There's a documentary about the late Keelin Shanley, Michael C Hall is back in Dexter: New Blood, there’s the last Living With Lucy, and there’s a new a new run of MasterChef: The Professionals . . .
Pick of the Day
Keelin Shanley: Faraway, Still Close, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
This is a look back at the life and career of the investigative journalist and RTÉ News anchor Keelin Shanley.
The documentary also covers her experiences with cancer and how she faced the end of her life with honesty and humour.
Her story is told through video clips, personal archive and the words of Keelin herself and her husband Conor Ferguson.
Don’t Miss
10 Things to Know About, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
This week the team investigates the science behind blood, with Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea meeting researchers investigating the effects of Covid-19 on platelets' ability to clot.
They also discuss the impact of long Covid and the ongoing scientifc research into the virus.
The Outlaws, 9.00pm, BBC One
As Stephen Merchant’s comedy continues, Myrna questions what to do with her life when the organisation she founded rejects her.
Rani runs into trouble with Christian, but a trip on a booze cruise deepens their budding connection.
Meanwhile, Gabby and Greg work on plans for her festival, even as Spencer threatens to lead her astray.
New or Returning Shows
Dexter: New Blood, 10.05pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW
Let’s hope it’s a wise move to bring back the serial killer series in a new ten-episode limited run that reunites show star Michael C Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips.
The world at large believes Dexter Morgan died in a tragic boating accident, and in a way the world at large isn’t wrong.
Far from the life he knew, living under a false name in the small town of Iron Lake, NY, he’s successfully tamped down his Dark Passenger for nearly 10 years.
With a normal job and a Chief of Police girlfriend, it seems he’s got life under control - until his son shows up and turns his world upside down.
MasterChef: The Professionals, 7.35pm, BBC One
The four competitors in the first heat are challenged to prepare bangers and mash served with beer & onion gravy, with only 20 minutes to complete a dish that is not as simple as it looks.
Judges Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and Marcus Wareing will pick the two best efforts, and set a second challenge for the cooks who made them - serving up monkfish with a pea and bacon ragout.
The show continues at 8.30pm.
Inside the Care Crisis With Ed Balls, 9.00pm, BBC Two
In this two-parter, the former British MP Ed Balls (below) examines the UK's elderly care sector by living and working alongside the staff and residents of St Cecilia's care home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
With the British Government promising to raise money for health and social care through a National Insurance rise, he wants to find out what the biggest issues are from the people on the ground.
Rape: Who's on Trial? 9.00pm, Channel 4
Cameras follow police officers at Avon and Somerset Constabulary through four sexual assault investigations, and examine the challenges in securing a conviction.
The programme features testimony of women prepared to speak openly about their experiences.
There’s also an interview with Deputy Chief Constable Sarah Crew, who also acts as the UK’s national lead for rape crime, on what more can be done to ensure offenders are brought to justice.
The Rape Debate: Who's on Trial? 10.30pm, Channel 4
Jackie Long chairs a debate on the issues raised in the previous programme, Rape: Who’s on Trial?.
Politicians, police officers, prosecutors, campaigners and survivors discuss the current crisis of confidence in the police with an audience of women who have said they have experienced sexual assault or rape, in many cases without criminal prosecution or conviction, and are willing to waive their anonymity.
New to Stream
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds, Sky Cinema & NOW
Dogtanian is a young swordsman who dreams of joining the legendary Muskehounds.
After proving his skills and earning their trust, he and the Muskehounds must defend the King from the evil Cardinal Richelieu's secret plot to seize power.
Ending Today
Living With Lucy, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
For the final episode of this run, Lucy Kennedy moves into the city centre dwelling of Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss.
Panti has been an icon of the Irish gay scene since the mid 90’s but she rose to true acclaim in 2014 during her famous noble call speech in the Abbey theatre.
It was this largely unrehearsed speech that reached a national and worldwide audience.
It also started a national conversation about LGBTI+ rights in Ireland, and was a major factor in the holding of the Marriage Equality Referendum in May 2015, where Panti became one of the key figures in the Yes Campaign.
