Australian soap Neighbours returns, Amanda Holden hosts new series Sex: A Bonkers History, Fantasy Island is back for a second season, and there's the final episode of Dr Cassidy's Casebook . . .
Pick of the Day
Neighbours, 2.00pm, RTÉ One and 6.00pm, RTÉ 2
Streaming on RTÉ Player and Amazon Freevee
If I ever went on Mastermind I’d choose questions about Neighbours 1986-1990 as my specialty subject. I was hopelessly addicted back then and it took a lot of effort before I weaned myself off the show.
Now, after heading off to TV Heaven last year, the iconic Aussie soap has been resurrected. My tears last year were not in vain.
The new run will see Neighbours stalwarts such as Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy) and Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi) back at the centre of the drama.
Former stars Guy Pearce (Mike Young), Annie Jones (Jane Harris – formerly 'Plain Jane Super Brain’), Candice Leask (Wendy Rodwell) and Emerald Chan (Sadie Rodwell) will be reprising their roles.
As we head back to Erinsborough, the residents of Ramsay Street are in high spirits while they prepare for a wedding. And amongst all the celebrations, a new family arrives in town.
Don’t Miss
Before I Go to Sleep, 9.30pm, TG4
Here’s a pretty daft but enjoyable thriller, starring Nicole Kidman (below), Colin Firth and Mark Strong.
A woman who cannot retain her memories following a traumatic accident is contacted by a mysterious neuropsychologist, who offers to help her recover the truth about her condition.
As she tries to piece together the events of her past, she begins to fear neither her husband nor the doctor are who they seem to be.
Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos, 9.00pm, BBC Two
The BBC journalist examines Boris Johnson's premiership, having won the 2019 election by a landslide on his promise to ‘get Brexit done’.
But the aftermath of that election saw Johnson’s time at the top of UK politics undone as the government struggled to deal with Covid-19.
Kuenssberg examines how the prime minister's working relationship with chief adviser Dominic Cummings impacted his leadership, and his apparent loyalty to those who have been shown to break the rules.
New or Returning Shows
Sex: A Bonkers History, 9.00pm, Sky History
Streaming on NOW
This brand-new show follows actress, singer, and presenter Amanda Holden (below) and best-selling author and historian Dan Jones as they explore how sexual behaviours have shaped civilizations.
The series uses archive footage and drama reconstruction - with Amanda Holden and Dan Jones taking part - to shed light on history’s best sex stories.
Along the way, Amanda and Dan will be meeting experts in the history of sex, including sex historian Dr Kate Lister, author of A Curious History of Sex.
There’s also international teacher of Dominance studies Anne O Nomis, author of The History & Arts of the Dominatrix and the late executive chair of Ann Summers, Jacqueline Gold, in her very last television interview.
Fantasy Island, 9.00pm, Sky Max
Streaming on NOW
Taking place at a luxury resort, fantasies requested by guests are fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.
In the first episode of the new season, longtime best friends, Tara and Jessica, want to rule their 30th high school reunion.
Elsewhere, Andi wants to know if her cat BoBo loves her as much as she loves him; Roarke juggles a secret romance, and Ruby and Gina spend more time together.
Jimmy Doherty's New Zealand Escape, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Jimmy Doherty (below) takes a trip to New Zealand, to meet and work alongside the farmers and produce makers who are turning a passion for great food into an enviable lifestyle.
His adventure begins on the southernmost island of New Zealand - tiny Stewart Island - where he learns to gravity-fish for the local restaurant trade.
He also gains a deeper understanding of how smarter fishing for a targeted catch of eight tonnes a year makes more money than an 80-tonnes-a-year net haul.
New to Stream
Strays, Sky Stores Premiere
Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park and Josh Gad star in this canine comedy - which, it should be noted, is not for kids.
When Reggie (Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Forte), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose.
But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realises he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.
Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug's pals hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home - and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most.
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 5, Netflix
Now that Opaline has captured Sparky's Dragonfire, the evil Alicorn is stronger than ever - and she won't stop until she has all the power of Equestria!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, Sky Kids & NOW
Yuga Ohdo may seem like a normal 10-year-old, but he's about to take his favourite game to the next level by inventing a whole new way to duel - Rush Dueling!
In this second season of the sixth spin-off of the long running card-battler anime, the Battle Royal kicks off with an exhibition match between Roa and his number one fan: the President of Goha.
Ending Today
Dr Cassidy's Casebook, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
In this final episode of the series, Dr Marie Cassidy looks back on her career in Ireland and wonders if women are any safer today.
She investigates the link between online porn and misogyny and recalls the case which prompted her to resign.
