The Silent Civil War looks back at a traumatic time in Irish history, Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef returns for a new run, Karl Lagerfeld is the focus of a new documentary, while Belfast boxer Seán McComb features in CIOTÓG . . .
Pick of the Day
The Silent Civil War, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
This new two-part series looks fascinating.
It's based on the first-hand testimonies of family members of eighty of those who were involved in the Civil War that took place in Ireland between 1922 and 1923.
The Silent Civil War also unearths a series of previously unheard audio tapes of over thirty of those prominently involved during the revolutionary years in Ireland.
Recorded by a young American researcher, Harlan J. Strauss, as part of his post-graduate work in 1973, the tapes feature original recordings of Frank Aiken, Dan Breen, Peadar O’Donnell, Máire Comerford, John A Costello, Ernest Blythe, Seán Dowling among many others.
Don’t Miss
Race Across the World, 9.00pm, BBC One
For the sixth leg of the race, the pairs must brush up on their language skills as the next stop is at the heart of French-speaking Canada, the capital of its largest province, Quebec.
To get there, the teams must navigate through Canada's most densely inhabited region. So the problem this week isn’t the terrain, it’s the local population.
For the first time in the race, transport and accommodation choices will be plentiful - but potentially damaging for dwindling budgets.
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final, 9.00pm, BBC Four
As the current World Snooker Championship continues, here’s a chance to see one of the competition's greatest finales.
Colin Murray presents a look back at the final of the 1985 World Snooker Championship between Dennis Taylor (right) and Steve Davis.
The match finished after midnight, but kept an estimated 18.5 million UK viewers – and a largbe amount of folk here in Ireland too - engrossed until the title was decided on the final black of the 35th frame.
With contributions from Barry McGuigan, Ted Lowe, Stephen Hendry and Barry Hearn.
New or Returning Shows
Mark Moriarty: Off Duty Chef, 8.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Mark Moriarty returns to offer more techniques and tips to elevate home cooking.
I’m getting peckish just looking at the opening night’s menu . . .
The second season begins with him preparing risotto cacio e pepe, sharing his secret to achieving the perfect creamy texture and rich flavour in under 15 minutes.
He also makes a hearty and healthy minestrone soup, Indian butter chicken, and chocolate brownies.
The Mysterious Mr Lagerfeld, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Award-winning director Michael Waldman goes in search of the real Karl Lagerfeld, who was one of the most flamboyant and recognisable figures in fashion.
He was also one of the most mysterious.
Waldman tracks down those closest to the designer, including his friends, neighbour, lawyer, doctor, bodyguard and Chanel colleagues.
He also meets the agent and nanny left in charge of Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette, who he called the love of his life and who earned an estimated three million euros from modelling assignments.
CIOTÓG, 9.30pm, TG4
This new documentary goes inside and outside the ring with rising Belfast boxer Seán McComb as he sets out on his pursuit of winning a professional title.
CIOTÓG, translating as Southpaw, follows Seán's journey over a period of three years as he experiences highs and lows inside the ring and some momentous changes in his personal life.
The hour-long film gets behind-the-scenes access to Seán’s gruelling training regime and captures the action before, during and after his fights.
It follows him as he trains in Glasgow with fellow boxers Tyrone McKenna, Tyrone McCullough and Paddy Barnes and joins him as he walks, Pied-Piper like, from his home in West Belfast to be greeted by thousands at his big fight in 2019 in Falls Park at Féile an Phobail.
The documentary also captures Seán’s life during the pandemic, when his professional life was forced to take a back seat but made way for new beginnings in his personal life as he and his fiancée welcomed their first child into their lives.
Seán talks openly in the film about what boxing has meant to him and his family, how he found growing up in West Belfast, his hopes for the future and why he feels it is important that he gives back to his community.
New to Stream
Sam: A Saxon, Disney+
This is the real-life story of Samuel Meffire, the former East Germany’s first black police officer.
The series shows how Meffire became a media sensation and a symbol of modern society in the post-reunification 1990s.
But just a few years later, he ended up behind bars himself, as an enemy of the state.
The show is part of a new wave of European shows exclusively made for Disney+.
Will Trent, Disney+
Ramón Rodríguez stars in this procedural as Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
He was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system.
But now, determined to use his unique point of view to make sure no one is abandoned like he was, Will Trent has the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
The quality cast also includes Erika Christensen from Parenthood and Sonja Sohn, who played Kima in The Wire.
Workin’ Moms, Netflix
In an emotional final season, Kate and her friends seek a balance between professional wins and personal fulfillment. It's hard - but laughter helps.
Love After Music, Netflix
No one can and no one should live without love. This bioseries traces the passionate life and career of iconic Argentinian rock star Fito Páez.
