Among tonight's top TV: Russell T Davies' latest show It's a Sin begins, a varied Late Late Show, a Neil Diamond night, Swedish drama The Investigation arrives, as does Judd Apatow's The King of Staten Island . . .
Pick of the Day
It’s a Sin, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Russell T Davies' drama, set in the 1980s during the Aids crisis, following the lives of a group of young gay men and stars Years & Years’ Olly Alexander.
September 1981 finds 18-year-old Ritchie (Alexander) leaving the Isle of Wight to go to university. In London, Roscoe walks out of parents' home, while Colin arrives from Wales to start a new career on Savile Row.
The three men meet, and along with fellow student Ash and best friend Jill form a gang and move into a flat, christened the Pink Palace.
However, a distant threat on the horizon means that life in the 1980s might be all too precious.
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Don't Miss
The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Former Director of the FBI James Comey will be among Ryan Tubridy's guests this week.
The show will also see a celebration of Irish traditional music with Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Zoë Conway, Frankie Gavin, Louise Mulcahy, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Jim Higgins, Martin O'Connor and Edel Fox.
With the 40th anniversary of the Stardust Tragedy occurring on St Valentine's Day, Ryan will speak to Lisa Lawlor, who lost both parents in the fire that claimed 48 lives, leaving her orphaned at 17-months-old.
Lisa's book, Stardust Baby, was released this week.
Ryan will also be joined by Jeni Pim, whose husband Nigel passed away on January 14 from Covid-19 at the age of 50.
Neil Diamond at the BBC, 9.00pm, BBC Four
Nice treat for anyone who likes a good tune, as the BBC honour songwriting genius Neil Diamond tonight with a series of shows.
It's feature event is this pick of the iconic American singer-songwriter's performances for the Beeb over the decades.
This compilation features performances from the early 1970s of hits such as Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans and Solitary Man, and appearances on a range of BBC programmes including Wogan, The Shirley Bassey Show, Later with Jools Holland and Top of the Pops.
Alongside all the hits are some rarely seen interview clips that capture his feelings about an enduring career and show how his dislike of fame has always sat in conflict with his passion for performing the songs that he and his fans love so much.
Neil Diamond at Glastonbury 2008 follows at 10pm, with the Neil Diamond: Electric Prom from 2010 at 10.30pm, and Sings Neil Diamond, an archive collection of performances from artists covering his songs, closes the at 11.35pm.
New or Returning Shows
The Investigation, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Oddly enough, this Scandi drama - based on a true story - is also debuting today on the RTÉ Player, so you can catch it all there at your convenience.
The Beeb are showing it two episodes at a time.
Copenhagen chief of homicide Jens Moller learns of a missing Swedish journalist who has not returned from interviewing the designer of a home-made submarine.
Initial garbled reports indicate that she and the designer have returned to harbour, but this proves to be false, as only the designer is rescued before the vessel sinks.
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A search for the woman is launched, but Moller decides to charge his suspect with murder, despite the lack of a body. Months of intricate detective work follow to ensure that justice is obtained.
Moonshiners, 9.00pm, Discovery Channel
The series about people who produce illegal moonshine in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia returns for a tenth season.
As the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts markets, the moonshiners uncover a surplus of local ingredients, and they will need to get creative to keep up with demand.
If you haven't seen this show so far, here's a flavour:
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New to Stream
The King of Staten Island, Sky Cinema & NOW TV
Director Judd Apatow goes for the heart in this semi-autobiographical dramedy about Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson.
Scott Carlin (Davidson) has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter father died in the 9/11 attacks when he was seven. He's now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach.
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As his ambitious younger sister (Maude Apatow) heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother (Maria Tomei) and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with his buddies and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey.
Read Alan Corr's review and watch interviews with the cast, including Judd |Apatow and Steve Buscemi
When his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter, it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps towards moving forward in life.
Star Trek: Lower Decks, Amazon Prime Video
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All ten episodes of this new animated series from the Star Trek universe are available from today.
Star Trek: Lower Decks focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380.
Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.
Fate: the Winx Saga, Netflix
Filmed in Ireland (Wicklow, to be more precise), this teen drama follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld.
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This is where they must learn to master their magical powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence.
Busted!: Season 3, Netflix
In the third season of this hybrid reality-scripted variety show, celebrity sleuths take a stab at solving smaller crimes that lead to a larger mystery.
Puppy Dog Pals Y3, Disney+
Fun-loving pug puppies, brothers Bingo and Rolly, have thrill-seeking appetites that take them on exhilarating adventures in their neighborhood and around the globe.
Whether helping their owner Bob, assisting a friend in need or exploring with their pal Keia, the pugs’ motto is that life is more exciting with your best friend by your side.
