The Handmaid's Tale returns for a fifth season, Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker is also back, Keeley Hawes continues to get caught in Crossfire, and there’s the latest Star Wars saga Andor . . .
Pick of the Day
The Handmaid's Tale, 10.35pm, RTÉ One
Adapted from the classic dystopian novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, Elisabeth Moss stars as June/Offred, one of the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, formerly the United States of America.
As season 5 begins, June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford, while also struggling to redefine her identity and purpose.
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Meanwhile the widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada, while Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power.
June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.
Don’t Miss
Crossfire, 9.00pm, BBC One
The thriller, starring Keeley Hawes, Josette Simon and Lee Ingleby, continues.
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With the hotel shooters still at large, and fearful for her family, Jo summons the courage to rescue as many staff and guests as possible - and having got as many people out as possible, she goes back in for Chinar.
Meanwhile, a petrified Jason cowers in his hotel room - only to be discovered by Gerardo - and in the kitchen, Miriam has to operate on her patient using kitchen utensils.
The Good Fight, 9.35pm, RTÉ2
As the legal drama starring Christine Baranski (below) continues, Diane encounters her first `therapy" session, she begins to see everything in a positive light.
After agreeing to participate in a student project about Black female attorneys, Liz must find a way to prevent an unfair takedown of her reputation. Eli Gold returns to help Marissa in court.
New or Returning Shows
Black, Northern Irish and Proud, 10.40pm, BBC One
An exploration of what it means to be black in Northern Ireland through first-hand accounts of some of those who live there, from new immigrants to second-generation citizens.
They offer frank and honest opinions on topics such as identity, diversity, green and orange politics, racism, black pride and a shared future, providing an insight into how black people perceive their chosen home.
Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Mel Giedroyc (below) returns with the carpentry contest that’s basically a carpentry version of Bake Off.
It sees 10 woodworking enthusiasts fight hammer and nail as they create various projects that combine epic scale with fine craftsmanship and cutting-edge design.
In order to remain in the competition they have to impress the judges, entrepreneur and woodworking expert Sophie Sellu and design academic Tom Dyckhoff.
All the while a series of surprise challenges keep them on their toes - and give them the chance to win a lifeline.
Escape from Kabul Airport, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Here’s the inside story of the largest airlift in modern US history, which took place in August 2021 when America withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, marking the end of its longest war.
The film combines never-before-seen on-the-ground archival footage from the evacuation, alongside interviews with evacuees, eyewitnesses, US Marines and Taliban fighters.
New to Stream
Andor, Disney+
This is a three-episode premiere of the prequel to 2016’s Rogue One that explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make.
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The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire, and how people and planets became involved.
It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, seeing Cassian embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Fortune Seller: A TV Scam, Netflix
Savvy saleswomen or devious scammers? Wanna Marchi and Stefania Nobile became the undisputed queens of Italian TV shopping - until they went too far.
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This looks like being an entertaining true crime tale about an Italian TV personality who has enjoyed and endured many rags-to-riches/back to rags stories.
There’s even some slimming cream involved, which is truly scam-tastic.
Super/Natural, Disney+
Benedict Cumberbatch narrates this visually stunning nature documentary series that’s exec-produced by veteran Hollywood director James Cameron.
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The twist here is that it focuses on the behaviour of animals that are beyond human understanding. Well, until now, I assume.
One of the animal tricks to look out for is the variety of lizard that can breathe underwater by utilising an air bubble.
Designing Miami, Netflix
Miami's two hottest designers aren't just competitors, they're also husband and wife.
Eilyn and Ray Jimenez are making South Florida chicer one house at a time - she with a minimalist aesthetic and he with a more maximalist approach.
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Juggling the needs of their deep pocketed clients, their staffs of young designers, their close-knit families, and their relationship with each other isn't easy, but this talented, stylish duo manages to pull it off while always maintaining a healthy sense of humor.
