Nicola Walker returns for a new run of quirky crime drama Annika, Ride or Die looks at the motorcycle race the North West 200, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing examines child influencers, and Spencer Matthews is the focus of Hooked . . .
Pick of the Day
Annika, 8.00pm, U&Drama
Nicola Walker's back for a second run as DI Annika Strandhed in this enjoyable and quirky crime drama series set amongst the Scottish marine homicide unit.
The season opener begins when a phone with a brutal drowning recorded on it is handed in to MHU headquarters, the pressure is on for Annika and the team to track down the murderer.
The second episode follows at 9pm. The MHU are sent to Edinburgh to investigate the death of a recently released prisoner whose body is pulled out of the Forth River, imprisoned in a dog cage.
New or Returning Shows
Ride or Die, 10.40pm, BBC One
Every May, around 100 motorcycle road racers from across the world make the pilgrimage to Northern Ireland to take part in one of the sport's fastest and most dangerous events - the North West 200.
Racing on closed public roads at speeds in excess of 200 mph, the riders dice with danger and even death. It’s not for the faint-hearted – even as a roadside spectator, you’re dicing with death.
This documentary follows three riders in the weeks leading up to the North West 200, exploring how faith, family and the risk of fatality pushes competitors to their limits.
Florence Nightingale: Nursing Pioneer, 7.45pm, BBC Four
Here’s a profile of Florence Nightingale, the woman who revolutionised modern nursing and reformed healthcare in her native UK and elsewhere.
The documentary follows her life, from being born into a rich English family, and revealing how she broke through social and gender barriers to pioneer a profession previously reserved for men.
Dedicating her life to helping those in need, she was a trailblazer who led a group of nurses to care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War of 1853-86.
She also developed revolutionary views about hygiene and sanitation, going on to establish a training school and reform healthcare.
New to Stream
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, Netflix
This apparently explosive docuseries explores the shadowy world of child influencers, homing in on the disturbing allegations of abuse surrounding popular internet celebrity Piper Rockelle and her mother/manager Tiffany Smith.
Rockelle is a massively popular YouTuber who rose to internet stardom staging elaborate pranks, competing in absurd challenges, and making soapy 'crush content’ with her Squad of carefully cast ‘friends’.
Bad Influence goes behind the glitz and glamor to reveal Piper’s former Squad mates' harrowing stories of exploitation, cult-like manipulation, and abuse at the hands of Piper’s momager, Tiffany Smith.
Through their stories, this three-part documentary series exposes the dark realities of social media fame and the fight to protect the next generation of creators from exploitation.
The Dad Quest, Netflix
This Spanish comedy/drama is about Gallo, a television producer, who faces an unexpected turn in his life after a significant loss.
Determined to fulfill a promise, he embarks on an emotional and humor-filled journey with his son Benito and Diana, an old family friend.
During their journey, as they reconnect with people from the past, Gallo and Benito discover important truths about themselves and the value of what they have.
Don’t Miss
Hooked, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Alcohol and Drugs is the subtitle of this episode of Dr Brian Pennie’s investigation into the world of addiction.
This week, Spencer Matthews - podcaster, founder of Clean Co and husband of our own Vogue Williams - discusses his problem relationship with alcohol and how he realised his daily drinking had to stop.
Home Grown, 8.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Kitty Scully visits Bridgefoot Street Park to explore how Dublin City Council and local residents created an urban green space and transformed their community.
Colm O'Driscoll heads to North County Dublin, known as 'the Market Garden of Ireland', where the growers produce approximately 47 per cent of Ireland's field vegetables.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life, 8.00pm, BBC Two
Hannah Fry takes a look at the fridge, hitting the production lines with appliance giants Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every single one of these cooling devices.
She also explores the fridge's history, revealing how a French monk with a flair for chemistry, a 17th-century chicken incubator and an explosive invention in Australia created the ultimate chill.
Ending Today
Sonas, 9.05pm, TG4
Áine Ní Bhreisleáin (below) completes her investigation into the wellness industry in Ireland - body, mind and soul.
In this programme, she heads to Inis Oírr on a retreat, discusses the links between wellness and happiness with Dr Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, and meets renowned writer Michael Harding for some philosophical advice.
Sport
Champions League Live, 7.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
There's more English opposition for this exciting Paris Saint-Germain side (below) as they host Aston Villa (Kick-off 8pm).
Peter Collins is on hosting duties as he presents coverage of the quarter-final first-leg tie at Parc des Princes.
French champions PSG have already eliminated one English side, deservedly overcoming Liverpool on penalties after both legs ended 1-0 to the away team in their round of 16 tie.
Luis Enrique's have been one of Europe's form teams since the turn of the calendar year and retained their Ligue 1 crown over the weekend.
On the other hand, Aston Villa have been one of the surprises in this season's Champions League, and will be determined to produce a strong display on their biggest European night since they lifted the European Cup in 1982.
Also tonight, there’s Live UEFA Champions League (7.30pm, Virgin Media Two), where Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund (KO 8pm) in a quarter-final first-leg tie at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barca comfortably defeated Benfica 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16 and are among the favourites to win this season’s trophy.
But they can’t afford to look past last season's runners-up Dortmund, who have not always been at their best this term but booked their place in the last eight by defeating Lille 3-2 over two legs.
