There's two-part documentary NORAID: Irish America and the IRA, an investigation into online-fueled suicides, Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in sitcom Shifting Gears, and Maggie Q leads an LAPD cold case division in Ballard . . .
Pick of the Day
NORAID: Irish America and the IRA, 9.35pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
This is a two-part documentary revealing the role played by Irish Americans during the conflict in the North - fundraising, propagandising and gun-running - through first-hand accounts and archive footage.
The opening episode, called Anti-Treaty City, introduces viewers to NORAID, and how Civil War era anti-treaty exiles from Ireland made a solid Republican outpost in the Big Apple.
The story goes right up to Martin Galvin, the New York born District Attorney who would become the face of Noraid throughout the 1980s.
The documentary makers also meet Noraid members who explain how and why they got involved.
They follow Martin as he rises to the top of the organisation, culminating in the British Government banning him from Northern Ireland, a ban he would breach on several occasions – once with tragic consequences.
New or Returning Shows
Poisoned: Killer in the Post, 9.00pm, Channel 4
This is a truly shocking story.
First in a two-part documentary about The Times journalist James Beal's investigation into a disturbing number of young people dying by suicide across the UK, US, Canada, Germany and Australia.
These deaths were sparked by the death of a young man, Tom Parfett, who died by ingesting a lethal poison he had bought online.
It led James to partner with bereaved parents across the globe to uncover the identity of an online poison seller, who has since been arrested and accused of sending over 1,000 packages of poison to young people.
The Trouble with Mr Doodle, 10.00pm, Channel 4
Here’s an intimate documentary exploring how artist Sam Cox morphed into Mr Doodle - an alter ego who ended up buying a mansion and painting it white, simply so that he could draw all over it.
Since childhood, Sam was obsessed with doodling, eventually bringing him to the attention of an international art dealer.
As he began to make money, he bought the house and got married - but it became increasingly unclear where Mr Doodle ended and where Sam began
With contributions from family and friends, including his mother Andrea and wife Alena.
Don't Forget to Remember, 10.35pm, RTÉ One
Artist Asbestos explores the fragility of memory through his own lived experience of his mother's advancing Alzheimer's while also celebrating his family's life as lived together.
Through an open and honest conversation about the delicate nature of memory, the artist establishes that a loved one can never truly be lost while they are remembered.
New to Stream
Ballard, Prime Video
New drama bringing Michael Connelly's bestselling novels to life, following Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) as she leads the LAPD's new and underfunded cold case division.
She’s tackling the vast city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. In other words, she can kick ass.
As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer's string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD.
With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.
Shifting Gears, Disney+
This US sitcom stars Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Seann William Scott, Daryl 'Chill’ Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis.
It premiered on ABC in the US in January and within weeks was renewed for a second season. Promising!
Here’s the outline: Still mourning the death of his wife, a gruff widower (Allen) who runs an auto restoration shop reluctantly takes in his estranged daughter (Dennings) and his two grandchildren.
Ziam, Netflix
If a zombie flick from Thailand is on your bucket list, here's just the thing . . .
In a desolate world where survival is relentless, Singh, a former professional boxer, plans to forsake his perilous career and return to his hometown to spend his twilight years with his girlfriend, Rin, who is a doctor.
But his simple dream is shattered when the hospital where Rin works is overrun by a horde of bloodthirsty zombies.
With his fighter's instinct, Singh risks his life to protect his girlfriend and Buddy, a young boy he encounters amidst the chaos.
Don’t Miss
Debbie Horsfield Remembers - Poldark, 10.00pm, BBC Four
In 2015, Aidan Turner's charismatic portrayal of Ross Poldark (below) set viewers' hearts racing, thanks in no small part to the work of screenwriter and executive producer Debbie Horsfield, whose update of the BBC's classic 1970s series became a much-praised ratings success.
Here Debbie shares the story of how the series came about, outlining the challenges involved in bringing Winton Graham's much-loved Cornish saga up to date for a modern audience.
Followed at 10.20pm by the first episode. In late 18th-century Cornwall, Ross Poldark joins the army to avoid charges of smuggling, leaving behind his loved one Elizabeth.
When he returns three years later, having fought in the American War of Independence, he finds his father dead, his estate in ruins and his sweetheart engaged to another man.
Westwood: Punk - Icon – Activist, 11.00pm, BBC Four
This film reflects on the extraordinary career of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood (above), looking closely at her artistry, her activism and her cultural significance.
Featuring contributions from Westwood herself, as well as Pamela Anderson, Christina Hendricks and Kate Moss.
Sport
Champions League Live, 7.15pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
It’s a mix of European adventure and all-Ireland final as Shelbourne (below) play host to Linfield (KO 7.45pm) in the Champions League qualifiers.
Peter Collins presents coverage of the first qualifying round first-leg match at Tolka Park, as the respective Airtiricity League and Sports Direct Premiership champions battle it out.
The teams have not met since 2006, when Linfield won 2-0 at home and the sides drew 0-0 here in the group stage of the Setanta Sports Cup
A closely fought tie is anticipated this time around as the sides battle it out for the chance to move a step closer to reaching the lucrative league stage.
