Filmed over six months in six parts, The Notorious (10.00pm RTÉ 2) charts the incredible rise to fame of Fighting champ Conor McGregor, Dublin true and true.
The Notorious
10.00pm RTÉ 2
The Notorious, Conor McGregor is back and this time he’s bringing the family. This new six-part series follows McGregor as he gets even closer to becoming UFC world champion. Filmed over the course of six months in Dublin, Rio, Las Vegas and Boston, the series explores the physical and mental strain a fighter has to go through to become an Ultimate Fighting Champion. In episode 1, we find McGregor recovering from a knee injury after his win against Max Holloway last August. As he battles through gruelling physio and training, he must get back to his peak for his first fight in ten months against Brazilian, Diego Brandao.
Conor McGregor
Gotham
9.00pm RTÉ 2
New series. Growing up in Gotham City’s surrounding suburbs, James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) romanticized the city as an exciting metropolis where his late father once served as a successful district attorney. Now, two weeks into his new job as a Gotham City detective and engaged to his beloved fiancé Barbara Kean (Erin Richards), the rookie detective is paired with shrewd police legend Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue), as the two stumble upon the murder of a local billionaire couple. At the crime scene, Gordon meets the Waynes’ intense 12-year-old son. Moved by the boy’s profound loss, Gordon vows to catch the killer.
Gotham
South Side Story
9.30pm BBC Three
New ‘structured reality show’ - whatever this is focusing on the lives of a group of 18-25 year-olds based in South London. They are all striving to make a name for themselves in the world of entertainment, but more often than not their personal lives are far more dramatic. Meet choreographer Gilly in the first episode of the six-part series, who wants to get his street dance crew Trilogy back together. However, he is in for a shock when a blast from the past turns up at the auditions. Personal Trainer Alaric has new boy Jayden to train and keep in check as he quickly realises Jayden has an eye for the ladies. Singer Nyomi and Rapper Lady Lykez don't take kindly to Jayden's advances, so Lykez challenges him to a rap battle.
