Home of the Year is back for another run, Martin Compston returns in Traces, This is Going to Hurt and The Gilded Age continue, and there's Ghislaine, Prince Andrew & the Paedophile and the latest State of the Union . . .
Pick of the Day
Home of the Year, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Dust down your jealousy goggles as the posh gaff interiors show is back for another run.
You certainly won’t be finding melted Maltesers or crisp dust down the back of the sofa in any of these pristine palaces.
This time around, interior designer Sara Cosgrove joins architects Amanda Bone and Hugh Wallace on the judging panel as they wander round these year’s entrants.
They begin by examining a terraced property in Dublin, a new-build home in county Kerry and a refurbished cottage in county Longford.
Don’t Miss
Mark Lawson Talks to Barry Cryer, 10.00pm, BBC Four
Here’s a treat of a repeat.
The always knowledgeable Mark Lawson interviews the late comedian, writer and radio star Barry Cryer(above), who wrote for a number of noted performers.
You might not have known Barry by name, but he became one of the cornerstones of British comedy, writing for the likes of Jasper Carrott, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd, the Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise.
A very funny man, he was also a humble soul and an absolute gent.
This is Going to Hurt, 9.00pm, BBC One
This medical dramedy, starring Ben Whishaw and based on the book of the same name by Adam Kay, got off to an impressive start last week.
Tonight Adam struggles to recover from his mistake with Erika, making him extra vigilant at work.
When he meets a patient who is playing down her abdominal pain, he is convinced she has a serious condition - but colleague Julian insists she is well and should be sent home, embarrassing Adam in front of Mr Lockhart.
The Gilded Age, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
I’m slowly warming to this, though only because of the cast. Christine Baranski and Carrie Coon, in particular.
This week, in the aftermath of a tragedy, George agrees to help Bertha, and a visit has a lasting impact on the staff of Russell house.
Marian, meanwhile, is thinking about making a future for herself with Mr Raikes, regardless of whether or not her aunts approve.
New or Returning Shows
Traces, 9.00pm, Alibi
Back for a second season, Martin Compston and co return with more tales from the fictitious Scottish Institute of Forensic Science and Anatomy.
Emma is now training as a forensic chemist and on the cusp of seeing her mother's murder case solved, while Daniel has returned to Dundee to give evidence against Phil.
Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, 7.30pm, Virgin Media One
As season 10 begins, the canine-loving comedian finds himself captivated when he meets a mystical, bald, rare breed of cat.
Later he shows a cockapoo in distress how to relax with the help of essential oils. He also helps a Bichon cope in a world of darkness.
Ghislaine, Prince Andrew & the Paedophile, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
As Ghislaine Maxwell awaits sentencing in a New York prison, Ranvir Singh unravels the story of how an entitled daughter of a billionaire sank into shame and disgrace through her friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Singh also explores how Prince Andrew, the Queen of England's second son, is now embroiled in the scandal as he faces his own possible civil court case brought by Virginia Giuffre.
He also looks at Maxwell and Epstein's network of rich, powerful and famous friends, speaking with some of those in their 'Little Black Book' of contacts and examining evidence from the trial.
Bear & Jonny Wilkinson's Wild Adventure, 10.50pm, RTÉ2
Here's a short series in which two sports stars test their survival instincts with Bear Grylls (above).
First up, former rugby union player Jonny Wilkinson joins Grylls to explore Dartmoor's harsh and gruelling terrain, an adventure that will push his physical and mental limits.
From climbing 40 metres up a sheer cliff face to crossing ice cold rivers, Jonny also learns the key basic survival skills necessary to survive in remote terrain.
The Devil’s Advocate, 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries
Streaming on NOW
Over three episodes, this documentary tells the stranger-than-fiction tale of flamboyant international movie mogul and businessman turned criminal defence lawyer Giovanni di Stefano.
A man who climbed to the heights of his profession and came to represent some of the most famous criminals and tyrants on the planet, including Harold Shipman and Saddam Hussein.
But Di Stefano was a conman who harboured many secrets, the most startling of all that he had no formal legal qualifications.
New to Stream
State of the Union Season 2, RTÉ Player
The new season in the short-form US drama series, starring Brendan Gleeson and Patricia Clarkson as a couple piecing together what went wrong over their 30 year marriage, comes exclusively to RTÉ Player.
Created by Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About A Boy) and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena), the acclaimed series that comes in 10-minute episodes, explores the ups and downs of romantic relationships and the human experience.
In this season, liberal campaigning Ellen drags her traditional husband Scott out of his comfort zone and into a hipster Connecticut coffee shop, to drink coffee, gather thoughts and argue before their marriage counselling session.
Past betrayals are aired, their sex life is re-examined, and their vulnerabilities are finally shared.
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