There's Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure, the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 begins, Canadian comedy Son of a Critch returns, the British & Irish Lions face Argentina at the Aviva, and there’s more laughs with Not Going Out . . .
Pick of the Day
Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure, 9.00pm, UTV
After 50 years in the spotlight, the hugely successful British broadcaster Noel Edmonds left his career behind and started a new life in New Zealand with his wife Liz in 2018.
They bought land in the quiet town of Ngatimoti, where they have been building a hospitality business.
This series – which ironically brings him back under a media spotlight - follows the couple's journey as they battle the challenges of small-town life and try to turn their vision into a success while navigating the pressure of being seen as outsiders.
New or Returning Shows
Isle of Wight Festival 2025, 7.00pm, Sky Arts
Streaming on NOW
Join the party at Seaclose Park as Sky gives you an access-all-areas backstage pass to one of the UK summer’s hottest tickets - The Isle of Wight Festival 2025.
You can enjoy all the musical fun from the comfort of your own sofa as this year’s headliners - including former Police front man Sting, the Stereophonics, and the Prince of Pop himself, Justin Timberlake (above) - take to the main stage.
But that’s not all. You can also expect incredible sets from Faithless, The Corrs, The Script, Paul Heaton, Busted, Razorlight, Jess Glynne, Texas, Olly Murs, Clean Bandit, Supergrass and James, just to name a few of the artists on the bill.
Son of a Critch, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
It's season 4 of this Canadian coming-of-age comedy.
Mark is eager to begin his final year of elementary school. Finally, he'll be at the top of the social food chain.
From Mark's relentless pursuit of his creative dreams to his burgeoning romance with Fox, he devotedly navigates a quickly growing world.
It’s a world filled with new promise, potential and love. And he won't be alone. Every member of his household will also be chasing something greater.
New to Stream
Joker: Folie à Deux, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
Following on from the surprising success of the Joker origin movie, director Todd Phillips bravely took a left turn by turning this sequel into a jukebox musical.
Not only did loads of fans and critics hate it – it also works. It’s great fun, co-starring Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel (aka Harley Quinn), along with Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz and Steve Coogan.
This time around Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker.
While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
Grenfell: Uncovered, Netflix
This feature length documentary examines the disturbing chain of events that led to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.
By uncovering actions taken by business and government years before the tragedy, the film shines a light on how it could have been prevented, and 72 lives could have been saved.
The documentary gives a platform to survivors, bereaved families and firefighters to share their story.
Don’t Miss
Not Going Out, 9.00pm, BBC One
Last week’s opening episode proved there’s still plenty of life in this sitcom, 14 seasons in.
This week, Lee brings home a battered box from the tip only to discover a second-hand sex doll inside but where he sees a profit Lucy only sees a manky mannequin and wants it gone from the house.
Reluctantly, Lee does as he's told, not realising what he's dealing with.
Elton John at the BBC, 9.15pm, BBC Four
A selection of interviews, news clips and archive BBC session performances from throughout the much-loved British singer's lengthy career.
Featuring many of his biggest hits and starting with his first solo concert at the BBC in 1970, to his Top of the Pops performances in the 1980s and 1990s right through to his 2016 performance for Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park.
Followed by Madonna at the BBC (10.15pm) and then Tina Turner at the BBC an hour later.
Ending Today
Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend, 8.30pm, BBC One
It’s the final episode of this engaging series.
This week, Alison spends a weekend with boxing world champion Tony Bellew at his house in Southport where he and his wife Rachael are in the middle of some big renovations.
He reveals how he's coping with retirement and the toll the sport has taken on his health before putting Alison through her paces in the ring.
Sport
Rugbaí Beo, 7.20pm, TG4
Coverage of the 1888 Cup clash from Aviva Stadium as the British & Irish Lions face Argentina (KO 8pm).
Presented by Gemma Ní Chionnaith and Cuán Ó Flatharta.
Ireland will have three representatives in the opening British and Irish Lions team of the 2025 campaign, while Tadhg Furlong (above) is set to make his return from injury off the bench.
The tighthead prop, who is now on his third Lions tour, hasn't played since Leinster’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints in early May, but has recovered from a calf injury to take his place among the replacements.
Munster’s Tadhg Beirne and Connacht pair Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham start against Los Pumas.
Argentina have named a much-changed line-up with a first start for centre Justo Piccardo and three potential debutants off the bench.
Live League of Ireland, 7.30pm, Virgin Media Two
Coverage of the Premier Division match from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers take on Cork City (KO 8pm).
These teams have already faced each other twice in the league this term as top-of-the-table Hoops host bottom boys City, with Stephen Bradley's boys winning 4-1 here in the first meeting in April, while the second meeting resulted in a 1-1 draw at Turners Cross.
