EVERY WEEKDAY lunchtime, DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Monkey Planet (BBC One, 9pm)
In the third and final episode of the charming documentary series, presenter George McGavin explores monkeys’ extremely clever minds and meets some long-tailed macaques in Thailand that floss their teeth with hair. Yes, really. #MonkeyPlanet
Irish Lives: My Transgender Journey (TV3, 9pm)
This documentary follows Sam, Louise and Kay, three transgender people campaigning for recognition in Ireland. The three speak candidly about their journey towards self-acceptance in a country that doesn’t accept them.
Second Captains Live (RTÉ Two, 10.20pm)
The final episode in the sporting series sees Leinster rugby player Sean O’Brien, jockey Ruby Walsh and legendary Olympic athlete Sonia O’Sullivan join the lads on the couch. Expect craic and debate by the bucketload. #SecondCaptainsLive
Trending: Lisa Cannon: Presenter to Powerlifter
TV3 presenter Lisa Cannon’s eight week journey to the Powerlifting Championships was one of the most talked-about shows on Irish telly last night – if you missed it, you can catch it on 3player now. Lisa herself is delighted with the response to the documentary:
Lisa Cannon / Twitter
Lisa Cannon / Twitter / Twitter
Or switch over for…
- MasterChef Ireland (RTÉ One, 8.30pm) The second of this week’s quarter finals.
- Contagion (RTÉ One, 9.35pm) Gwyneth Paltrow catches a mystery virus in this thriller.
- The Hunt for the Boston Bombers (Channel 4, 10pm) Documentary on the man-hunt following last year’s Boston bombings.
- There’s Something About Mary (3e, 10pm) Zany comedy starring Cameron Diaz as the dream girl-next-door.
- Glór Tire (TG4, 10.30pm) The grand final of the country music competition.
