Stranger Things is back for a fourth run, there’s the last Late Late Show of the season, The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan returns, and Ewan McGregor stars in Ob-Wan Kenobi . . .
Pick of the Day
The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Oscar-nominated Kerry actor Jessie Buckley, Dublin singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy (below) and impressionist Mario Rosenstock are among the guests for tonight's jam-packed final show of the season.
Meanwhile, there will be a host of guests appearing to mark 60 years of The Late Late Show.
A group of musicians will join Tubridy to share their memories of appearing on the show over the years.
They include Clannad's Moya Brennan, Altan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Christy Dignam and Billy McGuinness from Aslan, as well as Shobsy and Lyra.
Miriam Mullins, Racheal Diyaolu, Catherine Corless, Rosanna Davison, Charlie Bird and Claire Bird will also be making appearances on the show.
Plus, to wrap up the season (and another decade), there will be special segment celebrating the 60th birthday of the Late Late, with well wishes from past guests including Peter Kay (below), Imelda May, Cliff Richards, Michael Parkinson, Adam King, Conan O’Brien, Michael Flatley and Chris Hadfield.
Don't Miss
Stranger Things, Netflix
The much-anticipated fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama series comes in two volumes - the first today, and the second five weeks later on July 1.
The fourth season will have nine episodes and the main cast will continue to consist of the likes of Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Finn Wolfhard.
As the show resumes, it’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins.
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Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier.
In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.
The Shelter: Animal SOS, 7.30pm, RTÉ One
An elderly dog is found abandoned with a homeless sign around its neck and is re-homed by head of adoptions Tanya and brings joy to the life of a new owner.
Vet Aoife performs major surgery on injured dog Paddington and staff take care of a cat that is in dire need of a wash.
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants you, 9.00pm, BBC Four
Documentary tribute to the singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley (Below) who died in a drowning accident in May 1997, aged 30.
Although he had only one album under his belt, he was considered by many at that time to be one of the best singers to emerge in recent years, before his death sealed his status as a doomed romantic hero.
Interviews with Brad Pitt, Jimmy Page and Chrissie Hynde highlight how much the gifted musician is missed.
New or Returning Shows
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan, 10.00pm, Channel 4
The comedian returns for a third run of lively chat, sketches, studio games and music.
This week, his guests include Top Boy actor and musician Ashley Walters, comedian and Loose Woman Judi Love, dancehall legend Sean Paul, actor Jon Hamm and comedian Michael McIntyre.
New to Stream
Ob-Wan Kenobi, Disney+
Obi-Wan Kenobi begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat.
That was the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.
The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader.
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Afrobeats: The Backstory, Netflix
Featuring unreleased footage recorded over a period of 20 years, this documentary chronicles the origin and development of the genre through the eyes of well-known Nigerian entertainers and music professionals.
Afrobeats is prominent in West African countries like Nigeria and Ghana, and draws on traditional African sounds like highlife, fusing it with Western genres including hip hop, R&B and electronic music.
Emergency, Amazon Prime Video
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RJ Cyler, Donald Elise Watkins, and Sebastian Chacon star in what's been plugged as as powerful-yet-funny dramedy.
Ready for a night of legendary partying, three college students must weigh the pros and cons of calling the police when faced with an unexpected situation.
Failing Upwards, Amazon Prime Video
This is BAFTA-winning comedian, voice of Love Island and co-creator and star of Buffering, Iain Stirling’s first Amazon Original stand-up special.
He's also Laura Whitmore's other half, so there's a bit of an Irish angle here.
The show was recorded at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace Theatre explores topics including Iain’s inability to function in the most basic of public settings, the pressures of being in the public eye and that one time a man stole his shoes.
Friday Flick
Can You Ever Forgive Me? 9.35pm, RTÉ2
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Here’s a hugely enjoyable dramedy, starring Oscar nominees Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant, which is based on a true story.
While suffering financial troubles, writer Lee Israel starts forging and selling letters by dead celebrities, incorporating intimate details to command high prices.
She also starts stealing authentic letters from libraries and archives to sell, replacing them with forged duplicates.
