The Cure at the BBC BBC2, 8.10pm The Goth rockers recently released a new album, Songs of a Lost World, and to celebrate, the BBC has scheduled an evening dedicated to frontman Robert Smith, left, and his colleagues. It begins with this programme, which features clips from the archive of the band performing their greatest hits.
Dhruv on Later… with Jools Holland
Later… with Jools Holland BBC2, 10.25pm Pink Floyd fans will be delighted to see singer-songwriter and guitarist David Gilmour perform songs from his album Luck & Strange, alongside his daughter Romany. Also featured are Amyl & the Sniffers, The The, Dhruv and Moonchild Sanelly.
Jimi Hendrix TG4, 11.50pm Feature-length documentary examining the life and career of arguably the greatest rock guitarist of all time, who passed away in London in 1970 at the age of 27. Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger are among the luminaries offering their opinions.
Zulu
Zulu RTÉ One, 3.10pm Enthralling historical drama based on the true story of 1879’s Battle of Rorke’s Drift, in which a small unit of soldiers defended themselves against 4,000 Zulu warriors. Stanley Baker and Michael Caine, above, head the cast.
Unforgiven
Unforgiven RTÉ One, 12.40am Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning Western. Two retired gunslingers strap on their guns once more in an attempt to bag the bounty on cowboys who mutilated a prostitute. Richard Harris and Morgan Freeman co-star.
The Diplomat
The Diplomat Netflix, streaming now US Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is having to juggle more than the usual stress associated with the role. A deadly explosion in London, her tenuous relationship with her now injured ex-husband-to-be Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), her burgeoning dalliance and disparate dynamic with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), and the Russians trying to scupper democracy by corrupting the Tories… On top of that, she has the impending visit by Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney), the realisation that the attacks are coming from within the British Government, and the added burden of having to negotiate tired lines like “The call is coming from inside the house”, “You think you’re playing chess, but you’re actually playing checkers”, and even “She’s running with scissors right into my staff.” For more political-themed dramarama, Prime Video has just launched Paris Has Fallen. Expect yet more explosions.
Martha
Martha Netflix, streaming now Before her stint in federal prison for tax fraud in 2005 and all the Snoop Dogg collaborations, this R.J. Cutler documentary highlights Stewart’s rise to fame — from teen model to her reign as the OG influencer and America’s first self-made female billionaire.
Don’t Come Home
Don’t Come Home Netflix, streaming now Based in Thailand, a mother confronts the sinister secrets from her past when her young daughter, Min, vanishes after they move back into her family’s eerie old mansion… Much like the other flurry of “Some places aren’t worth returning to” films recently released (see Outside, among others).
And Mrs Netflix, streaming now Netflix is dropping a load of Irish-themed viewing (they’re even dusting off Waking Ned after 26 years), namely this Aisling Bea medium. She stars as Gemma, who devises a way to marry her recently deceased fiancé. If you’re more partial to a binge-able series complete with controlling religious fundamentalists, Charlene McKenna’s Clean Sweep also gets an outing.
Children of the Church Steps
Children of The Church Steps Netflix, streaming now Set in 1993, this moving four-part mini-series follows a group of young friends surviving life on the streets in Rio (specifically the steps of Candelária Church) over 36 hours. They find hope and resilience in each other, and dream of fulfilling lives — until the inevitable tragedy and racism strike. That tragedy is known as “the Candelária child massacre.”
It’s All Over
It’s All Over Netflix, streaming now Remember when Spain won the World Cup back in 2023? Then the joy of their win was entirely sucked up by a controversy involving an entitled kiss, a player, and her manager on the world stage. Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas, Irene Paredes, and Aitana Bonmatí, meet to speak exclusively about how that kiss sparked a national debate and high-level dismissals.
Endurance
Endurance Disney+, streaming now From National Geographic Documentary Films, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find Sir Ernest Shackleton’s sunken ship, Endurance, over a century he kept his crew alive until their rescue after more than 12 months marooned on the Antarctic ice.
