DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Robot Wars (BBC2, 8pm)
Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon return for the second episode of the rebooted series, which charmed old fans and new on its debut last week. Tonight, a robot designed by a nine-year-old girl enters the arena, armed with a bright pink axe. #robotwars
Olympics – Rio 2016 (RTÉ2, 1.30pm – 4am)
It’s another action-packed day at the Olympics – coverage today takes in the heats for women’s artistic gymnastics, singles tennis, more beach volleyball, and rugby sevens. #Rio2016
Francis Brennan’s Grand Indian Tour (RTÉ One, 8.30pm)
Ah. Francis Brennan programmes are the warm hug we all need on a Sunday, and his Grand Indian Tour is no different. In this episode, Francis and his touring buddies visit the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur, and practice their haggling skills at a bazaar. #GrandIndianTour
Everyone’s talking about: Poldark
Poldark season two will premiere on September 4 BBC One – a very short teaser trailer has been released showing Aidan Turner kicking arse and taking names:
We are ready.
Or flick over for…
- Flying To The Ends Of The Earth (Channel 4, 8pm) Host Arthur Williams flies to the islands of the South Pacific.
- 47 Ronin (Channel 4, 9pm) Keanu Reeves leads the cast of this fantasy action film.
- The Sunday Game (RTÉ One, 9.30pm) A look back at the All Ireland quarter finals, as well as the highlights from the Kilkenny v Waterford match.
- The Five Year Engagement (TV3, 10pm) Unforeseen events postpone Jason Segel and Emily Blunt’s wedding, and second thoughts begin to surface.
- Ghost (Channel 4, 11.20pm) Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore star in the 80s classic. Ohhhh myyyyy looove, my daaaarling…
