The Domhnall Gleeson-starring Alice & Jack arrives on RTÉ One, Inseparable Sisters tells the story of co-joined twins, Tuilte looks at the cost of flooding in Ireland, and sci-fi series Constellation lands on Apple TV+ . . .
Pick of the Day
Alice & Jack, 10.30pm, RTÉ One
This One Day-ish drama, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Andrea Riseborough, along with Aisling Bea and Sunil Patel, lands on Irish TV a week after its much-heralded launch across the pond on Channel 4.
When Alice and Jack first meet they are bound by a connection so powerful it seems nothing can break it. Well, until Alice kicks Jack out the next morning and tells him never to call again.
But he does. And she's delighted.
So right from the outset it’s unclear whether their path will lead them to a place of happiness and togetherness - or if such contentment will be undone by emotional complexities getting in the way.
As a result, the 16-year relationship between such imperfect lovers suffers many highs and lows.
New or Returning Shows
Inseparable Sisters, 11.40pm, BBC One
Stephen Nolan's political show pushes this back later than it should be on, but it's well worth recording.
It's the story of the seven-year-old conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye, who weren't expected to live more than a few days but have defied all medical expectations, told by their loving father.
Highlighting the challenges they face daily from hospital visits to finding clothes they can wear, this promises to be a very moving watch.
Tuilte, 9.30pm, TG4
With storms and extreme events increasing year after year due to climate change and environmental degradation, this documentary examines the cost of the flooding that accompanies these events.
In Ireland, one of the greatest threats is to coastal and low-lying regions from sea level rise, together with increased rainfall and storm events.
40% of the population lives within 5 km of the coast, and it is estimated 70,000 Irish addresses are at risk of coastal flooding by 2050.
The documentary looks at the impact that flooding has already had on various communities throughout the country, meeting locals in Donegal who suffered serious damage in the storms of August 2017.
It also looks at the importance of flood plain management in Monaghan, and Ballybay GAA members speak about fearing for the future of their clubhouse and pitch.
Don’t Miss
Home Grown, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Colm O'Driscoll visits Dublin City Centre to look at the green revolution taking place there and the role horticulture plays in creating a greener, cleaner, capital city.
Meanwhile, Kitty Scully meets Alan and Mark Taylor in Lusk, North County Dublin, who are growing vegetables that are usually grown abroad.
Bring the Drama, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Bill Bailey’s acting version of The Apprentice continues.
This week his aspiring actors arrive on the set of hit BBC drama, Silent Witness, to try and cut it as the forensic hotshot, Dr Nikki Alexander.
They're coached by Silent Witness star Genesis Lynea, as they attempt to master difficult scientific language and bring a convincing air of authority to win actor of the week.
Small Island, 10.00pm, BBC Four
Here’s a good two-part period drama - adapted from the 2004 novel of the same title by Andrea Levy - originally broadcast in 2009.
The impressive cast includes Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson, David Oyelowo, Ashley Walters and Benedict Cumberbatch.
A Jamaican woman travels to London in 1948 to join her new husband, but her life becomes entwined with that of her landlady, who once spent a night of passion with the young bride's former love.
New to Stream
Constellation, Apple TV+
This is a promising psychological thriller series created by Peter Harness and starring Noomi Rapace, Breaking Bad's Jonathan Banks as Henry and James D'Arcy.
A woman who has returned to Earth upon a disaster during her mission finds parts of her life seemingly missing.
The world’s slightly different to the one she left, while her daughter seems to be another person completely.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Disney+
It’s the third and final season of the sequel to, and spin-off from, the series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Clone Force 99’s battle to survive the newly formed Empire comes to an epic conclusion.
Can I Tell You a Secret? Netflix
This two-part documentary tells the story of some of the women targeted by serial stalker, Matthew Hardy.
In early 2022 he received the longest custodial sentence in British history for stalking online.
The series explores the women’s experiences, the police investigation and how Hardy was ultimately brought to justice.
Sport
Live UEFA Champions League, 7.00pm, Virgin Media Two
Coverage of the last-16 first-leg tie from Estadio do Dragao as Porto host Arsenal (KO 8.00pm).
The visitors easily made it through to this stage after finishing top of Group B, finishing with 13 points ahead of PSV, Lens and Sevilla.
The hosts progressed out of their group by finishing second behind Barcelona despite ending on the same amount of points, losing out on top spot thanks to their head-to-head record against the Spaniards.
