Tonight's picks include the penultimate episode of The Nest, the first of the Euro 2020 semi-finals, Scannal looks at the 2001 attack on Holy Cross school in Belfast, and The Hotel Inspector returns . . .
Pick of the Day
The Nest, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
It’s the penultimate episode of this engrossing and layered drama, starring Martin Compston and Sophie Rundle as a childless couple who get more than they bargained for after taking on a troubled 18-year-old to be a surrogate mother for them.
Everyone is still reeling from the traumatic fallout of the prom, with social workers James and Janis worried about Kaya as she seems so emotionally disconnected, and Detective McClelland is keen to reinvestigate a previously closed case.
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The baby is in a critical state and Dan keeps vigil by her side, but his wife is nowhere to be seen.
Devastated by the months of lies and betrayal by those closest her, Emily feels unable to trust anything but her own instincts, leading her to make a shocking discovery.
Don’t Miss
UEFA Euro 2020, 7.00pm, RTÉ2
It’s Italy v Spain (KO 8.00pm), who meet at London’s Wembley Stadium in a repeat of the 2012 final.
The Azzurri, led by Samp and Lazio legend Roberto Mancini, have been the most impressive and most entertaining side so far in the tournament.
That will mean nothing against a Spanish side that has limped its way into the last four. Form will mean little as two of football’s super powers battle it out for a place in next Sunday’s final.
Darragh Maloney presents, with analysis from Damien Duff, Liam Brady and Richie Sadlier, and commentary is provided by George Hamilton and Ray Houghton.
Hemingway, 9.00pm, BBC Four
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Here’s the second part of an intimate portrait of Ernest Hemingway, considered one of the greatest American writers.
This instalment revisits the publication of Our Time and The Sun Also Rises, and the later critical and commercial success he enjoyed with his second novel, A Farewell to Arms.
Narrated by Peter Coyote.
Philly DA: Breaking the Law, 10.40pm, BBC Four
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Formerly incarcerated activist LaTonya Myers begins work at the public defenders' office, while dealing with a stressful new probation sentence of nearly a decade.
Going into his second year, Krasner makes reforming probation a major goal, but he must win over the judges to make this happen.
Bake Off: The Professionals, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Tom Allen (above) and Liam Charles bring together the three best teams from both sets of heats.
Their first challenge is to create 24 perfectly identical almond pithivier pies and individual savoury brioche, all in just three and a half hours.
Then, judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden ask them to produce a striking sugar showpiece, inspired by a futuristic jungle theme, along with two types of confectionery of their choice.
Scannal, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
This episode focuses on the 2001 attack on Holy Cross Primary school in North Belfast, where pupils as young as four found themselves the target of vicious Loyalist picketing, stone throwing and verbal abuse.
The event is remembered as one of the most shocking incidents of the Troubles, particularly given that it occurred just three years after the Good Friday Agreement was signed.
New or Returning Shows
Forensics - The Real CSI, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Responding to a call of a brutal attack in a residential area of Dudley, West Midlands Police arrive on the scene to find the body of a young man.
Soon afterwards, a second man, brought to hospital from the crime scene, is declared dead. Forensic Investigators must now piece together the evidence in this complex murder inquiry.
The Hotel Inspector, 11.05pm, Virgin Media One
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In this season 10 opener, Alex Polizzi makes a visit to Epstein House in Liverpool, where owner Patrick Duggan is having problems keeping his business afloat.
The property was the home of the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein and Patrick was sure the guest house would be highly profitable when he bought it, but such expectations have yet to be realised.
Cunk on Britain, 10.00pm, BBC Two
Another chance to see Diane Morgan in the comedic role she was best known before Motherhood came along.
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Philomena Cunk first emerged on Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe – here she carries out in-depth investigations, travelling the length and breadth of the UK and enlisting the help of a variety of experts.
She begins by examining the origins of the universe, and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.
New to Stream
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 2, Netflix
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The absurdist sketch comedy series returns for a second season.
Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humour to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life's most bizarre and mundane situations.
