in Manchester into cool contemporary spaces.

Ireland’s Dirty Laundry 9.35PM, RTé ONE ★★★

The concluding part of the documentary focuses on the present-day ramifications. One of the principal witnesses, Elizabeth Coppin, pursues legal action to have what she experienced in the wash rooms during the 1940s and 1950s recognised internationally as torture, facilitated by the Irish State.

Gossip Girl 11.15PM, RTé2

★★★

In her efforts to save Julien from a vicious smear campaign, Zoya could be putting her own future at risk. Meanwhile, Kate and Jordan come up with an audacious plan, and Audrey and Aki attempt to rope Max into their schemes.

THURSDAY

Dragons’ Den 8PM, BBC1 ★★★

One entrepreneur pitches an idea that she hopes will empower women and girls, but may alienate everyone else. Plus, there’s a mystery puzzle game, a self-heating desk and some tempting chocolate treats.

Saol Clainne 8PM, TG4

★★★

More footage of families across Ireland, who are fighting to overcome various obstacles. Tomás Ó Flannagáin gives a portrait of life as a young carer, while Aoife Nic Sheáin fears for her family’s future due to faulty mica blocks.

The Holiday

9PM, VIRGIN MEDIA ONE ★★★

You can cut the atmosphere with a knife at the villa, with Kate raising her suspicions regarding Sean to Izzy. Meanwhile, Jenny’s husband Alistair doesn’t know how to react when he is accused of secretly taking photos of Lucy.

The Apprentice 9PM, BBC1

★★★★ The candidates haven’t exactly excelled at this year’s food and drink tasks, so it will be interesting to see how they will manage to create, brand and pitch a new babyfood — and the buyer for a leading retailer finds one team’s recipe hard to stomach...

Contractors

The workers from Donegal to Kerry, Meath to Limerick and Tipperary to Clare are busy mowing, raking and baling. Plus, Peadar finishes his sheep shearing and the O’Donoghues are making hay while the sun shines on a big estate.

9.30PM, TG4 ★★★ FRIDAY

Live Six Nations 7.30PM, RTé2/BBC1 ★★★

Wales host France in Cardiff in the penultimate round of the Six Nations. France are unbeaten so far in this year’s tournament, but the Welsh will remember how they had their Grand Slam dream shattered by Les Bleus last year.

Young Sheldon 8.30PM, RTé ONE ★★★

Sheldon confronts President Hagemeyer about lowering the university’s science requirements. However, she can’t do anything because of her boss, the Grand Chancellor. Plus, Mary finds out about the casino that Connie is running.

Grantchester

9PM, UTV ★★★★ See TV Week, page 25.

SATURDAY

The Radio 2 Piano Room 6.45PM, BBC2

★★★★

In February, BBC Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce invited stars from David Gray and Simple Minds to Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran to perform live in Radio 2’s Piano Room. This show rounds up some of the musical highlights.

Casualty 8.35PM, BBC1

★★★★

Iain and Chrissie come to the aid of a drowning man, but fear he could need rescuing again when evidence suggests he is a victim of modern slavery.

Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win 8.40PM, RTé ONE ★★★★

It’s the last in the current series, but the good news is that a second run of the quiz has already been commissioned. In the meantime, brothers Lee and Kye are taking on the endless money ladder.