There's the story behind much-loved song Grace, Gary Barlow heads off to sample South Africa, The Rookie returns for a new run, Carlos the Jackal recalls his colourful life from behind bars, and Ireland host Slovenia in the Women's Nations League . . .
Pick of the Day
Aistear an Amhráin, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Season two of this documentary series looks at the person behind one of Ireland’s most popular tunes.
With over 100 versions, from Jim McCann to Rod Stewart to Kellie Harrington, everyone knows Grace.
Reporter Sinéad Ní Churnáin meets the song's composers to explore the origins and impact of the tune. She also asks the question - who was Grace?
Written in 1985 by brothers Frank and Seán O'Meara, the song was inspired by the tragic love story of Grace Gifford, who married Joseph Mary Plunkett in the chapel at Kilmainham Gaol just hours before he was executed in 1916.
The ballad feels firmly rooted in the Irish tradition - as timeless as the tale it tells.
Sinéad Ní Churnáin meets the O’Meara brothers to explore the song’s origins and to uncover the story of the woman behind it.
New or Returning Shows
Gary Barlow's Wine Tour: South Africa, 8.00pm, Virgin Media One
This ITV series sees Take That star Gary Barlow explore the country, searching for the most authentic, accessible and exciting food and drink experiences South Africa has to offer.
He begins his adventure by meeting best friend and fellow musician Eliot Kennedy in Franschhoek, heading straight to the Spier Wine Farm for a crash course in the country's most celebrated grape varieties.
After that, Barlow gets acquainted with some grub by sampling some classic South African food, cooked on a braai.
The Rookie, 9.00pm, Sky Witness
Streaming on NOW
Nathan Fillion may be best remembered for the tragically short-lived Firefly, but he’s having a great run on this show as it returns for a seventh season.
Once again he plays John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, hwho as used his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with officers 20 years his junior.
Nearing the end of his training Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.
Now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age, John and the team welcome two new rookies and continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas following their prison escape.
Inside the High Street Cyber-Attacks, 7.00pm, BBC Two
Who hacked M&S and Co-op? Here’s a look inside the cyber-attacks that shook the British high street and ask how flaws in digital defences were exposed.
Why do criminals target companies in this way? Hearing from the hackers behind the attacks, learning what data they've stolen, and first-hand from the customers who were left scrambling and staff who had to deal with angry patrons
Lockerbie: Our Story, 9.00pm, BBC Two
On December 21 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was blown up over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 259 on board and 11 on the ground.
In this latest documentary, families and loved ones tell the deeply personal stories of six of the victims, each with their own hopes and dreams, building a film about the power of love, hope and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship.
Don’t Miss
Storyville, 10.00pm, BBC Four
Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, better known globally as Carlos the Jackal, tells his story from the confines of a French high-security prison.
Now aged 75, the Venezuelan assassin/terrorist is the mastermind of some of the most audacious attacks of the 20th-century.
Carlos talks about his childhood in Venezuela, his radicalisation, his operations across Europe and the Middle East, and his relationships with some of the era's most infamous figures.
Who Do You Think You Are? 9.00pm, BBC One
Will Young takes a journey into his family history, beginning with his grandfather, who died before the singer was born.
A PoW during the Second World War, Digby Young's story turns out to be one of bravery and hardship during the conflict.
Will then delves further back and discovers he is related to one of English history's great villains - and through this ancestor he reveals a surprising royal link.
In the Loop, 11.45pm, BBC Two
Armando Iannucci’s satirical comedy, starring Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander and James Gandolfini, was basically a transatlantic bridge between The Thick of It and Veep.
It’s about a witless British government minister who makes a few ill-chosen remarks on the possibility of Britain and the US going to war in the Middle East.
As a result, he suddenly finds himself out of his depth in international politics as pro and anti-war factions try to influence him and a fearsome spin doctor is sent to control the situation.
Imagine, 11.30pm, BBC Four
Back in 2021, the late Alan Yentob explored the life and work of trailblazing Anglo-Nigerian author Bernardine Evaristo, whose Booker Prize-winning novel Girl, Woman, Other became a global phenomenon.
With wit and wisdom, Evaristo lays bare her unique approach to creativity across the decades as her latest book, an inspirational non-fiction work called Manifesto: On Never Giving Up, is released.
Sport
Live UEFA Women's Nations League, 5.30pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Marie Crowe presents all the action from both teams' concluding Group B2 match, held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as Ireland take on Slovenia (KO 6pm).
These sides have been the top two in the group, but it was a one-sided affair when the teams met in Koper in February, with Slovenia claiming a 4-0 victory.
The Girls in Green will expect to fare considerably better in front of their own fans on Leeside as international football returns to Cork GAA HQ.
With analysis from Karen Duggan and Stephanie Zambra, and commentary by Des Curran and Méabh De Búrca.
