Sugababes are mong the guests on The Late Late Show, Donal's Festival Kitchen is the new Donal Shehan series, Beyond Paradise returns as Death in Paradise ends, while Unreported World looks at France's far right feminists . . .
Pick of the Day
The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Ahead of their biggest arena headline tour in the UK and Ireland, the Sugababes chat to Patrick about their return to the spotlight, the enduring success of the band and their connection to Ireland.
Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan will also perform their brand-new single Jungle as well as iconic hit Push the Button.
Irish singer and politician, Frances Black (below) will be in studio alongside her daughter and fellow musician Aoife Scott.
They will talk about their shared passion for music, their experiences in the spotlight, and how they will celebrate Mother’s Day.
Frances will also discuss her role as Senator and address rumours that she will run for the Áras.
Maggie Molloy and Kevin McGahern (below) join Patrick to chat about helping Irish people move to the sun in the new run of Cheap European Homes.
They will discuss what it takes to make a life overseas and why buying in Europe takes a whole new mindset.
Sports presenter Kelly Cates will join Patrick to speak about her role as one of the most prominent voices in sports broadcasting in the UK as she prepares to fill Gary Lineker’s presenter shoes on BBC show Match of the Day.
She'll also reveal what it was like to grow up as the daughter of Liverpool and Scottish football legend, Kenny Dalglish.
New or Returning Shows
Donal's Festival Kitchen, 8.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Fresh from his stint on the judging panel at the recent Eurosong, Donal Skehan gets back to the day job with his latest tasty grub show.
This time around, Skehan is joined by chefs and special guests as they explore the vibrant flavours of Eid al-Fitr, cooking up a feast of chicken sambal and shakshouka.
Beyond Paradise, 8.00pm, BBC One
The Death in Paradise spin-off, guest starring Hugh Dennis, with regulars Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton (both below) and Barbara Flynn, returns for a new run.
When a body is found in a river on the county border between Devon and Cornwall, Humphrey and Esther are forced to work alongside their Cornish counterparts.
While their rivals are quick to brush off the death as a tragic accident, Humphrey's instincts tell him there may be more lurking under the surface.
Meanwhile, following the success of Ten Mile Kitchen, Martha decides to expand the business. However, just as everything seems settled, she and Humphrey are thrown an unexpected curveball.
This is followed at 9pm by the original of the species Death in Paradise, as the long-running detective drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington, ends its 14th season.
Just as he is about to fly home, Mervin finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation when a body is discovered in his shack.
My Brain: After the Rupture, 11.05pm, BBC Two
One of the scary things about life is that, at any moment of any day, something awful can suddenly happen and shatter your life.
On a January morning in 2020, Clemency Burton-Hill suffered a catastrophic brain haemorrhage.
Against the odds, she emerged from a 17-day coma, but unable to speak or walk, she was faced with having to rebuild her life.
Using recordings from the early days of her recovery, this documentary follows Clemmie as she tries to return to her work as a broadcaster, journalist, musician and author.
New to Stream
Number One on the Call Sheet, Apple TV+
I bet Donald Trump won't be watching this.
It’s a documentary that takes viewers on a journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women.
They tell of the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success and honor legends, while recognizing the next generation’s enormous potential.
Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated Angela Bassett says: "Number One on the Call Sheet celebrates the grit, strength and brilliance of those who came before us, while uplifting the next generation
"It’s an honour to pay homage to the legends and shine a light on the limitless possibilities ahead for Black and brown talent."
The Life List, Netflix
Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen and Connie Britton star in this romantic comedy drama.
When Alex Rose’s mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Sneaks, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
This animated love letter to the once humble runner/trainer/sneaker comes from the writer and creator of The Princess and The Frog and Treasure Planet.
Sneaks follows the story of Ty – a designer trainer who lives a life of luxury and comfort, complete with living in a velvet-lined box.
when a sButhady shoe collector steals his sister, Ty, is forced to venture out into the world, and onto the streets of New York, to rescue her.
As Ty teams up with shoes from all walks of life – and all five of New York’s boroughs – he discovers adventure and the joys of life outside of the (shoe) box and even finds a sole-mate in the process.
Mixing original hip-hop and rap music and featuring the vocal talents of Keith David, Laurence Fishburne, Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence and more.
The Lady's Companion, Netflix
This new Spanish period drama is set in Madrid, 1880.
Elena Bianda is the most sought-after lady’s companion in the city. Despite her youth, she has already helped more than 20 young women secure proper courtships and engagements.
Her success lies in her strict moral guidance for families while remaining attuned to the concerns of the young women she mentors - a delicate balance she has mastered flawlessly.
Seeing her protégées walk successfully down the aisle is her life's purpose. Everything changes, however, when she arrives at the Mencía household and finds herself responsible for three sisters.
Don’t Miss
Unreported World, 7.30pm, Channel 4
Tonight's topic in this excellent series is France's Far Right Feminists.
As the title implies, it’s about the women in France who are helping take the far-right to within touching distance of power.
Darshna Soni follows the growing movement of students, journalists and activists who believe migrants are a problem
Last year, for the first time, the far-right National Rally came close to securing power with 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of parliamentary elections.
Though it was defeated in subsequent rounds, the far-right party gained 38 seats. National Rally has a growing support from women, a new breed of so-called 'femo-nationalists' waging a fight for the soul of French feminism.
Mulholland Drive, 11.15pm, RTÉ One
One of my favourite David Lynch movies, a drama starring Naomi Watts, Justin Theroux, Laura Harring and Robert Forster.
Harris plays an actress who arrives home (well, her aunt's apartment she was loaned) to find a mysterious woman in her room who is suffering from amnesia.
She sets out with the stranger to discover how she got there - but the trail quickly leads to intrigue, blackmail and murder.
