Prue and Danny's Death Road Trip explores assisted dying, a diner with a lost voice turns up on First Dates Ireland, Other Voices returns, while it’s cheerio to Marie Antoinette and Lady Gregory . . .
Pick of the Day
Prue and Danny’s Death Road Trip, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith and her son Danny Kruger investigate the controversial subject of assisted dying.
The mother-and-son duo travel to Canada and the US to get a greater understanding of the topic, and discuss their findings en route.
As patron of the pressure group Dignity in Dying, Prue is campaigning for British law to be changed.
On the other side of the argument, Conservative MP Danny, Chair of Dying Well, is keen to prevent any change to existing circumstances.
It remains to be seen whether what they discover in the making of this documentary tempers their attitudes.
Don’t Miss
First Dates Ireland, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
It's another busy night for maître d' Mateo and companyy (below).
For starters, Luke from Tipperary arrives at the restaurant straight from the Tomorrowland music festival - and he’s lost his voice.
His date, Aoife from Cork, has decided this is her 'year of yes’ - but will be one be one yes too many?
Meanwhile, Elle from Tipperary brings a Tamagotchi to keep her company as she has been stood up five times. It remains to be seen whether her date turns up this time.
The Apprentice, 9.00pm, BBC One
The remaining candidates are tasked to design a new lunchbox aimed at six-to-eight-year-olds, along with an app to encourage healthy eating.
For one team, a clear vision helps them take a bite out of the market, though poor decisions and a lack of vision on the other side leads to dreary designs.
In the boardroom there's no such thing as a free lunch, as one candidate is dismissed at the hands of Alan Sugar (above).
Dragons’ Den, 8.00pm, BBC One
An entrepreneur promoting portable toilets for youngsters hopes to flush away any doubts of success, while mushroom snacks with an impressive crunch prove too noisy for one potential investor.
Plus, a sustainable clothing entrepreneur returns to the Den for a second time.
The Dog House, 8.00pm, Channel 4
This week's canine capers kick off with a spaniel called Lottie, who has arrived at Woodgreen animal charity having escaped from a puppy farm - and Raksha may prove to be her ‘soul sister’.
Live-wire Jack Russell Rosie chases butterflies, cats, and now she's after 10-year-old Mitchell.
A storm is brewing when Hurricane the husky meets excitable lurcher puppy Peaches.
Laochra Gael, 9.30pm, TG4
The 21st season of Laochra Gael continues with the story of Mayo gaelic footballer, Tom Parsons (below).
Tom came to the fore in 2008, becoming a star for the Mayo seniors while still in his teens. But when he was dropped in 2011, his world fell apart.
He came back in 2014 and was at the heart of the renowned rivalry with the Dubs. Whatever heartache he felt from the defeats in those clashes, it was put into perspective when he suffered a horrific injury in 2018.
Although he was told there was a chance he may not walk again, he miraculously took to the field again in 2019.
New or Returning Shows
Other Voices, 11.00pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
The music show returns for a 21st season, with performances and conversations captured in Dingle, Cork, and West Wales.
Presented by Huw Stephens and MayKay, the brand-new run will showcase the talents of some of the most exciting Irish and international artists making music right now.
They include the likes of Paolo Nutini (above), Loyle Carner, Inhaler, Stella Donnelly, The Big Moon, Biig Piig, Just Mustard, Gilla Band, SOAK, Gwenno, and SELLÓ
This new season kicks-off with a performance by one of the UK’s best-selling artists, Paolo Nutini, who travels to Dingle to play songs from his acclaimed new album Last Night in the Bittersweet.
Also, there will be music from Dublin singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson, folk multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn, while the fresh voice of Irish Drill, and SELLÒ makes a blazing Other Voices debut in the IMRO Other Room.
New to Stream
The Upshaws, Netflix
The Wanda Sykes-starring sitcom returns for the second part of its second season.
Still striving for success and surviving every mess, the Upshaws face a series of obstacles that put their resilience - and relationships - to the test.
Ending Today
Lady Gregory: Ireland's First Social Influencer, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Here’s the second and final part of the documentary shining a light on the Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager, whose work, influence and impact on Irish political and literary life has often been neglected.
Actress Miriam Margolyes and Senator Lynn Ruane complete their road trip across Ireland to visit places that were most significant in Lady Gregory's life.
Marie Antoinette, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Season one of this quirky period piece from Deborah Davis (The Favourite) comes to an end.
Louis supports the rebel colonies in America against France's old enemy, England, despite misgivings at court.
Though still with no son, Antoinette moves to the Petite Trianon, where life is less formal.
Then a face from the past, Swedish noble Count Fersen, arrives, complicating matters.
