Louis Theroux: The Settlers lands on RTÉ One, Bryce Dallas Howard stars in comedy Deep Cover, Cold Feet stars Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris are the focus of DNA Journey, while Fubar returns for a new run . . .
Pick of the Day
Louis Theroux: The Settlers, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
Even if you saw this shocking documentary when it was broadcast on the BBC a few weeks back, you might want to watch it again as it almost defies belief.
Fourteen years after his first visit to the West Bank, Louis Theroux spends time with the growing community of invading Israeli religious-nationalist 'settlers' who have stolen land from Palestinians.
In this clip, Louis Theroux explains why he made the documentary:
Since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, they have been expanding their illegal landgrab by pursuing a campaign of violence against local Palestinian communities.
They’re being supported by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), leaving Palestinians devastated and homeless prisoners in their own land.
Theroux meets prominent settlers, including the 'godmother' of the movement Daniella Weiss, and travels throughout the territory in an attempt at understanding the consequences of their rapacious activity.
It ain’t a pretty sight.
New to Stream
Deep Cover, Amazon Prime
This promises to be a fast-paced action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success.
When an undercover cop (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London’s gangland by impersonating dangerous criminals.
What could possibly go wrong?
Fubar, Netflix
Arnholdt is back!
Arnold Schwarzenegger - who looks fantastic for someone approaching 80 - returns as Luke Brunner, a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement.
Now he and the team are in witness protection.
After his last mission in saving another operative - who just so happened to be his daughter - he's back and face to face with new villains.
This one is an old flame from Luke's past who threatens to destroy the world. Well, if she doesn't destroy his life first.
Later on in this new season, none other than Matrix star Carrie-Anne Moss joins the shows as Luke’s old flame.
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, Netflix
This reminds me of the heyday of Nickelodeon, SpongeBob and the rest.
Serving as a continuation of the original series and set decades after it, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish tells the story of Hazel Wells, a 10-year-old girl who has recently moved to the city of Dimmadelphia because of her father's new job.
On top of being in an unfamiliar environment, it is also the first time she has been without her older brother, Antony, who left to start college, leaving her feeling lonely and unsure of herself.
All that changes when her pink-and-green-haired neighbors next door reveal themselves to be no ordinary neighbors but fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda, who come out of retirement to become Hazel's fairy godparents.
Don’t Miss
DNA Journey, 9.00pm, UTV
Here’s a double treat for Cold Feet fans as two of that show’s stars Fay Ripley (below) and Hermione Norris trace their ancestry in this ITV version of Who Do You Think You Are?
Fay discovers just how deeply showbusiness runs in her blood as well as her ancestors being the King bof England's own card-makers.
Hermione learns about her two-times great-grandmother who supported her whole family with her dressmaking business.
Who Do You Think You Are? 8.00pm, BBC One
This episode’s landing on BBC 1 NI a day late due to last night’s football.
Actor, writer and comedian Diane Morgan - better known for her characterisation of clueless historian Philomena Cunk - is at first rather unsettled having to take things more seriously as she goes in search of her family history.
She follows the tragic love story of her great-great-aunt during the First World War, discovers a 19th-century ancestor who fearlessly went to court to fight for her illegitimate children's rights.
Morgan also goes in search of her mysterious three-times great-grandfather German Charlie.
Poker Face, 9.00pm, Sky Max
Streaming on NOW
The fun procedural starring Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying.
A handy trick to have up your sleeve when solving a murder.
In this week’s episode – with special guest star Melanie Lynskey – sees here meeting up with a group of con artists.
As a result, Charlie gets involved in a job gone wrong.
Taskmaster, 10.05pm, Channel 4
Note the later start time tonight, due to coverage of the Czech-England under-21 game.
The contest continues, with Jason Mantzoukas trying to befriend a fisherman, Rosie Ramsey displaying a talent for trotting.
Meanwhile Fatiha El-Ghorri is boasting about her seductive scent and Stevie Martin will be pitching for a role in Downton Abbey.
Elsewhere, Mathew Baynton spectacularly forfeits any remaining dignity.
In a not-unrelated instance, Little Alex Horne (above) sees his shoes doused with yoghurt as Taskmaster Greg Davies casts his judgements.
Marie Antoinette, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Hated, Humbled, Mortified is the title of this latest episode of the sumptuous period drama.
The queen is happy to see Cardinal Rohan on trial, but as the court case escalates it leads to damaging discoveries.
Ending Today
Ambulance, 9.00pm, BBC One
No doubt this has happened many times in the past, but this season finale opens with a tourist who collapses outside Buckingham Palace.
Fortunately, a passing member of the public reacts immediately to provide life-support to the unfortunate individual.
As Omar and Kez arrive on scene, the team confirms that CPR has helped his heart to start beating again within the time window.
Nevertheless, his condition is still critical, so the pair must immediately take him to hospital.
Meanwhile, in the Tactical Operations Centre, the team receives reports of a serious collision involving a bus and a police van at a busy junction outside Oval tube station.
