The return of Hidden Assets, Gillian Anderson stars in a new Belfast-set drama, and The Divine Comedy play Later . . . with Jools Holland - here’s your top telly for today
Pick of the day
Hidden Assets, RTÉ One, 9.30pm
When reporter Olatz Alzola and her family are murdered in Bilbao, DS Claire Wallace is drawn into a case that links their killings to a CAB raid in Ireland. She is drawn into the case and follows the money to the Basque Country. There, she teams up with Detective Jon Beitia after another body is found. As they uncover ties to migrant-smuggling, a charity, and an Irish ex-con, the two investigators race to expose the truth before more lives are lost.
New series
Trespasses, Channel 4, 9.00pm
Lola Petticrew, Gillian Anderson, and Tom Cullen star in this new drama about a Catholic teacher and a Protestant solicitor, defending IRA members, who engage in a forbidden relationship amidst the tensions of 1970s Northern Ireland. Based on Louise Kennedy's award-winning novel, this is already scoring five star reviews and is a must watch.
Ireland's Fittest Family, RTÉ One, 6.30pm
This week it’s the turn of rugby stars Donncha O’Callaghan and Andrew Trimble – each with two families each, who go head-to-head in a bid to make it through to the next round. Taking place in the rugged Gormanston Army camp, the Heats will unfold over three weeks. Each week one of our OG coaches will go head-to head with a new coach. This week it’s the turn of rugby stars Donncha O’Callaghan and Andrew Trimble – each with two families each.
Riot Women, BBC One, 9.00pm
Kitty spends the night in police custody with a broken hand, and Holly gets an exciting offer - but there may not be enough good will left among the band to take it up.
Later... with Jools Holland, BBC Two, 10.45pm
Boyish wonder Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy will perform songs from his new album, Rainy Sunday Afternoon. Tonight's line-up also includes Louisiana bluesman Robert Finley, vocalist Sienna Spiro, DJ Haai and R&B artist Odeal, plus chats with Rick Astley and Beth Ditto.
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