True crime series looks at digger ATM thefts
TV WEEK (Wednesday 2nd to Tuesday 8th)
TOP SPECIALS
The Hunt for Lady Olive and the German Submarine (BBC 4, Wednesday 2nd, 9pm)
A great maritime mystery lies deep beneath the waters of the Channel Islands. On the morning of February 19, 1917, German submarine UC18 opened fire on the Royal Navy ship the Lady Olive. Both vessels were said to have sunk. For decades, divers and historians have searched to discover their fate, but no one has come close to finding the wrecks.
The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In (RTÉ 2, Thursday 3rd, 9.35pm)
The new six-part series will celebrate all things Irish with a lively and unpredictable mix of celebrity guests, live music, silly games, and stand-up comedy. Each week, the Tipp duo will be at the helm during an hour of pure chaos – the party-in-a-pub everyone will want to be at.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon The Book of Carol (Sky Max, Friday 4th, 9pm)
Picks up where season one left off, following Daryl and Carol as they confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest.
At Your Service (RTÉ 1, Sunday 6th, 9.30pm)
Legendary hoteliers Francis and John Brennan travel the country bringing their expertise and knowledge to help a family who have boldly moved to running a 26-bedroom hotel in Tralee; a high-flying corporate accountant who left her jet-setting world to renovate a four-bedroom farmhouse B&B in Mitchelstown; and an Irish farmer and his Latvian partner who are creating a beach resort in land-locked Laois.
M&S: Dress The Nation (ITV1, Tuesday 8th, 8pm)
Ten of Britain’s best amateur clothes designers compete to win a dream job as a fashion designer at high street giant M&S. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay, over six weeks, designers will face individual and group challenges to create extraordinary and cutting-edge looks to impress a legendary line-up of guest experts.
WATCH OF THE WEEK
The Case I Can’t Forget (RTÉ 1, Wednesday 2nd, 9.35pm)
True crime series returns for another season, revealing behind the scenes stories of some of Ireland’s biggest criminal investigations. In 2018 and 2019, the country watched incredulously as a criminal gang used stolen diggers to rip cash-filled ATMs from towns across Monaghan, Cavan, and Meath. Never before seen CCTV footage reveals the gripping details of how the criminal ring was smashed.
BEST FILMS
The Other Man (RTÉ 2, Friday 4th, 10pm)
Computer executive Liam Neeson stumbles on evidence that wife Laura Linney has been having an affair with the dashing Antonio Banderas. To win her back, the husband concocts a complicated charade that has a twist in its tail.
The Colour Purple (Sky Cinema Premiere, from Friday)
A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, The Colour Purple is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
White Squall (RTÉ 1, Friday 4th, 11.15pm)
A group of school students board an old-fashioned sailing ship. Capt Jeff Bridges is at the helm to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But then they get instruction in survival when a wicked white squall storm confronts the ship.
CLASSIC MOVIE
Absolute Power (RTÉ 2, Saturday 5th, 9.50pm)
While robbing the home of an ageing billionaire, Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood) is interrupted by an amorous couple – the billionaire’s young wife and the US president (Gene Hackman). When their sex turns violent, Christy is killed – and Whitney is framed for the murder by the White House.
KIDS STUFF
Fake or Fortune (BBC 1, Thursday 3rd, 8pm)
This week art detectives Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould set out to discover if a beautiful painting of women working in a field could be a valuable lost work by Helen McNicoll, a celebrated Impressionist artist from Canada.
Bellie and Whizz Minding Me (RTÉ jnr, Monday 7th, 7.50am)
With the help of the forest kids who visit every day, Bellie and Whizz learn to identify and manage their emotions through mindful breathing, creativity and play. Young viewers will learn that it’s good to share your feelings with others.
ON DEMAND
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Netflix)
Animated series where Lara Croft embarks on perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection.
Citadel Diana (Amazon Prime)
Italy’s Matilda De Angelis stars as Diana Cavalieri, an undercover Citadel agent fighting against an enemy syndicate set in a near-future Milan. The six-episode show is the second instalment of a series set in different countries where plot and characters are connected.
Disclaimer (Apple TV)
Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others – but when she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realise she is the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets.
The Platform 2 (Netflix)
In the second instalment of this dystopian sci-fi horror a mysterious leader imposes rule on the Platform, and a new resident becomes embroiled in the battle to fight the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate becomes a death sentence, how far would you be willing to go to save your life?
SPORTS CENTRE
Sports Direct FAI Cup (RTÉ 2, Friday 4th, 7.45pm)
Live coverage of Bohemians v Derry City from Dalymount Park. It’s the semis, where anything can happen. Expect fast-paced football, and probably an unexpected result, as is often the case at the penultimate stage.
United Rugby Championship (RTÉ 2, Saturday 5th, 5.15pm and 7.35pm)
Benetton v Leinster and Munster v Ospreys – a feast of rugby after months without the grind and flair of this spectacular competition.