There's a double dose of 007 on tonight’s top chat shows, the great Ted Danson returns to TV in Mr Mayor, Foundation lands on Apple TV+, Saint Pat’s host Shamrock Rovers, and Matt Czuchry’s back in The Resident . . .
Pick of the Day
The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Joining from London, Daniel Craig will talk about his time as 007 and how it feels to be saying goodbye to the iconic character after 15 years in the role.
On the day the Ryder Cup finally begins (live on Sky Sports) Cavan's golf star Leona Maguire (below) will be in studio fresh from her record-breaking success in the Solheim Cup.
The 2 Johnnies will also make an appearance, to talk about their new TV show, while survivor of abuse Charlene Masterson tells Ryan about her commitment to helping other survivors.
Plus, The Late Late Show will feature a selection of classic James Bond theme songs. Guest vocalists will include Faye O'Rourke from Soda Blonde and Jess Kav.
Don’t Miss
Queens of Soul, 9.00pm, BBC Four
Now here's a treat - a compilation of archive footage to celebrate the critically-acclaimed female singers whose voices have come to define the soul genre.
They include the likes of Aretha Franklin (below), Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige and Beyonce.
Followed by Soul & Beyond with Corinne Bailey Rae & Trevor Nelson (10pm), DJ Nelson and singer-songwriter Bailey Rae present their ultimate soundtrack in an hour of classic and contemporary soul and R'n'B gems.
New or Returning Shows
Mr Mayor, 8.30pm, Sky Comedy
Streaming on NOW
Here's a new US sitcom, co-created by Tina Fey. It's got mixed reviews Stateside, but should be worth a look as it stars Ted Danson and Holly Hunter.
When retired Los Angeles businessman Neil Bremer (Danson) decides to run for mayor of his beloved city, he surprises everyone and wins the seat.
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With great ideas and commitment to the community, he optimistically sets out to get to work shaking up City Hall.
But he quickly discovers navigating politics is not business as usual.
Luckily, he can rely on the know-how of his political-veteran deputy Arpi (Holly Hunter) - whose savvy and ambition make her equal parts friend and foil.
The Graham Norton Show, 10.35pm, BBC One
Back for another run, Graham Norton (above) is joined on the sofa by the stars of the long-awaited James Bond film No Time to Die.
Daniel Craig - making his final appearance as 007 - leads the line with Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek.
Graham also chats to global superstar Ed Sheeran, who performs his new single Shivers.
Friday Night Soccer, 7.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Live coverage of the Airtricity League Premier Division encounter at Richmond Park between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers (K) 7.45pm).
As Stephen Bradley’s table-topping Hoops are six points clear of Stephen O'Donnell’s second-placed Saints, and they've a game in hand, this is a must-win game for the Inchicore side.
The last meeting between the clubs was in July, when a brace by Danny Mandroiu (above) and a Roberto Lopez goal gave Rovers a 3-1 home win at Tallaght Stadium.
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Jo Brand (below) celebrates the best bits from the week's opening show, with unseen footage of Cake Week from the tent and an exclusive interview with the first baker to leave.
She is also joined by celebrity fans Sarah Millican, Sunetra Sarker and Iain Stirling to discuss events.
Plus, Tom Allen judges the bakes brought along by a select group of home bakers.
Inside Culture, 7.30pm, BBC Two
The parma-grinning Mary Beard returns with the fourth season of the Beeb's entertaining cultural review show.
She asks why we laugh and explores what laughter can tell us about ourselves, our relationships and the world in which we live.
Mary also visits the artist Maggi Hambling in her Suffolk studio to find out why laughter has inspired so much of her work.
The Resident, 9.00pm, Sky Witness
Streaming on NOW
As season 4 of the Matt Czuchry-starring medical drama opens, the provocative series continues to shine a light on the everyday heroism of today’s health care workers.
After a long wait, Conrad and Nic tie the knot, while Chastain Memorial Hospital transitions from a private to public hospital, while the doctors fight to fix the broken machine from the inside.
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Meanwhile, flashbacks to the early days of the COVID-19 crisis shine a light on the heroism of the doctors and the toll the virus took on everyone at Chastain Memorial.
New to Stream
Foundation, Apple TV+
This American science fiction drama is based on the book series of the same name by the legendary Isaac Asimov.
Judging by the trailer, it looks spectacular.
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Starring Jared Harris and Lee Pace (haven’t seen him in a while - loved him in Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies), the series chronicles the thousand-year saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to defy it.
The series will open with the first two episodes, with the remaining eight episodes scheduled to be released weekly.
Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia, Netflix
You can't beat a good mafia documentary. Let's hope this is one.
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This series examines the true story behind two of Sicily's Anti-Mafia crusaders, who both wound up on trial for major crimes themselves.
In the opening episode, TV reporter Pino Maniachi calls out key Mafia figures as judge Silvana Saguto takes controversial steps to hit the mob where it matters most: its money.
