There's a documentary about Charles de Gaulle Irish visit, a look at the pandemic puppy-buying phenomenon, Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country, and a goo at the Gogglebox Ireland Best Bits . . .
Pick of the Day
De Gaulle in Éirinn, 9.30pm, TG4
A fascinating slice of history this as, for six weeks in 1969, Ireland played host to Charles de Gaulle, regarded by many as the greatest Frenchman since Napoleon.
Broadcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of de Gaulle's death, this documentary explores the extraordinary circumstances of his visit and his interest in Daniel O’Connell.
The film also shows how de Gaulle's visit led to stronger ties between Ireland and France, a relationship now growing in importance as Brexit gets underway.
Finally, it reveals the deeply poignant and personal reasons that motivated the visit.
Don't Miss
12 Puppies and Us, 8.00pm, BBC Two
Apparently there has ben a lot of puppy-purchasing during the pandemic, and this new series takes an opportune look at the rise in dog ownership.
It follows the stories of puppies and their owners, including border collie Meg, who has her work cut out for her as she trains to be a sheepdog, and Mr Cooper the dachshund gets the shock of lis life when a great dane puppy moves in.
Then there’s Staffordshire bull terrier-cross Sage, who is setting up residence with the Fianko family, first-time puppy owners living in south London.
While mum Cheryl may have brought up five kids, controlling a boisterous puppy proves trickier than she expected, and expert Louise is called in to help restore some calm.
Gone Girl, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
David Fincher's engrossing crime thriller, with Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike is always worth a look, if even if you’ve seen it before. It’s basically a reflection on modern life dressed up as a murder mystery.
With a screenplay by Gillian Flynn based on her 2012 novel of the same title, the story’s set in Missouri, and follows the events surrounding Nick Dunne (Affleck), who becomes the prime suspect in the sudden disappearance of his wife Amy (Pike).
New or Returning Shows
Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Property expert Sarah Beeny, her husband Graham, and their four boys have quit their lives in London to start all over again in the country.
They've bought a semi-derelict former dairy farm in Somerset with 220 acres of land where they're going to immerse themselves in everything rural life has to offer.
They also plan to build the house of their dreams - a modern stately home - in one of the fields.
Sounds pretty normal, eh?
Dance Around the World, 11.05pm, Channel 4
Three of Europe's most talented dancers take off on a global quest to find the beating heart and cultural roots of street dance.
In the first episode, in Brazil, the dancing trio get to grips with the fast-paced fusion-dance passinho.
Born in the favelas, passinho has a complicated association with street gangs and drugs, but it's an important voice for an oppressed generation.
Gogglebox Ireland Best Bits - Part 1, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Following last week’s finale, here’s a chance for viewers to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the show, demonstrating why Ireland's resident telly addicts have developed a reputation for eccentricity.
New to Download
A Queen is Born, Netflix
Netflix continues to embrace niche global TV with this, nothing less than a drag queen talent show from Brazil.
Hosts Gloria Groove and Alexia Twister make drag dreams come true as they help six artists find the confidence to own the stage.
The Liberator, Netflix
A diverse, dedicated, rough-and-tumble squad of soldiers spearheads the Allied invasion of Italy during World War II. Based on true events.
What We Wanted, Netflix
A couple facing fertility issues finds their marriage tested on a vacation to a Sardinian resort - and the family next door only adds to the tension.
Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun, Netflix
In their new six-part sketch series, Aunty Donna’s Big Ol' House of Fun, Mark Samual Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane take viewers along for an absurdist adventure through their everyday lives.
Come on inside if you’re prepared to handle satire, parody, clever wordplay, breakout musical numbers, and much more.
