There's David Attenborough's A Life on Our Planet, Michael Palin looks back on his travels, Top Gear returns with a switch to BBC One, and Nathan Carter meets Joe Duffy . . .
Pick of the Day
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, Netflix
In David Attenborough's lifetime, he’s seen the world change drastically and now he shares his personal witness statement and vision for the future.
The broadcaster recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future.
Read our review of A Life on Our Planet
Produced by award-winning wildlife filmmakers Silverback Films and global environmental organisation WWF, this unique feature documentary tells the story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other.
In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder.
Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Don't Miss
The Meaning of Life, 10.30pm, RTÉ One
Joe Duffy talks to country star Nathan Carter (below), who reflects on how life has changed since lockdown and the toll that not being able to work has taken on him and other musicians.
New or Returning Shows
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime, 8.00pm, BBC Two
The much-loved Michael Palin (below) revisits his various travel series, beginning with Around the World in 80 Days. Featuring contributions from David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
The Zoo, 7.30pm, RTÉ One
Behind the scenes at Dublin Zoo. Young gorilla Asali is keeping his first-time parents on their toes. Taishi the snow leopard's health gives the vets cause for concern.
The Great Big Irish Thank You, 10.00pm, Virgin Media One
Muireann O'Connell presents a special celebration of the people helping Ireland get through the Covid-19 Pandemic. With celebrity guests and music from The Coronas.
Cork Folk Festival, 9.30pm, TG4
This is a new music series from the heart of Cork City, celebrating the highlights of 40th anniversary of one of Ireland's best loved Folk Festivals.
The opening episode features Iarla Ó Lionáird & Steve Cooney, local legends and siblings Máire Ní Ghráda & Cónal Ó Gráda, Ye Vagabonds and Megan Ní Fhionnghaile.
Top Gear, 8.00pm, BBC One
As the long-running show moves from BBC Two to BBC One, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to Bolton to test three new company cars, while Chris puts the Ferrari SF90 supercar through its paces.
How to Survive a Murder, 9.00pm, Sky Crime & NOW TV
Just days after the shocking and brutal stabbing death of his mother-in-law, Vibeke Rasmussen, movie maker John MacGibbon picks up his camera and begins a harrowing search for truth.
Frustrated by hostility and evasive behaviour of state and local authorities, MacGibbon launches his own investigation and uncovers a web of lies and deceit spun to protect an influential family.
25 Siblings and Me, 9.00pm, BBC Two
The incredible story of Oli, a young man with Asperger's syndrome, who overnight discovered he has 25 siblings from the same American sperm donor dad.
The 21-year-old lives in London and has two mothers, who conceived him using an anonymous sperm donor in California. Oli always knew he was donor conceived, but is curious about his biology.
Signing up to a website that helps children of sperm donors find each other, Oli receives an email from someone called Jordan.
She reveals she's Oli’s half-sister, and breaks the news that their donor, Daley, has revoked his anonymity. Then the real bombshell: Oli has 25 American half brothers and sisters.
Keen to be part of this new family, Oli travels to the USA meeting his donor and joining a mass sibling reunion. Full of humour, heart, and hard truths, the film follows Oli as he navigates the fragile dynamics in this new family formation.
Mountain Men, 9.00pm, Sky History & NOW TV
As winter descends in the mountains, Jake’s first lion hunt ends in a near-deadly dust up.
Tom and Nancy face a surge in the local coyote population, and Jason comes face to face with a marauding black bear.
