There's a new documentary about 2 Tone pioneers The Specials, restaurant kitchen drama Boiling Point lands on RTÉ One, and Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr continues . . .
Pick of the Day
Record On: The Specials - A Message to You, 9.00pm, Sky Arts
Streaming on NOW
Celebrating what would have been Terry Hall’s (below) 65th birthday, Sky Arts presents a tribute to one of the most influential bands of the 20th century - the Specials.
The band emerged in the late 1970s during a time of great social, political, and economic upheaval in England and these deep subjects have heavily influenced their music right up to the present day.
The band's songs – such as Ghost Town, Concrete Jungle, Too Much Too Young - have bravely tackled issues of racism, unemployment, and social inequality, unafraid to reflect England's shadow back onto itself.
Produced with The Specials, this film explores how the band’s music was influenced by social, economic and political events.
It also shows they have continued to shape contemporary music and popular culture internationally, with their message of unity and harmony.
New or Returning Shows
Boiling Point, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Here’s the BBC series that’s a spin-off from the 2021 film, starring Stephen Graham, picking up six months later.
As new restaurant Point North faces big money investors in the dining room, head chef Carly battles personal demons, while chaos in the kitchen pushes her staff to boiling point.
The kitchen descends into the controlled chaos of the service as new chef de partie Johnny arrives for a trial shift.
In among the flambéing, pan frying and blanching hive of activity, it quickly becomes apparent that Johnny's skills are not up to scratch.
The Dropout, 11.40pm, BBC One
This drama was inspired by true events and stars Amanda Seyfried as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes as she attempts to revolutionise the healthcare industry.
It begins in 2002 as an intense Elizabeth Holmes goes to Stanford University, determined to become a billionaire. She just needs a miracle concept - even if it is a mirage.
Fifteen years later, she and her business are disgraced.
Episode two follows at 12.35am. In need of money, Elizabeth brings her fledgling technology to the venture capitalists of Silicon Valley.
Then while in Switzerland, she is forced to make a difficult decision.
The Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer, 9.00pm, Channel 4
After having spent almost half his life in prison, suspected serial killer Charles Sobhraj (below, centre) agrees to a series of interrogations concerning murders for which he’s never been tried.
Experts try to get to the truth of the horrific crimes, bring about some accountability for the victims, and assess whether Sobhraj remains a dangerous man.
The first episode lays out the horrific crimes that Sobhraj is accused of committing in Asia before charting Sobhraj's trail of robberies and scams in his 20s, which lead to him being imprisoned in Afghanistan.
After a shocking jailbreak, a witness describes what's believed to be his first murder.
Meanwhile, leading forensic psychologist Paul Britton explores Sobhraj's childhood and motivation.
Storyville, 10.00pm, BBC Four
This two-part documentary tells the story of infamous 1970s’ cult leader – and mass murderer - Jim Jones (below).
The series explores how he was forced to flee the US, establishing a settlement in a remote part of Guyana, and the violent end of the project in 1978.
After cult members opened fire on a US delegation, killing five people, Jones persuaded 918 of his followers to join him in mass suicide - including 304 children.
Don’t Miss
The End of the World with Beanz, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Martin Beanz Warde travels all the way to Dandora dump in Kenya as he follows the trail of Ireland's textile waste.
In this episode he’s joined by comedian Gearóid Farrelly, they meet a local hip hop group, a recycling fashionista and members of The Maasai - the original up cyclers.
Home of the Year, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
More gorgeous gaffs for the judges to drool over.
This week they examine Tríona's three-bedroom duplex townhouse in Kildare, Rebecca and Eamonn's renovated 1950s’ bungalow in Offaly, and Sinead and John's 1920s’ semi-detached Art Deco home in Belfast.
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr, 8.00pm, BBC One
As the Alan Carr-hosted contest continues, the remaining designers create activity centres for school children visiting Chester Zoo themed around the wildlife of Brazil, India and Madagascar.
Michelle Ogundehin and guest Sophie Robinson are on hand to ensure they add fun elements and judge which team creates the best space - and ultimately decide which designer goes home.
Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon, 9.00pm, BBC One
Stacey (below) and the team help the Yates family sort their lives out by decluttering and reorganising their living space.
And that's no mean feat.
After a clear-out they discover 103 old planks of wood, 277 medals and over 800 pieces of fabric amongst the family’s belongings.
Carpenter Rob creates a dance studio for daughters Amelia and Madeline while Iwan gives the home a spring clean, while Dilly reorganises the bedrooms to give mum Rachel the sewing room of her dreams.
New to Stream
Forever Queens, Netflix
Season 2 of the reality show from Mexico.
After triumphing with their song No me importa - and a war between Laura and Lucía - the queens are back.
But the group is incomplete, only Lorena and Lucía decided to return to face a new challenge. To achieve this they must convince new queens to join the group.
Will this new group of divas manage to get away from the drama or will wigs fly again?
