Blathnaid Treacy presents the EBBA Music Awards with Hozier among the nominees. The RBS 6 Nations 2015: Ireland V Italy kicks off at 1:30pm and the Mark O'Rowe-adapted movie Broken also gets a showing.
The EBBA Music Awards, 10.55pm RTÉ2
Blathnaid Treacy presents the European Border Breaker Awards from the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Hosted by Jools Holland, the EBBAs celebrate European artists who have achieved international success with their first release. Nominees include Hozier, Milky Chance and John Newman, with live performances from The Common Linnets, Indila and previous winners The Ting Tings.
Blathnaid Treacy
RBS 6 Nations 2015: Ireland V Italy, 1.30pm RTÉ2
Tom McGurk is joined by Brent Pope, Donal Lenihan, George Hook, Ronan O'Gara and Shane Horgan for live coverage as Ireland begin the defence of their title in Rome against Italy. Kick-off 2.30pm, with commentary from Hugh Cahill and Ralph Keyes. France v Scotland follows live from Murrayfield with commentary from George Hamilton and Bernard Jackman, kick-off 5.00pm.
George Hook
Broken, 9.50pm BBC Two
Skunk (Eloise Laurence) is 11 and diabetic. Rick (Robert Emms) is her nice neighbour, while Bob (Rory Kinnear) is her mean neighbour. Skunk's world is about to change. Shortly after witnessing a brutal beating, Skunk's home, neighbourhood and school all become treacherous environments. Directed by Rufus Norris, Broken was a winner at the British Independent Film Awards in 2012 and was adapted for the screen by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe (born 1970, Dublin) whose play, Howie the Rookie, was widely acclaimed. Based on a novel by Daniel Clay, Broken also stars Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy (pictured), Bill Milner, Denis Lawson and Zana Marjanovic.
