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The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in The Power of the Dog, there's the Women's World Cup Final, The Summer Show hits Dublin, food becomes crucial in Alone, and Stormzy is Live in London . . .

Pick of the Day

The Power of the Dog, 9.00pm, BBC Two

Jane Campion's Western, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons, is one of the Australian director’s best movies.

In 1925, wealthy Montana ranch-owner Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him.

When his brother George brings a new wife and her teenage son to live at their homestead, Phil torments them - until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

Don’t Miss

Live FIFA Women's World Cup – Final, 10.00am, RTÉ2

Streaming on RTÉ Player

Coverage of the Women's World Cup Final (Kick-off 11.00am) between England and Spain, which comes from Stadium Australia in Sydney.

USA retained the title four years ago in France after a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands, but were eliminated by Sweden on penalties in the last 16 this time around.

Spain beat Sweden in the first of this year’s semi-finals, while England overcame hosts Australia in the other semi.

Evanne Ní Chuilinn presents, with analysis from Karen Duggan and Richie Sadlier, and commentary by Des Curran

If this is on a bit early in the day for you, there are highlights at 8.30pm.

The Summer Show, 6.30pm, RTÉ One

Streaming on RTÉ Player

This week’s edition sees Derek Mooney and Nuala Carey (below) explore in and around Dublin, visiting the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland in Glasnevin.

Chef Kevin Dundon travels to the banks of Carlingford Lough to visit the oyster farm run by Kian Louet Feisse, while Norah Casey recounts her childhood in Phoenix Park.

The Chase Celebrity Special, 8.00pm, Virgin Media One

Bradley Walsh presents as four celebrity contestants pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds.

They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught.

Bonnie Raitt: Live at Montreux 1977, 11.05pm, TG4

This restored show from Montreux in 1977 was part of Bonnie's first ever European tour and gives ample evidence that she already possessed the qualities that would later be so celebrated.

Her trademark combination of acoustic balladry, electric rock and gritty blues is in evidence across a track listing that includes Under the Falling Sky, Give It Up or Let Me Go and Women Be Wise.

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, 8.00pm, BBC Two

Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder go behind the scenes at Nusfjord Arctic Resort, a preserved 200-year-old cod-fishing village in the Lofoten Islands of Norway.

Working alongside the dedicated staff, Monica and Rob learn to appreciate the difficulties of running a high-end resort in such an extreme environment.

Amongst the challenges they battle snowy paths with housekeeping, face huge waves on fishing boats and chase the Northern Lights.

Alone, 9.00pm, Channel 4

As the grueling reality show continues, the contestants are discovering that finding food becomes crucial as extreme hunger kicks in.

Fishing the Mackenzie River is far from easy, which leaves some competitors increasingly desperate.

For one first-time fisher, who has had severe anxiety and panic attacks in the past, the constant trial and error becomes a mental and physical battle.

Another competitor faces a hard choice when their net catches something unexpected.

New or Returning Shows

Stormzy Live in London: This Is What We Mean, 10.00pm, Channel 4

Since 2014, when he gained attention on the UK underground music scene through his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles over classic grime beats, Stormzy has been a huge figure on the UK music scene.

The rapper's UK exclusive live headlining performance from London's All Points East festival, recorded last Friday.

Sunday Cinema

The Racer, 9.30pm, RTÉ One

Sporting comedy drama, starring Louis Talpe and Matteo Simoni.

In the summer of 1998, the opening stages of the Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian Dom Chabol has been one of the best support riders for 20 years, a sacrificial role with victory never an option.

But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the team.

As he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks a team-mate off the Tour, and Dom is thrown back in the saddle.

Molly's Game, 9.00pm, RTÉ2

Directed by The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin, and starring an impressive Jessica Chastain, as well as Idris Elba and Kevin Costner.

Fact-based drama about Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by FBI agents wielding automatic weapons.

Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally - unbeknownst to her - the Russian Mob.

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