Jackie & Coco tells the extraordinary story of Jackie Fox, Davina McCall narrates Born from the Same Stranger, Michael Mosley explores Secrets of Your Big Shop and Wonka arrives at Sky . . .
Pick of the Day
Jackie & Coco, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
This documentary follows the extraordinary journey an Irish mother makes to find meaning following the suicide of her daughter, Nicole (Coco), due to online bullying.
For the last six years, Jackie Fox has campaigned tirelessly to change Irish and EU law to make online bullying a crime, impacting the lives of 750 million Europeans and potentially saving hundreds of lives.
When Nicole died, after three years of unrelenting online harassment, Jackie vowed to never let any other mother experience such horror – or any other child be driven to taking their own life.
During Jackie's campaign to revolutionise Ireland’s legislative process, she not only managed to change the law but - against all precedent - she also managed to have the law named after her daughter: Coco’s Law.
This is a story about loss, grief and the devastating reality of a loved one dying by suicide. Ultimately, however, it is a story about love and the desperate effort one woman undertakes to find a place to channel hers for her daughter in the wake of her tragic death.
New or Returning Shows
Born from the Same Stranger, 9.00pm, UTV/ITV1
Davina McCall (below) narrates this documentary following the stories of people born from anonymous donors who want to find blood relations and solve mysteries about their identities.
Liam gets more than he bargained for when he puts his DNA on two commercial websites and within days finds himself meeting up with four new half-siblings.
Sarah only found out she was donor-conceived four years ago begins her journey of discovery by talking to her mum about why her origins were kept a secret from her.
The World with Yalda Hakim, 9.00pm, Sky News
Streaming on NOW
This promises to be a pacy, informative, global news programme that aims to challenge decision makers around the world, analyse the latest headlines and get to the heart of why a story is important, even when it’s happening far away.
Presenter Yalda Hakim seeks out the people behind the headlines. Telling powerful human stories, with the aim of providing some hope by showing inspiring people doing inspiring things.
It runs daily from Monday to Thursday.
The Last Survivors, 10.00pm, BBC Four
This is quite a poignant watch.
It’s an award-winning documentary from a few years ago compiling the personal testimonies of the remaining Holocaust survivors living in Britain, all of whom were children during their incarceration in the concentration camps.
They discuss how these experiences continue to influence their adult lives and why particular memories have stayed with them.
The film follows one man on a return journey to Auschwitz, accompanied by his daughter, while another survivor revisits his home town in Germany for the first time since 1946.
New to Stream
Wonka, Sky Store Premiere
Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Jospeh and Matt Lucas star in director Paul King’s delightful prequel.
It’s based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time.
Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
It may lack the dark touch that was Dahl’s, but it’s great fun and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Don’t Miss
Michael Mosley: Secrets of Your Big Shop, 8.00pm, Channel 4
This informative series is well worth a look tonight if you’re worried that your diet isn’t doing you much good or you need to get rid of a post-Christmas Christmas bulge.
Michael Mosley (above) goes undercover as a takeaway delivery man to help a couple from Milton Keynes who would love to lose weight and find the reason for their low moods, anxiety and bad skin.
He also investigates the health benefits of beetroot, takes a look at the UK's most popular breakfasts, and puts viral TikToks under the microscope, including the carrot tan and batch salads.
True Detective: Night Country, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW
Last week’s Season 4 opener was certainly promising - and very Mare of Eastown. I haven’t a clue what’s going on, which is always a good sign.
When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace.
To solve the case, Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice.
Dopesick, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
As the Michael Keaton-starring drama continues, OxyContin is on the market but faces a potential threat.
Purdue's vast influence reaches the town of Finch Creek, Bridget steps outside of her DEA authority and the criminal investigation of OxyContin begins.
Without Sin, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Vicky McClure continues to impress in this thriller.
In tonight’s episode, Charles tries to convince Stella that he was set-up by a notorious crime family.
Stella initially struggles to believe him, as she learns more about his dark past, but she cannot help but be drawn back in when she delves into Cleo's life and makes a troubling discovery close to home.
Ending Today
Streets of Gold: Mumbai, 9.00pm, BBC Two
This third and final part of the series exploring today’s vibrant Mumbai looks at the boomtown's younger generation.
They include entrepreneur Sudipan Das, who has a business idea that he hopes will transform how India celebrates Holi, one of the country's most important Hindu festivals.
Also: Mumbai Fashion Week is under way and 23-year-old model Shimona Nath has been earmarked as this year's one to watch and is also the face of the make-up brand sponsoring the event.
