Tonight's telly includes a documentary about roving CNN reporter Donie O'Sullivan, Matt Berry's back as Steven Toast in Toast of Tinseltown, and Davina McCall presents new dating show The Language of Love . . .
Pick of the Day
Donie O'Sullivan: Capitol Man, 9.30pm, RTÉ One
Pretty much everyone in Ireland will be aware of Donie O’Sullivan, US TV news’ latest sensation.
If you're not that familiar with him, here's the ideal way to learn all about the guy and his rise in the telly world during a remarkable phase of US political history.
This documentary tells the story of how a young journalist went from a small town in Kerry to become a household name at CNN after his reporting on the attack on the US Capitol in Washington, DC, in January 2021.
As well as explaining his back story, Donie talks about his personal life and his mental health struggles. It also includes various interviews with colleagues, family and friends about what drives him to find the truth.
Here's Donie in action with some Trump supporters:
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Don’t Miss
Toast of Tinseltown, 10.00pm, BBC Two
Fans of Matt Berry - most recently seen in vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows - and the Channel 4 comedy Toast of London will be eager to check this out.
Berry returns as the superbly eccentric actor/voiceover artist Steven Toast as he swaps London for Hollywood and endeavours to carve out a new career for himself in California.
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As the series begins, Toast is becoming increasingly angry and everyone is noticing, even Ray Purchase.
There is no chance of him landing a big movie audition, so he decides to visit an anger management centre.
Baby Driver, 9.00pm, RTÉ2
Edgar Wright's music-themed action thriller, starring Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey and Jon Hamm, is a hugely entertaining watch.
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver (Elgort) with tinnitus takes part in a heist doomed to fail.
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Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
The much-loved Scottish comedian invites viewers to spend time with him in his newly adopted home of the Florida Keys for an insight into the life he leads now.
As the comedy great launches his first-ever autobiography, he shares a personal selection of his best-loved stand-up routines captured during his tours, some of which have never before been seen on TV.
New or Returning Shows
The Language of Love, 10.00pm, Channel 4
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Yet another daft dating show from Channel 4.
Davina McCall presents as British and Spanish singletons pair up at a country estate in Andalusia to see if they can find romance - despite not speaking the other's language.
McCall is joined by Spanish TV host, actor and singer Ricky Merino, who will be on hand to interpret how the couples’ relationships are developing.
The Style Counsellors, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Suzanne Jackson returns with the makeover show that helps people regain their confidence with a new wardrobe.
The new run begins with 46-year-old social care worker Jessica Wade from Ballyfermot in Dublin.
She recently lost weight in lockdown - something many others would envy - so a lot of her clothes are now too big for her, while she also feels she dresses too young for her age.
Johnny Cash A Night to Remember, 9.30pm, TG4
This previously unavailable 1973 concert - shot at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles – will be a treat for fans of the legendary Man in Black.
It features stunning performances of several Cash classics, including I Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Going To Memphis, Hey Porter and A Boy Named Sue.
The show also features guest appearances from Carl Perkins, June Carter and Larry Gatlin.
Eco Eye, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
Back for a 20th season, the Eco Eye crew continue to report on the most pressing environmental issues of the day.
In this opening episode, Duncan Stewart investigates the relentless demise of Irish towns and asks what is being done now to reverse their decline.
Gossip Girl, 10.35pm, BBC One
This surprisingly dull reboot of the teen drama (the original was such great fun) returns after a three-month break for the second half of its debut season.
As we rejoin the gang of entitled and pampered pupils, Julien and Zoya are still not on speaking terms, which affects who Nick can and cannot ask over for Thanksgiving.
In an attempt to get his dads back together, Max invites a surprise guest. Meanwhile, Rafa comes up with a drastic way of stopping Kate and Jordan from using Max's video.
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New to Stream
Action Pack, Netflix
Here’s something new for pre-school viewers.
With hearts, smarts and superpowers, the heroic kids of the Action Academy work together to battle the baddies - and even bring out the good in them!
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These super kids are Treena, Watts, Wren, and Clay. Each of them has their own unique personality and powers.
