Hector Caribbean
Hector Caribbean TG4, 9.30pm Hector Ó hEochagáin explores the sights and sounds of Jamaica, beginning with Kingston’s carnival. He also meets Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and visits a pioneering marijuana farm.
Fíorscéal TG4, 10.30pm Various aspects of America’s infrastructure, from collapsing highways to New York’s flooding subway, are in disrepair. This programme investigates whether the money earmarked by President Biden to repair it all is enough.
I’m Yours RTÉ2, 10.30pm Drama about Zo, a high-flying solicitor based in Dublin who is about to enter into a marriage arranged by her Pakistani parents. However, in a break with tradition, she sets out to meet her fiancé before the wedding.
Ali & Ava BBC Two, 11.05pm A music-loving grandmother and a lonely taxi driver stuck in an unhappy marriage embark on a secret relationship after forming a close bond. Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook star in this touching and acclaimed romantic drama.
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 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.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Meet Me Next Christmas Netflix, streaming now Hold onto your baubles, it’s that time of year when Netflix turns into The Hallmark Channel. The noughties singer/actress starring in this year’s offering is Christina Milian.
The Old Man
The Old Man Disney+, streaming now Season 2 of this agreeable Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow vehicle returns. Their mission this time? To rescue Emily.
