Ed Sheeran is the marquee name on tonight's Late Late Show, new comedy thriller Black Ops begins on the Beeb, it’s Rovers v Bohs in Tallaght, and Rebecca Ferguson stars in sci-fi drama Silo . . .
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The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran is among the line-up for tonight's edition of The Late Late Show.
In a Late Late Show first, Ryan interviews Ed in the round, surrounded by Irish fans who get the chance to chat with their idol and hear exclusive acoustic performances of hit singles Perfect and Eyes Closed as well as another track from his new album.
In the two-part interview, Ed Sheeran speaks candidly about the death of his close friend Jamal Edwards and his tumultuous 2022 when his wife Cherry was diagnosed with cancer.
Monaghan's own Caitríona Balfe (below) will be in studio to chat about the enduring success of Outlander, now in its seventh season.
She also explains why she continues to fight for better working conditions for models despite leaving the industry more than a decade ago.
Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon, comedian Rory O'Connor (Rory Stories) and governor of Mountjoy Prison Edward Mullins will also be on the show ahead of their appearance on a new series Gaelic in the Joy.
Junk Kouture is the world's largest sustainable fashion competition for young people, and on this week's Late Late Show five models will showcase their magnificent designs made from actual waste.
The Late Late Show will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ireland Women’s National Team, and Ryan will speak to former players about the dedication and determination it took to be the first female footballers to represent Ireland at senior women's level.
Plus, there's music from Rachel Mae Hannon, who's making her Late Late Show debut.
Don’t Miss
Have I Got News For You, 9.00pm, BBC One
Alexander Armstrong (below) is back to once more guest host the topical news quiz that’s more about team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
It’s tired and pretty jaded compared its heyday of two decades ago - but still good for a laugh.
Tonight's gurest contestants are comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Helen Lewis.
League of Ireland Live, 7.35pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
If you tune in to watch Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians (KO 7.45pm) tonight, look out for me. I’ll be up the back of the South Stand roaring my head off for the Hoops.
On the sidelines, Peter Collins is joined by Alan Cawley and Stuart Byrne to present coverage of the bitterest Dublin derby of them all at what should be a raucous Tallaght Stadium.
Stephen Bradley’s Hoops claimed a 2-0 victory when the teams met at Dalymount Park last month – but Declan Devine’s Gypsies remain top of the table, with Rovers second after last Monday’s win in Derry.
Commentary is provided by Adrian Eames and Kenny Cunningham, and there’s a very good chance Tony O’Donoghue will be doing his thing too.
'Mon the Hoops!
Guardians of the Galaxy, 10.40pm, BBC One
Friday night feet up with a film is never a bad idea.
Sci-fi adventure, starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista, with the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
A boy abducted by aliens grows up to be an interstellar mercenary.
He and a band of misfits break out of a prison space station with a plan to sell a mysterious orb to the highest bidder - but cross a warlord, who intends to turn it into a powerful weapon.
New or Returning Shows
Black Ops, 9.30pm, BBC One
Here’s a new comedy thriller, starring Gbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun.
Ordinary frontline police community support officers Dom and Kay are tasked to infiltrate a predominantly black gang of villains.
Working undercover, the pair are unwittingly thrust into the murky world of deep cover infiltration as they pose as disgruntled former officers within a powerful criminal enterprise, with the motiviations of the DI who sent them in becoming increasingly unclear.
Matters take an unexpected turn when the duo are tasked by a gang member with carrying out a grisly task that throws the mission - and their lives - into chaos.
Fanny: The Right to Rock, 9.00pm, BBC Four
The story of critically acclaimed 1970s all-woman Filipino rock group Fanny.
Despite critical acclaim and regular tours with bands including Chicago, Steely Dan and Slade, faced both sexism and racism.
As they reform to record a new album in their seventies, they challenge the stigma of ageism as well.
With contributions from Bonnie Raitt, Todd Rundgren, the Runaways' Cherie Currie, Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastien, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, David Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick and bassist Gail Ann Dorsey, and Steely Dan's Jeff `Skunk' Baxter
Followed at 10.30pm by Girls in Bands at the BBC, a compilation of performances by some of the best female musicians in rock, from the 1970s to the present day.
Artists featured include American rock group Fanny, the powerful vocals of Elkie Brooks on Vinegar Joe's Proud to Be a Honky Tonk Woman, the poetry of Patti Smith's Horses and upbeat energy of the Go-Go's on We Got the Beat.
Then at 11.30pm there’s Siouxsie and the Banshees: Rock Goes to College.
Pete Drummond introduces a 1981 performance by the gothic punk band (led by Siouxsie Sioux, above) at Warwick University, with songs including Israel, Spellbound, Arabian Knights, Halloween and Christine.
Wrexham: Hollywood or Bust! 10.00pm, BBC Two
Welsh side Wrexham AFC are one of the oldest football clubs in the world, with a home in the Racecourse Ground that dates back virtually to the dawn of the sport.
Theirs is a history that stretches back further than most, with drama and memorable moments to rival any club.
This documentary recounts that history, while revealing why promotion to the Emglish Football League under Hollywood-based owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (above) would mean so much to the club's fans.
The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, 10.00pm, Channel 4
The Bafta-nominated comedian and actor Mo Gilligan (below) chews the fat with actor Chris Ramsey and his wife Rosie, comedian Harry Hill, footballer-turned-TV presenter Alex Scott and actress Priyanka Chopra.
Plus, there are exciting games, hilarious sketches and superstar performances.
HM The King's Coronation: The Eve of the Coronation, 7.00pm, BBC One
Tomorrow’s the big day for Charlie Windsor as he gets officially crowned. Thankfully, I’ll be in transit for most of the day and will miss the whole thing.
Here, Kirsty Young is joined by a range of guests who give personal insights into the King and Queen Consort as they look ahead to the coronation.
Sophie Raworth joins from outside Westminster Abbey, while JJ Chalmers speaks to members of the armed forces as they prepare for one of the biggest military parades in British living memory.
New to Stream
Silo, Apple TV+
Previously titled Wool, this is a science fiction series created and written by Graham Yost (whose CV includes Justified and The Americans), directed by Morten Tyldum and based on the Silo series of novels by Hugh Howey.
The series stars Rebecca Ferguson, who also executive produces the series, and is set in a toxic dystopian future where a community exists in a giant silo set deep underground.
It’s also a society that sees men and women live lives full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them.
The impressive cast also includes Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common and Tim Robbins.
