Paloma Faith and Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald are on The Late Late Show, The Zoo returns for a new run, Tom Hardy stars in new thriller Havoc - and there's the Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final . . .
Pick of the Day
The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald (below) will join host Patrick Kielty to discuss the disruptive beginning of this Dáil term, share her thoughts on the party's performance in recent elections and look ahead to Sinn Féin’s priorities in opposition.
Acclaimed British actor, screenwriter and producer, Simon Pegg will drop in to chat about his return as Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and shares stories from behind the scenes.
Singer Paloma Faith will be in studio to discuss her pivot from pop to podcasting with her new show Mad, Sad and Bad, her best-selling book MILF, the myth of perfect motherhood and celebrating her birthday in Ireland.
Cork comedian, Chris Kent will sit down with Patrick ahead of his Irish tour Offline to discuss why unplugging from the digital world has become a central theme in his comedy. He also opens up about how fatherhood has shaped his material.
Finally, KhakiKid will perform his track Date Nite, bringing his signature style to The Late Late Show stage.
New or Returning Shows
The Zoo, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
The show that takes a look behind the scenes at the daily work of staff at Dublin Zoo returns for a new run.
First up, Nyala, the southern white rhinoceros, gives birth to her second calf and the Zoo's tortoises and turtle get their annual health check.
Farriers are called in to help Lumara the okapi with a painful hoof issue.
At the Orangutan Forest, the team mourns the loss of one of their most well-known and beloved residents - Sibu, the 45-year-old Bornean orangutan.
New to Stream
Havoc, Netflix
This promises to be a high-octane action thriller, written and directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid, Gangs of London), and starring Tom Hardy - no stranger to this kind of thing either.
Walker (Hardy) is a bruised detective fighting his way through the criminal underworld threatening to engulf his entire city.
In the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong, Walker finds himself with a number of factions on his tail; a vengeful crime syndicate, a crooked politician, as well as his fellow cops.
When attempting to rescue the politician's estranged son, whose involvement in the drug deal starts to unravel a deep web of corruption and conspiracy, he is forced to confront the demons of his past.
Wondla, Apple TV+
Based on Tony DiTerlizzi's New York Times bestselling book series The Search for WondLa, the animated adventure saga returns with all-star voice cast including Jeanine Mason, Brad Garrett and Gary Anthony Williams.
Picking up from season one’s shocking cliffhanger, Eva is drawn toward the promise of home - but new discoveries only lead to more unanswered questions.
As she searches for the truth, Eva finds herself pursued by a relentless force that believes she holds the key to something far greater than she ever imagined.
In a season brimming with revelations, sacrifice and an existential fight for survival, Eva must choose where she truly belongs.
Jessica Kirson: I'm the Man, Disney+
Here’s the latest stand-up special that streamers love so much. This one showcases Jessica Kirson’s searing perspective on everything from TikTok girls to her bizarre time at a trauma centre.
Trap, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Written and directed by M Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Aleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills (!) and Allison Pill.
Prepare to be spooked as a father and his teenage daughter attend a pop concert, where they realise they’re at the centre of a dark and sinister event.
Don’t Miss
Beyond Paradise, 8.00pm, BBC One
As the harvest ends, Stella and George Ellis follow their long-held tradition of hanging a corn doll to mark its close.
Par for the show’s course, this simple ritual takes a darker turn when the doll mysteriously falls and a figure dressed as the mythical Cornman strikes.
With their milk ruined and their hay set ablaze, the Ellises are pushed to the brink.
Meanwhile, Martha and Humphrey embark on a new chapter as foster parents when Rosie begins her first day at Shipton Abbott Primary, while Anne takes a bold step to embrace life fully.
Tonight’s episode has Caroline Quentin as a guest star.
Ending Today
Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One & UTV
AJ Odudu and Will Best (below) announce the runners up and chat to them about their time in the house, before the winner is revealed and gives their first interview as Celebrity Big Brother champion 2025.
That’s followed at 10.30pm by Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live (which is not on UTV).
AJ Odudu and Will Best are once again hosts, with celebrity guests and a live studio audience meeting the winner of this year's Celebrity Big Brother.
Sport
League of Ireland, 7.30pm, Virgin Media Two
Last season’s champions Shelbourne face last season’s runners up Shamrock Rovers at the Hoops’ Tallaght Stadium (KO 7.45pm) in yet another big Dublin derby.
This season is incredibly competitive so far, with just three points separating surprise leaders Drogheda United and sixth-placed Derry City.
Third-placed Rovers are ahead of Shels on goal-difference and will be looking to bounce back after Monday’s defeat by Bohemians.
Damien Duff’s side come into this game on the back of two draws over the Easter weekend. This could be a tight one.
Rugbaí Beo, 7.30pm, TG4
Live coverage of the United Rugby Championship match at Cardiff Arms Park as Cardiff play host to Munster (KO 7.35pm).
Munster will be aiming to bounce back after the Vodacom Bulls became the first South African team to win a United Rugby Championship fixture at Thomond Park as they battled for a 16-13 victory.
