There's new documentaries George Michael: Portrait of an Artist and Greg Davies: Looking for Kes, Alison Brie stars in romcom Spin Me Round, and Marty's Big Picture Show heads to Portlaoise . . .
Pick of the Day
George Michael: Portrait of an Artist, 9.00pm, Channel 4
A documentary portrait of the singer charting his phenomenal rise to stardom as one of the world's top singer-songwriters and performers.
It features contributions from a wide-ranging list of folk, ranging from Stevie Wonder to Stephen Fry, Piers Morgan to Kenny Goss.
In a career spanning over 30 years, George Michael sold over 120 million records, maintaining his place in the top 10 global superstars of music.
Don’t Miss
Marty's Big Picture Show, 7.30pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
So far this has been a very informative, evocative and fun slice of nostalgia. Great Sunday evening viewing.
Marty Morrissey and historian Liz Gillis focus on the work of photographer Terry Redmond, who captured the pulse of life in Portlaoise throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
New or Returning Shows
Greg Davies: Looking for Kes, 9.00pm, BBC Four
Another chance to see this absorbing documentary. The comedian Greg Davies (below) pays tribute to Ken Loach's 1969 adaptation of Barry Hines' classic novel A Kestrel for a Knave.
He travels to Barnsley to meet members of Hines' family, including his brother Richard, who was the inspiration for the book's protagonist Billy Casper.
He also talks to Loach and Dai Bradley, who played Billy in the film, and talks to Jarvis Cocker about the character's impact on British pop culture.
The Russell Murders: Who Killed Lin and Megan? 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries
Streaming on NOW
This three-parter looks back to Britain in 1996, when Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan were brutally killed in broad daylight while 9-year-old Josie Russell incredibly survived.
It became one of the country's most shocking multiple murders of the 90's. After a year, the police finally charged local drug addict Michael Stone, based primarily on a 'confession’ to a former cell mate.
Now, after Stone has served 25 years and continues to maintain his innocence, this series includes exclusive access to his legal team as they prepare one last appeal.
This coincides with a claim by one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, Levi Bellfield, that he committed the murders.
Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were, 10.00pm, BBC Four
A celebration of the life and work of quirky UK comedian Ken Dodd, recounting his life from growing up in the 1930s in Liverpool’s Knotty Ash through to his big break and career.
Dodd's career spanned 50 years and after his rapid rise to stardom, he maintained his presence via countless television and radio shows, theatre tours and summer seasons with work ranging from pantomime to Shakespeare.
He also enjoyed a spell as a successful recording artist and remained active until just a few months before his death aged 90.
This programme features contributions from his friends and colleagues and includes an interview with his widow Anne.
New to Stream
Spin Me Round, Sky Cinema & NOW
Alison Brie, Alessandro Nivola, Aubrey Plaza, Molly Shannon, Lil Rel Howery and Fred Armise star in director Jeff Baena’s romcom.
When the manager of an American chain restaurant is selected to attend a special training program in Italy, her head swims with dreams of European glamour and romance.
But the trip turns out to be much different - and possibly more dangerous - than the exotic getaways she imagines.
Sunday Cinema
The Revenant, 9.00pm, RTÉ2
Grueling Western, starring an Oscar-winning Leonardo DiCaprio, with Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson.
A frontiersman leading a hunting party through the wilderness is mauled by a bear, and a travelling companion who pledged to stay with him until help comes kills his son and leaves him for dead.
Against all odds, the wounded man survives his injuries and embarks on a gruelling quest for revenge that takes him through a harsh landscape.
Sorry to Bother You, 11.30pm, BBC One
Boots Riley's quirky and very smart comedy, starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson and Danny Glover, is like two films in one.
In an alternate version of present-day Oakland, California, impoverished African-American telemarketer Cassius Green finds his career taking a sinister turn after he has success using his `white voice’.
Family Flick
The BFG, 3.45pm, TG4
Steven Spielberg's fantasy adventure based on Roald Dahl's book, starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill and Penelope Wilton.
An orphaned girl befriends a benevolent giant, who takes her off to a magical land, where they attempt to stop the man-eating creatures that are invading the human world.
Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023, 1.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
The day’s overage begins with South Africa v Romania (KO 2.00pm). All the action from both teams' second match in Pool B, held at Stade de Bordeaux.
South Africa are the reigning champions and will hope facing the Romanians is something of an omen as the only previous meeting between the teams was in 1995 when the Springboks won 21-8 en route to lifting the trophy.
Jacqui Hurley presents, with analysis from Hannah Tyrrell, Jamie Heaslip (above) and Jerry Flannery.
That’s followed by Australia v Fiji (KO 4.45pm), the pool C encounter from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne.
This is Australia's first match in this year's tournament and they will be looking to improve on their showing in 2019, when they lost 40-16 to England in the quarter-finals.
Live Rugby World Cup 2023, 7.0pm, Virgin Media One
The final game of the day sees England play Japan (KO 8.00pm) in a Pool D encounter, held at Stade de Nice.
The sides last met in 2018 at Twickenham, when England recorded a 35-15 victory, but they will not be taking Japan lightly this time around after they reached the quarter finals in 2019.
