Our medal prospects strive to qualify for Olympic and Paralympic Games
TV WEEK (Wednesday 26th to Tuesday 2nd)
WATCH OF THE WEEK
Path To Paris (RTÉ 1, Thursday 27th, 10.15pm)
Following Ireland’s top medal prospects as they strive to qualify for the greatest show on earth, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this honest documentary series chronicles their dedication and sacrifice as they aim to make their mark in history. An unfiltered look at what it takes to compete on the world stage and how these athletes balance their everyday lives while travelling the globe in pursuit of success.
The Heiress and The Heist (RTÉ 1, Wednesday 26th, 10.35pm)
Rose Dugdale went from being an English debutante curtsying in front of the Queen to an avid supporter of the IRA and an art thief at the centre of the 1974 Russborough House heist in which £8 million worth of paintings were stolen. A story that well fits the phrase, ‘you couldn’t make it up’.
Douglas Is Cancelled (ITV, Thursday 27th, 9pm)
A four-part comedy drama about cancel culture, set in the world of television news, starring Hugh Bonneville, Karen Gillan, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale. National treasure news presenter Douglas Bellowes tells a sexist joke at a wedding – will his career survive? And is anyone, at home or at the office, really on his side?
Glastonbury Live 2024 (BBC 2, Thursday 27th 10pm)
It’s that time of year when musicians and music fans descend upon the peaceful green fields of Worthy Farm, making it one of the biggest music events on the planet – with performances from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Shania Twain and SZA.
Gabon: Earth’s Last Chance (Sky Documentaries, Sunday 30th, 9pm)
Gabon – home to the second largest rainforest in the world and almost 90% forested – is one of only eight countries remaining that absorbs more carbon than it emits, coining the nickname, ‘Earth’s Lung’. This ‘enviro-thriller’ documentary feature charts the global fight against rainforest destruction and climate change.
Jackie and Coco (RTÉ 2, Tuesday 2nd, 9.35pm)
Documentary following the extraordinary journey of Irish mother Jackie Fox to find meaning following the tragic suicide of her beloved daughter, Nicole, due to online bullying, and her determination to make Coco’s Law an EU-wide Directive.
BEST FILMS
The Kid Stays In The Picture (Sky Documentaries, Wednesday 28th, 2pm)
Traces the meteoric rise, fall, and rise again of legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans. Taking us on an intimate journey into the mind of this Hollywood legend, the film shares cracking anecdotes about Evans’s unusual friendships and his tumultuous love life.
I Saw The Light (BBC 2, Thursday 27th, 11.05pm)
Singer and songwriter Hank Williams, played by Tom Hiddleston, rose to fame in the 1940s, from poor Alabama country music crooner to the prestige of Grand Ole Opry. All was magical until alcohol abuse and infidelity took a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams, played by Elizabeth Olsen.
Death Wish (Virgin Media 1, Friday 28th, 9pm)
Bruce Willis recreates the Charles Bronson classic as Dr Paul Kersey, a surgeon who often sees the consequences of the city’s violence in the emergency room. When home intruders brutally attack his wife and young daughter, Kersey becomes obsessed with delivering vigilante justice to the perpetrators.
Marry Me (RTÉ 1, Friday 28th, 9.35pm)
Jennifer Lopez is half of the sexiest celebrity power couple on Earth who are about to be wed online before an audience of millions – only for her to discover he’s been unfaithful. So she picks a stranger, Owen Wilson, to marry for revenge.
CLASSIC MOVIE
A Hidden Life (RTÉ 2, Friday 28th, 9.55pm)
Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II. Director Terence Mallick’s beautifully composed and ambitious film is based on a true story about courage in the face of overpowering fascism.
KIDS STUFF
Little Simz: My Glastonbury (BBC 2, Wednesday 26th, 10pm)
British rapper, musician and songwriter Little Simz talks us through her Glastonbury journey as she gets ready for a career-defining moment – taking to the Pyramid Stage for the first time.
Zoo (RTÉ 1, Saturday 29th, 6.35pm)
Young Tom Hall and his misfit friends fight to save ‘Buster’ the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1941. Toby Jones and Penelope Wilton star in this charming film for kids and the young at heart.
ON DEMAND
Trigger Warning (Netflix)
Special Forces commando Jessica Alba is called back to her hometown when her father suddenly dies, and she soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant there. Drawing on her commando training, she proves herself a force to be reckoned with as she hunts down the killers.
Federer: Twelve Final Days (Amazon Prime)
Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia follows the final 12 days of Roger Federer’s illustrious career. Capturing the player at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades, it features interviews with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Gangs Of Galicia (Netflix)
A new lawyer called Ana arrives to settle in the small town of Cambados, but her presence does not go unnoticed by Daniel, the son of a major drug dealer. The Spanish region of Galicia is often cited as being the main European entry point for Colombian cocaine.
SPORTS CENTRE
Andy Murray: Will To Win (BBC 1, Friday 28th, 9pm)
Documentary looking back at Andy Murray’s life and career, and his incredible journey from Dunblane to becoming a sporting legend. Recalling the highs and lows that forged his ferocious ‘will to win’ and which finally ended a 77-year wait for a British Men’s Wimbledon champion in 2013.