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What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Missing: Beyond the Vanishing Triangle explores disappearances and murders of women in the 1990s, there's a couple of Eurovision-related shows, and highlights from The 20th IFTA Awards Ceremony . . .

Pick of the Day

Missing: Beyond the Vanishing Triangle, 9.35pm, RTÉ One

Streaming on RTÉ Player

This is a documentary examining a number of high-profile disappearances and murders of women in the 1990s in Ireland.

It takes an area that ranges from Dundalk to Wexford and Tullamore, which became known as the Vanishing Triangle.

The first of this two-parter looks at the case of 26-year-old American Annie McCarrick (above), who disappeared without a trace from her Dublin home in 1993.

Don’t Miss

I, Tonya, 10.05pm, TG4

Here’s a treat – even if you’ve seen it before.

Director Craig Gillespie's comedy biopic, starring Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, and Allison Janney, who won a Bafta and an Oscar for her performance.

Ice skater Tonya Harding rises through the ranks at the US figure skating championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into question by a shocking incident after her ex-husband steps in.

MasterChef, 8.00pm, BBC One

The fifth and final week of heats gets under way, with another nine contestants aiming to impress Gregg Wallace and John Torode (below) in the opening Audition Round.

John and Gregg don't witness them cook in the MasterChef kitchen, but taste each dish in the Tasting Room and judge each contestant's food solely on the plate that is put in front of them.

After tasting all nine plates, they pick their three favourite dishes, giving those cooks a well-earned MasterChef apron and immunity from cooking in the next round.

1917, 9.00pm, BBC Two

Sam Mendes' celebrated war drama, starring Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays and Colin Firth.

On April 6, 1917, Lance Corporal Tom Blake and Lance Corporal William Schofield receive orders from General Erinmore to prevent Colonel Mackenzie from leading the 2nd Devons into a trap set by the Germans.

The soldiers must proceed on foot into enemy territory to deliver the message, which will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.

New or Returning Shows

Eurovision Welcomes The World, 6.30pm, BBC One

Rylan (below) and Sunetra Sarker kick off Eurovision week with highlights from this year's Turquoise Carpet welcome event, as the performers arrive in Liverpool.

Semi-final hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina gear up for their presenting debut together and Rylan spends time backstage to see all of the final Eurovision preparations.

The show also features highlights from Liverpool's Big Eurovision Welcome event taking place outside St George's Hall, presented by AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, where Frankie Goes to Hollywood will be on stage together for the first time in more than 30 years.

Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala duets with British artist Birdy on a Beatles classic, and there is a special performance of Rise like a Phoenix by Conchita, accompanied by a dramatic drone display.

Special guests Ricky Tomlinson and Shirley Ballas pay tribute to their home city and international pop star Zara Larsson join icons of dance music Cream Classical to close the show.

The 20th IFTA Awards Ceremony, 9.35pm, RTÉ2

Streaming on RTÉ Player

Highlights of the 20th anniversary ceremony of the awards celebrating creative talent across 28 categories in film, drama and TV, hosted by Deirdre O'Kane (above) at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.

Eurovision Calling: Jason and Chelcee's Ultimate Guide, 9.00pm, BBC One

Comedian Jason Manford (below) and singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes explore how the Eurovision Song Contest became the world's largest live music event.

Jason meets the UK's last winner, Katrina Leskanich from Katrina and the Waves, Sam Ryder, who came second in 2022's contest, and Mae Muller, who is representing the UK this year.

Chelcee provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of preparations in Liverpool, as well as revealing some little-known facts about the event itself.

David Attenborough's Zoo Quest in Colour, 8.30pm, BBC Four

A one-off special showcasing colour footage from the 1950s wildlife series that launched the career of a young David Attenborough (below) as a nature presenter.

Using new-found film and behind-the-scenes stories from Attenborough and cameraman Charles Lague, this programme features clips of the best of Zoo Quest to West Africa, Zoo Quest to Guiana and Zoo Quest for a Dragon.

Followed at 10pm by David Attenborough: A Life on Air.

In 1952, David Attenborough was turned down for a job with BBC radio, only to end up working for the corporation's fledgling TV service - eventually becoming director of programmes.

Since then he has become one of the most respected wildlife film-makers in the business, fronting classic series such as Life on Earth, The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.

Here he talks to Michael Palin about his half-century at the corporation.

Carl Frampton: Men in Crisis, 10.30pm, BBC One

Documentary following two-time world champion boxer Carl Frampton (above) as he meets young men impacted by poor mental health, and confronts his own struggles with such issues.

He also speaks to experts about the challenges facing young men in Northern Ireland and what support exists for those who do seek help.

New to Stream

Spirit Rangers: Season 2, Netflix

Eddy, Summer and Kodi are back in action at Xus National Park, learning about nature on exciting adventures with new visitors - and old friends, too!

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