Grey's Anatomy is back for an 18th season, Callan Kicks the Years looks at the Jackie's Army Years, there’s some more laughs with the return of Live at the Apollo, and Ruth Negga stars in Passing . . .
Pick of the Day
Grey’s Anatomy, 9.00pm, Sky Witness
Streaming on NOW
The world’s longest-running primetime medical drama returns for its 18th season as the staff of Grey Sloan encounter more hurdles in their professional and personal lives.
As the city of Seattle revels at the Phoenix Fair celebrating the city's rebirth post-COVID, the Grey Sloan doctors treat a patient who encounters illegal fireworks.
Meanwhile, Bailey has her sights set on hiring new doctors, but she's having trouble finding viable options.
Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement, and Meredith has a surprising opportunity when she meets a dynamic doctor from her mother's past.
Don’t Miss
Callan Kicks the Years, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
In an episode entitled The Jackie's Army Years, Oliver Callan (above) reflects on how the country basked in success of Ireland's national team at Italia 90 buzz.
Meanwhile, a combination of divorce, Eurovision, Mary Robinson and film paddywhackery nearly modernises Ireland.
Celebrity Pulling with My Parents, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
This week, former Big Brother contestant Hughie Maughan (above) looks for love with the help of his mother Kathleen and his friend Sabrina.
Elsewhere, Anne Nolan (of The Nolans) turns to her sisters and her daughter Amy for help as she searches for an Irish suitor.
New or Returning Shows
Life at 50 °C, 8.00pm, BBC Two
With 2021 set to be the hottest year on record, millions of people around the world will have their health, livelihoods, and lives endangered by high temperatures.
This documentary explores the devastating impact extreme heat has across the globe, and tells the human stories behind climate change.
They range from water shortages in impoverish areas, to people being forced from their homes to escape life-threatening temperatures.
Comedians Giving Lectures, 10.00pm, Dave
Back for a second season and, although it’s a far cry from Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, it’s good for a giggle.
Joining Sara Pascoe are Ahir Shah with his lecture You Don't Have To Be An Expert To Solve Big Problems, Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair, and Jo Brand saying Older People Are Happier.
George Clarke’s Old House, New Home, 8.00pm, Channel 4
The architect tries to unlock the potential of old properties as the show returns for a seventh season.
He starts out in Stroud, where Phil and Leighla are transforming their ramshackle, listed Georgian farmhouse with an industrial-style extension.
George also pays a visit to Wootton Bassett, where he helps a couple flip the layout of their Victorian end-of-terrace home.
Live at the Apollo, 10.00pm, BBC Two
The return of the stand-up comedy showcase recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo, welcoming an array of established and up-and-coming stand-ups to the stage.
In the first edition of the 16th season, host Chris McCausland introduces sets by Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi.
An Cuan, 9.30pm, TG4
Here’s a four-part series taking a year-long look at the fascinating and unique eco-systems that is Dublin Bay.
Filmed over a year, each episode will follow the life of Dublin Bay across a season.
Starting with Spring, it shines a light on the multitudes of animal life that make up Dublin Bay, the many environmental issues that need addressing, and looks at how the industry and people of the bay are learning to co-exist with the wildlife.
New to Stream
Passing, Netflix
Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson star in this drama based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen.
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
Animal, Netflix
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
