Camán na mBan explore 120 year old sport of camogie
TV WEEK (Wednesday 15th to Tuesday 21st)
TOP SPECIALS
The Real Manhunter (Sky Crime, Wednesday 15th, 9pm)
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, and led many of the UK’s highest profile murder investigations of his generation, including the arrest and conviction of serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.
Warnie (RTÉ 2, Friday 17th, 9.40pm & 11pm)
For a guy who grew up thinking only of Aussie Rules football, it was almost a mistake that Shane Warne became the greatest cricketer of a generation, and one of the greats of all time. Mastering the difficult art of spin bowling after being kicked out of football for not being a good enough player proved a pivotal choice for 19-year-old Shane. Declared unfit and fat, he transformed himself into a sporting legend.
Willie Nelson: The Life and Times of an American Outlaw (TG4, Friday 17th, 10.55pm)
Living legend Willie Nelson has his greatest hits performed in the company of Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Buffett, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones and Sheryl Crow. He may not be around too much longer, but his music will survive forever.
WATCH OF THE WEEK
No Worries If Not (RTÉ 2, Thursday 16th, 10.30pm)
Following a first season with sketches that garnered millions of views online, the crew return with a fresh batch of hilarious, fast-paced sketches that are bigger and bolder than before. Expect a comedy selection box packed with TV spoofs like Winning Shriek, Granny’s Den, Last Dates, Bros of Tralee, while Marian Keyes answers the question ‘Who (The F***) Do You Think You Are?’.
BEST FILMS
Twilight of Warriors: Walled In (Sky Cinema Premiere, from Wednesday)
In Hong Kong’s underworld, the notorious Kowloon Walled City serves as a fortified, lawless safe haven for gangs and refugees alike. But when a skilled underground fighter runs afoul of the most feared Triad boss, a bounty is placed on his head, bringing decades of tension to a brutal boiling point.
Oblivion (Film4, Wednesday 16th, 9pm)
Set in the year 2077, Tom Cruise is a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. With two weeks left before he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony, his concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft.
Sexy Beast (Film4, Friday 17th, 10.50pm)
Ex-villain Ray Winstone is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa with a wife he adores – until the arrival of his nemesis Ben Kingsley, intent on persuading him back to return to London for one last big job. A battle of wits ensues, and a foul-mouthed Kingsley is a long way from his saintly Ghandi persona.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Sky Cinema Premiere, from Friday)
The world’s favourite Bad Boys – Will Smith and Martin Lawrence – are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on a mission to clear their late captain’s name.
CLASSIC MOVIE
Creed (RTÉ 2, Wednesday 15th, 9pm)
Ambitious fighter Adonis Johnson never knew his famous boxing father, Apollo Creed, so he seeks out the retired Rocky Balboa to be his trainer as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. Time will tell whether he has the true heart of a fighter like his father. Sylvester Stallone in top form.
KIDS STUFF
Junior Bake Off (CH4, Friday 17th, 5pm)
As Pastry Day arrives, the latest batch of enthusiastic young hopefuls knead their dough to determine who’ll come out on top and who’ll burn their biccies. Skill and mistakes live side-by-side as the temp heats up in the kitchen.
The Great Pretenders (RTÉ Player)
This documentary explores the vibrant and increasingly popular tribute band scene in Ireland from the perspective of the musicians and the fans. Behind the mask of every pitch perfect performance, witness individual stories of dedication, expert musicianship and life challenges that bring audiences of all ages together while paying homage to their musical heroes.
ON DEMAND
Reboot (Disney+)
When a young writer sells the pitch for the reboot of an early 2000s sitcom, the actors from that show come back together – now older but not so wiser, and carrying their unresolved personal issues. One hasn’t worked in years, another is a recovering alcoholic with a lengthy arrest history, one is a C-lister who still lives with his mother, and one is a bankrupt divorcée.
Classified (Paramount+)
Operating alone in the field for more than 20 years, a CIA hitman uses the Help Wanted section of the newspapers to get his orders from the agency. But when his MI6 analyst daughter discovers his CIA boss has been dead for years, together they set out to discover just whose orders he’s been executing.
Back In Action (Netflix)
Years after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily and Matt find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. Cameron Diaz is back on screen after a 10-year break, along with co-star Jamie Foxx in this action comedy with a few sharp edges.
Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (Netflix)
Wealthy tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits. He has spent more than $4 million developing a life-extension system called Blueprint, outsourcing his body to a team of doctors with the main aim of reducing his biological age.
SPORTS CENTRE
Camán na mBan (TG4, Friday 17th, 8pm)
Documentary exploring the 120-year-old sport of Camogie as it faces a major change dealing with the integration into the GAA umbrella by 2027. With contributions from All-Star Camogie players and past association presidents, it was filmed across the 2023 All-Ireland Club Championship season, and narrated by All-Star Aoife Ní Chaiside, who has won the All-Ireland Club Championship three times with Slaughtneil. It offers an unflinching look at this skilful women’s sport, as it prepares for the most fundamental change in its existence – and what that will mean for its members.