Tonight's picks include Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Bannon’s Incredible Homes, Ireland’s Fittest Family and a profile of Hans Zimmer . . .
Pick of the Day
Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, 10.00pm, Virgin Media One
During the summer, Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi were spotted running around Dublin and Mullingar, busking and having a laugh - but what were they really up to?
Find out what transpires when two of the biggest names in pop music embark on a journey of exploration with a twist.
This one-off documentary showcases Niall and Lewis on their road of discovery, communion, reflection, storytelling, nonstop laughter and extraordinary talent.
Don’t Miss
Ireland’s Fittest Family, 6.30pm, RTÉ One
This week sees Anna’s McNallys from County Monaghan, Donncha’s Finnegans from County Cork, Nina’s Peters from County Waterford, and Davy’s Regans from County Sligo take on The Lake.
They are battling it out for two places at the next round of the competition at The Forest, while the other two families will have to go home for good.
The Meaning of Life, 1.0.30pm, RTÉ One
In the latest instalment, Joe Duffy interviews comedian, actor and writer Ardal O'Hanlon, who talks frankly about his views on God, religion and the things, people and ideas that give his life meaning.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, 8.20pm, BBC Two
As his travels continue, Stanley Tucci visits Umbria, nicknamed the Green Heart of Italy.
While this small, predominantly rural region lives in the shadow of its more glamorous neighbour Tuscany, Umbria has an ancient history that predates even the Romans.
And with the highest consumption of pork per capita in Italy, Umbria is a carnivore's dream.
From wild boar hunts to incredible black truffle farms, Tucci explores the riches this land has to offer.
And despite stuffing his face, he doesn't put on an ounce!
New or Returning Shows
Dermot Bannon's Incredible Homes, RTÉ One
While so many people struggle to get a home of any type, there’s a tiny minority who live in glorious splendour.
In the third season of this show about glorious gaffs, Dermot Bannon takes to the road once more to explore architecture and design in Spain and Scotland.
He begins by travelling to Catalonia to learn about Barcelona's urban design and meeting homeowners to discuss what inspired them to create their unusual and breathtaking houses.
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel, 9.00pm, BBC Two
This is a profile of the Oscar-winning composer responsible for some of the best-loved film and TV scores of the past few decades.
In this portrait, Zimmer reveals the musical secrets of his craft - how he goes about terrifying, moving and raising people's spirits through his work.
Contributors include directors Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and Steve McQueen.
World's Greatest Train Journeys from Above, 7.00pm, Channel 4
The British channels never run out of shows about trains.
This new series features aerial footage of railway journeys, exploring spectacular scenery and engineering, and meeting the people who live and work alongside them.
In the opening episode, the Glacier Express is filmed from above, winding along alpine peaks to connect St Moritz and Zermatt.
Engineers battle deep snow drifts, harness the latest tech to protect the line from landslides, and even set explosives to guard against deadly avalanches.
Somewhere Boy, 10.00pm, Channel 4
Lewis Gribben stars in this drama about Danny, a young man who has lived his whole life in isolation since his mother's death when he was a baby.
Overwhelmed with grief, his father withdrew them both completely from the outside world.
But when Danny turns 18, he is taken to live with a well-meaning aunt and has to come to terms with a new world he never knew existed.
Episode two follows at 10.30pm.
The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise, 9.00pm, Sky Crime
Streaming on NOW
This four-part documentary series takes a comprehensive deep dive into the notorious Hillside Strangler murders that gripped Los Angeles residents in the late 1970s.
Cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono would allegedly impersonate off-duty police officers to lure their victims to their deaths before discarding their bodies in the hillsides around LA.
Featuring new and exclusive interviews with those close to the case, the series offers fresh insight into the minds of the infamous serial killing cousins and explores lingering questions that remain unanswered.
Ending Today
Frozen Planet II, 8.00pm, BBC One
The visually spectacular series concludes by showcasing the work of scientists studying climate change to discover how exactly the environment is changing and its impact for all life on Earth.
Glaciologist Alun Hubbard investigates Greenland's melting glaciers from within, while astronaut Jessica Meir describes witnessing forest fires across Europe from the international space station.
Meir also reflects on how changing weather patterns are interconnected.
