Damien Dempsey features in the documentary Love Yourself Today, Shamrock Rovers are in Budapest for a Europa League play-off, there's a new run of A League of Their Own, and a great little movie called St Frances . . .
Pick of the Day
Love Yourself Today, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
Here’s a documentary about singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey and three of his fans, featuring footage from a Christmas concert at Vicar Street in Dublin.
With themes of addiction, loss but also hope and positivity, Dempsey's music often reflects his fans' pain, alleviates their anguish and ultimately provides peace.
Don’t Miss
Saint Frances, 11.15pm, Film4
This dramedy - starring aqnd scripted by Kelly O’Sullivan - may not have been on many people's radar, but believe me it's an absolute gem.
Bridget takes the agonising decision to end an unwanted pregnancy before she becomes a nanny in an affluent suburb of Chicago.
She then gets hired by Annie and Maya to take care of their bright and undisciplined six-year-old daughter, Frances, with life-changing results.
Empire of the Sun, 9.00pm, BBC Four
Bit of a Spielberg night here.
Steven Spielberg's Second World War drama is based on JG Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel, and stars Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Nigel Havers.
An English boy living in Shanghai is separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion and forced to live on the streets.
The youngster is befriended by an American sailor, who helps the boy adapt to life without his family, before the pair are eventually captured and subjected to the terrors of internment.
Preceded at 8pm by The Culture Show, originally shown in 2006, to mark the director's 60th birthday.
Spielberg (above) discusses his career with Mark Kermode, recalling the first time he visited Universal Studios and felt compelled to sneak inside.
After Empire of the Sun at 11.25pm there’s Face to Face: Steven Spielberg, where the legendary film director talks about his career with Jeremy Isaacs. First shown in January 1994.
Ambulance, 9.00pm, BBC One
Just like here, the ambulance service in Britain has been under pressure for some time.
Tonight’s episode in this excellent docuseries is all about staff coping with the overload.
Cameras observe the day-to-day duties of the staff of North East Ambulance Service as they care for a population of over 2.7 million people.
Halfway through a shift an emergency call is received with reports of a high-speed collision involving trapped persons and a patient in critical condition.
Chris and Becca and the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service are immediately dispatched to the scene.
There is concern for a female patient who they suspect may have a traumatic brain injury.
UEFA Europa League Play Off - Ferencvaros V Shamrock Rovers, 5.15pm, RTÉ2
Ireland's Euro trailblazers meet Hungarian side Ferencvaros in near 40-degree conditions in Budapest.
Already guaranteed a place in the Europa Conference League group stage should they fall here, the Hoops have a free hit - though a spot in the Europa League could mean Manchester United, Arsenal or Roma.
The heat will be factor, but Stephen Bradley's boys have hardly put a foot wrong so far, with four wins and just one defeat in their six European games this summer.
If they can keep the tie alive ahead of next week's second leg, it's going to set up some night in Tallaght Stadium, where they've a pretty impressive European record.
New or Returning Shows
A League of Their Own, 9.00pm, Sky Max
The gang is back for a 17th season of the quiz show, with Jamie Redknapp and Romesh Ranganathan (below) joined by a new signing.
Former Manchester City right-back Micah Richards will be joining the Blue Team as a regular panellist, teaming up with a rotating cast of guest captains.
Joining the boys this week will be West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, comedians Josh Widdecombe and Jo Brand and BBC Radio 1’s Jordan North.
Together, they’ll put Declan’s first touch to the ultimate test, walk on flaming hot coals and even perform a Hip Hop Classic with Declan Rice as front man.
Hotel Custody, 9.00pm, UTV/ITV
This new documentary series looks at the work of officers at a state-of-the-art custody centre in Grimsby.
It’s taking a new approach to remanding people in custody - treating detainees as customers first, rather than criminals. If successful, the plan goes nationwide.
The first episode sees the staff cope with Halloween night, when the Joker and Harley Quinn are checked in for assault, a 'welcoming party’ is needed for a violent detainee and Gangsta Granny is looking forward to her ‘holiday’ in a cell.
New to Stream
Inside the Mind of a Cat, Netflix
Cat experts dive into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 3, Netflix
With Skeletor intent on controlling the universe, He-Man and his heroic squad must fulfil their destinies. The epic battle for ultimate power is on!
Ending Today
Code 404, 9.00pm Sky Comedy
Streaming on NOW
Season 3 wraps with another double-episode.
Finally, Chalmers, the former Police Commissioner who has plagued Major since the day he was reanimated, faces trial.
While Major’s busy testifying, Carver’s running out of time to decipher the latest clue and save the killer’s next target.
Then, in the series finale, time’s running out as suspicions run wild within SIU.
Now Carver must clear Major’s name and put a stop to the killer before they enact their final revenge.
But who can he trust?
