Peaky Blinders returns for its final run, Ireland face Italy in the Six Nations, it’s big band night on Dancing with the Stars, and foodie/travel show Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy starts on BBC One . . .
Pick of the Day
Peaky Blinders, 9.00pm, BBC One
Return of the violent period gangster drama, starring Cillian Murphy, Natasha O'Keeffe, Paul Anderson and Sophie Rundle.
Sadly, Helen McCrory, who played the character of Polly, died last April and never had the opportunity to film any scenes in this sixth and final season.
As the story resumes, Tommy Shelby sets off to North America, where the end of Prohibition brings opportunities, but he faces new danger from an old adversary who is finally making his move.
In his Boston hotel room, Tommy takes a call and receives very concerning news, forcing him to cut short his trip and head straight back to Birmingham.
Here's Cillian talking about the show:
Don’t Miss
Dancing with the Stars, 6.30pm, RTÉ One
It’s big band night on this week’s show– but Nicolas Roche (below) misses out due to a positive Covid-19 test.
Regular hosts Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne present the latest round of the contest, as the remaining couples dance again and another celebrity faces elimination.
As usual, Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry and Arthur Gourounlian judge the efforts and give their verdicts before the dreaded dance-off.
Room to Improve, 9.30pm, RTÉ One
In this week’s show, architect Dermot Bannon has to work on a tight budget as he helps transforms the drab bungalow of Kenny and Laura Brown.
The live in the peninsula of Howth in Dublin, and their ambitions get a bit of a bruising from rising material and labour costs result in a stressful time for all involved.
Live: Guinness Six Nations, 2.00pm, Virgin Media One
Ireland play host to Italy (Kick-off 3.00pm) at the Aviva Stadium in their latest Six Nations game.
All the action from the final match in the third round of fixtures, held at rugby HQ in Dublin 4. Ireland's nine-match winning run in the competition came to an end last time out when they lost 30-24 in France.
But they will expect to bounce back against an Italian side that has suffered defeat in 34 consecutive Six Nations contests.
New or Returning Shows
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, 7.20pm, BBC Two
If you missed this on CNN, do yourself a favour. It's a right oul' treat.
The American actor travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country's regional cuisines.
He begins in Naples, where he embarks on a whirlwind tour to find the freshest mozzarella and the best San Marzano tomatoes with Enzo Coccia to learn the secret art of the world's best pizza.
Stanley continues his journey to the island of Ischia and down the beautiful (and pricey) Amalfi Coast to revisit some spectacular regional dishes.
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, 7.00pm, BBC One
Stephen Fry attempts to unfurl all sorts of mysteries around extraordinary beasts and real-life creatures across history, which it is hard to believe could possibly exist.
Visiting locations from Utah, USA, to Loch Ness in Scotland, the actor delves into the mythological - such as dragons, mermaids and unicorns - alongside examinations of natural world beasts, such as vervet monkeys, narwhals and manatees.
Stephen also chats to Harry Potter creator JK Rowling about the inspirations behind the creatures populating her hit novels and to visual effects supervisor Christian Manz, who has brought countless magical creations to life.
New to Stream
In the Earth, Sky Cinema & NOW
Here’s a British horror from acclaimed director Ben Wheatley, starring Joel Fry (Game of Thrones), Reece Shearsmith, (A Field in England) and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake).
As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run.
Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
Ending Today
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America, 11.00pm, BBC Two
The rise of platforms like OnlyFans give adult entertainment performers financial independence away from the studio model of old.
Here, in the third and final episode in thsi series, Louis Theroux (above) encounters a new generation using their online platforms to call out alleged predatory behaviour by prominent figures from the business.
As a result, an industry that prides itself on pushing sexual boundaries is asking itself difficult questions about consent, and figures such as porn veteran Ron Jeremy are being challenged in court.
Family Flick
Muppets Most Wanted, 2.25pm, BBC One
Here’s the 2014 comedy in the long-running Muppet movie franchise, this time starring Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Ty Burrell.
The Muppets prepare to head off on a world tour, unaware that Kermit has been replaced by an evil genius who is his exact double.
As the dastardly interloper uses the gang's performances as cover for an international crime spree, the real Kermit is left languishing in a Russian prison.
Sunday Cinema
Around the World in 80 Days, 2.40pm, BBC One
Oscar-winning period adventure from 1956, based on Jules Verne's novel, starring David Niven, Cantinflas and Shirley MacLaine.
There are also cameo appearances by a variety of stars including Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra, Buster Keaton and John Gielgud.
The story revolves around Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg (played, of course, by the dapper Niven), who makes a wager that he and his loyal valet Passepartout can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days.
