Today's top telly tips include James Nesbitt, Charlene McKenna and Lorcan Cranitch in new drama Bloodlands, The Beatles, Chris Packham, and the grim tale of killer Joanna Dennehy . . .
Pick of the Day
Bloodlands, 9.00pm, BBC One
James Nesbitt, Charlene McKenna and Lorcan Cranitch star in this new drama, set in Northern Ireland.
When a car belonging to a former IRA member is pulled from Strangford Lough, DCI Tom Brannick recognises the calling card of a serial killer from 20 years ago known as Goliath - one of whose victims was the detective's wife.
Despite opposition from old friend DCS Jackie Twomey, Brannick and partner DS Niamh McGovern break open the cold case in the hope that it will help them.
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Beatles: Eight Days A Week, 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries & NOW TV
If you fancy experiencing the hysteria that was Beatlemania, Ron Howard's revealing documentary is ideal, as it lifts the lid on the band's legendary touring years.
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Documenting the years between in 1962 and 1966 in the Beatle's extraordinary trajectory, it delves into their performances, from Liverpool’s Cavern Club to their final concert in San Francisco.
With insight from Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Eddie Izzard, it unpacks the band’s cultural significance in all its early years.
Brendan Grace, Funny Man, 9.30pm, RTÉ One
Here’s another opportunity to see the documentary looking back over the career of the much-loved Dublin-born comedian, actor and singer, who was in the entertainment business for more than 50 years, before his death in July 2019.
New or Returning Shows
The Murderer & Me: Joanna Dennehy, 9.00pm, Sky Crime & NOW TV
Joanna Dennehy's story is one of a schoolgirl who became a heartless killer.
Currently serving a whole life sentence for the murder of three men, before attempting to kill two others at a seemingly random selection, Joanna Dennehy is considered to be one of the UK’s most dangerous women.
Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins, 8.00pm, BBC Two
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Chris Packham introduces the unique talents of the world's most intelligent animals, investigating how nature's masterminds measure up against human brain power.
Looking at a variety of animals, such as ravens, crows, bees and starlings, he explores how different animals can use tools, solve complex puzzles, recognise themselves in mirrors and even reason like humans.
Go Gasta, 8.30pm, TG4
Two teams of six from two different parishes where local rivalry exists on the gaelic football pitch go head-to-head to see who is the strongest and fastest team.
This opening episode is set in county Galway, where Kinvara take on Clarinbridge.
Africa’s Wild Year, 8.00pm, Sky Nature & NOW TV
On the planes of Africa, summer is a season of extremes. Summer brings new challenges and new opportunities for the creatures living in Africa’s wild year.
For many it’s a time to feast and where light fuels growth.
For some, the African summer puts its wildlife’s survival instincts to the ultimate test as many species battle it out in search of food and water in the merciless heat.
In Africa’s Wild Year, summer will separate the weak from the strong.
Sunday Cinema
The Lady Vanishes, 1.35pm, BBC One
An afternoon of classic Alfred Hitchcock (above) opens with this Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave-starring tale of two passengers who investigate the mysterious disappearance of an elderly woman from a train.
Followed at 3.10pm by Joan Fontaine: Talking Pictures, and then at 3.40pm there’s more Hitch with Suspicion, starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine.
It’s about a newlywed who is convinced her husband is up to no good when his business partner dies in mysterious circumstances.
The Imitation Game, 9.00pm, RTÉ2
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Biopic of Alan Turing, who broke vital Nazi codes during the Second World War, but was condemned for his homosexuality.
The impressive cast in this very watchable drama is led by Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, who were both nominated for an Academy Award for their performances.
A Monster Calls, 11.15pm, BBC Two
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This is a riveting drama based on the book of the same name, starring Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver and Toby Kebbell, and featuring the voice of Liam Neeson.
Young Conor struggles to deal with his mother's terminal illness, the cold grandmother he has to stay with and the bullying he receives at school.
He is woken from a recurring nightmare by the visitation of a tree monster at his bedroom window, telling him a series of stories.
In return, Conor must tell the monster the truth behind his dreadful nightmare.
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