There's RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers - The Assets, the Abusers, a new season of Race Across the World, new series Building Monaco's Superhomes, and another chance to see the documentary Micko . . .
Pick of the Day
RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers - The Assets, the Abusers, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
After last year's Scoping Inquiry predicted a vast scale of historical child sexual abuse in Irish schools, and recommended redress for victims, the Christian Brothers stood out with the largest number of schools and the highest number of allegations.
This programme investigates the educator's extensive property and land portfolio, and how convicted abusers have previously helped to manage its assets.
New or Returning Shows
Race Across the World, 9.00pm, BBC One
Season 5 of this hugely entertaining reality game show narrated by John Hannah in which pairs of competitors race across the globe without getting on a plane or being able to use mobile phones and credit cards.
The five pairs - Fin and Sioned, Brian and Melvyn, Yin and Gaz, Elizabeth and Letitia, and Caroline and Tom - start their race across Asia to the southernmost tip of India, at the Great Wall of China, and head to their first check point in the village of Huangling.
Building Monaco's Superhomes, 10.00pm, Channel 4
In this new series, luxury property developer Guy Phoenix embarks on a rollercoaster journey of buying and renovating a £16million Monaco apartment: the biggest investment and financial risk he has ever taken.
As Guy makes the first steps towards finding the perfect Monaco apartment to renovate, things go wrong from day one.
He quickly discovers that building in one of the most expensive places to live on the planet is anything but easy.
Local planning restrictions and impossibly high building costs threaten to turn his lifelong dream of owning a luxury apartment in Monaco into a nightmare.
To make matters worse, his £16million apartment doesn't even include a parking space.
Inside China: The Battle for Tibet, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
This ITV documentary investigates the mystery of a missing boy, the 11th Panchen Lama, who was abducted by Beijing 30 years ago whose role now holds the key to the Dalai Lama's successor and to Tibet's future.
Using ground-breaking footage, testimony and interviews with recent Tibetan escapees, this documentary reveals the restrictions Tibetans face daily under Chinese President Xi Jinping's rule.
It also sees how the unique culture of seven million Tibetans is being wiped away.
New to Stream
Bullet Train Explosion, Netflix
This Japanese film is a reboot of the original movie The Bullet Train from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed.
Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like Shin Godzilla, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those racing to save lives under extreme conditions.
This film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, reuniting with director Higuchi after Doomsday: The Sinking of Japan.
With special cooperation from the East Japan Railway Company, the production used real bullet trains and railway facilities to craft extremely realistic visuals, which have been enhanced with cutting-edge visual effects.
Battle Camp, Netflix
The greatest stars from across Netflix’s broad slate of reality and doc-series return to face the ultimate physical and mental competition.
It’s a place where a giant spinning wheel randomly decides who stays and who goes.
In order to keep your name off that wheel, the returning fan favourites need to be unbeatable in high octane challenges, unbreakable in grueling punishments and, last but certainly not least, unhateable in camp, as everyone has a vote.
The player who achieves all three, becomes the ultimate Netflix reality competitor and takes home the rather handsome $250,000 prize.
Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, Netflix
This Spanish docuseries is a documentary series produced by Morena Films for Netflix that portrays the youngest number 1 in tennis history.
It follows Carlos Alcaraz during the 2024 season, getting closer to the young prodigy who is revolutionizing the world of sports.
Viewers will get to know not only the tennis player but also the off-court life of one of the best sportsmen in the world. An incredible journey through the eyes of Carlos Alcaraz.
Don’t Miss
The Secret Genius of Modern Life, 8.00pm, BBC Two
This week, Hannah Fry (below) looks at the rise of the humble but pretty essential doorbell, heading to Los Angeles to get the low-down on the ding-dong from market leaders Ring.
She delves into the history of the device and discovers how a garage tinkerer who played with sharks, some Soviet spy tech, and a student desperate for a drink led to the technological phenomenon that is the smart doorbell.
How to Cook Well in Morocco, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
As this new series continues, Rory O'Connell (above) arrives in the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen on market day, where traders line the narrow streets.
At the Tissemial Restaurant, the chef learns how to make beef meatball tagine and then meets a local guide to learn more about the city's history. Chef Said Rahma shows Rory how bissara, a traditional soup made with fava beans, is made at the Bab Sour Restaurant.
Sport
Micko, 10.45pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
It’s still hard to believe that Mick O’Dwyer is no longer with us. He seemed immortal.
Here’s a documentary - originally broadcast in 2018 - charting his phenomenal gaelic football career, both on the pitch and the sideline.
It runs from his playing days with Waterville to his managerial success with Kerry, where he became the game’s longest-serving manager, along with his spells at Kildare, Laois and Wicklow.
